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Benson 'Ben' P. Masterman
Jun 30, 2013
HOLDEN – Benson “Ben” P. Masterman, 76, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, June 30, 2013 while on vacation with his family. He was born in Worcester, the son of Philip N. and Sonia (Werblin) Masterman and had lived in Worcester and Leicester before moving to Holden in 1977. He leaves his loving wife of 48 years, Linda A. (Milliken) Masterman;...
Kenneth 'Weazel' E. Chestna
Jun 29, 2013
PRINCETON – Kenneth “Weazel” E. Chestna, 49, of Main St., passed away unexpectedly, Saturday, June 29th, while vacationing with his family in New Hampshire. He is survived by his mother, Sharon L. (White) Sullivan of Princeton, his 3 children, Joseph C. Gedman III of Princeton, Krystal L. Chestna and her partner Shaun Kinsman of Princeton, Keith E. Chestna of Worcester;...
Richard 'Bucko' W. Barakian
Jun 29, 2013
RUTLAND – Richard “Bucko” W. Barakian, 77, of Weaver Farm Road, died peacefully in the presence of his loving family on Saturday, June 29, 2013, at UMass Memorial Healthcare, Worcester after a brief illness. Born in Worcester and raised in West Boylston, Dick was the son of Haig and Aimee (Wood) Barakian and lived 45 years in Rutland. He leaves...
Janet 'Nana' R. (Thompson) Laporte
Jun 29, 2013
RUTLAND – Janet “Nana” R. (Thompson) LaPorte, 78, passed away peacefully at home, under the loving care of her family, on Saturday, June 29, 2013. Born in Saxonville, Janet was the daughter Leslie and Ruby (Brown) Thompson and lived in Hubbardston 20 years before moving to Rutland in 1989. Janet trained to be a licensed practical nurse at Leominster Hospital...
Marion E. (Bowman) Gould
Jun 28, 2013
Biography BARRE – Marion E. (Bowman) Gould, 101, passed away at the home of her daughter on Friday, June 28, 2013 after an illness. Her husband of 63 years, John M. Gould passed away in 2002. She leaves two sons, J. Laurence Gould and his wife Carolyn of Wilmington and Thomas E.O. Gould and his wife Nancy of Slidell, LA;...
Diana L. (Crawford) Savoie
Jun 27, 2013
OAKHAM – Diana L. (Crawford) Savoie, 59, of Crawford Road in Oakham, passed away peacefully under the loving care of her family on Thursday, June 27, 2013 at Saint Vincent Hospital, after a courageous battle and complications from Rheumatoid Arthritis. She was born on January 4, 1954 in Holden, the daughter of H. Roscoe and Cecile A. (Courteau) Crawford, lived...
Richmond 'Rich' Lewis Greene
Jun 24, 2013
WEST BOYLSTON/PAXTON - Richmond “Rich” Lewis Greene, 92, of West Boylston, formerly of Paxton and Torrington, CT, passed away peacefully Monday, June 24, 2013. He was born in Forestville, CT on February 28, 1921 to Sylvia (Handy) and Lester Harlem Greene. He graduated from the University of Connecticut and attended Cornell University at Officer’s Candidate School with the onset of...
Kenneth Frederick Happe
Jun 24, 2013
HOLDEN - Kenneth Frederick Happe, 78, of Winthrop Lane, died peacefully on Monday evening, June 24, 2013. He was born in New York City, July 6, 1934, the son of Rose (Walker) and Howard C. Happe, Sr. He is survived by his brother Gregory R. Happe and his wife Julie of Houston, TX; nieces, Beverly Happe Forman and her husband...
Antonio E. Oliveira
Jun 23, 2013
LANCASTER – Antonio E. Oliveira, 83, passed away on Sunday, June 23, 2013 at Sterling Village after an illness. He leaves his wife of 59 years, Jael G. Deoliveira; five children, Jeremias Deoliveira, Alzenir DaSilva, Aulenir Elis, all of Lancaster, Elenice Deoliveira and Rita Deoliveira both of Brazil; 16 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. Antonio was born in Bahia, Brazil, the...
William G. Mackenzie
Jun 20, 2013
HOLDEN - William G. MacKenzie, Sr., 97, died on Thursday, June 20, 2013 following a period of declining health. He was born in Worcester, the son of the late William G. and Eliza (Bremner) MacKenzie and had lived in Holden for more than 60 years. William is survived by his wife of 68 years, Veronica E. (Yankus) MacKenzie of Worcester;...
Clara 'Nana' O. (Horstman) Burnham
Jun 20, 2013
HOLDEN, MA / PALM HARBOR, FL – Clara “Nana” Odelia (Horstman) Burnham, 91, formerly of Holden, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 20, 2013 in Palm Harbor. She was born and raised in Holden, daughter of Frederick and Clara Odelia Horstman, and lived in Holden most of her life until retiring to Palm Harbor 10 years ago. Clara leaves her...
Alice Price Merriam
Jun 19, 2013
STERLING/SALISBURY, VT - Alice Price Merriam, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 19, 2013, at Shard Villa in Salisbury, Vermont, after a short illness. She was born on April 30, 1920 in Brewer, Maine to Dougal and Alice (Cates) Price. Alice’s husband of 67 years, George H. Merriam, passed away in 2010. She is survived by her two children, Louise...
Frances T. (Dalton) Vaughn
Jun 18, 2013
WORCESTER – Frances T. (Dalton) Vaughn, 79, passed away on Tuesday, June 18, 2013 at St. Vincent Hospital after a brief illness. She leaves three sisters, Joni Morgan, Linda Miller, Vicki Cureton and a brother, Pete Mosteller, all of South Carolina; two cousins, Pamela Morse of Merrimack, NH and Ralph Morse, Jr. of Dumfries, VA. She was predeceased by a...
Bernice M. (Hood) Anderson
Jun 17, 2013
Biography RUTLAND – Bernice M. Anderson, 74, of Pleasantdale Road, died peacefully with her loving family by her side, on Monday, June 17, 2013, at her home. She was born in Spencer, the daughter of Thomas and Rene (Sweet) Hood and lived 53 years in Rutland. Bernice graduated from Commerce High School in Worcester and attended Worcester State College. Professionally...
Joseph T. Bruneau
Jun 16, 2013
HOLDEN – Joseph T. Bruneau, 70, of High Ridge Rd., died peacefully on Sunday, June 16, 2013 at UMass Memorial Healthcare, University Campus. Born and raised in Worcester, Mr. Bruneau was the son of George T. and Emily (Mysliewiec) Bruneau, and lived over 40 years in Holden. He leaves his former wife, Lillian (Kasavich) Bruneau ; three daughters, Susan Bruneau,...
Katrina Riedle
Jun 16, 2013
SPENCER – Katrina “Katy” I. (Crutcher) Riedle, 53, died Sunday, June 16, 2013 from injuries sustained in an auto accident in Leicester. She leaves her husband of 35 years, Frank D. Riedle; two daughters, Kathryn A. Mateucci and her husband Clodoaldo of East Brookfield and Theresa M. Oliveri and her husband Paul of Littleton; her mother Margaret G. (Wiles) Wilkins...
Robert E. Forsman
Jun 16, 2013
KANSAS CITY, KS/RUTLAND - Robert E. Forsman, 54, formerly of Rutland, died on June 16, 2013 in Kansas with his family by his side after a courageous battle with cancer. He is survivied by his lifelong soulmate, Denise Wagner and her mother, Joyce Herbst of Oregon; his parents, Carl T. Forsman Sr. of Barre and Lorraine McCarthy and husband Robert...
Teresa M. Stefanski
Jun 15, 2013
Teresa M. (Hamel) Stefanski January 10, 1922 ~ June 15, 2013 STERLING – Teresa M. (Hamel) Stefanski, 91, died peacefully on June 15, 2013 at Knollwood Nursing Center, Worcester, with her loving family by her side. She was born and raised in Adams, the daughter of Joseph and Irene (LaFortune) Hamel and had lived in Sterling since 1969. Teresa graduated...
Erva G. (Duston) Berg
Jun 13, 2013
WEST BOYLSTON – Erva G. (Duston) Berg, 76, a resident of the Briarwood Retirement Community, passed away on Thursday, June 13, 2013, at Knollwood Nursing Home after a struggle with cancer and with the love and support of friends and family. Her husband of 31 years, John F. Berg, passed away in 2003. Erva leaves three sisters, Charlene Harris of...
Albina F. (Barre) Cormick
Jun 12, 2013
RUTLAND – Albina F. (Barre) Cormick, 93, died peacefully on June 12, 2013 at the Holden Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. She was born in Yonkers, NY, the daughter of Gaston and Albina (Hofbauer) Barre and lived 16 years in Paris, France and over 60 years in Rutland. While in France, she received a bachelor’s degree from the University of Grenoble...
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