Obituaries

Local Obituaries

Mary A. (Costello) Walker

Mary A. (Costello) Walker

Mar 6, 2024

PRINCETON – Mary A. (Costello) Walker, 88, of Princeton, died peacefully on Wednesday, March 6, 2024, at the Rose Monahan Hospice Home surrounded by her loving family. She walked with God to be with her husband, Lester A. Walker, who went before her on 2009 after 54 years together. She is survived by 5 children, Wayne Walker and his partner,...

Lillian A. Joseph

Lillian A. Joseph

Mar 6, 2024

Lillian Ann (Waitkevich) Joseph, 90, formerly of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 6, 2024, in Nantucket, MA, with her loving family by her side. Lillian, the daughter of George and Anna (Bernatonis) Waitkevich, was born in Millbury MA on March 28, 1933. She lived the majority of her life in Worcester with her loving husband, Sefi. Lillian graduated...

Rachel M. (Robinson) Bradley

Rachel M. (Robinson) Bradley

Mar 5, 2024

HOLDEN – Rachel M. (Robinson) Bradley died on March 5th, 2024 at age 79, after a long and heroic battle with End-stage Renal Disease and Dialysis. She was born in Marlboro to Robert and Germaine (Mailhoit) Robinson. She is survived by her husband of 54 years John (Jere) Bradley, her son Sean P. Bradley and daughter-in-law Leah of North Brookfield,...

Richard J. Walsh

Richard J. Walsh

Mar 3, 2024

WORCESTER - Richard J. Walsh, Capt. USNR- Ret, 81, of Worcester and Sebastian, FL passed away suddenly and peacefully on March 3, 2024. Rick was born in Brighton, MA on March 23, 1942, the son of the late Irvine and Virginia (Bowler) Walsh. "A life well lived" is a phrase that anyone who knew Rick would agree is how he...

James E. Doten

James E. Doten

Mar 3, 2024

HENDERSONVILLE, NC - James E. Doten, 92 of Hendersonville, NC, died March 3, 2024 at Elizabeth House in Flat Rock, NC after a brief illness. Jim was born in South Walden, VT on November 8, 1931, the first-born son of Howard and Edith (Perkins) Doten. He later lived in Canaan, NH through the fifth grade, moving to Jaffrey, NH where...

Nancy E. Lucier

Nancy E. Lucier

Mar 3, 2024

WEST BOYLSTON - Nancy E. Lucier, 71, passed peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family after a long illness. Nancy was a lifelong resident of West Boylston and a dedicated public servant. Nancy held a distinguished career with the Town of West Boylston, which culminated with her serving as Town Administrator. She cared deeply about the town and its...

Pierre J. St. Laurent

Pierre J. St. Laurent

Mar 2, 2024

Pierre J. St. Laurent, 90, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 2, 2024, at Christopher House in Worcester. He was born in Drummondville, Quebec, the beloved son of Raoul and Romea (Chapdelaine) St. Laurent and resided in Framingham, Paxton, and most recently in Webster. Pierre graduated from Drummondville High School and honorably served in the Royal Canadian Navy. Upon relocating...

Charles G. Antul

Charles G. Antul

Feb 29, 2024

PRINCETON - Charles G. Antul, 81, peacefully passed away on Thursday, February 29, 2024, at The Oasis at Dodge Park Nursing Center in Worcester. Born in Worcester, he was the son of the late Paul W. Antul Sr. and Bernice B. (Bojarski) Antul. Charlie was a graduate of North High School before proudly serving as a distinguished veteran in the...

Russell T. Henderson, Sr.

Russell T. Henderson, Sr.

Feb 28, 2024

RUTLAND - Russell T. Henderson, Sr., 86, of Rutland, departed this life on Wednesday, February 28, 2024, at Westborough Healthcare. Mr. Henderson was born in Worcester to the late George W. Henderson and Helen E. (Lawlor) Henderson. A distinguished veteran, Russell served as a United States Navy Corpsman during the Korean War. He pursued academic excellence, attending Saint Stephen's in...

Nancy P. Rezuke

Nancy P. Rezuke

Feb 27, 2024

STERLING – Nancy P. Rezuke, 86, of Sterling, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 27, 2024 at UMass Memorial Hospital in Worcester after a brief illness. Nancy was married in 1959 for 38 years to the late Edmund P. Rezuke who died in 1997. They had a son Peter E. Rezuke who died in 2013. She is survived by her...

Andrew J. Chernov

Andrew J. Chernov

Feb 26, 2024

QUINCY - Andrew Chernov, 55, passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home on Monday, February 26, 2024. Born in Boston and raised in Quincy, Andrew was the cherished son of Charles H Chernov and (Miriam L. (Cooper) Chernov of blessed Memory). After completing high school, Andrew embarked on a career in media technology. He is survived by his...

Richard G. Newton

Richard G. Newton

Feb 26, 2024

Nashua, NH - Richard George Newton, 79, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, February 26, 2024. Richard was born in Worcester, MA, to George and Florence (Boyd) Newton on May 2, 1944. He graduated from North High School and continued his education at Worcester Junior College. Seeking adventure, he moved to Germany and enrolled at the University of Mainz,...

Martin J. Waite

Martin J. Waite

Feb 25, 2024

HOLDEN -- Martin J. Waite, 85, passed away peacefully at home on February 25, 2024, surrounded by his family. Marty has now joined the love of his life Constance A (Cassulis) Waite who predeceased him in 2022. Born in Worcester and raised in Leicester, he was the son of the late John Waite and Josephine (Bocian) Waite. Marty graduated from...

Eugene G. Dauphinais

Eugene G. Dauphinais

Feb 25, 2024

SHREWSBURY, MA / LEBANON, NH - Eugene George Dauphinais, 93, died peacefully at home on Sunday, February 25, 2024, after a lifetime devoted to his Savior, Jesus Christ. He was born in Lebanon, NH, the son of Joseph Dauphinais and Rachel (LaPorte) Dauphinais, and grew up in Lebanon, NH along with his 9 brothers and sisters. Eugene attended Lebanon schools...

Taia Nadine Stankowitz

Taia Nadine Stankowitz

Feb 24, 2024

HOLDEN - Taia Nadine Stankowitz, aged 19, of Holden, MA, passed away on February 24, 2024, in Framingham, Massachusetts. She was born on January 24, 2005, in Anchorage, Alaska. Taia was a loving daughter and sister who cherished her family and friends. She had a boisterous and fun-loving personality, always looking out for those in need. She was kind and...

Veronika (Majoros) Bentekovics

Veronika (Majoros) Bentekovics

Feb 23, 2024

WORCESTER - Veronika (Majoros) Bentekovics, aged 91, peacefully departed from this world on February 23, 2024, surrounded by her beloved family at UMass Memorial Hospital in Worcester. Born in Nagyhalasz, Hungary, Veronika was the cherished daughter of the late Ferenc Majoros and Borbala (Kerkesz) Majoros. In Hungary, she entered a lifelong marriage with her beloved late husband, Ferenc Bentekovics. Fleeing...

James F. Adams

James F. Adams

Feb 20, 2024

HOLDEN - James F. Adams, 78, passed away on Tuesday February 20, 2024, after a brief illness. Born in Worcester and raised in Auburn, Jim was the son of the late Melvin G. and Edith M. (McConnell) Adams. Jim graduated from Auburn High School and received a bachelor's degree in History from Clark University. He married his childhood sweetheart, Joan...

Stephen J. Koenig

Stephen J. Koenig

Feb 20, 2024

HOLDEN - Stephen J. Koenig, 72, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 20, 2024, at Rose Monahan Hospice Residence. Born and raised in Holden, Steve was the son of the late Walter A. and Jean H. (Simmerer) Koenig and lived in Holden his entire life. Steve was a graduate of Wachusett Regional High School, Class of 1969. He worked as...

John E. Belcher, Jr.

John E. Belcher, Jr.

Feb 19, 2024

HOLDEN - John E. Belcher, Jr., 71, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Monday, February 19th, 2024, at UMass Memorial in Worcester after being diagnosed with cancer just a few weeks ago. Born in Newton and raised in Sherborn, John was the son of the late John E. and Joan (Honald) Belcher and resided in Holden...

Dorothy L. Gove

Dorothy L. Gove

Feb 19, 2024

WORCESTER – Dorothy (Horne) Gove, 92, died peacefully on February 19, 2024, at Homestead Hall in Worcester. Born in Worcester, Dorothy was raised in Jefferson, the daughter of Andrew and Dorothy (Lehman) Horne. Dorothy was a member of the First Congregational Church of Rutland and volunteered at the Corner Shop of the First Congregational Church of Holden. She was a...