Obituaries

Local Obituaries

Raymond P.  Bancroft

Raymond P. Bancroft

May 10, 2013

WEST BOYLSTON – Raymond P. Bancroft, 83, passed away on Friday, May 10, 2013 at Oakdale Rehab and Skilled Nursing Center after an illness. He leaves his wife of 62 years, Marilyn J. (Gunnard) Bancroft; a son, James R. Bancroft and his wife Linda of Braintree; three daughters, Diane L. Lee and her husband Daniel of Holden, Cynthia A. Goodhile...

Richard H.  Mensing

Richard H. Mensing

May 8, 2013

WEST BOYLSTON - Richard H. Mensing, 66, of Laurel St., died May 8, 2013 in Worcester. He was born in Lynn, the son of Herbert P. and Margaret E. (Moran) Mensing and grew up in Clinton. Richard graduated from St. John's School, Clinton High School and New England School of Accounting. He also earned a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting from...

Margaret A.  Stassi

Margaret A. Stassi

May 4, 2013

HOLDEN – Margaret A. Stassi, 70, formerly of Brooklyn, NY, died unexpectedly on Saturday, May 4, 2013 at St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester. Born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, Margaret was the daughter of Joseph and Margherita (Basone) Stassi and lived Brooklyn until moving to Holden in 2001. Margaret was a Holden Senior Center volunteer where she helped in...

Marjorie A. (Laporte)  Pearson

Marjorie A. (Laporte) Pearson

May 3, 2013

SANDWICH/HOLDEN – Marjorie “Peggy” A. (LaPorte) Pearson, 89, formerly of Holden, died peacefully at home under the loving care of her family on Friday, May 3, 2013. Born and raised in Holden, Peggy was the daughter of Elzear and Nellie (Toombs) LaPorte, and lived here most of her life until retiring to Sandwich in 2006 Peggy graduated from Holden High...

Wendell P.  Butler

Wendell P. Butler

May 3, 2013

HOLDEN – Wendell P. Butler, Jr., 86, of Holden, passed away peacefully at his son’s home in the arms of his loving wife on Friday, May 3, 2013 after an illness. Born in Worcester, Wendell was the son of Wendell P. and Mae W. (Fagerstrom) Butler and lived 57 years in Holden. Wendell graduated from Worcester Boy’s Trade High School....

Jeffrey G.  Turner

Jeffrey G. Turner

May 1, 2013

HOLDEN/STERLING – Jeffrey G. Turner, 46, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, May 1, 2013 at UMass Memorial Healthcare, Lake Ave., Worcester. Jeff leaves his father, Gary G. Turner and his wife, Anita Leporati of Sterling and his mother, Joyce A. (Harpin) and her husband, Gordon Marko of Webster; his brother, Randy P. Turner and his...

Donald R.  D'Auteuil

Donald R. D'Auteuil

May 1, 2013

RUTLAND – Donald R. D’Auteuil, 69, a local businessman, passed away on Wednesday, May 1, 2013 at Rose Monahan Hospice Home in Worcester. He leaves his loving wife of 47 years, Phyllis O. (Hall) D’Auteuil; two daughters, Tabitha M. Merchant and her husband Rick and Dawn M. Jensen and her husband Erik all of Rutland; a brother, Robert D’Auteuil of...

Augustina B. (Narcisi)  Caloiaro

Augustina B. (Narcisi) Caloiaro

May 1, 2013

RUTLAND/KISSIMMEE, FL – Augustina B. (Narcisi) Caloiaro, 89, of Kissimmee, Florida and formerly of Rutland, passed away on Wednesday, May 1, 2013. She was born in Rutland the daughter of Fausto and Giovannina Narcisi and had lived in Rutland for many years before moving to Kissimmee in 1971. Augustina was married on August 7, 1943 to Beiago Caloiaro, who passed...

Vivien E. (Bergeron)  Lindberg

Vivien E. (Bergeron) Lindberg

Apr 30, 2013

Biography PRINCETON – Vivien E. (Bergeron) Lindberg, 101, passed away on Tuesday, April 30, 2013 at Sterling Village. Her husband of 44 years, Henry J. Lindberg passed away in 1981. She leaves a daughter, Ruth A. Schroeder and her husband Bill of Hillsboro, IL; a grandson, Todd A. Lindberg of Florida; two great-grandchildren, Lillian Lindberg and Aiden Grant Lindberg both...

Jane (Lamb)  Morris

Jane (Lamb) Morris

Apr 29, 2013

STERLING – Jane (Lamb) Morris, 87, died peacefully on Monday morning, April 29, 2013 in the home of her loving nephew, Jeff Bailey and his wife, Joyce. Jane was born in Worcester, the daughter of Olive (Brown) and Frederick Lamb, and grew up in Northborough. She moved to Sterling 50 years ago. Jane graduated from Northborough High School as Salutatorian...

Carl R.  Bailey

Carl R. Bailey

Apr 25, 2013

RUTLAND/HOLDEN – Carl R. Bailey, Sr., 82, passed away on Thursday, April 25, 2013 at Holden Rehabilitation and Nursing Center after an illness. His beloved wife of 50 years, Theresa L. (Archambeault) Bailey, passed away in 2004. He leaves two sons, Carl R. Bailey, Jr. of Mecosta, MI and Michael K. Bailey of Port Orange, FL; three daughters, Shauna L....

Ann Marie  Allen

Ann Marie Allen

Apr 23, 2013

WORCESTER – Ann Marie “Annie” (Proulx) Allen, 56, of Washington St., died peacefully at home on Tuesday, April 23, 2013. Born and raised in Worcester, Ann Marie was the daughter of the Albert and Dorothy (Noel) Proulx. She graduated from South High School in Worcester and worked many years as a secretary in banking. She leaves her son, Todd M....

Robert Harold  Keith

Robert Harold Keith

Apr 22, 2013

WEST BOYLSTON – Robert Harold Keith, 87, passed away on Monday, April 22, 2013 at St. Vincent Hospital after an illness. He was born in Holden, the son of Willard F. and Edith M. (Howe) Keith and was a lifelong resident of West Boylston. He leaves his wife of 64 years, Ruth Evelyn (Peterson) Keith; a son, Randall H. Keith...

Michael S.  Bonnevie

Michael S. Bonnevie

Apr 21, 2013

WORCESTER - Michael S. Bonnevie, 55, of Bowdoin St., Worcester, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, April 21, 2013 in Saint Vincent Hospital. Born in Portland, Maine and raised in Worcester, Mike was the son of Richard and Shirley (York) Bonnevie. He leaves his loving wife of 36 years, Susan L. (Morrison) Bonnevie; two sons, Michael S. Bonnevie and his wife,...

Ellen P. (Savageau)  Cournoyer

Ellen P. (Savageau) Cournoyer

Apr 21, 2013

Biography WORCESTER – Ellen P. (Savageau) Cournoyer, 94, formerly of Boardman Street in Worcester, passed away peacefully in the presence of her loving family on Sunday, April 21, 2013 in Saint Vincent Hospital. She was born and raised in Worcester, daughter of Telesphore J. and Etta M. (Plamondon) Savageau), and lived in Worcester all of her life most recently at...

Louisa Rose (Germain)  Prest

Louisa Rose (Germain) Prest

Apr 20, 2013

WORCESTER - Louisa Rose (Germain) Prest, 84, of Sunderland Road, Worcester, died peacefully in her sleep at home on Saturday, April 20, 2013. She would have celebrated her 85 birthday this April 22. She was born and raised in Worcester, the proud daughter of Italian immigrants, Giovanni "John" and Tarquinia "Mary" (Velletri) Germani. She leaves behind her faithful and loving...

Linda Ann Besnia  Turcotte

Linda Ann Besnia Turcotte

Apr 20, 2013

LEOMINSTER - Linda Ann Besnia Turcotte, age 53 of Leominster, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Saturday, April 20, 2013. She was the daughter of Howard Besnia and the late Shirley (Dalgliesh) Besnia. Linda attended Sterling elementary schools and graduated from Wachusett Regional High School and Fitchburg State University, where she earned her Bachelor’s degree in Human Services. She...

Frances J. (Moran)  Cronin

Frances J. (Moran) Cronin

Apr 19, 2013

Biography WEST BOYLSTON - Frances J. (Moran) Cronin, 87, of West Boylston, passed away peacefully under the loving care of her family and staff at the Worcester Rehabilitation Health Care Center, Worcester. She was born and raised in Worcester, daughter of Joseph F. and Mary T. (McGarr) Moran, Jr., and has lived in West Boylston for 51 years. Frances was...

Jeannette V. (Savageau)  Donohue

Jeannette V. (Savageau) Donohue

Apr 19, 2013

Biography SHREWSBURY - Jeannette V. (Savageau) Donohue, 97, of Shrewsbury, died Friday, April 19, 2013. She was the widow of Patrick Francis Donohue and is survived by the loves of her life, her daughter, Patricia A. Bowman and son, Richard F. Donohue and wife Sandra; grandchildren, Christopher Bowman, Lisa Bowman, Jennifer Sosa; and 5 great-grandsons. Relatives and friends are invited...

Nancy L. (Lawrence)  Stanhope

Nancy L. (Lawrence) Stanhope

Apr 18, 2013

PAXTON - Nancy L. (Lawrence) Stanhope, 82, of Pleasant St., died peacefully at home under the loving care of her family on Thursday, April 18, 2013, after an extended illness. Born and raised in Worcester, Nancy was the daughter of J. Richard and Doretha (Gleason) Lawrence and lived 46 years in Paxton. Nancy graduated from South High School in Worcester...