Obituaries

Local Obituaries

Norma B. (Carlson)  Strang

Norma B. (Carlson) Strang

Feb 13, 2013

STERLING - Norma B. (Carlson) Strang, 82, a long-time resident of Sterling, died peacefully on February 13, 2013, surrounded by her family. Norma was born June 20, 1930 in Worcester. She and her late husband, Donald, settled in Sterling, raised four children and never missed the opportunity to throw a party. She was an avid sports fan of all New...

Harold A.  Dennis

Harold A. Dennis

Feb 12, 2013

OAKHAM – Harold A. Dennis, 76, passed away on Tuesday, February 12, 2013 at Quaboag Rehabilitation & Skilled Care Center in West Brookfield after an illness. He was born in Ware, the son of Kenneth K. and Dorothy (Aldrich) Dennis and was a long-time resident of Hardwick before moving to Oakham 15 years ago. His wife of 31years, Sandra E....

William P.  Mcgann

William P. Mcgann

Feb 12, 2013

PRINCETON/RUTLAND – William P. McGann, 88, passed away on Tuesday, February 12, 2013 at Autumn Village in Worcester after an illness. He leaves two sons, William A. McGann of Templeton and Jack G. McGann of Seattle, WA; three daughters, Thera J. Phelps of Westminster, Kellie-Ann M. McGann of Worcester County and Dale J. Schervinski of New Hampshire; 13 grandchildren; 22...

Arthur X.  Boucher

Arthur X. Boucher

Feb 10, 2013

STERLING/WORCESTER – Arthur X. Boucher, Jr., 94, passed away on Sunday, February 10, 2013 at Clinton Hospital after an illness. His wife of 63 years, Marguerite E. (Moreau) Boucher passed away in 2005. He leaves two sons, Walter J. Boucher and his wife Rose of Worcester and Frank J. Boucher and his wife Susan of Sterling; two grandchildren, Mark Boucher...

Shirley A. (Despres)  Morin

Shirley A. (Despres) Morin

Feb 10, 2013

LEOMINSTER – Shirley A. (Despres) Morin, 75, of Belair Heights, passed away on Sunday, February 10, 2013 in Leominster Hospital after an illness. She leaves her loving husband of 28 years, Robert J. Morin; two sons, Steven Landry of Jacksonville, FL and John Landry of Leominster; four daughters, Caroline Landry of Worcester, Sharon Breault and Lisa Triangle both of Leominster...

Eva (Oliveira)  Silvia

Eva (Oliveira) Silvia

Feb 8, 2013

WORCESTER – Eva (Oliveira) Silvia, 93, a resident of the Colony Retirement Homes, died peacefully at the Ichabod Washburn Hospice Residence, Worcester, on Friday, February 8, 2013. Eva was born in New Bedford, the daughter of Portugese immigrants, Henry and Zalmeida (Borba) Oliveira, and lived in South Dartmouth for many years. Eva lost her loving husband of 48 years, Manuel...

Trud

Trud

Feb 6, 2013

Born: December 11, 1923 Place of Birth: Providence, RI Death: February 6, 2013 Place of Death: Holden, MA Occupation: Trudé was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and homemaker. Hobbies: She loved the beach, cooking, animals and horticulture.

Stanley P.  Smola

Stanley P. Smola

Feb 4, 2013

RUTLAND – Stanley P. Smola, 77, passed away at home on Monday, February 4, 2013 after a long illness. He leaves his loving wife of 50 years, Nancy F. (Fontaine) Smola. He was loved and adored by his three children, Kevin S. Smola and his wife Joanna of Worcester, Stephen A. Smola and his companion Jodi Eckert of Jefferson and...

Robert A.  Enman

Robert A. Enman

Feb 1, 2013

HOLDEN – Robert A. Enman, Jr., 74, passed away on Friday, February 1, 2013 at UMass Memorial Healthcare – Memorial Campus after an illness. He leaves his wife of 45 years, Susan E. (Courtney) Enman; a son, David A. Enman and his wife Alison of Holden; two daughters, Maggie A. Whitney and her husband Donald of Winchendon and Christine M....

John L.  Macdonald

John L. Macdonald

Jan 31, 2013

HOLDEN – John L. MacDonald, 91, of York Towne Terrace, died peacefully on Thursday, January 31, 2013, under the loving care of his family and the staff at Autumn Village Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Worcester. Born in Somerville and raised in West Medford, John was the son of John A. and Mary A. (Soucy) MacDonald and also lived...

Debra A. (Lavigne)  Stuart

Debra A. (Lavigne) Stuart

Jan 30, 2013

BARRE – Debra A. Stuart, 51, of Barre, passed away peacefully with her loving family at her side on Wednesday, January 30, 2013, after a courageous battle with ovarian cancer. Born in Worcester and raised in Sterling, she was the daughter of Geraldine (Meola) and Clifford “Kip” A. LaVigne, Jr. Debbie graduated from Wachusett Regional High School in 1979 and...

Edith W. (Oslebo)  Swenson

Edith W. (Oslebo) Swenson

Jan 29, 2013

WEST BOYLSTON HOLDEN – Edith W. (Oslebo) Swenson, 94, of Maple St., died peacefully on Tuesday, January 29, 2013 at UMass Memorial Healthcare-University Campus, Worcester. Edith was born in Worcester on January 24, 1919, the daughter of Ola and Thora (Engh) Oslebo and lived most of her life in Holden before moving to West Boylston in 2011. Her loving husband...

Marion E. (Tuysuzian)  Deranian

Marion E. (Tuysuzian) Deranian

Jan 28, 2013

HOLDEN – Marion E. (Tuysuzian) Deranian, 98, formerly of Apple Tree Lane, passed away on Monday, January 28, 2013 at Essex Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Beverly after an illness. Her husband of 55 years, Diran Deranian, passed away in 2004. She leaves a son, Dee J. Deranian and his wife Lianne of Windham, NH; two daughters, Susan M....

Geraldine (Healy)  Thompson

Geraldine (Healy) Thompson

Jan 26, 2013

EAST BOSTON, MA – Geraldine (Healy) Thompson, 82, died peacefully on Saturday, January 26, 2013, under the loving care of her family and the staff at Ichabod Washburn Hospice Residence in Worcester, MA. Born in Boston, MA, Mrs. Thompson was the daughter of Henry and Sarah C. (McDonald) Healy and lived most of her life in East Boston. Mrs. Thompson...

Theodore Joseph  Mahan

Theodore Joseph Mahan

Jan 26, 2013

Biography RUTLAND – Theodore J. Mahan, 87, of Campbell Court, died peacefully at home with his loving family by his side on Saturday, January 26, 2013, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Marlborough and raised in Clinton, Ted was the son of Theodore S. and Helen F. (Strategakis) Mahan and lived 58 years in Rutland. Ted possessed a...

Hilda G. (Conrad)  Knuth

Hilda G. (Conrad) Knuth

Jan 23, 2013

WORCESTER – Hilda G. (Conrad) Knuth, 96, died peacefully at her home at the Briarwood Retirement Community on Wednesday, January 23, 2013. Born in Glenn, Michigan and raised in Otsego, Michigan, she was the daughter of Hugh and Maude Turner Conrad. She married the love of her life and high school sweetheart, Paul R. Knuth who died in 2003. They...

David R.  Fraser

David R. Fraser

Jan 21, 2013

HOLDEN – David R. Fraser, 70, of Mark Bradford Dr., died in his home with his family at his side on Monday, January 21, 2013. Dave was born in Worcester, the son of Roy and Betty Jane (Spongberg) Fraser and was a lifelong Holden resident. Dave is survived and will be dearly missed by his three daughters, Terry L. Fraser...

Tauno  Ketonen

Tauno Ketonen

Jan 20, 2013

RUTLAND – Tauno Ketonen, 94, passed away on Sunday, January 20, 2013 at Holden Rehab and Nursing Center after an illness. He was born in Worcester, the son of Waino and Selma (Leino) Ketonen and had lived in Rutland for most of his life. His wife of 62 years, Ila L. (Schmachtenberger) Ketonen, passed away in 2004. He leaves a...

Richard C.S.  Olson

Richard C.S. Olson

Jan 18, 2013

HOLDEN – Richard C.S. Olson, 78, passed away on Friday, January 18, 2013 at Saint Vincent Hospital after an illness. He leaves his wife of 4 years, Ann M. (Jankowski) Olson; a sister-in-law and companion, Fae H. Dufresne of Holden; a brother, Russell W. Olson of Dennis Port and Fort Myers, FL; a nephew, Craig Olson and his wife Merle...

Linda  Terrio

Linda Terrio

Jan 14, 2013

Biography HOLDEN, MA / SARASOTA, FL - Linda J. (Crocker) Terrio, 61, formerly of Holden, passed away on January 14, 2013 in Sarasota. Born in Randolph, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Doris (Knight) Crocker. Linda was an RN in the Neonatal ICU at Memorial Hospital, Worcester, before moving to Florida where she was the Director of...