Obituaries
Local Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Bernice S. (Judson) Carpenter
Apr 17, 2013
OAKHAM/SHREWSBURY – Bernice S. (Judson) Carpenter, 82, passed away at Parsons Hill Nursing Home on Wednesday, April 17, 2013 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Her husband of 61 years, Byron A. Carpenter, Jr., passed away in 2012. She leaves three sons, Byron A. Carpenter, III and his wife Ellen of Oakham, Warren E. Carpenter and his wife Jaydee...
Marjorie A. (Bigelow) Maccallum
Apr 17, 2013
RUTLAND – Marjorie A. (Bigelow) MacCallum, 81, passed away on Wednesday, April 17, 2013 at Heywood Hospital in Gardner after an illness. Her husband of 57 years, James W. MacCallum, passed away in 2007. She leaves four sons, James W. MacCallum, Jr. of Worcester, Gary S. MacCallum of Fitchburg, Dennis R. MacCallum and his wife Susan of Holden and Jack...
Steven Penka
Apr 16, 2013
HOLDEN/RUTLAND - Steven Penka, 58, of Holden and recently of Athol and Rutland, passed away peacefully in his home on Tuesday, April 16, 2013, due to brain cancer. Steve leaves his loving wife of 37 years, Ruth Ann (Gengel) Penka, who he always said was the kindest and most beautiful woman in his life. Steve also leaves his son, Jeb...
Irene R. (Hildemann) Jones
Apr 15, 2013
WORCESTER/PAXTON - Irene R. (Hildemann) Jones, 80, was called home peacefully into the loving arms of our Lord on Monday, April 15, 2013, at the Rose Monahan Home in Worcester. Born in Brooklyn, New York, Irene was the daughter of Andrew and Margaret (Coffey) Hildemann. After graduating from Bishop McDonnell High School in Brooklyn, Irene moved to Worcester and began...
Russell C. Perry
Apr 15, 2013
STERLING – Russell C. Perry, Sr., 84, passed away on Monday, April 15, 2013 at St. Vincent Hospital after a sudden illness. His wife, Dorothy L. (Mann) Perry, passed away in 2003. He leaves son, Wayne Perry and his wife Carol of North Brookfield; two daughters, Elaine Mann and her husband Deane of Altoona, PA and Carla Caulk and her...
Elizabeth Anne (Ridick) Fyrberg
Apr 15, 2013
RUTLAND – Elizabeth Anne (Ridick) Fyrberg, 67, passed away at home on Monday, April 15, 2013 after an illness. She leaves her husband of 43 years, Peter A. Fyrberg; two daughters, Marianne K. Fyrberg of Decatur, AL and Christine M. Paschal of Holden; a son, Michael P. Fyrberg and his wife Teal of Asheville, NC; a son-in-law, Walter Paschal of...