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Margaret N. (Johnson) Slattery
Sep 12, 2012
HOLDEN – Margaret N. (Johnson) Slattery, 70, passed away on Wednesday, September 12, 2012, at Holden Rehabilitation and Nursing Center after an illness. Margaret was born in Worcester, the daughter of the late Arthur R. Johnson and lived in Worcester before moving to Holden 50 years ago. Her husband of 20 years, Ralph F. Slattery, passed away in 1980. She...
Sandra A. (Jacobson) Packard
Sep 12, 2012
HOLDEN – Sandra A. (Jacobson) Packard, 73, of Fairchild Drive, a lifelong resident of Holden, died peacefully in her home on Wednesday, September 12, 2012. She leaves her husband of 32 years, Stephen J. Packard, Sr.; two sons, Richard F. McElhiney, Jr. of South Yarmouth and Sean M. McElhiney of Richmond, New Hampshire: a daughter, Sandra L. Vitale of Wall,...
Lorraine E. (Arell) Fleming
Sep 11, 2012
HOLDEN/WORCESTER – Lorraine E. (Arell) Fleming, 88, died peacefully at her son’s home in the presence of her loving family on Tuesday, September 11, 2012 after an illness. Born in North Oxford and raised in Jefferson, Lorraine was the daughter of Louis and Lena (DeLude) Arell. She later resided in Worcester until returning to Holden recently. She graduated from Holden...
Jean 'Eugenia' A. Zemaitaitis
Sep 9, 2012
WORCESTER/HOLDEN – Jean “Eugenia” A. Zemaitaitis, 93, a Worcester resident for 80 years, passed away on Sunday, September 9, 2012 at Notre Dame Long Term Care Center in Worcester after an illness. She was born in Worcester, the daughter of Michael and Mary (Palubeckas) Zemaitaitis and graduated from Commerce High School. Eugenia was a machine operator at Wright Machine for...
Lois E. (Mullen) Podesta
Sep 9, 2012
HOLDEN – Lois E. (Mullen) Podesta, 84, of Holden, died peacefully in the presence of her loving family and caring staff at Radius Healthcare Center in Worcester on Sunday, September 9, 2012. Born and raised in Donora, Pennsylvania, Lois was the daughter of Charles F. and Margaret L. (Harrison) Mullen and lived 45 years in Holden. Lois graduated from Donora...
Daniel S. Skow
Sep 6, 2012
STURBRIDGE/ARIZONA – Daniel S. Skow, 27, of Tucson, Arizona, formerly of Sturbridge, died on Thursday, September 6, 2012. Born in Worcester, Danny was raised in Boylston, lived several years in Sturbridge and four years in Tucson. Danny graduated from Tantasqua Regional High School in Sturbridge and worked as a local stone mason. He was free spirited and will be remembered...
Bernadette D. (Doyle) Boyce
Sep 5, 2012
Biography HOLDEN – Bernadette D. (Doyle) Boyce, passed away at the age of 93 on Wednesday, September 5, 2012 at UMass Memorial Healthcare – University Campus. She was born in Cambridge and lived in Holden for the past 67 years. She is predeceased by her husband, Donald R. Boyce, Sr., who died in 1982, their son, Thomas, granddaughter, Brianna Emma...
Darrell G. Wells
Sep 5, 2012
AUBURN – Darrell G. Wells, 62, passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, September 5, 2012, after an illness. He was born in Fayetteville, Tennessee, the son of James and Virginia (McClure) Wells and lived in Auburn for over 30 years. He leaves his wife of 30 years, Margaret C. (Amsden) Wells; two sons, James Wells...
Nina P. (Smith) Desroches
Sep 4, 2012
DUXBURY/HOLDEN – Nina P. (Smith) Desroches, 60, formerly of Holden, died at home in the presence of her loving family on Tuesday, September 4, 2012 after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Worcester, Nina was the daughter of Parker S. and Marlene J. (Krieger) Smith. She was raised in Holden and lived the last 27 years in Duxbury. Nina...
May E. (Vincent) Delsignore
Sep 2, 2012
HOLDEN – May E. (Vincent) DelSignore, 91, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, September 2, 2012 under the loving care of her family, the staff at Visiting Angels and the staff at VNA Hospice. Her husband of 70 years and love of her life, Lieutenant Colonel Rinaldo “Buck” M. DelSignore passed away at home on Thursday, August 16th with...
Doreen Ellen Slovin
Aug 29, 2012
HOLDEN – Doreen Ellen Slovin, 53, of Jefferson, died at home unexpectedly on Wednesday, August 29, 2012 with her wife, Barbara Sorley Slovin at her side. She was born in Worcester, the daughter of Claire Slovin Gurney and the late Robert L. Slovin. She is predeceased by her identical twin sister, Noreen Lois Slovin and stepfather, Gordon T. Gurney. Doreen...
Columbus 'Cole' Andrews
Aug 28, 2012
PAXTON – Columbus “Cole” Andrews, 77, died on August 28, 2012 after a stay at the Beth Israel Medical Center in New York City. He was born in the small Georgia town of Cordele, the son of Wilson and Grace L. Andrews, and grew up in Newark, NJ. Mr. Andrews is survived by his beloved wife of 40 years, Helen...
Shirley L. (Johnson) Thibodeau
Aug 28, 2012
HOLDEN – Shirley L. (Johnson) Thibodeau, 82, of Valley Hill Drive, formerly of Caribou, ME, died peacefully on Tuesday, August 28, 2012 under the loving care of her family and the staff at Holden Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Her loving husband of 50 years, J. Martin Thibodeau, died in 2000. Shirley was born and raised in Caribou, ME the daughter...
Annette N. (Ethier) Keeton
Aug 28, 2012
WORCESTER – Annette N. (Ethier) Keeton, 91, of Worcester, passed away on Tuesday, August 28, 2012 at Beaumont Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center at Worcester after an illness. She was born in Derry, New Hampshire, the daughter of Albert and Odelie (Moquin) Ethier and has lived most of her life in Worcester. Her husband of 45 years, John D. Keeton,...
Nancy L. (Kempster) Swenson
Aug 27, 2012
HOLDEN – Nancy L. (Kempster) Swenson, 81, of Holden died peacefully at the Lutheran Home in Worcester on Monday, August 27, 2012. Nancy was born and raised in Dorchester, the only child of William R. and Leila E. (Boles) Kempster and graduated from Jeremiah E. Burke High School. Nancy attended Lowell Technical College, learning about textile design. She was multi-talented...
Constance A. (Shea) Granahan
Aug 23, 2012
Biography HOLDEN – Constance A. (Shea) Granahan, 63, of Wilde Willow Dr., passed away on Thursday, August 23, 2012, at Saint Vincent Hospital in Worcester after an illness. Constance was born in El Paso, Texas on November 24, 1948, the daughter of John J. and Mary C. (Cusanello) Shea and lived most of her life in the Worcester area. Constance...
Barbara Anne (Christensen) Macronald
Aug 22, 2012
PAXTON/WEST BOYLSTON - Barbara Anne (Christensen) MacRonald, 61, of Paxton, passed away on Wednesday, August 22, 2012 in the Oakdale Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center, West Boylston. At the request of the family, an obituary was not published.
Linda Joy (Dimmick Schoeller) Wyld
Aug 20, 2012
HOLDEN, MA/PORT CHARLOTTE, FL – Linda Joy (Dimmick) (Schoeller) Wyld, 63, formerly of Holden, died on Monday, August 20, 2012 at the Tidewell Hospice House in Port Charlotte, FL, after a courageous battle with ALS. Linda was born on September 7, 1948 in Holden, the daughter of C. Leon and Shirley (Boyce) Dimmick. Linda graduated from Wachusett Regional High School...
Alan P. Johnston
Aug 19, 2012
WORCESTER – Alan P. Johnston, 61, a lifelong resident of Worcester, died at home on Sunday, August 19, 2012. Alan leaves his loving wife of 15 years, Debbie (Rogan) Johnston; his devoted mother, Doris E. (Washburn) Johnston of Worcester; his two children, Jeffrey A. and Breanna N. Johnston both of Worcester; his two stepsons, Eric Popham and his wife Deborah...
Paul Thomas Mcdermott
Aug 15, 2012
HOLDEN - Paul Thomas McDermott, Jr., 43, of Holden passed away on Wednesday, August 15, 2012 with family at his side. Paul leaves behind his wife of 16 years – Kerry, his beloved son - Raymond, his parents – Barbara and Paul, his brother – Scott and wife Jessica, and many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and in-laws. Paul was...
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