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Roger H. Vaughan
Apr 16, 2024
PRINCETON - Roger H. Vaughan, 104, of Charlton and formerly of Princeton, passed away on April 16, 2024. He was born in Worcester to Howard and Mary (Scannell) Vaughan. Rogers’ early childhood was a difficult one. At the age of six, his mother’s illness forced him and his three siblings into foster care. After living in six different and difficult...
June T. Soloperto
Apr 16, 2024
WORCESTER - June T. Soloperto passed away on April 16th, 2024. She was born on June 10, 1952, to Nishan and Helen (Kazarian) Nishanian of Worcester and she was a cherished member of the Worcester community where she was born and raised. June graduated from South High School in Worcester in 1970. She went on to earn a bachelor's degree...
Judith A. Sikes
Apr 15, 2024
Holden - Judith A. "Judy" (Eales) Sikes, 79, peacefully passed away surrounded by her loving family on Monday, April 15, 2024, at Saint Vincent Hospital in Worcester. Born on March 8, 1945 in Fall River, MA, Judy was the daughter of the late Charles and Priscilla (Coggeshall) Eales. She graduated from Nasson College with her BA in Government and served...
Noah Dupont
Apr 14, 2024
RUTLAND - It is with heavy hearts that we announce the untimely passing of Noah Michael Dupont at the age of 17. Noah left this world pursuing his greatest passion, racing, at a J Day Off Road event in Southwick on Sunday, April 14, 2024. Born in Worcester and raised in Rutland, Noah was the cherished son of Michael J....
John M. Davis
Apr 9, 2024
STERLING - Fifth generation farmer and founding father of Davis Farmland, John Maddison Davis, age 86, of Sterling, passed peacefully at home on Tuesday, April 9, surrounded by family, after a courageous battle with acute myeloid leukemia. John was the son of Jonathan "Jock" and Elisabeth "Betty" (Maddison) Davis of Sterling. He attended Sterling schools before graduating with the first...
Robert "Bob" Ferguson
Apr 8, 2024
Robert "Bob" Ferguson, aged 99, passed away early April 8 at Notre Dame du Lac in Worcester. He is survived by two sons, Daniel (Terri) of Northwood, NH and Peter of Worcester; and two daughters Ann Ameno (Jules) of Boca Raton, FL, and Ellen Broadwell (Scott) of Oberlin, OH. He also leaves six grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. He was...
Jeffrey Robert Larson
Apr 5, 2024
HOLDEN - Jeffrey R. Larson, 65, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, April 5, 2024. Born in Worcester and raised in Holden, Jeff was the son of the late Robert A. and Shirley M. (Olson) Larson. He is survived by a brother, David A. Larson and his wife, Debra of Holden; 2 uncles, an aunt, as well as many...
Michael Patrick Mahoney
Apr 4, 2024
RUTLAND - Michael Patrick Mahoney (1958-2024) was a dedicated and hard-working man who always put the needs of others ahead of his own. He was born in Bronx, New York and later moved to Massachusetts where he made his home with his family. Michael was known for his compassionate nature, giving spirit, and witty sense of humor. Michael personally brought...
Inge Ursula (Schubert) O'Connor
Apr 4, 2024
SHREWSBURY - Inge Ursula (Schubert) O'Connor, 92, a resident of Southgate at Shrewsbury, passed away on Thursday, April 4, 2024, after living a long, full, and at times difficult, but always love-filled life. She was born May 22, 1931, to the late Adele (Urban) and Wilhelm Schubert in the former eastern territory of Mechtal, Germany, which became Poland after WWII....
Ruth E. (Finger) Kimball
Apr 3, 2024
HOLDEN - Ruth E. (Finger) Kimball, 100, of Holden, MA, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 3, 2024, at Rose Monahan Hospice Home in Worcester, MA after a short illness. She was born in Antigo, Wisconsin, on June 28, 1923, daughter of Otto and Elsie (Kuehn) Finger, and had been a resident of Holden for many years, living on her...
Mary Eileen Lawter
Apr 1, 2024
PAXTON - It is with deep regret that we announce the passing of Mary Eileen Lawter of Paxton, Massachusetts on April 1, 2024. Mary Eileen died of natural causes. She was 68 years old. Mary Eileen, more commonly referred to as Eileen, was born in West Point, New York on January 6, 1956 to parents James and Maureen Lawter of...
Paul Papalilo
Apr 1, 2024
HOLDEN – Paul Papalilo, age 55, passed away on Monday, April 1, 2024 at home in Holden with his family by his side. Born in Worcester, the son of the late Taki and Alexandra (Panagiotou) Papalilo. Paul was the most loving husband and father who worked so hard and provided the world for his family. There is nothing that would...
Thomas F. Galvin, Jr.
Apr 1, 2024
Millbury - Thomas F. Galvin, 84, died peacefully on Monday April 1, 2024 at St. Vincent Hospital, Worcester. He was born in Boston, the son of the late Thomas F. and Ellen (Agnew) Galvin and was raised in Somerville. Thomas proudly served in the U.S Army and went on to work as a house painter and handy man. In his...
Floyd I. Frantz, Jr.
Mar 31, 2024
HOLDEN - Floyd I. Frantz, Jr., 79, passed away on Sunday, March 31, 2024 at UMass Memorial Medical Center in Worcester. Born and raised in Worcester, Floyd was the son of Floyd I. and Dorothy (Longley) Frantz and lived over 33 years in Holden. He is survived by his son, Greggory A. Frantz and his fiancé, Casey Mills of Holden;...
David E. Norquist, Sr.
Mar 31, 2024
Worcester, MA/Sun City Center, FL – David Eric Norquist, Sr., 83, passed away peacefully on March 31, 2024, at Life Path Hospice Center in Sun City Center, Florida. He was born in Worcester, MA, the beloved son of the late Carl E. and Carla L. (Lund) Norquist, and graduated from Commerce High School. David served with pride in the United...
Victoria (Uber) Thieme
Mar 30, 2024
HUBBARDSTON - Victoria Thieme passed away of heart failure on the evening of Saturday, March 30, 2024. Victoria had been struggling with health issues for several years. She loved the piano, the books of Ursula K. Le Guin, and her family. She was a dedicated German teacher for over 20 years and held multiple master’s degrees. She is survived by...
Barbara M. (Stone) Braley
Mar 29, 2024
PAXTON - Barbara M. Braley died peacefully in her sleep on Friday, March 29th, 2024. She was born in Worcester, the daughter of George and Sally Stone. She moved to Paxton in 1966 and lived there until her death. She leaves her two sons, Mark D. Braley and his wife MaryEllen of Holden; Matthew T. Braley and his wife Gillian...
Joann M. (Fletcher) Armstrong
Mar 28, 2024
Leominster/Warwick, RI – JoAnn M. Armstrong, 68, passed away at home on Thursday, March 28, 2024. She was born in Providence, RI, the daughter of the late Edward and Marion (Zoccolini) Fletcher. JoAnn resided in Warwick for many years before recently relocating to Leominster. JoAnn was a graduate of Pilgrim High School and pursued a career as an LPN, providing...
Barbara A. Bryant
Mar 28, 2024
PAXTON – Barbara A. Bryant, age 70, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 28th, 2024 at St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester. There will be no services. Funeral arrangements are under the care of Miles Funeral Home, 1158 Main St., Holden. To share a memory or offer a condolence, please visit her tribute wall.
Maureen Teresa Murphy
Mar 28, 2024
STERLING - Maureen Teresa Murphy, 66, of Sterling, MA passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 28, 2024 surrounded by her family. Born on May 29, 1957 to James E. and Margaret (St. Jacques) Barr, Maureen grew up in Freeport, NY as the oldest of eight. She graduated from the Fashion Institute of Technology in Manhattan with an associates degree in...
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