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John N. Suire
Jan 13, 2011
HOLDEN – John N. Suire, 63, of Cook Street, died Thursday, January 13, 2011 unexpectedly at UMass Memorial Health Care-University Campus, Worcester. He leaves his wife of 42 years, Sheila A.(Casamassima) Suire; his son and best friend, Johnny A. Suire and his wife Dawn of Rutland; his daughter, Catherine M. Smith and her husband David of Swanzey, New Hampshire; three...
Margaret 'Magi' Durham Ziff
Jan 13, 2011
NEW BRAINTREE - Margaret Durham Ziff died on January 13, 2011 at the age of 73. She is survived by her husband Howard Ziff, daughter Sarah Durham, step-daughters Debby Ziff Cook and Amy Ziff, her three devoted sons-in-law, her brother Tony Compton, niece Jane Compton, and six grandchildren. Her radiance, warmth, wit and wisdom will be missed terribly. Known to...
S Irene J. (Ryan) Kinnear
Jan 12, 2011
WORCESTER – Irene J. (Ryan) Kinnear, 83, beloved wife of Theodore G. Kinnear, died peacefully at her home on Wednesday, January 12, 2011, with her loving family by her side, following a long illness. In addition to her husband Ted of 58 years, she leaves four daughters, JoAnne Kinnear Brown and her husband Robert of Georgetown, Cynthia Kinnear of Worcester,...
S Dorothy E.B. (Attfield) Arsenault
Jan 11, 2011
STERLING – Dorothy E.B. (Attfield) Arsenault, 92, died on Tuesday, January 11, 2011, surrounded by her loving family in Oakdale Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center, West Boylston. She was born in Kent, England the daughter of Archibald R. and Dorothy M. (Homewood) Attfield, and lived in Sterling for 52 years. Her husband of 68 years, Robert H. Arsenault, died in...
S Shirley E. (Lagerstrom) Flynn
Jan 10, 2011
WEST BOYLSTON – Shirley E. (Lagerstrom) Flynn, 86, formerly of Bonnyview Drive, died peacefully on Monday, January 10, 2011 in the Holden Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Holden. Her husband, Edward H. Flynn died in 1975. She leaves a son, Steven E. Flynn and his wife Faye of Medford Lakes, New Jersey; two daughters, Sandra L. Walker and her husband James...
Anthony F. Yeulenski
Jan 6, 2011
HUBBARDSTON/PAXTON – Anthony "Tony" "Chief" F. Yeulenski, Jr., 63, died peacefully and was welcomed by our Lord Jesus into heaven on Thursday, January 6, 2011, at the V.A. Hospital in West Roxbury with his family by his side. Tony's parents, Anthony F. and Arlene (Frick) Yeulenski, Sr., predeceased him. He was born and raised in Worcester and lived in Paxton...
Bruce S. Bak
Jan 4, 2011
HOLDEN –Bruce S. Bak, 68, of Surrey Lane, died Tuesday, January 4, 2011, in UMass Memorial Health Care, University Campus, after a long battle with Parkinson's disease. He leaves his wife of 43 years, Geraldine "Gerrie" M. (Mann) Bak; a son, Peter G. Bak of Boston; two daughters, Katherine R. Connor and her husband Philip of Holden and Julia E....
S Priscilla R. (Jewett) Foresteire
Jan 2, 2011
PRINCETON – Priscilla R. (Jewett) Foresteire, 75, of Sterling Road, died in her home on Sunday, January 2, 2011, surrounded by her loving family after a long battle with cancer. She leaves her husband of 55 years, Edward P. Foresteire; a daughter, Christine M. Lynch and her husband James of Princeton; three sons, Edward P. Foresteire and his wife Jane...
S Irene D. (Miskavich) Hoyt
Jan 1, 2011
HOLDEN – Irene D. (Miskavich) Hoyt, 82, of Malden Street, died peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, January 1, 2011, after an illness. Her husband, Edward G. Hoyt died in 1988. She leaves a son, Jeffrey E. Hoyt of Bowdoinham, Maine; a daughter, Nancy L. Buell of Concord; a sister, Ruth Kulunis of Worcester; four grandchildren,...
Henry 'Bud' J. Lange
Jan 1, 2011
*** Due to the impending snow storm, Mr. Lange's graveside service has been changed from Wednesday to Friday, January 14, 2011. The following obituary reflects this change. *** WORCESTER– Henry "Bud" J. Lange, Jr., 84, formerly of Princeton and Athol, died peacefully on Saturday, January 1, 2011. He is survived by his sister, Patricia L. Benicaso and her husband Jerry...
Normand Robert Lane
Dec 31, 2010
WEST BOYLSTON – Normand Robert Lane, 83, of 14 Foster Street, died peacefully at his home on Friday, December 31, 2010. He was born in Holyoke, the son of Arthur H. and Olivine Lane. Normand will be sadly missed by the staff of family caregivers at HMEA. A memorial service for Normand will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Friday,...
Germaine J. (Hirtle) Larson
Dec 30, 2010
WORCESTER – Germaine J. (Hirtle) Larson, 74, of Country Club Blvd., died on Thursday, December 30, 2010 in Saint Vincent Hospital, Worcester after an illness. She is survived by two sons, Edward D. Larson of Jefferson and Daniel W. Larson of Worcester; three daughters, Elaine D. King and her husband Paul, Diane M. Long and her husband Michael and Linda...
Daniel John Smith
Dec 26, 2010
WORCESTER – Daniel John Smith, 40, of Brattle Street, died peacefully at home on Sunday, December 26, 2010, after a long illness. He was born on December 11, 1970 and has lived in Worcester his entire life. He leaves his parents with whom he lived, Glen R. and Ann M. (Berthiaume) Smith; a brother, Glen D. Smith of Worcester; three...
Robert Warren Bergstrom
Dec 26, 2010
HOLDEN – Robert Warren Bergstrom, 89, of Flagler Drive, died peacefully on Sunday, December 26, 2010 in the Holden Rehabilitation & Skilled Nursing Center. His wife of 46 years, Reta L. (Mellen) Bergstrom, died in 1997. Born in Worcester, he was a son of J. Hugo and Olga (Silven) Bergstrom. Bob has lived in Holden since 1951. He is survived...
Christos Stolakis
Dec 25, 2010
HOLDEN – Christos Stolakis, Sr., 62, of Cranbrook Drive, died unexpectedly on Saturday, December 25, 2010, at the UMass Memorial Health Care-University Campus, Worcester. He leaves his wife of 42 years, Linda M. (Keller) Stolakis; two sons, Christos Stolakis, Jr. and his wife Zarrina of Worcester, and Sotirios “Sam” Stolakis of Holden; a daughter, Barbara S. Mattson and her husband...
Alice I. (Maki) Hedlund
Dec 24, 2010
HOLDEN – Alice I. (Maki) Hedlund, 94, died peacefully on Friday, December 24, 2010 in the Holden Rehabilitation & Skilled Nursing Center. Her husband, Paul Hedlund died in 1980. Alice was born and raised in Worcester, the daughter of John and Hulda (Kallio) Maki, and lived many years in Holden. She graduated from North High School in Worcester and the...
S Theresa M. (Richard) Furman
Dec 23, 2010
WORCESTER – Theresa M. (Richard) Furman, 74, of Florida Avenue, died Thursday, December 23, 2010 in UMass Memorial Hospital, University Campus, after an illness. She leaves her husband of 47 years, Peter J. Furman; two sons, Michael J. Furman of Worcester and David P. Furman and his wife Shelley of North Brookfield; and two grandchildren, Megan and Matthew. A brother,...
S Mary Ann (Ushkurnis) Mercier
Dec 21, 2010
HOLDEN – Mary Ann (Ushkurnis) Mercier, 56, of River Street, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, December 21, 2010 at Saint Vincent Hospital, Worcester after a brief illness. She leaves her devoted husband of 13 years, Steven E. Mercier; her twin sister, Ann Marie DiGregorio and her husband Leo of Holden; two brothers, Michael P. Ushkurnis...
Russell C. Perry
Dec 20, 2010
**** Due to the impending snow storm, the funeral service has been changed to 2 p.m. on Monday, December 27th. The obituary below reflects the change. **** STERLING/MONTGOMERY, VT ~ Russell C. Perry, Jr., 53, formerly of Sterling, died unexpectedly on Monday, December 20, 2010 in Vermont. He is survived by two daughters, Heather T. Boudreau and her husband James...
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