Obituaries

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Richard G. Spaulding Sr.

Richard G. Spaulding Sr.

Dec 6, 2023

HOLDEN – Richard G. Spaulding, Sr., 87, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 6, 2023, at St. Vincent Hospital after an illness. Born in Winchendon, raised in Holden. Dick was the son of Walter E. and Lillian (Oster) Spaulding and lived the last 61 years in Jefferson. His wife of 57 years, Ruth M. (Clockedile) Spaulding died in 2019. He...

Gary W. Leanna

Gary W. Leanna

Dec 6, 2023

RUTLAND – Gary W. Leanna, 79, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and brother, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 6, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. Born and raised in Worcester, Gary was the son of George M. and Phyllis (Clarke) Leanna, and he lived the last 50 years in Rutland. Gary was a graduate of Doherty High School in...

Ronald C. Jones

Ronald C. Jones

Dec 6, 2023

Ronald “Ronnie” C. Jones, 85, died peacefully on Wednesday, December 6, 2023 at Knowllwood Nursing Center, Worcester. He was born in Boston, the son of Charles M. and Charlotte (Vodden) Jones and grew up in New Hampshire. Ronnie graduated from Appleton Academy in New Ipswich, NH and then proudly served in the United States Marine Corps. He had a successful...

Robert S. Pierce

Robert S. Pierce

Dec 5, 2023

PAXTON - Robert S. Pierce, 91, passed away on Tuesday, December 5th in Worcester, MA. He was born on June 20, 1932, to Mildred and Frederick Pierce also of Worcester, MA. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Jacalyn Pierce (Bleau), his daughters Cheryl (John) Wallace of Thornton, NH; Dianne (Rob) Wilkinson of Worcester, MA; and Lauri (Manny)...

Charles "Chuck" T. Jasiak, Jr.

Charles "Chuck" T. Jasiak, Jr.

Dec 5, 2023

BOYLSTON - Charles "Chuck" T. Jasiak Jr., 74, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away unexpectedly at his home on December 5, 2023. Born on December 7, 1948, Chuck was the son of Muriel V. (Porter) Jasiak and Charles T. Jasiak of Holden. Chuck was a devoted husband to Ann-Marie (Strand) Jasiak, and the couple had just celebrated their...

Donald R. Deamer, Sr.

Donald R. Deamer, Sr.

Dec 5, 2023

WEST BOYLSTON - Donald R. Deamer, Sr. passed away on Tuesday, December 5, 2023, with his son Rick by his side. How does one sum up such an amazing father, grandfather, and person in a few paragraphs… Dad was born February 16, 1939 to Agnes Creamer and Walter Deamer. He graduated from St. Peters Catholic High School. He enlisted in...

Kimball R. Gross

Kimball R. Gross

Dec 3, 2023

HOLDEN - Kimball R. Gross, 88, passed away on Sunday, December 3, 2023, at UMass Memorial Healthcare after taking ill at home. Born in Auburn, New York and raised in Hudson Falls, Kim was the son of Harry E. and Ruth (Russell) Gross and lived the last 54 years in Holden. His beloved wife of 58 years, Alice P. (Palmer)...

David E. Ljungberg, Jr.

David E. Ljungberg, Jr.

Dec 2, 2023

BARRE - David "Rick" E. Ljungberg, Jr., 68, formerly of Holden, died peacefully on Saturday, December 2, 2023, at UMass Memorial Healthcare after an illness with his family by his side. Born in Jacksonville, North Carolina and raised in Holden, Rick was the son of David E. and Nancy P. (Plumley) Ljungberg and lived over 20 years in Barre. He...

Kathryn S. Pulda

Kathryn S. Pulda

Nov 30, 2023

The Funeral Service for Kathryn Pulda will be available for live-streaming at 9:30 AM on Sunday, December 3rd, via the following link: https://client.tribucast.com/tcid/9923618140 . WORCESTER - Kathryn Sue (Gerber) Pulda Age 90, passed away on November 30, 2023, surrounded by her family. Born April 21, 1933, in New York City to Philip and Fritzi Gerber. Kathryn moved to Worcester in...

Anita L. Collins

Anita L. Collins

Nov 29, 2023

Anita's service will be live-streamed starting at 11:00 am, on Saturday, December 9th, on the St. Francis Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/stfrancisholden WORCESTER - Anita (Lanciaux) Collins, 85, of Worcester, died peacefully, surrounded by her daughters, on November 29, 2023. Born in Central Falls, RI, she graduated from Anna Maria College and earned her Master of Social Work degree at Boston College....

Robert Allan Snipes, Sr.

Robert Allan Snipes, Sr.

Nov 29, 2023

Sterling - Robert Allan Snipes, Sr. died peacefully at home on Wednesday, November 29, 2023, he had just proudly celebrated his 70th birthday on November 22, 2023. He was born in Clinton and grew up in Lancaster, the son of the late Floyd C. and Evelyn M. (Munyon) Snipes. Robert graduated from Nashoba High School with the class of 1971....

Cornelius W. (Neil) Spellman

Cornelius W. (Neil) Spellman

Nov 28, 2023

HOLDEN - Cornelius (Neil) Walsh Spellman, 72, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, November 28, 2023, surrounded by his loved ones. Neil leaves behind his devoted wife, Denise, of 25 years. He was a loving father to four children; Mary Catherine Barilleaux (Girard), of Arlington, MA; Mary Rose Spellman (Jarrod Ekengren); and Thomas, both of San Diego, CA; and Peter of Bar...

Joseph "Joey" Kangisser

Joseph "Joey" Kangisser

Nov 28, 2023

The Funeral Service for Joseph Kangisser will be available for live-streaming at 11:30 AM on Friday, December 1st via the following link: https://emanuelsinai.org/live-streams/ . GLOUCESTER / WORCESTER - Joseph "Joey" Kangisser, born February 8th 1939, a loving and adoring son to Sara and George Kangisser, passed away peacefully Tuesday, November 28th 2023 after a very long and arduous battle with...

Betty Lou (Ostberg) Wagner

Betty Lou (Ostberg) Wagner

Nov 27, 2023

Boylston - Betty Lou (Ostberg) Wagner, 90, died peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family, on Monday, November 27, 2023. She was born in Worcester, the daughter of Harry and Sally (Grochowski) Ostberg and grew up in Holden. Betty Lou graduated from Holden High School with the class of 1950. She married the love of her life, the late...

Charles F. Madden Jr.

Charles F. Madden Jr.

Nov 25, 2023

STERLING - Charles Francis Madden Jr. passed away on Saturday, November 25, 2023, in Worcester, MA. “Charlie” was born on September 19, 1938, to Charles Sr. and Estelle (Jones). He had 4 siblings: Fred, Jack, Arthur, and Virginia. He had been married to Karen (Hanson) and later to Zelda (Holcomb). He is survived by his children: Charles III, Kevin, Damien,...

H. Christine (Tupper) Bibby

H. Christine (Tupper) Bibby

Nov 25, 2023

Lunenburg - H. Christine "Chris" (Tupper) Bibby, 75, died peacefully at home on Saturday, November 25, 2023. She was born in Worcester, the daughter of Ralph E. and Jean P. (Pomeroy) Tupper and had lived in Fitchburg and Holden before moving to Lunenburg. Chris graduated from Branford High School with the class of 1966 and later earned a Bachelor's degree...

Elizabeth A. Morton

Elizabeth A. Morton

Nov 24, 2023

RUTLAND - Ms. Elizabeth Ann (Beth) Morton, 64, of Rutland passed away November 23, 2023 after a brief illness. The beloved daughter of the late Thomas and Eleanore Morton, and aunt of the late Jeffery O. Morton Jr. She will be greatly missed by her brother, Jeffery O. Morton of Rutland, her sister, Martha Stranieri and husband, John of Belfast,...

William "Marshall" Orr

William "Marshall" Orr

Nov 24, 2023

Hubbardston – William “Marshal” Orr, 80, died peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Friday, November 24, 2023. He was born in Worcester, the son of Fulton B. and Marion (Joynes) Orr and had lived in Hubbardston for 47 years. Marshall grew up in Worcester and graduated from Commerce High School with the class of 1962. He had a lifelong...

Shirley J. (Nelson) Hubbard

Shirley J. (Nelson) Hubbard

Nov 24, 2023

Shirley J. (Nelson) Hubbard, 97, died peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family on Friday, November 24, 2023. She was born in Princeton, the daughter of Jesse B. and Mildred (Brownson) Nelson and lived in Princeton for most of her life. Shirley graduated from Worcester Girls Trade School where she learned hairdressing and secretarial skills. She went on to...

Steven M. Arn

Steven M. Arn

Nov 24, 2023

HUDSON, NH / CRANSTON, RI - Steven M. Arnoff, EdD, 71, passed away early on November 24, 2023 at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston. Born on December 11, 1951 to Janice and Lawrence Arnoff, Steven grew up in Cranston, RI with his sister Karen. After graduating high school, he completed his Bachelor’s in Music (Instrument: Pipe Organ) and Bachelor’s...