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Richard E. Crompton
Mar 21, 2025
RUTLAND -Richard E. Crompton, 78, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on Friday, March 21, 2025. Born and raised in Worcester, Richard was the son of Thomas A. and Marjorie F. (Johnson) Crompton and spent the last 54 years making Rutland his cherished home. He is survived by his beloved wife...
Sage Julius Sandman
Mar 18, 2025
WEST BOYLSTON - Sage J. Sandman, just 8 months old, passed away tragically on March 18, 2025, leaving an unfillable space in the hearts of all who knew and loved him. Born on July 7, 2024, to Jordan Sandman and Cassidy Borjeson, Sage was a radiant light-his bright eyes and infectious laughter bringing warmth to everyone around him. Though his...
Althea M. Clark
Mar 18, 2025
Althea M. Clark, 85, of Hubbardston, formerly a longtime resident of Tewksbury, passed away peacefully on March 18, 2025. She is the beloved wife of the late Edward F. Clark, Jr. Althea was born in Melrose, the daughter of Frederick and Alice (Carroll) Grace. She worked for over 50 years for the New England Telephone Company until her retirement. She...
David S. Matis
Mar 15, 2025
JEFFERSON - David S. Matis, 60, passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home on Saturday, March 15, 2025. Born in Worcester and raised in Jefferson (Holden), he was the son of the late Sigmund A. Matis and Jacqueline G. (Fairbanks) Matis. Dave fought a hard battle with Metastatic Renal Cell Carcinoma for 4 1/2 years. He will be...
Susan L. Matys
Mar 15, 2025
Susan Laska Matys April 30, 1957 - March 15, 2025 Susan Matys, 67, passed away after a valiant battle with cancer. Sue was born and raised in Worcester and resided in Holden for many years. She leaves her husband Rich; her children, Luke, Brandon, Nick, and Sarah; along with her mother Violet Laska; and siblings, Sandra Jackson and Stephen Laska....
Diane L. Clough
Mar 15, 2025
Diane L. Clough, 63, of New Braintree, passed away peacefully on March 15, 2025. She was the beloved wife of the late Robert W. Clough, who predeceased her in 2007. A strong and independent woman, Diane leaves behind a legacy of self-reliance and an enduring love for nature. She was known for her remarkable skill in sewing her own clothes...
Mark Carl Johnson
Mar 15, 2025
WELLS, ME/HOLDEN – Mark Carl Johnson passed away on Saturday, March 15, 2025. He was predeceased by his parents, Virginia (nee: Krikorian) and Carl Johnson. He is survived by his wife Barbara Johnson and his brother Dave Johnson along with three children: Nicole Adamson, Bryan Johnson, and Melissa Maci and one granddaughter, Isabella (Izzy) Adamson. Mark was born in Worcester,...
Richard Jaffe Perlman
Mar 15, 2025
WORCESTER - Richard Jaffe Perlman, dedicated Worcester Funeral Director, died March 15, 2025 at Jewish Healthcare Center in Worcester. In 1939, Richard Jaffe Perlman, son of George and Sadie (Jaffe) Perlman, was born in Lowell, Massachusetts. Shortly thereafter, Richy and his family moved to Worcester, and his father opened Perlman Funeral Home. For over 60 years, Richy worked tirelessly as...
Renee Q. Graca
Mar 13, 2025
STERLING - Renée Québec Graça, 59, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Thursday, March 13, 2025 at UMass Memorial Health Alliance Hospital in Leominster. Born in Jamaica Plain, Renée was raised in Maynard the daughter of Edward and Hope (Richmond) Québec and lived in Hudson before moving to Sterling in 2003. Renée will be lovingly remembered...
Theodore A. Gregory
Mar 11, 2025
Theodore Gregory, 87, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, after a short illness. Ted was born Thodhoraq Gjylameti on April 29, 1937, in Proger, Albania, the youngest child of Ndrio and Krisulla (Kallinis) Gjylameti. Ndrio went to the US to establish a home and to pursue the American dream, adopting the more American sounding name of Andrew Gregory....
Wendy M. Hochman
Mar 11, 2025
WORCESTER – Wendy Hochman, age 62, died peacefully in her sleep at her residence after a brief illness on March 11, 2025. Born in Worcester, she was the beloved daughter of her late parents, Joan and Leo Hochman, MD. Wendy graduated from Doherty Memorial High School in 1980 and earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Wellesley University in 1985...
Nancy V. Brosnan
Mar 11, 2025
WORCESTER - Nancy V. (Laukaitis) Brosnan, 91, died peacefully on Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at Shrewsbury Crossing surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Worcester on May 14, 1933, the daughter of Peter G. and Olga (Davis) Laukaitis, and lived in Worcester her entire life. Nancy was married to her loving husband, Denis J. Brosnan, who passed away...
Gregory Floyd Snipes
Mar 8, 2025
Gregory's service will be livestreamed at 10:00 am on Saturday, March 15th, from Miles-Sterling Funeral & Tribute Center. https://client.tribucast.com/tcid/a25036493909491 TYNGSBOROUGH - Gregory F. Snipes, 43, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, March 8, 2025, at Lowell General Hospital, surrounded by his loving wife and mother. Born in Worcester and raised in Sterling, Gregory was the beloved son of the late Robert...
Sgt. Alvin D. Toney, Sr. (Retired)
Mar 7, 2025
ORANGE PARK, FL / WORCESTER, MA - It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Sgt. Alvin D. Toney, Sr. MSP (Retired), a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend, who peacefully passed away on March 7, 2025, at the age of 74. Born in Worcester, MA, Sgt. Toney served with dedication in the Massachusetts State...
David W. Kittredge
Mar 5, 2025
West Boylston - David W. Kittredge, 72, formerly of Holden, died on Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at St. Vincent Hospital, Worcester. He was born in Newton, the son of the late Stanley M. and Helen (Bell) Kittredge and lived in Worcester before settling in Holden. His beloved wife, Susan (LaFond), passed away in 2013. David graduated from Framingham North High...
Susan (Kranich) Granoff
Mar 5, 2025
The Graveside Funeral Service for Susan (Kranich) Granoff will be available for live streaming (and after) beginning at 11:00 AM on Monday, March 10, 2025 via the following link: https://client.tribucast.com/tcid/a25031161718214 . PHOENIX – Susan R. (Kranich) Granoff, age 90, died peacefully Wednesday, March 5, 2025, at Advanced Care in Phoenix after a period of declining health. Born in Worcester, Sue...
Carolyn Ann O'Hagan Barwise
Mar 3, 2025
WORCESTER/WAKEFIELD, RI - Carolyn Ann O'Hagan Barwise passed away on March 3, 2025. She lived a long and loving life. Born in Halifax, Nova Scotia to Charles and Andrena O'Hagan, Carolyn was the eldest of four fun-loving daughters. After marrying David Barwise, they embarked on a journey of ministry to others within the United Church of Canada and the United...
Robert A. Flink, Jr.
Mar 2, 2025
FITCHBURG, MA - Robert "Bob" Flink, Jr. passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on March 2, 2025. Robert was born in Worcester on June 6, 1952. He was predeceased by his parents Robert and Vernest (Crowley) Flink of West Boylston. Bob is survived by the love of his life, Jane (Royce) Flink of Fitchburg, and his...
Erwin Leviton
Mar 1, 2025
WORCESTER - Erwin Leviton, age 90, died peacefully at home on Saturday, March 1, 2025, surrounded by the loving presence of his family. Born in Worcester, he was the son of Abraham and Rose (Burack) Leviton, and was a lifelong resident of Worcester. After graduating from Commerce High School, Erwin proudly served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War....
George D. Goodney
Mar 1, 2025
George D. Goodney, 88, of Rutland, formerly of Shrewsbury and Vero Beach, FL, passed away peacefully on March 1, 2025. He is the loving husband of the late Madeleine (Girouard) Goodney. George was born in Worcester, the son of Henry and Edna (Grenon) Goodney. He joined the US Navy in 1956 and proudly served in the Reserves until 1962. He...
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