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David E. Dickman
Nov 11, 2024
HOLDEN - David E. Dickman, 71, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 11, 2024, surrounded by his family, at UMass Memorial Medical Center in Worcester. Born and raised in Holden, he was the son of the late Everett and Shirley (Boquist) Dickman. First and foremost, David was a child of God and loved his Lord. In every conversation held with...
Maurice Sachs
Nov 10, 2024
WORCESTER - Maurice Sachs, 75, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 10, 2024, with his beloved wife by his side. Born in Cairo, Egypt, Maurice was the son of Raymond and Rosette (Bandao) Sachs and had lived in Worcester for the past 40 years. He will be lovingly remembered by his devoted wife and best friend of 15 years, Hannah...
Maryann Needham
Nov 10, 2024
HOLDEN - On her 72nd year of life, Maryann Needham took her final breath. A longtime resident of her hometown of Holden, Massachusetts, Maryann was a fun, lighthearted and introverted soul. The daughter of Arthur and Phyllis Westling at birth, she was adopted in her early years by Robert Needham after the untimely death of her father. In her early...
Nicholas Joseph Ritacco
Nov 10, 2024
It is with deep sadness and love that we announce the passing of Nicholas J. Ritacco, Sr., a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, son, friend, and mentor to many. Nicholas was born on August 20, 1931, in Worcester, MA, as the sixth of seven children to Angelo and Mary Ritacco (siblings Albert, Evelyn Wickson, William, Arthur, Angelo Jr., and Marie...
Paula A. (Mcginn) Geene
Nov 9, 2024
JEFFERSON - Paula McGinn Geene passed away unexpectedly yet peacefully on November 9th, 2024, surrounded by her beloved family. A devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, Paula's greatest comfort was her faith in Jesus Christ. She cherished her large family deeply and took immense pride in each of them. Blessed with four children and nine grandchildren—many of whom live just down...
Edward Francis King
Nov 4, 2024
HOLDEN - Edward Francis King, 86, passed away on Monday, November 4, 2024, at St. Vincent Hospital after a period of failing health. Edward was born on January 24, 1938, in Worcester, Massachusetts, to the late Edward and Anna R. (Howard) King. He was a proud graduate of Commerce High School and then served in the U.S. Army attaining the...
Linda V. Romano
Nov 4, 2024
WORCESTER - Linda V. (Nelson) Carlson Romano, 84, passed peacefully into the hands of her Lord and Savior on November 4, 2024. Linda is the daughter of the late Nils O. Nelson and Helen (Yurkiewicz) Nelson. She graduated from Quinsigamond Community College Magna Cum Laude with a degree in business and went on to attend Worcester State University. In her...
Carol J. (Blum) Soucy
Nov 4, 2024
Rutland – Carol J. (Blum) Soucy, 81, died peacefully on November 4, 2024. Born to Elmer and Helen, Carol grew up in Holden and graduated from Wachusett Regional High School with honors with the class of 1961. After a couple of semesters at UNH Carol joined the work-force at Reed Rolled Thread and Die Company. Carol devoted 56 years to...
Kevin Michael Rice
Nov 4, 2024
WORCESTER - Kevin M. Rice, 74, a devoted husband, loving father, and cherished member of the community, passed away on November 4, 2024, at the Lutheran Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center in Worcester after an extended period of declining health. Born on November 8, 1949, in Worcester, MA, Kevin was the beloved son of the late George A. and Eleanor...
Sandra J. Mcallister
Nov 3, 2024
STERLING - Sandra J. (Hecker) McAllister, 79, beloved wife of Richard “Dick” McAllister, passed away on Sunday, November 3, 2024, at UMass Memorial HealthAlliance-Hospital, Leominster Campus, surrounded by her loving family. Born and raised in Fitchburg, she was the daughter of the late Norman and Ada Jane (Enright) Hecker. She was a graduate of Fitchburg High School, Class of 1963....
Bernice M. Handy
Nov 3, 2024
Bernice M. (Ruby) Handy, 90, of Holden, peacefully passed away on November 3, 2024 surrounded by her loved ones. She was born in Worcester on May 13, 1934 the daughter of Ernest and Edith (Premo) Ruby. Bernice had many careers throughout her life. Most notably she owned and operated Colonial Package Store for 30 years. Eventually she sold the business...
Mari (Porter) Seder
Nov 2, 2024
The Funeral Service for Mari (Porter) Seder will be available for live-streaming (and after) at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, November 6, 2024 via the following link: https://emanuelsinai.org/live-streams/ . Mari Rebecca Porter Seder, age 83, died peacefully on Saturday, November 2nd, 2024, at the Jewish Healthcare Center in Worcester, surrounded by her loving children and sister. Born in Worcester, Mari was...
Deanna M Raymond
Nov 1, 2024
WORCESTER/JEFFERSON - Deanna M. (Carlson, Orton) Raymond passed away peacefully at Holy Trinity Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Worcester, with her daughter by her side, as the Sun was waning on Friday, November 1, 2024. She was born in Worcester, Massachusetts on December 8, 1938, the eldest daughter of Runo E. and V. Ann (Brunelle) Carlson. Deanna grew up in...
Sally P. Mcguire
Nov 1, 2024
Sally P. McGuire, 86, of Worcester, passed away peacefully on November 1, 2024. She is the loving wife of the late James X. McGuire. Sally was born on April 26, 1938 in Worcester, the daughter of the late Charles and Pearl (Lombard) Harrington. She went to Wachusett Regional High School and eventually became a Registered Nurse. The Matriarch of her...
Frances Rose Kewley
Oct 31, 2024
Frances Rose Kewley, 90 a longtime resident of Holden passed away October 31st after a short illness. Born in Worcester, Frances was one of five children of Antonio Pavone and Camilla (Cappuccio) Pavone. Frances was predeceased by her four brothers: Peter, Antonio, Frank and Michael. Frances was married to her beloved husband, Lawrence Kewley who passed away in 1988. She...
Debra (Rosenberg) Arrell
Oct 30, 2024
WORCESTER – Debra E. (Rosenberg) Arrell, age 68, died peacefully on Wednesday, October 30th, 2024 at Rose Monahan Hospice Home in Worcester, surrounded by the loving presence of her family and friends. Born in Worcester, Debra was the daughter of Benjamin and Ruth (Siegel) Rosenberg. Deb settled in Sutton, where she raised her children along with her husband, John A....
Herbert N. Feldman
Oct 25, 2024
The Funeral Service for Herbert "Herb" Feldman will be available for livestreaming (and after) at 11:00 AM on Monday, October 28th, 2024 via the following link: https://emanuelsinai.org/live-streams/ WORCESTER – Herbert N. Feldman, age 95, died peacefully on Friday, October 25, 2024, at UMASS Memorial Medical Center, surrounded by his loving family. A lifelong Worcester resident, Herb was the youngest son...
A. Gerald "Gerry" Condon
Oct 24, 2024
WEST BOYLSTON – A. Gerald “Gerry” Condon, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of his family, with voices raised in song, on Thursday, October 24, 2024, shortly after his 86th birthday. Born and raised in Worcester, Gerry was the son of Amasa G. and Eleanor M. (Conlin) Condon and lived in West Boylston for 53 years. He is survived...
Fr. Andre "Andy" N. Remillard
Oct 24, 2024
The Mass of Christian Burial for Rev. Fr. Andre Remillard will be available for streaming later in the day on Monday, November 4, 2024 via the following link: https://client.tribucast.com/tcid/a24112271340100 WEST YARMOUTH - Rev. Fr. Andre 'Andy' N. Remillard, 80, of West Yarmouth, peacefully passed into the arms of Christ, in his home at The Cape, surrounded by those who loved...
Abigail M. (Murphy) Greenleaf
Oct 24, 2024
HOLDEN – Abigail M. (Murphy) Greenleaf, age 85, passed away at her home in Holden on Thursday, October 24, 2024. She was the high school sweetheart and wife of Lawrence “Larry” Greenleaf for 67 years. Gail was born in Worcester, MA on July 4, 1939 daughter of Francis J. and Olive M. Murphy nee Brazile who predeceased her. She kept...
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