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Rhonda (Hurwitz) Hayon
Sep 25, 2023
Graveside Funeral Services for Rhonda (Hurwitz) Hayon will take place at 1:30 PM on Thursday, September 28 at Holy Society Cemetery, Havana Road, Leicester. The service will be available for streaming later via the following link: https://client.tribucast.com/tcid/3303029005
Marie H. (Ferguson) Dupont
Sep 25, 2023
STERLING/FITCHBURG - Marie H. (Ferguson) Dupont, 89, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 25, 2023, under the loving care of her family and the compassionate staff at River Terrace Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Lancaster. Born and raised in Newcastle (Miramichi), New Brunswick, Canada, Marie was the daughter of Severe and Mary (Babineau) Ferguson. Marie moved to the United States...
Nancy E. Genese
Sep 25, 2023
PAXTON - Nancy E. (Asselin) Genese, 71, passed peacefully on Monday, September 25, 2023, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Worcester and raised in Paxton, Nancy was the daughter of the late Edward and Grace (Loughnane) Asselin and lived the last 65 years in Paxton. Nancy was a graduate of the class of 1970 at Wachusett Regional High...
Eris Teneys Nash
Sep 25, 2023
STERLING – Eris Teneys Nash, 94, died peacefully at Knollwood Nursing Center, Worcester on September 25, 2023. Eris was born in the Bronx, New York, the daughter of Reuben S. Dietz and Maria Teneys Dietz and grew up in Baltimore Maryland. Eris married the love of her life, Philip (Nash) on March 30, 1955. The couple initially lived in Weymouth,...
Teresa R. Hine
Sep 24, 2023
AUBURN – Teresa R. Hine, age 62, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 24, 2023 at St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester. Born in Worcester, she was the daughter of John and Lorraine (Frigo) Hine. Teresa grew up in Worcester, where she graduated from David Hale Fanning Girls Trade High School. She worked for over 25 years at Greenery Extended Care...
Nicholas Bandas
Sep 23, 2023
WORCESTER -Nicholas Bandas, 94, passed away on Saturday, September 23, 2023, at Notre Dame Long Term Care in Worcester. He is survived by his high school sweetheart and loving wife of 75 years, Dolores (Dody) Rail Bandas. Nick & Dody were married on February 7, 1948, at St. Joseph's Church in Willimantic, CT. The Most Reverend Robert J McManus, Bishop...
Craig C. Ackerman
Sep 23, 2023
Craig C. Ackerman, 63, beloved husband of Denise (Dubovick) Ackerman, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Saturday, September 23, 2023 at UMass Memorial Healthcare-University Campus. Born in Worcester and raised in Leicester, he was a son of the late Howard A. Ackerman, Jr. and Irene (Winot) Ackerman. Craig was a graduate of Leicester High School, Class of 1978....
Ethel E. Lind
Sep 22, 2023
Worcester - Ethel E. (Ahlstrom) Lind, 96, passed on to the larger life on September 22, 2023. Ethel was born and raised in Worcester. She met her husband Verner W. Lind in Worcester MA after he returned from his service in the Navy. They were married in 1950 and soon moved out to Rochester, MN. They moved to various locations...
Gale L. Bassett
Sep 20, 2023
PRINCETON - Gale L. Bassett, 65, beloved wife of David Bassett, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 20, 2023, at the Gardner Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. Born in Worcester and raised in Princeton, Gale was the daughter of the late Harold and Louise (Wilson) Paulson. Gale had a passion for the ocean. She enjoyed sportfishing in the warm waters of...
Gary Francis Flynn
Sep 20, 2023
WEST BOYLSTON - Gary Francis Flynn born on April 9, 1948, in Amesbury, MA passed away on September 20, 2023, surrounded by loved ones. After spending his childhood in Amesbury, he met his wife of 52 years Jeannette (Doyon) Flynn and began to build an impactful community-based life in West Boylston, MA. Gary’s passion for his town was evident with...
Robert M. Watjus
Sep 20, 2023
STERLING - Robert M. Watjus, 90, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 20, 2023. Born in Concord and raised in Maynard, Bob was the son of Matti and Vieno (Makela) Watjus and lived the last 63 years in Sterling. Bob will be lovingly remembered and missed by his son, Wayne Watjus and his wife Carol of Raymond, NH; daughter, Christine...
Margaret I. (Fessenden) Germain
Sep 17, 2023
Paxton - In loving memory of Margaret Irene (Fessenden) Germain, 81. She was a beacon of light and love, and her legacy of compassion will forever be etched in those who knew her. Margaret leaves behind her husband of 62 years, Ronald Germain, her four children: Lisa and her husband Steven Hooten, Ron and his wife Simone Germain, Paul and...
Marilyn J. Cusher
Sep 16, 2023
NORTH GRAFTON - Marilyn Cusher, 66, passed away on Saturday, September 16, 2023. She was born in Queens, New York on July 24, 1957, to Walter and Joan Hertz. Marilyn is survived by two sons, Daniel and Michael, daughters-in-law, Allison and Taylor, her grandsons, Oliver and Ryan, her sisters Sharon and Roberta, her nephews Benjamin and Sam, and her beloved...
Ira Sigel
Sep 15, 2023
Worcester - Ira Sigel, 81, of Worcester, passed away early on September 15th with his wife Rhonda (Martin) Sigel by his side. Ira was born in Worcester on June 4, 1942, to Samuel and Helen (Sillman) Sigel as the oldest of 5 children: David (and wife Diane), Susan (and husband Richard Taffet), Rachel (and husband Jeffrey Goldfarb) and Steven (and...
Nancy L. (Cofske) Scappaticci
Sep 15, 2023
Holden – Nancy L. (Cofske) Scappaticci, 88, died peacefully at home with her family by her side on Friday, September 15, 2023. She was born in Worcester, the daughter of Norman and Sally M. (Pajala) Cofske and grew up in Millbury. Nancy graduated from Millbury High School and worked for State Mutual Life Insurance Co. for several years. She married...
Christopher J. Ingel
Sep 14, 2023
Brookfield – Christopher J. Ingel, 56, died peacefully on Thursday, September 14, 2023 after a brief illness. He was born in Fitchburg, the son of Salvatore and Linda (Racine) Ingel. Chris graduated from St. Bernard’s High School and attended Syracuse University. He had a passion for cooking and went on to a long career as a Kitchen Manager and Chef...
Darren F. Sieger
Sep 13, 2023
Gilbertville - Darren F. Sieger, 38, beloved son of Keith and Sonia Sieger, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, September 13, 2023. Born in Worcester and raised in Rutland, he was a graduate of Bay Path Regional High School, Class of 2003. After graduating, Darren enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and proudly served his country. Darren was a loving...
Amelia M. Keach
Sep 13, 2023
Amelia M. Keach, 29, beloved daughter of Frederick and Lydia Keach, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, September 13, 2023, in Queens, NY. Born and raised in Worcester, Amelia was a graduate of Notre Dame Academy, Class of 2012. She went on to further her education at St. John’s University in Queen’s, NY where she received a bachelor’s degree and Queen’s...
Ann L. Parkinson
Sep 12, 2023
HOLDEN -- Ann L. Parkinson, a remarkable woman, loving wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away unexpectedly from heart related issues on September 12, 2023, at UMass Memorial Hospital. She was 69. Born in Clinton and raised in Sterling, Annie was the daughter of Eugene and Ruth (Stuart) Parkinson and lived the last 44 years in Holden. Annie graduated from Wachusett...
Margaret E. Shillinsky
Sep 9, 2023
Athol – Margaret E. Shillinsky, 81, died peacefully on Saturday, September 9, 2023. She was born and raised in Worcester, the daughter of Edward F. and Gladys (Leanna) McGuinness. Margaret will be lovingly missed and remembered by her daughters, Marie B. Long and her husband, Leo of Athol and Michelle Kent of Oxford and her husband, Roy Kent, Jr. of...
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