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Robert "Bob" Allan Wilby
Aug 20, 2023
PAXTON - I'm writing to say goodbye to my blessed wife, Nancy (Hogancamp) Wilby, for 58 years of life together through a wonderful relationship of support and care. Goodbye to our son, David Wilby of Brunswick, ME, and his wife Jennifer Snow, their son Calder and daughter Ellison Wilby. Goodbye to our wonderful daughter Tonya Wilby, and her three daughters,...
Norman T. Doherty Sr.
Aug 19, 2023
Sterling - Norman T. Doherty, Sr., 84 of Sterling, died after a brief illness on August 19, 2023. Norman was a long-time resident of Sterling and a member of St. Richards’s of Chichester in Sterling. Norman was born to Thomas and Josephine (Vizard) Doherty in Cambridge, MA where he attended St. Mary’s Church and graduated from St. John’s High School...
Denise E. "The Kid" Nicolas
Aug 19, 2023
WORCESTER - Denise E. "The Kid" (LeBlanc) Nicolas passed away on Saturday, August 19, 2023, at Lahey Hospital and Medical Center in Burlington. She was 58. Born in Worcester and raised in Holden, Denise was the daughter of the late Roger W. and Deno A. (Barton) LeBlanc and lived the last 35 years in Worcester. She will be lovingly remembered...
Carl B. Harris, Jr.
Aug 19, 2023
RUTLAND -- Carl B. Harris Jr. passed away peacefully at home with his loving family by his side on Saturday, August 19, 2023. He was 82. Born in Worcester on May 30, 1941, Carl was the son of Carl B. Harris Sr. and Myrtle R. (Frew) Harris. And lived the last 55 years in Rutland. Carl was raised in Worcester...
Ruth E. Carlson
Aug 16, 2023
WORCESTER - Ruth E. Carlson, a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother passed away on August 16, 2023, in her husband's loving arms with her family at her side. Ruth leaves behind her devoted husband of thirty years, Jon P. Carlson. In addition, she lovingly leaves behind her children Lynne Ciociolo of Shrewsbury, Kenneth Daignault Jr. of South Yarmouth, Laurie...
Joseph "Joe" Gaze Jr.
Aug 13, 2023
JEFFERSON - Joseph (Joe) Gaze, Jr., passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by loved ones on August 13, 2023, following a battle with colon cancer. Born November 4, 1948 in Westfield, MA, to Joseph Gaze, Sr. and Mary (Brezniak) Gaze, Joe was the eldest of his siblings: Nancy Gaze of Bradenton, FL; Dan Gaze (Val) of Southampton, MA; Elaine...
Evadelle L. Roy
Aug 13, 2023
HOLDEN - Evadelle "Penny" L. (Spaulding) Roy passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 13, 2023, in the loving care of the dedicated staff at the Odd Fellows Home in Worcester. She was 91. Born in Cornish, New Hampshire, Evadelle was raised Holden the daughter of Walter E. and Lillian E. (Oster) Spaulding. Her deceased husband, Henry "Pete" Roy of 50+...
Paul D. "Crank" Wagner Sr.
Aug 12, 2023
Boylston – Paul D. "Crank" Wagner, Sr., 67, died peacefully with his loving family by his side, on Saturday, August 12, 2023, at UMass Memorial Healthcare – University Campus, Worcester. He was born in Holden, the son of the late Ralph O. Wagner, Jr. and Betty Lou (Ostberg) Wagner. Paul was a long-time Boylston resident and graduated from Tahanto Regional...
Waldemar Charles Zisch
Aug 12, 2023
CHELMSFORD - Waldemar Charles ("Charlie") Zisch, 81, beloved husband of Mary Margaret ("Peggy") (O'Connor) Zisch, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 12, 2023, at the Lahey Clinic Hospital & Medical Center in Burlington, MA. Born in Poland and raised in West Germany and Worcester, MA, he was a son of the late Karl and Anna (Wysocka) Zisch of L'viv, Ukraine....
Yefim Gorodetsky
Aug 11, 2023
WORCESTER – Yefim Gorodetsky, 95, died peacefully on Friday, August 11, 2023, at the Jewish Healthcare Center in Worcester, MA. Yefim was born in Odessa, Ukraine, the son of Marcus and Riva (Osilevich) Gorodetsky. He earned a Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Odessa Polytechnic Institute, and pursued a career in the Machine Tool Industry as a Mechanical Engineer. He...
Richard H. Johnson
Aug 11, 2023
WORCESTER - Richard H. Johnson passed away on August 11, 2023, after a brief hospitalization; he was 84 years old. Richard was born and raised in Worcester, MA growing up in the Vernon Hill neighborhood. A 1956 graduate of Classical High School, he also received his Associate’s Degree from Worcester Junior College. In his youth, Richard loved to play sports...
Joan E. Zaramba
Aug 11, 2023
WORCESTER - Joan E. Zaramba, 75, beloved wife of the late Philip C. Zaramba, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Friday, August 11, 2023 at the UMass Memorial Medical Center – University Campus. Born and raised in Holden, she was a daughter of the late Percy and Elizabeth (Chapel) Decker. After graduating from Wachusett High School,...
Dale A. Narva
Aug 11, 2023
RUTLAND – Dale A. Narva passed away peacefully at home on Friday, August 11, 2023. He was 72. Born in Worcester, Dale was the son of Edwin E. and Lily H. (Lyra) Narva and lived in Rutland his entire life. Dale was a graduate of Wachusett Regional High School, class of 1969. He worked in the automotive industry for over...
Patricia Ann (White) Frysinger
Aug 9, 2023
HOLDEN – Patricia Ann (White) Frysinger, age 95, passed away peacefully surrounded by loving family members on Wednesday, August 9, 2023. Born in Harrod, OH, Patricia was currently a resident of Holden. Patricia was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Benar Frysinger and her oldest child, Douglas Frysinger (NY). She is survived by her children, Jacqueline Butler (MA), Jeffrey...
Geoffrey D. Guntharp
Aug 8, 2023
WEBSTER – Geoffrey D. Guntharp, 76, beloved husband of Dianne (Malitas) Guntharp, passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, August 8, 2023. Born in Columbus, OH, and raised in Japan and Oahu, Hawaii, he was son of the late George and Enid (Ovens) Guntharp. Geoff earned a bachelor’s degree in theater...
Michael J. Lamb
Aug 7, 2023
WORCESTER – Michael J. Lamb, 55, beloved husband of Mary (Turcotte) Lamb, passed away peacefully at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston surrounded by his loving family. Born and raised in Worcester, he was the son of the late Jean (Lech) Lamb. He will be lovingly missed by his wife of 32 years, Mary of Holden; his two daughters, Shannon Lamb...
Miriam J. Jensen
Aug 7, 2023
BARRE – Miriam J. Jensen, age 67, left this earth to be with God on Monday, August 7th, 2023 after a year long battle with pancreatic cancer. Born in Portland, ME, the daughter of the late Maynard and Greta (Johanson) Jensen. Miriam grew up in Westbrook, ME, graduating from the Westbrook High School class of 1973. She earned a Bachelor...
Richard L. Foster
Aug 7, 2023
STERLING - Richard L. Foster passed away peacefully at home on Monday, August 7, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. He was 87. Born in Worcester on July 7, 1936, Dick was the son of the late Ernest A. Foster and lived all his life in Sterling. Dick was a 1954 graduate of Clinton High School. Upon graduating high school,...
Edith M. (Noftle) Masters
Aug 5, 2023
HOLDEN – Edith M. (Noftle) Masters, age 98, passed away peacefully at home in Holden with her family by her side. Born in St. Johns, Newfoundland, Edith was the daughter of the late John and Amelia (Gill) Noftle. Edith grew up on a farm in Newfoundland and lived 26 years in Canada, where the last few years she spent teaching...
Bruce A. Towner
Aug 3, 2023
BARRE - Bruce A. Towner passed away at home on Wednesday, August 2, 2023, from a prolonged illness. He was 66. Born and raised in Worcester, Bruce was the son of Wayne and Rosemary (Wood) Towner and lived in Cherry Valley and Hardwick before moving to South Barre in 2007. He worked as a machinist for Form Roll Die Corp....
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