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Peter V. Brennan
Jul 20, 2023
HOLDEN - Peter V. Brennan, 72 , of Littleton, Colorado, and formerly of Jefferson, was a Brother, Father, Uncle, and Grandfather. He passed away on July 20, 2023 after a short battle with cancer. Peter was strong willed, stubborn, and witty to the end, but he also had an enormous heart, a great sense of humor, was strong in his...
Denise J. Clark
Jul 19, 2023
Denise J. (Tucker) Clark, 77, beloved wife of the late Robert Clark, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home, surrounded by the love of her family, on Wednesday, July 19, 2023. Born in Worcester, she was a daughter of the late James and Rita (Fournier) Tucker. Denise was a graduate of Commerce High School and went on to...
Joan S. (Listowich) Strang
Jul 17, 2023
STERLING- Joan S. Strang was born on January 25, 1947, to the late Anthony and Eleanor Listowich of Sterling. She graduated from Worcester State College and received a Master’s in Library Science from Fitchburg State College. Joan worked at Leominster Public Library before beginning her career as a Librarian/Media Specialist at Clinton High School. She retired from the school district...
Jeff Dorsey
Jul 17, 2023
HOLDEN - Jeff Dorsey was born on December 23, 1934 in Deering, Missouri. He was the 7th child of 11 siblings born to George Edward Dorsey, Sr. and Hattie Lee Robinson-Dorsey. Jeff was educated in Missouri and Michigan before moving to Pittsburgh with his family where he attended the Pittsburgh Public School system. Jeff went on to further his education...
Michael D. Mccuen
Jul 17, 2023
RUTLAND - Michael D. McCuen, 82, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 17, 2023 at the Holden Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center. Born in Reading, PA, and raised in Ashburnham, MA, he was the son of the late Burton and Mary (Cook) McCuen. After graduating from Fitchburg High School, Michael enlisted in the United States Air Force and proudly served...
Constantine L. "Dino" Mourginis
Jul 17, 2023
WORCESTER – Constantine L. “Dino” Mourginis, age 92, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 17, 2023, at Knollwood Nursing Center in Worcester. Born in Lowell, he was the son of the late Louis and Angeline (Avanitis) Mourginis. Raised in Boston, Dino graduated from Boston Latin School and went on to earn a Bachelor’s Degree in Education and History from Boston...
Winifred A. Hesemeyer
Jul 15, 2023
NORTHBOROUGH - Winifred A. Hesemeyer, age 91, died peacefully after a short illness on Saturday, July 15, 2023, at the Coleman House in Northborough. Wini was born in Montclair, Quincy, Mass., on July 24, 1931, to the late Walter and Alma (Olmstead) Birch. Her mother, Alma passed away when she was a toddler, and Wini was then raised by her...
Theresa (Faubert) Murray
Jul 13, 2023
STERLING – Theresa D. (Faubert) Murray, 74, peacefully passed away on Thursday, July 13, surrounded by her loving supportive family. Born in Leominster, Terry was the daughter of Raymond P. and Irene M. (Girouard) Faubert and lived the last 55 years in Sterling. She will be lovingly remembered and missed by her husband, Donlin K. Murray; two daughters, Jennifer L....
Melissa Lynne Haringa
Jul 10, 2023
WORCESTER - Melissa Lynne Haringa passed away on Monday, July 10, 2023, at UMass Memorial Medical Center - Lake Ave. Worcester after taking ill at home. She was 42. Born in Milford on May 7, 1981, Melissa was the daughter of Cathy L. (Cahill) Haringa and the late Joseph Haringa Jr. She will be lovingly remembered and missed by her...
Paul Demko, Jr.
Jul 9, 2023
JEFFERSON – Paul Demko, Jr., 78, passed away peacefully at St. Vincent Hospital on Sunday, July 9, 2023, after an illness. He was born in New Britain, CT, the son of Paul S. Demko, Sr., and Clarice (Keyko) Demko. He leaves his wife Pamela Demko; and his sons, Zachary Demko of San Francisco CA, Paulie Demko of Jefferson, and Peter...
Louise Holden
Jul 8, 2023
WORCESTER - Louise Holden, a loving mother and grandmother, peacefully passed surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, July 8, 2023. She was born in Worcester on November 28, 1928, to Philip and Elizabeth (Hanlan) Malm. Louise was a graduate of Commerce High School and earned a degree in Early Childhood Education at Worcester State College. She went on to...
Robert A. Olson, Jr.
Jul 7, 2023
BARRE/SPENCER - Robert A. Olson, Jr. passed away on Friday, July 7, 2023, at Athol Hospital after taking ill at home. He was 74. Born July 8, 1948, and raised in Worcester, Bob was the son of the late Robert A. and Phyllis (Ackley) Olson and lived 18 years in Spencer before moving to Barre in 2013. He leaves his...
James P. Goodrow
Jul 6, 2023
RUTLAND - James P. Goodrow, 84 passed away unexpectedly in his home on Thursday, July 6, 2023. Jim leaves his daughter, Heidi Ravelson (Goodrow) and her husband Bernard of Worcester, MA; his son, James Peter II, his wife Maureen, grandchildren Madison and Hunter of Twin Mountain, NH. He was predeceased by his father John, mother Julia Cooney (Dauderis); brothers John...
Ryan D. Weldon
Jul 6, 2023
WORCESTER - Ryan D. Weldon, age 37, passed away suddenly after a brief illness on Thursday, July 6, 2023 at UMass Memorial Hospital – University Campus. Born in Worcester, the son of Donald E. and Donna F. (Barber) Weldon. Ryan grew up in Princeton and graduated from Wachusett Regional High School, class of 2004. He worked for over 10 years...
Steven Pacheco
Jul 5, 2023
WORCESTER - Steven Pacheco, 48, died unexpectedly on July 5, 2023. Steve was born in Fall River, the son of Luis Almeida and Gorete Pacheco, both of whom predeceased him. Steve will be missed and remembered by his brothers, Louis Pacheco, Caesar Duarte and David Duarte. Steve was an enthusiastic and active member of Temple Emanuel Sinai in Worcester. He...
Donna M. Maki
Jul 5, 2023
WORCESTER - Donna M. (Burgess) Maki, 72, passed away from complications of diabetes at home surrounded by her family on Wednesday, July 5, 2023. She was born in Grafton, the daughter of Carlton V. and Constance A. (Lavoie) Burgess and had graduated from Burncoat Senior High School. She leaves her beloved husband of 53 years, Robert Maki; her daughter, Christine...
William A. Kennedy, Jr.
Jul 4, 2023
WORCESTER/HOLDEN - William A. Kennedy, Jr., 85, passed away on Tuesday, July 4, 2023 at Tufts Medical Center in Boston after an illness. Born and raised in Bronx, NY, Bill was the son of William A. and Helen (née Clark) Kennedy. He and his wife Monica (née Jasmin) were married in 1966 and lived in Holden for 35 years. In...
Gail Patricia Buckley
Jul 4, 2023
HOLDEN- Gail P. (Swanson) Buckley, 81, died peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family on the morning of July 4, 2023. She was born in Worcester, the daughter of Kenneth W. and Alice B. (Healy) Swanson and graduated from Fitchburg High School. Gail went on to graduate Summa Cum Laude from Worcester State College, earning a Bachelor's in Mathematics...
William F. Gilroy
Jul 3, 2023
RUTLAND/WORCESTER - William F. Gilroy, 86, passed away at home on Monday, July 3, 2023, after a brief illness. He was born in Worcester, the son of Duncan B. and Florence O. (Mercier) Gilroy and had lived most of his life in Worcester before moving to Rutland twenty years ago. He leaves his loving wife of 65 years, Carol G....
Jonathan M. Benoit
Jun 30, 2023
HOLDEN – Jonathan M. Benoit, 27, passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on Friday, June 30, 2023, after a struggle with brain cancer. Jonathan was diagnosed with Glioblastoma back in February 2022. Even with his 18 Month battle, he took on this challenge in his typical carefree fashion. He always had a positive attitude, even up to...
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