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Janet H. Hanson
Nov 5, 2023
SUTTON - Janet H. Hanson, formerly of Shrewsbury, passed away on Sunday, November 5, 2023, after a brief illness. She was 80 years old. Born in Worcester on March 21, 1943, Janet was the daughter of Walter W. and Esther L. Hanson and lived the last 12 years in Sutton. She is survived by her brother John W. Hanson, her...
Arthur R. Josephson
Nov 4, 2023
RUTLAND/SOUTH BARRE - Arthur "Robert" Josephson, aka Bob, AutoBob, and Friar Tuck of Rutland and South Barre, passed away on November 4, 2023, at UMass Memorial Hospital surrounded by his family after a battle with dementia. He leaves behind his three daughters whom he raised as a single parent since they were young: Tina L. Josephson of Hardwick, Shannon M....
Barbara E. Alliegro
Nov 3, 2023
WORCESTER/NORTHBOROUGH - It is with deep sadness, we share that Barbara Ellen Alliegro passed away peacefully, with her children by her side, on November 3, 2023. Barbara was born in Manhattan, New York and was raised in Flushing, New York by Beatrice (Paquette) and Francis Harney and graduated from St. Agnes Academy in College Point. Upon graduation, she attended the...
Celia A. Mclaren
Nov 1, 2023
Worcester - Celia A. (Capurso) McLaren, 77, died peacefully on Wednesday, November 1, 2023. She was born in Worcester, the daughter of the late Domenic and Mary (Chesna) Capurso and grew up in the Shrewsbury Street neighborhood of Worcester. Celia graduated from Commerce High School with the class of 1964. She went on to serve as Supervisor of Central Mail...
Gerald Robert Berry
Nov 1, 2023
HOLDEN – Gerald Robert Berry, 91, died Wednesday, November 1, 2023, at Care One in Millbury. He was the son of Harold Berry and Viola (Sheard) Berry. He leaves three sons, James S. Berry of Brimfield, Robert G. Berry of Webster, and John J. Berry of Sterling; two daughters, Carolyn Berry of Columbus, OH and Susan P. Berry of Webster;...
Alan Martin Nelson
Oct 28, 2023
Alan Martin Nelson, 89, of Holden, passed away at Oakdale Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center in West Boylston, on October 28th, 2023 after a brief illness. He was the son of the late Agnes (Moran) Nelson and Einar Nelson. Alan is survived by his wife of 61 years, Clare (Christmas) Nelson, his children Margaret Nelson of Holden, Timothy Nelson and...
Hubert G Meunier
Oct 27, 2023
Holden - Hubert G. Meunier, Ph.D., 88, beloved husband of Ronelle (Troiano) Meunier, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Friday, October 27, 2023. Born in Providence, R.I., he was the son of the late Hubert and Lillian (Securo) Meunier. After his high school graduation, Hubert went on to further his education. He received a bachelor's degree...
Rebecca G. (Howe) Henry
Oct 26, 2023
Rebecca G. (Howe) Henry, 61, died peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, October 26, 2023, at her home in Paxton. She grew up in Shrewsbury, the daughter of Marcia (Keeley) Sullivan and the late Allen Howe. Rebecca graduated from Shrewsbury High School and went on to find her true talent in kitchen design. During her career Rebecca shared...
Sylvia (Garber) Webman
Oct 25, 2023
WORCESTER – Sylvia “Sip” (Garber) Webman, 103, died peacefully Wednesday, October 25, 2023, after a period of declining health, a valiant fight, and a lengthy hospital stay. Born in Bialystok, Poland, Sip was the daughter of Paul and Sarah (Schulte) Garber and was raised in Lynn, Massachusetts. She was fiercely proud of and loved her family, including her brothers Aaron...
Diane L Christian
Oct 23, 2023
Fitchburg/Sterling - Diane L. (Marcy) Christian, 77, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, October 23, 2023. Born and raised in Leominster, she was the daughter of the late John and Gertrude (O'Meara) Marcy. Diane graduated from St. Bernard's High School and went on to further her education. She received a bachelor's degree from Fitchburg State College and earned a master's degree...
Dolores Rouleau
Oct 19, 2023
Dolores Rouleau (Kozloski), 90, passed away peacefully on October 19, 2023. Dolores was born in Brooklyn, NY and at a young age, moved with her family to Millers Falls, MA, where her family started a small farm. Dolores spoke fondly of her time as a young girl, working on the farm with her family. After high school, she attended Rutledge...
Helen I. (Heller) Comeau
Oct 18, 2023
STERLING - Helen I. (Heller) Comeau of Sterling, MA, passed away on October 18, 2023. She is survived by her loving husband, David; daughter, Jill and her husband Randy Broxson; grandchildren; and many loved ones. Born in Lacona, Iowa, to John and Ida Heller on November 26, 1946, Helen loved her youth in a close-knit, German, agricultural town. She enjoyed...
Gordon W. White
Oct 16, 2023
HOLDEN, MA - Gordon Wilfred White, 85, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 16, 2023. A lifelong resident of Holden, MA, Gordon was the son of the late Lavinia and Samuel White. Gordon was a member of the First Baptist Church of Holden his entire life. He was a prominent figure known for his cooking abilities, sense of humor and...
Althea (Weinstein) Shef
Oct 15, 2023
NORTHAMPTON - Althea (Weinstein) Shef (95) passed away peacefully this past week with family and friends at her side. Born January 1, 1928, to Sonia and Irving Weinstein, Althea grew up in Worcester, Massachusetts, with her brothers Hyman and Bernard. She graduated from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, with a Bachelor of Arts, and eventually received a Masters in...
Dorothy Anne "Da" (Wallace) Oser
Oct 14, 2023
Worcester - Dorothy Anne Wallace Droser (known as DA), age 97, died peacefully at home with family on October 14, 2023. She was born in Rochester, NY in the midst of a blizzard on January 21, 1926, to William Wallace, a ceramic engineer and Hazel Struble Wallace who taught in a one-room school house. DA had two beloved siblings both...
Jeffrey Earl Mead Sr.
Oct 13, 2023
Jeffrey Earl Mead passed away peacefully with family by his side on Friday, October 13, 2023, after enduring a period of illness. Jeffrey was born December 9, 1955, in Worcester and was raised on Manor Road in Auburn. He graduated from Auburn High and attended Dean College and Utah State. Over decades he built a career in manufacturing with time...
Lyle "Joe" D. Harrington
Oct 11, 2023
WEST BOYLSTON/AUBURN - Lyle "Joe" D. Harrington, 75, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, October 11, 2023, after a short illness. Born in Worcester and raised in Auburn, Joe was the son of the late Dubrelle M. and Charlotte T. (Ayrton) Harrington and lived the last 18 years in West Boylston. He will be lovingly remembered...
Terrence John Barnicle
Oct 11, 2023
WORCESTER - Terrence John Barnicle, 81, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 11, at St. Francis Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Worcester, MA, after a courageous battle with cancer. "Terry", as he was known to family and friends, was a beloved brother and uncle whose devotion to learning and teaching was legendary. Terry is the son of John and Catherine Mabel...
Rita A. Hayes
Oct 6, 2023
Rita A. (Sawyer) Hayes, 83, beloved wife of Deacon Myles “Ray” Hayes, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 6, 2023, at UMass Memorial Healthcare, University Campus. She was the daughter of the late Wilfrid E. and Edna J. (Bernard) Sawyer. Rita was a dedicated wife, mother, grand-mother, sister, aunt, and friend. There was nothing that she enjoyed more than spending...
Richard C. Solomon
Oct 5, 2023
LAUDERDALE LAKES, FL – Richard Solomon, aged 77, died Thursday October 5, 2023, at a nursing home in Lauderdale Lakes, Florida. Born in Worcester, Richard was the son of Bennett and Gertrude (Alpert) Solomon and lived in Lauderdale Lakes, FL. for more than 40 years. While in Worcester he owned and operated Sparkle Car Wash as well as owning real...
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