Obituaries

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Margaret Ann Kittredge

Margaret Ann Kittredge

Jun 30, 2023

WORCESTER - Margaret Ann Kittredge, 90, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, June 30, 2023. She was born in Worcester, the daughter of Joseph J. and Madeline F. (Cosgrove) Kittredge and was a lifelong resident of Worcester. She was predeceased by her brother, John Kittredge. Services for Margaret are private and will be held at the convenience of the...

Sylvia Fierer Glick

Sylvia Fierer Glick

Jun 27, 2023

WORCESTER - Sylvia Fierer Glick, 86, a lifelong resident of Worcester, MA died peacefully on June 27, 2023. Sylvia was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. She was the daughter of Samuel and Rose (Shevitz) Fierer. Sylvia was a member of Hadassah, the Jewish Healthcare Center and its Auxiliary, Secretary of the Board of Directors of...

Alpheus S. Mascr

Alpheus S. Mascr

Jun 27, 2023

OAKHAM – Alpheus S. Mascroft, Jr., 95, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, June 27, 2023, after an illness. He was born in Memphis, TN, the son of Alpheus and Eva Mae (Hansbrough) Mascroft and had lived in Oakham for over 60 years. His loving wife of 61 years, Shirley M. (Smith) Mascroft, passed...

Michael T. Houlihan

Michael T. Houlihan

Jun 24, 2023

HOLDEN – Michael T. Houlihan, age 75, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 24, 2023 at St. Francis Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Worcester. Born in Worcester, he was the son of the late John and Anne (Nuttal) Houlihan. Raised in Worcester, Mike graduated from St. Stephens High School and went on to earn his bachelor’s degree in English from...

Judith "Judy" A. (Crosby) Mather

Judith "Judy" A. (Crosby) Mather

Jun 23, 2023

STERLING – Judith “Judy” A. (Crosby) Mather, 81, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Friday, June 23, 2023. She was born in Worcester, the daughter of Dr. Walter Crosby and Mildred (Brick) Crosby and had lived in Sterling for most of her life. She leaves her daughters, Bethanne Groccia and her husband, Frank of Worcester, Suzanne Hart and her...

Christopher Gordon Olds

Christopher Gordon Olds

Jun 23, 2023

STERLING – Christopher Gordon Olds, 38, died on June 23. Born in Worcester, Chris was the son of Randy and Pamela (O’Connor) Olds and was a lifelong resident of Sterling. Chris worked for many years as a laborer in the construction industry. Christopher was a loving soul and he cared deeply for any and all animals, especially his beloved cat...

Audrey (Tillotson) Bishop

Audrey (Tillotson) Bishop

Jun 23, 2023

North Brookfield/Holden – Audrey (Tillotson) Bishop, 93, died peacefully on Friday, June 23, 2023, at Dodge Park Rest Home in Worcester. Audrey was born in Johnson, Vermont, in the area known as the Northeast Kingdom. During the Depression, her family moved to Massachusetts and settled in North Brookfield, first on School Street and later in “The Round House” on Rufus...

Ted J. Brunter

Ted J. Brunter

Jun 22, 2023

HOLDEN – Ted J. Brunter, 60, passed away Thursday, June 22, 2023, at UMass Memorial Healthcare – University Campus after an illness. He was born in La Chapelle Saint-Mesmin, France, the son of the late John Brunter and had lived in Glen Cove, Long Island, NY for years before moving to Holden. He leaves his daughter, Jessica Brunter of Windermere,...

Marsha E. (Byram) Mackenzie

Marsha E. (Byram) Mackenzie

Jun 22, 2023

WORCESTER – Marsha E. (Byram) MacKenzie, age 63, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 22, 2023 at St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester. Born in Worcester, she was the daughter of the late Howard L. and Margaret R. (O’Day) Byram. Marsha spent her childhood in Paxton, graduating from Wachusett Regional High School. She earned an associate’s degree in dental hygiene from...

Samuel Chase Davenport

Samuel Chase Davenport

Jun 21, 2023

Jefferson – Samuel C. Davenport, 90, died peacefully on Wednesday, June 21, 2023 at Rose Monahan Hospice Home, Worcester. He was born on Staten Island, NYC, the son of Stephen R. and Mariana B. (Bonnell) Davenport and grew up in New York and Riverside, CT. Sam graduated from Kent School, Kent, CT in 1951 and went on to earn a...

Barbara Bulfinch

Barbara Bulfinch

Jun 21, 2023

RUTLAND - Barbara Bulfinch, 97, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, June 21, 2023, after an illness. She was born in Holden, the daughter of Malcolm and Ruth (Montcalm) Bulfinch and had lived most of her life in Rutland. She leaves her sister, Bette Peloquin of Princeton; and many nieces, nephews, grand-nieces, and grand-nephews. She was predeceased by her...

Vitaly Kozlov

Vitaly Kozlov

Jun 17, 2023

WORCESTER - Vitaly Kozlov (born Finkelberg), 80, died on June 17, 2023 at St. Vincent Hospital, Worcester after a brief illness. Vitaly will be lovingly missed and remembered by his wife of 53 years, Olga Kozlov, and children Slava Kozlov and Michelle Gewandter. He was predeceased by his youngest son, Alexander Kozlov, in 2020. He also leaves behind son-in-law Justin...

David G. Allen

David G. Allen

Jun 17, 2023

WORCESTER - David G. Allen, 89, passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home, surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, June 17, 2023. His beloved wife of 67 years, Joan (Grenier) Allen, recently passed away in February. David was born and raised in Worcester, a son of the late Hugh and Doris (Gould) Allen. After graduating from Boys...

Patricia F. (Breen) Cote

Patricia F. (Breen) Cote

Jun 15, 2023

WORCESTER - Patricia F. (Breen) Cote, 90, passed away peacefully with her beloved husband by her side on Thursday, June 15, 2023. Born in Milford in 1932, Pat was the daughter of Joseph and Mary (DiNardo) Breen. She is survived by her husband of 69 years, Joseph L. Cote, Sr.; a son William Cote of Haverhill; a granddaughter, Angela Cote;...

Ruth Paula Ladd

Ruth Paula Ladd

Jun 15, 2023

WORCESTER - Ruth Paula Ladd left her earthly existence June 15, 2023, one month shy of her 92nd birthday. Ruth was a devoted wife and mother, showering her children with loving care, and instilling the values of honesty, integrity and humor. Ruth leaves her beloved husband of 72 years, David Ladd, and three children, Francine Sohn, of Pacific Palisades CA...

Josephine A. Evangelista

Josephine A. Evangelista

Jun 14, 2023

Worcester - Josephine A. "Jo-Ann" (Howe) Evangelista, 92, died peacefully on Wednesday, June 14, 2023, at Notre Dame Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Worcester after a short period of declining health. She was born and raised in Worcester, the daughter of Roland and Gladys (Smallridge) Howe and graduated from Commerce High School, class of 1949. Jo-Ann married the late Anthony...

Ann B. Wall

Ann B. Wall

Jun 14, 2023

Ann B. Wall of Paxton, MA passed away peacefully at home on June 14th, 2023. Ann was born Elizabeth Ann Beach to the late James Gordy & Florence (Collins) Beach in Hebron, a rural town on the Eastern shore of Maryland. She was a graduate of Hebron High School and Goldey Beacom Business College in the executive secretarial program. She...

Cathy-Ann Bergeron- Buckley

Cathy-Ann Bergeron- Buckley

Jun 13, 2023

LUNENBURG – Cathy-Ann Bergeron-Buckley, 65, formerly of Fitchburg, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 13, 2023, at UMass Memorial Healthcare – University Campus in Worcester. She was born in Fitchburg on December 4, 1957, the daughter of the late George L. Bergeron, Jr. and Theresa J. (Clermont) Bergeron. She was a graduate of Fitchburg High School and worked as a...

Michael R. Lovely

Michael R. Lovely

Jun 11, 2023

Jefferson — Michael R. Lovely, 66, died peacefully at home on Sunday, June 11, 2023. He was born in Holden, the son of Richard F. and Barbara M. (Barry) Lovely and lived in Jefferson for most of his life. Michael attended Wachusett High School and went on to co-own and operate Busy Bee Nursery and Landscape Construction in Jefferson. He...

Elsa Charlotte (Vennberg) Whitmore

Elsa Charlotte (Vennberg) Whitmore

Jun 8, 2023

Elsa Charlotte (Vennberg) Whitmore passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 8th, 2023 at the Oakdale Nursing Home in West Boylston, MA. She was 105 years old. Elsa was born in Fitchburg, MA on January 24th, 1918. She grew up in Fitchburg with her parents Anna and David Vennberg, and attended Fitchburg Public Schools, graduating from Fitchburg High School. Elsa lived...