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Dorothy Palenius
Feb 28, 2025
Dorothy A. (Niemi) Palenius, Dot to her friends, joined the presence of her Savior and Lord on Feb. 28, 2025. Born on Jan. 7, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Frederick A. and Anna L (Katajamaki) Niemi. She was raised by her aunts, Ellen and Helen Maki, and her uncle, Arthur Maki, after the passing of her parents....
William Arthur Norton
Feb 28, 2025
Holden - William A. Norton (EZ), 85, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 28, 2025, at UMass Memorial Healthcare - University Campus in Worcester. Born in Boston to the late William L. and Norma E. (Fritz) Norton, William was raised in Arlington. A proud graduate of Arlington High School, Class of 1957, he went on to earn a master's degree...
Helen Mae Gustafson Holmes
Feb 28, 2025
HOLDEN - Helen Mae Gustafson Holmes, 91, of Holden, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 28, 2025 surrounded by her loving family, after a period of declining health. Helen was born in Worcester, the daughter of Gunnar Manfrid and Elsie Judith (Carlson) Gustafson. She worked for many years for International Industries, performing administrative duties required for imports and exports from...
Edward Leo Parady
Feb 27, 2025
Edward L. Parady, 85, of West Boylston, passed away on February 27th, leaving behind a legacy of love and dedication. Born in Worcester to the late Leo and Lorraine (Bosse) Parady, Edward was a devoted husband, father, and Papa. He is survived by his beloved wife of 59 years, Sandra L. (Feccia), his daughter Leslie and her son Alex, his...
Kermit H. Jackson
Feb 27, 2025
WEST BOYLSTON - Kermit Hatfield Jackson, devoted father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend, passed away at age 97 on February 27, 2025, at Oakdale Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center in West Boylston, Massachusetts. Kermit was born in San Francisco, California on August 17, 1927 to Larry Nelson Jackson and Helen Pearl Christansen Jackson. He spent his early years in Manhasset...
Benjamin Herbert Cranson
Feb 27, 2025
One of the kindest people in the world passed away on February 27, 2025. Benjamin Herbert Cranson, a beloved child of God (born June 26, 1975) ended his last day after a brutal five-year battle with cancer. Despite very long odds, Ben fought incredibly hard with resilience, strength and a positive attitude that serves as a model for us all....
Dennis Francis Barry, Jr
Feb 25, 2025
Dennis F. Barry, Jr., 35, of Worcester, a loving son, grandson, nephew, cousin and friend passed away surrounded by his adoring family on Tuesday, February 25, 2025. Dennis was born on August 31, 1989, in Worcester, Massachusetts. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandmother Rochelle (Charland) Barry and his maternal grandparents, Ann (Brady) McLean and Andrew P. Mclean,...
Jacqueline (Black) Ross
Feb 24, 2025
The Graveside Funeral Service for Jacqueline (Black) Ross will be available for live streaming (and after) beginning at 11:00 AM on Friday, March 7, 2025 via the following link: https://client.tribucast.com/tcid/a25034858262511 HUDSON - With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Jacqueline Black Ross, who, at 91, lived a life as vibrant and full as the art she loved. She was...
John Donald Richard
Feb 23, 2025
Rutland - John D. Richard, 74, died peacefully at home on Sunday, February 23, 2025. He was born in Worcester, the son of the late Arthur J. and Gladys (Becklund) Richard and graduated from the former Worcester Boy's Trade High School. John proudly served in the United States Army during the Viet Nam era. He had a lifelong passion for...
Jacqueline Michelle Gerardi
Feb 22, 2025
The Funeral Service for Jacqueline Michelle Gerardi will be available for live streaming (and after) beginning at 11:00 AM on Monday, March 3, 2025 via the following link: https://client.tribucast.com/tcid/a25021807050204 WORCESTER - Jacqueline Michelle Gerardi, 58, passed away on Saturday, February 22, 2025, after a brief battle with an illness. Jacquie was born on November 5, 1966, in Corner Brook, Newfoundland,...
Regina Smith
Feb 22, 2025
RUTLAND - Regina "Gina" C. Smith, 86, of Rutland passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by love on Saturday, February 22, 2025. Gina was born on July 6, 1938 to Reginald and Evelyn (Chase) Cameron. She grew up on a pastoral farm in North Easton, MA with four sisters and one brother. Milking cows, collecting eggs and plucking chickens...
Helen Kerxhalli
Feb 21, 2025
HOLDEN - Helen Elaine (Joseph) Kerxhalli passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on February 20. Born to Albanian immigrants Christo and Pauline (Ligori) Joseph, Helen grew up in South Boston in a family of 10 children. As the eldest daughter, she helped her parents raise her younger siblings and worked in the family market, K & 8th Street, in...
Jim R. Ash
Feb 21, 2025
STERLING - James "Jim" R. Ash, 73, of Sterling died on Friday, February 21, 2025, at UMass Memorial Medical Center- University Campus after a short illness. Born on April 10, 1951, in Holden, Jim Ash was the beloved son of Charles and Myrtle (Eccleston) Ash. A lifelong resident of Sterling, Jim graduated from Wachusett Regional High School in 1969. Jim...
Brian A. Connolly
Feb 20, 2025
MASHPEE - Brian A. Connolly, 72, of Mashpee died on February 20, 2025 in his home. He was born on April 30, 1952, in Clinton to Joseph F. and Constance M. (Duggan) Connolly. He grew up in upstate New York where he attended high school and college. Brian has lived on Cape Cod for many years working in the restaurant...
Renato O. Silva
Feb 19, 2025
WEST BOYLSTON - Renato Oliveira Silva, 69, a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 19, surrounded by his loving family at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston. Born in Terceira before being raised in Faial - both picturesque islands of the Azores - Renato was the beloved son of the late Jose B. and...
Carl A. Mellor, Sr.
Feb 17, 2025
JEFFERSON – Carl A. Mellor, Sr., age 68, died unexpectedly on Monday, February 17, 2025. Born in Worcester, Carl was the son of Ellsworth and Norma (Carlson) Mellor and was a lifelong resident of Central Massachusetts. Carl graduated from Wachusett Regional High School in 1974 and pursued a long career as a machinist. He was the owner of EP Mellor...
Jane Dube
Feb 16, 2025
STERLING - Jane (Himmer) Dube, 74, of Sterling, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Sunday, February 16, 2025, at UMass Memorial Medical Center - University Campus. Born on March 4, 1950, in Clinton, she was the daughter of Albert L. and Eva M. (Peeso) Himmer. A lifelong resident of Sterling, Jane graduated from Wachusett Regional High...
Barbara M. Deschenes
Feb 15, 2025
WEST BOYLSTON - Barbara M. (Tarckini) Deschenes, 91, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 15, at Rose Monahan Hospice Residence in Worcester. Born in Hartford, CT, and raised in Millbury, Barbara was the daughter of Emil C. and Doris V. (Lebel) Tarckini. She made West Boylston her home for the past 60 years. She was predeceased by her beloved husband...
Grace Ann Hebert
Feb 15, 2025
SEBRING, FL - Grace Ann Hebert, age 82, passed away peacefully on February 15, 2025, at Good Shepherd Hospice in Sebring, FL, after a courageous and long-fought battle with heart failure and chronic kidney disease. Born and raised in Worcester, MA, Grace was the beloved daughter of the late Jeremiah and Grace (Cool) Moynihan. She attended Worcester Public Schools and...
Wesley W. Mowry
Feb 14, 2025
Wesley "Whit" Mowry, a man who loved love, and in a fitting farewell, passed away peacefully on Valentine's Day, just shy of his 94th birthday. He is formerly of Sterling and Acton, MA and Hartland, VT. Whit was born in Worcester, the son of the late Wesley and Alice (Atwood) Mowry. He graduated from Classical High School and attended WPI....
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