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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...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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