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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
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
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
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
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
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...
Joseph D. Mccorkle
Jun 8, 2023
HOLDEN - Joseph D. McCorkle passed away on June 8th, 2023, at Brookside Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Webster at the age of 62. He was born on May 26, 1961. Joe is survived by his parents James and Eileen McCorkle; his children Jessica, Joseph and Joshua McCorkle. Joe was the proud grandfather of Sunshine McCorkle. Forever remembered by his...
Paul A. Bobkowski Sr.
Jun 8, 2023
Holden – Paul A. Bobkowski, Sr., 86, died peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, June 8, 2023. He was born in Luzerne, PA to Adolph and Helen (Skrabut) Bobkowski and was raised in Bridgeport, CT. He lived in Holden for 54 years where he raised his family. Paul proudly served in the United States Air Force...
Herbert B.P. Bingham
Jun 7, 2023
PRINCETON - Herbert B.P. Bingham, 81, passed away at home on Wednesday, June 7, 2023, after an illness. He was born in Fitchburg, the son of Belding E. and Marjorie S. (Prentiss) Bingham and had lived in Maryland before moving back to Princeton in 1979. He leaves his sons, Douglas S. Bingham and his wife, Yu of Port St. Lucie,...
Deanna "Dee Dee" (Gregson) Hoaglund
Jun 7, 2023
STERLING/ATHOL - Deanna "Dee Dee" (Gregson) Hoaglund, 76, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 7, 2023, at Sterling Village. Her loving husband of 53 years, Harry G. Hoaglund, passed away in 2018. She leaves her sons, Dean Hoaglund and his friend, Tracey Taylor, and Tim Hoaglund all of Clinton; her daughter, Holly Senecal and her husband, John of Sterling; her...
Elaine Casdin Feingold
Jun 5, 2023
Elaine's Funeral Service will be available via ZOOM on Wednesday, June 7 at 11:00 am via the following link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81571037112?pwd=azd5ZXU4bTlocmtlUUpGUWErT0swUT09 Meeting ID: 815 7103 7112 Passcode: 783770 WORCESTER - Elaine Casdin Feingold, 84, a resident of Ramat Aviv, Israel and Worcester, MA died peacefully on June 5, 2023. Elaine was a strong and supportive wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and...
Barbara A. Spakauskas
Jun 5, 2023
JEFFERSON- Barbara Spakauskas, 84, of Jefferson MA, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 5, 2023, surrounded by her loving family, after years of fighting Parkinson's disease with strength and resilience. Family meant everything to Barbara. She is survived by her devoted husband, Ronald Spakauskas; her beloved children, Wendy Nickel, Cheryl Spakauskas, Joel Spakauskas and his wife, Wendi; her grandchildren who...
Richard M. Jacobs
Jun 5, 2023
The Funeral Service for Dr. Richard M. Jacobs will be available on ZOOM at 11:00 AM on Thursday, June 8 via the following link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85201338288?pwd=Y2NlRi85cVk5by9zOXpiaDNMZ2dhZz09 Meeting ID: 852 0133 8288 Passcode: 884134 WORCESTER – Dr. Richard Marc Jacobs, 69, died at home on Monday, June 5, surrounded by the loving presence of his family. Richard was born in Worcester, the...
Martha Pearl Gibbs
Jun 4, 2023
RUTLAND - On June 4, 2023, Martha Pearl Gibbs, of Rutland, passed away peacefully at the Rose Monahan Hospice Home in Worcester, at the age of 90. Born June 7, 1932, in Ayer, Martha was the daughter of Joseph F. Gendreau and Helen (Lahti) Sandell. After attending schools in Ayer, she moved to Fitchburg and graduated from Fitchburg High School...
Rosa Albano (Matias) Morrow
Jun 4, 2023
Worcester- Rosa Albano (Matias Morrow), 78, of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Sunday June 4th, 2023 surrounded by her loving family after a courageous battle with cancer. She leaves her beloved husband Steve Morrow; two daughters, Laura Bennis (Jeffrey Sullivan) and Kelly Nelson (who was predeceased by her long-time companion William Bibaud); four grandchildren, Anthony (A.J.) Bennis, Jordan (Nelson) Knox...
Pauline A. Brodeur
Jun 3, 2023
Pauline A. (Duquette) Brodeur, 91, beloved wife of Paul H. Brodeur, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home, surrounded by her family, on Saturday, June 3, 2023. Born and raised in Worcester, she was a daughter of the late Isadore and Anita (Remillard) Duquette. Pauline and Paul were married and settled in Holden where together they raised their...
Virginia (Schmidt) Ittner
Jun 3, 2023
STERLING - Virginia E. (Schmidt) Ittner passed away June 3, 2023 at HealthAlliance Leominster Hospital. Daughter of the late William and V. Estelle (Hamilton) Schmidt, she was born in Clinton, MA January 20, 1932. She attended Clinton schools and graduated with high honors from Clinton High School. Virginia worked at many local businesses, including Colonial Press, Iandoli’s Market and Clinton...
Dana Bryce Forsberg
Jun 1, 2023
MONTEREY, CA/HOLDEN, MA - Dana Bryce Forsberg, 74, passed away in Monterey California, June 1, 2023. Dana was born on November 20, 1948, in Holden, Ma. Dana is survived by his sister Dianne Erickson, and her husband Gary of West Boylston; his brother Douglas Forsberg and his companion Martha of Wilton, NH; along with many nieces and nephews. Dana was...
Lauren James Murray
Jun 1, 2023
Lauren James Murray, 78, beloved husband of Suzanne M. (Downs) Murray, passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home with his loving wife on Thursday, June 1, 2023. Born in Worcester and raised in Sterling, he was a son of the late Elmer and Neverlie (Somers) Murray. Jim was a lifelong resident of Sterling and a graduate of Leominster...
David M. Keay
May 31, 2023
WORCESTER - David Keay passed away peacefully in his sleep on Wednesday, May 31, 2023 at the Rose Monahan Hospice House. He is survived by sons Jeffrey and wife Patricia; Darrell and wife Margaret; grandsons Barclay, Brad, Scot, Brian, and Kevin; great grandchildren Miles, Natalie, and Crew; and nieces Penny, Deborah, and Becki. He was predeceased by his brother Don,...
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