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Ruth (Werblin) Lonstein
May 14, 2023
Ruth D. (Werblin) Lonstein, ‘affectionately known as Ma’, age 98, died peacefully on May 14, 2023, at the Jewish Healthcare Center in Worcester. Born in Worcester, Ruth was the daughter of Abraham and Eva (Kulin) Werblin and was a lifelong resident. After graduating from Classical High School, Ruth pursued technical training and worked for many years as a Laboratory Technician...
Christy L. Turner
May 14, 2023
HOLDEN - Christy L. Turner, age 53, passed away on Sunday, May 14, 2023 in the company of her two daughters, after fighting a long battle against endometrial cancer. Born in Leominster, she was the daughter of Robert E. and Karen T. (Kosiewski) Turner. Christy attended Bancroft High School in Worcester, and later attended the University of Miami and graduated...
Patricia Ann Nason
May 13, 2023
HUBBARDSTON/CLINTON - Patricia Ann (Massart) Nason, 87, passed away peacefully with her family by her side at UMass Memorial Health Alliance - Leominster Campus on Saturday, May 13, 2023, after a declining period of health. Born in Woonsocket, RI and raised in Blackstone, MA, Pat was the daughter of Irving F. and Mabel E. (Ray) Massart. She graduated from Blackstone...
Jordan J. Howe
May 12, 2023
Jordan J. Howe, 22, passed away peacefully, surrounded by the love of his parents and siblings, on Friday, May 12, 2023, at St. Vincent Hospital. He was the beloved son of Nathan and Angelina (Morley) Howe. Jordan graduated from Wachusett Regional High School, Class of 2018, and was a member of the school’s football team for four years. After graduation,...
Leesa B. Themistocles
May 12, 2023
MILLIS- Leesa Beth (Fleischman) Themistocles, 59, passed away peacefully at home with her family by her side on May 12, 2023, after a yearlong illness. Leesa was born on February 19, 1964, to Marty Fleischman and Marlene White in Skokie, Il. Leesa and her family moved to Framingham in 1966 and lived there for over thirty years. Leesa and Peter...
Robert W. Halloran
May 11, 2023
SPENCER - Robert W. Halloran passed away on Thursday, May 11, 2023 at his home in Spencer, surrounded by his loving family. Rob was born in Worcester in 1961, one of eight children of Joseph P. and the late (Catherine) Phyllis Halloran. He grew up in the close-knit “Edgie” neighborhood and stayed in touch with many of his childhood friends...
Jane I. (Lindstrom) Foley
May 10, 2023
HOLDEN - Jane I. (Lindstrom) Foley, 95, passed away peacefully at her home with her three children by her side on Wednesday, May 10, 2023. Born and raised in Worcester, she was the daughter of William and Esther (Downey) Lindstrom and lived most of her life in Holden. She was the loving wife of her husband, Paul J. Foley, for...
Richard N. Gaitane
May 10, 2023
WEST BOYLSTON - Richard N. Gaitane, age 84, passed away on Wednesday, May 10, 2023. Born in Worcester he was the son of the late George and Mary (Vangel) Gaitane of Korce Albania. Richard leaves his beloved wife of 52 years Marilyn (McLaughlin) married on May 9, 1971. They have resided in West Boylston, MA since 1972. He leaves 3...
Robert A. Bernatchez
May 10, 2023
RUTLAND - Robert A. Bernatchez, 89, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Wednesday, May 10, 2023. He was the son of the late Bertrand and Yvonne (St. Armand) Bernatchez. Robert is predeceased by his brothers, George, Maurice and Ernest. He is survived by his sisters, Jeanne Bernatchez and Marie Ruchala and his baby brother, Francis Bernatchez....
David P. Mercurio
May 9, 2023
WEST BOYLSTON - David P. Mercurio passed away peacefully after an illness during the early morning hours of May 9th, 2023 with his wife, daughter and son at his bedside. He was predeceased by his two parents, Daniel and Norina (Carima) Mercurio, and by his brother, John Mercurio. He is survived by his loving wife, Melanie (Asadoorian), of 48 years,...
Peter J. (Pj) Mcdonald
May 9, 2023
On Tuesday, May 16th at 11:00 am, PJ's funeral service will be live-streamed via the following link: https://www.eaglehill.school/landing-pages/in-memoriam HOLDEN - It is with tremendous sadness we announce the sudden passing of Dr. Peter J. McDonald (PJ) of Holden on May 9, 2023. PJ was born in Boston on May 31, 1968, and was the son of the late Charles and...
Ursula V Helle
May 8, 2023
WEST BOYLSTON - Ursula V. (Rapp) Helle, 79, passed away peacefully at home with her husband by her side on May 8, 2023. Born in Rastatt, Germany, Ursula was the daughter of Ernst and Anna (Fuery) Rapp. She is survived by her loving husband of 34 years, Philip F. Helle; a son, Steven Traugh and his wife, Jennifer of Palmer;...
Alan W. Epstein
May 7, 2023
WORCESTER - It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Al “Eppy” Epstein on May 7, 2023, at the age of 81. Eppy was born on August 2, 1941 in Worcester and was a beloved member of the community throughout his life. A star athlete in high school, he excelled in baseball and basketball and continued playing...
Rosalie (Lasker) Olds
May 6, 2023
The Funeral Service for Rosalie Olds will be available for livestreaming (and after) at 11:00 AM on Monday, May 8 via the following link: https://boxcast.tv/view/funeral-xbm1nmivgukxqqlruozr WORCESTER - Rosalie Olds passed away on May 6 at her home in Worcester, Massachusetts. She was 95 years old. Rosalie was born in New York City, the daughter of Abraham and Fanny (Schless) Lasker,...
John W. Wallace, Jr.
May 5, 2023
PAXTON – John W. Wallace, Jr., 71, passed away unexpectedly at home on Friday, May 5, 2023. Born in Boston and raised in Milton, John was the son of the late John W. and Ellen (O’Leary) Wallace and lived the last 39 years in Paxton. He is survived by his beloved wife of 45 years, Patricia “Trish” (Savage) Wallace; two...
Sharon A. (Peeso) Smith
May 4, 2023
STERLING - Sharon A. (Peeso) Smith, 77, beloved wife of the late Philip Smith, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home, surrounded by her loving family, on Thursday, May 4, 2023. Born in Fitchburg and raised in Sterling, she was the only daughter of the late Elmer and Sylvia (Ovaska) Peeso. After graduating from Wachusett High School, Sharon...
Glen D. Anderson
May 4, 2023
WORCESTER - Glen D. Anderson, 53, took his last breath at home surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, May 4, 2023, at 6:03 p.m. All of us who knew Glen will agree that he was truly special, to the extent that capturing the essence of his life in a few words would be impossible without divine inspiration. Therefore, in...
Patricia Ann Parks
May 3, 2023
PEPPERELL – Patricia Parks, 67, passed away at home in the presence of her loving wife on Wednesday, May 3, 2023, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Evansville, Indiana, Pat was the daughter of William and Ruby B. (Knight) Dameron and lived the last two years in Pepperell. She leaves her wife Mindi H. Parks; a brother, Larry...
David K. Boule
May 3, 2023
WORCESTER - On May 3rd, 2023, David Boule, beloved brother, and uncle, passed away at the age of 77 after a short illness. Dave was a graduate of North High School and Worcester State College. He was a great athlete who loved fishing, racquetball, basketball, and golf. He was also an avid supporter of all New England sports teams. Dave...
Claire R. (Pothier) White
May 2, 2023
RUTLAND - Claire R. (Pothier) White, 92, passed away on Tuesday, May 2, 2023, at UMass Memorial Medical Center - University Campus, after a sudden illness. She was born and raised in Leominster, the daughter of Wilfrid and Juliette (LeBlanc) Pothier and had lived in Rutland since 1958. Her beloved husband of 65 years, Donald L. White, passed away on...
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