Obituaries

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Michael Sparks Foust

Michael Sparks Foust

Jan 29, 2023

HOLDEN - Michael S. Foust, 92, passed away on Sunday, January 29, 2023, at St. Vincent Hospital after an illness. He was born in Elizabeth, New Jersey, the son of Rev. Roscoe T. and Mary E. (Sparks) Foust and had lived in Northborough before moving to Holden in 2006. He leaves his loving wife of 32 years, Sharon R. (Latschar)...

Raymond Armen Kopoyan

Raymond Armen Kopoyan

Jan 28, 2023

New York - Raymond Armen Kopoyan, a beloved husband, father, son, and friend, passed away suddenly and tragically on January 28, 2023, at the young age of 54. He will be deeply missed by all those who knew him. Armen was born and raised in the Armenian community in Worcester, Massachusetts. He later attended UMass Amherst and afterwards worked in...

Gloria L. Goewey

Gloria L. Goewey

Jan 26, 2023

Gloria L Goewey, 91, of Holden Massachusetts died peacefully on January 26, 2023, with her family beside her. She was a devoted wife and mother of 5 children, so having her family along side her during her passing was truly a gift. Her family will miss her loving presence, but are grateful for their treasured memories of her life well-lived...

David P. Lapoint

David P. Lapoint

Jan 26, 2023

David Paul Lapoint, 48, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, January 26, 2023. Born in Worcester and raised in Rutland, David was the son of Bette (Myra) Lapoint and the late Edward Lapoint. David spent much of his life as a laborer, specializing in roofing and siding. He loved working hard, and proudly owned his own siding company for several years....

Burton F. Berg

Burton F. Berg

Jan 25, 2023

WORCESTER - Burton Franklin Berg, age 93, vibrantly practiced law until his death at age ninety three. He also maintained a lengthy association with his former law school roommate, Samuel Laipson, by sharing office space for over sixty years until the passing of Mr. Laipson. He leaves his wife, Lois Rozefsky Berg; his sister Barbara Finesmith of Boston and a...

Michael J. Foley

Michael J. Foley

Jan 23, 2023

PAXTON – Michael J. Foley, 60, beloved husband of Cindy (Starkey) Foley, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, January 23, 2023. Born in Worcester and raised in Paxton, he was a son of the late William and Marilyn (Jerome) Foley. Michael was a lifelong resident of Paxton. After graduating from Wachusett Regional High School, he went on to further his education...

Kenneth D. Ball

Kenneth D. Ball

Jan 20, 2023

HOLDEN - Kenneth D. Ball passed away at home on Friday, January 20, 2023. He was 66. Born and raised in Holden, he was a son of Warren O. and Callista F. (Llewellyn) Ball. Ken graduated from Wachusett Regional High School and later was a graduate of the University of Massachusetts Amherst. He served as a corporal in the United...

Fred R. Dwinells Ii

Fred R. Dwinells Ii

Jan 19, 2023

Winchendon – Fred R. Dwinells II, 69, died on Thursday, January 19, 2023 at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston. He was born in Methuen, the son of the late Fred and Irma (Schaffert) Dwinells. Fred graduated from 71st Street School in Fayateville, NC where he played wide receiver on the football team. He was a gifted carpenter and owned and...

Joseph W. Zawalich

Joseph W. Zawalich

Jan 19, 2023

PAXTON/HOLDEN - Joseph W. Zawalich, age 89, passed away after a short illness on Thursday, January 19, 2023 at the Jewish Healthcare Center in Worcester. Born and raised in Worcester, he was the son of the late Joseph S. and Mary (Stomski) Zawalich. Growing up, he was lovingly cared for by his two older brothers, Francis and Walter, and his...

Gale E. Eckerson

Gale E. Eckerson

Jan 18, 2023

WORCESTER – Gale E. Eckerson, 79, beloved daughter, sister, aunt, and friend passed away on Wednesday, January 18, 2023. She was born in Hackensack, New Jersey, the daughter of the late Ben Eckerson and the late Elizabeth (Walo) Wright. Gale, an alumna of the Tri Delta sorority, earned a B.A. in Psychology from Ohio Wesleyan University and her M.A. in...

Barry J. Marcus

Barry J. Marcus

Jan 17, 2023

MILFORD - Barry J. Marcus, 88, of Milford passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 17, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Lawrence, MA on November 17, 1934, to Israel and Betty (Rappaport) Marcus. Barry was best known for his love of repairing watches. He was a fourth-generation watchmaker who began learning the family trade at age...

Megan K. Oliver

Megan K. Oliver

Jan 16, 2023

Worcester/Charlton - Megan K. Oliver, 34, died peacefully on Monday, January 16, 2023 at Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston. She was born in Worcester, the daughter of Richard W. and Robin C. (Dwelly) Oliver and grew up in the Quinsigamond Village neighborhood. Megan graduated from South High School with the class of 2006. From a young age Megan had a special...

Elizabeth June (Mclaughlin) Lufkin

Elizabeth June (Mclaughlin) Lufkin

Jan 15, 2023

Worcester – Elizabeth June (McLaughlin) Lufkin, 93, of Worcester, died peacefully on Sunday, January 15, 2023 at the Life Care Center of Auburn. Elizabeth was born on December 2, 1929 in Portand, ME, the daughter of the late Reid and Elizabeth (Martel) McLaughlin. She was married to the late John J. Lufkin, Sr., who passed on June 13, 2005. Elizabeth...

Alice L. Crowley

Alice L. Crowley

Jan 15, 2023

Paxton/Worcester - Alice L. (Wincek) Crowley, 94, beloved wife of the late Paul F. Crowley, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, January 15, 2023 at St. Vincent Hospital. Arrangements are incomplete at this time.

Durward Wayne Cole

Durward Wayne Cole

Jan 14, 2023

PRINCETON – Durward W. Cole; 93, a longtime resident of Princeton, passed away peacefully at Holden Rehabilitation & Nursing Center on Saturday, January 14, 2023. He was born in Irasburg, Vermont, the son of George E. and Eva A. (Huntley) Cole. His beloved wife of 60 years, Marjorie L. (Grout) Cole, passed away in 2022. He leaves his nephews, James...

Elinor C. Lamberton

Elinor C. Lamberton

Jan 14, 2023

HOLDEN - Elinor C. (Pearsall) Lamberton, 80, passed away on Saturday January 14, 2023, after a battle with cancer. Born and raised in Worcester, Elinor was the daughter of Milton H. and Ann C. (Murphy) Pearsall and lived most of her live in Holden. She is survived by her sister Nancy (Pearsall) Fournier, formerly of Holden, and her niece Lisa...

Margaret E. (Fay) Donabedian

Margaret E. (Fay) Donabedian

Jan 13, 2023

Margaret's calling hours will be live-streamed here at 4:00 pm, January 19th. https://client.tribucast.com/tcid/1626894375 HOLDEN – Margaret “Peg” “Peggy” “Margo” E. (Fay) Donabedian, 76, passed away on Friday, January 13, 2023, at Notre Dame du Lac after battling Lung Cancer. She was born in Worcester, the daughter of the late James F. and Margaret E. (Moran) Fay. Peg graduated from Notre...

Alice Hendrickson

Alice Hendrickson

Jan 11, 2023

EXETER, RI/WORCESTER - Alice (Mekjian) Hendrickson, age 91, of Exeter, Rhode Island, passed away on Wednesday, January 11, 2023, at the South Kingstown Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born on October 18, 1931, in Marseille, France, Alice was the daughter of Rev. Agup and Arshaloos (Antanasian) Mekjian. In 1934, her family moved to the United States after Alice's father was called...

Victor E. Carlo

Victor E. Carlo

Jan 10, 2023

WEST BOYLSTON – Victor E. Carlo, 94, beloved husband of the late Kathleen (Mooney) Carlo passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 10, 2023 at St. Vincent Hospital with his loving family by his side. Born and raised in Worcester, he was a son of the late Victor and Frances (Maile) Carlo. He graduated from Commerce High School. Victor proudly served...

Anne M. Pelletier

Anne M. Pelletier

Jan 9, 2023

OAKHAM - Anne Marie (Muldoon) Pelletier passed away December 11, 2022. Anne was born in Peabody, MA to Alfred P. Muldoon (horticulturalist, florist and educator) and to Florence G. (Melnick) Muldoon (educator in the classroom as well as various positions in education). Anne grew up in Topsfield, MA and graduated with top honors from Mascanomet High School. She graduated with...