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Donna J. Wilson
May 20, 2026
HOLDEN - Donna Jean Wilson, 66, passed away on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, in Worcester, Massachusetts.
Donna was born and raised in East Brookfield, Massachusetts, the daughter of Charles R. "Charlie" Wilson Jr. and Dorothy (Klosek) Wilson. She graduated from David Prouty High School in 1977, finishing third in her class, and went on to earn her degree from Worcester State...
Jean Armstrong
May 20, 2026
Worcester - Jean Armstrong, 84, passed away on May 20, 2026 with her family by her side. She is the loving wife of the late Wayne Armstrong with whom she would have shared almost 60 years of marriage.
Born in Worcester, a daughter of the nine children of the late Joseph and Catherine (Herrie) Gradowski. During her younger years, she helped...
Bradford L. "Brad" Olsen
May 20, 2026
MERRIMACK, NH - Bradford L. “Brad” Olsen, 42, passed away unexpectedly at home on Wednesday, May 20, 2026.
Born in Worcester, Brad was the beloved son of Beth Boyce and Steven Olsen. He attended Venerini Academy and graduated from Wachusett Regional High School before furthering his education at Becker College.
In 2006, Brad met the love of his life, Stephanie Patry, and...
Paul A. Roberts
May 18, 2026
PAXTON – Paul A. Roberts, 90, beloved husband of the late Bethea Ann (Smith) Roberts, passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home, surrounded by his family, on Monday, May 18, 2026. Born and raised in Worcester, he was the son of the late Lester and Angelina (Morrill) Roberts.
Paul was a graduate of South High School in Worcester. He...
William P. Lunn
May 17, 2026
Holden – William “Bill” P. Lunn, 80, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, May 17, 2026, surrounded by the family he loved so dearly and who loved him without measure. Born and raised in Galashiels, Scotland, he was the cherished son of the late Thomas and Jane (Pringle) Lunn.
Bill was shaped by the best of Scotland — attending Galashiels...
James D. Emerton
May 16, 2026
STERLING - James Donald Emerton, age 64, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 16, 2026, surrounded by family and loved ones.
Born in Watertown, New York on June 17th 1961, he was the son of Dr. Donald E. Emerton (Sackets Harbor, NY) and Jeanne Olivier Emerton (New Bedford, MA). He attended local schools and graduated from Watertown High School in 1979...
Ann (Feigenson) Sloane
May 16, 2026
WORCESTER – Ann (Feigenson) Sloane, age 98, died peacefully on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at the Jewish Healthcare Center after a period of declining health. Born in Worcester, Ann was the daughter of Israel and Rose (Werber) Feigenson and was a lifelong resident of Worcester.
Ann graduated from Worcester Classical High School with the Class of 1945, eventually earning a Bachelor’s...
Bonnie May (Reid) Prescott
May 16, 2026
SHREWSBURY – Bonnie May (Reid) Prescott, 83, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at the Rose Monahan Hospice Home in Worcester, surrounded by compassion and care.
Born in Worcester, Bonnie was the daughter of the late David J. and Pauline M. (Horgan) Reid. She was educated in Worcester Public Schools and graduated from Wachusett Regional High School before continuing...
Patricia Lynn Little
May 14, 2026
The Celebration of Life for Patricia Little will be available for livestreaming beginning at 12:00 p.m. on Friday, July 24 via the following LINK: https://client.tribucast.com/tcid/a26073485475425
WORCESTER - Patricia Lynn Little died peacefully at home in the early morning hours of May 14 with her family and her beloved French Bulldog JoJo at her bedside. Pat was born on February 7, 1952...
Elsa Christine (Strom) Ahnrud
May 14, 2026
HOLDEN, MA – Elsa Christine (Strom) Ahnrud, 94, formerly of Holden, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 14, 2026, at Knollwood Nursing Home in Worcester, following an illness.
Born and raised in Worcester, Elsa was the beloved daughter of the late Axel and Elsa Strom. As a proud, first-generation Swedish American, she held her heritage close to her heart throughout her...
Robert A. Johnson
May 13, 2026
RUTLAND - On May 13, 2026, Robert A. Johnson, 83, went home to the Lord. Bob was predeceased by his beloved wife, Barbara C. Johnson. He is survived by his daughter Anita Gregory, her husband Paul Gregory, his cherished companion Teresa Parker, several nieces and nephews, and many dear friends. Born in Worcester and raised in Paxton, he was the...
John L. Fowley
May 12, 2026
AVON PARK, FL - John L. Fowley, a resident of Avon Park, Florida, was born on December 16, 1944 in Worcester, Massachusetts and passed on May 12, 2026 in Sebring, Florida.
John and his wife had purchased a home in Seaside Resort on Big Coppitt Key in 1989 and they often visited there until they moved there full time in 2002....
James J. Chiaravallotti
May 12, 2026
HOLDEN - James J. Chiaravallotti, 62, passed away on May 12, 2026.
Born in Worcester, he was the beloved son of James E. Chiaravallotti and the late Patricia O'Day. A graduate of Burncoat High School, Jim was among the select few accepted into the Worcester Boys Trade School. He recently retired following 18 years of dedicated service as a correctional officer...
Karen (Jacobson) Wyman
May 12, 2026
RUTLAND - Karen (Jacobson) Wyman, 83, of Rutland, died unexpectedly at home on May 12, 2026.
Karen was born July 4, 1942 in Worcester, daughter of George Arthur and Katherine (Kelly) Jacobson. She was a 1959 graduate of Leicester High School and a 1961 graduate of New England School of Accounting. She lived for 40 years in Leicester. In 1984 she...
Carol Ann (Kreitzman) Lutsk
May 12, 2026
The Graveside Funeral Service for Carol Ann (Kreitzman) Lutsk will be available for live streaming (and after) beginning at 1:00 PM on Sunday, May 17, 2026 via the following link: https://client.tribucast.com/tcid/a26059480011924.
SUDBURY – Carol Ann (Kreitzman) Lutsk, age 78, died peacefully on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at Lahey Hospital and Medical Center in Burlington, after a brief illness. Born in Westbury,...
James M. McGuire
May 10, 2026
Worcester – James M. McGuire, 61, died unexpectedly on Sunday, May 10, 2026. He was born in Worcester, MA, the son of the late James and Sally (Harrington) McGuire.
James was a graduate from Worcester Vocational Technical High School, class of 83, and then later served his community faithfully as a dedicated firefighter throughout many departments over the years including Princeton,...
Patricia R. Fisher
May 8, 2026
Patricia's Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 11:00 am on Monday, May 18th, and will be livestreamed at this link: https://client.tribucast.com/tcid/a26056214499968
STERLING- Patricia Rosalind (Faucher) Fisher, 80, died peacefully at home on Friday, May 8, 2026 after a battle with cancer. She was born in Webster, MA, the daughter of the late Leo and Antoinette (LaBonte) Faucher and was...
Edward F. Sheridan
May 8, 2026
RUTLAND - Edward F. Sheridan of Rutland, MA passed peacefully at home Friday, May 8th after a long and valiantly fought battle with kidney disease. He is survived by his wife of forty years, Amy, and children, Kate and Tim, as well as siblings Patti, David, Michael, Colleen, and Bridget, originally of Liverpool, NY. He is predeceased by his parents,...
Barbara P. Krashes
May 6, 2026
PRINCETON - Barbara Payne Krashes, 98, died peacefully at home on Wednesday, May 6, 2026. She was born and raised in Worcester, MA, the daughter of William Raymond Payne and Anne Stanyer Payne, and lived in Princeton for nearly 70 years.
Barbara was married to the late Dave Krashes for sixty-six years. She is lovingly remembered by her daughters: Stephanie Opalka...
Robert V. Ackerman, Sr.
May 6, 2026
Rutland - Robert V. Ackerman, Sr., 73, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and uncle, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by the love and comfort of his family, on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, after a long and courageous struggle with dementia and Alzheimer's disease. Born and raised in Worcester, Bob was the son of the late Robert E. and Dorothy...
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