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Cynthia A. (White) Sestito
Jan 30, 2023
Grafton/Paxton - Cynthia A. Sestito, 83, of Grafton, passed away peacefully at home on January 30, 2023, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer for over 5 years. She was the daughter of the late Edgar J. and Josephine (Grensavitch) White, born and raised on Barrows Road off Salisbury Street in Worcester where she attended city schools graduating from Commerce...
Grayce E. (Carlson) Jones
Jan 30, 2023
Holden - Grayce E. Carlson Jones died peacefully on Monday, January 30, 2023, at UMass Memorial Healthcare - Memorial Campus, Worcester. She was born in Worcester, the daughter of the late Carl E. and Hilda (Anderson) Carlson and graduated from North High School. Grayce married the love of her life, the late Calvin C. Jones and settled in Holden where...
Walter William Bliss
Jan 29, 2023
UNION, CT - Walter W. Bliss, 55, passed away on Sunday, January 29, 2023, at Hartford Hospital surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Stafford Springs, CT, the son of Eleanor L. (Farmer) Bliss and the late Howard R. Bliss and had lived for many years in Vermont before moving back to Union. Walt dedicated a large part...
Maria Pauline (Yankus) Sherblom
Jan 29, 2023
LEICESTER/HOLDEN - Maria Pauline (Yankus) Sherblom, 93, passed away peacefully at her daughter’s home Sunday, January 29, 2023. She was born in Worcester, the daughter of the late George and Emily P. (Banis) Yankus. Maria and her husband, Robert Sherblom, resided in Worcester for many years where they raised their children, before relocating to Princeton. They eventually retired to Ocala,...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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