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William R. Russell
Oct 27, 2022
STERLING – William “Bill” R. Russell, 58, passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, October 27, 2022, after living with cancer for four years. He was born in Manchester, CT, the son of Sanford H. and Betty (Brown) Russell and grew up Northborough. Bill graduated from Algonquin High School in 1982. He moved to Sterling in...
Rahab Njeri Muiruri
Oct 27, 2022
The Funeral Service for Rahab Njeri Muiruri, taking place at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 5, 2022, is available for viewing at the following link: https://client.tribucast.com/tcid/2891258067 WORCESTER – Rahab Njeri Muiruri, age 88, died at home on October 27, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. Rahab was born in Kibichoi, Kiambu, Kenya, the daughter of Hezekiah Muiruri Githae and Hannah...
Linda C. Racca
Oct 24, 2022
HOLDEN/STERLING - Linda C. (Sakalauskas) Racca, 72, beloved wife of the late Ronald Racca, passed away in the comfort of her home surrounded by her family on Monday, October 24, 2022. Born and raised in Worcester, she was a daughter of the late Charles and Veronica (Lucas) Sakalauskas. Linda graduated from South High School with the Class of 1967. Soon...
Francis "Frank" N. Natale, Dds
Oct 23, 2022
STOW – Francis N. “Frank” Natale, DDS, 80, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 23, 2022 at the Rose Monahan Hospice Home in Worcester. Born in Brooklyn, NY, he was the son of the late Francis and Rose (Salvatore) Natale. Frank graduated from Don Bosco Preparatory High School in NJ. He continued his studies at Boston College, where he earned...
Russell A. Almstrom
Oct 23, 2022
JEFFERSON – Russell A. Almstrom, Jr., age 78, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 23, 2022, at St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester. Born in Worcester, he was the son of Russell A. and Ellen M. (Byhman) Almstrom. Russ was raised in West Boylston, graduated from West Boylston High School, and later served in the National Guard. Russ loved people and...
John Leonard Cooke
Oct 23, 2022
AUBURN - John Leonard Cooke, 62, passed away at Massachusetts General Hospital on October 23, 2022, after a short illness, with beloved family by his side. John was born in Worcester, the son of Leonard and Alice (James) Cooke and was a lifelong resident of Central Massachusetts. John was always a hard worker, excelling and taking pride in each of...
Mark R. Lemoine
Oct 19, 2022
HOLDEN - Mark R. Lemoine, 56, passed away on Wednesday, October 19, 2022, after an illness. He was born in Limestone, ME, the son of Girard A. and Rita A. (Raymond) Lemoine and had lived in Princeton before moving to Holden twenty years ago. He is survived by his loving wife of 24 years, Gail M. (Campos) Lemoine; his son,...
John Paul Borci
Oct 17, 2022
HOLDEN – John P. Borci, 81, passed away on Monday, October 17, 2022, at HealthAlliance Leominster Hospital after an illness. He was born in Worcester, the son of the late John J. and Vera M. (Carbone) Borci and had lived most of his life in Worcester before moving to Holden. John leaves his wife of 53 years, Carol A. (McLaughlin)...
Anne C. (Levy) Mack
Oct 16, 2022
The Funeral Service for Anne C. (Levy) Mack will be available for live-streaming at 12:30pm on Thursday, October 20, 2022 and after via the following link: https://client.tribucast.com/tcid/446235448 . WORCESTER - Anne C. (Levy) Mack passed away October 16, 2022 after succumbing to a progressive neurologic illness (progressive supranuclear palsy). Anne was born and raised in Worcester, MA, daughter of David...
Lawrence B. Hoffman
Oct 16, 2022
WORCESTER – Lawrence B. Hoffman, 61, died unexpectedly on Sunday, October 16, 2022, at St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester, after a period of declining health. Larry was born in Boston, the son of Melvin and Ilene (Rudner) Hoffman and was a lifelong resident of Worcester. Larry will be lovingly missed and remembered by his beloved wife of 40 years, Sharon...
Shirley Jean (O'Neal) Warren
Oct 15, 2022
RUTLAND – Shirley Jean (O’Neal) Warren, 95, passed away peacefully in the care of her loving family on Saturday, October 15, 2022 after an illness. She was born in Medford on September 27, 1927 and grew up in the Boston area. Shirley was the daughter of the late Raymond M. and Ellen (Donovan) O’Neal. She was married in 1947 to...
Darlene Ann Villnave
Oct 15, 2022
On October 15, 2022, Darlene Ann (Manzello) Villnave, 64, passed away unexpectedly at her home. Darlene was a beloved wife, mother of two children and grandmother of three. She was the heart and soul of her family. Darlene was born and raised in Worcester MA and graduated from St. Peter's C.C.H.S. Darlene met her husband, Brian, at the age of...
Margery H. (Callaghan) Grady
Oct 15, 2022
LEOMINSTER – Margery H. (Callaghan) Grady, 97, passed away on Saturday, October 15, peacefully in the loving care of her family and the compassionate staff at Life Care Center in Leominster. Born and raised in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, Margery was the daughter of Jack and Delia (Hawkins) Callaghan. Her beloved husband of 41 years, Thomas W. Grady, died in 1987. She...
Janet Baker
Oct 14, 2022
STERLING - Janet E. (Russell) Baker, 84, of 12 Olde Parish Lane, Sterling died peacefully at home in the comfort and loving care of family and friends on October 14, 2022 from Alzheimer’s Disease. She leaves her husband of 54 years, Bruce S. Baker, a son, Charles R. Baker and his wife Heidi Baker, and their four children: John, Lauren,...
Paul Vincent Higgins
Oct 14, 2022
Sterling - Paul V. Higgins, 66, died peacefully at home on Friday, October 14, 2022. He was born in Worcester, the son of the late Richard T. Higgins, Sr., and Maureen (Fenno) Higgins and grew up in Sterling. Paul graduated from Notre Dame High School in Fitchburg and went on to earn a Bachelor's in Business Administration from Boston College....
Donald Lincoln White
Oct 12, 2022
RUTLAND - Donald L. White, 92, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, October 12, 2022. He was born in Ware, the son of Samuel and Albina (LeBlanc) White and had lived most of his life in Rutland. After graduating from Worcester Boys Trade School, Don enlisted into the U.S. Army in 1949. He rose to the rank of Corporal...
Richard Edward Hunter
Oct 11, 2022
Dick Hunter was a friendly, warm and caring man with a wonderful sense of humor throughout his long life of 103 years. He had an amazing memory and a great sense of humor. He loved to tell stories about his life with family, friends and colleagues. He was born in Worcester at Memorial Hospital on Memorial Day in 1919 and...
Teresa Louise (Leblanc) Beauvais
Oct 10, 2022
HUBBARDSTON - Teresa Louise (LeBlanc) Beauvais, 61, beloved wife of Mark Beauvais, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home, surrounded by her family, on Monday, October 10, 2022. Born in Worcester, she was a daughter of the late Roger and Deno (Barton) LeBlanc. Teresa "Terry" graduated from Wachusett Regional High School and went on to further her education...
James H. Rafferty
Oct 8, 2022
James H. Rafferty passed away peacefully at home this month, October of 2022, surrounded by loved ones at the age of 80. A private family service will be held at Miles Funeral Home in Holden, MA, with a burial to follow at Worcester County Memorial Park in Paxton. James was born in Weymouth, MA, the son of James Lewis Rafferty...
Kenneth A. Day
Oct 5, 2022
Sterling - Kenneth A. Day, 105, died peacefully on Wednesday, October 5, 2022, at UMass Memorial Health Alliance Clinton Hospital, Leominster Campus. He was born in Derby, VT, and raised by Myrtle and Maurice Day. Kenneth graduated from High School and went on to earn an Associate's Degree from Dartmouth College. He managed Pinecrest Duck Farm in Sterling for 40...
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