Obituaries
Local Obituaries
Helen Laura "Laurie" Eddy
Oct 3, 2022
RUTLAND – Helen Laura “Laurie” Eddy, 72, passed away at home on Monday, October 3, 2022, after an illness. She leaves her siblings, Nancy Rutter and her husband, Kenneth of Portsmouth, RI, Cynthia Sherwood and her husband, Steven of Rutland, Brenda Eddy of Rutland, Linda Bateman and her partner, Nancy of Spencer, Gayle Grenier of Rutland, David H. Eddy, IV...
Doris E. (Milton) Foote
Oct 2, 2022
To stream the Funeral Service for Doris Foote which took place at 11am on Friday, October 7, 2022, please click the following link: https://client.tribucast.com/tcid/5982116553 . PINELLAS PARK, FL/STERLING - Doris E. (Milton) Foote, 87, a former longtime Sterling resident, passed away on Sunday, October 2, 2022, at St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester. Her loving husband of 60 years, Paul D....
Captain Michael Sherman Sullivan
Oct 2, 2022
Captain Michael S. Sullivan “Sully”, 76, a resident of West Boylston, passed away on Sunday, October 2, 2022, at UMASS University Campus in Worcester after a period of declining health. He was the husband of Sally A. (Johnson) Sullivan. Miles Funeral Home is directing arrangements. Born on August 11, 1946 in Cuba, NY, Mike was the son of the late...
Jane E. Rutman
Oct 1, 2022
BERLIN -- Jane “Janie” (Rubenstein) Rutman, 73, passed away peacefully on October 1st, 2022 after a long illness. She was surrounded by her loving husband Steve, who never left her side, and her three children. Janie was the matriarch of the family in every sense of the word. From planning family gatherings to martini parties to her own funeral, she...
Charles E. Stoneham
Oct 1, 2022
PAXTON - Charles Ernest Stoneham, of Paxton, MA, was born in 1930 in Salem, MA, and died on October 1, 2022 at age 92. After attending Williston Northampton School, Charles went on to earn a Bachelor of Science degree in Physics at Williams College and furthered his career with advanced courses in engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Charles had a...
David Krashes
Sep 30, 2022
Princeton – David “Dave” Krashes, 97, died peacefully at home on Friday, September 30, 2022. He was born and raised in Woodmere, NY, the son of David and Jennie (Goldman) Krashes and lived in Princeton for more than six decades. Dave will be lovingly missed and remembered by his wife of 66 years, Barbara (Payne) Krashes; his daughters Stephanie Opalka...
Mary Therese (Concannon) Cole
Sep 29, 2022
WORCESTER - Mary Therese (Concannon) Cole, 90, of Worcester, MA, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 29, 2022 at Christopher House Nursing Home, 10 Mary Scano Drive, Worcester, Massachusetts. Mary is predeceased by her loving husband, Joseph A. Cole, who recently passed away at the age of 90 in July 2022, as well as a son, David A. Cole, who...
Clifford P. Githmark
Sep 28, 2022
JEFFERSON – Clifford P. Githmark, 76, beloved husband of Jan (McDougall) Githmark, passed away peacefully at UMass Memorial Medical Center on Wednesday, September 28, 2022 after a short battle with brain cancer. Born in Brooklyn, NY, he was a son of the late Clifford and Eleanor (Christie) Githmark, and was predeceased by his stepmother, Caroline. After serving in Vietnam in...
Alice E. (Mclaughlin) Robichaud
Sep 27, 2022
HOLDEN – Alice E. (Mclaughlin) Robichaud, age 98, passed away peacefully at home in Holden on Tuesday, September 27, 2022. She was the daughter of the late John W. McLaughlin, Sr. and Helen M. (Jones) Mclaughlin. Born and raised in Holden, Alice graduated from Holden High School, class of 1942 and from Salter Secretarial School in Worcester. She began her...
Joyce H. (Morrell) Mcguinness
Sep 27, 2022
RUTLAND – Joyce H. (Morrell) McGuinness, aged 75, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, September 27, 2022, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Worcester on May 21, 1947 to Louis and Helen Morrell, and lived in Rutland for almost her entire adult life. Joyce was a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother. She is...
Nancy J. Eaton
Sep 25, 2022
PLYMOUTH/SHREWSBURY – Nancy J. Eaton, 56, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 25, 2022, at Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital in Plymouth. Born in Worcester, she was a daughter of the late Ralph and Carolyn (Carey) Eaton. After graduating from High School, she went on to enjoy a long career as an office worker for Bunzl New England, retiring after 20...
Jeffrey W. Stanhope
Sep 25, 2022
DOUGLAS - Jeffrey W. Stanhope, age 30, passed away unexpectedly at home on Sunday, September 25, 2022. Born in Framingham, the son of William and Carol (Abram) Stanhope. Jeff grew up in Western Massachusetts, graduating from Palmer High School, Class of 2010. He went on to graduate from the University of Massachusetts Amherst in 2018 with a degree in Natural...
Jacquelyn L. Linfield
Sep 25, 2022
WORCESTER - Jacquelyn L. Linfield, 70, passed away on Sunday, September 25, 2022, at St. Vincent Hospital. Born in Providence, Rhode Island and raised in Worcester, Jackie was the daughter of Arthur R. and Genevieve D. (Sidel) Linfield. Jackie was a 1970 graduate of North High School in Worcester. She worked as a machinist for over 35 years at Cole...
John F. Lewis, Jr.
Sep 25, 2022
Holden/Windsor Locks, CT - John F. Lewis, Jr., 75, died peacefully on Sunday, September 25, 2022, at UMass Memorial Medical Center - University Campus, Worcester. He was born in New Britain, CT, the son of the late John F. and Agnes (Kaplan) Lewis and had lived in Holden for 38 years. John graduated from Windsor Locks High School in 1964...
Barbara M. Demauro
Sep 24, 2022
MILLBURY/SHREWSBURY - Barbara M. (Hicks) DeMauro, 89, passed away peacefully in the loving care of her family and the dedicated staff at the Christopher House in Worcester on Saturday, September 24, 2022. Born in Worcester and raised in Millbury, Barbara was the daughter of the late Harry and Florence (Emmott) Hicks and lived 40 years in Shrewsbury before returning to...
John R. Hazelwood
Sep 24, 2022
John R. Hazelwood, 77, passed away in his home on Saturday, September 24, 2022. Born and raised in Worcester, he was the son of the late Bernard R. and Anne (Reardon) Hazelwood. He lived most of his early life in the Main South area before moving to Holden. He attended Downing Street Grammar School and graduated from South High School,...
Terrel Peggy Ann Yonda
Sep 24, 2022
WORCESTER - Terrel Yonda passed peacefully in her sleep the morning of 9/24/22. Terrel was born Peggy Ann Terrel, the daughter of the late Markley and Alma (Sink) Terrel, on September 26, 1934 in Klamath Falls Oregon. When her husband objected to her keeping her own name, she took Terrel for her first name. She is predeceased by her husband,...
Donald T. Mcclain
Sep 21, 2022
WORCESTER/HOLDEN – Donald T. McClain, age 90, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 21, 2022, at the Knollwood Nursing Center in Worcester. Born in Mount Kisco, NY, he was the son of the late Harold and Anna (Cunningham) McClain. Don grew up in Mount Kisco, NY, and graduated from St. Mary’s High School. At 19 years of age, he joined...
Bryan T. Mello
Sep 20, 2022
Bryan T. Mello, 59, passed away unexpectedly with his family by his side, on Tuesday, September 20, 2022, at UMass Memorial Medical Center, University Campus. He was the beloved husband of Paula (Begley) Mello. Born in Cambridge and raised in Berlin, MA, he was a son of the late Emmanuel and Diane (Buckley) Mello. Bryan graduated from Tahanto Regional High...
Stephen P. Zottoli
Sep 20, 2022
Stephen P. Zottoli, 48, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 20, 2022 at UMass Memorial HealthAlliance, Leominster Campus. Born and raised in Princeton, he was a son of the late Paul and Valerie (Pulson) Zottoli. Stephen graduated from the Bancroft School in Worcester and went on to further his education at the University of New Hampshire where he earned a...