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Carol A. (Petterson) Rahaim

Carol A. (Petterson) Rahaim

Aug 27, 2022

HOLDEN - Carol A. (Petterson) Rahaim, 82, died peacefully on Saturday, August 27, 2022, at Blaire House in Worcester. Carol was born in Holden, the daughter of Harold and Mildred (Pearson) Petterson. She lived most of her life in Holden, having moved to St. Petersburg, Florida for several years before returning to Holden. Carol pursued a career in healthcare, first...

Johnny V. Bartek Jr.

Johnny V. Bartek Jr.

Aug 26, 2022

RUTLAND - Johnny V. Bartek, Jr., 69, lifelong resident of Rutland, passed away unexpectedly at home on Friday, August 26, 2022. He was born in Worcester and raised in Rutland. He was a son of the late Johnny and Carolyn (Openshaw) Bartek. Johnny graduated from Wachusett Regional High School and went on to enjoy a long career in maintenance for...

Paul D. Kennedy

Paul D. Kennedy

Aug 24, 2022

WORCESTER/HOLDEN - The Rev. Dr. Paul D. Kennedy, devoted husband, father and grandfather, died on August 24, 2022, in the care of the wonderful staff at the Lutheran Home in Worcester. He was 87. Paul is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Carol Hoffman Kennedy of Worcester; and his three children, Mark Kennedy (Richelle Kennedy) of Needham, Laurie...

Rickey D. Bassett

Rickey D. Bassett

Aug 24, 2022

RUTLAND – Rickey D. Bassett, 67, passed away unexpectedly at home on Wednesday, August 24, 2022. He was born in Madison, Maine, the son of the late, William E. Bassett, Jr. and had lived most of his life in Rutland. He leaves his son, Justin Bassett and his companion, Elizabeth DeFosse of Rutland; his daughters, Sue Bailey and her husband,...

Barbara Louise Scardamaglia

Barbara Louise Scardamaglia

Aug 24, 2022

Holden/ Boca Raton, FL- Barbara L. (Nuzzolilo) Scardamaglia, 85, died peacefully on Wednesday, August 24, 2022, at JFK Medical Center, Atlantis, FL. She was born in Providence, RI to Elvira Nuzzolilo. Barbara pursued a nursing degree and worked diligently and lovingly as an LPN for many years. She later graduated with a hairstyling license and worked at that profession in...

Cecile V. (Cote) Tod

Cecile V. (Cote) Tod

Aug 24, 2022

RUTLAND - Cecile V. (Cote) Tod, 95, passed away on Wednesday, August 24, 2022, at Life Care in Auburn after an illness. She was born in Worcester, the daughter of Wilfrid E. and Marie L.C. (Lavoie) Cote and had lived most of her life in Rutland. Her beloved husband of 52 years, William Tod, passed away in 2001. She leaves...

Penleigh J. "Penny" Hunt

Penleigh J. "Penny" Hunt

Aug 20, 2022

Paxton/Worcester – Penleigh J. “Penny” Hunt, 64, died peacefully on Saturday, August 20, 2022, at UMass Memorial Healthcare – University Campus, Worcester. Penny was born in Worcester, the daughter of the late Rodney F. and Dorothy (Bubar) Hunt and grew up in Holden and Paxton. Penny graduated from Wachusett High School with the class of 1977. She had a special...

Shalom Dovber Fogelman

Shalom Dovber Fogelman

Aug 20, 2022

Shalom Dovber Fogelman, loving son of Rabbi Shmuel and Sandra (Cohen) Fogelman of Worcester, passed away at the age of 1 on August 20, 2022. A graveside service will take place at 3:00pm, Sunday, August 21, at Holy Society Cemetery, Cemetery Road, Leicester, MA, 01611

Nancy Teachout Gardner

Nancy Teachout Gardner

Aug 19, 2022

Nancy Teachout Gardner of Leominster MA, formerly of West Boylston died on August 19th at the age of 96. Nancy was the daughter of William Trafford Teachout and Elizabeth (Temple) Teachout. She was born in Bennington, Vermont and grew up in Upton before settling in West Boylston, where she graduated from high school and raised her family. She spent thirty...

Howard J. Beressi

Howard J. Beressi

Aug 18, 2022

HOLDEN – Howard J. Beressi, age 83, passed away peacefully at his home in Holden on Thursday, August 18, 2022 surrounded by his loving family. Born in Worcester, he was the son of the late Howard D. and Carmella (Ciccarelli) Beressi. Howard graduated from Worcester Boys Trade High School where he learned the foundations of electrical work. He would further...

Ronald J. Dorris

Ronald J. Dorris

Aug 16, 2022

To LIvestream the Funeral Service for Dr. Ronald Doris at 9:30am on Sunday, August 21, please click the following link: https://boxcast.tv/view/funeral-service-for-ronald-j-dorris-by6mgevmenbxswzhfv68 WORCESTER – Dr. Ronald J. Dorris, 92, died peacefully on Tuesday, August 16, 2022, at St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester, surrounded by the loving presence of his family. Ron was born in New York City, the son of George...

Kathleen E. (Ross) Healy

Kathleen E. (Ross) Healy

Aug 16, 2022

Kathleen E. (Ross) Healy, 69, of Worcester passed away on August 16, 2022. Kathy was born to parents, Vincent and Virginia Ross, in Worcester. She was the second of six children: Ellen, Kathy, Theresa, Vincent, Jeanette, and Chris. As a child, Kathy was always outdoors playing with her siblings and friends in the neighborhood. Growing up in Shrewsbury, she attended...

Martha A. Fournier

Martha A. Fournier

Aug 15, 2022

STERLING - Martha A. (Ruby) Fournier, 96, passed away on Monday, August 15, 2022, at UMass Memorial Healthcare - University Campus surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Northborough, the daughter of Thomas and Elsie (Bacon) Ruby and had lived most of her life in Sterling and Marlboro Ma. She leaves her sons, Richard Fournier and his wife,...

Robert E. Goodney

Robert E. Goodney

Aug 15, 2022

WORCESTER/HOLDEN - Robert E. Goodney, age 91, passed away unexpectedly with his family by his side on Monday, August 15, 2022. Born in Worcester, he was the son of the late Theodore and Amelia M. (McGuire) Goodney. He is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, M. Madeleine (McGinn) Goodney. He leaves behind two daughters, Patricia M. and her...

Leslie (Smith) Pentland

Leslie (Smith) Pentland

Aug 13, 2022

JEFFERSON – Leslie J. (Smith) Pentland, 73, passed unexpectedly on August 13, 2022. Born in Worcester, Leslie was the daughter of the late Henry and Ellen (Brodsky) Smith. After graduating from the Bancroft School in Worcester, Leslie went on to earn a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Clark University, and a Master’s degree in Psychology and Counseling from Assumption University....

Kathleen "Katie" (Faherty) Hill

Kathleen "Katie" (Faherty) Hill

Aug 13, 2022

SAUGUS - Kathleen “Katie” (Faherty) Hill, 70, of Saugus, MA, wife of the late Leonard G. Hill, passed away on August 13, 2022. She is survived by her three siblings, J. Michael Faherty (Ramona) of Gloucester, MA, Arthur W. Faherty (Paris Kallas) of Seattle, WA, and Veronica Buckley of Holden, MA, her dear friends, and many nieces and nephews. Katie...

Paul A. Clark

Paul A. Clark

Aug 12, 2022

HUBBARDSTON - Paul A. Clark, 74, passed away on August 12, 2022. "I did it my way!" Survived by wife, Patricia (MacDonald) Clark of Hubbardston; son, Paul A. Clark, II of Hubbardston; daughter, Karen J Clark of Lee, NH; last surviving sibling (of eight), Elaine (Clark) Seymour of Pawtucket, RI and his 'best bud' (dog) Bentley. "Do it my way!...

Philip J. Metcalf Sr.

Philip J. Metcalf Sr.

Aug 12, 2022

Philip J. Metcalf, Sr., 91, beloved husband of the late Laura Ann (Wiren) Metcalf, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 12, 2022, at the Day Kimball Hospital in Putnam, CT. Born in Oxford and raised in Worcester, he was a son of the late John and Beatrice (Sieswerda) Metcalf. Phil was proud to serve in the National Guard from 1948-1960....

Yvette (Schmeltz) Leventhal

Yvette (Schmeltz) Leventhal

Aug 11, 2022

To view the Graveside Funeral Service for Yvette (Schmeltz) Leventhal please click the following link: https://client.tribucast.com/tcid/1509263237

Lois A. (Wennerstrand) Dahlin

Lois A. (Wennerstrand) Dahlin

Aug 11, 2022

Holden – Lois A. (Wennerstrand) Dahlin, 86, passed away peacefully after a lengthy illness on Thursday, August 11, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. Lois leaves her beloved husband of 62 years, Richard A. Dahlin; her daughter Laurie; her son Steven; and several nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by her parents, Anton and Alma (Granlund) Wennerstrand, two brothers, George...