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Douglas Lowell Kimball
Aug 11, 2022
HOLDEN - Douglas Lowell Kimball, 53, of Holden, MA, passed away unexpectedly on August 11, 2022. Doug was raised in Paxton before moving to Holden in 2001. Doug was born on October 9, 1968, in Norfolk, VA while his parents were in the Air Force. Doug leaves behind his children Lauren and Ethan and his parents Gail Price Kimball and...
Robin G. (Thomes) Mcguirk
Aug 9, 2022
Robin's Celebration of Life Service will be livestreamed at 11:00 am on Saturday, August 13th at this link: https://vimeo.com/738390063 RUTLAND - Robin Gail (Thomes) McGuirk of Rutland, formerly of Holden, was welcomed into the arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ after a courageous and long-fought health battle on Tuesday, August 9, 2022. Robin is now eternally healed and...
Marilyn Goodwin
Aug 9, 2022
Marilyn's graveside service will be livestreamed at 10:30 am on Monday, August 15th and can be viewed at this link: https://client.tribucast.com/tcid/5858008994 WORCESTER – Marilyn Marks Goodwin died peacefully on August 9, 2022, at the age of 94. Marilyn was born in Worcester on October 27, 1927, to the late Thomas & Anne (Siff) Marks. Her husband, Arnold E. Goodwin died...
Lila (Levitan) Belofsky
Aug 8, 2022
WORCESTER/DEDHAM - Lila (Levitan) Belofsky, 95, a resident of NewBridge on the Charles, Dedham, Massachusetts, formerly residing in Worcester, for forty years prior to living in Boca Raton, FL and West Hyannis Port, died on Monday, August 8, 2022. Lila was known for her kindness and positive disposition. She was predeceased by her husband of 61 years, Dr. Jacob Belofsky,...
Jami Marie Carlo
Aug 8, 2022
Jami Carlo of Worcester passed away peacefully surrounded by her family following a short illness. Calling hours will be 4-7pm, Thursday, August 18th at Miles Funeral Home in Holden. Jami was born in Eau Claire, Wisconsin to James and Rita Paulsrud (Shovald). Jami and her sister, Tari Shovald spent their first few years living in Eau Claire. James passed away...
Ruth Cohen
Aug 6, 2022
WORCESTER/SHREWSBURY - Ruth Cohen, 88, passed away on Saturday, August 6, 2022, at UMass Memorial Medical Center, after a brief illness. Born and raised in Worcester, Ruth lived 37 years in Shrewsbury before moving to Eisenberg Assisted Living last year. Her beloved husband, Leonard H. Cohen, died in 1968. Ruth graduated from Classical High School in Worcester, class of 1952....
Kenneth J. Progin
Aug 4, 2022
Kenneth Progin, 93, of Holden passed away on August 4, 2022. During his lifetime, he presided in Auburn, Worcester, and Holden. Ken was a devout catholic and former member of St. Mary’s Church in Jefferson. He graduated high school, spent some time in the military and then went to work for the Telegram and Gazette for over 45 years. He...
Randy G. Tappin
Aug 3, 2022
RUTLAND/BARRE – Randall “Randy” G. Tappin, 79, passed away peacefully with his daughter by his side on Wednesday, August 3, 2022, at UMass Memorial Healthcare – University Campus after a period of declining health. He was born in Gardner, the son of Clarence W. and Dorothy (Sampson) Tappin and had lived in Barre before moving to Rutland in 1978. He...
Daniel J. Baker
Aug 3, 2022
WORCESTER - Daniel Jacob Baker, 35, of Woodland Hills, CA died unexpectedly at his home on August 3, 2022. He leaves his wife, Maya Baker, his parents, Elizabeth and Joel Baker, his sister, Tessa Rowin, brother-in-law, Ethan Rowin, nephews, Eli and Joshua Rowin, brother-in-law, sister-in-law and niece, Adi, Talia and Olivia Ron, father-in-law, Yoram Ron, mother-in-law, Hagit Ron, grandmothers, Nancy...
Peter M. Foley
Aug 3, 2022
RUTLAND – Peter M. Foley, 80, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, August 3, 2022, after an illness. He was born in Worcester, the son of Timothy J. and Bertille G. (Toomey) Foley and had lived most of his life in Rutland. He leaves his loving wife of 55 years, Terry (Peter) Foley; his...
Francis L. Walsh Jr.
Aug 2, 2022
WORCESTER – Francis L. Walsh, Jr., 86, died peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, August 2, 2022. Fran was born in Worcester to Francis Leo Walsh, and Catherine (Flavin) Walsh. Fran grew up in Worcester. He graduated from St. John’s High School before obtaining both his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from Worcester State College. In 1958,...
Richard Z. Desmarais
Aug 2, 2022
Richard “Dick” Zoel Desmarais, 78, of Marlborough passed away in Health Alliance-Clinton Hospital in Leominster on Tuesday, August 2, 2022. He was born in Gardner on April 25, 1944, a son of the late Zoel and Virginia (Richard) Desmarais. Richard leaves two sons, Nathaniel Case and his wife, Natalia of Leicester and Scott Desmarais and his wife, Wendi of Morgan...
Robert F. Mattson
Aug 1, 2022
Robert's memorial service will be livestreamed at 12 noon on Monday, August 8th and will be available for viewing at this link: https://client.tribucast.com/tcid/9763652417 RUTLAND– Robert F. Mattson, 89, died peacefully on Monday, August 1, 2022 at Webster Manor Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, Webster. He was born in Worcester, the son of the late Thomas and Irene (Wiitala) Mattson and had...
Doree (Solomon) Porter
Jul 31, 2022
WORCESTER - Doree J. Porter, daughter of the late Rose and Ben Solomon, passed away peacefully on July 30. A teacher in the Boylston and Worcester Public Schools (WPS) for more than 30 years, she worked as an ELL teacher, tutor, curriculum specialist, reading teacher and After School Programs teacher. Doree received the Thomas Jefferson Award upon retirement. She loved...
Guy Richard Elliott, Jr.
Jul 31, 2022
AUBURN - Guy Richard Elliott, Jr. (Dick), 75, of Auburn, passed away peacefully in his home Sunday, July 31, 2022. It is hard to list all his lifelong accomplishments and capture the full life he had. “A life of no regrets” was his motto! Dick had a life of many adventures of travel, education, and love of family. His bucket...
Ruth (Lithwick) Weiss
Jul 31, 2022
NATICK -- Ruth Victoria (Lithwick) Weiss, 82, a loving wife and mother, passed away on Sunday, July 31, 2022. Ruth was born on March 7th, 1940 in Ottawa Canada the loving daughter of Irving and Ellen (Truk) Lithwick. She moved to Boston to work as a Physical Therapist at Boston City Hospital, where she met her husband Earle. They were...
Raymond J. Sansoucy
Jul 31, 2022
WORCESTER - Raymond J. Sansoucy, 96, of Worcester, MA died July 31, 2022. Ray is survived by his wife of 71 years, Janet B. (Aucoin) and three children Lauren Arnold and her husband Tom of Rochdale, MA, Paul Sansoucy and his wife Beth of Brooklyn, CT and John Sansoucy and his wife Donna of Worcester, MA. He also leaves six...
Joan M. Orton
Jul 30, 2022
HOLDEN - Joan M. (Lewin) Orton, 80, formerly of Holden, MA, beloved Mom of Leah and Tara, passed away into her Lord’s arms with her daughters by her side on July 30, 2022, after struggling for two decades with dementia. She was born on a dairy farm in Richville, MN to Erick and Anna Margreta Lewin on November 29, 1941....
Richard B. Dymek
Jul 29, 2022
Richard B. Dymek, 90, beloved husband of the late Carol (Gillespie) Dymek, passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home on Friday, July 29, 2022. Born and raised in Worcester, Dick was a son of the late Boleslaw and Rozalia (Kowalczyk) Dymek. After proudly serving in the United States Army, Dick went on to earn a master’s degree from...
Cora-Lee Mohamed
Jul 28, 2022
RUTLAND – Cora-Lee Mohamed, 64, passed away on Thursday, July 28, 2022, at Worcester Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center after an illness. She was born in Worcester, the daughter of the late John F. Sr., and Eleanor M. (Seavey) Mohamed and had lived in Worcester before moving to Rutland in 1997. She leaves her children, Kenneth McCarthy and his wife, Heidi,...
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