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Muriel J. Funka
May 29, 2022
Muriel J. Funka, 91, of Millbury, MA, passed away at home on May 29, 2022. She taught in the Auburn school system for 25 years. In her retirement she excelled in creating classic and unique designs in fabric art. She was active in the Blackstone Valley Art Assoc, Weston Art Assoc, Fitchburg Art Museum, Vermont Quilt Show, Images 2000, The...
Thomas P. Malitas
May 28, 2022
HOLDEN—Thomas P. Malitas, age 96, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, May 28, 2022. Born in Albania, he was the son of Philip and Virginia (Diamandis) Malita. In 1934, Tom and his family immigrated to the United States, settling in Worcester. He graduated from the former Classical High School in Worcester in 1945. A few years later in 1947,...
Louise C. Hugo
May 26, 2022
HOLDEN - Louise C. (Lacillade) Hugo, a longtime resident of Holden, passed away Thursday, May 26, 2022 at The Oasis at Dodge Park in Worcester, with her children by her side. She was 91 years old. She will be lovingly remembered and greatly missed by her son, Christopher C. Hugo of Holden; her daughter and son-in-law, Lisa L. Hugo and...
Janice (Carey) Grossman
May 26, 2022
WORCESTER – Janice (Carey) Grossman, age 81, died on Thursday, May 26, 2022, in Holden Rehabilitation & Nursing Center. Her husband of 41 years, Dr. Herbert S. Grossman died in 2003. She leaves a daughter, Jody wife of Kenneth McLaughlin of Worcester and two grandchildren, Scott, and Alyssa McLaughlin. She was predeceased by her sister, Tobey Carey. She was born...
Daniel A. Dubay
May 24, 2022
SHREWSBURY – Daniel A. Dubay, 59, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 24, 2022, at UMass Memorial Medical Center, University Campus. Born and raised in Providence, RI, he was a son of Shirley (Allaire) Dubay and the late Bruce R. Dubay. He was a graduate of Doherty Memorial High School where he was a member of the football team. Dan...
Lawrence H. Brunelle
May 21, 2022
RUTLAND/PAXTON - We are sad to announce that on May 21, 2022, Lawrence H. “Larry” Brunelle, at the age of 85, passed away unexpectedly at UMass Memorial Healthcare – University Campus, Worcester. He is survived by his devoted wife of 66 years, Jean N. (Jarzinski) Brunelle; his daughters, Joanne Stevens and her husband, Edward of Rutland and Nancy Brunelle of...
Joni A. Aronson
May 19, 2022
Joni's Graveside Funeral Service will be live-streamed at 11:30 am, Monday May 23rd and will be available for viewing at this link: https://client.tribucast.com/tcid/248702023 WORCESTER - Joni A. Aronson. Graveside funeral services for Joni A. Aronson, age 63 of Delray Beach, FL, a native of Worcester, MA formerly of Boston will be held at 11:30 AM on Monday, May 23rd in...
Perry R. Pero
May 19, 2022
Perry R. Pero, 82, fell asleep in our Lord on May 19, 2022. Beloved husband of Diane Pero nee Peters. Loving father of Alexis Pero (fiancé Austin Burroughs and his daughter Audrey Burroughs) and Arthur (Lauren) Pero. Proud grandfather of Ava and Mila Pero. Dear brother of Shirley Pero and the late Louis (survived by Barbara) Pero. Devoted son of...
Luis E. Montalvo
May 18, 2022
WORCESTER – Luis E. Montalvo, 69, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, May 18, 2022, after an illness. He leaves his loving husband of 33 years, Brian E. Dukehart, his son, Luis E. Montalvo, and his granddaughter, Luanni. He is also remembered by his brother, Ralph A. Montalvo of Worcester, his nieces and nephews, as well as a large...
Joan B. Hicks
May 18, 2022
Northborough – Joan B. (Anderson) Hicks, 84, died peacefully on Wednesday May 18, 2022 at St. Vincent Hospital, Worcester, Massachusetts. She was born in Bay City, Michigan, the daughter of the late Charles and Dorothy (DeWaters) Anderson and grew up in Jackson, Michigan. Joan graduated from East Jackson High School. She later worked as a bookkeeper for Ganton's Countryside Care...
Miriam A. Linsky
May 16, 2022
LEOMINSTER - Miriam A. Linsky, 93, of Leominster, MA died on Monday, May 16th at the Jewish Healthcare Center of Worcester. She was born on March 22, 1929, in Fall River, MA and was the daughter of Nathan and Dora (Epstein) Wyse. She lived in Leominster for over 60 years. She graduated from Sweet Briar University in Virginia and was...
Thomas J. Morton
May 15, 2022
RUTLAND – Thomas J. Morton, 86, beloved husband of the late Eleanore (Buck) Morton, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 15, 2022 at the Worcester Rehabilitation and Health Care Center. Born and raised in Dearborn, MI, he was a son of Ola and Martha (Kyle) Morton. After graduating from Melvindale High School, he enlisted in the United States Army and...
Donald E. Johnson
May 14, 2022
HOLDEN - Donald E. Johnson, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 14, 2022, at the Lutheran Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center, Worcester at the age of 82. Donald was born in Attleboro, MA, son of J. Albin and Myrtle J. (Ireland) Johnson of Attleboro and Cape Cod. Donald joined State Mutual (Hanover) in 1970 following graduation from Bryant & Clark...
Irene E. Camerano
May 13, 2022
STERLING - Irene E Camerano, 95 3/4 yrs of Sterling died May 13, 2022 after a brief illness. Irene was the youngest daughter to Homer and Blanche (Hebert) LaBossiere and younger sister to Kip (Homer Jr.) and Bernadette (Braconnier). She was born and raised in Worcester until her family relocated to Sterling when she twelve yrs old. Her new jobs...
Linda B. (Duquette) Warren
May 12, 2022
Sterling – Linda B. (Duquette) Warren, 74, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 12, 2022 at Sterling Village. Born and raised in Sterling, she was the daughter of the late William and Doris (Clouthier) Duquette. After graduating from Wachusett Regional High School, she went on to further her education at Becker College where she was a proud member of the...
Thomas A. Palmer
May 11, 2022
HOLDEN – Thomas A. Palmer, 73, beloved husband of the late Terry (Gargolinski) Palmer, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Wednesday, May 11, 2022 at the Notre Dame Long Term Care Center in Worcester. Born and raised in Worcester, he was a son of the late Willis and Marguerite (Quigley) Palmer. After graduating from St. Peter’s High School,...
Constance A. Waite
May 11, 2022
Holden - Constance A. (Cassulis) Waite, 88, beloved wife of Martin J. Waite, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home, surrounded by her family, on Wednesday, May 11, 2022. Born and raised in Worcester, she was a daughter of the late Theodore and Evelyn (Nordberg) Cassulis-Rowe. Connie graduated from Commerce High School and went on to enjoy a...
Kiernan L. Spinazzola
May 11, 2022
WORCESTER/OAKHAM – Kiernan L. Spinazzola, age 25, passed away suddenly on Wednesday evening, May 11, 2022. Born in Worcester, he was the son of Jan and Lesa (Barry) Spinazzola. He leaves his loving mother, Lesa A. (Barry) Spinazzola of Oakham; his two sisters, Kelsey A. Spinazzola of Chicago, Delaney P. Spinazzola of Oakham; his partner, Brittney Kavanaugh; and many close...
Doris M. (Daigle) Urbanovitch
May 11, 2022
PAXTON – Doris M. (Daigle) Urbanovitch, 93, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, May 11, 2022, after an illness. She was born in Holden, the daughter of Joseph P. and Rose M. (Lemieux) Daigle and had lived in Paxton since 1948. Her beloved husband of 54 years, Frank A. Urbanovitch, passed away in 2002. She is survived by her...
James Zographos
May 10, 2022
WESTBOROUGH - James Zographos, of Westborough, passed on Tuesday, May 10, 2022, at the age of 102. With his family at his side, Jim left this earth as he lived, with dignity and grace. Not only was he a gentleman’s gentleman, he was a gentle man. He had a quick wit, loved a good joke, and would often mail hand-typed...
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