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Jeffrey R. Goguen
Sep 1, 2022
PAXTON – Jeffrey R. Goguen, 60, beloved husband of Shelley (Roy) Goguen, passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home, surrounded by his loving family, on Thursday, September 1, 2022. Born and raised in Worcester, he was a son of Mabel (Hodgerney) Goguen Cormier and stepfather Hank Cormier and the late Robert C. Goguen. Jeffrey enjoyed a long career...
Ralph "Ken" Tupper
Aug 30, 2022
Ralph “Ken” K. Tupper, 85, beloved husband of Carleen P. (Brewer) Tupper, passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home, surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, August 30, 2022. Born in Boston, Ken was the son of the late Ralph E. and Beatrice L. (Young) Tupper. Ken graduated from Wachusett Regional High School in 1956 and furthered his...
Erik Scott Olsen
Aug 28, 2022
Erik Scott Olsen of Worcester passed away at the age of 46 in Worcester on August 28, 2022. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, September 10th at Worcester County Memorial Park, 217 Richards Avenue in Paxton, MA 01612. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations are made to Shriners Hospitals for Children at https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/giving...
Alfred "Al" A.. Hesemeyer
Aug 28, 2022
West Boylston – Alfred (Al) Alex Hesemeyer, age 89, died peacefully after a short illness on Sunday, August 28, 2022, at the Rose Monahan Hospice Home in Worcester. He was born in New York City, NY, the son of the late Alfred and Martha (Choinak) Hesemeyer and grew up in Brooklyn, NY. Al was a beloved husband, father, and grandfather....
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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