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Virginia "Ginger" Sauer
Mar 14, 2025
Princeton - Virginia (Ginger) Beth Sauer, 76, of Princeton, MA, and Center Harbor, NH, died peacefully and surrounded by her family on March 14. Her death came more than a decade after her diagnosis with inclusion body myositis, a degenerative muscular disease.
Ginger is survived by her husband of 55 years, Robert B. (Bob) Sauer, and by her daughter, Rachel Sun,...
Renee Q. Graca
Mar 13, 2025
STERLING - Renée Québec Graça, 59, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Thursday, March 13, 2025 at UMass Memorial Health Alliance Hospital in Leominster. Born in Jamaica Plain, Renée was raised in Maynard the daughter of Edward and Hope (Richmond) Québec and lived in Hudson before moving to Sterling in 2003. Renée will be lovingly remembered...
Theodore A. Gregory
Mar 11, 2025
Theodore Gregory, 87, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, after a short illness. Ted was born Thodhoraq Gjylameti on April 29, 1937, in Proger, Albania, the youngest child of Ndrio and Krisulla (Kallinis) Gjylameti. Ndrio went to the US to establish a home and to pursue the American dream, adopting the more American sounding name of Andrew Gregory....
Wendy M. Hochman
Mar 11, 2025
WORCESTER – Wendy Hochman, age 62, died peacefully in her sleep at her residence after a brief illness on March 11, 2025. Born in Worcester, she was the beloved daughter of her late parents, Joan and Leo Hochman, MD. Wendy graduated from Doherty Memorial High School in 1980 and earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Wellesley University in 1985...
Nancy V. Brosnan
Mar 11, 2025
WORCESTER - Nancy V. (Laukaitis) Brosnan, 91, died peacefully on Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at Shrewsbury Crossing surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Worcester on May 14, 1933, the daughter of Peter G. and Olga (Davis) Laukaitis, and lived in Worcester her entire life. Nancy was married to her loving husband, Denis J. Brosnan, who passed away...
Gregory Floyd Snipes
Mar 8, 2025
Gregory's service will be livestreamed at 10:00 am on Saturday, March 15th, from Miles-Sterling Funeral & Tribute Center. https://client.tribucast.com/tcid/a25036493909491 TYNGSBOROUGH - Gregory F. Snipes, 43, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, March 8, 2025, at Lowell General Hospital, surrounded by his loving wife and mother. Born in Worcester and raised in Sterling, Gregory was the beloved son of the late Robert...
Sgt. Alvin D. Toney, Sr. (Retired)
Mar 7, 2025
ORANGE PARK, FL / WORCESTER, MA - It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Sgt. Alvin D. Toney, Sr. MSP (Retired), a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend, who peacefully passed away on March 7, 2025, at the age of 74. Born in Worcester, MA, Sgt. Toney served with dedication in the Massachusetts State...
David W. Kittredge
Mar 5, 2025
West Boylston - David W. Kittredge, 72, formerly of Holden, died on Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at St. Vincent Hospital, Worcester. He was born in Newton, the son of the late Stanley M. and Helen (Bell) Kittredge and lived in Worcester before settling in Holden. His beloved wife, Susan (LaFond), passed away in 2013. David graduated from Framingham North High...
Susan (Kranich) Granoff
Mar 5, 2025
The Graveside Funeral Service for Susan (Kranich) Granoff will be available for live streaming (and after) beginning at 11:00 AM on Monday, March 10, 2025 via the following link: https://client.tribucast.com/tcid/a25031161718214 . PHOENIX – Susan R. (Kranich) Granoff, age 90, died peacefully Wednesday, March 5, 2025, at Advanced Care in Phoenix after a period of declining health. Born in Worcester, Sue...
Carolyn Ann O'Hagan Barwise
Mar 3, 2025
WORCESTER/WAKEFIELD, RI - Carolyn Ann O'Hagan Barwise passed away on March 3, 2025. She lived a long and loving life. Born in Halifax, Nova Scotia to Charles and Andrena O'Hagan, Carolyn was the eldest of four fun-loving daughters. After marrying David Barwise, they embarked on a journey of ministry to others within the United Church of Canada and the United...
Robert A. Flink, Jr.
Mar 2, 2025
FITCHBURG, MA - Robert "Bob" Flink, Jr. passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on March 2, 2025. Robert was born in Worcester on June 6, 1952. He was predeceased by his parents Robert and Vernest (Crowley) Flink of West Boylston. Bob is survived by the love of his life, Jane (Royce) Flink of Fitchburg, and his...
Erwin Leviton
Mar 1, 2025
WORCESTER - Erwin Leviton, age 90, died peacefully at home on Saturday, March 1, 2025, surrounded by the loving presence of his family. Born in Worcester, he was the son of Abraham and Rose (Burack) Leviton, and was a lifelong resident of Worcester. After graduating from Commerce High School, Erwin proudly served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War....
George D. Goodney
Mar 1, 2025
George D. Goodney, 88, of Rutland, formerly of Shrewsbury and Vero Beach, FL, passed away peacefully on March 1, 2025. He is the loving husband of the late Madeleine (Girouard) Goodney. George was born in Worcester, the son of Henry and Edna (Grenon) Goodney. He joined the US Navy in 1956 and proudly served in the Reserves until 1962. He...
Dorothy Palenius
Feb 28, 2025
Dorothy A. (Niemi) Palenius, Dot to her friends, joined the presence of her Savior and Lord on Feb. 28, 2025. Born on Jan. 7, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Frederick A. and Anna L (Katajamaki) Niemi. She was raised by her aunts, Ellen and Helen Maki, and her uncle, Arthur Maki, after the passing of her parents....
William Arthur Norton
Feb 28, 2025
Holden - William A. Norton (EZ), 85, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 28, 2025, at UMass Memorial Healthcare - University Campus in Worcester. Born in Boston to the late William L. and Norma E. (Fritz) Norton, William was raised in Arlington. A proud graduate of Arlington High School, Class of 1957, he went on to earn a master's degree...
Helen Mae Gustafson Holmes
Feb 28, 2025
HOLDEN - Helen Mae Gustafson Holmes, 91, of Holden, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 28, 2025 surrounded by her loving family, after a period of declining health. Helen was born in Worcester, the daughter of Gunnar Manfrid and Elsie Judith (Carlson) Gustafson. She worked for many years for International Industries, performing administrative duties required for imports and exports from...
Edward Leo Parady
Feb 27, 2025
Edward L. Parady, 85, of West Boylston, passed away on February 27th, leaving behind a legacy of love and dedication. Born in Worcester to the late Leo and Lorraine (Bosse) Parady, Edward was a devoted husband, father, and Papa. He is survived by his beloved wife of 59 years, Sandra L. (Feccia), his daughter Leslie and her son Alex, his...
Kermit H. Jackson
Feb 27, 2025
WEST BOYLSTON - Kermit Hatfield Jackson, devoted father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend, passed away at age 97 on February 27, 2025, at Oakdale Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center in West Boylston, Massachusetts. Kermit was born in San Francisco, California on August 17, 1927 to Larry Nelson Jackson and Helen Pearl Christansen Jackson. He spent his early years in Manhasset...
Benjamin Herbert Cranson
Feb 27, 2025
One of the kindest people in the world passed away on February 27, 2025. Benjamin Herbert Cranson, a beloved child of God (born June 26, 1975) ended his last day after a brutal five-year battle with cancer. Despite very long odds, Ben fought incredibly hard with resilience, strength and a positive attitude that serves as a model for us all....
Dennis Francis Barry, Jr
Feb 25, 2025
Dennis F. Barry, Jr., 35, of Worcester, a loving son, grandson, nephew, cousin and friend passed away surrounded by his adoring family on Tuesday, February 25, 2025. Dennis was born on August 31, 1989, in Worcester, Massachusetts. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandmother Rochelle (Charland) Barry and his maternal grandparents, Ann (Brady) McLean and Andrew P. Mclean,...
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