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Gene Agnes (Fielding) Cournoyer
Jan 25, 2022
WEST BOYLSTON - Gene Agnes (Fielding) Cournoyer, 79, left our world but not our hearts on January 25, 2022. She passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family, after an almost 4-year battle with cancer. Gene was born on February 3, 1942, in Gardner, to Agnes (Desmond) Fielding and Howard Fielding. Gene had fond memories of her childhood in...
Barbara J. (Ekeroth) Sterner-Lohnes
Jan 24, 2022
HOLDEN - Barbara J. (Ekeroth) Sterner-Lohnes, 85, passed away on Monday, January 24, 2022, at Rose Monahan Hospice Home in Worcester after an illness. She was born in Worcester, the daughter of Gustaf and Dorothy (Clay) Ekeroth and had lived in Worcester before moving to Holden 30 years ago. She leaves her loving husband of 30 years, Claude W. Lohnes;...
Beverly A. Vacca
Jan 24, 2022
STERLING – Beverly Vacca of Sterling passed away January 24, 2022 at UMASS Medical Center, University Campus after a brief illness. She was the daughter of the late George Vacca and Betty Vacca (Elizabeth Robinson) of Sterling, MA. Beverly was a life-long resident of Sterling, graduating from Wachusett Regional High School in 1971, then attending the Graphic Arts program at...
Jonathan Alejandro "Jonny" Acosta
Jan 23, 2022
WORCESTER - Jonathan Alejandro “Jonny” Acosta, 37, passed away unexpectedly on January 23, 2022. He leaves behind a large group of family- and friends that were like family-and who are understandably devastated by the large void his loss has created in our lives. The first child of Carlos and Marcia Rice Acosta, Jonny was born on October 24th, 1984 into...
Theodore "Ted" P. Mcdade Md
Jan 23, 2022
RUTLAND – Theodore “Ted” P. McDade, M.D., 58, passed away on Sunday, January 23, 2022, while hiking with his family. Born in Tuscaloosa, AL, and raised in Littleton, NH, Ted was the son of the late Harry C. McDade, M.D., and Constance “Connie” (Pashley) McDade of Littleton, NH. He leaves his loving wife of 31 years, Janet A. (Burkowsky) McDade;...
Ruth E. Bollivar
Jan 22, 2022
Ruth's funeral service will be livestreamed on Sunday, February 6th at 2:00 pm via this link: https://client.tribucast.com/tcid/6430378966 Holden - Ruth (Bell) Bollivar, 84, of Holden, died peacefully on January 22 at Dodge Park Rest Home in Worcester after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Ruth was born on January 10, 1938, to Catherine (Chase) Bell and Walter Bell in Oak...
Michael T. Stober
Jan 21, 2022
Holden/Medway – Michael T. Stober, 40, passed away on Friday, January 21, 2022. He was born in Framingham, grew up in Medway and graduated from Hopkinton High School with the class of 1999. Michael proudly served in the U.S. Army as an Aviation Operations Specialist. He was recognized for his service by being awarded the National Defense Service Medal. After...
Wanda M. Sellars
Jan 21, 2022
Templeton – Wanda M. (Rugg) Sellars, 69, died peacefully on Friday, January 21, 2022, at Heywood Hospital in Gardner. She was born in Clinton, the daughter of William and Ruth (Farnsworth) Rugg, and grew up in Sterling. Wanda was predeceased by her husband, Arnold Sellars, Jr. in 2018. She will be lovingly missed and remembered by her daughter, Neva Sellars...
Jason Anthony Warlikowski
Jan 21, 2022
LEOMINSTER - Jason Anthony Warlikowski died on January 21, 2022. Jason was born in Bridgeport, Connecticut on May 14, 1974. Jason graduated Magma Cum Laude from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute with a degree in Computer Science. In his professional life, Jason worked for many cutting-edge, high-tech companies and in his personal time, Jason loved coding, computer design, computer games and indi-games,...
Andrea (Bassler) Dowd
Jan 21, 2022
Due to impending weather, LOCATION AND SERVICES for Andrea J. Dowd, have been CHANGED to the following: Calling Hours: Sunday, February 6, 1:00 - 3:00 pm at the MILES-STERLING FUNERAL AND TRIBUTE CENTER, 100 WORCESTER ROAD, STERLING. Funeral Service: Monday, February 7, 10:00 am at St. Christopher Parish, 950 West Boylston St, Worcester. Burial to follow at St. John's Cemetery,...
Lillian Katzenson
Jan 21, 2022
WORCESTER – Lillian “Libby” Katzenson, age 89, died peacefully in her sleep on January 21, 2022 in the Oasis at Dodge Park, Worcester, MA. Libby was fortunate to have two loves in her life and was predeceased by her first husband of 30 years, Merton “Babe” Furhman and her second husband of 36 years, Arthur Katzenson. She leaves her children,...
Richard E. Spring
Jan 21, 2022
Richard E. Spring, 88, passed away January 21, 2022. Native to Holden, Richard was a proud Navy veteran and dedicated his career to being a Truck Driver. He also enjoyed riding his motorcycles with family and friends. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Sandra Spring; his daughter, Rebecca Spring; his five sons, Brian, David, Jason, Joshua, and...
Skender Kerxhalli
Jan 20, 2022
WORCESTER – Skender Kerxhalli of Worcester, Massachusetts died peacefully at St. Vincent Hospital on January 20, 2022, at age 80 after a brief illness. He was born in his beloved Pogradec, Albania, on September 5, 1941, the son of Ligor and Krisavgji (Hambo) Kerxhalli. He is survived by his wife, Marjana, of Worcester; son, Lorenc, daughter-in-law, Iris, of Northborough; his...
Robert E. Evans
Jan 20, 2022
HOLDEN – Robert E. Evans of Holden, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, friend, and mentor to so many, passed on Thursday, January 20, 2022. Born in Oak Park, Illinois and raised in Needham, MA Bob was the son of Leland E. and Alice (Littleton) Evans and lived the last 54 years in Holden. Bob was a graduate of Needham High...
Leigh K. Johnson
Jan 18, 2022
RUTLAND – Leigh Kristine Johnson, 52, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes on Tuesday, January 18, 2022, at UMass Memorial Medical Center-University Campus. Born in Holden and raised in Rutland, Leigh was the daughter of the late William and Karen (Kenerson) Johnson. Leigh graduated from Wachusett Regional High School in 1987. She held many local jobs as a young adult....
Arthur W. Murdock
Jan 18, 2022
WEST BOYLSTON - Arthur W. Murdock, 73, of West Boylston, passed peacefully on January 18, 2022, at UMass Memorial Hospital. Arthur was born on September 15, 1948, to Douglas and Christel (Charlton) Murdock in Gardner, MA. After graduating from Athol High School he went on to work for many local companies including The Gardner News, Charles G. Allen, Hakala Bros,...
Clara (Goodman) Weintraub
Jan 18, 2022
WORCESTER - Clara (Goodman) Weintraub, 94 passed away Tuesday, January 18, 2022, at the Jewish Healthcare Center after a period of declining health. She leaves a daughter Lee Ann Weintraub of Brookline, MA; a son David Weintraub and Jane of Hudson, MA; a granddaughter Amanda wife of Logan Sena of Salem, MA; a grandson Jordan Weintraub and his wife Sarah...
Phyllis M. Barrett
Jan 17, 2022
HOLDEN - Phyllis (Power) Barrett of Holden, Massachusetts died peacefully at St. Vincent Hospital on January 17, 2022 at age 93 after a brief illness. She is survived by her son, Bill, daughter-in-law, Erin, of Harvard, Massachusetts, her sister-in-law, Gloria Power of Downingtown, PA, numerous nieces and nephews, and her beloved grand dogs Zara, Rocket, and Lily. She was predeceased...
Melissa R. (Fintonis) Fairbrother
Jan 16, 2022
Melissa's funeral will be livestreamed at 11:00 am on Saturday, January 22nd at this link: https://client.tribucast.com/tcid/8737605378 RUTLAND – Melissa R. (Fintonis) Fairbrother, loving mother, wife, daughter, passed away after a brief illness on Sunday, January 16, 2022 at UMass Memorial Medical Center -Memorial Campus in Worcester. Born in Natick, the daughter of Robert Fintonis and Marilyn (Regan) Walters. She will...
Milton O. Clark
Jan 16, 2022
PRINCETON – Milton O. Clark, 83, passed away on Sunday, January 16, 2022, after an illness. He was born in Holden, the son of Charles and Bessie (Gleason) Clark and had lived most of his life in Princeton. He leaves his loving wife of 61 years, Catherine E. (Guy) Clark; his son, Timothy Clark and his wife, Carol of Paxton;...
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