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Kathleen M. (Toomey) Cook
Dec 5, 2021
HUBBARDSTON – Kathleen M. (Toomey) Cook, age 76, passed away peacefully at Heywood Hospital in Gardner on Sunday, December 5, 2021. Born in Worcester, she was the daughter of the late John E. and Marie E. (Marotte) Toomey. Kathleen spent her early years in Worcester, graduating from Commerce High School. She went on to receive her bachelor’s degree in Nursing...
Scott D. Young
Dec 5, 2021
EAST TEMPLETON - Scott D. Young of East Templeton passed away on Sunday, December 5th, 2021. Scott, affectionately known by those closest to him as “Buddha,” was quick with a smile, a joke, and a laugh so contagious it could turn around even the hardest of days. Scott was truly unforgettable to all those who met him, knew him, and...
William Read Lasher, Jr.
Dec 4, 2021
HOLDEN / UPTON – William Read Lasher, Jr., 79, died peacefully at home on Saturday, December 4, 2021. He was born in the Bronx, NY, the son of William R. and Tess Lasher and had lived in Holden for 38 years. William proudly served in the United States Navy Seabees as a Lieutenant during the Vietnam War. He also served...
John Anthony Mayer Jr.
Dec 3, 2021
On Friday, December 3, 2021, John Anthony Mayer, Jr. loving husband and father of three children, passed away at the age of 89. John was born on October 17, 1932, in the Bronx to John and Elizabeth (Dydek) Mayer. John received a bachelor’s degree in Marine Engineering from the State University of New York Maritime College at Fort Schuyler in...
Kathleen R. (Foudy) Bengtson
Nov 29, 2021
HOLDEN – Kathleen R. (Foudy) Bengtson, 99, passed away on Monday, November 29, 2021, at Tatnuck Park at Worcester after an illness. She was born in Lawrence, the daughter of John J. and Catherine V. (Oldroyd) Foudy. Kathleen graduated from Lowell High School and was a representative for the Worcester Housing Authority for over twenty years retiring in 1987. She...
John Christopher "Chris" Lowder
Nov 28, 2021
WORCESTER – John Christopher Lowder (known as “Chris”), age 68, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, November 28, 2021. Born in Boston, he was the son of the late Clarence “Skip” H. Quillia and Dorothea E. Lowder. Chris graduated from Holy Name High School in Worcester in 1971 and went on to earn a Bachelor’s degree in English Literature...
Walter P. Toll
Nov 26, 2021
To view the Memorial Service for Walter P. Toll which took place on Sunday, August 28, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. please click the following link: https://client.tribucast.com/tcid/8746896482 Walter P. Toll, 62, died on November 26, 2021, at Pacific Care Center in Pacific, MO. from complications of a stroke that he suffered in December 2018. Walter Paul Toll was born in Ogden,...
Patricia Anne Melendy
Nov 26, 2021
West Boylston – Patricia A. (Parker) Melendy, 79, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, November 26, 2021. She was born in Holden, the daughter of the late Stanley L. and Dorothy L. (Allen) Parker. Patricia’s journey through life was guided by the Holy Spirit and fueled by a heart full of compassion and grace. While growing up...
Joshua Fay
Nov 26, 2021
FITCHBURG – Joshua Fay, age 54 of Cambridge, MA, formerly of Fitchburg was stricken ill and died at his residence. He leaves his parents Dr. Stuart Fay and Beatrice (Medoff) Fay of Fitchburg, two sisters Rachel Cortez and her husband Luis Cortez of Lexington, MA and Jethra Fay of Waltham, a brother Dr. Aaron Fay and his wife Myriam Wright...
Randall "Randy" May
Nov 26, 2021
BARRE - Randall “Randy” May, 66, of Barre, passed peacefully, surrounded by family and friends on November 26th, 2021 after battling Pancreatic Cancer. He was predeceased by his mother, Ruby, and his brother, Keith. He is survived by his wife, Jean, his daughters, Erica-May (Michael), Amanda and Olivia; his son Justin; his father, Norman; his sisters, Marilyn and Sherry (Lou);...
Goldie (Namath) Kennis
Nov 23, 2021
The Funeral Service for Goldie Kennis will be livestreamed on Friday, November 25, 2021 at 11:00am via the following link: https://emanuelsinai.org/live-streams/ . WORCESTER - Goldie (Namath) Kennis, age 96, died peacefully on Tuesday, November 23, 2021 at the Jewish Healthcare Center. Born in Worcester, Goldie was the daughter of Israel and Rose (Skiest) Namath, and was a lifelong resident of...
Allan L. Tribandis
Nov 22, 2021
METHUEN – Allan L. Tribandis, age 65, passed away peacefully on November 22, 2021. Born in Worcester, the son of Albin and Beverly Alice (Varney) Tribandis. Allan served his country honorably in the United States Air Force. He loved his grandchildren and always spoke so highly of them. He loved his stereo and enjoyed listening to music with his friends....
Pauline T. (Phaneuf) Gosselin
Nov 22, 2021
WORCESTER - Pauline T. (Phaneuf) Gosselin, died on the evening of her 94th birthday, Monday, November 22, 2021, at the Jewish Healthcare Center, Worcester. Pauline was born in Worcester, the daughter of the late Adolphe and Delia (Contois) Phaneuf. Over the years she lived in Cherry Valley, Worcester and Holden. Pauline graduated from Commerce High School with the class of...
John N. Gabriel
Nov 21, 2021
WORCESTER - John N. Gabriel, 78, of Worcester passed away following an illness on Sunday, November 21, 2021 in St. Vincent Hospital. John was born in Lawrence, MA, graduated from The Manlius School in Manlius, NY and earned his BA in Business at Norwich University, in Northfield, VT, where he was also a member of the ROTC. Following college, he...
Laura Lee Kenderes
Nov 18, 2021
WESTON – Laura Lee Kenderes, 62, passed away unexpectedly at home on Thursday, November 18, 2021. She leaves her sister, Jeanne Hudson and her husband, Daniel of Fitchburg; her niece, Sarah Survell and her nephew, Daniel Survell, both of Berlin; her brother-in-law, Paul Lussier; and cousins in New York. She was predeceased by her brother, Bobby Kenderes and her sister,...
Melody A. (Beres) Rose
Nov 17, 2021
HOLDEN - Melody A. (Beres) Rose, 64, passed peacefully in her sleep on November 17, 2021. She is survived by her two loving children, Alex and Alana, and son-in-law, Jon. She is predeceased by her husband of 34 years, David Rose, who passed in 2017. Melody was a bright light in every room. The daughter of Emma Schieve Blozis and...
Arline (Willar) Davis
Nov 16, 2021
BELMONT/BOSTON/WORCESTER - Davis, Arline (Willar) of Belmont, died on Tuesday, November 16, 2021. She was the daughter of Henry and Nellie Willar or Worcester, MA. She was a graduate of the University of Chicago, the Simmons Library School and was a librarian at Northeastern University for many years. She had been an artist, avid swimmer, skier, tennis player, and enjoyed...
Carol Ann (Schriner) Jones
Nov 15, 2021
PAXTON - Carol Jones entered eternal life on November 15, 2021. Firecracker, scholar, card counter, photographer, mother, grandmother, wife, athlete, Girl Scout troop leader, softball coach, survivor, and life of the party. Carol excelled at and loved sports: tennis, skiing (water and downhill), golf and others. When she was growing up, she spent summers on a lake in Canada where...
Robert L. Bullard, Jr.
Nov 15, 2021
STERLING- Robert L. Bullard, Jr., 73, passed away on Monday, 15, 2021 after a period of declining health. He is survived by his mother, Helena (Seifert) Bullard; his son, Daniel F. Bullard and his wife Christina; cousins, Joyce Flanagan, Michael Flanagan and his wife, Mary, James Heinrich, Sr. and his wife Sheila, Marlena Flanagan; and a dear friend and fellow...
Edward A. Seman, Sr.
Nov 15, 2021
HOLDEN – Edward A. Seman, Sr., 98, passed away on Monday, November 15, 2021, at Rose Monahan Hospice Home after an illness. He was born in Plainfield, NJ, the son of Gabriel and Teofila (Krystopowicz) Seman and had lived in Holden since 1963. His wife Helen S. (Rozycki) Seman, passed away in 2009. He leaves his daughter, Evelyn M. Sullivan...
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