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A Hurwitz
Jul 24, 2021
WORCESTER - With great sadness, we announce that our beloved Reva Hurwitz, daughter of Samuel and Ida (Teitz) Greece passed away on July 24, 2021, in Delray Beach, Florida. Reva was born and raised in Worcester, MA, and was predeceased by her dear parents, and her sister, Rae Rosenberg. She leaves behind her treasured sisters and their husbands, Rosalind (Daisy)...
Kathleen Ann (Facos) Markees
Jul 23, 2021
WORCESTER – Kathleen A. (Facos) Markees, 62, beloved wife of Thomas Markees, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home surrounded by her loving family on Friday, July 23, 2021. Born and raised in Kenmore, NY, she was the daughter of the late Peter and Regina (Reagan) Facos. Kathleen attended schools in Kenmore, NY and went on to further...
Richard Gordon Benedict
Jul 23, 2021
HUBBARDSTON/BARRE– Richard Gordon Benedict, age 89, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 23 at the Gardner Rehabilitation & Nursing Center. Born in Worcester, the son of Earl and Stella (Cardinal) Benedict. Dick grew up in Northborough where he graduated from high school, and went on to serve his country honorably as a United States Marine for 19 years. He worked...
Donald H. Gilchrest
Jul 21, 2021
WEBSTER - Donald H. Gilchrest, 80, went to his eternal home on Wednesday, July 21, 2021, at UMass Memorial Medical Center in Worcester. Born and raised in Holden, Don was the son of Harry E. and Barbara M. (Heath) Gilchrest and lived many years in Worcester and Webster. He will be lovingly remembered and missed by his Children, Lana J....
Frank C. Heinemann
Jul 20, 2021
STERLING, MA - Frank Heinemann passed away peacefully on July 20, 2021, after a brief stay at UMass Memorial Hospital surrounded by his family. He leaves his wife Ann, his son Ross and daughter Alexis, his stepson Jeremy Angier and his wife Ann, as well as his stepdaughter Penelope Flynn and her husband Michael and their two children Grace and...
Madeleine J. (Murningham) Grinkis
Jul 18, 2021
STERLING – Madeleine J. (Murningham) Grinkis, 78, passed away on Sunday, July 18, 2021 at Rose Monahan Hospice Home in Worcester. She was born in Nashua, NH, the daughter of John and Antoinette (Morin) Murningham and had lived most of her life in Sterling. Madeleine was an administrator in the Graduate School of Geography at Clark University for 23 years...
John Andrew Christo
Jul 16, 2021
HOLDEN – John "Johnny" Christo passed away on Friday, July 16, 2021 at home surrounded by family at the age of 85. He was born in Southbridge, son of the late Andrew and Angelia Christo who moved to America from Albania. He leaves his beloved wife of 62 years, Blanche R. Christo; his daughter, Cheryl; his son, Andrew; six grandchildren;...
Ishmael Louis Rivera
Jul 15, 2021
WORCESTER - Ishmael Louis Rivera, age 45, died unexpectedly at home on July 15, 2021. Born and raised in Brooklyn, NY, Ishmael was the son of Maritza (Diaz) Rivera and Louis Anthony Rivera. He eventually moved to Massachusetts along with his beloved mother, who was always a loving and caring presence throughout his life. Ishmael attended St. Catherina of Alexandria...
David Leo Peterson
Jul 15, 2021
For those who would like to watch the service for David, please click the link below: https://client.tribucast.com/tcid/3152751976 HOLDEN – David L. Peterson, 74, passed away on Thursday, July 15, 2021, at St. Vincent Hospital after an illness. He was born in Anamosa, IA, the son of Leo and Lillian A. (Houmes) Peterson and had lived in Holden the past 21...
Edna M. Tilander
Jul 15, 2021
JEFFERSON – Edna M. Tilander, age 92, passed away from natural causes at her home on Thursday, July 15, 2021. Her life began on April 24, 1929 in Holden, the daughter of Edward A. and Estella J. Moroski. She married Conrad N. Tilander in 1952 and they had two children. Edna was an accomplished classical musician who performed as a...
Bruce Joseph Girard
Jul 14, 2021
HOLDEN - Bruce Joseph Girard, 58, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Wednesday, July 14, 2021 at UMass Memorial Medical Center-University Campus, Worcester after a period of declining health. He was born in Worcester, the beloved son of Joseph and Lois (Henderson) Girard and grew up in Shrewsbury. Bruce graduated from St. John's High School with...
Jon P. Jumonville
Jul 14, 2021
RUTLAND - Jon P. Jumonville, 75, passed away on Wednesday, July 14, 2021, at St. Vincent Hospital after an illness. He was born in Holden, the son of Jean J. and Helen T. (Nordstrom) Jumonville, and had lived in Holden but most recently Rutland. He leaves his son, Jay P. Jumonville and his wife, Christine of Holden; his daughters, Rene...
William A. Harrington
Jul 13, 2021
WORCESTER – William A. Harrington, age 71, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 13, 2021 at Rose Monahan Hospice in Worcester after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Holden and raised in Barre, Bill graduated from Quabbin Regional High School and went on to work for many years as a car salesman, working for and owning multiple businesses throughout...
James W. Meagher, Jr.
Jul 13, 2021
RUTLAND – James W. Meagher, 101, passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, July 13th, 2021. He was born in Worcester, Massachusetts, the son of James and Lilla Meagher, and had lived most of his life in Rutland. He leaves his daughter, Kathleen A. Meagher of Rutland; his son, James E. Meagher and his wife, Debbie...
Renate (Mautsch) Shrivastava
Jul 11, 2021
To watch the funeral service live or after the service click on the following link: https://www.youtube.com/c/FCCHOLDEN WORCESTER - After a short illness, Renate (Mautsch) Shrivastava, 77, died peacefully on Sunday, July 11, 2021 at the Oasis at Dodge Park in Worcester. Born on January 27, 1944 in Aussig, Czechoslovakia, she fled as a refugee to North Rhine-Westphalia in Germany after...
Thomas C. Paskalis
Jul 11, 2021
WORCESTER - Thomas Charles Paskalis, 76, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 11, 2021 at home surrounded by his loving family. Tom was predeceased by Carole A. (Scott) Paskalis, his wife of 35 years who devoted her life to caring for him until her passing. He is survived by his devoted daughter and son-in-law, Christina and Artie Rogan and his...
Jon B. Elwell
Jul 11, 2021
LANCASTER - Jon B. Elwell, son of John B. and Kathleen (Healy) Elwell, passed away peacefully at home in Lancaster on Sunday, July 11, 2021. He was born at Bennington Hospital in Bennington, VT on January 8, 1942. He attended elementary school in Bennington and high school in Arlington, VT where he played soccer and was the manager of the...
John W. Stack
Jul 9, 2021
STERLING – John W. Stack, age 25, passed away on Friday, July 9, 2021, at Leominster Hospital. Born in Boston and raised in Norwell, John was the son of Paul J. and Catherine A. (Wiater) Stack and lived the last nine years in Sterling. He was a graduate of Wachusett Regional High School, class of 2015 where he excelled in...
Linda Fay Chamberlayne
Jul 5, 2021
PAXTON - Linda Fay Chamberlayne, formerly of Worcester, passed away July 5th after a two-year struggle with cancer. She died feeling that she had been fortunate to enjoy a good life and to leave a good family, and she was the kind of person whose big heart made everyone around better for the knowing. Linda was born January 2, 1944...
Dennis A. Doherty
Jul 4, 2021
STERLING – Dennis A. Doherty, 64, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, July 4, 2021. Born in Clinton, he was a son of Dorothea (Radock) Doherty and the late Donald A. Doherty. Dennis was a 1976 graduate of Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical School. He went on to pursue a long career in the automotive industry. Dennis owned and operated Deluxe Auto...
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