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Natalie Wells
Dec 25, 2024
Natalie Wells, 92, passed away in the very early morning hours on Christmas Day in the comfort of her home, surrounded by her family. Born and raised in Southbridge, she was the daughter of the late John and Sylvia (Shippin) Wells. Natalie was an English Setter lover and enjoyed attending numerous dog shows with her friends. She travelled the world...
Lori J. Occhialini-Jacobsen
Dec 23, 2024
HOLDEN - Lori J. (Duquette) Occhialini-Jacobsen, 53, beloved wife of Craig S. Jacobsen, passed away on Monday, December 23, 2024, at UMass Memorial Medical Center – University Campus in Worcester, surrounded by her loving family after an unexpected, aggressive battle with gallbladder cancer. Born in Worcester and raised in Holden, she was the daughter of Ronald and Susan (Winkelmann) Duquette....
Adam Douglas Lemon
Dec 21, 2024
RUTLAND - Adam D. Lemon, 42, passed away suddenly on December 21, 2024. Born on July 4, 1982, to Gary and Julie (Kallio) Lemon, Adam was a lifelong resident of Rutland. Growing up, Adam was an active member of the Boy Scouts for many years. He attended local grade schools and later graduated from Wachusett Regional High School in 2001,...
Lester J. Grace Jr
Dec 20, 2024
Rutland – Lester J. Grace, Jr., 85, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 20, 2024, at UMass Memorial Medical Center – University Campus in Worcester. Born in Worcester, he was the son of the late Lester J. and Mary B. (Conlon) Grace. Lester was a proud graduate of Worcester Boy’s Trade School and continued his education at Worcester Industrial Technical...
John J. Richinick Jr.
Dec 20, 2024
JEFFERSON — John J. Richinick Jr., 69, died peacefully at home, surrounded by family, on Friday, December 20, 2024, after an almost two-year battle with cancer. He was predeceased by his beloved wife, Maryellen (Doherty), in 2003. He leaves two daughters, Jennifer Swanson and her husband Kevin of Brookfield, and Michele Gorman and her husband Andrew of Astoria, New York;...
Evelyn J. Ramsey
Dec 19, 2024
Evelyn J. "EJ" Ramsey, 49, of Leominster, formerly of Sterling, passed away peacefully on December 19, 2024 after a short battle with breast cancer. EJ was born in Leominster, the daughter of the late John and Carolyn (Kamierczak) Ramsey. She graduated from Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical High School and went on to work as a preschool aide for autistic children...
Lloyd Wilbur Olson
Dec 18, 2024
WORCESTER - Lloyd W. Olson, 85, passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home on Wednesday, December 18, 2024. Born on April 23, 1939, in Worcester, MA, Lloyd was the son of the late Carl A. and Alice V. (Skarberg) Olson. Lloyd attended Worcester Public Schools and graduated from Commerce High School. After high school, Lloyd enlisted in the...
Winifred Jones Bowcock
Dec 17, 2024
Winifred Jones Bowcock passed peacefully at the age of 99 on December 17, 2024. She was the oldest of four children born to E. Thomas Jones and Emily Smythe Jones in Kingston, Pennsylvania on November 21, 1925. Winnie was proud of her Welch heritage and being a first generation American. Being the daughter of a coal miner kept the family...
Karyn Ann (George) Liberty
Dec 16, 2024
Shrewsbury, MA / Dade City, FL – Karyn A. (George) Liberty, 78, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 16, 2024, surrounded by the love and comfort of her family. Born in Worcester and raised in Shrewsbury, Karyn was the cherished daughter of the late Edward and Mildred (Bacon) George. A proud graduate of Shrewsbury High School, Class of 1964, she...
Charles J. Allen Ii
Dec 16, 2024
Shrewsbury/Paxton – Charles J. Allen II, 78, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by the warmth and love of his family, on Monday, December 16, 2024. Born in Attleboro, Charles was the son of the late Charles J. and Bernice (Allard) Allen. His formative years were spent in Europe, a unique experience that shaped his worldly perspective. He later returned...
Ruth M. (Stearns) Trotto
Dec 15, 2024
HOLDEN – Ruth M. (Stearns) Trotto, age 89, passed away peacefully at Fairlawn Rehabilitation Hospital in Worcester on Sunday, December 15, 2024. Born in Auburn, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Doris (Fiske) Stearns. Raised in Auburn, Ruth graduated from Auburn High School, class of 1953. She went to work early in her career at Anderson Corporation...
Carmen Marie Luksha
Dec 14, 2024
GREENFIELD - Carmen M. (Hamel) Luksha, 71, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 14, 2024, at Baystate Franklin Medical Center, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on July 25, 1953, in Germany, the daughter of Robert and Margrit (Frentzel) Hamel. Carmen's early years were spent in Sterling, where she attended local grade schools and later graduated from Wachusett...
Anne E. Good
Dec 14, 2024
Anne E. Good, 72, of Boylston, formerly of Randolph and Worcester, passed away peacefully after a long illness on December 14, 2024, at the Jewish Healthcare Center Nursing Home. Annie was born in Randolph, MA on October 8, 1952. She was predeceased by her parents Henrietta (Pentleton) and Philip N. Good, Sr. of Randolph and her sister Kathleen (Good) Heffernan...
Evelyn "Lynn" Freedman
Dec 14, 2024
SPENCER - Lynn Freedman was born Evelyn Annie VanOllefen, the rebellious eldest daughter of David Victor and Elizabeth Ann VanOllefen. She was born in Tucson, Arizona, in 1949 and raised in New Jersey and upstate New York. She earned her certificate in data entry, but decided it was too boring, and never used it. Instead, she dedicated herself to helping...
Karin L. Brewer
Dec 11, 2024
HOLDEN - Karin L. (Smith) Brewer, 91, beloved wife of the late Charles H. Brewer, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of her family, on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, at the Jewish Healthcare Center. Born in Welwyn Garden City, England, she was the daughter of the late John and Karin (Jannson) Smith. Karin met her future husband, and love...
Kris A. Erickson
Dec 9, 2024
RUTLAND – Kris A. Erickson, age 64, passed away on Monday, December 9, 2024, at UMASS Memorial Health – Marlborough Hospital surrounded by family. Born in Holden, Kris was the son of the late Robert and Joan (Shortt) Erickson and was a lifelong resident of Central Massachusetts. After earning an Associate Degree from Quinsigamond Community College, Kris worked for many...
Normand L. Fortier
Dec 9, 2024
Dr. Normand L. Fortier (known to all who loved him as Pepere) passed away peacefully on Monday, December 9th at the age of 94. Born in Indian Orchard, Massachusetts, Normand grew up in West Springfield, Massachusetts alongside his sister Claire. After graduating from high school, college, pharmacy school, two years in the army and finally BU medical school he began...
John L. Keevan Jr.
Dec 8, 2024
Worcester – John L. Keevan, Jr., 84, passed away peacefully on the morning of Sunday, December 8, 2024, at St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester. Born and raised in Worcester, he was the beloved son of the late John L. and Alice (Haskell) Keevan. John had a lifelong passion for automobiles. A dedicated driver for Endicott Oil for many years, he...
Jean C. (Tidman) Johnson
Dec 5, 2024
HOLDEN - Jean C. (Tidman) Johnson passed away quietly on December 5, 2024, after a period of declining health. Born in Worcester Massachusetts, September 19, 1926, she was the daughter of Edward C. Tidman and Gurly L (Bottcher) Tidman. Jean lived most of life in Holden and graduated from Holden High School in 1944. She married her high school sweetheart...
Donna E. Enberg
Dec 4, 2024
HOLDEN - Donna E. (Ahlstrom) Enberg,, 81, died gently on December 4, 2024 at the Jewish Healthcare Center in Worcester, with her wife at her bedside. Sadly, her passing increased the rarity of natural redheads in the world. She was the daughter of the late Victor Ahlstrom and Elizabeth (Johnson) Ahlstrom who may have enjoyed her childhood accordion playing but,...
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