Obituaries

Local Obituaries

Rita (Blyden) Roth

Rita (Blyden) Roth

Mar 24, 2025

The Funeral Service for Rita (Blyden) Roth will be available for live streaming (and after) beginning at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, March 26th via the following link: https://client.tribucast.com/tcid/a25032465447800 . WORCESTER – Rita (Blyden) Roth, age 92, died peacefully on Monday, March 24th, 2025, at the Jewish Healthcare Center, surrounded by the loving presence of her family. Born in Worcester, Rita...

Roland A Laprade

Roland A Laprade

Mar 23, 2025

HOLDEN - Roland Arthur LaPrade, 93, of Holden, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on July 29, 1931, to Arthur and Sadie (Johnson) LaPrade. Roland was raised in Holden and attended local grade schools. He was a three-sport athlete who graduated from Holden High School in 1948. Following high school, Roland attended a...

Richard E. Crompton

Richard E. Crompton

Mar 21, 2025

RUTLAND -Richard E. Crompton, 78, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on Friday, March 21, 2025. Born and raised in Worcester, Richard was the son of Thomas A. and Marjorie F. (Johnson) Crompton and spent the last 54 years making Rutland his cherished home. He is survived by his beloved wife...

Sage Julius Sandman

Sage Julius Sandman

Mar 18, 2025

WEST BOYLSTON - Sage J. Sandman, just 8 months old, passed away tragically on March 18, 2025, leaving an unfillable space in the hearts of all who knew and loved him. Born on July 7, 2024, to Jordan Sandman and Cassidy Borjeson, Sage was a radiant light-his bright eyes and infectious laughter bringing warmth to everyone around him. Though his...

Althea M. Clark

Althea M. Clark

Mar 18, 2025

Althea M. Clark, 85, of Hubbardston, formerly a longtime resident of Tewksbury, passed away peacefully on March 18, 2025. She is the beloved wife of the late Edward F. Clark, Jr. Althea was born in Melrose, the daughter of Frederick and Alice (Carroll) Grace. She worked for over 50 years for the New England Telephone Company until her retirement. She...

David S. Matis

David S. Matis

Mar 15, 2025

JEFFERSON - David S. Matis, 60, passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home on Saturday, March 15, 2025. Born in Worcester and raised in Jefferson (Holden), he was the son of the late Sigmund A. Matis and Jacqueline G. (Fairbanks) Matis. Dave fought a hard battle with Metastatic Renal Cell Carcinoma for 4 1/2 years. He will be...

Susan L. Matys

Susan L. Matys

Mar 15, 2025

Susan Laska Matys April 30, 1957 - March 15, 2025 Susan Matys, 67, passed away after a valiant battle with cancer. Sue was born and raised in Worcester and resided in Holden for many years. She leaves her husband Rich; her children, Luke, Brandon, Nick, and Sarah; along with her mother Violet Laska; and siblings, Sandra Jackson and Stephen Laska....

Diane L. Clough

Diane L. Clough

Mar 15, 2025

Diane L. Clough, 63, of New Braintree, passed away peacefully on March 15, 2025. She was the beloved wife of the late Robert W. Clough, who predeceased her in 2007. A strong and independent woman, Diane leaves behind a legacy of self-reliance and an enduring love for nature. She was known for her remarkable skill in sewing her own clothes...

Mark Carl Johnson

Mark Carl Johnson

Mar 15, 2025

WELLS, ME/HOLDEN – Mark Carl Johnson passed away on Saturday, March 15, 2025. He was predeceased by his parents, Virginia (nee: Krikorian) and Carl Johnson. He is survived by his wife Barbara Johnson and his brother Dave Johnson along with three children: Nicole Adamson, Bryan Johnson, and Melissa Maci and one granddaughter, Isabella (Izzy) Adamson. Mark was born in Worcester,...

Richard Jaffe Perlman

Richard Jaffe Perlman

Mar 15, 2025

WORCESTER - Richard Jaffe Perlman, dedicated Worcester Funeral Director, died March 15, 2025 at Jewish Healthcare Center in Worcester. In 1939, Richard Jaffe Perlman, son of George and Sadie (Jaffe) Perlman, was born in Lowell, Massachusetts. Shortly thereafter, Richy and his family moved to Worcester, and his father opened Perlman Funeral Home. For over 60 years, Richy worked tirelessly as...

Virginia "Ginger" Sauer

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

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

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

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

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

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)

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

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

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

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...