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Deborah J. (Yarnell) Andrews
Jul 28, 2021
TOWNSEND/STERLING – Deborah J. (Yarnell) Andrews, age 72, passed away peacefully and surrounded by family on Wednesday, July 28, 2021 at UMass Memorial - Leominster Hospital. Born in Cambridge, the daughter of Victor G. and Evelyn (Dwyer) Yarnell. Deborah grew up in Billerica and graduated from the Billerica High School Class of 1967, and she lived briefly in Lowell and...
Gloria Kravitz
Jul 28, 2021
MIAMI / WORCESTER - Gloria Kravitz of Miami passed away on July 28, 2021. Gloria was born in Worcester, Massachusetts. Adored aunt of Gary Rosenthal, dear cousin of Morris Franlin. A graveside service was held at Holy Society Cemetery in Worcester, Massachusetts. To share a memory or offer a condolence please visit "The Tribute Wall."
Donna L. Furtado
Jul 28, 2021
RUTLAND - Donna L. Furtado, 75, passed away unexpectedly due to complications from surgery on July 28, 2021, with her family by her side. Donna was born and raised in Worcester before moving to Rutland. She worked for the US Postal Service for 30 years before retiring in 2005. She especially enjoyed spending time with her family, and summers at...
Carole E. (Keddy) Dwelly
Jul 27, 2021
OAKHAM – Carole E. (Keddy) Dwelly, 80, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, July 27, 2021, after a long struggle with lung cancer. She was born in Ware, the daughter of John J. and Sylvia M. (Sibley) Keddy and had lived most of her life in Oakham. She leaves her sons, Gregory Dwelly and his wife, Cindy of New...
Leander V. Willetts, Iii.
Jul 27, 2021
WORCESTER - Leander V. Willetts III was born in Huntington, New York on November 4,1947. Lee was known as a proud member of Oyster Bay's Pine Hollow neighborhood and later made Worcester, Massachusetts his home. He attended Oyster Bay Schools and was a star athlete, leading his high school basketball team to a Nassau County championship in 1965. Leander was...
Mary P. (Power) Simone
Jul 27, 2021
STERLING – Mary P. (Power) Simone, 74, passed away on Tuesday, July 27, 2021 at UMass Memorial Healthcare – Clinton Hospital after an extended illness. She was born in Worcester, the daughter of Joseph and Margaret (Breen) Power and had lived in Sterling since 1990. She leaves behind her beloved husband of 36 years, F. H. Rick Mathews; her children,...
Frans H. Soderlund
Jul 25, 2021
Worcester/Lancaster - Frans H. Soderlund, 84, died peacefully at home on Sunday, July 25, 2021. He was born in Vaasa, Finland, the son of Elvi and Nestor Soderlund. Frans was married to his first wife, Patricia Soderlund for 37 years until her passing. He was then married to Linda Salvadore Soderlund for 22 years and welcomed her children, Wendy Snow...
James M. Flagg
Jul 24, 2021
STERLING/WEST BOYLSTON - James M. Flagg, 89, passed away peacefully in the loving care and peaceful surroundings of his home on Saturday, July 24, 2021 after an illness. Born in Worcester, Jim was the son of the late Maro and Ruth (Potter) Flagg. His beloved wife of 50 years, Nancy L. (Cowan) Flagg died in 2005. He will be lovingly...
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...
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