Obituaries

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Carol J. (Gillespie) Dymek

Carol J. (Gillespie) Dymek

Jun 13, 2021

HOLDEN/WORCESTER – Carol J. (Gillespie) Dymek, beloved wife, devoted teacher and friend to many, passed away peacefully with her loving husband by her side on Sunday, June 13, 2021. Born in Lock Haven, PA, she was the daughter of the late John E. and Lois E. (Young) Gillespie. She was 87. Carol graduated from Lock Haven University with a Bachelor’s...

Maryjo Roughan

Maryjo Roughan

Jun 13, 2021

WORCESTER -- MaryJo Roughan, age 66, journeyed to Heaven on June 13, 2021 while in the peaceful surroundings of her home. Born in Worcester, she was the daughter of the late Joseph P. and Mary W. (Kilcoyne) Roughan. She leaves her beloved family, her brothers Thomas J. Roughan of Worcester and Michael P. Roughan and his wife Katherine of Hopkinton,...

David Abraham Siam

David Abraham Siam

Jun 12, 2021

RUTLAND – David Abraham Siam, 61, beloved husband of Becky (Glass Westcott) Siam, passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, June 12, 2021. Born in Worcester and raised in Whitinsville and Upton, he was a son of Abraham and Phyllis (Danelius) Siam. David was a 1978 graduate of Nipmuck High School...

Russell W. Edmands

Russell W. Edmands

Jun 11, 2021

HOLDEN - Russell W. Edmands, 77 of Holden, passed away Friday, June 11, 2021. He leaves his wife of 54 years, Ann L. (Soderlund) Edmands, two sons, Mark R. Edmands and his wife Aileen of Tennessee and Lee G. Edmands of Leominster; one daughter Lynn Marchand and her husband Robert of Worcester; his sister Patricia Hanlon of Mendon, MA. Russell...

Marilyn J. (Lindberg) Bresnahan-Dunn

Marilyn J. (Lindberg) Bresnahan-Dunn

Jun 10, 2021

WORCESTER - Marilyn J. (Lindberg) Bresnahan-Dunn passed away peacefully the morning of June 10, 2021, at her home in Hampton Suites at Southgate in Shrewsbury with family present. She was born in Worcester, on March 30, 1932, the daughter of Roland and Anne (Hultman) Lindberg. She was preceded in death by her husband Michael C. Bresnahan of Westborough and her...

James Curtis Patch, Sr.

James Curtis Patch, Sr.

Jun 9, 2021

*Services for Jim & Shirley have been postponed to a later date.* HOLDEN - James Curtis Patch, Sr. (Jim) passed quietly on Wednesday, June 9, 2021, surrounded by loved ones. He was born in 1932 in Worcester, MA the son of Frederick and Athalie Patch. He grew up attending Wesley Methodist Church where he met a talented young pianist named...

Rosalina R. Guzman

Rosalina R. Guzman

Jun 8, 2021

WORCESTER – Rosalina R. Guzman, 99, passed away on Tuesday, June 8, 2021, at UMass Memorial Healthcare – Memorial Campus after an illness. She was born in Caguas, Puerto Rico, the daughter of Jose and Engracia (Torres) Rodriguez and immigrated with her husband to Fort Lauderdale in 1947. They later moved to Brooklyn, New York before settling in Massachusetts. Her...

Anne-Marie (Roy) Dauphinais

Anne-Marie (Roy) Dauphinais

Jun 7, 2021

SHREWSBURY, MA / LEBANON, NH - Anne-Marie (Roy) Dauphinais, 85, died peacefully at home in her sleep on Monday, June 7, 2021 with her devoted husband of 64 years, Eugene Dauphinais, by her side. She was born in Woodsville, NH, the daughter of Elie O. and Germaine (Lamarre) Roy and grew up in Woodsville, NH along with her 16 brothers...

Geraldine "Gerry" M. Angelos

Geraldine "Gerry" M. Angelos

Jun 7, 2021

WORCESTER - Geraldine (Gerry) Angelos, age 96, passed away on Monday, June 7, 2021, after a long and fruitful life. Gerry was preceded in death by her husband, James, of 61 years, sister Charlotte Listro and parents William and Helen Smith. She is survived by her three daughters; Laurel Westreich (Henry), Kathleen Pinkett (Darwin Barker), and Teresa Mazeika (James). She...

Sidney G. Freedman

Sidney G. Freedman

Jun 1, 2021

WEST BOYLSTON - Sidney G. Freedman, 71, of West Boylston, MA, passed away on Monday, June 1, 2021 at the Rose Monahan Hospice Home, after a brief battle with glioblastoma. Sid was born on January 5, 1950 to Aaron and Dorothy (Shack) Freedman in Worcester, MA. After graduating from Doherty Memorial High School in 1968, he took business courses at...

James B. Kelly

James B. Kelly

Jun 1, 2021

WORCESTER – James B. Kelly, 65, owner and operator of Kelly Funeral Home and Bereavement Care Center, passed away on June 1, 2021 at UMass Memorial Medical Center in Worcester, after a long struggle with cardiac issues. Jim was the son of Walter F. and Lillian (Davis) Kelly, founders of Kelly Funeral Home. After graduating Burncoat Senior High School in...

Bernard "Bennie" Bailin

Bernard "Bennie" Bailin

Jun 1, 2021

WORCESTER - Bernard "Bennie" Bailin, died Tuesday, June 1, 2021, at the Jewish Healthcare Center. He leaves his cousin Carol, wife of Steven Adlestein of Worcester. He was predeceased by his two brothers; Maurice "Moe" Bailin and Harold "Mickey" Bailin. He was born in Worcester, son of Samuel and Rose (Sworin) Bailin, and was a life-long resident. He with his...

James M. Burke

James M. Burke

Jun 1, 2021

WORCESTER- James (Jimbo) M. Burke passed away peacefully Tuesday, June 1, 2021, at the Life Care Center of Auburn surrounded by family and friends. He was 62. James was born in Worcester, the son of John (Jack) H. Burke and Claire (Lonergan) Burke. James attended South High and worked for a brief period of time at Worcester Poly Tech University...

Malcolm Montague Davis

Malcolm Montague Davis

Jun 1, 2021

Malcolm's graveside funeral service may be viewed by clicking the following link: https://client.tribucast.com/tcid/6660992675 The architect and artist, Malcolm Montague Davis, died peacefully on June 1, 2021. He was a graduate of Harvard College and The Harvard Graduate School of Design. He began his architectural practice in Berlin, Yangon Myanmar, and Rome before returning to the United States to work for...

Evelyn Manoogian Phelan

Evelyn Manoogian Phelan

May 26, 2021

CHATHAM/HOLDEN - Evelyn Manoogian Phelan transitioned after her 98th birthday. Evelyn was born in Worcester, daughter of Zabel Manoogian Krikorian and Nishan Manoogian. She lived most of her life in Holden with her beloved husband, John "Patrical" Phelan and at their summer home on Cape Cod. Evelyn worked for the Worcester Public Schools for 39 years as a primary school...

Lucy A. (Tremblay) Welsh

Lucy A. (Tremblay) Welsh

May 26, 2021

HOLDEN – Lucy A. (Tremblay) Welsh, 102, passed away peacefully in Florida on Wednesday, May 26, 2021. She was born in Holden, the daughter of Arthur and Lydia (Desjardins) Tremblay. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, June 7th at 11 a.m. in St. Mary's Church, 114 Princeton Street in Jefferson. Burial will follow at St. Mary's...

Donald Mccauley

Donald Mccauley

May 24, 2021

HOLDEN - Donald F. McCauley, 92, died peacefully at home on Monday, May 24, 2021. He was born in Holden, the son of William A. and Myra (Elliot) McCauley and grew up in Holden. Donald graduated from Holden High School with the class of 1947. He was a gifted athlete and had served as Co-Captain of the High School basketball...

Carol Louise Daigneau

Carol Louise Daigneau

May 24, 2021

HOLDEN – Carol Louise (Frost) Daigneau, 77, died peacefully at home under the care of her loving family on the early morning of Monday, May 24, 2021. Carol was born in St. John, New Brunswick, Canada and became a naturalized citizen when she was ten. Carol grew up in Kennebunkport, Maine, Worcester and Holden. She was the daughter of Verner...

Nancy J. (Gauvreau) Ball

Nancy J. (Gauvreau) Ball

May 21, 2021

PRINCETON - Nancy J. (Gauvreau) Ball, 78, beloved wife of Charles C. Ball, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 21, 2021. Born in Fitchburg and raised in Princeton, she was the daughter of Leo and Emma (Linnus) Gauvreau. It was her mother that gave her the strong Finnish heritage. At age 15, she met the true love of her life...

Mary Jude Carroll

Mary Jude Carroll

May 20, 2021

HOLDEN – Mary Jude Carroll, age 67, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, May 20, 2021. She was born in Brighton, MA, the daughter of John James Carroll, Sr. and Nellie B. Carroll and had lived in Holden since 2005. Mary Jude attended the Cardinal Cushing Center in Hanover, MA, Nauset Workshop in Eastham, MA, Mercy Centre and...