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Ruth V. Fernberg
Sep 17, 2021
Sterling/Princeton - Ruth V. Fernberg, 81, died peacefully surrounded by her loving friends at Pheasant Hollow Group Home on Friday, September 17, 2021. Ruth was born in Worcester and was raised and lived most of her life in Sterling. Ruth was a gentle and caring person with a special appreciation for all living things. She especially loved animals and spending...
Gary P. Olson
Sep 17, 2021
RUTLAND - Gary P. Olson, loving father, son, brother, grandfather, and friend to many, passed away unexpectedly at home on Friday, September 17. He was 59. Born in Worcester, Gary spent his childhood in the Greendale section of the city, graduating from Burncoat High School. He move to Rutland soon after where he raised his family and lived for the...
Peter E. Chila
Sep 14, 2021
Murrells Inlet, SC - Peter E. Chila, 81, died peacefully on Tuesday, September 14, 2021. He was born in Greenwich, CT, the son of the late Anthony C. and Clare (Calvert) Chila and had lived in CT, Sterling, Lancaster, and other North Central Mass towns before moving to South Carolina 6 years ago. Peter grew up in Stamford, Connecticut and...
Brian E. Stowell
Sep 14, 2021
MARLBOROUGH/HOLDEN– Brian E. Stowell, 73, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 14, 2021 at UMass Memorial Healthcare-Marlborough Hospital. Born in Worcester and raised in Holden, he was a son of Bertha (Hall) Stowell and the late Edwin Stowell. He will be lovingly missed and remembered by his son, Brahe J. Stowell of Holden; his mother, Betty Stowell of Holden; his...
Lester A. Lier, Jr.
Sep 14, 2021
PRINCETON – Lester A. Lier, Jr., age 82, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 14, 2021 at UMass Memorial Health Alliance - Clinton Hospital. Born in Worcester, he was the son of Lester A. and Olive (Hemenway) Lier, Sr. Lester graduated from South High School in Worcester, where he first met Nancy, and went on to take classes at Worcester...
Frances Deborah Katz
Sep 14, 2021
Frances' graveside service will be livestreamed at 11:00 am, Thursday, October 7th, at this link: https://client.tribucast.com/tcid/44162375 LEOMINSTER - Frances Deborah Katz, 60, a Leominster native died suddenly and unexpectedly in Decatur, GA on Sept. 14, 2021. She leaves her aunt Ethel Katz Abramoff of Worcester, and seventeen first cousins, Ruth Katz Berman of Worcester, Harriet Joseph Robbins of Worcester, David...
Lorraine A. (Marin) Lupien
Sep 14, 2021
PAXTON – Lorraine A. (Marin) Lupien, age 81, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, September 14, 2021, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Worcester, the daughter of the late Arthur and Florence A. (Auger) Marin. Lorraine graduated from St. Stephens High School in Worcester and went on to work for State Mutual. There she met lifelong...
Richard W. "Rich" Nobile
Sep 13, 2021
Holden - Richard W. "Rich" Nobile, 75, died peacefully with his beloved wife at his side on Monday, September 13, 2021, at Rose Monahan Hospice Residence in Worcester. He was born and raised in Brooklyn, NY and graduated from Brooklyn Technical High School. Rich graduated with a Bachelors's Degree from Long Island University and later served in the U.S. Army...
Stuart Allen Hammer
Sep 13, 2021
Stuart's Funeral Service may be viewed by clicking the following link: http://client.tribucast.com/tcid/5961716123 WORCESTER - Stuart Allen Hammer, 77, of Worcester, passed away on September 13, 2021 after a long battle with illness. Stuart was born in Passaic, New Jersey, to David and Sarah Hammer on October 21, 1943. After graduating from Cornell University in 1965, Stuart received his Juris Doctor...
Leon Jonas
Sep 12, 2021
Leon's Graveside Funeral Service may be viewed by clicking the following link: https://client.tribucast.com/tcid/9195672410 Worcester/Delray Beach – Leon Jonas, age 94, died on Sunday, September 12, 2021, at his home, surrounded by the loving presence of his family. Leon was born in Worcester, a son of Charles and Rose (Silber) Jonas, and lived in Worcester for most of his life, before...
William E. Jarvi
Sep 9, 2021
RUTLAND – William E. Jarvi, 72, beloved husband of Jana (Southwick) Jarvi, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 9, 2021 at UMass Memorial Health Alliance-Leominster Campus. Born in Chicago, IL and raised in Rutland, he was a son of the late Veikko and Viola (Luukko) Jarvi. Bill graduated from Wachusett Regional High School and was a member of the United...
Michael S. Lacilla
Sep 9, 2021
HOLDEN - Michael S. Lacilla, 37, passed away on Thursday, September 9, 2021, after an illness. He was born in Worcester the son of the late Stephen A. Lacilla. He leaves his mother, Marydonna J. (Owens) Lacilla; his sister, Lisa M. Lacilla of West Boylston; his nephew and Godson, Mark Lacilla of West Boylston; his uncles, Jim Owens of Acton...
Patrick Z. "Pat" Sarkisian
Sep 8, 2021
Rutland/Holden - Patrick Z. "Pat" Sarkisian, 79, a longtime resident of Holden and Rutland and prominent business owner died peacefully at home, on Wednesday, September 8, 2021, with his beloved wife at his side after a long battle with Inclusion Body Myositis. Patrick was born in Holden on March 26, 1942, the son of Sarkis and Nectar (Vanetzian) Sarkisian and...
Scott A. Mclean
Sep 8, 2021
HOLDEN Scott A. McLean, 72, of Holden MA passed away on September 8, 2021 after a lengthy battle with end stage liver failure. He will be lovingly missed by his wife of 39 years, Christine (Cote) McLean of Holden, his two sons Matthew S. McLean and his wife Cailin (Clary) McLean of Sterling and Andrew R. McLean and his partner...
Arthur C. Premo
Sep 6, 2021
PRINCETON - Arthur C. Premo, 91, passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home surrounded by his family on Monday, September 6, 2021. Born and raised in Worcester, he was a son of the late Roy and Agnes (Gaulin) Premo. He will be lovingly missed and remembered by his daughter, Iona Sage and her husband, Peter of Wells, ME;...
Robert E. Macdonald
Sep 6, 2021
PAXTON/SPENCER - Robert E. MacDonald, 90, passed away on Monday, September 6, 2021, at Brookhaven Assisted Care. He was born in Worcester, the son of Eldon R. and Jean W. (Fowler) MacDonald and graduated from Worcester Academy in 1950. Bob enlisted into the US Navy reserves in 1948 before being called into active duty in 1952. He served aboard the...
Lois J. Dansereau
Sep 5, 2021
Rutland - Lois J. (Tillotson) Dansereau, 88, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 5, 2021 at Sterling Village Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was born in Lowell, VT, daughter of the late Harold H. and Bernice (Paronto) Tillotson. Lois graduated from North Brookfield High School. She went on to work at Rutland Heights Hospital and UMass Memorial Medical Center,...
Anne L. (Lawlor) Hedstrom
Sep 5, 2021
STERLING - Anne L. (Lawlor) Hedstrom, 75, died peacefully on Sunday, September 5, 2021 at Clinton Hospital. Born and raised in Boston, the daughter of Richard and Mary (Keane) Lawlor, Anne graduated from Girl's Latin High School in Boston with the class of 1963. Anne graduated from Emmanuel College and went on to earn her Master's in Teaching from Anna...
Edward P. Lavigne
Sep 4, 2021
WEST BOYLSTON/STERLING – Edward P. LaVigne passed away peacefully after a long illness under the loving care of his family on September 4, 2021 at the age of 69. Born in Worcester and raised in West Boylston, Eddie was the son of the late Edward N. and Margaret A. (Mombourquette) LaVigne of Nova Scotia. Eddie was known to his friends...
Ruth E. (Campbell) Pellegrini
Sep 4, 2021
RUTLAND/SPRINGFIELD – Ruth E. (Campbell) Pellegrini, age 89, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 4, 2021 at the Quaboag Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center in West Brookfield. Born in Worcester, Ruth was the daughter of the late George M. and Mercy H. (Wheeler) Campbell. Ruth graduated from Rutland High School and finished her Associates Degree at Becker College in Worcester....
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