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Kevin W. Roszkiewicz
Dec 4, 2024
Kevin W. Roszkiewicz, 62, of Rutland, passed away peacefully at Brigham and Women's Hospital on December 4, 2024 after battling kidney cancer. He is the loving husband of Maryann (Liljestrand) Roszkiewicz with whom he has shared 36 years of marriage. Kevin was born on February 9, 1962 in Webster, the son of the late Walter and Mary (Majewski) Roszkiewicz. He...
Myles "Ray" Hayes
Dec 3, 2024
Worcester - Deacon Myles “Ray” Hayes, 84, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at Whitney Place of Northborough. He lived with Dementia of the Alzheimer Type for the last several years. He was predeceased by the love of his life, Rita A. (Sawyer) Hayes. He was the beloved son of the late Myles P. and Nora E. (Shea)...
Rocco A. Vallande
Dec 3, 2024
RUTLAND - Rocco A. Vallande, 75, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at his home, surrounded by family after a period of illness. Born to Antonio and Mary (Macera) Vallande on June 10, 1949, in Providence, RI, Rocco was a cherished son, loving husband, dedicated father, and accomplished professional. Rocco grew up in Cranston, RI and graduated from...
Barry F. Bedard
Dec 2, 2024
WESTMINSTER – Barry F. Bedard, age 75, passed away peacefully at home in Westminster on Monday, December 2, 2024. Born in Fitchburg, he was the son of the late A. Ernest and Bertha M. (Duke) Bedard. Barry grew up in Fitchburg and graduated from Notre Dame Preparatory School. He furthered his education at Fitchburg State University, where he received his...
John M. Spellane
Dec 2, 2024
HOLDEN - John M. Spellane, a cherished father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on December 2, 2024, in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Born on March 27, 1942, in Worcester, Massachusetts, John was the beloved son of John and Dorothy Spellane. He was preceded in death by his brother, Robert, and is survived...
Barbara G. Kerr
Nov 29, 2024
Holden - Barbara G. (Strong) Kerr, 76, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of her family on Friday, November 29, 2024, at St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester. Born in Chelsea and raised in West Boylston, she was the daughter of the late William and Gladys (Simonds) Strong. Barbara graduated from West Boylston High School and went on to further...
Joanne M. Connell
Nov 29, 2024
Joanne M. Connell, beloved daughter, sister, aunt, and friend, entered eternal rest at the age of 94, surrounded by the love of her family in her home, after a brief period of declining health. Born in Woonsocket, Rhode Island, to Raymond J. and Maude (Snadd) Connell, Joanne had a joyful childhood shared with her sister, Kathleen. She moved to East...
Judith A. Perry
Nov 28, 2024
HOLDEN - Judith Ann (Ham) Perry, 76, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 28, 2024, at UMass Memorial Medical Center surrounded by loved ones. "Judy" was born in Worcester and raised predominantly in Holden, the daughter of the late J. Phillip and Beverly (Baer) Ham. She was educated in the Holden school system and an active member of the St....
Scott R. Wagner
Nov 28, 2024
SHREWSBURY/BOYLSTON- Scott Ralph Wagner, 60, a devoted son, cherished brother, and beloved uncle, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes at home on Thursday, November 28, 2024. Raised in Boylston, Scott was the son of Ronald W. and Marsha K. (White) Wagner. For the past eight years, he has made his home in Shrewsbury. He was a lifelong member of First...
Carol A. Richards
Nov 27, 2024
JEFFERSON - Carol A. Richards, age 77, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at the Rose Monahan Hospice Home in Worcester. Born in Worcester, she was the daughter of the late Peter and Sophie (Michalak) Wojtas. Carol graduated from Oxford High School with the class of 1965. She went on to attend Quinsigamond Community College as well as...
Shirley Marie Wells
Nov 26, 2024
Lancaster - Shirley Marie (Arsenault) Wells, 88, died peacefully at home on Tuesday, November 26, 2024. She was the daughter of the late George and Marie (Ethier) Arsenault and leaves her daughter, Jodi Johnson of Lancaster; her grandchildren, Brandy Plaisance and her husband, Joe of Worcester, Jessica Johnson of Lancaster and Derrick Johnson of Clinton; and her great-grandson, Brandon Demers....
Conrad M. Swartz
Nov 24, 2024
A Memorial Reception for family, friends, and close associates will be held from 12-4 on Sunday, December 8th at the 110 Grill, 123 Front Street, Worcester. PAXTON – Conrad M. Swartz, age 82, died peacefully on Sunday, November 24.2024 at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston following a period of health challenges. Conrad was born in Newton, MA the son...
Doris L. Light
Nov 23, 2024
Doris Light, aged 104, died peacefully on November 22nd in loving care at Newbridge on the Charles in Dedham. She is the wife of the late Edward J. Light. She leaves her children, Paul Light & his wife Susan Hargrave of Arlington, and Ellen Light of Newton, her grandchildren, Aliza Ray, Eric Ray, grandson-in-law Fred Denton, and her brother, Neil...
Evelyn H. Ivanisin
Nov 22, 2024
Evelyn H. Ivanisin, 87, of Worcester, formerly of Holden, passed away peacefully on November 22, 2024. She is the loving wife of the late Michael J. Ivanisin who predeceased her in 2005. Evelyn was born on February 15, 1937 the daughter of James and Rachel (Dipasquale) McAuliffe. She worked as a medical secretary for several years before her retirement. She...
Ronald J. Malooly
Nov 21, 2024
North Brookfield/Holden – Ronald J. Malooly, 76, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 21, 2024, at Quaboag Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center in West Brookfield. Born in Holden to the late George and Sadie (Corey) Malooly, he was a proud member of the Wachusett High School Class of 1967. Ronald honorably served his country in the United States Army during...
Elinor (Goodman) Goldstein
Nov 21, 2024
The Funeral Service for Elinor (Goodman) Goldstein will be available for live streaming (and after) beginning at 1:00 PM on Monday, November 25, 2024 via the following link: https://client.tribucast.com/tcid/a24113058085265 WORCESTER – Elinor R. (Goodman) Goldstein, age 85, died peacefully on Thursday, November 21, 2024 at Dodge Park Rest Home in Worcester. . She began her life on May 24th, 1939,...
Jeffrey M. Bosco
Nov 21, 2024
NORTHBOROUGH – Jeffrey M. Bosco, age 69, passed away unexpectedly in his home on Thursday, November 21, 2024. Born in Syracuse, New York, Jeffrey was the youngest son of Joseph and Mary (Longo) Bosco. He served proudly in the US Army from November 1977 through December 1981. Before his retirement, he worked for over 35 years as a Field Service...
Thomas C. Mack
Nov 18, 2024
WORCESTER - Thomas C. Mack passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family. Born in Worcester in 1949, Tom was a Worcester guy through and through. He graduated from St. Mary’s at the top of his class where he was an all-city baseball and basketball standout. He continued his education with a full basketball scholarship to Assumption College where...
Joan Arline Nack
Nov 18, 2024
RUTLAND - Joan A. Nack, 94, passed away on Monday, November 18, 2024, in the comfort of her home. She was born on October 18, 1930, to the late Harold and Olga (Christensen) Thaule in Harrison, NY. For a time in her youth, she lived in Bergen, Norway, tracing her Norwegian roots back to Leif Erikson and Erik the Red....
Brian Scott White
Nov 17, 2024
Brian Scott White, 54, of Rutland, passed away on November 17, 2024 with his family by his side. Brian was born the second child of three, on June 4, 1970 in Worcester. He attended Grafton High School and graduated as part of the National Honor Society in 1988. He then went on to Assumption College where he graduated with honors...
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