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Abigail E. Contis
Jan 20, 2025
RUTLAND - Abigail E. Contis, 25, a beloved daughter, sister, and granddaughter, passed away peacefully in the arms of her mother, brother, and grandfather Papa Salls, on Monday, January 20, 2025 at Rose Monahan Hospice Home. Abby was born in Worcester, the daughter of Johannah (Salls) Delaurie and George Contis. While attending the Pappas Rehabilitation Hospital for Children in Canton,...
Barry K. Blomgren
Jan 20, 2025
WORCESTER - Barry K. Blomgren, 67, a cherished man known for his kind, caring, humble, and humorous personality, left us on January 20, 2025, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Barry was born in Worcester to Bertil C. A. Blomgren and Beverly A. (Baldwin) Blomgren, both of whom predeceased him. He was also predeceased by his father-in-law Raymond...
Annie (Campbell) Chamberlain
Jan 19, 2025
WORCESTER – Annie L. (Campbell) Chamberlain, age 95, died peacefully on Sunday, January 19th, 2025, at St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester, surrounded by the loving presence of her family. Born in Livermore, Maine, Annie was the daughter of Ralph and Maude (Cummings) Campbell. She grew up in Canton, Maine, graduating from Canton High School where she was voted “Most Studious”....
Edward L. Crawford
Jan 19, 2025
Edward L. Crawford, 94, of Princeton, passed away peacefully on January 19, 2025. He is the loving husband of Marlene (Massey) Crawford, with whom he shared 45 years of marriage. Ed was born in Holden, the son of Lewis and Ruth (Oberg) Crawford, on May 6, 1930. He worked throughout Worcester County and parts of New Hampshire as a heavy...
Raymond T. Samra
Jan 19, 2025
Marlborough - Raymond T. Samra, 93, of Marlborough, formerly of Hudson, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 19, 2025, at Rose Monahan Hospice Home. Previously Ray lived in Framingham for 45 years. Born in Worcester, Ray was the son of the late George S. and Sadie (Abraham) Samra. He graduated from the former Commerce High School in 1949 and received...
Jeanne Marin
Jan 18, 2025
Holden/North Truro – Bernadette Jeanne (DeFosse) Marin, 95, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 18, 2025, at Sterling Village Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Sterling. Born in Worcester, she was the cherished daughter of the late Ernest C. and Bernadette M. (Phenix) DeFosse. Jeanne was a proud graduate of the former St. Anne’s Academy in Marlborough and the St....
Patricia A. (O'Grady) King
Jan 18, 2025
HOLDEN – Patricia A. (O’Grady) King passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 18, 2025, with her loving family by her side. Patricia was born in Worcester, daughter of Frederick and Emily (Beaulac) O'Grady. She was predeceased by her husband, Daniel A. King (2019), and her sister, June M. (O’Grady) Kelly (2021). Patricia and Daniel were happily married for 57 years....
Douglas G. Abramson
Jan 18, 2025
HOLDEN - Douglas G. Abramson, 80, beloved husband of Nancy J. (Williamson) Abramson, passed away peacefully with his family by his side, on Saturday, January 18, 2025, at St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester. Born in Worcester and raised in Holden, he was the son of the late John and Irene (Ferguson) Abramson. After graduating from Wachusett High School, Class of...
David Wayne Rudman
Jan 17, 2025
David W. Rudman, 72, of Shrewsbury, passed away peacefully in his home with his wife by his side on January 17, 2025, from natural causes. He was the loving husband of Linda J. (Tribandis) Rudman, beloved father of Jason W. Rudman and his wife Angela, and Jennifer L. (Rudman) Daby and her husband Jonathan, and cherished grandfather of Liliana Rudman,...
Edward N. Clarke
Jan 16, 2025
PAXTON/WORCESTER - Edward N. Clarke, Ph.D., 99, beloved husband of the late Vivian C. (Bergquist) Clarke, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on Thursday, January 16, 2025, at Knollwood Nursing Center in Worcester. Born and raised in Providence, R.I., he was the son of the late Edward O.A. and Edith G. (Nielsen) Clarke. Edward joined the United States...
Richard F. Gates
Jan 15, 2025
SARASOTA/HOLDEN - Richard F. Gates, 72, of Sarasota, Florida, formerly of Holden, Massachusetts, a devoted father, loving husband, loyal friend, and proud New Englander, passed away peacefully on January 15, 2025, at home surrounded by family. Born in Nahant, Massachusetts, Richard was known for his strong work ethic, love of family, and ability to bring people together. After residing in...
Jennifer A. Dadah
Jan 14, 2025
Holden - Jennifer A. Dadah, of Holden, died on January 14, 2025 after a valiant battle with cancer. Jenn was born in Worcester, Massachusetts to Elizabeth (Carberry) and Mitchell J. Dadah. She graduated from North High School in Worcester and Quinsigamond Community College, Worcester with an Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education. Jenn enjoyed her work with children for many...
Michael P. Mccormick
Jan 14, 2025
WORCESTER - Michael P. McCormick, 49, passed away unexpectedly at home on Tuesday, January 14, 2025. Born in Worcester, Michael was the son of the late Donna M. (Anger) Krupika. He graduated from Burncoat High School and spent his entire life in the city. Mike worked as a logistics manager for several manufacturing companies. In his free time, he enjoyed...
Pearl Diana Johnson
Jan 14, 2025
The Funeral Service for Pearl D. Johnson will be available for live-streaming and will be recorded beginning at 12 p.m. on Friday, January 24th via the following link: https://client.tribucast.com/tcid/a25016543465404 RUTLAND - Pearl Diana (Garcia) Johnson, 91, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home, surrounded by her devoted family, on Tuesday, January 14, 2025. Born and raised in St....
Joyce R. (Lyman) Burnett
Jan 12, 2025
BARRE/KEENE, NH - Joyce R. (Lyman) Burnett, 72, passed away on Sunday, January 12th, 2025, at Maplewood Nursing Home in Westmoreland, NH following a brief illness. Joyce was born in Holden to Clarence R. and Doris (Bassett) Lyman and was a long-time resident of Barre. She was a graduate of the Wachusett Regional High School, class of 1970, and graduated...
Kelly (Oliver) Henderson
Jan 12, 2025
HOLDEN – Kelly A. (Oliver) Henderson, age 64, passed at home in her bed, per her wishes, on January 12, 2025, after a two-year battle with cancer. She was surrounded by her loving family and embraced by the morning sunlight. Kelly was the daughter of the late James and Barbara (Stevens) Oliver of Jefferson and lived her entire life in...
Elaine Mcgourty Curtis
Jan 12, 2025
HOLDEN – Elaine McGourty Curtis, age 80, passed away on Sunday, January 12, 2025 at home surrounded by her family. Born in Worcester, she was daughter of the late Edward and Stella (Satkauskas) Perrott. Elaine was raised in Worcester where she graduated from Commerce High School, class of 1962. In addition to her many life-long friends, Elaine made connections everywhere...
Charles E. Goodale
Jan 9, 2025
CLINTON - It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Charles E. Goodale, on Thursday, January 9, 2025, at his home at Corcoran House in Clinton, MA. He was a little more than 3 weeks shy of his 93rd birthday. Although we will miss him immensely, we are comforted in knowing that he is reunited with his...
Ralph H. Anderson Jr.
Jan 8, 2025
RUTLAND - Ralph H. Anderson, Jr., 85, of Rutland, MA, passed away peacefully on January 8th, 2025. A lifelong resident of Rutland, Ralph was deeply committed to his family, his community, and his country. He was the beloved husband of Bernice Anderson for 49 years. He is survived by his children: Kathleen Cousineau of Rutland, Todd Anderson and his wife...
Linda D. Brown
Jan 4, 2025
Barre – At home, surrounded by her family, Linda went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 4th, 2025, in her 80th year. Born and raised in Chicago, Linda was the daughter of Forrest and Dorothy (Page) Woodland. She moved to Barre more than 60 years ago and made it her beloved home. Linda’s family was the center...
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