Obituaries

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John W. Stack

John W. Stack

Jul 9, 2021

STERLING – John W. Stack, age 25, passed away on Friday, July 9, 2021, at Leominster Hospital. Born in Boston and raised in Norwell, John was the son of Paul J. and Catherine A. (Wiater) Stack and lived the last nine years in Sterling. He was a graduate of Wachusett Regional High School, class of 2015 where he excelled in...

Linda Fay Chamberlayne

Linda Fay Chamberlayne

Jul 5, 2021

PAXTON - Linda Fay Chamberlayne, formerly of Worcester, passed away July 5th after a two-year struggle with cancer. She died feeling that she had been fortunate to enjoy a good life and to leave a good family, and she was the kind of person whose big heart made everyone around better for the knowing. Linda was born January 2, 1944...

Dennis A. Doherty

Dennis A. Doherty

Jul 4, 2021

STERLING – Dennis A. Doherty, 64, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, July 4, 2021. Born in Clinton, he was a son of Dorothea (Radock) Doherty and the late Donald A. Doherty. Dennis was a 1976 graduate of Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical School. He went on to pursue a long career in the automotive industry. Dennis owned and operated Deluxe Auto...

Bertram A. Nicholas, Jr.

Bertram A. Nicholas, Jr.

Jul 2, 2021

SPENCER – Bertram A. Nicholas, Jr., 76, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, July 2, 2021 after an illness. He was born and raised in Clinton, the son of the late Bertram A., Sr. and Myrtle (Bufton) Nicholas and had lived in Medway and Maryland before moving to Spencer nineteen years ago. He leaves his loving wife of 31...

Patricia A. (Kenney) Fairall Ring

Patricia A. (Kenney) Fairall Ring

Jul 1, 2021

HOLDEN/NORTH HAMPTON, NH – Patricia A. (Kenney) Fairall Ring, age 73, passed away peacefully at home in North Hampton, NH on Thursday, July 1, 2021. Born in Worcester, the daughter of John F. and Janice E. (Gonya) Kenney. Patricia spent her childhood in Holden, graduating from Notre Dame Academy in Worcester and later received a Bachelor of Science in Nursing...

Stephen J. Celona

Stephen J. Celona

Jul 1, 2021

WORCESTER - Stephen J. Celona, 82, passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home on Thursday, July 1, 2021. Born in Ware and raised in South Barre and Clinton, Stephen was the son of the late Stephen J. and Rose G. (Santangelo) Celona and lived the last 50 years in Worcester. His beloved wife of 53 years, Patricia "Patsy"...

Michael C. Fournier

Michael C. Fournier

Jul 1, 2021

West Boylston - Michael Christopher Fournier, 49, died Thursday morning, July 1, 2021, in his home after a long illness. He was born in Worcester, graduated from Burncoat High School, and was married to his late wife Kyra A. (Kalil) Fournier for 18 years before her passing in 2017. He leaves three children, Annabelle C. Fournier, Michael J. Fournier, and...

Bette Gail Staruk

Bette Gail Staruk

Jun 30, 2021

WORCESTER - Bette Gail Staruk died peacefully at home surrounded by family on June 30, 2021, after a four-year battle with Neuroendocrine cancer. Prior to her passing, Bette was embraced lovingly by family and friends during her self-described “PreF” (pre-funeral). She had an abundance of in-person and virtual visits at her home during a week-plus vigil. Bette loved to entertain,...

Mary Elizabeth "Beth" (Roberts) Daley

Mary Elizabeth "Beth" (Roberts) Daley

Jun 30, 2021

WORCESTER / STONEHAM - Mary Elizabeth “Beth” (Roberts) Daley, 92, passed away peacefully at Lahey Hospital and Medical Center in Burlington on June 30, 2021. Born and raised in Fall River, Beth was the daughter of Michael E. and Genevieve A. (Murphy) Roberts and lived the last 4 years in Stoneham and over 50 years in Worcester. She wintered in...

David R. Geoffroy

David R. Geoffroy

Jun 29, 2021

HOLDEN/PRINCETON– David R. Geoffroy, age 83, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 29, 2021 at Dodge Park in Worcester. He was born in Milford, the son of Frank and Dorothy (Cahill) Geoffroy. David graduated from St. Mary’s Central Catholic High School in Milford where he met the love of his life, Catherine. He graduated from WPI in Worcester with a...

Davison "Doc" Dalziel Iii

Davison "Doc" Dalziel Iii

Jun 27, 2021

WARREN - Davison “Doc” Dalziel III, 77, of Warren, MA, formerly of East Brookfield, MA and Haymarket, VA, passed away on June 27th, 2021 after a brief illness. Born in Florida, Davison was the eldest of three children born to Colonel Davison Dalziel and Jean (Holden) Dalziel. As part of an Air Force Family, he spent his younger years in...

Dorothy Ann (Eden) Buskey

Dorothy Ann (Eden) Buskey

Jun 26, 2021

HOLDEN – Dorothy Ann (Eden) Buskey, age 87, of Holden, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home on Saturday, June 26, 2021 after a brief illness. Her husband of sixty-two years, Corliss Ward Buskey, Jr. died April 6, 2016. Dorothy graduated from Leicester High School in 1952. She worked 32 years for New England Telephone Co. as a...

Carney T. Clary

Carney T. Clary

Jun 26, 2021

HOLDEN - Carney T. Clary, age 83, passed away June 26, 2021 with members of his family by his side. He was born in Worcester, the only son to George C. and Helaine (Pinksee) Clary on January 18, 1938. He grew up in the Grafton Hill section of Worcester and was educated in Worcester schools. He enlisted in the U.S....

Alexis A. Grensavitch

Alexis A. Grensavitch

Jun 26, 2021

Alexis's funeral service will be livestreamed at 1:00 pm, Thursday, July 1st and will be available for viewing at this link: https://client.tribucast.com/tcid/7235746463 Paxton/Hartford, CT - Alexis A. Grensavitch, 35, beloved daughter, sister, and aunt passed away at home on June 26, 2021. Alexis was born December 9, 1985, in Boston and grew up in Paxton, the daughter of Richard and...

Mary Ann (Luksha) Tillson

Mary Ann (Luksha) Tillson

Jun 26, 2021

STERLING/SWANZEY, NH – Mary Ann (Luksha) Tillson, age 90, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 26, 2021 at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, NH. Born in Holden, the daughter of N. Michael and Mary Ann (Lis) Luksha, Mary lived over 88 years in Sterling before recently moving to Swanzey, NH. She went to Girls Trade in Worcester and went on...

Suzanne M. (Laroche) Donaldson

Suzanne M. (Laroche) Donaldson

Jun 26, 2021

HOLDEN – Suzanne M. (LaRoche) Donaldson, a well-known figure in Holden, passed away peacefully on June 26, 2021, at St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester. She was 62. Born in Cornwall, Ontario, Suzanne lived briefly in Lewiston, ME before moving to Westborough, where she spent most of her childhood. Although she had many jobs over her lifetime, she truly enjoyed helping...

Maurice D. Pearson

Maurice D. Pearson

Jun 26, 2021

WORCESTER / RUTLAND - Maurice D. Pearson, 81, formerly of Worcester, died peacefully on Saturday, June 26, 2021 at UMass Memorial Medical Center - University Campus, Worcester. He was born in Silver Creek, Nebraska and raised the step-son of George McMenemy and Veronica (Staniec) McMenemy. His father, Delmar Pearson passed away before he was born. Maurice grew up in Worcester...

Jamie Rose (Robbins) Maccormack

Jamie Rose (Robbins) Maccormack

Jun 23, 2021

WORCESTER - Jamie Rose (Robbins) MacCormack, age 35, passed away unexpectedly at St. Vincent Hospital on Wednesday, June 23, 2021. She leaves her husband Joseph J. MacCormack, two sons; Hunter and Carter Foisy, two daughters; Lailah and Morgan MacCormack; her father, Arthur Robbins, and his wife, Sydney (Smith) Robbins and three sisters; Mindy, Laurie, and Michelle Robbins all of Worcester,...

Raymond Joseph Martel

Raymond Joseph Martel

Jun 22, 2021

VOORHEES, NJ -Raymond Joseph Martel, age 93, passed away on June 22, 2021 in Voorhees, NJ. He was born in Laconia, NH to the late Joseph and Mabel Martel. He was a resident of Bedford, MA before moving to Mount Laurel, NJ 47 years ago. In his free time, he enjoyed woodworking and genealogy, but most of all, spending time...

Stefanie B. Bilowich

Stefanie B. Bilowich

Jun 22, 2021

Clinton -Stefanie Bilowich, age 74 passed away peacefully after a long battle with cancer on Tuesday, June 22, 2021 at the Oakdale Rehabilitation & Skilled Nursing Center in West Boylston. Born in Baltimore, MD, Stefanie graduated from Newton South High School and continued her studies at both Bentley University and North University. She worked for years as a bookkeeper at...