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Paul A. Roberts
May 18, 2026
PAXTON – Paul A. Roberts, 90, beloved husband of the late Bethea Ann (Smith) Roberts, passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home, surrounded by his family, on Monday, May 18, 2026. Born and raised in Worcester, he was the son of the late Lester and Angelina (Morrill) Roberts.
Paul was a graduate of South High School in Worcester. He...
James D. Emerton
May 16, 2026
STERLING - James Donald Emerton, age 64, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 16, 2026, surrounded by family and loved ones.
Born in Watertown, New York on June 17th 1961, he was the son of Dr. Donald E. Emerton (Sackets Harbor, NY) and Jeanne Olivier Emerton (New Bedford, MA). He attended local schools and graduated from Watertown High School in 1979...
Ann (Feigenson) Sloane
May 16, 2026
WORCESTER – Ann (Feigenson) Sloane, age 98, died peacefully on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at the Jewish Healthcare Center after a period of declining health. Born in Worcester, Ann was the daughter of Israel and Rose (Werber) Feigenson and was a lifelong resident of Worcester.
Ann graduated from Worcester Classical High School with the Class of 1945, eventually earning a Bachelor’s...
Bonnie May (Reid) Prescott
May 16, 2026
SHREWSBURY – Bonnie May (Reid) Prescott, 83, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at the Rose Monahan Hospice Home in Worcester, surrounded by compassion and care.
Born in Worcester, Bonnie was the daughter of the late David J. and Pauline M. (Horgan) Reid. She was educated in Worcester Public Schools and graduated from Wachusett Regional High School before continuing...
Patricia Lynn Little
May 14, 2026
WORCESTER - Patricia Lynn Little died peacefully at home in the early morning hours of May 14 with her family and her beloved French Bulldog JoJo at her bedside. Pat was born on February 7, 1952 in Madison, Wisconsin, the eldest daughter of Robert and Ruth Schwenkert. She graduated from Madison West High School and earned a Bachelor of Science...
Elsa Christine (Strom) Ahnrud
May 14, 2026
HOLDEN, MA – Elsa Christine (Strom) Ahnrud, 94, formerly of Holden, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 14, 2026, at Knollwood Nursing Home in Worcester, following an illness.
Born and raised in Worcester, Elsa was the beloved daughter of the late Axel and Elsa Strom. As a proud, first-generation Swedish American, she held her heritage close to her heart throughout her...
Robert A. Johnson
May 13, 2026
RUTLAND - On May 13, 2026, Robert A. Johnson, 83, went home to the Lord. Bob was predeceased by his beloved wife, Barbara C. Johnson. He is survived by his daughter Anita Gregory, her husband Paul Gregory, his cherished companion Teresa Parker, several nieces and nephews, and many dear friends. Born in Worcester and raised in Paxton, he was the...
James J. Chiaravallotti
May 12, 2026
HOLDEN - James J. Chiaravallotti, 62, passed away on May 12, 2026.
Born in Worcester, he was the beloved son of James E. Chiaravallotti and the late Patricia O'Day. A graduate of Burncoat High School, Jim was among the select few accepted into the Worcester Boys Trade School. He recently retired following 18 years of dedicated service as a correctional officer...
Karen (Jacobson) Wyman
May 12, 2026
RUTLAND - Karen (Jacobson) Wyman, 83, of Rutland, died unexpectedly at home on May 12, 2026.
Karen was born July 4, 1942 in Worcester, daughter of George Arthur and Katherine (Kelly) Jacobson. She was a 1959 graduate of Leicester High School and a 1961 graduate of New England School of Accounting. She lived for 40 years in Leicester. In 1984 she...
Carol Ann (Kreitzman) Lutsk
May 12, 2026
The Graveside Funeral Service for Carol Ann (Kreitzman) Lutsk will be available for live streaming (and after) beginning at 1:00 PM on Sunday, May 17, 2026 via the following link: https://client.tribucast.com/tcid/a26059480011924.
SUDBURY – Carol Ann (Kreitzman) Lutsk, age 78, died peacefully on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at Lahey Hospital and Medical Center in Burlington, after a brief illness. Born in Westbury,...
James M. McGuire
May 10, 2026
Worcester – James M. McGuire, 61, died unexpectedly on Sunday, May 10, 2026. He was born in Worcester, MA, the son of the late James and Sally (Harrington) McGuire.
James was a graduate from Worcester Vocational Technical High School, class of 83, and then later served his community faithfully as a dedicated firefighter throughout many departments over the years including Princeton,...
Patricia R. Fisher
May 8, 2026
Patricia's Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 11:00 am on Monday, May 18th, and will be livestreamed at this link: https://client.tribucast.com/tcid/a26056214499968
STERLING- Patricia Rosalind (Faucher) Fisher, 80, died peacefully at home on Friday, May 8, 2026 after a battle with cancer. She was born in Webster, MA, the daughter of the late Leo and Antoinette (LaBonte) Faucher and was...
Edward F. Sheridan
May 8, 2026
RUTLAND - Edward F. Sheridan of Rutland, MA passed peacefully at home Friday, May 8th after a long and valiantly fought battle with kidney disease. He is survived by his wife of forty years, Amy, and children, Kate and Tim, as well as siblings Patti, David, Michael, Colleen, and Bridget, originally of Liverpool, NY. He is predeceased by his parents,...
Barbara P. Krashes
May 6, 2026
PRINCETON - Barbara Payne Krashes, 98, died peacefully at home on Wednesday, May 6, 2026. She was born and raised in Worcester, MA, the daughter of William Raymond Payne and Anne Stanyer Payne, and lived in Princeton for nearly 70 years.
Barbara was married to the late Dave Krashes for sixty-six years. She is lovingly remembered by her daughters: Stephanie Opalka...
Robert V. Ackerman, Sr.
May 6, 2026
Rutland - Robert V. Ackerman, Sr., 73, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and uncle, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by the love and comfort of his family, on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, after a long and courageous struggle with dementia and Alzheimer's disease. Born and raised in Worcester, Bob was the son of the late Robert E. and Dorothy...
Gail M. Puris
May 5, 2026
Holden –Gail M. (Mietkiewicz) Puris, 69, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, May 5, 2026 after a prolonged battle with breast cancer. Born and raised in Worcester, she was the daughter of the late Chester and Rose (DiPillo) Mietkiewicz. Gail was a graduate of Burncoat High School, Class of 1974, and went on to earn her Bachelor’s degree...
Kenneth C. Olson
May 4, 2026
HOLDEN – Kenneth C. Olson, age 91, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 4, 2026 at Holden Rehabilitation & Skilled Nursing Center. Born in Worcester, he was the son of the late Carl A. and Alice V. (Skarberg) Olson.
After graduating from Commerce high school, Ken served his country in the National Guard for 8 years. He went on to work...
Patricia Ann (Pat) Lynch
May 4, 2026
STERLING - Patricia Ann (Pat) Lynch, age 69, of Sterling, died on May 4, 2026, at the end of her cancer journey. Pat died peacefully, with loving family by her side.
Pat was born on March 16, 1957, in Worcester, MA, and lived her entire adult life with her loving husband, Michael Lynch, in Sterling.
Pat and Mike married on August 5,...
Arthur R. Albanese
May 3, 2026
PLYMOUTH - Arthur Raymond Albanese, 84, of Plymouth, passed away peacefully on May 3, 2026. Arthur was born in Brooklyn, NY, the son of the late Arthur and Connie Albanese. He grew up in the New York/Jersey area and moved to the north shore of Massachusetts in high school. He was a loving husband to Jean Leslie Albanese for 59...
Michael X. Mongeau
May 3, 2026
STERLING - Michael X. Mongeau, 66, passed away on May 3, 2026, after a courageous 10 month battle with glioblastoma brain cancer.
Born in Oakland CA, Michael was the 4th of 7 children, raised by Laurent and Margaret (Radzik) Mongeau. He was raised in Webster MA and graduated high school in 1977 from Marianhill Central Catholic High School in Southbridge MA....
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