Obituaries

Local Obituaries

Helen M. Anctil

Helen M. Anctil

Apr 20, 2025

HUBBARDSTON - Helen M. Anctil, 87, passed away peacefully on Easter Sunday, April 20, 2025, at UMass Memorial Medical Center surrounded by her loving family. Born in Upton on December 8, 1937, she was the daughter of Hector and Mary (Rockett) Henchey.

Helen was the beloved wife of the late Ronald E. Anctil, with whom she shared 38 years of marriage...

Brian S. Story

Brian S. Story

Apr 18, 2025

Brian Scott Story, 69, of Rutland, Massachusetts, formerly of Canandaigua, New York, passed into eternal life on April 18, 2025. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio, on September 27, 1955, to the late Violet B. and George A. Story, Sr.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 45 years, Amy Taylor Story; two children, Matthew (Carlie Kilgore) Story, and Kathryn...

Martin L. Nathan

Martin L. Nathan

Apr 18, 2025

WORCESTER – Martin L. Nathan, age 67, died peacefully on Friday, April 18th, 2025, at The Meadows in Leicester, after a period of declining health. Born in Worcester, he was the son of Julius and Shirley (Shulman) Nathan and was a lifelong resident of Worcester.

After graduating from Doherty High School with the Class of 1975, he pursued college coursework, eventually...

Bruce M. Westlund

Bruce M. Westlund

Apr 14, 2025

HUBBARDSTON – Bruce M. Westlund, 87, of Hubbardston, peacefully passed away on Monday, April 14, 2025, at home in the loving care of his family.

Bruce M. Westlund was born in Worcester, Massachusetts on August 17, 1937, the son of Austin V. and Doris I. (McNiven) Westlund. He was raised in Boylston, Massachusetts. Bruce was a 1955 graduate of Worcester Boys...

Margaret Morais

Margaret Morais

Apr 14, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that our family announces the passing of Margaret “Peggy” Morais, 80, who died peacefully in her sleep on April 14, 2025. She resided most of her life in Cambridge and was well known and loved in that community.

She leaves behind her loving daughters, Karen Hartshorn and her partner Sid, Sharon Silva and her husband Joe,...

Diane Mingolla

Diane Mingolla

Apr 13, 2025

MILLBURY/SUTTON - Diane Mingolla, aged 86, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family in Hubbardston on April 13, 2025.

Diane was born in Worcester in 1938. She grew up in Sutton, raised by her grandparents J. Albert and Angeline Berthiaume and her Uncle Charles Berthiaume (“Uncle Cam”) following the deaths of her parents Joseph Amedee Berthiaume and Alice (Carter)...

Kathryn "Kathy" Dale

Kathryn "Kathy" Dale

Apr 12, 2025

HOLDEN - Kathryn “Kathy” Dale, of Holden, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on April 12, 2025, at UMass Memorial Hospital in Worcester, surrounded by loved ones. She was 71.

Born in December 1953 in Longmeadow, Kathy was a proud third-generation resident of the town. She graduated from Longmeadow High School in 1971 and went on to earn her degree from Framingham State...

Bruce P. Bousquet

Bruce P. Bousquet

Apr 12, 2025

Princeton – Bruce P. Bousquet, 76, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 12, 2025, at UMass Memorial Healthcare – Memorial Campus in Worcester. Born and raised in Worcester, he was the beloved son of the late Paul C. and Phyllis (Nadeau) Bousquet.

A true believer in duty to country, Bruce enlisted in the United States Marine Corps at the young age...

Robert L. Fisher

Robert L. Fisher

Apr 12, 2025

WORCESTER - Robert “Bobby” Fisher, 67, of Worcester, passed away on Saturday, April 12, 2025, after a courageous two-year battle with cancer.

Born and raised in Worcester, Bobby was the son of the late Attorney Lawrence H. “Larry” Fisher and Doris M. “Dolly” (Levine) Fisher. He was born on June 17, 1957, and graduated from Worcester Academy with the Class of...

Sophie George

Sophie George

Apr 10, 2025

WORCESTER – Sophie George, age 94, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 10th, at Lutheran Rehabilitation & Skilled Care Center in Worcester. Born in Bradford, PA, she was the daughter of the late Peter and Angelina (John) George. After graduating from high school in Bradford, PA, at just 19 years old, she told her mother she was moving to Worcester...

Deardra A. (Lemos) Phillips

Deardra A. (Lemos) Phillips

Apr 8, 2025

DARTMOUTH – Deardra Adams (Lemos) Phillips, lovingly known as “DeeDee,” passed away peacefully on April 8, 2025, with her devoted daughters by her side.

Born in Wareham, she was the daughter of the late Geraldyne (Cormier) and her stepfather, William Schofield. DeeDee was raised in South Dartmouth and was a proud graduate of Dartmouth High School.

A lifelong animal lover, DeeDee was...

Richard A. Osterfield

Richard A. Osterfield

Apr 8, 2025

Richard A. Osterfield of Worcester, passed away unexpectedly in his home on April 8, 2025.

He is the son of the late Arthur and Amy (Burgess) Osterfield. He is survived by his nephews, William Osterfield and his wife Kristina, and Christopher Osterfield. He also leaves behind many beloved friends of the Trinity Lutheran Church, where he found companionship and comfort while...

James E. Swenson

James E. Swenson

Apr 6, 2025

Holden – James E. Swenson, 64, died peacefully at home on Sunday, April 6, 2025. He was born in Skowhegan, Maine. Son of E. Alfred and Nancy (Kempster) Swenson, he lived in many states over the course of his lifetime. The family moved from Bellows Falls, Vermont, to Watertown, CT, in 1966, then to Bethlehem, PA in 1974, and finally...

Dorothy L. Laprade

Dorothy L. Laprade

Apr 6, 2025

HOLDEN - Dorothy L. LaPrade, 91, of Holden, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 6, 2025, in the comfort of her home, surrounded by her loving family. She is now reunited with her cherished husband, Roland A. LaPrade, who passed two weeks ago on March 23, 2025. Born on March 22, 1934, in Worcester to the late Marionis and Antoniette...

Gail (Tunstall) Brazeau

Gail (Tunstall) Brazeau

Apr 5, 2025

WEST BOYLSTON - Gail A. (Tunstall) Brazeau, 88, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, April 5, 2025, with her loving family by her side. Born in Worcester, she was the daughter of James and Estelle (LeBoeuf) Tunstall and lived most of her life in West Boylston. Her husband of 53 years, Paul J. Brazeau died in 2009. She will...

Jeffrey Knowles Richards

Jeffrey Knowles Richards

Apr 3, 2025

PAXTON - Jeffrey K. Richards, 68, of Paxton, passed away on April 3, 2025, at UMass Medical Center, surrounded by his loving family. Born on February 22, 1957, in Worcester, Jeff was the son of the late Gordon and Elizabeth (Lawler) Richards. He grew up locally and was a 1975 graduate of Wachusett Regional High School. Throughout his career, Jeff...

Linette Sue Kelley

Linette Sue Kelley

Apr 3, 2025

WORCESTER - Linette S. Kelley, 81, of Worcester, MA, passed away on April 3, 2025, surrounded by her loving family at the Jewish Healthcare Center. She was born on June 25, 1943, in Yale, Michigan, to the late Russell E. and Zelma Orlaine (DeVries) Sutton. Linette grew up in Holly, Michigan and was a graduate of Adelphian Academy in Holly...

Robert Hill Newman

Robert Hill Newman

Apr 2, 2025

MAYNARD – Robert Hill Newman, age 73, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 2nd, 2025, at Mt. Auburn Hospital in Cambridge, with the love of his family surrounding him in spirit. Born in Mt. Vernon, NY, Bob was the son of Donald and Rhoda (Rosenthal) Newman. After earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from Worcester Polytechnic Institute Bob...

Edna Estey Haines

Edna Estey Haines

Apr 1, 2025

PRINCETON - Edna Estey Haines, 90, of Princeton, Massachusetts, died Tuesday afternoon, April 1, 2025 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Holden, MA on November 23, 1934 to Allan John Estey Sr. and Daisy (Smith) Estey. Edna graduated from Holden High School, class of 1952. "Eddie" was active in her church and many clubs in school, Public...

Donna Marie Nathan

Donna Marie Nathan

Apr 1, 2025

HOLDEN - On April 1, 2025, Donna Marie Nathan, of Holden passed away peacefully in her home with her family by her side at the age of 66. Donna will be missed dearly by her husband of 41 years, Brian, her son Christopher and his wife Adrianna, her son Michael and his partner Mackenzie, and her three grandsons Dario, Aurelio,...