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Regina R. (Thivierge) Preston
Nov 19, 2019
LANCASTER – Regina R. (Thivierge) Preston, 85, passed away on Tuesday, November 19, 2019 at Sterling Village. Her loving husband, Roger Preston, passed away in May 2019. She leaves five sisters, Lorraine Fogg, Joan Lufkin, Jackie Jones, Andrea Arroyo and Carole Laperriere. Regina was born in Amesbury, the daughter of Wilford and Regina (Vincent) Thivierge and had worked at Western...
Pamela J. (Wayman) Pingeton
Nov 18, 2019
STERLING - Pamela “Pam” J. (Wayman) Pingeton, 53, beloved wife of Jeffrey Pingeton, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loving family on Monday, November 18, 2019. Born and raised in Worcester, Pam was the youngest daughter of the late Kenneth and Theresa (Libuda) Wayman. Pam’s life was dedicated to faith, family, and service to others. She enriched the lives...
Harvey J. Meppelink
Nov 16, 2019
WEST BOYLSTON - Rev. Harvey J. Meppelink, 87, died peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, November 16, 2019 at Dodge Park Rest Home in Worcester. He was born in Lynnville, Iowa, the son of Henry E. Meppelink and Wilhelmina Veldheuizen Meppelink and grew up in Lynnville, Iowa. Pastor Harvey's life was centered around his strong faith in God,...
The Jo-An Bott
Nov 16, 2019
WORCESTER – The Reverend Jo-An Bott, 93, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 16, 2019 at St. Vincent Hospital after an illness. She was born in Salem and raised in Beverly, the daughter of Thomas H. and Ruth M. (Johnson) Bott, Jr. and had lived most of her life in Worcester. Jo-An graduated from Beverly High School in 1944. She...
Charles Belanger Jr., M.D.
Nov 15, 2019
HOLDEN - Charles "Chuck" Francis Xavier Belanger, Jr., 79, of Holden, passed away on Friday, November 15, 2019, at UMass Memorial Healthcare-University Campus, Worcester, shortly after a sudden stroke. Chuck was born in Winchendon, son of Charles F.X. and Marie Myrtle (Cable) Belanger. Raised in Holden, he was a 1958 graduate of Wachusett Regional High School. After obtaining a Bachelor...
Elizabeth J. (Flight) Mancini
Nov 14, 2019
PRINCETON/PORTSMOUTH, RI - Elizabeth "Liz" Joy (Flight) Mancini, 30, returned to the loving arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Thursday, November 14, 2019 at UMass Memorial Medical Center - University Campus, Worcester. Liz was born in Westerly, RI, daughter of Ronald D. and Gaile D. (English) Flight. She grew up in Portsmouth, RI and graduated from Portsmouth...
John E. Wedge
Nov 14, 2019
Binghamton/Greene, NY – John Edward Wedge, 94, died peacefully on Thursday, November 14, 2019 at Whitney Place Assisted Living Community in Northborough, MA. He was born in Binghamton, NY, the son of Hugh A. and Lucretia (Comstock) Wedge. “Jack” served in the U.S. Army Air Corps during WWII, then graduated from Harpur College. He met the love of his life,...
Frederick S. Warren Sr.
Nov 14, 2019
RUTLAND - Frederick S. Warren Sr. passed away at home on Thursday, November 14, 2019 at the age of 95 with his loving family by his side. He was born in Willimantic, CT, on October 24, 1924, the son of the late Harold A. Warren, Sr. and Dorothy (Buck) Warren. He has resided in Rutland since 1962. He is survived...
Dukagjin "Duke" Kerxhalli
Nov 14, 2019
HOLDEN - Dukagjin “Duke” Kerxhalli, 93, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on November 14. He leaves his sweetheart and loving wife, Helen (Joseph) of more than 66 years, daughter Deborah, (Creedon) her husband Paul, sons Jim and Tom, 7 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, and brothers Steven and George. He was predeceased by brothers Mentor, Kastrioti, and Michael, and sisters...
Robert Andrew Martin
Nov 13, 2019
Holden/Kings Mountain, NC - Robert Andrew Martin, 92, went to be with his Lord on November 13, 2019 at White Oak Manor in Kings Mountain, NC. He was surrounded by family. He was born July 27, 1927 in Springfield, MA to the late Walter and Laura (Chamberland) Martin. He was a 1944 graduate of Wilbraham Academy and attended the University...
Vincent Ross
Nov 12, 2019
RUTLAND - Vincent Ross, 93, died peacefully at home on the morning of Tuesday, November 12, 2019. He was born in Belchertown, the son of Mary E. (Morey) and Alexander S.A. Ross. Growing up Vincent learned the value of hard work and an appreciation for the outdoors while working on his family's farm in Belchertown. He graduated from Belchertown High...
Clayton R. Parker
Nov 12, 2019
HOLDEN – Clayton R. Parker, 79, passed away unexpectedly at home on Tuesday, November 12, 2019. He leaves his three children, Robin Parker-Stewart of Florida, Darrin Parker and Jodi Parker, both of Maine; his brother, Carlton Parker of Holden; eight grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Clayton was born in Holden, the son of Clifford R. and Geraldine E. (Locke) Parker. He was...
Robert G. Mason
Nov 9, 2019
PRINCETON - Robert G. Mason, 81, passed away unexpectedly at home on Saturday, November 9, 2019. He was born in Holden, the son of Robert B. and Ethel Louise (Johnson) Mason and lived all of his life in Princeton. His wife and best friend of 52 years, Anne S. (Richardson) Mason, passed away in 2016. He is survived by his...
Grace O. (Flint) Hansen
Nov 9, 2019
HOLDEN – Grace O. (Flint) Hansen passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 9, 2019 at Holy Trinity Nursing Home in Worcester. Grace would have celebrated her 104th birthday on November 28th. Born in Worcester and raised in Shrewsbury, she was a daughter of Thomas and Ethel (Brewster) Flint. Her beloved husband, Henry Hansen passed away in 1979. Grace attended Shrewsbury...
Jerry P. Miller
Nov 7, 2019
WORCESTER – Jerry P. Miller, 86 formerly of Worcester and Pompano Beach, FL died on Thursday, November 7 in Brookside Rehab & Healthcare Center in Webster. His wife Sharon E. (Marcus) Miller died in 2010. He leaves two sons Michael J. Miller and his life partner Robin Markarian of Holden and Kenneth A. Miller and Pearl Ubungen of San Francisco,...
Edward C. Hall
Nov 7, 2019
WORCESTER - Edward Coleman Hall, age 97, passed away peacefully on November 7 at Knollwood Nursing Center in Worcester. He was born on May 31, 1922 in Lynn to Preston and Rachel Hall but lived in Worcester for most of his youth. At the age of 14, he received the Key to the City for rescuing two girls from drowning...
Patricia A. Donaldson
Nov 6, 2019
BOYLSTON - Patricia A. (Ward) Donaldson, 83, died peacefully on the morning of Wednesday, November 6, 2019 at Rose Monahan Hospice Residence, Worcester while surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Rutland, the daughter of Barbara (Baker) and Henry C. Ward and attended Rutland schools. Patricia's life was centered on faith, family and service to others. As a...
Joel M. Legare
Nov 6, 2019
NEEDHAM/HOLDEN – Joel M. Legare, 36, beloved husband of Amanda (Kushin) Legare passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, November 6, 2019. Born in Colorado Springs, CO, and raised in Holden, Joel was the son of Frank and Janice (Goudreault) Legare. Joel was a graduate of Wachusett Regional High School where he has held school track and field records. Joel went on...
Marjorie "Misty" Dwyer
Nov 5, 2019
RUTLAND – Marjorie “Misty” O. Dwyer, 64, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, November 5, 2019. It's been a wonderful life. I was born 1955 in Marshfield, fifth of 5 children of Tom and Deedee O'Neil. I graduated Marshfield High School in 1973, including 4 years time served at Derby Academy. UMass Amherst class...
Gilman A. Field
Nov 5, 2019
HOLDEN - Gilman A. Field, 91, passed away on Tuesday, November 5, 2019 at UMass Memorial Healthcare – Memorial Campus after an illness. His wife of 44 years, Ruth H. (Barlow) Field, passed away in 2013. He leaves his nephews, Wayne Bennett of Holden, Lonnie Field, Raymond Field, Leonard Field and Richard Field, all of Delaware; his nieces, Gail Bennett...
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