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Kenneth J. Lema
Nov 5, 2019
PRINCETON – Kenneth J. Lema, 68, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, November 5, 2019 at UMass Memorial Medical Center-Memorial Campus. He was the beloved husband of Barbara (Furlong) Lema. Born in Framingham and raised in Marlborough, he was the son of Francis and Virginia (Wood) Lema. Kenneth graduated from Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School...
James A. Barys
Nov 4, 2019
OAKHAM – James A. Barys, 71, passed away on Monday, November 4, 2019 at UMass Memorial Healthcare – University Campus after an illness. He was born in Holden, the son of Walter R. and Ruth E. (Burns) Barys and had lived in Oakham the past 41 years. Jim earned his bachelor’s degree from Colby College and his master’s degree from...
Robin Macintyre Abbott Burwick
Nov 4, 2019
MILLBURY - Robin MacIntyre Abbott Burwick passed away peacefully on November 4th surrounded by her family after a two year battle with breast cancer. Robin was born in Rome, NY, the daughter of Dr. & Mrs. George Abbott. She is survived by her loving husband of 37 years, David S. Burwick. She also leaves behind her son, Jeffrey; a daughter,...
Raymond J. Bosse
Oct 29, 2019
WORCESTER/SPENCER - Raymond J. Bosse, 94, formerly of Spencer, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 29, 2019 with his family surrounding him. He was born in Spencer the son of Francis and Corina (LeDoux) Bosse and had lived in Spencer for over 70 years before moving to Worcester in 2014. Raymond proudly served his country and was a Navy veteran...
Stanley R. Lindberg
Oct 29, 2019
HOLDEN – Stanley R. Lindberg, 95, died on Tuesday, October 29, 2019 at Sterling Village after an illness. He was born in Worcester, the son of Gustaf E. and Ellen M. (Pehrson) Lindberg and had lived in Holden for 62 years. Stanley’s wife of 63 years, Charlotte C. (Thoren) Lindberg, died in 2013. He leaves his three sons, Steven R....
Royden K. Lewis
Oct 28, 2019
STERLING - Royden K. Lewis, 84, died peacefully at home on Monday, October 28, 2019. He was born in Worcester, son of Marshall and Eva (Gates) Lewis, and had lived in Sterling for 56 years. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Elin (Melhuish) Lewis; his son, Royden Lewis Jr. of Denmark, ME; his daughters, Wendy Rigby and her...
Richard A. Freeman
Oct 28, 2019
BARRE - Richard Andrew Freeman, 78, passed away unexpectedly at home on October 28th 2019. Richard was born on April 6th 1941, son of the late Clarence and Lillian (LeMay) Freeman of Old Dana Rd. Barre. He leaves behind his beloved wife, Annette (Jackson) Freeman originally from Tennessee and his son Michael R. Freeman and his wife Cynthia from Jefferson,...
Joyce (Whitehead) Mceachern
Oct 27, 2019
PAXTON – Joyce (Whitehead) McEachern, 91, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, October 27, 2019 at Knollwood Rehabilitation Center. She was born in Worcester, the daughter of Arthur H. and Marion A. (Waldron) Whitehead and had lived in Paxton, South Yarmouth and Orlando, FL before moving back to Worcester in 2014. Her loving husband of 49 years, Robert W. McEachern, passed...
Joyce E. (Kaempfer) King
Oct 26, 2019
STERLING – Joyce Ellen (Kaempfer) King, 66, beloved wife of Joseph P. King, Jr., passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, October 26, 2019 at Clinton Hospital. Joyce was born in Toronto, Canada, a daughter of Richard and Margaret (Lochridge) Kaempfer. Joyce’s life was devoted to her family, her pride and joy. Joyce’s favorite pastime was the...
Rodney L. Cabana
Oct 24, 2019
WORCESTER – Rodney L Cabana, 80, passed away at home on Thursday, October 24, 2019 after a courageous battle with lung cancer. His wife of 42 years, Barbara L. (Giguere) Cabana died in 2001. Born in Lowell and raised in Worcester, Rod was the son of the late Paul and Cecile (Gauthier) Cabana and lived his entire life here. After...
John M. Nash
Oct 23, 2019
PAXTON - John M. Nash, 90, formerly of Paxton, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 23 at Holy Trinity Nursing Home in Worcester. John was born and raised in Springfield by his parents Herman B. and Grace (Leonard) Nash. He earned his BA and M. Ed. from American International College and received his D.Ed. from Boston University. He proudly served...
June E. Belisle
Oct 23, 2019
HOLDEN/WEST HYANNIS PORT - June E. (Erickson) Belisle, 91, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home, surrounded by her loving family, on Wednesday, October 23, 2019. Her beloved husband, Alexander J. Belisle, Sr. passed away in 2004. Born in Worcester and raised in Holden, June was a daughter of the late Eskel and Ingrid (Bjorklund) Erickson. June was...
Stephen Sawyer Olson
Oct 22, 2019
HOLDEN - Stephen S. Olson, 69, passed away on Tuesday, October 22, 2019 at the Oasis at Dodge Park in Worcester after a period of declining health. Steve was born in Worcester, the son of the late Carl E. and Mary S. (Smith) Olson and had lived most of his life in Holden. He leaves his loving wife of 40...
Abigail Ann Collins
Oct 22, 2019
HOLDEN - Abigail Ann Collins, 9, was called to her heavenly home with her family at her side on Tuesday, October 22, 2019 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Milford Regional Hospital on March 10, 2010, the daughter of Michael and Janell (Leavitt) Collins. Abigail lived in Holden her entire life and had attended Dawson Elementary...
Donald O. Wellington
Oct 21, 2019
HOLDEN – Donald O. Wellington, 96, passed away on Monday, October 21, 2019 at Sterling Village after an illness. He was born in Worcester, the son of John A. and Adella I. (Brown) Wellington and had lived in Media, PA and Prospect Park, PA before moving to Holden in 2014. He leaves his loving wife of 73 years, Dolores E....
Wendy R. Tripp
Oct 20, 2019
WORCESTER – Wendy R. Tripp, 68, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 20, 2019 surrounded by her loved ones. She was born in Worcester, the daughter of Ed and June (Kalat) Sato and graduated from Burncoat High School in 1969 where she was voted “most witty” in her yearbook. After that Wendy attended the Leland Powers School of Radio. She...
Ruhamah A. "Ranny" (Gaw) Sabourin
Oct 18, 2019
STERLING - Ruhamah Ann "Ranny" (Gaw) Sabourin, 78, died peacefully at home, in the presence of her loving family, on Friday, October 18, 2019. She was born in Clinton, the daughter of Clarence M. and Ruhamah M. (Harris) Gaw. Her beloved husband of 58 years, Roger M. Sabourin, passed away on September 5, 2019. Ranny will be lovingly remembered by...
Gladys R. (Simonds) Strong
Oct 14, 2019
WEST BOYLSTON - Gladys R. (Simonds) Strong, a long-time West Boylston resident and, more recently, a resident of Worcester passed away October 14, 2019 at the age of 95. She was the widow of William J. Strong who passed away in 1992. She was the daughter of Dana and Beatrice (Medros) Simonds of Everett. She is survived by her daughter...
Greta M. Nichols
Oct 13, 2019
LANCASTER - Greta M. (Davis) Nichols, 90, formerly of Sterling, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, October 13, 2019. Born in Elmira, New York and raised in Pennsylvania, Greta was the daughter of Frank and Greta (Hubley) Nichols. She lived over 20 years in Maine and 25 years in Sterling before moving to Lancaster in 2007. Her husband for...
Vita Harris Hirsch
Oct 12, 2019
WORCESTER - Vita Harris Hirsch passed away on Saturday, October 12, 2019 at the Jewish Healthcare Center in Worcester. Her husband of 53 years, Dr. Lawrence S. Hirsch died in 1997. She is survived by her children Arnold and Linda Hirsch of Revere, MA, Howard and Linda Hirsch of Montgomeryville, PA, Dr. Robert and Amy Hirsch of Naples FL, and...
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