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Dorothy E. (Sundin) Lederer

Dorothy E. (Sundin) Lederer

Sep 26, 2019

PAXTON – Dorothy E. (Sundin) Lederer, 94, longtime Paxton resident, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 26, 2019 at the Overlook Masonic Health Center in Charlton. Her beloved husband, Warren P. Lederer, passed away in 2003. Born and raised in Worcester, she was a daughter of the late Albert and Agnes (Morrissey) Sundin. Dorothy enjoyed a lengthy career as Director...

Kent J. Bailey

Kent J. Bailey

Sep 25, 2019

WORCESTER – Kent J. Bailey, 67, passed away peacefully at the home of his niece on Wednesday, September 25, 2019. He was born in Holden, the son of Carrol W. and Betty J. (Blunt) Bailey and had lived in Worcester for over twenty-five years. Kent was a talented musician and song writer. As a high school senior, he was a...

Janet A. Peterson

Janet A. Peterson

Sep 25, 2019

HOLDEN - Janet A. Peterson, 84, of Holden, formerly of Worcester passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 25, 2019 at the Jewish Healthcare Center in Worcester. She leaves two nieces, Marcy L. Merzigian and her husband, John of Simi Valley, CA and Diane L. Bashaw and her husband, Paul of West Boylston; a nephew, Douglas N. Peterson and his wife,...

Bruce W. Wilson

Bruce W. Wilson

Sep 25, 2019

WORCESTER - Bruce W. Wilson, 62, died peacefully at home after a brief illness. He was born in Worcester, son of the late Herbert E. and Durilda M. (Brehio) Wilson and had lived in Southbridge for many years before moving to Worcester several years ago. Bruce graduated from Wachusett Regional High School and went on to earn an Associate's Degree...

Hugo "Holly" J. Hollerorth Jr.

Hugo "Holly" J. Hollerorth Jr.

Sep 22, 2019

NATICK - Reverend Dr. Hugo “Holly” J. Hollerorth, Jr., 94, a longtime resident, passed away peacefully at the home of his daughter, Rachel and his grandchildren, Jason and Holly on Sunday, September 22, 2019. His loving and faithful wife, Rev. Dr. Barbara E. (Scott) Hollerorth, passed away in 2009. He is survived by his daughter, Rachel Buerlen of Rutland; his...

Isabella "Bella" F. Stanley

Isabella "Bella" F. Stanley

Sep 20, 2019

WORCESTER – Isabella “Bella” Stanley passed away at the tender age of 10 on Friday, September 20, 2019 at UMass Memorial Medical Center. She fought Mitochondrial Disease for the last several years with dignity, grace and a sprinkle of sassiness. Born in Worcester on December 31, 2008, Bella was the daughter of Stephanie L. (Bouchard) Stanley and the late Bruce...

Dorothy E. (Paskavitz) Olen

Dorothy E. (Paskavitz) Olen

Sep 18, 2019

HOLDEN - Dorothy E. (Paskavitz) Olen, 86, died peacefully on Wednesday, September 18, 2019 at Jewish Healthcare Center, Worcester. She was born in Worcester, the daughter of William and Eva (Repaika) Paskavitz and grew up in the Vernon Hill neighborhood. Dorothy graduated from Commerce High School in Worcester. For several years she worked at Edward's Paint in Kelly Square, where...

Ronald G. Peterson

Ronald G. Peterson

Sep 14, 2019

WORCESTER - Ronald G. Peterson, 87, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on Saturday, September 14, 2019 after a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease. Born on February 17, 1932 in Worcester, Ronald was a son of the late Eric and Alice (Sundquist) Peterson. He will be lovingly missed and remembered by his beloved wife of 59 years, Gail L....

Edward F. Duffy

Edward F. Duffy

Sep 14, 2019

STERLING – Edward F. Duffy, 89, passed away peacefully in his home on Saturday, September 14, 2019. Born and raised in Clinton, Ed was the son of John P. and Ella C. (Bucheim) Duffy and lived many years in Lancaster before moving to Sterling in 1987. After serving in the Korean Conflict, he obtained a degree in Mechanical Engineering from...

Bernard P. Szymanski, Jr.

Bernard P. Szymanski, Jr.

Sep 14, 2019

HOLDEN - Bernard P. Szymanski, Jr., age 70, died on Saturday, September 14, 2019 at UMass Memorial Healthcare. He was a retired registered nurse at UMass Memorial Healthcare. He is survived by his two sons, Joshua Szymanski and his wife, Shannon of Ashburnham and Kirk Szymanski and his wife, Beth of Laurel, MD; Candra (Dick) Szymanski, and his siblings, Lois,...

Lorraine A. (Kennedy) Bunewith

Lorraine A. (Kennedy) Bunewith

Sep 13, 2019

WORCESTER - Lorraine A. (Kennedy) Bunewith, 83, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on September 13, 2019 at St. Vincent Hospital. Lorraine was born on August 4, 1936 in Clinton to Claude and Helen (O'Malley) Kennedy. She was predeceased by her beloved husband of 58 years, Robert P. Bunewith and her sister, Patricia A. Kennedy. Most important...

Alice A. (Ferguson) Lynn

Alice A. (Ferguson) Lynn

Sep 13, 2019

WORCESTER – Alice A. (Ferguson) Lynn, 98, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 13, 2019 at The Meadows in Leicester. Born and raised in Worcester, she was a daughter of Patrick and Mabel (Stillwell) Ferguson. Alice’s beloved husband, Joseph R. Lynn passed away in 1999. After graduating from Commerce High School in 1940, Alice enlisted in the United States Marine...

Dana K. Bain

Dana K. Bain

Sep 12, 2019

STERLING – Dana K. Bain, 59, passed away at home on Thursday, September 12, 2019. Dana owned and operated Premiere Mortgage Services Inc. in Sterling, for 23 years. In his leisure time, he loved spending time at home and by the pool with his family and friends, watching sports, especially the New England Patriots, and vacationing in St. John and...

Robert John Ricardi

Robert John Ricardi

Sep 10, 2019

HOLDEN – Robert John Ricardi, beloved husband of Carolyn (Carr) Ricardi, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, September 10, 2019. Born and raised in Worcester, he was a son of the late Thomas and Teresa (Giordano) Ricardi. Robert proudly served his country in the United States Army and offered his talents as a carpenter...

Sheila H. (Hurst) Goodnow

Sheila H. (Hurst) Goodnow

Sep 9, 2019

PRINCETON – Sheila H. (Hurst) Goodnow, 93, passed away gracefully at home in the peace and comfort of her loving family by her side on Monday, September 9, 2019. Born in Natick and raised in Sherborn, Sheila was the daughter of English immigrants, Samson M. and Grace (Humphreys) Hurst and lived much of her life in Princeton. Her beloved husband...

Marshall I. Silverman

Marshall I. Silverman

Sep 5, 2019

WORCESTER – Marshall I. Silverman, age 89, died on Thursday, September 5, 2019 in St. Vincent Hospital after an illness. His wife of 48 years, Eileen (Jacobson) Silverman died in 2005. He leaves a son, Robert Silverman and his wife, Lisa of Boston; a daughter, Shelley, wife of Martin Rolf of Great Barrington; and seven grandchildren, Zachary Rolf and his...

Roger M. Sabourin

Roger M. Sabourin

Sep 5, 2019

STERLING – Roger M. Sabourin, 81, beloved husband of Ranny (Gaw) Sabourin, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 5, 2019 at Clinton Hospital. Born and raised in Clinton, he was a son of the late Felix and Leona (Roy) Sabourin. In his younger years, Roger worked alongside his dad at Felix’s Hardware Store in Clinton. Shortly after graduating from Seacrest...

Sandra Maria Catlow

Sandra Maria Catlow

Sep 5, 2019

PRINCETON - Sandra Maria Catlow, 71, of Princeton, passed away on Thursday, September 5, 2019 surrounded by her loving family after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Sandra grew up in Grafton, and was the daughter of the late Hector and Cecelia Auger. She attended Northeastern University and Fitchburg State University where she was trained as a teacher. Following...

Donald Richard Mathieu Sr.

Donald Richard Mathieu Sr.

Sep 4, 2019

RUTLAND/PRINCETON - Donald R. Mathieu Sr., 86, died peacefully at home, with his loving wife and children at his side on the morning of Wednesday, September 4, 2019. He was born in Worcester, the son of Wilfred E. and Leona (Campeau) Mathieu and had lived in Princeton for 46 years before moving to Rutland seven years ago. Don proudly served...

Marlene Ann (Harris) Dupré

Marlene Ann (Harris) Dupré

Sep 2, 2019

WORCESTER - Marlene Ann (Harris) Dupré, 77, of Worcester and formerly of Shrewsbury passed away peacefully at the UMass Memorial Healthcare-University Campus, Worcester on Monday, September 2, 2019, surrounded by her loving family after a brief illness. She leaves her husband and best friend of 56 years, Edward "Paul" Dupré who was always by her side; sons, Robert E. Dupré...