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Anne B. Brophy
Jan 17, 2019
NORTHBOROUGH/LANCASTER - Brophy, Anne Billingham of Northborough, formerly of Lancaster, succumbed to a series of severe infections on January 17, 2019 at the age of 77. Beloved wife of Charles F. Brophy, with whom she shared a happy life for nearly 50 years. Anne graduated from Mount Saint Joseph's Academy (Brighton, MA) and Regis College (Weston, MA) and in 1967...
Francois "Franny" G. Poirier
Jan 17, 2019
LAS VEGAS, NV/HOLDEN MA. - Francois “Franny” G. Poirier, 80, passed away at home on January 17, 2019. He was born in Worcester, on December 2, 1938, the son of the late Raoul J. and Therese A. (Lapointe) Poirier and had lived in Holden before retiring to Las Vegas. He is survived by his brother, Conrad Poirier; his nephews, Marc...
John Aitken Mccracken
Jan 17, 2019
SHREWSBURY - John Aitken McCracken, 84, of Shrewsbury, died peacefully on Thursday, January 17, 2019 at Knollwood Nursing Home, Worcester, MA. John was the youngest son of the late Samuel and Elizabeth Aitken McCracken of Scotland; he was predeceased by his siblings Irene, David and Anna. He will be greatly missed by his nine nieces and nephews and their families,...
Robert K. Carlson
Jan 17, 2019
RUTLAND - Robert “Bob” Kenneth Carlson, 69, of Rutland, sadly passed away of a heart attack on Thursday, January 17, 2019. He was born and raised by Ken and Edie Carlson in Worcester. Bob was married to his best friend and love of his life, Anita, and in 1978 moved to Rutland where they built their home. They recently celebrated...
Laura E. Rome
Jan 15, 2019
LEOMINSTER - Laura E. Rome, 60, of Maynard, Massachusetts, died on Tuesday, January 15 at Rose Monahan Hospice Residence in Worcester. Laura is survived by her loving and much-loved family - sister Amy R. Rome of New York City, brother Andrew Rome of Brattleboro, VT, and nephews, David Rome of Los Angeles, and Alexander Rome of Northfield, MA Born in...
Pinkhus Gurevich
Jan 15, 2019
WORCESTER - Pinkhus Gurevich, age 94, of Brookline, formerly of Worcester, died on Tuesday, January 15 in Hebrew Rehabilitation Center of Newbridge on the Charles in Dedham. His wife of 52 years Rhoda (Volpyansky) Gurevich died in 1998. He leaves two daughters, Anna, wife of Edward Gershenson of Pittsfield, and Eva Honig of Framingham, four grandchildren, Shulamit and Gabriella Gershenson...
Elaine M. (Barre) Suchocki
Jan 15, 2019
RUTLAND – Elaine M. (Barre) Suchocki, 95, longtime Rutland resident, passed away peacefully, on Tuesday, January 15, 2019, surrounded by her family, at the Holden Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Her beloved husband, William W. Suchocki passed away in 1985. Born in Bronxville, NY, she was a daughter of Gaston and Albina (Haufbauer) Barre. At the age of 7, along with...
Isabell M. (Moss) Basinsky
Jan 14, 2019
HOLDEN – Isabell M. (Moss) Basinsky, 80, passed away at 3:33 p.m. on Monday, January 14, 2019 at St. Vincent Hospital. She leaves her loving husband of 63 years, Donald F. Basinsky; her son, Steven D. Basinsky and his wife, Donna of Rutland; her daughter, Donna A. Pella and her husband, Kevin of Warren; three brothers, Mike Moss of Sutton,...
Ila S. Kane
Jan 14, 2019
RUTLAND –Ila (Sundin) Kane, 88, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 14, 2019 at St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester. Born in Gardner on February 14, 1930, Ila was the daughter of Erland and Ellen (Erickson) Sundin. Ila graduated from Templeton High School in 1948. She worked as an administrative assistant before marrying and moving to Rutland in 1958 at which...
Barbara M. Lovely
Jan 13, 2019
HOLDEN – Barbara M. (Barry) Lovely, 85, passed away unexpectedly at her home in Jefferson on Sunday, January 13, 2019. Her beloved husband of 58 years, Richard F. Lovely died in 2012. Born in Worcester, Barbara was the daughter of Michael and Mary (Massalski) Barry and lived over 75 years in Holden. She will be lovingly remembered and missed by...
Stephen P. Rice Jr.
Jan 11, 2019
BOYLSTON - Stephen P. Rice, Jr., 69 passed away peacefully on Friday, January 11, 2019 at the UMass Memorial Healthcare - Memorial Campus, Worcester. Stephen was born in Worcester, the son of Stephen P. Rice, Sr. and Mary V. Rice and lived in Worcester and Shrewsbury before moving to Boylston over 20 years ago. Stephen was a graduate of St....
Zygmont "Ziggy" H. Kaczmarek
Jan 8, 2019
HOLDEN - Zygmont "Ziggy"H. Kaczmarek, 91, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 8, 2019 under the loving care of his family and the compassionate staff at Oakdale Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in West Boylston. Born and raised in Chelsea, Ziggy was the son of Walter and Sophie (Gozdon) Kaczmarek and lived over 60 years in Holden. His wife of 44...
James N. Awbridge Jr.
Jan 7, 2019
BARRE — James N. Drawbridge, Jr. passed away at home on Monday, January 7, 2019 after a three-month battle with cancer. He leaves his wife of 29 years, Cynthia Payne; a son, Peter Drawbridge of Worcester; a brother, Neil Drawbridge of Vashon, WA; a sister-in-law, Elaine Drawbridge of Holden; a stepbrother, George Warren Jr.of Greenville, SC; two nieces, Teagan Drawbridge...
Edward A. Sundburg, Jr.
Jan 7, 2019
WESTBOROUGH - Edward “Ted” A. Sundburg, Jr. 80, of Westborough passed away on Monday, January 7, 2019 in St. Augustine, FL. Born in Longmeadow, MA, Ted was a son of the late Edward A. and Anna G. (Teece) Sundburg and lived in Westborough for much of his life while summering and eventually retiring to his true love, Moosehead Lake, ME....
Clesson A. Robbins
Jan 6, 2019
WORCESTER - Clesson A. Robbins, 97, of Briarwood passed away peacefully at home with family by his side on Sunday, Jan. 6 from a short illness after a very long, happy and active life. Born Feb. 6, 1921 to William A. and Mary Amelia (LaPoint) Robbins, he grew up in Charlton, lived in Auburn for 42 years and at Briarwood...
Sidney Z. Smith
Jan 5, 2019
WORCESTER - Sidney Z. Smith died on January 5, 2019 with his devoted daughters by his side. His beloved wife, Fran, died in 2017. Sid leaves behind two beloved daughters; Deborah Baker, and her husband Eliott, and Ellen Smith and her partner Scott Roberts and a beautiful granddaughter Elyssa and her husband T.J., two sisters-in-law, Susan Smith, wife of deceased...
Stephen D. Burwick
Jan 4, 2019
WORCESTER - Stephen D. Burwick, 76, of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, died on Friday, January 4th at Jupiter Medical Center in Jupiter, Florida after a brief illness. His wife of twenty-five years, Barbara (Licht) Burwick, predeceased him in 1993. He is survived by his longtime companion, Carolyn (Fox) Phillips, his son, Michael Jay Burwick and wife Nicole Greene Burwick of...
Edmond J. Guilbeault Jr.
Jan 4, 2019
HOLDEN – Edmond J. Guilbeault, Jr., 69, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family, on Friday, January 4, 2019 at the Holden Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born and raised in Worcester, he was the son of the late Edmond J. and Julia (Russack) Guilbeault. Edmond’s life was centered on his deep faith and his devotion to his family. He attended...
Donna M. Dambra
Jan 3, 2019
WORCESTER – Donna M. Dambra, 63, passed away Thursday, January 3, 2019 at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield. Born and raised in Worcester, Donna was the daughter of Michael N. and Viola L. (Couture) Dambra and later lived in Oxford and Gardner. She will be lovingly remembered and missed by her sister, Diane G. Edlin and her husband, Frederick of...
John A. Cammuso
Jan 2, 2019
WORCESTER – John A. Cammuso, 87, got his angel wings on Wednesday, January 2, 2019 surrounded by his family. He leaves his wife of 62 years, Carol (McSheehy) Cammuso; his sons, Paul and his wife, Katherine of Rutland, Jeffrey and his wife, Laurie of Worcester and Mark and his wife, Ruth of Worcester. He leaves eleven grandchildren and thirteen great-grandchildren;...
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