Obituaries

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Nancy Ann Callender

Nancy Ann Callender

Sep 17, 2024

WORCESTER - Nancy Ann Wellington Stevens Callender, 94 years of age, passed peacefully on September 17, 2024. She was born on December 31, 1929, at Memorial Hospital in Worcester, Massachusetts and was the daughter of Anna Lauretta Wilson Stevens Harris and Harold Stevens, both deceased. Nancy was known for her kindness and caring spirit to all around her. She worked...

John "Jack" R. Curran

John "Jack" R. Curran

Sep 14, 2024

HOLDEN - John "Jack" R. Curran, 83, passed away peacefully at UMass Medical Center, surrounded by his loving family, after a courageous battle with Parkinson's disease. Born in Boston, Jack was the son of John J. and Mary (Linn) Curran and had been a resident of Holden for the past 52 years. Jack attended Boston Latin School before graduating from...

Evert N. Fowle Jr.

Evert N. Fowle Jr.

Sep 14, 2024

LANCASTER, MA - Evert Fowle, 67, passed away at his home on September 14, 2024 with his family by his side after a 10-month fight against cancer. He was born in Cambridge, MA, to the late Evert and Cellen Fowle and grew up in Lexington, where he graduated from Lexington High School in 1975. Evert was an avid Boston sports...

John F. Mclean

John F. Mclean

Sep 13, 2024

MILLBURY – John Ferguson McLean, 31, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, September 13, 2024. John was born and raised in Worcester, the son of Mary E. (Hennigan) McLean and the late Alexander McLean. John attended St. Peter Central Catholic Elementary School and Burncoat High School, both in Worcester. At the time of his passing, John was employed with Diebold Nixdorf...

Melvin Lubowitz

Melvin Lubowitz

Sep 12, 2024

The Funeral Service for Melvin Lubowitz will be available for live-streaming at 12:00 noon on Sunday, September 15, 2024 via the following link: https://emanuelsinai.org/live-streams/ WORCESTER – Melvin Lubowitz, age 91, died peacefully on Thursday, September 12, 2024, at the Jewish Healthcare Center, surrounded by the loving presence of his family. Born in Worcester, Mel was the son of Jack and...

Wendy L. Mcmanus

Wendy L. Mcmanus

Sep 10, 2024

Holden - Wendy L. (Johnson) McManus, age 67, passed away peacefully on the morning of Tuesday, September 10, 2024, at UMass Memorial Medical Center - University Campus in Worcester. She was born in Worcester, the cherished daughter of the late Bertil and Veronica (Cooke) Johnson. Wendy grew up in Holden, where she graduated with the class of 1975 from Wachusett...

Mary Ann Harris

Mary Ann Harris

Sep 8, 2024

HOLDEN - Mary A. (Reed/Baribeault) Harris, 81, passed away on September 8, 2024, at UMass Memorial Medical Center. She was predeceased by her husband Lawrence Harris. She leaves four children: W. Anthony Baribeault and wife Sarah, Timothy E. Baribeault and wife Cheryl, Terrie A. LaMarche and husband Richard, Thomas F. Baribeault and wife Julie, a stepdaughter Pamela J. Baribeault, her...

Dorothy (Slade) Aronson

Dorothy (Slade) Aronson

Sep 7, 2024

BOCA RATON – Dorothy (Slade) Aronson, age 93, died peacefully on Saturday, September 7, 2024, at Sinai Nursing Home in Boca Raton, after a period of declining health. Born in Glens Falls, NY, she was the daughter of William and Eileen (Segal) Slade. Dorothy grew up in Portland, Maine, where her father was in the shoe business. After graduating from...

Marianne Fleming

Marianne Fleming

Sep 5, 2024

Marianne (Schueler) Fleming, 90, passed peacefully away on Thursday, September 5, 2024, surrounded by family after a brief illness. Marianne leaves behind her daughter, Kelly A. Fleming; son, Sean J. Fleming and his wife, Paula; two granddaughters, Katie and Erin Fleming; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband of 54 years, William T. Fleming as well...

Mary E. Borge

Mary E. Borge

Sep 4, 2024

Sterling/Gloucester - Mary E. "Betsy" (Harnish) Borge, 72, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, September 4, 2024 after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Gloucester, she was the cherished daughter of the late Russell and Mary P. (Oliver) Harnish. Betsy graduated from Gloucester High School with the class of 1970, embarking on a life full of love,...

Robert M. Avedisian

Robert M. Avedisian

Sep 4, 2024

HOLDEN - Robert M. Avedisian, 81, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family, on Wednesday, September 4, 2024, after a courageous battle with illness. Born and raised in Northbridge, Bob was the beloved son of Michael and Janet Y. (Marmovitch) Avedisian and had been a resident of Holden for the past 44 years. Bob attended Northbridge High...

Wayne E. Kraemer Jr.

Wayne E. Kraemer Jr.

Sep 4, 2024

Wayne E. Kraemer Jr. 68, of Princeton MA passed away on Sept. 4th at home after a recent diagnosis of cancer. He was surrounded by his loving family and is now home with his Lord & Savior, Jesus Christ. Wayne was born on November 19, 1955 in Clinton MA the son of his late parents, Wayne & Patricia Kraemer of...

Allan W. Earley

Allan W. Earley

Sep 2, 2024

Allan W. Earley, 91 passed away on Monday, September 2, 2024 at the Oakdale Rehab and Nursing Center, West Boylston, MA. Allan was born in Worcester, MA, son of the late Harold F. and Dorothy E. (Farrin) Earley. Prior to his death he lived in Sterling, MA for over 21 years. Allan attended Commerce High School in Worcester, he left...

Adam Ryan Carbonneau

Adam Ryan Carbonneau

Sep 2, 2024

CHARLTON - Adam Ryan Carbonneau, age 29, passed away on Monday, September 2, 2024. Born in Worcester, Adam was the son of Jon and Sherri Carbonneau. As a child, he enjoyed trips to Disney World, going on cruises, spending summers in Wells, Maine, playing video games with his brother and sisters, and snowmobiling and four wheeling in Vermont. After graduating...

Royal W. Pineo Jr.

Royal W. Pineo Jr.

Aug 31, 2024

Gardner/Sterling – Royal W. Pineo, Jr., 82, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 31, 2024, at Gardner Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center. Born in Worcester, he was the cherished son of the late Royal W. Pineo, Sr., and Svea (Mollberg) Pineo. Royal was a proud graduate of Wachusett High School, class of 1959. He dedicated over 35 years of his...

Hazbije Gjata

Hazbije Gjata

Aug 31, 2024

Worcester – Our dear Hazbije Gjata, 91, died peacefully at home on Saturday, August 31, 2024. She was born and raised in Novasele, Albania. She married the love of her life Safet Gjata and settled in Cangonj Albania. She had three kids that she loved and raised with a lot of sacrifices. Hazbije received her early education in Albania and...

James P. Dittami

James P. Dittami

Aug 29, 2024

PRINCETON - James P. "Jim" Dittami, 71, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 29, 2024, at UMass University campus, surrounded by his loving family, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Born in Medford, Jim was the cherished son of Francis and Rose Dittami. He received his early education in Sherborn and at Marian High School in Framingham, later...

Carolyn S. Childs

Carolyn S. Childs

Aug 29, 2024

Rutland – Carolyn S. Childs, 75, died peacefully at Sterling Village Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center on Thursday, August 29, 2024. She was born in Phoenix, Arizona and raised in Paxton, the daughter of the late Louis and Yvette (Andrews) Childs and graduated from Wachusett High School with the class of 1967. From a young age Carolyn had a longing...

Linda I. Gatson

Linda I. Gatson

Aug 28, 2024

LUNENBURG – Linda I. (Gebo) Gatson, 77, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Wednesday, August 28, 2024, at Leominster Hospital. Born and raised in Clinton, she was the daughter of the late Herbert Gebo and Emma (Boucher) Gebo Muir. Linda made a career of Dispatching for Lancaster, Sterling and Texas police departments. Enjoyed trips to Foxwoods as well...

Pauline Lucille Thibault

Pauline Lucille Thibault

Aug 28, 2024

WORCESTER - Pauline L. (Ravalli) Thibault, 77, passed away peacefully on August 28, 2024, surrounded by her family and the care and comfort of the loving staff at The Health Center at The Willows in Worcester. Born on July 10, 1947, in Medford, Pauline was the cherished daughter of the late Conrad and Adeline (Drago) Ravalli. Pauline grew up in...