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Eugene "Gene" Norman Skiest
Aug 28, 2024
LUNENBURG - Eugene "Gene" Norman Skiest, age 89, died peacefully at home on Wednesday, August 28, 2024, surrounded by the loving presence of his family. Gene was born and raised in Worcester, MA, the son of Hyman and Dorothy (Brickman) Skiest. He graduated from Worcester Classical High School and went on to earn a Bachelor's Degree from the Massachusetts College...
Elizabeth (Buks) Finn
Aug 27, 2024
MILLIS - Elizabeth Finn, age 72 of Millis formerly of Szczecin, Poland reunited with her true love Gerald Finn on Tuesday, August 27, 2024. Beloved daughter of the late Joseph & Kazimiera (Skorecka) Buks. Devoted mother of Elizabeth Jones & her husband Arthur and Daniel Finn & his wife Caitlyn. Cherished Grammy of Nicholas, Matthew, Samuel, Kayley, Madison, Kinsley, &...
Barry L. Krock
Aug 27, 2024
Worcester - Barry Lawrence Krock, 90, of Worcester, died on August 27th, surrounded by his family, after a brief illness. The beloved husband of Janet Elizabeth (Lofgren) Krock, he was a fixture in the Central Massachusetts business and banking community for over a half century. Barry was a devoted husband and father, who loved a good story and always had...
James T. "Jim" Putnam, Jr.
Aug 26, 2024
PAXTON - James T. “Jim” Putnam, Jr. of Paxton slipped away peacefully in his home on August 26, 2024, with his devoted family at his side. He was just three months shy of his 90th birthday. Jim is survived by his wife of over six decades, Karen (Manty) Putnam, with whom he shared a lifetime of love and adventure. They...
Larry W. Chasse
Aug 25, 2024
Larry's memorial service will be livestreamed at 1:00 pm, Saturday, September 21st, at this link: https://client.tribucast.com/tcid/a24099047735189 WORCESTER - Larry W. Chasse, 75, affectionately known to many as ‘Monkey,’ passed away peacefully on August 25, 2024, at UMass Memorial Medical Center. Born and raised in Worcester, Larry was the cherished son of William and Wilmer (Crowther) Chasse. Larry graduated from South...
Debra Ann (Edstrom) Hokkanen
Aug 24, 2024
HOLDEN – Debra Ann (Edstrom) Hokkanen, age 83, passed away on Saturday, August 24th, at home in Holden. Born in Worcester on August 23, 1941 to the late C. George Edstrom and Althea Mary (Richardson) Edstrom, Debra attended Worcester public schools, graduating from Commerce High School with the Class of 1960. While attending high school, Debra worked for Peoples Savings...
C. William (Bill) Howland
Aug 24, 2024
New Braintree/Holden - C. William (Bill) Howland, 86, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Saturday, August 24, 2024. Born in North Brookfield but raised on the family dairy farm in New Braintree, Bill was the son of the late Harwood and Persis (Tuttle) Howland. He lived 27 years in Holden before moving back to New Braintree...
Kenneth D. Cook
Aug 24, 2024
RUTLAND - Kenneth D. Cook, 82, passed away at home with his loving wife and family by his side on Saturday, August 24, 2024. Born in Hartford, CT, and raised in Holden, MA. Ken was the son of Kenneth W. and Frances M. (Corbin) Cook. He lived in Rutland for the last 56 years. Ken graduated from Wachusett Regional High...
Jane Rothstein
Aug 24, 2024
WORCESTER - Marjorie Jane Rothstein, “Jane”, an extraordinary woman, devoted wife, mother, teacher and friend, passed away on August 24, 2024, supported by her loving family. She was born in Queens, New York, the daughter of Milton and Marjorie (Levison) Mannheim. Jane’s life was a tapestry of family, love, arts, friends and community. She was born in Queens, New York...
Judith M Blais
Aug 23, 2024
WORCESTER - Judith M. "Judy" (Aquino) Blais, age 82, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 23, 2024, at UMass Memorial Hospital, surrounded by her devoted family. Born in Worcester, Judith was the cherished daughter of the late John and Amelia (Razzano) Aquino. A proud graduate of Commerce High School, Judith found joy and purpose as a homemaker and cherished her...
Brittany N. Anderson
Aug 22, 2024
Enfield, CT / Princeton, MA - Brittany N. Anderson, 34, beloved wife of Brian Dickey and daughter of Robert and Kathleen (Padhaisky) Anderson passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, August 22, 2024, at Mercy Medical Center in Springfield. She passed away from a rare aggressive form of breast cancer. Brittany was born in Natick, MA and...
Joseph G Jacques, Jr.
Aug 21, 2024
WORCESTER - Joseph (Joe) G. Jacques, 86, passed away peacefully on August 21, 2024, at home surrounded by his family. Joe was born in Worcester to the late Joseph and Anna (Menkalis) Jacques. He is survived by his beloved wife and best friend of 60 years Maureen (Ford), his children Joseph Jacques of Auburn, MA and his partner Meire, James...
Dorice M. Bowman
Aug 21, 2024
Dorice M. (Somerville) Bowman, 91, beloved wife of the late Albert S. Bowman, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, at UMass Memorial HealthAlliance-Hospital, Leominster Campus. She was the daughter of the late Erwin and Marion (Stowers) Somerville. Dorice was an avid reader and enjoyed word search puzzles and the counted cross stitch. She always took an interest in...
Denise Clary
Aug 21, 2024
Rutland – Denise M. (DeLuca) Clary, 66, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, at UMass Memorial Medical Center – University Campus, Worcester. Born in Worcester and raised in Holden, Denise was the cherished daughter of Louis and Janina (Kowza) DeLuca. A proud graduate of Wachusett High School, Class of 1976, Denise dedicated many years to enriching young minds...
Roy W. Dupont, Jr.
Aug 20, 2024
Holden - Roy W. DuPont, 83, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, at UMass Memorial Medical Center - University Campus, Worcester. Born in Worcester, Roy was the cherished son of the late Royal W. and Ann B. (Grigas) DuPont and spent his early years in West Boylston. Roy was a graduate of West Boylston High School and furthered...
Benjamin A. Scappaticci
Aug 17, 2024
HOLDEN - Benjamin A. Scappaticci, age 92, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 17, 2024, at The Willows Westborough, surrounded by his loving family. He was predeceased in 2023 by his beloved wife of 67 years, Nancy L. (Cofske) Scappaticci. Born and raised in Worcester, Benjamin was the cherished son of the late Antonio and Lucia (Notarangelo) Scappaticci. He attended...
Scott Albert Johnson
Aug 16, 2024
Roslindale/West Boylston - Scott A. Johnson, 65, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 16, 2024, at Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital in Boston. Born in Worcester, he was the beloved son of Doris A. (Dickie) and the late Albert L. Johnson. Scott spent his formative years in West Boylston, where he cultivated lifelong friendships and fond memories. A graduate of...
Robert S. Mirick, Jr.
Aug 16, 2024
Jefferson - Robert S. Mirick, Jr., 91, passed away peacefully at his residence at the Overlook Masonic Home in Charlton. Born in Holden to the late Katherine (Lombard) and Robert S. Mirick, Sr., Robert was a proud graduate of North High School in Worcester. Robert honorably served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Following his service,...
Peter J. Gentile
Aug 15, 2024
STERLING - Peter J. Gentile, age 70 of Sterling, MA passed away on August 15, 2024 after a brief illness. He was born on February 25, 1954, in Newton, MA and is preceded in death by his parents Jerome R. Gentile and Bertha C. (Martini) Gentile. He is survived by his adoring partner Cathleen Corcoran, his brother Jerome R. Gentile...
Sherry L. Powers
Aug 10, 2024
Ludlow– Sherry L. Powers of Ludlow passed away at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield on Saturday, August 10. Born in Worcester to Stanley and Mary (Burroughs) Powers on November 27, 1949, Sherry grew up in the Jefferson neighborhood of Holden before moving to Springfield and then Ludlow, where she resided for the past 30 years. Sherry leaves behind her beloved...
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