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May 4, 2018
WORCESTER/WEST BOYLSTON – Jo-Ann Marie Forhan, 77, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, May 4, 2018 after an 8 years struggle with cancer, surrounded by her loving family. Jo-Ann was born and raised in Worcester, a daughter of Joseph R. Ambrose and Anne Marie Murphy. Her beloved husband, John “Red” Forhan passed away in 1994.Gram loved spending time with...
Allen F. Perry
May 3, 2018
Biography HOLDEN - Allen “Buddy” F. Perry, 70, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, May 3, 2018. Born in Worcester, Allen was the son of the late Walter E. and Janet E. (Powers) Perry and was a resident of Holden his entire life. Allen was a graduate of Wachusett Regional High School class of 1965 and received his bachelor’s...
Evelyn R. (White) Malitas
May 3, 2018
Holden—Evelyn R. (White) Malitas, 90, died peacefully on Thursday, May 3, 2018 at UMass Memorial Healthcare—Memorial Campus, Worcester. She was born in Worcester, the daughter of David and Ida (Turpin) White and has lived in Holden for 45 years. Evelyn will be lovingly remembered by her husband of over 70 years, Thomas P. Malitas of Worcester; her daughters, Dianne M....
Elwood V. Lovely
May 1, 2018
BOYLSTON – Elwood V. Lovely, 81, passed away peacefully with his beloved wife by his side after a battle with Alzheimer’s disease on Tuesday, May 1, 2018 at the Odd Fellows Home in Worcester. He was born and raised in Washburn, Maine, a son of Vaughn and Beatrice (Richards) Lovely before moving to Massachusetts After graduating from Washburn High School,...
Robert Charles Hamel
May 1, 2018
STERLING – Robert Charles Hamel, 84, of Sterling passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, May 1, 2018. He was the loving husband of the late Margrit H. (Frentzel) Hamel. Robert was born in Lawrence, the son of William and Jeanette (Bernier) Hamel and he was raised in Clinton.He is predeceased by his wife, Margrit H. (Frentzel) Hamel; his daughter,...
Edwin R. Pearson
Apr 29, 2018
WORCESTER - Edwin Roland Pearson, 105, of Worcester died April 29, 2018 at the Rose Monahan Hospice Home. He is predeceased by his wife, Astrid (Erickson) Pearson; two brothers, Roy W. Pearson and Harry W. Pearson; three sisters, Elsie M. Mason, Helen E. Pasquale and Mildred Pearson; and a nephew, D. Joel Pasquale. Proud of his Swedish heritage, he was...
Franklin 'Jeff' Z. Jaffarian
Apr 28, 2018
Biography NORTHBOROUGH - Franklin Z. “Jeff” Jaffarian, 90, of Northborough passed away Saturday, April 28, 2018, at UMASS Hospital. Born in Worcester, he was a son of the late Souren and Victoria (Hoogasian) Jaffarian. Before graduating from the former Commerce High School, he served two years in the Navy. He began a career that spanned 52 years when at age...
Ida Rose Rotman
Apr 27, 2018
Biography WORCESTER - We celebrate the life of Ida Rose Rotman who, after a brief illness, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Friday, April 27th, at the age of 104. We celebrate this remarkably warm, loving, and vibrant personality who was the matriarch of the Rotman family and, more importantly, its guiding light. Her warmth and kindness, her patience...
Vivian Alfreda (Dahlstrom) Healy
Apr 26, 2018
BOYLSTON/STERLING – Vivian A. (Dahlstrom) Healy, 85, passed away peacefully at Beaumont Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Worcester on Thursday, April 26, 2018. She was the wife of the late Walter P. Healy who passed away in 1986. Vivian was born in Worcester and lived most of her life in Sterling. The daughter of Gunnar and Freda (Bergman) Dahlstrom. ...
Elizabeth Sutherland Cape
Apr 26, 2018
PAXTON/HOLDEN - Elizabeth Sutherland Cape, 98, a resident of Paxton for over 50 years, died peacefully on the morning of Thursday, April 26, 2018 at Holden Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center. She was born in Worcester, the daughter of William M. Cape Sr. and Mary S. (Campbell) Cape.Elizabeth was a firm believer in the value of hard work, love of...
Janet A. (Horne) Barakian
Apr 25, 2018
Biography window.jQuery || document.write('') Call to Order Flowers by Phone 1-888-579-7953 Code: 75209P RUTLAND – Janet A. (Horne) Barakian, 81 years of age died Wednesday April 25, 2018 after a short stay at Fairlawn Rehabilitation Hospital after a brief illness. Born in Worcester and raised in Jefferson, Janet was the daughter of Andrew and Dorothy (Lehman) Horne and lived 50...
Joseph Edward Carew
Apr 23, 2018
STERLING – Joseph Edward Carew 97 the oldest of 10 children born in Cohasset Massachusetts to Joseph and Catherine (McCormick) Carew. Born in 1920 and raised on Meadow Brook Farm Union Street Hingham Mass, he resided in Sterling for over fifty years. Predeceased by his loving wife Irene (Berg) Carew. Predeceased by Brothers Thomas, Robert, Jack, Paul, Richard, James and...
James William Dunn Iii
Apr 21, 2018
RUTLAND - James W. Dunn III, 57, died unexpectedly at home on Saturday, April 21, 2018. He was born in Worcester, the son of James W. Dunn Jr. and Mary T. (Walsh) Dunn and has lived in Rutland for over 25 years. He is survived by the love of his life and wife of 32 years, Jo-Ann M. (Englehart) Dunn;...
Agnes J. (Gallagher) Horton
Apr 19, 2018
Biography window.jQuery || document.write('') Call to Order Flowers by Phone 1-888-579-7953 Code: 75209P CHARLTON - Agnes June (Gallagher) Horton, 81, passed away at home, after a courageous battle with cancer Thursday, April 19, 2018. Born June 1, 1936 in Worcester, she was the daughter of James and Agnes (Canty) Gallagher. Agnes was predeceased by her first husband, Paul Edward Brosnihan...
Dorothy A. Peterson Caradonna
Apr 18, 2018
A private committal service will be held at Oak Hill Cemetery in Sterling. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Arrangements are under the care of the Miles-Sterling Funeral and Tribute Center, 100 Worcester Road, Sterling. To share a memory or offer an online condolence, please...
Michael J. Brennan
Apr 18, 2018
Biography SPENCER – Michael J. Brennan, 58, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, April 18, 2018 at St. Vincent Hospital. He was a son of the late George and Elinore (Streeter) Brennan. Michael was a graduate of Wachusett Regional High School in Holden and attended UMass, Amherst where he studied political science. He was a member of the Fellowship Baptist Church...
Lillian 'Kakie' (Gaffin) Weintraub
Apr 18, 2018
WORCESTER - Lillian "Kakie" (Gaffin) Weintraub, age 96, died at the Jewish Healthcare Center on Wednesday, April 18, 2018. She was predeceased by her husband, Alfred "Nooky" Weintraub. She leaves two daughters, Toba and Haralee Weintraub; three grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. She will be remembered by her outgoing personality and her ready smile. She was a lifelong resident of Worcester...
Eileen B. (Ottoson) Mclain
Apr 17, 2018
HOLDEN/BRISTOL,RI - Eileen B. (Ottoson) McLain, 99, died peacefully on Tuesday, April 17, 2018 at Silver Creek Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Bristol, RI. She was born in Holden, the daughter of Carl A. and Anna S. (Carling) Ottoson and lived in Holden for many years before moving to Bristol, RI 17 years ago. She was predeceased by the love...
Bruce G. Butterfield
Apr 15, 2018
HOLDEN - Bruce G. Butterfield, 71, of Jefferson, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 15, 2018 at the Rose Monahan Hospice Home after a prolonged battle with cancer. Born in Worcester on September 5, 1946, Bruce was the son of Henry W., Jr. and Evelyn (Anderson) Butterfield and was a resident of Holden for most of his life. Bruce graduated...
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