Obituaries
Local Obituaries
June E. (Nelson) Lundell
Jan 27, 2018
HOLDEN – June Elaine (Nelson) Lundell, 93, a former Holden resident, died peacefully on Saturday, January 27, 2018 at St. Francis Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center, Worcester. She was born in Worcester, the daughter of William G. and Ellen K. (Ullstrom) Nelson.June graduated from Commerce High School in Worcester. During WWII she worked in the Payroll department at Norton Co....
Kathy (Koslova) Weselovs
Jan 26, 2018
HOLDEN - Kathy (Koslova) Weselovs, 91, of Holden, passed away Friday, January 26, 2018. Kathy was the wife of the late Kristaps Weselovs and is survived by her children, Nicholas Weselovs, Valentina Fox and Nellie Rudnick, seven grandchildren, nine great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren. A Memorial service celebrating Kathy's life will be held Saturday, May 12, 2018 at...
Edward J. Burnell
Jan 25, 2018
Biography HOLDEN – Edward J. Burnell, 91, of Jefferson, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, January 25, 2018. He was a son of the late Oscar and Anna (Laeder) Burnell.Edward was born in Buchanan County, Waterloo, IA, and raised and educated in Illinois. Shortly after graduating from High School he enlisted in the United States Army...
Robert James 'Scottie' Scott
Jan 25, 2018
WEST BROOKFIELD – Robert James “Scottie” Scott, age 72, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, January 25, 2018 after a short illness, surrounded by his loving family.He was born on March 4, 1945 to Gilbert and Margaret (McClay) Scott. Raised in the family homestead in Jefferson, he graduated from Wachusett Regional High School, and earned an associate’s degree at...
Rosalie R. (Prendergast) Lawless Borbone
Jan 23, 2018
WORCESTER – Rosalie (Prendergast) Lawless Borbone, 93, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 23, 2018. She was born in Philadelphia, the daughter of Irish immigrants Michael and Mary Anne (O’Brien) Prendergast. She is survived by her children, Mary Anne Sullivan and her husband, Paul of Princeton, Rosalie Lawless and her husband, Michael Jarominski of Sutton, Lois Pepper of Millbury, John...
Kenneth Jackson
Jan 23, 2018
WORCESTER/LYNN – Kenneth Jackson, 71, passed away on Tuesday, January 23, 2018 at Rose Monahan Hospice Home in Worcester after an illness. He was born in Lynn, the son of the late Howard and Gladys E. (Cross) Jackson Stickney and had lived most of his life there before moving to Worcester thirteen years ago.He leaves his son, Christopher R. Jackson...
Nicholas C. Tupper
Jan 23, 2018
Biography HOLDEN - Nicholas C. Tupper, 24, died on Tuesday, January 23, 2018. He was born in Worcester and had lived in Holden for many years.He will be lovingly remembered by his father, David Tupper; sister, Rachel Simoncini of Jefferson; maternal grandparents, Edward Simoncini of Uxbridge and Carolyn R. Simoncini of Jefferson; paternal grandparents, Ralph "Ken" and Carleen Tupper of...
Kathleen Margaret 'Kay' Carlo
Jan 22, 2018
WEST BOYLSTON – Kathleen “Kay” M. (Mooney) Carlo, 88, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Monday, January 22, 2018. Born and raised in New York City, she was a daughter of the late James A. and Mary Elizabeth (Fitzpatrick) Mooney. She graduated from Sacred Heart Academy in Manhattan, and moved to Worcester in 1949 after...
Loraine M. (Mccarthy) Dufault
Jan 21, 2018
WORCESTER – Loraine M. (McCarthy) Dufault, 90, passed away peacefully at UMass Memorial Medical Center surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, January 21, 2018. Born in Berlin, NH, Loraine was the daughter of the late Henry McCarthy and Anna (Barney) McCarthy and lived 59 years in Worcester. Loraine was predeceased by her beloved husband of 62 years, Francis X....
Wilbert W. Lincoln
Jan 21, 2018
Biography BARRE -Wilbert W. Lincoln, 87, died peacefully on Sunday, January 21, 2018 at Athol Memorial Hospital. He was born in Worcester, the son of Leon P. and Marion L. (Day) Lincoln, and had lived in Barre for most of his life. Wilbert is survived by his son, John N. Lincoln and wife Cathy of VA; his sister, Luella M....
Aileen Porter
Jan 21, 2018
Biography WORCESTER – Aileen Porter, a lifelong resident of Worcester, died peacefully on Sunday, January 21, 2018. She was 91 years old. She is predeceased by her husband of 58 years, David Porter, and her sister, Phyllis Halfen. She leaves, her 95 year old sister, Eunice Kushman; her daughters, Candace Porter, PhD, and Sherry Porter Shamash; three granddaughters, Ayelet Steinberg,...
William E. Wesolowski
Jan 19, 2018
HOLDEN - William (Bill) E. Wesolowski, passed peacefully at his home, Friday morning, January 19, 2018, with his devoted wife by his side, surrounded by the love of his family and God. William was born on May 4, 1937, to the late William W. and Felixia M. (Iwanowicz) Wesolowski in Windsor, MA. He is predeceased by his sister, Helen, and...
Aspasia 'Pat' Langas
Jan 19, 2018
WORCESTER - Aspasia “Pat” Langas, 77, of Worcester, passed away on Friday, January 19, 2018 at Worcester Health Center. She was born in Worcester, a daughter of the late Vasilios and Efterpi (Bayiannis) Langas and lived in Worcester for many years. Pat graduated from the former Classical High School, and studied at Simmons College and Boston University. Pat was an...
Erwin George Markowitz
Jan 18, 2018
Biography WORCESTER - Erwin George Markowitz, age 94, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, January 18, 2018. He leaves his wife, Judy (Kline) of almost 57 years; a son, David, and his wife Barrie of Manhattan; and a son, William, and his wife Lisanne of West Hartford, Connecticut, in addition to four grandchildren, Alex and Rachel of Manhattan,...
Mary
Jan 17, 2018
HOLDEN – Mary-Emma (Duffy) Weir, 98, a longtime Holden resident, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 17, 2018 at Sterling Village Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Her beloved husband of 57 years, Ralph Cameron Weir, predeceased her on February 7, 1999. She will be lovingly missed and remembered by her daughter, Paula Cameron Fox and her husband, Barry W. Fox of...
Robert 'Bob' Shields Carter
Jan 16, 2018
HOLDEN - Robert Shields “Bob” Carter, 88, of Holden, formerly of Harwich and Fairfield, CT, passed away, Tuesday, January 16, 2018 at Saint Vincent Hospital in Worcester surrounded by his loving family. Bob was born July 16, 1929 to the late Maynard and Rosalie Carter in Weymouth. He was predeceased by his brother, Maynard, his sister-in-law, Clare and his cousin...
Karren (Kartell) Cowl
Jan 16, 2018
Biography PROVIDENCE, RI - Karren (Kartell) Cowl, 75, died on Tuesday, January 16, 2018 in Pockwotton on the Waterfront. She leaves her husband, Dr. John G. Cowl; a daughter, Lisa Jacobson, wife of Danny Karpf of New York City; a step-daughter, Dr. Allison Cowl, wife of Richard Nicoletti of Petersham, MA; and six grandchildren. She received a Masters Degree in...
Martino Palladino
Jan 14, 2018
Life Legacy WORCESTER - Martino Palladino, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, January 14, 2018, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. He was 65. Born on March 25, 1952 in Macerata Campania, Italy, Martino was a son of Stanislao and Luisella (Richardi) Palladino. Martino spent most of his youth working on his family’s...
Hiram Bradford Gibbs
Jan 14, 2018
AUBURN – Brad Gibbs, 92, passed away surrounded by his family on Sunday, January 14, 2018 at UMass Memorial Hospital in Worcester. He was born in Worcester, the son of Hiram and Mabel (Stockwell) Gibbs and had lived most of his life in Auburn. His loving wife of 54 years, Muriel (Signor) Gibbs, passed away in 2003. He leaves three...
Mildred 'Mimi' (Patrick) Sacks
Jan 13, 2018
WORCESTER - Mildred "Mimi" (Patrick) Sacks, age 94, died at her residence on Saturday, January 13, 2018. Her husband, Lou, whom she adored, died in 2012 following 66 years of marriage. She leaves a son, Steven Sacks and his wife, Donna, of Silver Springs, MD; a daughter, Fé Sharp of Worcester with whom she lived and her former husband, Peter...