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Elizabeth M. (Hall) Hofstra
Jan 13, 2018
CHANGE OF SERVICE DATE DUE TO WEATHERWORCESTER – Elizabeth M. (Hall) Hofstra, 84, died peacefully under the care of her loving family on Saturday, January 13, 2018. She was born in Worcester, the daughter of Leslie and Elsie (Marley) Hall and had lived in California and Alaska before returning to Worcester over 40 years ago. Elizabeth was predeceased by her...
Amy L. Soderberg
Jan 12, 2018
WORCESTER/HOLDEN – Amy L. Soderberg, 49, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, January 12, 2018 at UMass Memorial Medical Center in Worcester. She was born on February 8,1968 and was raised in Holden. She was a graduate of Wachusett Regional High School, class of 1986. Amy was a registered nurse, and earned her degree from Worcester State College in 1990. She...
Thomas F. Mcnamara
Jan 11, 2018
WORCESTER – Thomas J. McNamara, 87, passed away on Thursday, January 11, 2018. Tom leaves his wife, Laura; his three children, Wendy-Jean and her husband, Bertram Davis, Maureen McNamara and Thomas J. McNamara Jr.; four grandchildren, Cara Elizabeth and her husband, Adam Bernard, Eric Davis, Brianne Laura and her husband, Dan Niemi and Wesley Davis; a great grandson, Nathan Paul...
James Russell 'Russ' Macgeachey
Jan 9, 2018
PRINCETON – James Russell “Russ” MacGeachey, 93, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 9, 2018 at Sterling Village Rehabilitation and Nursing Facility in Sterling. Russ was born June 8, 1924 in Springfield to John C. and Evelyn (Hoag) MacGeachey and moved to Worcester when he was 6 years old.He was drafted to the U.S. Army when he was 17 and...
Laurie Anne Boilard
Jan 9, 2018
WORCESTER/PRINCETON – Laurie Anne Boilard, 39, passed away unexpectedly at home on Tuesday, January 9, 2018. Besides her parents, Laurie leaves her beloved son, Dana A. Boilard of Princeton; her sister, Sharie Giguere of Maine; her brother, Timothy Boilard; and her nephew, Kalo Giguere of Maine.Laurie was born in Worcester, the daughter of Roger B. and Judith H. (Fitts) Boilard...
Karen C.M. (Myer) Zaczek
Jan 9, 2018
HOLDEN – Karen C.M. (Myer) Zaczek, 56, passed away on Tuesday, January 9, 2018 at St. Vincent Hospital after a long illness.She leaves her loving husband of 31 years, James A. Zaczek; her daughter, Tonya M. Cronin and her husband, William of Jefferson; her sister-in-law, Shirley McQueston of Rutland; and her personal care assistant, Trisha Pike.Karen was born in Holden,...
Bernard 'Bernie' P. Skamarycz
Jan 9, 2018
WORCESTER – Bernard P. Skamarycz, 81, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 9, 2018 under the loving care of his family and the staff at Newton Wellesley Center for Alzheimer’s Care in Wellesley. Born and raised in Gardner, Bernie was the son of Peter and Viola (Oblon) Skamarycz and lived 49 years in Worcester. Bernie graduated from Gardner High School...
Wayne Pinkham
Jan 8, 2018
PAXTON – Wayne Pinkham, 71, passed away on Monday, January 8, 2017 at UMass Memorial Medical Center – Memorial Campus. Born in Augusta, Maine, Wayne was the son of the late Everett L. and Marion M. (Buzzell) Pinkham and lived over 50 years in Paxton. Wayne was a graduate of Wachusett Regional High School, class of 1964. After graduating high...
Fern M. (Petrie) Richardson
Jan 8, 2018
HOLDEN/SUTTON – Fern M. (Petrie) Richardson, 98, died peacefully on Monday, January 8, 2018 at Care One at Millbury. She was born in San Francisco, California the daughter of George and Margaret (Engles) Petrie.Her husband of 58 years, Herbert Richardson predeceased her in 1998. Her five children will lovingly remember her as a caring woman of unlimited strength and vibrant...
Barbara J. (Grendol) Tarkiainen
Jan 6, 2018
WORCESTER – Barbara J. (Grendol) Tarkiainen, 81, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 6, 2018 at the Odd Fellows Home of Worcester. Born and raised in Worcester, Barbara was the daughter of Walter and Antoinette (Malkowski) Grendol and lived most of her life in Worcester. Her beloved husband of 48 years, Donald A. Tarkiainen died in 2003.She was a graduate...
John Roger Lonergan
Jan 6, 2018
Biography HOLDEN – John R. Lonergan, 76, passed away on Saturday, January 6, 2018 at UMass Memorial Healthcare – Memorial Campus, after an illness. He leaves his loving wife of 44 years, Debra A. (Doyle) Lonergan; his two sons, Ian K. Lonergan of New York and Bryan M. Lonergan of Columbus, OH; his two brothers, James Lonergan of East Fairfield,...
Therese Y. (Audet) Gaudette
Jan 5, 2018
WORCESTER/SPENCER – Therese Yvonne (Audet) Gaudette, 86, passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side on Friday, January 5, 2018 at Rose Monahan Hospice Home in Worcester. Born and raised in Salem,MA. Therese was the daughter of Alphonse and Adrienne (Cloutier) Audet and lived the last four years of her life at The Willows in Worcester.Therese was a...
Annette (Vriesema) Carver
Jan 5, 2018
WHITINSVILLE/HOLDEN – Annette (Vriesema) Carver, 96, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 5, 2018 at Life Care Center of Auburn. Born in Paterson, NJ, Annette was a daughter of the late Garry and Pearle (Vandermeer) Vriesema. Her beloved husband of 55 years, Everett P. Carver passed away in 2010. Annette and Everett resided on Mason Road in Jefferson in the...
Edward J. Messier
Jan 3, 2018
RUTLAND – Edward J. Messier, 89, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, January 3, 2018 after an illness. He was born in Leicester, the son of Edward A. and Alma (Bergstrom) Messier and had lived most of his life in Rutland. He leaves his loving wife of 67 years, Jeanine P. (Marois) Messier; three children, Andrew Messier of Rutland,...
Jane C. (Harty) Ripa
Jan 3, 2018
STERLING —Jane C. (Harty) Ripa, 86, passed away peacefully under the loving care of her family and the dedicated and caring staff at the Christopher House of Worcester on Wednesday, January 3, 2018. Born and raised in Bellows Falls, Vermont, Jane was the daughter of Daniel P. And Elizabeth J. (O’Brien) Harty and lived 50 years in Sterling. Jane graduated...
Alice Ann (Costello) Sobol
Jan 1, 2018
JEFFERSON – Alice Ann (Costello) Sobol, 70, passed away on January 1, 2018 at Vibra Hospital in Rochdale. Born in Wilks-Barre, PA, she was a daughter of John and Gertrude (Gardner) Costello. Alice was a mental health assistant for Worcester State Hospital, Court Evaluation Unit and retired in 2002 after 40 years of service. She was a faithful member of...
Kathleen 'Kay' P. (Docherty) Foley
Jan 1, 2018
Biography HOLDEN - Kathleen P. "Kay" (Docherty) Foley, 81, a long time Holden resident passed away on Monday, January 1, 2018 surrounded by her family at the Rose Monahan Hospice Residence in Worcester. Kay was best known for her kind, caring, gentle and humorous nature. She loved spending time with her family, friends, and grandkids. She was born in Worcester,...
James P. Barbato
Dec 30, 2017
Life Legacy Sterling – Dr. James P. Barbato, 74, passed away after a short illness on Saturday, December 30, 2017 at Saint Vincent Hospital, Worcester. He was born in Worcester, the son of James and Dorothy (Manna) Barbato and has lived in Sterling for many years.He is survived by his devoted wife of 44 years, Ann (Brideau, Milliard) Barbato of...
Norma R. (Applegate) Hutnak
Dec 29, 2017
HOLDEN – Norma R. (Applegate) Hutnak, 92, of Jefferson, passed away on Friday, December 29, 2017 at Knollwood Nursing Center after an illness. She was born in Northbridge, the daughter of Benjamin and Ethel (Young) Applegate, and had lived in Jefferson for over 50 years.Her husband of 61 years, Stephen Hutnak, passed away in 2007. She leaves her son, Stephen...
Janice I. (Haskins) Bartlett
Dec 29, 2017
WEST BOYLSTON - Janice I. (Haskins) Bartlett, 79, of West Boylston, died on December 29, 2017 at her home. She leaves five children; Jennie Connolly (Russell Todd), Jonathan (Bonnie), Jodie Ramsey (Charles), Jeffrey (Veronica) and Dr. Jamie Bartlett (Dr. James Armstrong), and was “Muli” to eight grandchildren, Melissa, Kelly, Ronan, Mairead, Kiernan, Eamon, Robert and Caecilia and three great-grandchildren, and...
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