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Blossom R. (Gurwitz) Zabarsky
Dec 29, 2017
Biography WORCESTER – Blossom R. (Gurwitz) Zabarsky, 96, a resident of Eisenberg Assisted Living at 631 Salisbury Street, Worcester died at St. Vincent Hospital on Friday, December 29, 2017.Her husband of 56 years, Charles H. Zabarsky died in 1998. She leaves a daughter, Marsha Zabarsky of Jamaica Plain; a daughter-in-law, Temie Zabarsky of Phoenix; a son-in-law, Jay Kaminsky of Newington,...
The Donald F. Chamberlain
Dec 28, 2017
HOLDEN/WORCESTER -- The Rev. Donald F. Chamberlain, 84, passed away peacefully at home in his sleep on Thursday, December 28, 2017. Born and raised in Springfield, Fr. Don was the son of Walter R. and Ruby M. (Stewart) Chamberlain and lived 20 years in Worcester before moving to Holden almost 20 years ago. He leaves his wife of 20 years,...
Robert W. Eaton
Dec 26, 2017
HOLDEN/BOYSLTON - Robert W. Eaton, Sr., 90, passed away peacefully after an illness on Tuesday, December 26, 2017 under the loving care of his family and the dedicated staff at Knollwood Nursing Center in Worcester. He was born and raised in Worcester, the son of Charles S. and Edith (Lundeen) Eaton and lived over 30 years in Boylston before moving...
Diane Marie Nelson
Dec 24, 2017
HOLDEN - Diane Marie Nelson, 57, died on Sunday, December 24, 2017. Diane grew up in Holden, the daughter of Donald and Rose Nelson. She graduated from Wachusett Regional High School in 1976 and earned a degree in Economics from the University of Massachusetts in Amherst in 1981. Diane worked as a systems analyst at State Mutual Life Insurance Company...
John Philip Ham
Dec 23, 2017
Biography HOLDEN - John Philip Ham 95, passed away on Saturday, December 23, 2017 at UMass Memorial Medical Center in Worcester. Born and raised in Worcester, Phil was the son of Rufus and Anna (LeClair) Ham and lived over 40 years in Holden. His beloved wife of 65 years, Beverly F. (Baer) Ham died in 2011.Phil was a graduate of...
Catherine G Mcnamara
Dec 23, 2017
STERLING – Catherine G. (Quail) McNamara, 87, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, December 23, 2017, at Clinton Hospital in Clinton. Born and raised in Clinton, Catherine was the daughter of Myles and Blanche (Lavoie) Quail and lived 63 years in Sterling. Her beloved husband of 50 years, William (Bill) F. McNamara died in 2007 She will be lovingly missed and...
Sheila Lilian O'Hanlon
Dec 22, 2017
HOLDEN- Sheila Lilian O’Hanlon (Maguire) died on December 22 , 2017, at her home in Holden, MA USA after a long fight with cancer. She was 69 years young. Sheila was born on May 26, 1948 in Liverpool, United Kingdom to her parents, Thomas and Mary (Buckley) Maguire. She attended the Notre Dame Commercial School Liverpool. She worked many years...
Roland O. Lizotte
Dec 21, 2017
STERLING – Roland O. Lizotte, Sr., 91, formerly of Worcester, passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side on Thursday, December 21, 2017 at Christopher House in Worcester. His beloved wife of 66 years, Theresa M (Trudeau), passed away in 2015. He was born in Southbridge on February 2, 1926 and attended parochial school there. Roland was the...
Manny Weintraub
Dec 21, 2017
Biography Manny Weintraub, age 92, died on Thursday, December 21, 2017 in the Jewish Healthcare Center after a brief illness. He leaves his wife of seventy years, Clara (Goodman) Weintraub; a son, David Weintraub of Hudson; a daughter, Lee Ann Weintraub of Brookline; and two grandchildren, Amanda wife of Logan Sena of Salem, MA and Jordan Weintraub of Newton. He...
Barbara G. (Rugg) Hayes
Dec 20, 2017
RUTLAND – Barbara G. (Rugg) Hayes, 85, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, December 20, 2017 after an illness. She was born in Worcester, the daughter of Charles P. and Katherine (Briggs) Rugg and had lived most of her life in Holden and Rutland. She leaves her loving husband of 62 years, Edward S. Hayes, Jr.; two children, Elizabeth...
Karrie A. (Huberdault) Nason
Dec 19, 2017
LEOMINSTER – Karrie A. (Huberdault) Nason, 48, beloved wife of Michael G. Nason of Leominster, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family and close friends on Tuesday, December 19, 2017 at St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester. She was a daughter of Alayne (Smith ) Fisher and the late Roland Huberdault and graduated from Oxford High School. Karrie went on to...
June R. (Nelson) Chilcutt
Dec 18, 2017
Biography HOLDEN – June R. (Nelson) Chilcutt, 96, passed away on Monday, December 18, 2017. Interment will be private at Quidnessett Memorial Cemetery in North Kingstown, RI. Arrangements are under the care of Miles Funeral Home, 1158 Main Street, Holden.
Alan N. Berman
Dec 14, 2017
Biography SPENCER – Alan N. Berman, 60, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, December 14, 2017 at UMass Memorial Medical Center - University Campus. Born and raised in Worcester, Alan was the son of Maurice L. and the late Carol (Garovoy) Berman and lived 17 years in Leicester before moving to Spencer in 2011. He will be lovingly missed and remembered...
John H. Hansen
Dec 13, 2017
Biography HOLDEN - John Hagberth Hansen, age 77, passed away on December 12, 2017 . He was born in Worcester to Henry and Elsa (Johnson) Hansen. John was educated in the Worcester schools, graduated from North High School and attended Worcester Junior College. John was active in the Army, serving during peace time in both Korea and Germany as well...
Sanford D. Weinert
Dec 13, 2017
Biography WORCESTER - Sanford D. Weinert, MD, 92, passed away at The Willows of Worcester on Wednesday, December 13, 2017 under the loving care of his family. Sanford was born in Providence, Rhode Island, the son of Joseph and Esther (Epstein) Weinert, and spent most of his childhood in Mattapan. He and his twin brother Frank were the youngest of...
Margaret W. (Stone) Gagas
Dec 10, 2017
WORCESTER - Margaret W. (Stone) Gagas, 99, passed away on Sunday, December 10, 2017 at Oakdale Rehabilitation & Skilled Nursing Center after an illness.Her husband of 58 years, Peter W. Gagas passed away in 2002. She leaves her son, Charles E. Gagas and his wife, Barbara of Princeton; her grandson, Christian E. Gagas and his wife, Andrea of Danielson, CT;...
Caroline A. Sargent
Dec 10, 2017
PRINCETON - Caroline A. Sargent, 44, died peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, December 10, 2017. Caroline was born in Philadelphia, the daughter of Edward R. and Dr. Jane (Cummin) Sargent and lived in Princeton for most of her life. Caroline graduated from Wachusett Regional High School and went on to earn a Bachelor of Fine...
Eleanor C. Needleman
Dec 10, 2017
Biography WORCESTER - MARIETTA – Eleanor C. (Goldberg) Needleman, 88, died at Wellstar Kennestone Hospital in Marietta, GA, on Sunday, December 10, 2017. She was born in Worcester, MA, a daughter of Max and Rebecca (Goldberg) Goldberg and lived in Worcester for most of her life. Her husband of 49 years, Herman “Hank” Needleman, died in 1992. She leaves two...
Sheila Ann (Murray) Rocheleau
Dec 6, 2017
SHREWSBURY/HOLDEN – Sheila A. (Murray) Rocheleau McLaughlin, 48, passed away on Wednesday, December 6, 2017. Sheila was born and raised in Holden, a daughter of Neil E. and Patricia A. (Pajala) Murray. She recently married her longtime companion, Robert J. “Zeke” McLaughlin, who passed away on December 4th. Sheila attended Notre Dame Academy in Worcester for 2 years, where she...
Rashmi Patwardhan
Dec 6, 2017
HOLDEN - Rashmi Patwardhan M.D. passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 6, 2017 at UMass Medical Center, University Campus, Worcester. Dr. Patwardhan was born in Nairobi, Kenya. He completed his medical training in Mumbai, India where he met his wife, Neena. He came to the U.S. in 1976 where he continued his medical training at St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester....
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