Obituaries

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Mario C.  Figueroa Cintron

Mario C. Figueroa Cintron

Sep 9, 2017

WORCESTER - Mario C. Figueroa Cintron, 48, died unexpectedly on Saturday, September 9, 2017. Born in Fajardo, Puerto Rico, Mario was the son of Ramonita Cintron and the late Domingo Figueroa and lived many years in Worcester.He will be affectionately remembered and missed by his children, Cesar Y. and Rose M. Figueroa both of Worcester; his mother, Ramonita Cintron of...

Robert Thomas  Mahar

Robert Thomas Mahar

Sep 9, 2017

STERLING — Robert T. “Rob” Mahar died peacefully, with his family by his side, at UMass Medical Center on September 9, 2017 after a brief illness.  He was 48.Rob was born in Worcester.  He attended Perkins School in Lancaster, and Perkins School for the Blind in Watertown.  After leaving school he resided in Princeton, and then Sterling, where he was...

Edward H.  Cohen

Edward H. Cohen

Sep 8, 2017

Biography WORCESTER - Edward H. Cohen, 84, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 8, 2017 at the Life Care Center of Auburn. Born and raised in Worcester, Edward was the son of the late Benjamin and Frieda (Drutz) Cohen. He graduated from University of Massachusetts in Amherst and worked at R.H. White department store in Worcester as the store manager....

Herbert E.  Solomon

Herbert E. Solomon

Sep 8, 2017

Biography WORCESTER - An angel, warrior and jewel of a man has left us on to another journey. Herbert E. Solomon, 80, originally from Worcester, MA and retired to Pawleys Island, SC, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on September 8, 2017 from complications of a brain tumor.Born on June 29, 1937, Herbert was a son of...

Darren C.  Boutwell

Darren C. Boutwell

Sep 6, 2017

RUTLAND - Darren C. Boutwell, 55, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, September 6, 2017.  Born and raised in Marlborough, Darren was the son of Donald C. and the late Carol Y. (Burnett) Boutwell and lived 24 years in Rutland. He will be remembered and lovingly missed by his wife of 28 years, Christine T. (Adams) Boutwell; three daughters, Jessica Lomax...

Peter A.  Tosi

Peter A. Tosi

Sep 5, 2017

Biography STERLING - Peter A. Tosi, 88, of Sterling, passed away on Tuesday, September 5, 2017.Funeral arrangements are incomplete and under the care of Miles-Sterling Funeral and Tribute Center, 100 Worcester Road, Sterling.

Joseph M.  Esley

Joseph M. Esley

Sep 5, 2017

HOLDEN - Joseph M. Dresley, 89, of Holden, passed away peacefully at home in the presence of his loving family on Tuesday, September 5, 2017.He was born on January 30, 1928 in Syracuse, New York, the son of Joseph M. and Mary (Jackoski) Dresley, and lived in Henrietta, NY before moving to Holden 41years ago. He was a graduate of...

Sarita E.  Hendelman

Sarita E. Hendelman

Sep 3, 2017

WORCESTER - Sarita E. Hendelman, 58, of Worcester died peacefully at UMass Memorial Medical Center - University Campus, after a brief illness. She graduated magna cum laude from Central New England College and worked many years for Easter Seals in Worcester.  She was an active  member of Congregation Shaarai Torah West for many years. Besides her mother, Judy, Sarita leaves...

Virginia (Gaizetis)  Chevalier

Virginia (Gaizetis) Chevalier

Sep 2, 2017

Biography MILLBURY - Virginia (Gaizetis) Chevalier, 88, of Millbury and formerly of Princeton, passed away on Saturday, September 2, 2017.A graveside service was held at St. Mary's Cemetery in Holden.

Joan M. (Anderson)  Dunphy Gardner

Joan M. (Anderson) Dunphy Gardner

Aug 31, 2017

HOLDEN - Joan (Anderson) Dunphy Gardner, 86, of Jefferson, passed away at Holden Nursing Home on Thursday, August 31, 2017 after a battle with cancer. Born and raised in Worcester, Joan was the daughter of Walter and Ruth (Froggatt) Anderson and lived her last 30 years in Holden. She is survived by her devoted husband, Bill Gardner; her son, Eric...

John R.  Asplund

John R. Asplund

Aug 31, 2017

HOLDEN - John R. Asplund, 73, of Holden, passed away on Thursday, August 31, 2017 at UMass Memorial Medical Center-University Campus, Worcester, after a long illness.  He was born in Worcester, son of Sanfrid E. and Elsie M. (Anderson) Asplund, and lived in Leicester several years before moving to Holden about 65 years ago. John was a graduate of Wachusett...

Richard P.  Griffin

Richard P. Griffin

Aug 31, 2017

WORCESTER - Richard P. Griffin Jr., 84, of Worcester, beloved husband, father and grandfather, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 31, 2017 under the loving care of his family and the compassionate and dedicated staff at Rose Monahan Hospice Home after an illness. He will be affectionately remembered and missed by his wife, Patricia A. (Cummings) Griffin, with whom he...

Michael John  Rosen

Michael John Rosen

Aug 29, 2017

HOLDEN - Michael John Rosen, 64, a Lieutenant in the Holden Fire Department, passed away peacefully on Tuesday evening, August 29, 2017 at UMass Memorial Medical Center-University Campus, Worcester, after an extended illness. Born in Boston and raised in Winchendon, Mike was the son of Theodore and Dorothy (Alex) Rosen and lived in Holden for more than 40 years. He...

John S.  Galeckas

John S. Galeckas

Aug 29, 2017

HOLDEN - John S. Galeckas, 95, a resident of the Colony Homes in Holden, passed away peacefully at home under the loving care of his family on Tuesday, August 29, 2017.  Born and raised in Worcester, he was the son of Lithuanian immigrants Joseph and Margaret (Vasilauskas) Galeckas, and lived in Worcester before moving to Holden in 1993.  John worked...

Roger A.  Starbard

Roger A. Starbard

Aug 29, 2017

Life Legacy HOLDEN - Roger A. Starbard, 86, a lifelong Holden resident, died peacefully at home on August 29, 2017 after an illness. Dad was the son of Lloyd and Mary (Allen) Starbard and the husband of Barbara (Sherman) Starbard, who predeceased him in 1994 after 38 years of marriage. He is survived by two daughters, June Derosier and her...

Bruce L.  Harding

Bruce L. Harding

Aug 29, 2017

Biography WEST  BROOKFIELD – Bruce Lancaster Harding, 85, of West Brookfield passed away Tuesday, August 29, 2017 surrounded by his loved ones. He leaves his wife of 63 years, Evelyn (DeWolfe) Harding; his four children, Keith J. Harding and his wife, Atsuko, of Westminster, MA, Kathryn (Harding) Wrona and her husband, Mike, of Swanzey, NH, Jacqueline (Harding) Apessos of Warren,...

Myrna E. (Mckelvie)  Watjus

Myrna E. (Mckelvie) Watjus

Aug 29, 2017

Biography STERLING – Myrna E. (McKelvie) Watjus, a longtime Sterling resident and seamstress, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, August 29, 2017 at Sterling Village.  She was born in Concord and raised in Acton, a daughter of Arthur and Mabel (Crosby) McKelvie.  Myrna attended Acton High School and was a graduate of the Trade High School...

William Chester 'Buddy'  Congdon

William Chester 'Buddy' Congdon

Aug 29, 2017

PAXTON - William Chester "Buddy" Congdon, 76, died peacefully in his home on Tuesday, August 29, 2017.  He was born in Worcester, son of the late Chester A. and Grace E. (Judkins) Congdon. Buddy graduated from Wachusett High School with the class of 1959.  He proudly served his country by enlisting in the United States Navy.  Buddy served as a...

Rita B. (Bard)  Johnston

Rita B. (Bard) Johnston

Aug 28, 2017

WORCESTER/HOLDEN - Rita B. (Bard) Johnston passed away on Monday, August 28, 2017, at St Mary Health Care Center after a brief illness. Rita was predeceased by her loving husband of 63 years, Chester J. Johnston. She is survived by a daughter, Donna R. Johnston of Worcester; a son, James C. Johnston of Spencer; two grandchildren, James E. Johnston and...

Raymond 'Butchy' W.  Brouillette

Raymond 'Butchy' W. Brouillette

Aug 28, 2017

Biography WORCESTER – Raymond “Butchy” W. Brouillette, Jr., 74, of Worcester, passed away on Monday, August 28, 2017 at UMass Memorial Medical Center- University Campus in Worcester. Born and raised in Worcester, Butchy was the son of the late Raymond W. and Mary Rose (Berry) Brouillette and lived for 44 years in Holden before recently moving back to Worcester. Butchy...