Obituaries

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John L. Sullivan

John L. Sullivan

Jul 18, 2017

Biography HOLDEN – John Lawrence Sullivan, 84, passed away peacefully with his loving wife by his side on Tuesday, July 18, 2017.  He was born and raised in South Worcester, a son of the late E. Irene (Kelley) and D. Francis Sullivan. He graduated from St. Peters High School in 1952 where he was captain of the football team in...

Jessica A.  Golen

Jessica A. Golen

Jul 17, 2017

PAXTON – Jessica A. Golen, 37, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Monday, July 17, 2017 after an illness.  She was a daughter of Ruth (Osgood) and Richard Davis of Paxton and Jared Golen of Centerville.  Jessica was a lifelong resident of Paxton and a graduate of Wachusett Regional High School.  Jessica’s greatest pleasure came from spending...

Lois J. (Hall)  Burns

Lois J. (Hall) Burns

Jul 16, 2017

STERLING - Lois J. (Hall) Burns, 79, of Boutelle Rd, died peacefully on Sunday, July 16, 2017, at the University of Massachusetts Medical Center, Worcester, after a brief illness. Born in Worcester, she was the daughter of Margaret C. (Williams) and Stanley S. Hall. Lois was predeceased by her loving husband of 52 years, Robert S. Burns, Jr. She is...

Margaret 'Peggy' (Mcvee)  Dougal

Margaret 'Peggy' (Mcvee) Dougal

Jul 15, 2017

WEST BOYLSTON - Margaret "Peggy" (McVee) Dougal, 95, of West Boylston, died peacefully on Saturday, July 15, 2017 at Rose Monahan Hospice Home. Peggy was born October 18, 1921, the daughter of the late William and Jane McVee. Born in Bonnyrigg, Scotland, Peggy worked as a seamstress and also as a nurse during World War II. She married Neil Dougal...

Mary A.  Stuart

Mary A. Stuart

Jul 15, 2017

STERLING -Mary A. Stuart, 63, died peacefully at home under the care of her loving family on Saturday, July 15, 2017.  Mary was born at Clinton Hospital, the daughter of Ralph F. and Gladys M. (Grant) Stuart and was a lifelong Sterling resident. She is survived by her brother, George Stuart; many nieces and nephews and her best friend, Ruth...

Mary M. (Sheehan)  Mccarthy

Mary M. (Sheehan) Mccarthy

Jul 15, 2017

Biography WORCESTER – Mary M. (Sheehan) McCarthy, 84, died peacefully in her home on Saturday, July 15, 2017.  Mary was born in Worcester, and was the daughter of James C. and Theresa (Brown) Sheehan. Mary graduated from Commerce High School and attended Quinsigamond Community College.  She went on to work as a Medical Secretary in the office of Dr. Edward...

John J.  Couture

John J. Couture

Jul 14, 2017

Life Legacy RUTLAND - John J. Couture, 84, died peacefully at home on Friday, July 14, 2017. John was born in Lebanon, NH, the son of Albert E. and Regina H. (Beliveau) Couture and has lived in Rutland for many years. He is survived by his devoted wife of 61 years, Jeanne K. (Simonds) Couture; his sons, Thomas A. Couture...

Virginia 'Ginny' (Craig)  Auger

Virginia 'Ginny' (Craig) Auger

Jul 13, 2017

A funeral service honoring her life will be held at 11 am on Tuesday, July 18, at the First Congregational Church of Paxton, 1 Church Street, Paxton celebrated by the Rev. Jane Willan. Following the service Ginny will be laid to rest next to her husband Bill at Mooreland Cemetery in Paxton. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be...

John V.  Lipe

John V. Lipe

Jul 12, 2017

Biography WORCESTER - John V. Lipe, 89, of Worcester, passed away on Wednesday, July 12, 2017 at the Rose Monahan Hospice Home.He was born in Amsterdam, New York, the son of Helen (Van Schaick) Lipe.A private funeral service will be held at the convenience of the family.Funeral services are under the care of Miles Funeral Home, 1158 Main Street, Holden.

Carlos  Martins

Carlos Martins

Jul 12, 2017

Biography WORCESTER/HOLDEN – Carlos Martins, 91, of Worcester, passed away peacefully at the Jewish Healthcare Center on Wednesday, July 12, 2017 after an illness.  Carlos was the son of Antonio and Jacquelyn (Lopes) Martins and was educated in Portugal before moving to the United States. He will be lovingly remembered by his son, Anthony C. Martins and his wife, Elizabeth...

John D.  O'Brien

John D. O'Brien

Jul 10, 2017

Relatives and friends are invited to visit with John’s family from 4-7 p.m. on Friday, July 14, at the Miles Funeral Home, 1158 Main Street (Rte. 122A), Holden.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Saturday, July 15, at Our Lady of Good Counsel, 111 Worcester Street, West Boylston.  Burial will follow at Mount Vernon...

Rita Mae (Sinkavich)  Guillotte

Rita Mae (Sinkavich) Guillotte

Jul 8, 2017

Biography WORCESTER – Rita M. (Sinkavich) Guillotte, 83, passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side, on Saturday, July 8, 2017.  She was a daughter of Joseph and Julia (Bakanas) Sinkavich and a graduate of Commerce High School where she was a drum major for the Lithuanian Drum Corps. She will be forever missed by her children including...

Paul M.  Hagberg

Paul M. Hagberg

Jul 5, 2017

He will be affectionately remembered and missed by his wife of 57 years, Martha M. (Sroka) Hagberg; a sister, Carolyn D. Setterlund of South Dennis; a sister-in-law, Anna J. Hagberg of Princeton; several nephews and nieces. He is predeceased by his brother, Kenneth N. Hagberg. Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Paul’s family from 10 to 11 am...

Nathan Leighton  Beardsley

Nathan Leighton Beardsley

Jul 5, 2017

Life Legacy WEST BOYLSTON - Nathan L. Beardsley, 88, passed away peacefully at Sterling Village, Sterling, surrounded by family and friends on Wednesday, July 5, 2017, after an illness.  Nate was born on September 11, 1928, in Holden, the son of Paul and Theresa (Leighton) Beardsley. Nate was raised on Wachusett Meadow Farm in Princeton, where he and his family...

Walter E.  Landgren

Walter E. Landgren

Jul 4, 2017

WORCESTER – Walter E. Landgren, Jr., 82, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, July 4, 2017 with his loving family by his side including his wife, Lisa, son, Michael, daughter, Jennifer and as always his beloved dog, Gator.  Born and raised in Worcester, Walter was a son of Walter and Catherine (MacDonald) Landgren, Sr. and was educated in the...

Diane C. (Solomon)  Lazarus

Diane C. (Solomon) Lazarus

Jul 4, 2017

Biography WORCESTER – Diane C. (Solomon) Lazarus, 87, of Worcester died at St. Vincent Hospital on Tuesday, July 4, 2017. Her husband of 51 years, Edwin Lazarus died in 2005. She leaves two sons, Bennett Lazarus of Worcester and Gerald Lazarus of Longmeadow; a brother, Richard Solomon of Fort Lauderdale, FL; a sister, Linda Miller; five grandchildren, Justin, Joshua, Jacob,...

Nematalah  Hossainzadeh

Nematalah Hossainzadeh

Jul 3, 2017

Biography WORCESTER - Nematalah Hossainzadeh, 77, of Worcester, passed away on Monday, July 3, 2017.A private funeral service was held on Saturday, July 8, at the Miles Funeral Home, 1158 Main Street, Holden.  Burial followed at Rural Cemetery in Worcester.

Thomas Anthony  Ross

Thomas Anthony Ross

Jul 2, 2017

Relatives and friends are invited to attend memorial calling hours from 5 to 7 p.m. followed by a memorial service on Wednesday, July 12, 2017 at Miles Funeral Home, 1158 Main St., Holden. Burial will be at 11 a.m. on Thursday, July 13th at Notre Dame Cemetery, West St., Gardner. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the...

Neide M. (De Jesus)  Lampson

Neide M. (De Jesus) Lampson

Jul 2, 2017

RUTLAND – Neide M. (de Jesus) Lampson, 45, of Rutland, passed away unexpectedly at home on Sunday, July 2, 2017. She leaves a legacy of love and devotion. Neide was born and raised in Ipatinga, Brazil before moving to the United States in 2004. She will be affectionately remembered and missed by her husband of 11 years, Joseph Lampson; her...

Jennifer L.  Cabana

Jennifer L. Cabana

Jul 2, 2017

Life Legacy WORCESTER/SEFFNER, FL – Jennifer L. Cabana, formerly of Worcester, died unexpectedly on Sunday, July 2, 2017 after an accidental overdose.  She was 31. Jen was born in Worcester where she lived until moving to Florida last year. She was a graduate of Burncoat Senior High School and worked as a chef at various local restaurants and function establishments....