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Jane Murray
Jul 18, 2024
Sterling - Jane (Judkins) Murray, 73, of Sterling, formerly of Rutland, passed away on Thursday, July 18, 2024, at UMass Health Alliance Leominster Hospital. Jane was born in Holden and was raised in Rutland, the daughter of the late Harold and Charlotte (Wheeler) Judkins. She was a graduate of Wachusett Regional High School, class of 1969. After graduating Jane worked...
Ruth A. (Shea) Brown
Jul 17, 2024
WORCESTER – Ruth A. (Shea) Brown, 72, peacefully passed away unexpectedly in her home on Wednesday, July 17, 2024. Born and raised in Worcester, Ruth was the daughter of the late Howard G. and Florence S. (Lewis) Shea. She attended Worcester public schools and pursued her education, earning her associate’s degree from Quinsigamond Community College and her bachelor’s degree from...
Mary Lou (Burroughs) Powers
Jul 17, 2024
LUDLOW - Mary L. (Burroughs) Powers, 94, of Ludlow, passed away at LifeCare of Wilbraham on Wednesday, July 17, 2024. Born in Worcester to Henry and Ruth (Hudson) Burroughs, Mary spent most of her life in Holden before moving to Ludlow to be closer to her daughter’s growing family. Mary leaves her beloved daughter, Sherry Powers of Ludlow, and her...
Kevin Lanagan
Jul 17, 2024
SPENCER - Kevin L. Lanagan. 66, passed away unexpectedly at home on Wednesday, July 17, 2024. Born and raised in Cherry Valley, Kevin was the son of John and Mareita (Nussey) Lanagan of Cherry Valley. He resided in Spencer for the past 40 years. Kevin was a graduate of Worcester Vocational Technical High School, where he trained as an electrician....
Bonnie J. (O'Brien) Clark
Jul 15, 2024
HOLDEN – Bonnie J. (O’Brien) Clark, age 61, died unexpectedly at home on Monday, July 15, 2024. Born in Salem, Massachusetts, she was the daughter of Alfred and Joan (Marshall) O’Brien. After graduating from Danvers High School, Bonnie earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from Fitchburg State University. She worked for many years as a Maternal Child Health nurse at...
William Howard Mountain
Jul 15, 2024
Holden/Webster - William H. "Jack" Mountain, 73, passed away peacefully on July 15, 2024, in the comfort of his home, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Worcester on February 24, 1951, to the late Harold and Lillian (Greene) Mountain, Jack grew up in the Tatnuck area of Worcester and graduated from Worcester Technical High School in 1969. Jack began...
Charles Ernest Vaillant
Jul 13, 2024
RUTLAND - Charles E. Vaillant, 86, passed away on July 13, 2024, at UMass Memorial Medical Center. He was born on September 19, 1937, in Middleboro, to Ernest and Geneva Vaillant. Charlie earned a bachelor's degree Western New England College and engineering degree from BC. Charlie had a distinguished career in engineering. He worked for Raytheon for eight years, Digital...
Mary T. Ward
Jul 12, 2024
Mary T. Ward (nee Paul), age 73, passed away peacefully at her home at The Willows of Worcester on July 12, 2024. She was pre-deceased in August 2023 by her husband of 29 years, Peter Ward. Mary was born in Worcester the daughter of William C. and Gertrude M. (Foss) Paul. She grew up in Shrewsbury, and graduated from Notre...
Joan A. Fortier
Jul 11, 2024
HOLDEN - Joan A. Fortier, our beloved mother, grandmother and wife, passed away on Thursday, July 11, 2024. She was 87. Joan grew up in the Thompsonville section of Enfield, CT. After earning a Bachelor of Science in Biology at American International College in Springfield, MA, Joan worked at Raytheon, focusing on the early development of integrated circuits. Joan then...
Lance L. Brown
Jul 11, 2024
Lance L. Brown of Worcester died peacefully at in the Lutheran Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center, Worcester on Thursday, July 11, 2024. He was born in Worcester, the son of Harry R Brown and Beverly B Brown of Worcester. Lance will be lovingly missed and remembered by his brother, Paul Brown of Vero Beach, FLA; and his sister, Linda B...
Joseph Sabato, Jr.
Jul 9, 2024
HOLDEN, MA - Joseph “Joe” Sabato, Jr., MD, 70, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, at Leominster Crossing in Leominster. Born in Malden and raised in Tewksbury, Joe was the beloved son of the late Joseph and Anne Sabato. He resided in Holden for the past several years. Joe pursued his undergraduate education at Boston University and went...
Trudy J. (Landquist) Smith
Jul 5, 2024
West Boylston/Holden – Trudy J. (Landquist) Smith, 74, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 5, 2024, at UMass Memorial Healthcare – Memorial Campus, Worcester, surrounded by her immediate family. Born in Worcester and raised in Holden, she was the daughter of the late William C. and Gladys C. (Berglund) Landquist. Trudy graduated from Wachusett High School with the class of...
Marsha A. Zabarsky
Jul 5, 2024
JAMAICA PLAIN - Marsha Ann Zabarsky, 72, of Jamaica Plain, MA passed away on July 5, 2024 after a long fight with multiple sclerosis. Marsha was a reporter for Newsweek Magazine and various Boston independent newspapers. She was also a public relations professional, as well as an advocate and activist for disability and children's rights. Born and raised in Worcester,...
Robert E. Stacey
Jul 5, 2024
Worcester – Robert E. Stacey, 79, passed away peacefully and surrounded by family at UMass Memorial Health - Harrington Hospital, Southbridge on Friday, July 5, 2024. Born in Worcester, he was the son of the late M. Joseph and Ruth (Krupa) Stacey and was a lifelong Worcester resident. Robert was a graduate of Worcester Academy, and he went on to...
Kathleen D. Hughes
Jul 4, 2024
Worcester - Dr. Kathleen D. Hughes of Worcester, MA, formerly of Windsor, CT, passed away peacefully on July 4, 2024, at home surrounded by her family. She was born in Northampton, MA to parents Daniel Doyle and Ruth (Flemming) Doyle. She was predeceased by her husband of 44 years, Dr. Edward W. Hughes (“Ted”), as well as her sister Ruth...
Marshall H. Mason
Jul 4, 2024
WEST BOYLSTON – Marshall H. Mason, age 83, passed away at Sterling Village Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center on Thursday, July 4th, 2024. Born in Worcester, he was the son of the late Hebert and Reba (Pierce) Mason. Marshall was raised in Worcester where he graduated from North High School with the class of 1959. Shortly after high school, he...
Donna J. (Lindquist) Ericson
Jul 3, 2024
WORCESTER – Donna J. (Lindquist) Ericson, age 75, died peacefully on Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at UMASS Memorial Medical Center – University Campus, surrounded by the loving presence of her family. Born in Worcester, Donna was the daughter of Kenneth Lindquist and Ruth (Hanson) Lucier. She was a member of the first graduating class of Burncoat Senior High School. She...
Paula F. Cassella
Jul 2, 2024
Worcester - Paula F. (Altimani) Cassella, 80, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 2, 2024, at UMass Memorial Hospital, Leominster with her family by her side, including her best canine friend Cooper. Born and raised in Worcester, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Theresa (Abbruzzese) Altimani. She is survived by her children, Deborah L. Mackintire and her...
John F. "Jack" Keenan
Jun 30, 2024
A Memorial Reception will be held on Sunday, August 4, 2024 at Tatnuck Country Club, 1222 Pleasant Street, Worcester, from 3:30pm-6:00pm. The tribute will begin at 3:30pm, reception immediately following. Jackets/tie is optional. WORCESTER - John F. "Jack" Keenan, 92, of Worcester, Massachusetts died peacefully on Sunday, June 30th, 2024. He leaves his beloved wife of 41 years, Rayna Keenan;...
Ann P. (Tyndall) Cortis
Jun 30, 2024
RUTLAND – Ann P. (Tyndall) Cortis, 65, beloved wife of the late Kevin Cortis, and mother of Kayla Cortis, passed away peacefully with her family and friends by her side on Sunday, June 30, 2024, at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston. Born and raised in Worcester, she was the daughter of the late Howard and Patricia (Cronin) Tyndall. Along...
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