Obituaries
Local Obituaries
Kenneth F. Kaminski
Feb 16, 2017
HOLDEN – Kenneth F. Kaminski, 73, passed away peacefully at home with his loving family by his side on Thursday, February 16, 2017 after an illness. Born and raised in Worcester, Ken was son of the late Francis J. and Frances J. (Caika) Kaminski and lived over 40 years in Holden. He will be affectionately remembered and missed by his...
Jane R. (Misilo) Zinkus
Feb 16, 2017
Life Legacy WORCESTER – Jane R. (Misilo) Zinkus, 101, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 16, 2017 under the loving care of her family and the dedicated and caring staff at Rose Monahan Hospice Home in Worcester. She was born in Worcester on November 28, 1915, the daughter of Michael and Katherine (Sawa) Misilo. Jane was a lifelong Worcester resident....
Sally (Fine) Smith
Feb 15, 2017
Biography WORCESTER – Sally (Fine) Smith, age 98, died on Wednesday, February 15th in Bear Hill Nursing Center in Stoneham. Her husband, Louis Smith, died in 1993. She leaves a daughter, Linda, wife of Gerald Sweet of Saugus; and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her daughter, Marilyn Perez in 2011. She was born in Worcester the daughter...
Eleanor B. (Cohen) Feldman
Feb 15, 2017
Biography WINCHENDON – Eleanor B. (Cohen) Feldman, age 90, died on Wednesday, February 15, 2017 at the Jewish Nursing Home of Western Massachusetts in Longmeadow. Her husband of many years, Samuel Feldman, died in 1983. She leaves two sons, Bernard Feldman and his life partner, Ginger Parkhurst of Fitzwilliam, NH and Ronald Feldman and his wife, Piamarie of Fitchburg; three...
Ruben Lichtig
Feb 15, 2017
WORCESTER - Ruben Lichtig, age 90, died on Wednesday, February 15th at the Holy Trinity Nursing Home in Worcester. He is predeceased by his wife of 62 years, Rachel (Portnoy) Lichtig. He leaves his daughter, Hannah Mansfield of Worcester; and granddaughters, Jessica Mansfield and Stephanie, wife of Matthew Terrill. He was predeceased by his son-in-law, John Mansfield who died in...
Vasiliki 'Bessie' (Makris) Efstathiou
Feb 14, 2017
WORCESTER - Vasiliki “Bessie” (Makris) Efstathiou, 82, of Worcester, passed away peacefully in her home with loved ones by her side on Tuesday, February 14, 2017 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Glina, Vorios Epirus, Greece, daughter of the late Athanasios and Evdokia Makris and lived in Worcester for more than 60 years. Her husband, Dimitrios...
Robert J. Diperrio
Feb 14, 2017
Biography HOLDEN – Robert J. DiPerrio, Sr., 85, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 14, 2017 at James A. Haley Veteran’s Hospital in Tampa, Florida. Born and raised in Holden, Bob was the son of Italian immigrants, Biaggio and Antonietta (D’Amato) DiPerrio and attended Holden Schools. Bob was self employed at a young age and operated a construction company in...
Jeffrey G. Brown
Feb 12, 2017
RUTLAND - Jeffrey G. Brown, 32, formerly of Worcester, died unexpectedly at home surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, February 12, 2017. Jeffrey was born in Worcester, the son of Colleen (Gould) and George Brown and recently moved to Rutland. Jeffrey graduated from Doherty High School in Worcester with the class of 2002. He met the love of his...
Allison 'Al' A. Hackett
Feb 12, 2017
Biography HOLDEN - Allison “Al” A. Hackett, Sr., 83, of Holden, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 12, 2017 after an extended illness. Born in Caribou, Maine, Al was the son of the late Atwood H. and Viola (Jacobson) Hackett. He was raised in New Sweden, Maine and in 1956 moved to Worcester, then to Holden where he lived for...
Dolores J. (Schatterman) Denison
Feb 12, 2017
Biography HOLDEN - Dolores J. Denison, 90, of Holden and formerly of Davenport, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, February 12, 2017.Funeral arrangements were private and under the care of Miles Funeral Home, 1158 Main Street, Holden.
Joseph W. Arsenault
Feb 10, 2017
Biography PORT ORANGE, FL – Joseph W. Arsenault, 69, passed away peacefully on February 10, 2017 in Port Orange, Florida. Born in Gardner and raised in Hubbardston, Joe was the son of Arthur and Agnes (Butler) Arsenault, lived many years in Hubbardston and 13 years in Gardner before moving to Port Orange. He will be remembered and lovingly missed by...
Mary Ann (Earley) Persson
Feb 10, 2017
RUTLAND – MaryAnn (Earley) Persson, 71, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 10, 2017 under the loving care of her family and the staff at St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester. Born and raised in Worcester, MaryAnn was the daughter of the late Joseph and Michaelina (Izzie) Earley and lived the last 21 years of her life in Rutland. MaryAnn graduated...
Carol A. (Jakubowicz) Desmarais
Feb 8, 2017
Life Legacy NEW IPSWICH, NH / WORCESTER - Carol A. (Jakubowicz) Desmarais 70, of New Ipswich, NH and formerly of Worcester, died peacefully at home on Wednesday, February 8, 2017. She was born in Worcester, a daughter of the late Frank and Florence (Cardin) Jakubowicz. Carol leaves her husband of 13 years, Richard Desmarais and their kitten, "Bandit"; her son,...
Lena S. (Stranieri) Laurin
Feb 8, 2017
WEST BOYLSTON – Lena (Strenieri) Laurin, 97, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 8, 2017 with her loving daughter, Deborah by her side at Sterling Village in Sterling. Born and raised in Worcester, Lena was the daughter of Italian immigrants, Alfred and Emily (Lavacca) Strenieri and lived over 60 years in West Boylston. Lena graduated from Commerce High School and...
Albert S. Feldman
Feb 8, 2017
WORCESTER -- Albert S. Feldman passed away in Westborough on February 8, 2017, at the age of 93. After living in Worcester for over 90 years, he recently moved to Whitney Place, in Westborough, with his wife, Lois, who predeceased him on November 27, 2016. He was born October 7, 1923, in Worcester, the son of Harry and Ida (Harris)...
Frances E. (Hatstat) Locke
Feb 7, 2017
Biography RUTLAND – Frances E. (Hatstat) Locke, 84, died peacefully at Sterling Village on Tuesday, February 7, 2017. She was born in Hubbardston, a daughter of the late Raymond and Irene (Wunderlich) Hatstat. Frances was raised in Rutland and graduated from the former Rutland High School. She enjoyed crocheting, camping, fishing, puzzle making, and bird watching. But most important to...
Stephen Nowak
Feb 6, 2017
HOLDEN – Stephen Nowak, 91, of Jefferson, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 6, under the loving care of his family and the staff at Holden Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center. Born in Hardwick on September 3, 1925, Steve was the son of the late John and Felitia (Tarka) Nowak and lived most of his life in Jefferson. Steve graduated...
Patrick J. Gillis
Feb 5, 2017
Biography PAXTON – Patrick J. Gillis, 66, of Paxton, passed away peacefully after a long illness with his loving wife by his side on Sunday, February 5, 2017. Patrick was born in Ayer, a son of the late Charles P. and Mary (Dooley) Gillis and was raised in Fitchburg. After graduating from Fitchburg High School, he then earned a Bachelor’s...
Jay E. Carp
Feb 5, 2017
Biography WORCESTER - Jay E. Carp, 89 of Worcester, passed away on Sunday, February 5, 2017 at UMass Memorial Healthcare, Worcester.Funeral arrangements were private and under the care of Miles Funeral Home, 1158 Main Street, Holden.
Freda (Boosahda) Dadah
Feb 2, 2017
Freda attended Becker Jr. College and worked many years as a secretary for the Social Security Administration and The Department of the Army ROTC. She earned many awards including the Department of the Army’s Certificate of Recognition for 30 years of federal service, and the Key to the City in 1984 from Mayor Tinsely for Outstanding Volunteer Work for St....