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Andreko Gjylapi
Jan 12, 2017
Biography WORCESTER - Andreko Gjylapi, 78, passed away on Thursday, January 12, 2017 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Korce, Albania, a son of the late Ilo and Afroviti (Gjylameti) Gjylapi and came to Worcester in 2006. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Ninella (Beba) Gjylapi; four sons, Mirgen and Andi...
John 'Jack' W. Morse
Jan 12, 2017
Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Jack’s family from 1 to 4 pm on Sunday, January 22, at Miles-Sterling Funeral and Tribute Center, 100 Worcester Rd., Sterling. Interment will be private at Worcester County Memorial Park in Paxton. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Rotary Club of Westborough, P.O. Box 903, Westborough, MA...
Virginia D. Brennan
Jan 12, 2017
BROOKFIELD/HOLDEN - Virginia "Ginny" D. Brennan, 74, of Brookfield and formerly of Holden, passed away on Thursday, January 12, 2017 after a short stay at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield. Ginny was born in Worcester, a daughter of George E. and Elinore E. (Streeter) Brennan. She was a graduate of Wachusett High School, class of 1960, and attended the University...
Curtis M. Philip
Jan 11, 2017
MILLBURY – Curtis M. Philip, 36, formerly of Worcester, passed away on Wednesday, January 11, 2017. He was born and raised in Worcester and attended North High School. He worked as a self employed contractor. Curt was a kind and loving father and enjoyed riding his motorcycle. One of his favorite hobbies was raising fish and loved all animals especially...
Myrtle E. (Eccleston) Ash
Jan 11, 2017
Biography STERLING – Myrtle E. (Eccleston) Ash, 92, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 11, 2017 at Sterling Village. She was born in Rutland, the youngest child of the late Merrill and Edith (Dudley) Eccleston. In addition to her parents, Myrtle was predeceased by her three brothers; Ralph, Leonard and George and her three sisters, Bertha Haskell, Gladys Loomer and...
William 'Bill' J. Olson
Jan 11, 2017
STERLING - William J. Olson, 77, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 11, 2017 at Sterling Village, following a courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Worcester, son of the late Philip G. and Helen (Pond) Olson. Bill grew up in the neighborhoods of Lincoln St. and Burncoat St. in Worcester spending many days at Slattery’s Spa. He graduated...
Thomas Brian Mascitelli
Jan 9, 2017
HOLDEN - Thomas Brian Mascitelli, 56, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 9, 2017, following a brief illness. He leaves the love of his life and wife of 21 years, Christine (Lapoint) Mascitelli; his three amazing daughters, Abigail, Chloe and Mia Mascitelli; his mother, Eleanor (McCullough) Mascitelli; his three brothers, David and his wife, Shari, John and Peter Mascitelli; 4...
Eva A. (Desaulnier) Bennett
Jan 9, 2017
PRINCETON – Eva A. (Desaulnier) Bennett, 89, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, January 9, 2017. Born in Fitchburg on December 29, 1927, Eva was the daughter of Frank and Legania (Fox) Desaulnier and lived most of her life in Princeton. The spotlight was always drawn to Eva, illuminating her regal elegance and casual ease with herself. She took...
Harry L. Churchey
Jan 8, 2017
HOLDEN/PLEASANT PRAIRIE, WI - Harry L. Churchey, Jr., 78, of Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin, formerly of Holden, died Sunday, January 8, 2017 after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease. He was the son of the late Edith (Jones) and Harry L. Churchey, Sr. of Holden. He leaves his wife of 36 years, Linda (Ruth) Churchey; his daughter, Wendy Dumont and her...
Paul H. Gully
Jan 8, 2017
STERLING – Paul H. Gully, Jr., 70, passed away peacefully at home under the loving care of his family on Sunday, January 8, 2017 after an illness. Born and raised in Worcester, Paul was the son of the late Paul H. and Lillian (Grazulis) Gully and lived 43 years in Sterling. Paul graduated from North High School in Worcester and...
Norma Abboudi (Aboody)
Jan 8, 2017
WORCESTER – Norma Abboudi (Aboody) passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 8, 2017 at Saint Francis Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Worcester. She was 55. Norma was born on September 29, 1961 in Beirut, Lebanon before immigrating to Worcester with her family in 1987. She will be affectionately missed and remembered by her mother, Montaha “Mona” (Karam) Abboudy (Aboody) with...
Charles 'Charlie' C. Bevis
Jan 7, 2017
Biography FITCHBURG - Charles “Charlie” C. Bevis, 51, died peacefully on Saturday, January 7, 2017 at HealthAlliance Hospital, Leominster. He was born in Brockton, a son of the late Maureen (Crone) Bevis.He leaves his wife and companion of 14 years, Melanie Hayward; his four children, Justine Santos of Worcester, Joey Santos of Providence, RI, Brianna Derrick of Worcester and Tyler...
Deane R. Huggett
Jan 7, 2017
PAXTON – Deane R. Huggett, 71, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 7, 2017 at the Tippett Hospice Home in Needham after an illness. Born in Holden on October 24, 1945, Deane was the son Ralph D. and Helen M. (Allen) Huggett, lived most of his life in Paxton and several years in Jupiter, Florida.Deane was a 1963 graduate of...
Marion E. (Mcguinness) Darling
Jan 6, 2017
PHOENIX / WORCESTER - Marion E. (McGuinness) Darling, passed away on Friday, January 6, 2017 at Wingate of Brewster. Born in Worcester, Marion was a daughter of the late James F. and Margaret E. (McComb) McGuinness and lived in Worcester until she and her husband Chester J. Darling, Jr. moved to Phoenix in 1980. Her husband, Chester of 60 years,...
Cindy Lee Vassar
Jan 4, 2017
CLINTON - Cindy Lee Vassar, 41, of Clinton passed away at home on Wednesday, January 4, 2017. She was born on May 23, 1975 in Worcester, a daughter of Carol A. (Jubinville) and Eugene J. Vassar, and lived in Jefferson before moving to Clinton in 2005. Cindy attended Wachusett Regional High School and Quinsigamond Community College where she was working...
Wilfred 'Bill' J. Quiry
Jan 4, 2017
HOLDEN - “Quitters never win and winners never quit!” was the lifetime mantra that Bill Quiry kept right until his passing on Wednesday, January 4, 2017 at St. Vincent Hospital, Worcester, following his courageous battle with cancer. Wilfred J. Quiry, Jr., lovingly known as "Bill" and "Junior" was born on July 4, 1938 in Worcester. A son of the late...
Howard H. Mann
Jan 2, 2017
RUTLAND - Howard H. Mann of Rutland, beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend to many died at home on Monday, January 2, 2017. Howard was born on October 28, 1927 in Worcester to Henry and Karen (Kallstrom) Mann. As a boy, he helped in his family’s Swedish bakery in Quinsigamond Village on Greenwood St. in Worcester (now Helen’s Bakery) and...
Beverly A. (Yoder) Strong
Jan 2, 2017
OXFORD/PRINCETON – Beverly A. (Yoder) Strong, 71, formerly of Princeton, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 2, 2017 at UMass Memorial – University Campus in Worcester, surrounded by her loved ones. Her beloved husband of 44 years, Robert A. Strong died in 2012. Beverly was born in Caribou, Maine, the daughter of the late Earl F. and Mary A. (Clayton)...
Joseph R. Fleming
Jan 1, 2017
WEST BOYLSTON/HOLDEN – Joseph R. Fleming, 79, formerly of Jefferson, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 1, 2017 at UMass Memorial – University Campus. Born and raised in Worcester, Joe was the son of the late Jeremiah and Irene (Derosier) Fleming and a graduate of Commerce High School. On September 3, 1962, Joe married the love of his life, Valerie...
Abraham A. Gammal
Jan 1, 2017
WORCESTER - Abraham A. Gammal, 92, formerly of Quincy, passed away on Sunday, January 1, 2017. He leaves a brother, Albert A. Gammal, Jr. and his wife, Margaret; a nephew, Joseph A. Gammal and his wife, Anna; 3 nieces, Candith A. Gammal, Sandra A. Caron and her husband, Michael, and Gayle A. MacKoul and her husband, Joseph; grandnephews and nieces,...
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