Obituaries

Local Obituaries

Alfred E.  Guardiani

Alfred E. Guardiani

Dec 31, 2016

WORCESTER – Alfred E. Guardiani passed away at the age of 90 on Saturday, December 31, 2016 under the loving care of his family and the staff at UMass Memorial Healthcare, University Campus, Worcester. Born and raised in Southbridge, Al was the son of Italian immigrants, Eustachio and Yolanda (Guardiani) Guardiani and lived most of his life in Worcester. He...

Judith A. (Wolfe)  Miller

Judith A. (Wolfe) Miller

Dec 29, 2016

HOLDEN – Judith A. (Wolfe) Miller, 71, of Holden, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 29, 2016 under the loving care of her family and the dedicated staff at Saint Vincent Hospital in Worcester. Born in Holden on August 3, 1945, Judy was the daughter of the late George and Hazel (Charbonneau) Wolfe and lived here most of her life....

Arthur  Fertel

Arthur Fertel

Dec 29, 2016

Biography WORCESTER – Arthur Fertel, age 91, died peacefully in UMass Memorial Healthcare on Thursday, December 29, 2016.   He leaves his wife of 67 years, Eleanor J. (Hartman) Fertel; two daughters, Marcy, wife of Fred Shuster and Holly Allen, both of Worcester; a sister, Alice Shulman of San Marino, CA and the late Arnold Fertel; and two grandchildren, Sam Shuster...

Dolores E.  Pandolfi

Dolores E. Pandolfi

Dec 28, 2016

HOLDEN – Dolores E. Pandolfi, 84, died peacefully on Wednesday, December 28, 2016 at Life Care Center of Auburn. She was born in Holden, a daughter of the late Antonio and Vittoria (Drudi) Pandolfi. She spent most of her life in the Jefferson section of Holden. Prior to retiring, Dolores worked as a dietary assistant at the former Holden District...

Joan Esther (Mcquade)  Lynch

Joan Esther (Mcquade) Lynch

Dec 28, 2016

Biography PRINCETON - Joan Esther (McQuade) Lynch passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, December 28, 2016 with her loving family by her side at the age of 86. Joan was born and raised in Lowell, MA. She was the daughter of John and Susan (McGirr) McQuade.  She was a graduate of Lowell High School and attended Bradshaw Business School....

Mildred 'Millie' L. (Hall)  Nelson

Mildred 'Millie' L. (Hall) Nelson

Dec 28, 2016

PRINCETON - Mildred "Millie" L. (Hall) Nelson passed away peacefully on December 28, 2016 at Gardner Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. She was born on May 1, 1929 in Petersham, a daughter to Sheridan and Irene (Cutting) Hall, the youngest of five children. During her youth, she lived in Dana, Hubbardston, Sutton and Petersham. She attended Princeton Center School and Commerce...

Maxwell F.  Baker

Maxwell F. Baker

Dec 28, 2016

STERLING - Maxwell Francis Baker, 23, passed away unexpectedly at home on December 28, 2016. Max was a brilliant young man who was fiercely passionate about his interests in life: his first true love Emma, playing the drums and creating original music, listening to jazz, rock, and blues, shooting pool, following the Red Sox and Patriots, playing fantasy football with...

Irving Johnston  Crumlin Ii

Irving Johnston Crumlin Ii

Dec 27, 2016

WORCESTER - Dr. Irving Johnston Crumlin II, 66, of Worcester, MA entered into rest on December 27, 2016.  He was the devoted and caring husband to the late Linda J. Crumlin; loving father of Dr. Ethan J. Crumlin and Alex J. Crumlin and his wife, Sara; and dear son of the late Irving J. Crumlin, Sr. and Dr. Mary Lang...

Joseph F.  Breault

Joseph F. Breault

Dec 25, 2016

Biography TEMPLETON - Joseph F. Breault, 94, and formerly of Oakham, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, December 25, 2016.  His beloved wife of 71 years, Helen R. (McCauley) Breault, died on September 7th. He was born in Auburn, a son of Theodore and Ella (Kenneway) Breault.  Upon graduating from high school, he proudly served his country in the...

B. Diann  Lehman

B. Diann Lehman

Dec 25, 2016

Biography RUTLAND - B. Diann Lehman “Diann”,  67, of Rutland, died Sunday December 25, 2016 at home after a short battle with cancer. Her partner was by her side. She was born in PA and grew up in Arlington, VA. She worked as an English teacher for many years in VA before moving to MA. After her move to MA...

Dorothy C. (Mercier)  Nieber

Dorothy C. (Mercier) Nieber

Dec 25, 2016

Biography PAXTON – Dorothy C. (Mercier) Nieber, 88, formerly of Paxton, died peacefully on Sunday, December 25, 2016 at Beaumont Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center, Northborough.  Dorothy was born in Marlborough, the daughter of Alfred Wunsch and Myrtie (May) Boutiette. Dorothy graduated from Grafton High School and attended Becker Junior College.  She worked as an accountant for Wyman Gordon Co....

Dianne B. (Sansoucy)  Thibeault

Dianne B. (Sansoucy) Thibeault

Dec 25, 2016

Biography HOLDEN – Dianne B. (Sansoucy) Thibeault, 62, formerly of Worcester, passed away peacefully in her sleep at home on Christmas morning, Sunday, December 25, 2016. She was born in Worcester and raised in the Tatnuck section of the city graduating from Doherty Memorial High School in 1972. She attended Worcester State College and graduated from Northeastern University in 1977....

Anna (Zalopa)  Bures

Anna (Zalopa) Bures

Dec 24, 2016

WORCESTER - Anna (Zalopa) Bures, 92, died peacefully on Saturday, December 24, 2016 at the Jewish Healthcare Center, surrounded by her loving daughters. She was born in Germany, a daughter of the late Peter and Eva (Lipco) Zalopa. Anna immigrated to the United States with her oldest daughter following World War II with help from Catholic Charities, settling in southern...

Phyllis L.  Hammar

Phyllis L. Hammar

Dec 24, 2016

PAXTON – Phyllis L. Hammar, 97, a longtime resident of Paxton, died Christmas Eve, December 24, 2016, at the Meadows of Leicester with her son by her side. She was born in Worcester, daughter of Anna and Carl W. Johnson, and grew up on Belmont Hill. She was predeceased by her husband, Elmer A. Hammar whom she married in 1946,...

Michael J.  Santora Ii

Michael J. Santora Ii

Dec 24, 2016

LUNENBURG - Michael J. Santora II Esq., 63, passed away on Saturday, December 24, 2016 at home.  Born in Worcester, Michael lived in Lunenburg his entire life. Michael graduated from Notre Dame High School in Fitchburg and received his undergraduate degree from Assumption College in Worcester. He continued his education when he received a scholarship to and attended the prestigious...

Rose Anna (Michaud)  Hmura

Rose Anna (Michaud) Hmura

Dec 24, 2016

AUBURN - Rose Anna (Michaud) Hmura, 93, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 24, 2016 at Beaumont Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center in Worcester. She was born in Lewiston, Maine on July 6, 1923 the daughter of Gabriel and Anne Adelaide (LeBrasseur) Michaud. She moved to Worcester in the late 1920s where she lived and married her husband, Anthony in...

Jack  Holden

Jack Holden

Dec 24, 2016

HOLDEN - John "Jack" T. Holden, 26, of Jefferson, passed away while hiking in Lincoln, New Hampshire on Saturday, December 24, 2016.  Jack was the youngest son of  Ed and Sally (Rautenberg) Holden of Jefferson.  Besides his parents, Jack will be affectionately missed and remembered by his older sister, Kate Jensen and her husband, Andrew; his older brother, Seth; two...

Harold  Gurwitz

Harold Gurwitz

Dec 23, 2016

Biography WORCESTER - Harold Gurwitz, age 96, died at his home at the Willows of Worcester on Friday December 23, 2016. His beloved wife, Ruth Waxler Gurwitz, predeceased him in 2009 after 67 years of marriage. He is survived by his daughter Sharon Gurwitz of New York City and many dear friends and relatives.  He was predeceased by his two...

Barbara Marie  Minor

Barbara Marie Minor

Dec 22, 2016

WORCESTER – Barbara Marie Minor, 69, of Worcester died peacefully on Thursday, December 22, 2016 under the loving care of her family and the staff at Beaumont Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center in Worcester. She leaves her three sisters, Anne L. Monahan and her husband, Michael of Harwichport, Cecilia E. Murphy and her husband, Brian of Paxton, Marjorie J. Misiewicz...

Ruth Ann (Sykes)  Laderman

Ruth Ann (Sykes) Laderman

Dec 21, 2016

SPENCER - Ruth A. (Sykes) Laderman, 86, of Spencer, passed away peacefully with loved ones by her side on December 21, 2016. Ruth was born in Mattapoisett, the youngest of eight children born to William and Margaret (MacKenzie) Sykes. She leaves a sister, Helen S. Watling of Cincinnati, OH. Ruth is predeceased by her husband, Arvid J. Laderman; her brothers,...