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David B.  Pollack

David B. Pollack

Aug 22, 2016

Biography I was born May 27th, 1940 in Parkchester, New York. I grew up in Westport, Connecticut and graduated from Staples High School in 1958.  I went on to study at the University of Connecticut and then moved to New York City and entered the world of retail with Gimbel Brothers Department Store. I met my lovely wife of 50...

Lillian M. (Strand) Fairbanks

Lillian M. (Strand) Fairbanks

Aug 18, 2016

Biography WORCESTER - Lillian M. (Strand) Fairbanks, 89, died peacefully on Wednesday, August 18, 2016 at Notre Dame Health Care Center, surrounded by her loving family. Lillian was born in Worcester, April 28, 1927, the daughter of the late Johan and Christine (Goulding) Strand. She is predeceased in death by her beloved husband, Herbert W. Fairbanks, Jr., her brother, Robert...

Robert S.  Bennett

Robert S. Bennett

Aug 17, 2016

WORCESTER - Dr. Robert S. Bennett, 73, of Holden, a prominent physician at UMass Memorial for many years, died Wednesday at Rose Monahan Hospice Home from an aggressive brain cancer diagnosed 14 months ago.   Rob leaves his wife, Susan; his daughters, Abbie Bennett Raeke of Portland, Oregon and Sarah Riley Bennett of New York City; his grandson, Malcolm Raeke; and...

Anita (Kaladjian)  Bodurian

Anita (Kaladjian) Bodurian

Aug 16, 2016

Biography HOLDEN - Anita (Kaladjian) Bodurian of Holden, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, August 16, 2016. Born in Cairo, Egypt, Anita was the daughter of Hanipig and Mannig (Kechegian) Kaladjian and lived over 60 years in Holden. At the age of six, Anita and her family migrated to the United States and resided in Worcester where she attended...

Martin L.  Dosick

Martin L. Dosick

Aug 15, 2016

Biography WEST BOYLSTON – Martin L. Dosick, 85, of West Boylston, died on Monday, August 15, 2016, following a long illness. He leaves his wife of 53 years, Jocelyn E. (Nesson) Dosick; a son, Jonathan Dosick and his wife, Melissa of Spencer; a daughter, Rebecca, wife of Daniel Bernzweig of Hopkinton; and a sister, Eleanor Dosick of Weston. He was...

Florence (Sherwood)  Cohen

Florence (Sherwood) Cohen

Aug 14, 2016

Biography WORCESTER – Florence (Sherwood) Cohen, 95, died on Sunday, August 14, 2016 in the Jewish Healthcare Center. He husband, Abraham J. Cohen, died in 2004. She leaves a son, Dr. Dennis Cohen and his wife, Cynthia of Worcester; three granddaughters, Abby Drew Cohen and Stephanie Cohen, both of New York City, and Melissa Beth Loeb of Needham; and two...

Raymond  Brown

Raymond Brown

Aug 14, 2016

Biography WORCESTER - Raymond Brown, 86, of Worcester, died at home on Sunday, August 14, 2016.Funeral arrangements were private and under the care of Miles Funeral Home, 1158 Main Street, Holden.

Katherine R. (Ketonen)  Clark

Katherine R. (Ketonen) Clark

Aug 13, 2016

A memorial service for Katherine will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, September 12, in the funeral home. A private committal service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Rutland Food Pantry, P.O. Box 939, Rutland, MA 01543,or Why Me, 1152 Pleasant Street, Worcester, MA 01602. To share...

Therese Gabrielle  (Methot) Brady

Therese Gabrielle (Methot) Brady

Aug 13, 2016

Relatives and friends are invited to attend calling hours from 4 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, August 17, and from 9:15-10:15 a.m. Thursday, August 18, in the Miles Funeral Home, 1158 Main Street, Holden. Funeral services for Therese will be held on Thursday, August 18, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. in St. Columba Church, 18 Richards...

Helen Frances  Van De Mark

Helen Frances Van De Mark

Aug 12, 2016

HOLDEN – Helen F. (Litchfield) Van De Mark, 74, passed away on Friday, August 12, 2016 at UMass Memorial Healthcare – University Campus after a sudden illness. She was born in Worcester, the daughter of Frederic C. and Grace (Munroe) Litchfield and had lived most of her life in Holden. She leaves her loving husband of 48 years, Albert S....

Helene (Wexler)  Mergentheimer

Helene (Wexler) Mergentheimer

Aug 11, 2016

Biography MARLBOROUGH - Helene (Wexler) Mergentheimer, 70, of Marlborough, died on Thursday, August 11, 2016 at the Christopher House in Worcester.A graveside service was held at New Montefiore Cemetery in West Babylon, New York.Local arrangements were under the care of Richard Perlman of Miles Funeral Home, 1158 Main Street, Holden.

Nancy J.  Kristoff

Nancy J. Kristoff

Aug 11, 2016

Biography STERLING – Nancy J. (Hawkins) Kristoff passed away peacefully in her home in Sterling on Thursday, August 11, 2016. She was 69. Born in Gardner and raised in Princeton, Nancy was the daughter of Selvin and Doris (Mongeau) Hawkins and lived 52 years in Sterling. After graduating Wachusett Regional High School, Nancy met and fell in love with a...

Louis  Beaudry

Louis Beaudry

Aug 11, 2016

As a young man Lou worked with his brothers at Henry’s Shoe Repair in Worcester, MA until he enlisted and served in the United States Army from 1955 to 1961. He married his wife of 30 plus years Rita (Masterson-Ethier) Beaudry raising their family of six children: Linda Arsenault, Mark Beaudry, Susan Beaudry, Craig Beaudry, Lisa Rogers, and William Beaudry....

Virginia (Soter)  Andersen

Virginia (Soter) Andersen

Aug 10, 2016

R elatives and friends are invited to attend calling hours from 4 to 7 pm with a Trisagion Service at 6 pm on Monday, August 15, at the Miles Funeral Home, 1158 Main St., Holden. A funeral service honoring her life will be held at 11 am on Tuesday, August 14, at the funeral home. Interment will follow at Worcester...

Helen M. (Rondeau)  Damico

Helen M. (Rondeau) Damico

Aug 10, 2016

STERLING - Helen M. (Rondeau) Damico, 91, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 10, 2016 at the Rose Monahan Hospice House, Worcester. She was born and raised in Worcester, a daughter of the late Frank F. and Laura (Chabot) Rondeau. Helen assisted her husband as a bookkeeper in his gas pump repair business for many years. She enjoyed caring for...

Calvin C. Stewart

Calvin C. Stewart

Aug 10, 2016

Life Legacy OAKHAM - Calvin C. Stewart, 87, died on Wednesday, August 10, 20016 at the UMass Memorial Hospital - University Campus. Funeral services will be private. To share a memory or leave a condolence for the family, please sign the guestbook on this page.

Timothy W.  Auger

Timothy W. Auger

Aug 9, 2016

RUTLAND - Timothy W. Auger, 28, passed away on Tuesday, August 9, 2016 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident in Westborough. Born in Worcester on April 4, 1988, Tim lived most of his life in Rutland until recently moving to Hudson.   He is survived and will be lovingly missed by his parents, Wayne T. and Dawn E. Auger of...

William P.  Narcisi

William P. Narcisi

Aug 9, 2016

Life Legacy RUTLAND -- William Pelino Narcisi, a lifelong resident of Rutland, passed away peacefully at home with his loving family by his side on Tuesday, August 9, 2016. Bill was 84.  He was born in Rutland the son of Italian immigrants Fausto and Giovannina (Lattanzio) Narcisi.After graduating from Rutland High School, Bill enlisted into the United States Marine Corps...

Firmin Z.  Sillo

Firmin Z. Sillo

Aug 9, 2016

RUTLAND – Firmin Z. Sillo, 54, passed away on Tuesday, August 9, 2016 at Lowell General Hospital, Lowell. He was born in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire, West Africa, the son of Hubert Sery and Rachel Kre. Firmin was a former resident of Cambridge who had lived in Rutland for the past 15 years.   Firmin received his degree in electrical engineering from...

Keith F Hickey

Keith F Hickey

Aug 6, 2016

HOLDEN -- Keith F. Hickey, 35, of Jefferson, passed away on Saturday, August 6, 2016 at St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester after being stricken ill at home. Born in Worcester, Keith lived most of his life in Jefferson and was a graduate of Wachusett Regional High School. He is survived and will be lovingly missed by his son, Keenan G....