Obituaries

Local Obituaries

Robert  L Mcgourty

Robert L Mcgourty

Jul 8, 2016

HOLDEN - Robert L. McGourty passed away peacefully at home in Holden on Friday, July 8, 2016 with his loving family by his side. He was 73. Born and raised in Worcester, Bob was the son of Walter and Margaret (Sykes) McGourty and lived 43 years in Holden. He leaves his daughters, Laura McGourty and her husband, Michael of San...

Jean  Trudeau

Jean Trudeau

Jul 8, 2016

PRINCETON/GARDNER – Jean Ann (Gauvreau) Trudeau, 72, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 8, 2016 at the Gardner Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. She was born and raised in Princeton, daughter of the late Leo and Emma (Linnus) Gauvreau. Jean was predeceased by her loving husband, Gerald Trudeau in 2004. She leaves two daughters; Terry Henry and Cindy Chartrand Rattigan, both...

Stephan G. ''Shlomo'' Rubinstein

Stephan G. ''Shlomo'' Rubinstein

Jul 5, 2016

Biography WORCESTER – Stephan “Shlomo” Rubinstein, age 78, died suddenly on July 5th at his residence. He leaves his sister, Joan Urdan of Milwaukee, WI; his special niece, Jennifer Urdan and his special nephews, Jonathan (Jennifer Gonsky) and Jeffrey (Carolyn Sporn) Urdan; grand-nieces, Margaret, Talia and Avery Urdan; and a grand-nephew, Max Urdan; and many other relatives and friends. He...

John D.  Wentworth

John D. Wentworth

Jul 4, 2016

PAXTON- John D. Wentworth, 72, a lifelong resident of Paxton, passed away at home on July 4, 2016 after a brave 5-year battle with Multiple Myeloma. He leaves his significant other of more than 30 years Mary Ford, with whom he lived. John is survived by his daughter, Lisa Luzzo and her husband, Marc of Nantucket; his son, Jason Wentworth...

Madeline L.  (Grampetro) Mariotti

Madeline L. (Grampetro) Mariotti

Jul 3, 2016

HOLDEN – Madeline L. (Grampetro) Mariotti, 72, passed away on Sunday, July 3, 2016 at River Terrace in Lancaster after an illness. She was born in Worcester, the daughter of the late Lawrence Grampetro and had lived in Holden since 1974. She leaves her loving husband of 48 years, Howard “Howie” T. Mariotti;  two sons, Howard L. Mariotti and his...

Edward  Bodurian

Edward Bodurian

Jun 30, 2016

Biography EAST FALMOUTH - Edward Bodurian, 91, of East Falmouth passed away on Thursday, June 30, 2016 at his residence. He was a son of the late Giragas and Surophe “Rose” (Arslanian) Bodurian and lived in Shrewsbury for many years before moving to East Falmouth 3 years ago. Eddie received an Associate’s Degree from Worcester Junior College and was president...

Margaret (Haddad)  George

Margaret (Haddad) George

Jun 28, 2016

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Philip G. Haddad, Jr. of Miles Funeral Home, 1158 Main Street, Holden. To share a memory or offer an online condolence, please visit our "Guest Book" here on our page. MAY HER MEMORY BE ETERNAL!!!

N. Anita (Cole)  Nideur

N. Anita (Cole) Nideur

Jun 28, 2016

RUTLAND/STERLING – N. Anita (Cole) Nideur, 63, passed away on Tuesday, June 28, 2016 at UMass Memorial Healthcare – University Campus. She was born in Worcester, the daughter of Paul G. and Jane A. (Waterhouse) Cole. She leaves her loving husband of 13 years, Jeffrey W. Nideur; her son, Donald Doherty and his wife, Christina of Princeton; her daughter, Shelly...

Dorothy (Burns)  Latuga

Dorothy (Burns) Latuga

Jun 26, 2016

Biography WEST BOYLSTON - Dorothy (Burns) Latuga, 98, of West Boylston, passed away on Sunday, June 26, 2016  in the Oakdale Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, West Boylston.At the request of the family, no obituary will be published at this time.Funeral arrangements are incomplete and under the care of Miles Funeral Home, 1158 Main Street, Holden.

Christopher J.  Lipka

Christopher J. Lipka

Jun 26, 2016

HOLDEN - Christopher J. Lipka passed away quietly on the evening of June 26, 2016 at Golden Living Hospice after a long illness at the age of 50 years old.  His mother, Irene P. (Smiech) Lipka, passed away in 1996, and his father Joseph E. Lipka passed away in 2010.  He leaves his wife, Deborah (Mercer) Lipka from whom he...

Louis A.  Urbanovitch

Louis A. Urbanovitch

Jun 24, 2016

PAXTON - Louis Urbanovitch has spent his entire life on the same piece of land in the heart of Paxton and on Friday morning, June 24, 2016 he passed away peacefully in the home he built with his own hardworking hands, with his loving family by his bedside. He was 87 years old. Louis was born in the family home...

Doris Ann  (James) Mason

Doris Ann (James) Mason

Jun 22, 2016

WEST BOYLSTON – Doris Ann (James) Mason, 80, passed away peacefully from this life to the glory of Heaven on Wednesday, June 22, 2016 Oakdale Rehabilitation & Skilled Nursing Center after an illness. She was born in Saint Joseph, Missouri, the daughter of Frank and Irma (Greenlee) James and had lived most of her life in Kansas City, Missouri. She...

Samuel Z.  Zin

Samuel Z. Zin

Jun 21, 2016

Biography WORCESTER - Samuel (Samouil) Z. Revzin, 76, of Worcester, passed away on Tuesday, June 21, 2016.Private Funeral services were held on Friday, June 24, in the MIles Funeral Home, 1158 Main Street, Holden, with burial following in Holy Society Cemetery, Leicester.

Florence (Silverman)  Marcus

Florence (Silverman) Marcus

Jun 21, 2016

Biography WORCESTER - Florence (Silverman) Marcus, 82, of Worcester, passed away on Tuesday, June 21, 2016 at UMass Memorial Healthcare, University Campus, Worcester.A private graveside service was held at the Worcester Hebrew Cemetery in Leicester.Funeral arrangements are under the care of Miles Funeral Home, 1158 Main Street, Holden.

Walter J.  Nadolink

Walter J. Nadolink

Jun 19, 2016

WORCESTER/NAPLES, FL – Walter J. Nadolink, 93, passed away on Sunday, June 19, 2016 in Naples, Florida after an illness. He was born in South Grafton, the son of John and Sophia (Migdal) Nadolink and had lived in Worcester before moving to Naples, Florida 27 years ago. He leaves three sons, John J. Nadolink and his wife, Marianne of Worcester,...

Jerrold Craig  Davidson

Jerrold Craig Davidson

Jun 19, 2016

WORCESTER - Jerrold “Jerry” Craig Davidson, 70, passed away in the Autumn Village Nursing Center in Worcester on Sunday, June 19, 2016, after a battle with pneumonia. Everyone who knew Jerry is remembering, now, his delightful, high-pitched giggle that could sometimes take over his entire body, as well as the wonder and joy in his eyes at simple pleasures, such...

Jessica Renee  Johnston

Jessica Renee Johnston

Jun 18, 2016

HUBBARDSTON – Jessica Renee Johnston, 31, passed away unexpectedly at home on Saturday, June 18, 2016. She was born in Hickory, NC, the loving daughter of Jay R. and Michelle D. (Malo) Johnston and had lived most of her life in Hubbardston. Besides her parents, Jessica leaves her sisters, Shannon Castillo her husband, Ernesto L. of Holden and Melissa Walsh...

Diane L. (Hedenburg)  Kane

Diane L. (Hedenburg) Kane

Jun 17, 2016

STURBRIDGE - Diane L. Kane passed away on Friday, June 17, 2016 at the age of 59 after a difficult struggle with melanoma. Diane was born to Janette and Ken Hedenburg on October 19, 1956 in Worcester, where she lived throughout her childhood, then moving to Holden in middle school with her family and younger sisters, Pam and Kim. On...

Doris 'Dory' P.  (Preece) Graham

Doris 'Dory' P. (Preece) Graham

Jun 17, 2016

WESTBOROUGH - Doris "Dory" P. (Preece) Graham of Westborough, passed away peacefully at home in the presence of her loving family on Friday, June 17, 2016. Dory was 65. Born and raised in Meriden, Connecticut, she was the daughter of Arthur J. and Doris K. (Kamens) Preece and lived 20 years in Westborough. Dory was considered a virtuous woman and...

George P.  Klose

George P. Klose

Jun 16, 2016

Biography HOLDEN - George P. Klose, 84, of Holden, passed away on Thursday, June 16, 2016, at UMass Memorial Healthcare, University Campus, Worcester.At the request of the family, no obituary will be published at this time.Funeral arrangements are under the care of Miles Funeral Home, 1158 Main Street, Holden.