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Charles A. "Charlie" Steenbruggen
Jun 21, 2024
Rutland - Charles "Charlie" A. Steenbruggen, 75, passed away peacefully at home on the morning of Friday, June 21, 2024. He was born in Boston, the beloved son of the late John G. and Marie (Geerts) Steenbruggen, and grew up in Newton Center. Charlie graduated from Newton South High School and embarked on a fulfilling career as an auto mechanic,...
Marcia Rae (Dobis) Sadick
Jun 20, 2024
FRAMINGHAM - Marcia Rae (Dobis) Sadick (September 4, 1929 - June 20, 2024) was born in Boston and raised in Wellesley Hills, MA, the youngest child of Joseph and Sylvia (Waldman) Dobis. She came to Worcester in 1947 to attend Clark University. Through a dear college friend, Phyllis (Sadick) Manko, she met Alvin Sadick, to whom she was married from...
Kenneth P. Wyman
Jun 19, 2024
WORCESTER/HOLDEN - Kenneth P. Wyman, 83, of Worcester, formerly of Holden, passed away peacefully with his children and grandchildren at his side, at UMass Memorial-University Campus, on Wednesday, June 19, 2024. He was born in Worcester on November 25, 1940 to Chandler and Mary (Carbone) Wyman. Ken grew up in the Grafton Hill neighborhood and lived in Leicester and then...
Carol Bonnie Witkin
Jun 19, 2024
WORCESTER/NATICK - It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Carol Bonnie Witkin, age 76, on June 19, 2024, after a courageous battle with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy. She was the loving daughter of the late Nathan and Muriel (Goodman) Witkin. Carol leaves her sister Shelley Kashuk and her husband Gerald, her niece Jill Ricardo and her husband...
Ardith C. (Cattermole) Martin
Jun 18, 2024
WORCESTER - Ardith C. (Cattermole) Martin, 95, of Worcester, peacefully passed away on June 18, 2024, surrounded by loved ones. Born on September 17, 1928, in Newton, Ardith was the daughter of Lester and Ethel Cattermole. She grew up in the Wakefield, Lynnfield and Springfield areas and graduated from Northfield / Mount Hermon. After high school, Ardith earned her associate...
Linda L. Simpson-Iqbal
Jun 18, 2024
Surbridge - Linda L. (Glier) Simpson-Iqbal, 73, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home on Tuesday, June 18, 2024. Born and raised in Columbus, OH, she was the daughter of the late Louis M. and Emily (Daugherty) Glier. Lynn was a graduate of Bowling Green College where she earned her bachelor’s degree. She went on to enjoy a...
Guri Stratoberdha
Jun 18, 2024
It is with profound sorrow and heavy hearts we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father and grandfather, Guri Stratoberdha, on June 18th, 2024, at the age of 87 after a sudden decline in health. Guri was a man of honour, dedication, loyalty and a pillar of unwavering support for his family, with a loving personality who liked to...
Linda C. (Anderson) Gusa
Jun 16, 2024
WORCESTER – Linda C. (Anderson) Gusa, age 78, died peacefully on Sunday, June 16, 2024 at River Terrace Rehabilitation and Healthcare, embraced by the loving care and dedication of her son, Ronald. Born in Worcester, Linda was the daughter of Thure and Doris (Pearson) Anderson. After graduating from nursing school, she worked for many years as an LPN, as well...
Robin John Delaurie
Jun 16, 2024
Robin J. Delaurie, 75, of Rutland passed away on June 16, 2024, in the comfort of his home. He was born on September 23, 1948, in Worcester, the son of Norman and Barbara Delaurie. He attended Burncoat high school. After high school Robin began working in the automotive industry for several body shops and later opened his own autobody shop,...
Nancy J. (Argust) Walnista
Jun 13, 2024
WORCESTER – Nancy J. (Argust) Walnista, age 86, died peacefully on Thursday, June 13th, 2024, at the Lutheran Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center in Worcester, after a long illness. Born in Scranton, PA, Nancy was the daughter of William H. and Margaret (Richards) Argust. Nancy worked most of her adult life at FormSystems/Smith Brothers Printing and Pepsi Cola in Holden...
Daniel R. Borg, Ph.D.
Jun 13, 2024
WORCESTER - Daniel (Dan) Raymond Borg, age 92, of Worcester and Sterling, passed away peacefully on June 13, 2024, in Worcester surrounded by his loving family, friends, and caregivers. Dan was predeceased by his beloved wife of 61 years Marjorie (Marge) MacIntosh Borg, brother David Borg, sister Louise Bergmann, and parents the Reverend Raymond E. Borg and Helen V. Borg....
David Dorland Webb
Jun 13, 2024
West Boylston - David D. Webb of West Boylston passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 13, 2024, at the age of 88. David was born in Shanghai, China, son of the late William D. and Charlotte (Frisbie) Webb. His upbringing as the child of missionaries allowed him to travel throughout his early life and live in different places around the...
William L. Willand
Jun 12, 2024
BUZZARDS BAY – William L. Willand, 77, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, June 12, 2024, at Tobey Hospital in Wareham. Born and raised in Worcester, he was the son of the late William F. and Marjorie (Premo) Willand. After graduating from St. John’s High School, he went on to further his education at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) where he earned...
Beverley J. Pope
Jun 11, 2024
FAIRHAVEN - Beverley Jane (Logan) Pope, 95, of Fairhaven, Massachusetts, formerly of Holden, Massachusetts, passed away at home with her daughter, Nancy and grandchildren, Rachel and Jon by her side. She was predeceased by her beloved husband of 67 years, Herbert W. Pope, who passed away in November of 2019. She was the daughter of the late Walter and Gertrude...
Adele (Cohen) Firshein
Jun 11, 2024
WORCESTER – Adele (Cohen) Firshein, age 91, died quickly and peacefully on Monday, June 10, 2024, at the Jewish Healthcare Center in Worcester, Mass after a period of declining health. Born in Jersey City, New Jersey, Adele was the daughter of Pincus and Sarah Cohen. She earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Education from New York University, and eventually a Masters...
Bradford F. Hawley
Jun 10, 2024
West Boylston - Bradford F. Hawley, 97, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, June 10, 2024. Born and raised in Holden, Brad was the son of C. Freeman and E. Constance (Newell) Hawley and lived for the last 70 years in West Boylston. His first wife, Nancy (Dunbar) Hawley, predeceased him in 2010 after 56 years of marriage. Brad...
Mary V. (Rasku) Pelton
Jun 4, 2024
WORCESTER – Mary V. (Rasku) Pelton, age 86, died peacefully on Tuesday, June 4th at the Lutheran Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center in Worcester. Born in Worcester and raised in Rutland, Mary was the daughter of W. Arthur and I. Mary (Gedenberg) Rasku. Mary was a member of the first graduating class of Wachusett Regional High School in 1955. She...
Sharon Ralph Mcmanus
Jun 4, 2024
Holden- Sharon Ralph McManus, born on September 29, 1940, in Rochester, NY was the daughter of the late Kenneth T. and Mary Shaw Ralph. Sharon passed away peacefully on June 4, 2024, surrounded by her family, reuniting with her husband Bud who predeceased her in 2017. Sharon married Bud in 1963 in Florida and together over the years they lived...
Norman C. Simo
Jun 4, 2024
WORCESTER - Norman C. Simo, 95, formerly of Shrewsbury, passed away on Tuesday, June 4, 2024, after several years of declining health. Norman was born on January 28, 1929 in Permet, Albania to Koci Gus and Hariklia (Adams) Simo. His wife, Gloria "Glozie" (Treska) Simo passed away on February 14, 2022. Norman graduated from Commerce High School in1949 and shortly...
Robert F. "Bubba" Adams
Jun 3, 2024
Robert F. Adams, “Bubba”, 94, beloved husband of the late Catherine (Simpson) Adams, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 3, 2024, at UMass Memorial Medical Center – University Campus. Born and raised in Killingly, CT, he was a son of the late Ernest and Vera (Cameron) Adams. Bob was educated in Danielson, CT and graduated from East Hartford High School....
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