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Charles R. Erickson
Jun 1, 2024
Charles R. Erickson, 68, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 1, 2024, at St. Vincent Hospital. Born and raised in Holden, he was the son of Anna (Henrickson) Erickson and the late Hilding R. Erickson. He will be remembered at the Registry of Motor Vehicles where he was a record keeper and clerk for many years. He graduated from Wachusett...
Chandra L. (Smith) Bratko-Mange
Jun 1, 2024
WELLS, ME/HOLDEN, MA – Chandra L. (Smith) Bratko-Mange, age 65, passed away on Saturday, June 1st, 2024 surrounded by her loving family at Maine Medical Center in Portland, ME. Born in Holden, she was the daughter of the late Chandler and Conjetta (McQuaid) Smith. Chandra grew up in Holden, graduating from the Wachusett Regional High School, class of 1977. She...
Kathleen A. Ruziak
May 31, 2024
Sterling - Kathleen A. (Clemence) Ruziak, 76, beloved wife of Vincent Ruziak, Sr., passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Friday, May 31, 2024, at UMass Memorial HealthAlliance Hospital, Leominster Campus. She will be lovingly missed and remembered by her husband of 53 years, Vincent Ruziak, Sr. of Sterling; her son, Vincent Ruziak Jr., and his wife, Heather of...
Raymond E. Morin
May 30, 2024
WEST BOYLSTON – Raymond E. Morin, age 98, died peacefully on Thursday, May 30, 2024, at the Rose Monahan Hospice Home in Worcester, surrounded by the loving presence of his family. Born in Laconia, NH, Ray was the son of Edward and Odile (Chabot) Morin. Ray worked for many years as a printer at Colonial Press. He was an avid...
Deborah Leigh Magnuson
May 28, 2024
PAXTON - Deborah Leigh (Mahoney) Magnuson died on Tuesday, May 28 after a 23-year battle with Scleroderma and a 2 month hospitalization at UMass Memorial - University Campus. Born in Brighton and raised in Natick, Debbie was predeceased by her parents Francis and Ann (Lowry) Mahoney, and her younger sister Maryann. She leaves behind a legacy of unwavering love for...
Carol Dorothy Marion
May 24, 2024
Carol's service will be live-streamed Thursday, May 30th at 11:00 am at the link below: https://client.tribucast.com/tcid/a2405337618089 Holden - Carol D. (Froggatt) Marion, 79, of Holden, passed away peacefully at home, with her husband Phil by her side on May 24, 2024. Born in Worcester on January 26, 1945, she was the daughter of John and Phyllis Froggatt. She leaves behind...
Ilene R. Burwick
May 23, 2024
Ilene's service will be live-streamed at 11: 00 am, Sunday, May 26th and available afterwards at the link below: https://client.tribucast.com/tcid/a24052888149543 LEXINGTON - llene (Rose) Burwick, 78, of Lexington, MA, beloved wife of Stanley Burwick of 52 years passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 23, 2024, at Lahey Hospital with her family by her side. Ilene was born in Hartford on...
Edward S. Ganek
May 23, 2024
WORCESTER - Edward S. Ganek, 96, passed away on Thursday, May 23, 2024, at St. Vincent Hospital, Worcester. He was the beloved husband of the late Barbara (Caplin) Ganek. Born and raised in Boston, Ed was the son of Louis and Fanny (Schlane) Ganek and lived the last 70 years in Worcester. Ed was the loving father of Laura Dunlap...
Marion "Susie" (Eisenberg) Hodes
May 22, 2024
WORCESTER - Marion Selma “Susie” (Eisenberg) Hodes died on Wednesday, May 22, 2024, in Worcester, Massachusetts. She suffered from Alzheimer’s Disease for many years. Susie grew up in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and respected and loved her parents, Adolph and Mollie Eisenberg, and adored her brother, Norman. She experienced a robust extended family life and had a close connection with her cousins,...
Aerial C. Ward
May 20, 2024
Worcester – Aerial C. (Burnell) Ward, 71, died peacefully on Monday, May 20, 2024 at Christopher House Rehabilitation Center, Worcester. She was born and raised in Holden, the daughter of Edward and Lois (Perkins) Burnell. Aerial graduated from Wachusett High School and later Salter Secretarial School. She worked at the former Thom McAn for several years and later devoted 20...
Alice E. Holland
May 18, 2024
Alice E. (Hunt) Holland, 95, of Paxton and Worcester, passed away peacefully on May 18, 2024. Born in Worcester, Alice was the daughter of John S. Hunt and Gertrude (Wright) Hunt. She was a 1945 graduate of Shrewsbury High School. In 1955, she moved to Worcester, and in 1970, to Paxton, where she lived until recently relocating back to Worcester....
Jean M. Wardzala
May 17, 2024
Jean M. Wardzala, 92, of Paxton, passed away on May 17, 2024, joining our Heavenly Father. She was the loving and wonderful wife of Edward M. Wardzala. She was born in Worcester on January 6, 1932, the daughter of Alice and George Favreau. Jean graduated from the Classical High School and later earned a bachelor's degree in education from Worcester...
Robert D. Woodland
May 15, 2024
Robert D. Woodland, 79, of Worcester, passed away peacefully on May 23, 2024. Born and raised in Worcester to George and Mary Woodland, Robert was a cherished member of the community. He was a devoted member of the Chaffin Congregational Church in Holden, where he built lasting friendships and contributed to the spiritual life of the congregation. As an esteemed...
Kaladevi G. Manek
May 15, 2024
HOLDEN - Kaladevi G. Manek, 78, of Holden, MA, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Wednesday, May 15, 2024. Kaladevi was born in India on June 22nd, 1945, to Suresh Ratan and Radha Bai Ratan and was one of five children. In her youth she was an avid business woman. At the age of 22, she got married to...
Heidi Lynne Startz
May 15, 2024
WORCESTER - Heidi Startz, 61, of Worcester passed away on May 15, 2024, at UMass Memorial Hospital surrounded by her family and friends. Her passing followed a 7 year battle with Multiple Myeloma. She was born on March 9, 1963, in New London, CT to Alice Startz. Heidi grew up in Mystic, CT and graduated from Robert E. Fitch High...
Antoinette Ruth Aiksnoras
May 14, 2024
Antoinette Ruth (Kacevich) Aiksnoras, passed away on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at the age of 94. Ruth was born on March 31, 1930, to Adam and Alexandria (Krylowich) Kacevich. After a brief illness, Ruth has joined her husband, the love of her life, Daniel Algird Aiksnoras who predeceased her in January of 2021. Ruth is survived by daughters, Joanne R....
Alan Gordon Marshall
May 13, 2024
Sterling - Alan G. Marshall, 82, died peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Monday, May 13, 2024, at UMass Memorial Medical Center - University Campus, Worcester. Alan was born in Worcester, son of the late Andrew G. and Elizabeth (Matthew) Marshall and graduated from North High School. Alan worked as a Machinist for Wyman Gordon Co. for many years,...
Dana A. Catarius
May 13, 2024
Jefferson - Dana A. Catarius, 53, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of her husband and daughters on May 13, 2024, at Lahey Hospital and Medical Center in Burlington. Born and raised in Westborough MA, Dana was the daughter of Richard D. and the late Jean M. (Kilderry) Pedone. Dana attended high school at Notre Dame Academy where she...
Marilyn F. Keough
May 13, 2024
SPENCER - Marilyn (Fancey) Keough, age 85, died peacefully at home on Monday, May 13, 2024, surrounded by the loving presence of her family. Born in Detroit, Marilyn was the daughter of Earl and Byleam (Osborne) Fancey. Marilyn worked for many years as an administrative assistant at Paul Revere Insurance Company. She enjoyed spending special times with her daughter and...
Christopher D. O'Connor
May 12, 2024
With heavy hearts, we announce the sudden passing of Christopher (Chris) Daniel O'Connor, 55, of Worcester, MA. He died on May 12, 2024, of sudden heart failure after enjoying a special Mothers' Day with his beloved family. Chris (Oke to his close friends) was a charismatic, creative, extraordinarily funny, and adventurous soul. With his infectious personality and quick intelligent wit,...
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