Obituaries
Local Obituaries
Gail E. (Hamilton) Lamoureux
Dec 15, 2015
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Claire Rangnow
Dec 13, 2015
Life Legacy WEST BOYLSTON - Claire Rangnow, 95, a resident of the Briarwood community and formerly of Portsmouth, NH, died peacefully at home on Sunday, December 13, 2015. She was born in Philadelphia, PA, a daughter of the late Adolph and Carolyn (Hasenfus) Rangnow. Claire began a 27-year career as a service club director for the United States Air Force...
George P. Chelio
Dec 13, 2015
Biography WORCESTER - George P. Chelio, 58, passed away after a short illness on Sunday, December 13, 2015, surrounded by his family. He was born in Worcester, a son of Paul and Hope (Janollari) Chelio. He is survived by his wife of 29 years, Linda M. (Haywood) Chelio; a son, Stephen P. and a daughter, Sarah M. Chelio both of...
Thomas Roberts Paxman
Dec 10, 2015
WEST BOYLSTON - Thomas R. Paxman, 82, a resident of the Briarwood Community and formerly of Natick, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 10, 2015 surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Washington, DC, a son of the late Thomas D. and Harriet (Roberts) Paxman. Raised in Bethesda, Maryland, Tom attended local schools and graduated from Bethesda-Chevy Chase...
Adelheid 'Heidi' D (Korcz) Murray
Dec 10, 2015
STERLING - Adelheid “Heidi” (Korcz) Davidonis Murray, 92, passed away on Thursday, December 10, 2015 in her own home within the loving care of her family. She was born in Eglosheim, Germany, a daughter of the late Wilhelm and Marie (Panchyrz) Korcz. Heidi was educated in Germany and immigrated to the United States in 1951. She settled in Framingham and...
Shirley (Ebenstein) Garshman
Dec 8, 2015
Biography WORCESTER – Shirley R. (Ebenstein) Garshman, 92, of Lincoln, MA died on Tuesday, December 8th. Shirley will be remembered for her deep, unfailing love and commitment to her family, brilliant intellect, and lifelong pursuit of all knowledge. She leaves her daughter, Dr. Jennifer GarshmanHertzel, her soninlaw, Daniel Hertzel, and her two grandchildren, Hannah Rose Hertzel and Samuel Henry Hertzel...
Harold A. Moulton
Dec 7, 2015
HOLDEN - Harold A. Moulton, Jr. 90, died peacefully on Monday, December 7, 2015 at the Vibra Hospital, Leicester. He was born in Shrewsbury, a son of the late Harold A. Moulton, Sr. and Clara (Caulfield) Moulton. Harold graduated from North Brookfield school system and attained a Bachelors degree from Boston University School of Management. He was a proud Navy...
Micia 'Mitch' Gartsu
Dec 6, 2015
Biography WORCESTER - Micia “Mitch” Gartsu, 85, of Worcester passed away surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, December 6, 2015. His wife, Kathryn (Ventresca) Guglielmello died in 1981. Born in Woonsocket, RI a son of George and Sophia (Dima) Gartsu, he graduated from the former Commerce High School and worked for many years as a sales manager for two...
Jamie L. Peters
Dec 5, 2015
Biography WORCESTER - Jamie L. Peters, 37 of Worcester passed away unexpectedly on December 5, 2015. Born in Worcester a daughter of Jonathan E. and Catherine M. (Ohman) Peters. In addition to her parents, she leaves a brother, Jonathan P. Peters of Holden; a sister, Cindy Murphy of Los Angeles, maternal grandfather, Philip Ohman, sister-in-law, Kristy Murphy, Aunts, Gayle Ohman,...
Jeanette Lenora (Arell) Morin
Dec 5, 2015
Life Legacy LEOMINSTER – Jeanette Lenora (Arell) Morin, 98, of Leominster, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 5, 2015 in the presence of her loving family at the Life Care Center of Leominster. She was the devoted wife for 70 years of Joseph (Armand) R. Morin. Born in Worcester and raised in Jefferson, Jeanette was the daughter of Louis A....
William B. Tuttle
Dec 5, 2015
STERLING – William B. Tuttle, 81, of Sterling, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, December 5, 2015, with his family by his side after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Bill was raised in Bloomfield, Connecticut and was the son of Horace B. and Pearl (Hammond) Tuttle. Bill attended the University of Connecticut where he was a member of...
Georgia Stratis
Dec 4, 2015
WORCESTER - Georgia Stratis, age 72, died surrounded by her loving family on December 4, 2015, at UMass Memorial Medical Center. She lived her entire life in Worcester and was active in the Greek Orthodox community including her many years of participation in Ladies Philoptochos. She was a long-term member of St. Spryridon Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Worcester, St. Paraskevi...
Edith F. Swanson
Dec 4, 2015
WORCESTER – Edith “Edie” (Krauskas) Swanson, 90, passed away on Friday, December 4, 2015 at Rose Monahan Hospice Home from complications of metastatic pancreatic cancer. Her loving husband of 35 years who she missed terribly, Niles “Fred” Swanson, passed away in 1983. She is survived by her daughter, Judith Karlsson and her husband, Peter of Holden; her grandchildren whom she...
Richard E. Perry
Dec 2, 2015
SOUTH CHATHAM/WORCESTER - It is with deep and heavy sadness that we announce the death of Richard “Dickie” Perry, of South Chatham who passed on Tuesday, December 2, 2015 in St. Vincent Hospital. Dickie grew up in Leicester and Worcester, and was preceded in death by his generous and loving parents Albertine (Renaud) and Leo Perry. Dickie was the oldest...
Ralph D. Huggett
Dec 2, 2015
PAXTON - Ralph D. Huggett, 95, died on Wednesday, December 2, 2015 surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Worcester on January 10, 1920. He was married to Helen M. Allen on October 9, 1944. They spent over 71 wonderful, caring years together, along with their son, Deane R. Huggett. Ralph’s parents were Thomas D. and Ethel M....
Jacqueline A. (Hansen) Dickman
Nov 30, 2015
HOLDEN - Jacqueline A. (Hansen) Dickman, 70, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, November 30, 2015. Born in Lake City, Florida, Jackie was the daughter of the late Charles Hansen and Edith (Swain) Hansen Nash. She was raised in Worcester and graduated from North High School. Jackie worked for several years as a hospital emergency room technician before her...
Rebecca 'Betty' Greenberg
Nov 30, 2015
Biography WORCESTER - Rebecca "Betty" (Weiner) Greenberg, 94, of Worcester, passed away peacefully in the presence of her loving family on Monday, November 30, 2015 at the Jewish Healthcare Center in Worcester. Betty was the daughter of Morris and Rose (Feldman) Weiner and lived her entire life in Worcester. Her husband of 54 years, Zellie Greenberg died in 1999. She...
Nikola K. 'Nick' Dimitri
Nov 27, 2015
Biography WORCESTER - Nikola K. (Nick) Dimitri, 97, passed away after a short illness November 27th at the Rose Monahan Hospice Residence surrounded by his family. He was a son of Kiriako and Elisaveta (Dudo) Dimitri, and was predeceased by his brother, Peter, and daughter-in-law, Tamara Walker Dimitri. He is survived by his wife, Dhimitra (Dee) Dimitri, his son, Dr....
Charles 'Charlie' H. Campbell
Nov 26, 2015
RUTLAND – Charles Harrison Campbell, 79, died peacefully at home on Thursday November 26th. He was the son of Lloyd H. Campbell and Alice (Remily) Campbell; grandson of State Representative Charles J. and Edith M. (Smith) Campbell. He leaves his wife of 56 years, Barbara Jean (Benham); three children, Mark H Campbell and wife, Cara, Marcia J. Lajoie and husband,...
Carol E. (Majewski) Rogers
Nov 24, 2015
WORCESTER/HOLDEN - Carol E. (Majewski) Rogers, 75, a former and longtime Holden resident, died peacefully at her Worcester home Tuesday, November 24, 2015 after a brief illness. Born in Worcester, Carol was the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Kasprzak) Majewski. Carol was the wife of Francis P. Rogers Jr. She leaves a son, Patrick Rogers and his wife,...