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David A. Finkel
May 11, 2024
WORCESTER – David A. Finkel, 84, passed away on Saturday, May 11, 2024, at UMass Memorial Medical Center in Worcester. Born and raised in Brighton, David was the son of Max and Jennie (Paul) Finkel and lived the last 57 years in Worcester. David was a graduate of Brookline High School and furthered his education at Boston University before earning...
Sheila M. (Haran) Clary
May 11, 2024
Holden - Sheila M. (Haran) Clary, 82, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 11, 2024, at the Rose Monahan Hospice Home after a brave battle with pancreatic cancer. Born and raised in Worcester, Sheila was the youngest child of James E. and Mary E. (Williams) Haran. She attended Dartmouth Street Elementary School, St. Stephen’s Catholic High School, and finally, the...
Earl G. Kent
May 10, 2024
HOLDEN - Earl G. Kent, Jr., 93, passed away peacefully on May 10, 2024, at UMass Memorial Medical Center. Born on May 19, 1930, in Beverly, MA, Earl was the son of Earl G Kent Sr. and Vera Hazel Kent and lived the last 50 years in Holden. He was predeceased by his loving wife of 60 years, Mary A....
David Safford Milton, Jr.
May 9, 2024
WESTMINSTER - David S. Milton, Jr., 60, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, May 9, 2024. David was born in Worcester, the cherished son of Linda (Stratton) and David Milton, Sr., and graduated from Wachusett High School with the class of 1982. David pursued his passion for cooking after attending Worcester State College. He embarked on a culinary...
Elizabeth Ann "Bette" Foley
May 7, 2024
Bette Foley has returned to “The Light” after a valiant 8-year battle with Parkinson’s Disease and, in the late stages, dementia. Bette had the voice of an angel! She shared her gift for singing with many families as the solo vocalist at many, many weddings and other important events over the years. Bette graduated from Anna Maria College as a...
Jonathan "Jono" Sher
May 6, 2024
WORCESTER – Jonathan S. Sher, 65, died unexpectedly on Monday, May 6, 2024, at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Worcester. Born in Worcester, Jon was the son of Irving “Red” and Dolores “Debbie” (Socher) Sher, the oldest of their four children. Jon graduated from Doherty Memorial High School and worked as an electrical contractor in the family business. Years later, he...
Donald F. Cronin
May 5, 2024
WEST BOYLSTON/WORCESTER - Donald F. Cronin of Worcester passed away peacefully at Knollwood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, May 5th, 2024. He was born and raised in Worcester, the son of Francis T. Cronin and Marion G. (Courville) Cronin. Because of the early death of his father, Don spent most of his early years...
Barbara A. Bell
May 4, 2024
WORCESTER - Barbara Ann Bell of Worcester died on May 4. Barbara was born in Cambridge and grew up in Newton where, as a little girl, she put her clothes down the sewers and made lots of other mischief. She went to high school at Maimonides in Brookline where she gained an education both in Hebrew and English. She studied...
Ethel (Katz) Chaifetz
May 3, 2024
WORCESTER – Ethel (Katz) Chaifetz, 97, died peacefully on Friday, May 3, 2024 at the Eisenberg Assisted Living Residence. Ethel was born in Worcester, the daughter of Joseph and Sadie (Miller) Katz. She will be lovingly missed and remembered by her step-sons, David Chaifetz and Richard Chaifetz. She was predeceased by her husband Harry Chaifetz in 2009, and by her...
Joseph R. Lacroix
May 2, 2024
WORCESTER/JUPITER, FL - Joseph R. LaCroix, 85, of Worcester and Jupiter, FL, passed away after a brief illness on Thursday, May 2, 2024, in Jupiter with his family by his side. He was born in Worcester in 1939, son of the late Raymond J. and Catherine (LaBrague) LaCroix. He was a proud graduate of Assumption Preparatory School. He attended Assumption...
Margaret Faith (Campbell) Wolverton
Apr 30, 2024
Holden/Leicester - Margaret Faith (Campbell), Wolverton, age 86, died on Apr. 30, 2024. She lived in Holden, and before that in Leicester, MA. Born in St. Paul, MN on Sept. 24, 1937, she was the youngest of six children. She was predeceased by her parents, Harry Linn Campbell and Faith (Welton) Campbell of Oak Park, IL; three brothers, James and...
Howard W. Carr
Apr 26, 2024
HOLDEN - Howard William Carr, age 85, passed away on Friday, April 26, 2024, at UMass Medical Center in Worcester. Howard was born on May 16, 1938 in Burlington, VT. He grew up in Claremont, NH and graduated from Stevens High School in 1956. He went to college and got his bachelor’s degree in secondary education. In the summer of...
David C. Bisbee
Apr 26, 2024
PRINCETON - David Clark Bisbee, 66, passed away peacefully on April 26, 2024, in his home. His passing followed a year-long battle with an aggressive form of brain cancer called glioblastoma. He was a loving husband and father whose quiet manner gave way to infectious laughter, endless stories, and deep connections with those who knew him best. Dave was born...
Kevin John Quinlan
Apr 25, 2024
WORCESTER - Kevin John Quinlan of West Boylston, Worcester and Holden, passed unexpectedly on April 25, 2024 at age 53. He leaves his beautiful children Jack and Caroline of Northborough. Born and raised in Holden, the son of John (deceased) and Loretta Quinlan of Worcester, Holden and Singer Island Florida. He was a graduate of Wachusett Regional High School (’89)...
Florence I. Blatt
Apr 25, 2024
WORCESTER - Florence (Tovin) Blatt, age 99, on April 25, 2024. Beloved wife for 61 years of the late Milton Blatt. Devoted mother of Shaaron Hoffman and her husband David, the late Susan Blaustein and her husband Lawrence, and Robin Matloff and her husband Daniel. Loving grandmother of Brian (Lynne), Sherri (Travis), Michael, Todd (Amy), Jill (Glenn), Arielle (Jason), Madison...
Peter L. Ob, Dmd
Apr 25, 2024
WORCESTER - Dr. Peter L. Drob, a devoted surgeon, passed away unexpectedly after a fall at home on Thursday, April 25, 2024. Born and raised in Queens, New York, Peter, the son of Benedict and Selma (Klinghoffer) Drob, made Worcester his home for the last 59 years. He leaves behind his beloved wife of 59 years, Elinor (Rosenblatt) Drob; his...
Herbert Edward Walker
Apr 24, 2024
WORCESTER – Herbert Edward Walker, 84, died peacefully on Friday, April 24, 2024 at Oasis at Dodge Park in Worcester. He was born in Cazenovia, New York, the son of Herbert C. and Florence D (Yates) Walker. He will be lovingly missed and remembered by his long-time companion, Dorothy Ciak of Northborough; his sister Shirley Walker of Blooming Grove, PA;...
Edward J. Starkus
Apr 23, 2024
Holden - Edward Joseph Starkus, 81, of Holden, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family on April 23rd, 2024, after a battle with cancer. Edward was born on March 23, 1943, to Joseph and Hilda (Savinsky) Starkus in Morningdale (Boylston), Massachusetts. After graduating from Saint John's High School, Edward went on to earn his Bachelor's degree in...
Alexander "Lex" Kappos
Apr 23, 2024
HOLDEN - Alexander "Lex" Kappos, a devoted husband, loving father, and cherished grandfather, passed away on April 23, 2024, surrounded by his family. Lex's life was marked by his love for adventure, particularly his passions for motorcycles, skiing, Cape Cod beaches, and golf, as well as his unwavering commitment to his family. Lex shared a deep bond with his beloved...
Claudia (Holmes) Creamer
Apr 23, 2024
HOLDEN / DIAMONDHEAD, MS - Claudia Mae (Holmes) Creamer, 80, of Diamondhead, MS, passed away peacefully on April 23, 2024, at Memorial Hospital in Biloxi. Born on July 17, 1943, in Holden, she was the daughter of John and Ella (Siert) Holmes. Claudia graduated from Wachusett Regional High School and worked as an Administrative Assistant for many years at Rutland...
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