Obituaries

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Suzanne Alida St. Pierre

Suzanne Alida St. Pierre

Apr 23, 2024

WORCESTER- Suzanne Alida St. Pierre, a well-respected and longtime producer of CBS's "60 minutes" and trailblazer for women in news media passed away on April 24 at her home in Worcester, MA. She was 87. Born August 12, 1936, in Worcester to Henry and Beatrice (Lajoie) St. Pierre. She is survived by her niece Suzanne St. Pierre and her partner...

David Darling

David Darling

Apr 23, 2024

Worcester - David E. Darling, aged 75, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, April 23, 2024. Born in Holden, he was the son of the late Wyman J. and Anny Mary (Gulbricki) Darling and was raised in Holden. David served with pride in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War and upon his return, embarked on a career with...

Kimberly M. (Kinney) Callan

Kimberly M. (Kinney) Callan

Apr 23, 2024

The Funeral Service for KImberly M. (Kinney) Callan is available for streaming via the following link: https://client.tribucast.com/tcid/a24056464616395 JEFFERSON - Kimberly M. (Kinney) Callan, 52, passed away on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at UMass Memorial Medical Center - University Campus in Worcester. She is preceded in death by her maternal grandmother, Marguerite R. (Savage) Sarasin, who died in 2011, her grandfather,...

Phyllis (Freilich) Levey

Phyllis (Freilich) Levey

Apr 20, 2024

AKRON, OH – Phyllis F. (Freilich) Levey, age 87, died peacefully on Saturday, April 20th, at Camella Living, surrounded by the loving presence of her family. Phyllis was born in the Bronx, the daughter of Joseph and Edith (Salitsky) Freilich. She lived most of her life in Worcester, where she and Mel raised their family. They retired to Lake Worth,...

Henry B. Stidsen, Jr.

Henry B. Stidsen, Jr.

Apr 20, 2024

PAXTON - Henry B. Stidsen, Jr., 85, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, April 20, 2024, after a period of illness. Born and raised in Worcester, Hank spent 61 vibrant years living in Paxton. Hank was a proud graduate of Classical High School in Worcester, Class of 1956. His academic journey took him through...

Alice E. Hart

Alice E. Hart

Apr 19, 2024

Sierra Vista, AZ - Alice F. (Jacobs) Hart, 77, It is with deep sorrow that we announce Alice Hart passed away peacefully at home in the early morning hours on Friday, April 19, 2024, surrounded by the love of her family and in the arms of her loving husband. Alice's spirit, generosity, and love will forever remain in the hearts...

Lillian (Gashin) Goff

Lillian (Gashin) Goff

Apr 19, 2024

WORCESTER - Lillian (Gashin) Goff died peacefully at the Jewish HealthCare Center at the remarkable age of 102 years, 3 months, and 19 days. Born in Boston on Woolson Street, Lillian was the daughter of Abraham and Anna (Cohen) Gashin. Lillian shared the home with brother Irving and sister Edith. Most of her childhood memories were from Tennis Road, Mattapan....

Phillis A. Herrera

Phillis A. Herrera

Apr 16, 2024

Rutland - Phillis A. (Weagle) Herrera, aged 90, passed away peacefully, with her loving family at her side, on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, at Oakdale Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center. Born in Worcester, she was the fourth of eight children of the late Clarence and Helen (Fields) Weagle. Phillis graduated from the former David Hale Fanning High School in Worcester...

Roger H. Vaughan

Roger H. Vaughan

Apr 16, 2024

PRINCETON - Roger H. Vaughan, 104, of Charlton and formerly of Princeton, passed away on April 16, 2024. He was born in Worcester to Howard and Mary (Scannell) Vaughan. Rogers’ early childhood was a difficult one. At the age of six, his mother’s illness forced him and his three siblings into foster care. After living in six different and difficult...

June T. Soloperto

June T. Soloperto

Apr 16, 2024

WORCESTER - June T. Soloperto passed away on April 16th, 2024. She was born on June 10, 1952, to Nishan and Helen (Kazarian) Nishanian of Worcester and she was a cherished member of the Worcester community where she was born and raised. June graduated from South High School in Worcester in 1970. She went on to earn a bachelor's degree...

Judith A. Sikes

Judith A. Sikes

Apr 15, 2024

Holden - Judith A. "Judy" (Eales) Sikes, 79, peacefully passed away surrounded by her loving family on Monday, April 15, 2024, at Saint Vincent Hospital in Worcester. Born on March 8, 1945 in Fall River, MA, Judy was the daughter of the late Charles and Priscilla (Coggeshall) Eales. She graduated from Nasson College with her BA in Government and served...

Noah Dupont

Noah Dupont

Apr 14, 2024

RUTLAND - It is with heavy hearts that we announce the untimely passing of Noah Michael Dupont at the age of 17. Noah left this world pursuing his greatest passion, racing, at a J Day Off Road event in Southwick on Sunday, April 14, 2024. Born in Worcester and raised in Rutland, Noah was the cherished son of Michael J....

John M. Davis

John M. Davis

Apr 9, 2024

STERLING - Fifth generation farmer and founding father of Davis Farmland, John Maddison Davis, age 86, of Sterling, passed peacefully at home on Tuesday, April 9, surrounded by family, after a courageous battle with acute myeloid leukemia. John was the son of Jonathan "Jock" and Elisabeth "Betty" (Maddison) Davis of Sterling. He attended Sterling schools before graduating with the first...

Robert "Bob" Ferguson

Robert "Bob" Ferguson

Apr 8, 2024

Robert "Bob" Ferguson, aged 99, passed away early April 8 at Notre Dame du Lac in Worcester. He is survived by two sons, Daniel (Terri) of Northwood, NH and Peter of Worcester; and two daughters Ann Ameno (Jules) of Boca Raton, FL, and Ellen Broadwell (Scott) of Oberlin, OH. He also leaves six grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. He was...

Jeffrey Robert Larson

Jeffrey Robert Larson

Apr 5, 2024

HOLDEN - Jeffrey R. Larson, 65, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, April 5, 2024. Born in Worcester and raised in Holden, Jeff was the son of the late Robert A. and Shirley M. (Olson) Larson. He is survived by a brother, David A. Larson and his wife, Debra of Holden; 2 uncles, an aunt, as well as many...

Michael Patrick Mahoney

Michael Patrick Mahoney

Apr 4, 2024

RUTLAND - Michael Patrick Mahoney (1958-2024) was a dedicated and hard-working man who always put the needs of others ahead of his own. He was born in Bronx, New York and later moved to Massachusetts where he made his home with his family. Michael was known for his compassionate nature, giving spirit, and witty sense of humor. Michael personally brought...

Inge Ursula (Schubert) O'Connor

Inge Ursula (Schubert) O'Connor

Apr 4, 2024

SHREWSBURY - Inge Ursula (Schubert) O'Connor, 92, a resident of Southgate at Shrewsbury, passed away on Thursday, April 4, 2024, after living a long, full, and at times difficult, but always love-filled life. She was born May 22, 1931, to the late Adele (Urban) and Wilhelm Schubert in the former eastern territory of Mechtal, Germany, which became Poland after WWII....

Ruth E. (Finger) Kimball

Ruth E. (Finger) Kimball

Apr 3, 2024

HOLDEN - Ruth E. (Finger) Kimball, 100, of Holden, MA, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 3, 2024, at Rose Monahan Hospice Home in Worcester, MA after a short illness. She was born in Antigo, Wisconsin, on June 28, 1923, daughter of Otto and Elsie (Kuehn) Finger, and had been a resident of Holden for many years, living on her...

Mary Eileen Lawter

Mary Eileen Lawter

Apr 1, 2024

PAXTON - It is with deep regret that we announce the passing of Mary Eileen Lawter of Paxton, Massachusetts on April 1, 2024. Mary Eileen died of natural causes. She was 68 years old. Mary Eileen, more commonly referred to as Eileen, was born in West Point, New York on January 6, 1956 to parents James and Maureen Lawter of...

Paul Papalilo

Paul Papalilo

Apr 1, 2024

HOLDEN – Paul Papalilo, age 55, passed away on Monday, April 1, 2024 at home in Holden with his family by his side. Born in Worcester, the son of the late Taki and Alexandra (Panagiotou) Papalilo. Paul was the most loving husband and father who worked so hard and provided the world for his family. There is nothing that would...