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Alwyn E. Jensen
Jul 28, 2014
STUART, FL/SHREWSBURY, MA - Alwyn E. Jensen, 85, of Stuart, FL, formerly of Shrewsbury, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 28, 2014 at Saint Vincent Hospital, Worcester. Alwyn was born on November 10, 1928, in Worcester, to the late Orla B. and Flora C. (Eames) Jensen. He was raised in Paxton, lived 23 years in Shrewsbury before moving to Palm...
Louis R. Latino
Jul 27, 2014
WORCESTER - Louis R. Latino, a lifelong Worcester resident, peacefully went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, July 27, 2014. Louis was born on August 25, 1935, son of the late Joseph J. and Mary (Canzano) Latino. He graduated from South High School and later studied printing at Worcester Boys Trade School. He was a master...
Robert J. Horrigan
Jul 27, 2014
HOLDEN – Robert “Bob” J. Horrigan, 82, of Holden, died peacefully on Sunday, July 27, 2014 at the Holden Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center. Born in Worcester and raised in Holden, Bob was the son of Michael J. Horrigan of Charlestown and Jeannette (Creamer) Horrigan of Holden, and lived his entire life in Holden. Bob graduated from Holden High School...
Isaac Smith
Jul 27, 2014
WORCESTER - Isaac Smith, 100, of Worcester, died on Sunday, July 27, 2014 at the Christopher House. His wife of 58 years, Dora (Goldstein) Smith died in 2000. He leaves a son, Neil Smith and his wife, Jennifer of Worcester; two daughters, Gail Smith of Worcester and Beverly, wife of Stuart Dickens of Kingston, RI; five grandchildren, Alisa, wife of...
John M. Crystoff
Jul 25, 2014
Biography JEFFERSON - John M. Crystoff, 60, passed away on Friday, July 25, 2014 at home. Besides his father, John leaves his brother, William R. Crystoff and his wife, Vincenza of Mt. Storm, West Virginia and his sister, Linda J. Pasquale of Rutland; as well as several nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, August 9th,...
John T. Fleming
Jul 24, 2014
WORCESTER – John T. Fleming, 67, of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 24, 2014, at Saint Vincent Hospital in Worcester, following a courageous battle with cancer, with his loving family by his side. John was born in Worcester, the son of James and Helen (Siemienski) Fleming and graduated from St. Peter’s High School in Worcester. He leaves his...
Barbara A. (Plankey) Poplis
Jul 23, 2014
Barbara A. (Plankey) Poplis, 85, died peacefully on Wednesday, July 23, 2014, at the Saint Vincent Hospital following an illness. Barbara was born in Burlington, Vermont, daughter of the late Noah and J. Shirley (Clarke) Plankey. During her youth, Barbara’s family moved to Worcester, where she graduated from North High School. She spent several years as a clock assembler for...
Violet V. (Bergquist) Spencer
Jul 23, 2014
HOLDEN - Violet V. (Bergquist) Spencer of Holden, died Wednesday, July 23, 2014. She was the beloved wife of Harry I. Spencer, Jr., her husband of 63 years. Vi is survived by her three children, Nancy E. Spencer and her life partner, Jerry Haynie of Lakewood, CO, Harry I. Spencer, III and his wife, Nancy of Rutland, Carol H. (Spencer)...
Frances P. (Farinelli) Lonardo
Jul 21, 2014
SHREWSBURY/HOLDEN – Frances P. (Farinelli) Lonardo, 89, passed away on Monday, July 21, 2014, at Worcester Rehabilitation Health Care Center after an illness. She leaves three sons, Richard L. Wood and his wife, Eileen of Holden, Ronald P. Wood of Clinton and Frederick J. Lonardo and his wife, Cheryl of Holden; a sister, Elsa Loughlin of Lincoln, RI; four grandchildren,...
Gordon J. Hannam
Jul 18, 2014
HOLDEN – Gordon J. Hannam, 73, of Jefferson, passed away on Friday, July 18, 2014 at Rose Monahan Hospice Home in Worcester. He leaves his loving wife, Elaine M. (Boucher) Hannam after 45 years of marriage. He also leaves his two daughters, Cheryl A. Hannam and Colleen R. Hannam and her companion, John MacGeachey all of Rutland; two sisters, Patricia...
Sandra N. (Blum) Williams
Jul 17, 2014
HUBBARDSTON - Sandra N. (Blum) Williams, 63, formerly of Rutland and Holden, passed away on Thursday, July 17, 2014 at Mass General Hospital in Boston after an illness. Her husband, Kenneth M. Williams passed away in 2012. She leaves two daughters, Shelley Eckert of Hubbardston and Jodi Eckert of Jefferson; a son, Joseph Eckert of Fitchburg; a sister, Carol Soucy...
Kenneth J. Banis
Jul 14, 2014
Biography HOLBROOK - Kenneth John Banis, 66, of Holbrook, died on July 14, 2014. Funeral arrangements are under the care of Miles Funeral Home, 1158 Main Street, Holden.
Ruth A. (Wilson) Mccauley
Jul 12, 2014
HOLDEN - Ruth A. (Wilson) McCauley, 83, of Nelson St., passed away peacefully in the presence of her loving family on Saturday, July 12, 2014 at UMass Memorial Healthcare, Lake Ave., Worcester. Born in Worcester and raised in Boylston, Ruth was the daughter of Raymond and Doris (Rondeau) Wilson and lived 64 years in Holden. Ruth attended Commerce High School...
Rene P. Helie
Jul 9, 2014
RUTLAND – Rene P. Helie, Jr., 66, died Wednesday, July 9, 2014, of injuries he sustained in a single car accident in Holden. Rene was born and raised in Winchendon, the son of the late Ranie P. Helie, Sr. and Dorothy M. (Travaglini) Helie. He graduated from Murdock High School and then attended the New England School of Accounting and...
Robert B. 'Rob' Weston
Jul 6, 2014
NORTH BROOKFIELD – Robert B. Weston, 50, was surrounded by his family when he died peacefully at the home of his sister following a courageous 6-month battle with pancreatic cancer. Rob was born in Worcester. He worked as a deliveryman for Better Electric in Worcester for many years. He previously worked as a machinist and heavy equipment operator. Rob enjoyed...
Dana J. Macalister
Jul 6, 2014
GARDNER - Dana J. MacAlister, 59, was taken home by Jesus on Sunday July 6, 2014 at home, surrounded by his loving family, following a brave fight with cancer. He was born in Marlborough. He graduated from Wachusett Regional High School in Holden. Later, he acquired a real estate license and a class B driver’s license. Over the years, he...
Mabel E. (Davidson) Morrow
Jul 4, 2014
PAXTON – Mabel E. (Davidson) Morrow, 86, passed away on Friday, July 4, 2014 at the Meadows in Leicester after an illness. She was born in Sterling, the daughter of Harrison L. and Helen L. (Gilbert) Davidson and had lived most of her life in Paxton. Her husband of 55 years, Stuart W. Morrow, passed away in 2002. She leaves...
Georgienne (Durkee) Goodnow
Jul 4, 2014
SHREWSBURY – Georgienne (Durkee) Goodnow, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 4, 2014, at the UMass Memorial Hospital, Worcester. She had lived in Holden and later West Boylston and Boylston for many years prior to moving to Westborough, and then to the Southgate community in Shrewsbury in 2009. She also had a summer residence in Sterling. She was born in...
Margaret E. (Wheeler) Valiton
Jul 4, 2014
Biography GARDNER - Margaret E. Valiton, 96, of Gardner, died at home on Friday, July 4, 2014 with her daughter and son-in-law at her side. She was born to the late Mary Wheeler Thompson and Charles Howard Thompson. She was married to the late Kenneth R. Valiton and lived in Ashburnham for many years. Margaret was a graduate of the...
Margaret E. (Wheeler) Valiton
Jul 4, 2014
GARDNER - Margaret E. Valiton, 96, of Gardner, died at home on Friday, July 4, 2014 with her daughter and son-in-law at her side. She was born to the late Mary Wheeler Thompson and Charles Howard Thompson. She was married to the late Kenneth R. Valiton and lived in Ashburnham for many years. Margaret was a graduate of the Henry...
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