Obituaries

Local Obituaries

George H.  Friberg

George H. Friberg

Jul 7, 2013

HOLDEN - George H. Friberg, 99, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 7, 2013 at Homestead Hall Rest Home in Worcester. He was born in Stockholm, Sweden, the son of John and Hilda (Olson) Friberg. His beloved wife of 67 years, Charlotte M. (Bengtson) Friberg, passed away in 2010. He leaves two daughters, Carron Mentzer and her husband Stephen of...

Frederick John  Cameron

Frederick John Cameron

Jul 5, 2013

Biography OAKHAM - Frederick John Cameron, 82, of Oakham, passed away on Friday, July 5, 2013 at Saint Vincent Hospital, Worcester. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and under the care of Miles Funeral Home, 1158 Main Street, Holden.

Horace John  Zona

Horace John Zona

Jul 5, 2013

HOLDEN - Horace J. Zona, Sr., 89, died peacefully on Friday, July 5, 2013, at the Golden Living Center in Worcester. Born in Dorchester, Horace was the son of John and Prudence (Scandora) Zona and lived in Holden for many years. Horace was a graduate of Boston University Radio School and proudly served in the United States Army during World...

Sybil Goldberg  Arguijo

Sybil Goldberg Arguijo

Jun 30, 2013

Biography RUTLAND – Sybil A. Goldberg Arguijo, 61, passed away suddenly at home on Sunday, June 30, 2013. She leaves her husband of 22 years, Henry Arguijo; two sons, Joseph C. Arguijo and his wife Kerry and Jason R. Arguijo, all of Worcester; two sisters, Linda Goldberg of Minnesota and Faye Goldberg of New Hampshire; two granddaughters, Esperanza and Emelie...

Benson 'Ben' P.  Masterman

Benson 'Ben' P. Masterman

Jun 30, 2013

HOLDEN – Benson “Ben” P. Masterman, 76, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, June 30, 2013 while on vacation with his family. He was born in Worcester, the son of Philip N. and Sonia (Werblin) Masterman and had lived in Worcester and Leicester before moving to Holden in 1977. He leaves his loving wife of 48 years, Linda A. (Milliken) Masterman;...

Kenneth 'Weazel' E.  Chestna

Kenneth 'Weazel' E. Chestna

Jun 29, 2013

PRINCETON – Kenneth “Weazel” E. Chestna, 49, of Main St., passed away unexpectedly, Saturday, June 29th, while vacationing with his family in New Hampshire. He is survived by his mother, Sharon L. (White) Sullivan of Princeton, his 3 children, Joseph C. Gedman III of Princeton, Krystal L. Chestna and her partner Shaun Kinsman of Princeton, Keith E. Chestna of Worcester;...

Richard 'Bucko' W.  Barakian

Richard 'Bucko' W. Barakian

Jun 29, 2013

RUTLAND – Richard “Bucko” W. Barakian, 77, of Weaver Farm Road, died peacefully in the presence of his loving family on Saturday, June 29, 2013, at UMass Memorial Healthcare, Worcester after a brief illness. Born in Worcester and raised in West Boylston, Dick was the son of Haig and Aimee (Wood) Barakian and lived 45 years in Rutland. He leaves...

Janet 'Nana' R. (Thompson)  Laporte

Janet 'Nana' R. (Thompson) Laporte

Jun 29, 2013

RUTLAND – Janet “Nana” R. (Thompson) LaPorte, 78, passed away peacefully at home, under the loving care of her family, on Saturday, June 29, 2013. Born in Saxonville, Janet was the daughter Leslie and Ruby (Brown) Thompson and lived in Hubbardston 20 years before moving to Rutland in 1989. Janet trained to be a licensed practical nurse at Leominster Hospital...

Marion E. (Bowman)  Gould

Marion E. (Bowman) Gould

Jun 28, 2013

Biography BARRE – Marion E. (Bowman) Gould, 101, passed away at the home of her daughter on Friday, June 28, 2013 after an illness. Her husband of 63 years, John M. Gould passed away in 2002. She leaves two sons, J. Laurence Gould and his wife Carolyn of Wilmington and Thomas E.O. Gould and his wife Nancy of Slidell, LA;...

Diana L. (Crawford)  Savoie

Diana L. (Crawford) Savoie

Jun 27, 2013

OAKHAM – Diana L. (Crawford) Savoie, 59, of Crawford Road in Oakham, passed away peacefully under the loving care of her family on Thursday, June 27, 2013 at Saint Vincent Hospital, after a courageous battle and complications from Rheumatoid Arthritis. She was born on January 4, 1954 in Holden, the daughter of H. Roscoe and Cecile A. (Courteau) Crawford, lived...

Richmond 'Rich' Lewis  Greene

Richmond 'Rich' Lewis Greene

Jun 24, 2013

WEST BOYLSTON/PAXTON - Richmond “Rich” Lewis Greene, 92, of West Boylston, formerly of Paxton and Torrington, CT, passed away peacefully Monday, June 24, 2013. He was born in Forestville, CT on February 28, 1921 to Sylvia (Handy) and Lester Harlem Greene. He graduated from the University of Connecticut and attended Cornell University at Officer’s Candidate School with the onset of...

Kenneth  Frederick Happe

Kenneth Frederick Happe

Jun 24, 2013

HOLDEN - Kenneth Frederick Happe, 78, of Winthrop Lane, died peacefully on Monday evening, June 24, 2013. He was born in New York City, July 6, 1934, the son of Rose (Walker) and Howard C. Happe, Sr. He is survived by his brother Gregory R. Happe and his wife Julie of Houston, TX; nieces, Beverly Happe Forman and her husband...

Antonio E.  Oliveira

Antonio E. Oliveira

Jun 23, 2013

LANCASTER – Antonio E. Oliveira, 83, passed away on Sunday, June 23, 2013 at Sterling Village after an illness. He leaves his wife of 59 years, Jael G. Deoliveira; five children, Jeremias Deoliveira, Alzenir DaSilva, Aulenir Elis, all of Lancaster, Elenice Deoliveira and Rita Deoliveira both of Brazil; 16 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. Antonio was born in Bahia, Brazil, the...

William G.  Mackenzie

William G. Mackenzie

Jun 20, 2013

HOLDEN - William G. MacKenzie, Sr., 97, died on Thursday, June 20, 2013 following a period of declining health. He was born in Worcester, the son of the late William G. and Eliza (Bremner) MacKenzie and had lived in Holden for more than 60 years. William is survived by his wife of 68 years, Veronica E. (Yankus) MacKenzie of Worcester;...

Clara 'Nana' O. (Horstman)  Burnham

Clara 'Nana' O. (Horstman) Burnham

Jun 20, 2013

HOLDEN, MA / PALM HARBOR, FL – Clara “Nana” Odelia (Horstman) Burnham, 91, formerly of Holden, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 20, 2013 in Palm Harbor. She was born and raised in Holden, daughter of Frederick and Clara Odelia Horstman, and lived in Holden most of her life until retiring to Palm Harbor 10 years ago. Clara leaves her...

Alice Price  Merriam

Alice Price Merriam

Jun 19, 2013

STERLING/SALISBURY, VT - Alice Price Merriam, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 19, 2013, at Shard Villa in Salisbury, Vermont, after a short illness. She was born on April 30, 1920 in Brewer, Maine to Dougal and Alice (Cates) Price. Alice’s husband of 67 years, George H. Merriam, passed away in 2010. She is survived by her two children, Louise...

Frances T. (Dalton)  Vaughn

Frances T. (Dalton) Vaughn

Jun 18, 2013

WORCESTER – Frances T. (Dalton) Vaughn, 79, passed away on Tuesday, June 18, 2013 at St. Vincent Hospital after a brief illness. She leaves three sisters, Joni Morgan, Linda Miller, Vicki Cureton and a brother, Pete Mosteller, all of South Carolina; two cousins, Pamela Morse of Merrimack, NH and Ralph Morse, Jr. of Dumfries, VA. She was predeceased by a...

Bernice M. (Hood)  Anderson

Bernice M. (Hood) Anderson

Jun 17, 2013

Biography RUTLAND – Bernice M. Anderson, 74, of Pleasantdale Road, died peacefully with her loving family by her side, on Monday, June 17, 2013, at her home. She was born in Spencer, the daughter of Thomas and Rene (Sweet) Hood and lived 53 years in Rutland. Bernice graduated from Commerce High School in Worcester and attended Worcester State College. Professionally...

Joseph T.  Bruneau

Joseph T. Bruneau

Jun 16, 2013

HOLDEN – Joseph T. Bruneau, 70, of High Ridge Rd., died peacefully on Sunday, June 16, 2013 at UMass Memorial Healthcare, University Campus. Born and raised in Worcester, Mr. Bruneau was the son of George T. and Emily (Mysliewiec) Bruneau, and lived over 40 years in Holden. He leaves his former wife, Lillian (Kasavich) Bruneau ; three daughters, Susan Bruneau,...

Katrina  Riedle

Katrina Riedle

Jun 16, 2013

SPENCER – Katrina “Katy” I. (Crutcher) Riedle, 53, died Sunday, June 16, 2013 from injuries sustained in an auto accident in Leicester. She leaves her husband of 35 years, Frank D. Riedle; two daughters, Kathryn A. Mateucci and her husband Clodoaldo of East Brookfield and Theresa M. Oliveri and her husband Paul of Littleton; her mother Margaret G. (Wiles) Wilkins...