Obituaries

Local Obituaries

Marion (Saad)  Jazzar

Marion (Saad) Jazzar

Nov 3, 2012

WORCESTER – Marion Saad Jazzar, it is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Marion Saad Jazzar, at the age of 90. She passed away peacefully at Chateau Westmount in Montreal, Quebec on November 3rd, 2012. Marion will reunite with “the love of her life” for 67 years, her late husband, Raymond Jazzar who passed away earlier this...

Robert Irving  Sherbloom

Robert Irving Sherbloom

Nov 3, 2012

PRINCETON/OCALA, FL—Robert Irving Sherblom, 82, of S.W. 73rd Circle, formerly of Worcester and Princeton, died November 3, 2012 at Legacy Home in Ocala, FL after being stricken ill at home. He was born and raised in Worcester, the son of Arthur and Edna (Lane) Sherblom and was a graduate of Doherty Memorial High School. He was predeceased by his daughter,...

Eleanor M. (Goss)  Leonard

Eleanor M. (Goss) Leonard

Nov 3, 2012

Biography HOLDEN - Eleanor M. (Goss) Leonard, 89, of Wachusett Street, died peacefully on Saturday, November 3, 2012. Her husband of 61 years, Edward B. Leonard, died in 2007. Born in Boston, Eleanor was the daughter of Arthur S. and Eva E. (Price) Goss. She was raised in Natick, graduated from Natick High School and has lived in Holden since...

M. Beverly (Carrier)  Christian Sotnick

M. Beverly (Carrier) Christian Sotnick

Nov 2, 2012

SHREWSBURY/HOLDEN – M. Beverly (Carrier) Christian Sotnick, 85, of Shrewsbury, passed away on Friday, November 2, 2012 at UMass Memorial Health Care-Memorial Campus, Worcester, after a brief illness. The love of her life and husband of 32 years, Ralph J. Christian, died in 1980. She leaves her daughter, Sandra V. Flynn and her husband John of West Boylston; two grandchildren,...

Catherine D. (Tucholski)  Oldakowski

Catherine D. (Tucholski) Oldakowski

Nov 2, 2012

HOLDEN – Catherine D. (Tucholski) Oldakowski, 75, of Wachusett Street, died peacefully at home on Friday, November 2, 2012. She leaves her loving husband of 56 years, Stanley J. Oldakowski; four sons, Edward M. Oldakowski and his wife Nancy of Paxton, Stanley M. Oldakowski and his wife Marie of Barre, Thomas J. Oldakowski and his wife Elizabeth of West Boylston...

Edward D.  Jason Iii

Edward D. Jason Iii

Nov 1, 2012

NOTICE OF SERVICE RELOCATION The funeral service for Edward D. Jason III will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, November 8, at the Miles Funeral Home, 1158 Main Street, Holden, followed by interment at Worcester County Memorial Park, 217 Richards Avenue, Paxton. WEBSTER – Edward D. Jason, III, 54, of Malden Drive, died peacefully on Thursday, November 1, 2012...

Louise E. (Petterson)  Larrabee

Louise E. (Petterson) Larrabee

Nov 1, 2012

WEST BOYLSTON – Louise E. (Petterson) Larrabee, 86, of Shrewsbury Street, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, November 1, 2012 in the Holden Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center, Holden. Her husband of 49 years, Bill Larrabee, died in 1996. Born in Holden, she was the daughter of Iver and Lillian (Wagner) Petterson, and lived in West Boylston...

John  Devincentis

John Devincentis

Nov 1, 2012

STERLING – John DeVincentis, Jr., 58, of Belmont Drive, died peacefully in the presence of his loving family on Thursday, November 1, 2012 in Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston, as a result of complications from cancer surgery. John was born in Quincy, son of John and Muriel (Norris) DeVincentis, Sr., and lived in South Weymouth before moving to Sterling. John...

Constance 'Connie'  Mayo

Constance 'Connie' Mayo

Oct 31, 2012

HOLDEN – Constance “Connie” R. (Brodeur) Mayo, 82, of Jamieson Road, died peacefully on Wednesday, October 31, 2012 under the loving care of her family and the staff at Holden Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center in Holden. Born and raised in Worcester, she was the daughter of Wilfred E. and Bertha R. (Dubois) Brodeur and had lived in Holden since...

Dennis M.  Dickman

Dennis M. Dickman

Oct 30, 2012

GARDNER/HOLDEN – Dennis M. Dickman of Gardner, formerly of Holden, passed away at home on Tuesday, October 30, 2012. Born and raised in Holden, Dennis was the son of Everett L. and Shirley E. (Boquist) Dickman and lived 25 years in Gardner. Dennis graduated from Wachusett Regional High School in 1973 where he played varsity football, and later attended Quinsigamond...

Margaret M. (Dee)  O'Hare

Margaret M. (Dee) O'Hare

Oct 29, 2012

RUTLAND/QUINCY – Margaret M. (Dee) O’Hare, 88, passed away on Monday, October 29, 2012 at Tatnuck Park in Worcester. She was married for 50 years to James M. O’Hare, who passed away in 2001. She leaves two sons, Joseph D. O’Hare of Taunton and J. Paul O’Hare and his wife Janice of Santa Cruz, CA; four daughters, Mary Margaret O’...

Vivian F. (Rathay)  Ryan

Vivian F. (Rathay) Ryan

Oct 27, 2012

WORCESTER – Vivian F. (Rathay) Ryan, 91, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 27, 2012, while in the care of Brookhaven Hospice and the loving and compassionate staff at Sterling Village. She was predeceased by her husband, Robert J. Ryan and her brother, Roland Rathay. She leaves her devoted daughter, Sharon M. Soucy and her husband Edwin of Princeton; her...

Eleanor V. (Harney) Mathieu  Russell

Eleanor V. (Harney) Mathieu Russell

Oct 25, 2012

HOLDEN – Eleanora V. (Harney) Mathieu Russell, 96, formerly of Apple Tree Lane in Holden, died peacefully on Thursday, October 25, 2012 under the loving care of her family and the staff at Beaumont Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center in Worcester. Born in Worcester and raised in Paxton, Eleanora lived 35 years in Worcester and over 40 years in Holden....

Francis 'Frank' D.  O'Connell M.D.

Francis 'Frank' D. O'Connell M.D.

Oct 24, 2012

HOLDEN – Francis “Frank” D. O’Connell, M.D., 77, of Plymouth Road, Holden, died peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, October 24, 2012, at UMass Memorial Health Care, University Campus. Born and raised in Providence, RI, Dr. O’Connell moved to Uxbridge, MA as a teenager. He was the son of Dr. Francis D. and Mary M. (Brady) O’Connell. He...

Kevin P.  Kristoff

Kevin P. Kristoff

Oct 21, 2012

STERLING - Kevin P. Kristoff, 62, of Sterling passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, October 21, 2012 after a long illness. He leaves his loving wife, Candelora (Recupero) Kristoff; his daughter, Amanda and her husband, Adam Weissman; a sister, Deborah Dupuis of Sterling; three nephews, David, Dennis and Darrel Dupuis and his wife Lindsay;...

Deborah F. (Field)  Bennett

Deborah F. (Field) Bennett

Oct 21, 2012

AUBURN – Deborah F. (Field) Bennett, 95, of Auburn, formerly of Holden, died peacefully in her home on Sunday, October 21, 2012. She was born in Worcester, the daughter of Raymond H. and Flora (Moore) Field, and lived in Holden before moving to Auburn in 1939. Mrs. Bennett was predeceased by her loving husband, Alfred W. Bennett in 1989. She...

Elizabeth J. (Londergan)  Provost

Elizabeth J. (Londergan) Provost

Oct 20, 2012

Biography HOLDEN – Elizabeth “Betty” J. Provost, 93, formerly of Main Street, died peacefully on Saturday, October 20, 2012, in the presence of her loving family. Born and raised in Worcester, Betty was the daughter of Joseph and Mary Ellen (McGuinn) Londergan and lived 56 years in Holden. Betty graduated from Commerce High School in Worcester where she played field...

Ruth A. (Thomas)  Calcia

Ruth A. (Thomas) Calcia

Oct 19, 2012

STERLING – Ruth A. (Thomas) Calcia, 96, died peacefully on Friday, October 19, 2012 at UMass Memorial Healthcare-University Campus, Worcester. Ruth was born in Sterling, the daughter of Nellie (Brown) and Michael Thomas, and lived most of her life in Princeton. She is predeceased by her loving husband, Ernest A. Calcia and her adoring son, David E. Calcia. Ruth is...

Gordon S.  Newcomb

Gordon S. Newcomb

Oct 17, 2012

HOLDEN – Gordon S. Newcomb, 81, of Bullard Street, died peacefully on Wednesday, October 17, 2012, under the loving care of his beloved wife, Marie and the caring staff at Knollwood Nursing Center in West Boylston. Born in Worcester, Gordon was the son of Roy J. and Flora V. (Dalpe) Newcomb. Gordon graduated from Classical High School in 1950. After...

Maksim  Sulstarova

Maksim Sulstarova

Oct 17, 2012

Biography HOLDEN – Maksim Sulstarova, 63, passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, October 17, 2012. He leaves his wife of 28 years, Lindita (Tabaku) Sulstarova; two daughters, Klodeta Sulstarova and her husband Aaron Lemieux and Anisa Sulstarova all of Holden; and a brother, Bashkim Sulstarova of Greece. Maksim was born in Pogradec, Albania, the son...