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Tina M. Sellars
Sep 21, 2012
GARDNER – Tina M. Sellars, 42, died on September 21, 2012 at Leominster Hospital after a brief illness. Tina was born in Leominster, the daughter of Arnold G. and Wanda M. (Rugg) Sellars and had lived in Sterling, Ashburnham and Leominster before moving to Gardner. She is survived by her devoted parents, Wanda M. (Rugg) and Arnold G. Sellars of...
Helen Loudon Smith
Sep 20, 2012
Biography WEST BOYLSTON – Helen Loudon Smith, 75, formerly of Summit, New Jersey, passed away on Thursday, September 20, 2012 at UMass Memorial Healthcare – University Campus after an illness. She leaves two daughters, Caroli S. Flodstrom and her husband Robert of Upton and Deborah S. Hodgkins and her husband Stephen of Princeton; a sister, Barbara Boyd of Charlotte, Vermont;...
Mary Elizabeth (Golden) Mackenzie
Sep 20, 2012
STERLING – Mary Elizabeth (Golden) MacKenzie, 85, passed peacefully under the loving care of her family and the staff at Oakdale Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center on Thursday, September 20, 2012. Mary was born in Jamaica Plain the daughter of John and Elizabeth (Schneekloth) Golden and had lived in Sterling for over 45years. She is survived by her husband of...
George H. Bonsall
Sep 20, 2012
TUCSON, ARIZONA - George H. Bonsall, 68, of Tucson, Arizona, passed away while on vacation in Thasos Island, Greece. He was born in Hackensack, New Jersey, son of Harrison H. and Ruth T. (Knoll) Bonsall. At the request of his family, no obituary will be published.
Joseph S. Gulachenski
Sep 17, 2012
HOLDEN – Joseph S. Gulachenski, 89, passed away on Monday, September 17, 2012 at Briarwood Circle, West Boylston after an illness. He was born in Jaslo, Poland, the son of Michael and Julia Gulachenski and lived in Holden for over 50 years before moving to Briarwood Circle in 2009. He leaves his wife of 38 years, Patricia D. Megnin Gulachenski;...
Catherine (Callahan) Kee
Sep 16, 2012
PAXTON/DUNELLEN, NEW JERSEY - Catherine (Callahan) Kee, 91, died peacefully on Sunday, September 16, 2012, in the Holden Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. Catherine was born and raised in Hoboken, New Jersey, the daughter of Patrick and Hanna (Sullivan) Callahan. She worked as a secretary/receptionist for many years, lastly for National Starch and Chemical Corp. in Bridgewater, NJ. Her devoted husband...
Sandra Mae (Jordan) Mcauliffe
Sep 13, 2012
HOLDEN – Sandra Mae (Jordan) McAuliffe, 65, passed away at home on Sepember 13, 2012 surrounded by her loving family after a long battle with cancer. She leaves her husband of 40 years, Jack H. McAuliffe; a daughter, Maria McAuliffe and her fiancé, Gary Janke and her granddaughter, Jeweliana Janke with whom she lived. She also leaves three daughters, Cassandra...
Andrew 'Andy' G. Johnson
Sep 13, 2012
HOLDEN – Andrew “Andy” G. Johnson, Sr., 89, of South Road, died on Thursday, September 13, 2012, at UMass Memorial Healthcare in Worcester. Born in Holden, Andy was the son of Edwin and Elvira (Nelson) Johnson and lived there all of his life. Andy graduated from Holden High School in 1940 and worked at his family’s plumbing business, Edwin H....
Margaret N. (Johnson) Slattery
Sep 12, 2012
HOLDEN – Margaret N. (Johnson) Slattery, 70, passed away on Wednesday, September 12, 2012, at Holden Rehabilitation and Nursing Center after an illness. Margaret was born in Worcester, the daughter of the late Arthur R. Johnson and lived in Worcester before moving to Holden 50 years ago. Her husband of 20 years, Ralph F. Slattery, passed away in 1980. She...
Sandra A. (Jacobson) Packard
Sep 12, 2012
HOLDEN – Sandra A. (Jacobson) Packard, 73, of Fairchild Drive, a lifelong resident of Holden, died peacefully in her home on Wednesday, September 12, 2012. She leaves her husband of 32 years, Stephen J. Packard, Sr.; two sons, Richard F. McElhiney, Jr. of South Yarmouth and Sean M. McElhiney of Richmond, New Hampshire: a daughter, Sandra L. Vitale of Wall,...
Lorraine E. (Arell) Fleming
Sep 11, 2012
HOLDEN/WORCESTER – Lorraine E. (Arell) Fleming, 88, died peacefully at her son’s home in the presence of her loving family on Tuesday, September 11, 2012 after an illness. Born in North Oxford and raised in Jefferson, Lorraine was the daughter of Louis and Lena (DeLude) Arell. She later resided in Worcester until returning to Holden recently. She graduated from Holden...
Jean 'Eugenia' A. Zemaitaitis
Sep 9, 2012
WORCESTER/HOLDEN – Jean “Eugenia” A. Zemaitaitis, 93, a Worcester resident for 80 years, passed away on Sunday, September 9, 2012 at Notre Dame Long Term Care Center in Worcester after an illness. She was born in Worcester, the daughter of Michael and Mary (Palubeckas) Zemaitaitis and graduated from Commerce High School. Eugenia was a machine operator at Wright Machine for...
Lois E. (Mullen) Podesta
Sep 9, 2012
HOLDEN – Lois E. (Mullen) Podesta, 84, of Holden, died peacefully in the presence of her loving family and caring staff at Radius Healthcare Center in Worcester on Sunday, September 9, 2012. Born and raised in Donora, Pennsylvania, Lois was the daughter of Charles F. and Margaret L. (Harrison) Mullen and lived 45 years in Holden. Lois graduated from Donora...
Daniel S. Skow
Sep 6, 2012
STURBRIDGE/ARIZONA – Daniel S. Skow, 27, of Tucson, Arizona, formerly of Sturbridge, died on Thursday, September 6, 2012. Born in Worcester, Danny was raised in Boylston, lived several years in Sturbridge and four years in Tucson. Danny graduated from Tantasqua Regional High School in Sturbridge and worked as a local stone mason. He was free spirited and will be remembered...
Bernadette D. (Doyle) Boyce
Sep 5, 2012
Biography HOLDEN – Bernadette D. (Doyle) Boyce, passed away at the age of 93 on Wednesday, September 5, 2012 at UMass Memorial Healthcare – University Campus. She was born in Cambridge and lived in Holden for the past 67 years. She is predeceased by her husband, Donald R. Boyce, Sr., who died in 1982, their son, Thomas, granddaughter, Brianna Emma...
Darrell G. Wells
Sep 5, 2012
AUBURN – Darrell G. Wells, 62, passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, September 5, 2012, after an illness. He was born in Fayetteville, Tennessee, the son of James and Virginia (McClure) Wells and lived in Auburn for over 30 years. He leaves his wife of 30 years, Margaret C. (Amsden) Wells; two sons, James Wells...
Nina P. (Smith) Desroches
Sep 4, 2012
DUXBURY/HOLDEN – Nina P. (Smith) Desroches, 60, formerly of Holden, died at home in the presence of her loving family on Tuesday, September 4, 2012 after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Worcester, Nina was the daughter of Parker S. and Marlene J. (Krieger) Smith. She was raised in Holden and lived the last 27 years in Duxbury. Nina...
May E. (Vincent) Delsignore
Sep 2, 2012
HOLDEN – May E. (Vincent) DelSignore, 91, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, September 2, 2012 under the loving care of her family, the staff at Visiting Angels and the staff at VNA Hospice. Her husband of 70 years and love of her life, Lieutenant Colonel Rinaldo “Buck” M. DelSignore passed away at home on Thursday, August 16th with...
Doreen Ellen Slovin
Aug 29, 2012
HOLDEN – Doreen Ellen Slovin, 53, of Jefferson, died at home unexpectedly on Wednesday, August 29, 2012 with her wife, Barbara Sorley Slovin at her side. She was born in Worcester, the daughter of Claire Slovin Gurney and the late Robert L. Slovin. She is predeceased by her identical twin sister, Noreen Lois Slovin and stepfather, Gordon T. Gurney. Doreen...
Columbus 'Cole' Andrews
Aug 28, 2012
PAXTON – Columbus “Cole” Andrews, 77, died on August 28, 2012 after a stay at the Beth Israel Medical Center in New York City. He was born in the small Georgia town of Cordele, the son of Wilson and Grace L. Andrews, and grew up in Newark, NJ. Mr. Andrews is survived by his beloved wife of 40 years, Helen...
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