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Grace M. (Evans) Van Tassel
Jul 2, 2012
WEST BOYLSTON/HOLDEN – Grace M. (Evans) Van Tassel, 87, of Briarwood Circle, West Boylston and formerly of Holden, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, July 2, 2012. She was born in East Nassau, New York the daughter of Erwin J. and Jennie (Gearing) Evans. Her loving husband of 68 years, Dr. Roger C. Van Tassel, Professor Emeritus of Economics...
Albert G. Orne
Jul 2, 2012
SPENCER - Albert G. Orne, Jr., 54, of Main Street, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, July 2, 2012 in Saint Vincent Hospital, Worcester. He leaves his loving wife of 15 years, Christine M. (Fogg) Orne; his son, Nathan D. Orne of North Brookfield; three daughters, Krystal Clark and her husband Justin of Barre, Gabrielle Muriel Orne and Emily Donna Orne,...
James R. Beausoleil
Jun 30, 2012
Born: November 26, 1956 Place of Birth: Woonsocket, RI Death: June 30, 2012 Place of Death: Norwich, CT Occupation: Mechanical Engineer at Legrand Wiremold in West Hartford, CT, for the past 6 years. Previously he worked at OS Walker in Worcester for 22 years Hobbies: Enjoyed salt-water fishing on his boat in Long Island Sound and his family
Irene E. (Derosier) Fleming
Jun 30, 2012
HOLDEN – Irene E. (Derosier) Fleming, 91, passed away on Saturday, June 30, 2012 at Kindred Transitional Care in Marlborough after an illness. She was the wife of the late Jeremiah Fleming. She leaves a son, Joseph Fleming and his wife Valerie of Jefferson; two granddaughters, Kathleen Fleming of Dracut and Kara Fleming of Worcester. Irene was born in Grafton,...
Helen S. Harding
Jun 29, 2012
HOLDEN – Helen S. Harding, 101, a lifelong servant of the Holden community, died peacefully at the Oakdale Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center in West Boylston on the evening of Friday, June 29, 2012. Helen was born in Worcester on February 16, 1911, the daughter of Charles E. and Amy Louise (Randall) Snow, and lived most of her life in...
Donald 'Rick' H. Cooney
Jun 29, 2012
RUTLAND – Donald “Rick” H. Cooney, Jr., 60, of Maple Avenue, died on Friday, June 29, 2012 at UMass Memorial Healthcare – University Campus in Worcester. Rick was born in Worcester, the son of Donald H. and Hildred I. (White) Cooney and lived most of his life in Rutland. Rick graduated from Wachusett Regional High School in Holden and worked...
Charlotte A. (Nelson) Daigle
Jun 29, 2012
Biography HOLDEN – Charlotte A. (Nelson) Daigle, 85, a lifelong Holden resident, died peacefully on Friday, June 29, 2012 at the Holden Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center. Charlotte was born in Holden on December 8, 1926, the daughter of Einar and Agnes (Moran) Nelson. Her loving husband of 47 years, Edmond J. Daigle, died in 1996. She is survived by...
Richard 'Dick' J. Montbleau
Jun 27, 2012
HOLDEN – Richard “Dick” J. Montbleau, 74, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, June 27, 2012 at Saint Vincent Hospital in Worcester after a long illness. He was born in Lowell and lived there for 39 years before moving to Holden where he has lived for the past 35 years. He was the son of the late...
Paul R. Dupont
Jun 25, 2012
WEST BOYLSTON, MA / HOOKSETT, NH – Paul R. DuPont, 59, passed away on Monday, June 25, 2012 at the Rose Monahan Hospice Home in Worcester after an illness. He was born in Worcester, the son of Roy W. and Ann Rita (Grigas) DuPont, Sr. and lived in West Boylston before moving New Hampshire 25 years ago. He leaves a...
Richard A. Carr
Jun 24, 2012
SPENCER – Richard A. Carr, Jr. 35, passed away unexpectedly on the morning of Sunday, June 24, 2012. He was born in Worcester on November 10, 1976 and moved to Spencer five years ago. Richard worked with his wife Crystal for New England Land Survey, Inc. and had previously worked at Gentex Optics for many years. He is survived by...
Marion E. O'Connor
Jun 19, 2012
SHIRLEY – Marion Ellen O’Connor, 78, formerly of West Concord, passed away at home on Tuesday, June 19, 2012. She was born in Providence, Rhode Island the daughter of W. Harold “Skip” and Blanche H. (Silvy) O’Connor. Marion graduated from Concord High School and was a self employed gardener. A very unique lady, Marion “The Plant Lady”, was happiest when...
Margie Germagian
Jun 18, 2012
Biography HUBBARDSTON – Margie Germagian, 44, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, June 18, 2012. She passed in her home surrounded by her loving family. The daughter of the late Niels-Peter Hansen, Margie leaves her husband of 18 years, Mark H. Germagian; three children, Gregory, Alison and Seth Germagian; her mother, Deborah A. (Howard) Hansen of Hubbardston;...
Raymond Jazzar
Jun 12, 2012
MONTREAL, CANADA-It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Raymond Jazzar at the age of 89. He passed away peacefully with his family by his side on June 12, 2012 in Montreal, Canada. He will be deeply missed by his beloved wife of 67 years, Marion (Saad) formerly of Worcester; his daughters Donna, Carol and Deborah (Christian...
Robert Guillotte
Jun 11, 2012
RUTLAND – Robert Guillotte, 88, a resident of Rutland for over 65 years, passed away on Monday, June 11, 2012 at Radius Health Care of Worcester after an illness. He was born and raised in North Oxford, the son of Dona E. and Elmira (Berry) Guillotte and graduated from Worcester Boys Trade School in 1941. His wife of 56 years,...
Lawrence E. Germain
Jun 7, 2012
HOLDEN/WORCESTER – Lawrence E. Germain, 74, a Holden resident for over 40 years, passed away at home with family on Thursday, June 7, 2012 after a long illness. He was born in Worcester, the son of Lawrence E. and Mary (Pacenka) Germain, Sr. and graduated from Worcester Boy’s Trade School. He leaves a daughter, Kelly Michele and her husband James...
Robert J. Lambert
Jun 6, 2012
OAKHAM – Robert “Bob” J. Lambert, 72, of East Hill Road, passed away on Wednesday, June 6, 2012. Born in Worcester, Bob was the son of Emil N. and Germaine L. (Croteau) Lambert and lived all his life in the Worcester area and recently moved to Oakham. Bob will be remembered as a wonderful father, husband, and grandfather who was...
Florence I. (Boyd) Newton
Jun 6, 2012
STERLING – Florence I. (Boyd) Newton, 96, formerly of Hubbardston and Holden, died peacefully on Wednesday, June 6, 2012, at Sterling Village, Sterling. Florence was born on September 14, 1915, the daughter of E. Wayne and Florence (Wood) Boyd, and lived in Worcester for many years. Her loving husband of 48 years, George P. Newton, died in 1986. She is...
Richard P. Bertone
Jun 6, 2012
PAXTON – Richard “Rick” P. Bertone, 45, of Paxton died peacefully on Wednesday, June 6, 2012, at Parson Hill Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Worcester. Rick was born in Worcester on May 30, 1967, raised in Grafton, and lived several years in Paxton. Rick worked many years for various local paving contractors. He enjoyed fishing and especially spending time with...
Howard J. Doyle
Jun 5, 2012
HOLDEN – Howard J. Doyle, 90, passed away on Tuesday, June 5, 2012 at Knollwood Nursing Center in West Boylston surrounded by the love of family. He was born and raised in Worcester, the son of Daniel F. and Clara E. (Auger) Doyle and moved to Holden where he resided for 60 years. His wife of 62 years, Elizabeth “Betty”...
Russell D. Graves
May 30, 2012
HOLDEN/SHREWSBURY – Russell D. Graves, 73, passed away on Wednesday, May 30, 2012 at UMass Memorial Healthcare – University Campus after an illness. He leaves his wife of 51 years, Elizabeth A. (Hearns) Graves; a son, Stephen D. Graves and his wife Alison of Jefferson; a daughter, Cynthia A. (Graves) O’Brien and her husband Timothy of Holden; two brothers, Richard...
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