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Sheri Lee (Smith) Pierce
Jan 4, 2024
Sheri Lee “Shesh” (Smith) Pierce died unexpectedly in her home in Sterling on Thursday, January 4, 2024, where she had lived for the past 25 years, after a tiring battle with M.S. Sheri was born on August 31, 1960, in Gardner, a daughter to Ronald and Elizabeth Smith, both predeceased, along with her sister, Linda Smith Burden. She leaves behind...
Beatrice T. Charette
Jan 2, 2024
North Oxford - Beatrice T. (Campaneli) Charette, 91, died peacefully at Leominster Rehabilitation and Nursing Center on Tuesday, January 2, 2024. She was born in Worcester, the daughter of the late Joseph and Marion (Bisceglia) Campaneli and had lived in North Oxford for 29 years. Beatrice graduated from Commerce High School and proudly served in the United States Air Force....
Tara M. Keegan
Jan 2, 2024
The Funeral Mass for Tara M. Keegan is available for streaming via the following link: https://client.tribucast.com/tcid/2217631646 . WORCESTER/LEICESTER - Tara M. Keegan, 42, received her boarding pass to heaven and departed unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 2, 2024, at UMass Memorial Medical Center, University Campus. Born in Worcester and later raised in Leicester, Tara was the cherished daughter of Fintan and...
Elbis Eknayan
Jan 1, 2024
WORCESTER - Elbis (Tecimler) Eknayan, a cherished member of the community, passed away peacefully at UMass Memorial - Lake Avenue Campus in Worcester on Monday, January 1, 2024, at the age of 89. Born and raised in Istanbul, Turkey, Elbis was the daughter of Serope and Flora Tecimler, and she spent the last 45 years of her life in Worcester....
Sarah (Swan) Lindberg
Dec 31, 2023
WORCESTER - Sarah A. Lindberg, 87, of Holden, MA, passed away on December 31, 2023, after a brief illness at UMASS Memorial Medical Center, surrounded by her family. Born in Worcester, Sarah was the daughter of Helen (Olson), who passed when Sarah was a young child, and Robert E. Swan, and stepmother, Phyllis (Stevens) Swan. Her husband, Richard “Dick” Lindberg...
Joan E. Billiter
Dec 28, 2023
FITCHBURG - Joan E. Billiter passed away on Thursday, December 28, 2023. She was born in Gardner and was the daughter of Joseph F. LeBlanc and Gladys V. (Putnam) LeBlanc. Joan loved her family. She leaves her beloved partner, Joseph C. Dwyer; her two children, Charles Billiter and his wife Sarah, Renata Billiter Wiggin and her husband, Phillip; three grandchildren,...
Carol (Hurwitz) Woolf
Dec 27, 2023
WORCESTER – Carol T. (Hurwitz) Woolf, 89, died peacefully on Wednesday, December 27 at Dodge Park Rest Home after a period of declining health. Born in Boston, Carol was the daughter of Hyman and Gertrude (Geller) Hurwitz. Carol made her home and raised her two daughters in Worcester. After earning a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Massachusetts, she pursued...
William H. Sandberg, Jr.
Dec 26, 2023
Princeton - William H. Sandberg, Jr., 82, died peacefully at home on Tuesday, December 26, 2023. He was born in Worcester, the son of the late William H. and Mabel (Embair) Sandberg and was raised in Oxford. William graduated from Oxford High School and went on to proudly serve in the U.S. Army. He married his beloved, Sophie (Lupenski) and...
Shirley (Singer) Kane
Dec 23, 2023
The Memorial Service for Shirley Kane will be available for livestreaming at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, January 2nd via the following link: https://emanuelsinai.org/live-streams/ WORCESTER – Shirley (Singer) Kane, age 89 of Worcester, MA, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 23, 2023. She was surrounded by the loving presence of her family throughout her final days. Born on July 8, 1934...
Virginia (Ginnie) A. (Lindquist) Samra
Dec 23, 2023
Virginia (Ginnie) A. (Lindquist) Samra, age 91, passed away peacefully on December 23, 2023, at her home surrounded by her loving husband Raymond, and their children and grandchildren. Born in Worcester, Virginia was the daughter of Anna (Hunter) Lindquist and Gustav Lindquist. She graduated from Commerce High school in 1950 where she was very active in sports. Virginia and Raymond...
George L. Lacroix
Dec 23, 2023
HOLDEN - George L. LaCroix passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 23, 2023, surrounded by family. He leaves his wife, Jane Ellen LaCroix of 58 years; two sons, Brian LaCroix and his wife, Gail, Garrett LaCroix and his wife, Jennifer; six grandchildren, Natalie Getty, Kyle Getty, Caroline Getty, Sam LaCroix, Preston LaCroix and Madison LaCroix. He was predeceased by his...
Arthur E. Powell, Jr.
Dec 21, 2023
SPENCER - Arthur E. "Rusty", Powell, Jr., 71, beloved Husband, Son, Stepfather, true friend, sailed away in peaceful waters, surrounded by his loving family on December 21, 2023. He leaves behind his loving wife and partner of over twenty years, Linette "Alinora" Eleanor Powell, his mother, Norma Powell, his four cherished stepchildren, Jessica Dake, husband Justin Dake, granddaughters Olivia Eleanor...
Marie E. Calderone
Dec 20, 2023
STERLING - Marie Calderone, a remarkable woman, passed away peacefully at the age of 89 on December 20, 2023, at her daughter Corinne's home, surrounded by family, friends and much love. As a young widow, Marie faced life challenges with unparalleled strength and courage. She embraced her role as a mother to Theresa Coache (husband Dennis), Albert Calderone (wife Diane),...
Barbara A. (Knight) Scholl
Dec 20, 2023
PAXTON - Barbara A. (Knight) Scholl, 89, of Paxton, died peacefully, surrounded by her family on Wednesday, December 20, 2023. Her husband of 49 years, Charles J. Scholl (Chuck), predeceased her in 2007. She leaves a daughter, Amy A. Halloran and her husband, Terence of Northborough; two sons, John A. Scholl and his wife, Sherry of San Ramon, CA, and...
Ross Edward Roberts
Dec 18, 2023
Worcester – Ross E. Roberts, 77, died peacefully at home on Monday, December 18, 2023 with his devoted wife by his side. He was born in Springfield, the son of Alfred L. and Ruth E. (Watts) Roberts and grew up in Agawam. Ross attended high school in Agawam and went on to earn his Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical...
Phyllis M. (Charbonneau) Bousquet
Dec 17, 2023
Holden - Phyllis May Bousquet (Charbonneau) age 91 passed away December 17, 2023, at Central Bedford Memorial Hospital, VA with her daughters Linda and Lori at her side. Her last known address was Colony Retirement Apartments in Holden for 6 years. She leaves four daughters; Linda Shaw from Thaxton, VA, Lori Bailey from Body Camp, VA, Debra Deangelis from Rotunda...
Dennis P. Goselin
Dec 17, 2023
HOLDEN – Dennis P. Goselin, age 81, passed away peacefully with family by his side on Sunday, December 17, 2023, at The Christopher House in Worcester. He is survived by his loving wife of 39 years, Diane M. (Abasciano) Goselin and his five children, Lisa Mainella of Fall River, Lorry Spring of Erving, Eric Goselin and his wife Lisa, of...
Dolores Black Levitt
Dec 17, 2023
NORTHBOROUGH –Dolores P. (Black) Levitt, age 90, died peacefully on Sunday, December 17th, at Dodge Park Rest Home, after a long journey. Born in Philadelphia, Dolores was the daughter of Carl and Harriet Black. Dolores will be lovingly missed and remembered by her daughter, Linda Levitt of Northborough, who was dedicated to her mother’s care during her many years of...
Kathy L. Chrismer
Dec 16, 2023
PAXTON - Dr. Kathy Chrismer, 67, of Paxton, formerly of Syracuse NY, died peacefully on December 16, 2023, in Worcester, MA. She leaves behind her longtime partner Stephen Crowe of Paxton; brother David Chrismer (Lori) of Johns Creek GA; sister Karen Hogan (Tim) of Liverpool NY; nieces Natalie Overton (Chris) of Charlotte NC and Margo Chrismer of Nashville TN; nephews...
Robert C. Murray, Jr.
Dec 16, 2023
HOLDEN - Robert C. Murray, Jr., a passionate family man known for his dry sense of humor, peacefully passed away at the age of 60 in the comfort of his home on Saturday, December 16, surrounded by his loving family. Born and raised in Akron, Ohio, Bob was the beloved son of Robert C. and Audrey (Peterson) Murray and had...
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