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Shirley L. Wagner
Sep 2, 2023
Holden - Shirley L. Wagner, 91, died peacefully at home on Saturday, September 2, 2023. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude's Children's Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105, or the Worcester County Animal Rescue League, 139 Holden St, Worcester, MA 01606. Funeral services are private and under the care of Miles Funeral Home,...
Rose Anne Ferrandino
Sep 1, 2023
WORCESTER - Rose Anne (Leary) Ferrandino born in Worcester, MA on August 12, 1936, and died in Northborough, MA at the Coleman House Assisted Living Residences on September 1, 2023, shortly after her 87th birthday. Rose Anne was the oldest of four children who had a wonderful childhood growing up on Edgeworth Street in Worcester, MA with their mother and...
Roland A. "Papa" Pyche, Jr.
Sep 1, 2023
West Boylston – Roland A. “Papa” Pyche, Jr., 88, died peacefully on Friday, September 1, 2023, at UMass Memorial Healthcare – University Campus, Worcester. He was born in Worcester, the son of Roland A. Pyche, Sr. and Bertha (Sieswerda) Pyche and grew up in the Green Hill neighborhood in Worcester. Roland graduated from Worcester Boys Trade School with a focus...
Kathleen Ganczarski
Aug 31, 2023
STERLING - Kathleen (Peterson) Ganczarski, 69, valiantly fought a long and courageous battle with cancer. She passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, August 31, 2023, with her loving family by her side. Kathy was born in the picturesque town of Meadville, Pennsylvania, to proud parents Russell L. and Martha M. (Murdoch) Peterson. On December 6, 1953, Kathy entered this...
Marie L. St. Thomas
Aug 30, 2023
Sterling - Marie L. St. Thomas, 95, died peacefully on Wednesday, August 30th at Oakdale Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center in West Boylston. Marie was born in Methuen, the daughter of Elphege E. and Edith (Howe) Lebel and had four siblings - Elphege, Bernice and Paul predeceased Marie, and her brother John Lebel lives in Boca Raton, Florida with his...
Stephen Bennett Rudner
Aug 30, 2023
HOLDEN - Stephen Bennett Rudner, 78, died peacefully at home on Wednesday, August 30, 2023, surrounded by the loving presence of his family. Born in Worcester, Steve was the son of Aaron and Ruth (Cohen) Rudner and was a lifelong resident of Central Massachusetts. Steve was a highly skilled motorcycle mechanic, working for decades at the family business, Archie’s Motorcycle...
Maria "Kelly" Scimone Rizkalla
Aug 29, 2023
PELHAM, NH - Maria “Kelly” Scimone Rizkalla, aged 67, passed away peacefully at home on August 29, 2023. Born in Brooklyn, NY, Maria was the daughter of the late Frank Scimone and Susan Prowker-Scimone-Watson. Maria grew up in Tyngsboro, MA. She attended UMass Lowell as an art major where she enhanced her inherent creative skills. She went on to pursue...
David B. Reponen
Aug 25, 2023
HOLDEN - David B. Reponen, a longtime resident of Holden, passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home surrounded by his loving family, on Friday, August 25, 2023. He was 78 years old. Born in Gardner, he was the son of the late Bruuno and Agnes (Kauppinen) Reponen. Living many years in East Templeton, David was a 1962 graduate...
William J. Bailey, Jr.
Aug 24, 2023
RUTLAND - William J. Bailey, Jr., 87, beloved husband of Lucille (Lamarche) Bailey, passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home, surrounded by the love of his family, on Thursday, August 24, 2023. Born and raised in Worcester, he was a son of the late William and Dorothy (Gaffney) Bailey. After graduating from Commerce High School, Bill enlisted in...
Woodbury Cole Titcomb
Aug 23, 2023
HOLDEN - Woodbury Cole Titcomb, known to all as "Woodie," passed away on August 23, 2023 at the age of one hundred years at his home in Holden, MA, from natural causes common to advanced age. He was a resident of Holden from 1978 to 2023 and Naples, FL, from 1994 to 2021. Woodie was born in Andover, MA, on...
David C. Forsberg
Aug 23, 2023
WORCESTER - David C. Forsberg, 82, beloved husband of Florence (Ewaskio) Forsberg, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 23, 2023, at the Oakdale Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center surrounded by his wife and children. Born and raised in Worcester, he was the son of the late Henry and Victoria (Lalumiere) Forsberg. After earning a bachelor's degree from Marist College, he...
Margaret E. Paquette
Aug 22, 2023
WORCESTER - Margaret E. (Jones) Paquette, 94, passed away peacefully after a period of declining health on Sunday, August 22, 2023, at St. Vincent Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Born and raised in East Douglas, Margaret was the daughter of Raymond H. and Grace M. (Collins) Jones and lived the last 61 years in Worcester. Her husband of 64...
Joyce T. Latino
Aug 21, 2023
Worcester - On Monday, August 21, 2023, heaven rejoiced as Joyce T. (Belcher) Latino, 84, journeyed on to be enveloped in the embrace of her Lord and Savior, Yahshua Messiah. Born in the heart of Worcester, she was the cherished daughter of the late Walter H. Belcher, Sr. and Agnes M. (Medalis) Belcher. Joyce graduated from Commerce High School with...
Robert "Bob" Allan Wilby
Aug 20, 2023
PAXTON - I'm writing to say goodbye to my blessed wife, Nancy (Hogancamp) Wilby, for 58 years of life together through a wonderful relationship of support and care. Goodbye to our son, David Wilby of Brunswick, ME, and his wife Jennifer Snow, their son Calder and daughter Ellison Wilby. Goodbye to our wonderful daughter Tonya Wilby, and her three daughters,...
Norman T. Doherty Sr.
Aug 19, 2023
Sterling - Norman T. Doherty, Sr., 84 of Sterling, died after a brief illness on August 19, 2023. Norman was a long-time resident of Sterling and a member of St. Richards’s of Chichester in Sterling. Norman was born to Thomas and Josephine (Vizard) Doherty in Cambridge, MA where he attended St. Mary’s Church and graduated from St. John’s High School...
Denise E. "The Kid" Nicolas
Aug 19, 2023
WORCESTER - Denise E. "The Kid" (LeBlanc) Nicolas passed away on Saturday, August 19, 2023, at Lahey Hospital and Medical Center in Burlington. She was 58. Born in Worcester and raised in Holden, Denise was the daughter of the late Roger W. and Deno A. (Barton) LeBlanc and lived the last 35 years in Worcester. She will be lovingly remembered...
Carl B. Harris, Jr.
Aug 19, 2023
RUTLAND -- Carl B. Harris Jr. passed away peacefully at home with his loving family by his side on Saturday, August 19, 2023. He was 82. Born in Worcester on May 30, 1941, Carl was the son of Carl B. Harris Sr. and Myrtle R. (Frew) Harris. And lived the last 55 years in Rutland. Carl was raised in Worcester...
Ruth E. Carlson
Aug 16, 2023
WORCESTER - Ruth E. Carlson, a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother passed away on August 16, 2023, in her husband's loving arms with her family at her side. Ruth leaves behind her devoted husband of thirty years, Jon P. Carlson. In addition, she lovingly leaves behind her children Lynne Ciociolo of Shrewsbury, Kenneth Daignault Jr. of South Yarmouth, Laurie...
Joseph "Joe" Gaze Jr.
Aug 13, 2023
JEFFERSON - Joseph (Joe) Gaze, Jr., passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by loved ones on August 13, 2023, following a battle with colon cancer. Born November 4, 1948 in Westfield, MA, to Joseph Gaze, Sr. and Mary (Brezniak) Gaze, Joe was the eldest of his siblings: Nancy Gaze of Bradenton, FL; Dan Gaze (Val) of Southampton, MA; Elaine...
Evadelle L. Roy
Aug 13, 2023
HOLDEN - Evadelle "Penny" L. (Spaulding) Roy passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 13, 2023, in the loving care of the dedicated staff at the Odd Fellows Home in Worcester. She was 91. Born in Cornish, New Hampshire, Evadelle was raised Holden the daughter of Walter E. and Lillian E. (Oster) Spaulding. Her deceased husband, Henry "Pete" Roy of 50+...
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