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David N. Peabody
Jul 28, 2023
BARRE – David N. Peabody, Sr., 68, peacefully passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on Friday July 28, 2023, after battling an illness for many years. Born in Holden on January 1st, 1955. David was the son of Kenneth and Bertha (Becky) Kohlstrom. David was a lifelong resident of Central Massachusetts, where he met his wife Donna...
Bruce A Bartlett
Jul 28, 2023
STERLING - Bruce Alan Bartlett passed away at his home in Sterling on July 28, 2023 at the age of 65. Born in Framingham, MA, he was the oldest son of Joan (Batchelder) Bartlett and the late Edward Bartlett. Bruce was pre-deceased by the love of his life, his wife Lori (Heon) Bartlett in 2020. Bruce grew up in Southborough...
Cynthia M. Safstrom
Jul 27, 2023
Cynthia M. (Ribb) Safstrom, 86, beloved wife of the late Howard A. Safstrom, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 27, 2023 at the Rose Monahan Hospice Home. Born and raised in Worcester, she was the daughter of the late Carl and Elizabeth (Piskator) Ribb. After graduating from Classical High School, Cynthia went on to further her education at Clark University...
Joanna L. Levine
Jul 26, 2023
The Funeral Service for Joanna Levine will be available for streaming at 11:00am on Sunday, July 30 (and after) via the following link: https://emanuelsinai.org/live-streams/ MARLBOROUGH - Joanna Lisa Levine, PhD, beloved wife, daughter, sister, aunt and extraordinary astronomer, artist, dancer, yogi, beachcomber, and lifelong learner, passed away on Wednesday, July 26, 2023. Joanna lived 47 vibrant years. She was diagnosed...
Azem Thaci
Jul 25, 2023
Azem Thaci passed away on July 25, 2023, at the age of 73. He will be greatly missed for his sense of humor and concern for others. Respects can be paid during his funeral at Hope Cemetery, 119 Webster St., Worcester, MA, on Thursday, August 3rd at 10:00 AM. To share a memory or offer a condolence, please visit his...
Glen "Bengi" Moreau
Jul 25, 2023
In Loving Memory of Glen “Bengi” Moreau (June 28, 1961 - July 25, 2023) A Life of Adventure and Laughter OAKHAM - Glen Moreau, born in East Brookfield, Massachusetts, was a man whose life was filled with the joy of adventure and the thrill of exploration. As one of eight children to Francis Moreau and Mary Jean Elder, Glen's upbringing...
Jonathan M. Rudder
Jul 24, 2023
The Memorial Service for Jonathan M. Rudder will be available for streaming at 10:00am on Thursday, August 3rd (and after) via the following link: https://client.tribucast.com/tcid/6086985159 . Holden - Jonathan M. Rudder, 50, died after a courageous battle with cancer on Monday, July 24, 2023, at St. Vincent Hospital, Worcester. He was born in Belleville, IL, the son of Jeanette (Spainhower)...
Ross E. Johnson
Jul 24, 2023
HOLDEN - Ross Elliott Johnson, 52 passed away on Monday, July 24, 2023, at the UMMC Lake Ave. campus. Ross was born in Worcester and lived in Paxton most of his life. Ross leaves his parents Ronald and Melinda (Lindberg) Johnson of Paxton, MA, His two brothers, Ronald (Ronnie) Johnson and his wife Nancy of Bourne, MA and Russell (Rusty)...
Meghan A. Milonopoulos
Jul 22, 2023
HOLDEN - Meghan Milonopoulos, 41, of Holden, was taken from us too soon on July 22, 2023, after a brave and tenacious battle with cancer. Meghan is survived by her husband, Taso; their three children, McKenna, 9, Mia, 5, and Mathaios, 2; her mother, MaryEllen McGrain Para; her brother, Sean Cronin; her sister, Rachel King and her husband Samuel; her...
Robert F. Puliafico
Jul 21, 2023
RUTLAND - Robert "Bob" Puliafico, 77, of Rutland, passed away at home on July 21, after an illness. He leaves his wife, Corrine (Smith) Puliafico, of Rutland, his son Steve and his wife, Missy of Rutland, his daughter, Gayla Bieksha and her husband Steve of Hubbardston, and his daughter Amy Puliafico of Worcester, and his grandchildren Casey, Troy, Carson, Alison...
Bruce W. Kennen
Jul 21, 2023
Bruce Winthrop Kennen, 70, beloved husband of Cathleen C. (Bengtson), passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Friday, July 21, 2023 at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. Bruce was born to the late Clayton and Florence (Partridge) Kennen and raised in Leicester, Massachusetts. After graduating from Leicester High School, Bruce attended Worcester Junior College but his love...
Gail D. Felton
Jul 21, 2023
TOWNSEND/BALDWINVILLE - Gail D. (Boucher) Felton, 74, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 21, 2023, at Baldwinville Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center after an illness. Born in Fitchburg, Gail was the daughter of John M. and Lucille M. (Wright) Boucher. Her beloved husband of 58 years, William F. Felton died in April of this year. As a child, she enjoyed...
Dominic R. Gonelli
Jul 21, 2023
The Mass of Christian Burial for Domicic Gonelli which took place at 10:30am on Monday, July 31st may be viewed via the following link: https://client.tribucast.com/tcid/8044456504 . West Boylston – Dominic R. Gonelli, 68, died peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, at St. Mary’s Healthcare in Worcester on Friday, July 21, 2023. He was born in Norwich, CT, the son of...
Peter V. Brennan
Jul 20, 2023
HOLDEN - Peter V. Brennan, 72 , of Littleton, Colorado, and formerly of Jefferson, was a Brother, Father, Uncle, and Grandfather. He passed away on July 20, 2023 after a short battle with cancer. Peter was strong willed, stubborn, and witty to the end, but he also had an enormous heart, a great sense of humor, was strong in his...
Denise J. Clark
Jul 19, 2023
Denise J. (Tucker) Clark, 77, beloved wife of the late Robert Clark, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home, surrounded by the love of her family, on Wednesday, July 19, 2023. Born in Worcester, she was a daughter of the late James and Rita (Fournier) Tucker. Denise was a graduate of Commerce High School and went on to...
Joan S. (Listowich) Strang
Jul 17, 2023
STERLING- Joan S. Strang was born on January 25, 1947, to the late Anthony and Eleanor Listowich of Sterling. She graduated from Worcester State College and received a Master’s in Library Science from Fitchburg State College. Joan worked at Leominster Public Library before beginning her career as a Librarian/Media Specialist at Clinton High School. She retired from the school district...
Jeff Dorsey
Jul 17, 2023
HOLDEN - Jeff Dorsey was born on December 23, 1934 in Deering, Missouri. He was the 7th child of 11 siblings born to George Edward Dorsey, Sr. and Hattie Lee Robinson-Dorsey. Jeff was educated in Missouri and Michigan before moving to Pittsburgh with his family where he attended the Pittsburgh Public School system. Jeff went on to further his education...
Michael D. Mccuen
Jul 17, 2023
RUTLAND - Michael D. McCuen, 82, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 17, 2023 at the Holden Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center. Born in Reading, PA, and raised in Ashburnham, MA, he was the son of the late Burton and Mary (Cook) McCuen. After graduating from Fitchburg High School, Michael enlisted in the United States Air Force and proudly served...
Constantine L. "Dino" Mourginis
Jul 17, 2023
WORCESTER – Constantine L. “Dino” Mourginis, age 92, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 17, 2023, at Knollwood Nursing Center in Worcester. Born in Lowell, he was the son of the late Louis and Angeline (Avanitis) Mourginis. Raised in Boston, Dino graduated from Boston Latin School and went on to earn a Bachelor’s Degree in Education and History from Boston...
Winifred A. Hesemeyer
Jul 15, 2023
NORTHBOROUGH - Winifred A. Hesemeyer, age 91, died peacefully after a short illness on Saturday, July 15, 2023, at the Coleman House in Northborough. Wini was born in Montclair, Quincy, Mass., on July 24, 1931, to the late Walter and Alma (Olmstead) Birch. Her mother, Alma passed away when she was a toddler, and Wini was then raised by her...
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