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Theresa (Faubert) Murray
Jul 13, 2023
STERLING – Theresa D. (Faubert) Murray, 74, peacefully passed away on Thursday, July 13, surrounded by her loving supportive family. Born in Leominster, Terry was the daughter of Raymond P. and Irene M. (Girouard) Faubert and lived the last 55 years in Sterling. She will be lovingly remembered and missed by her husband, Donlin K. Murray; two daughters, Jennifer L....
Melissa Lynne Haringa
Jul 10, 2023
WORCESTER - Melissa Lynne Haringa passed away on Monday, July 10, 2023, at UMass Memorial Medical Center - Lake Ave. Worcester after taking ill at home. She was 42. Born in Milford on May 7, 1981, Melissa was the daughter of Cathy L. (Cahill) Haringa and the late Joseph Haringa Jr. She will be lovingly remembered and missed by her...
Paul Demko, Jr.
Jul 9, 2023
JEFFERSON – Paul Demko, Jr., 78, passed away peacefully at St. Vincent Hospital on Sunday, July 9, 2023, after an illness. He was born in New Britain, CT, the son of Paul S. Demko, Sr., and Clarice (Keyko) Demko. He leaves his wife Pamela Demko; and his sons, Zachary Demko of San Francisco CA, Paulie Demko of Jefferson, and Peter...
Louise Holden
Jul 8, 2023
WORCESTER - Louise Holden, a loving mother and grandmother, peacefully passed surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, July 8, 2023. She was born in Worcester on November 28, 1928, to Philip and Elizabeth (Hanlan) Malm. Louise was a graduate of Commerce High School and earned a degree in Early Childhood Education at Worcester State College. She went on to...
Robert A. Olson, Jr.
Jul 7, 2023
BARRE/SPENCER - Robert A. Olson, Jr. passed away on Friday, July 7, 2023, at Athol Hospital after taking ill at home. He was 74. Born July 8, 1948, and raised in Worcester, Bob was the son of the late Robert A. and Phyllis (Ackley) Olson and lived 18 years in Spencer before moving to Barre in 2013. He leaves his...
James P. Goodrow
Jul 6, 2023
RUTLAND - James P. Goodrow, 84 passed away unexpectedly in his home on Thursday, July 6, 2023. Jim leaves his daughter, Heidi Ravelson (Goodrow) and her husband Bernard of Worcester, MA; his son, James Peter II, his wife Maureen, grandchildren Madison and Hunter of Twin Mountain, NH. He was predeceased by his father John, mother Julia Cooney (Dauderis); brothers John...
Ryan D. Weldon
Jul 6, 2023
WORCESTER - Ryan D. Weldon, age 37, passed away suddenly after a brief illness on Thursday, July 6, 2023 at UMass Memorial Hospital – University Campus. Born in Worcester, the son of Donald E. and Donna F. (Barber) Weldon. Ryan grew up in Princeton and graduated from Wachusett Regional High School, class of 2004. He worked for over 10 years...
Steven Pacheco
Jul 5, 2023
WORCESTER - Steven Pacheco, 48, died unexpectedly on July 5, 2023. Steve was born in Fall River, the son of Luis Almeida and Gorete Pacheco, both of whom predeceased him. Steve will be missed and remembered by his brothers, Louis Pacheco, Caesar Duarte and David Duarte. Steve was an enthusiastic and active member of Temple Emanuel Sinai in Worcester. He...
Donna M. Maki
Jul 5, 2023
WORCESTER - Donna M. (Burgess) Maki, 72, passed away from complications of diabetes at home surrounded by her family on Wednesday, July 5, 2023. She was born in Grafton, the daughter of Carlton V. and Constance A. (Lavoie) Burgess and had graduated from Burncoat Senior High School. She leaves her beloved husband of 53 years, Robert Maki; her daughter, Christine...
William A. Kennedy, Jr.
Jul 4, 2023
WORCESTER/HOLDEN - William A. Kennedy, Jr., 85, passed away on Tuesday, July 4, 2023 at Tufts Medical Center in Boston after an illness. Born and raised in Bronx, NY, Bill was the son of William A. and Helen (née Clark) Kennedy. He and his wife Monica (née Jasmin) were married in 1966 and lived in Holden for 35 years. In...
Gail Patricia Buckley
Jul 4, 2023
HOLDEN- Gail P. (Swanson) Buckley, 81, died peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family on the morning of July 4, 2023. She was born in Worcester, the daughter of Kenneth W. and Alice B. (Healy) Swanson and graduated from Fitchburg High School. Gail went on to graduate Summa Cum Laude from Worcester State College, earning a Bachelor's in Mathematics...
William F. Gilroy
Jul 3, 2023
RUTLAND/WORCESTER - William F. Gilroy, 86, passed away at home on Monday, July 3, 2023, after a brief illness. He was born in Worcester, the son of Duncan B. and Florence O. (Mercier) Gilroy and had lived most of his life in Worcester before moving to Rutland twenty years ago. He leaves his loving wife of 65 years, Carol G....
Jonathan M. Benoit
Jun 30, 2023
HOLDEN – Jonathan M. Benoit, 27, passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on Friday, June 30, 2023, after a struggle with brain cancer. Jonathan was diagnosed with Glioblastoma back in February 2022. Even with his 18 Month battle, he took on this challenge in his typical carefree fashion. He always had a positive attitude, even up to...
Margaret Ann Kittredge
Jun 30, 2023
WORCESTER - Margaret Ann Kittredge, 90, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, June 30, 2023. She was born in Worcester, the daughter of Joseph J. and Madeline F. (Cosgrove) Kittredge and was a lifelong resident of Worcester. She was predeceased by her brother, John Kittredge. Services for Margaret are private and will be held at the convenience of the...
Sylvia Fierer Glick
Jun 27, 2023
WORCESTER - Sylvia Fierer Glick, 86, a lifelong resident of Worcester, MA died peacefully on June 27, 2023. Sylvia was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. She was the daughter of Samuel and Rose (Shevitz) Fierer. Sylvia was a member of Hadassah, the Jewish Healthcare Center and its Auxiliary, Secretary of the Board of Directors of...
Alpheus S. Mascr
Jun 27, 2023
OAKHAM – Alpheus S. Mascroft, Jr., 95, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, June 27, 2023, after an illness. He was born in Memphis, TN, the son of Alpheus and Eva Mae (Hansbrough) Mascroft and had lived in Oakham for over 60 years. His loving wife of 61 years, Shirley M. (Smith) Mascroft, passed...
Michael T. Houlihan
Jun 24, 2023
HOLDEN – Michael T. Houlihan, age 75, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 24, 2023 at St. Francis Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Worcester. Born in Worcester, he was the son of the late John and Anne (Nuttal) Houlihan. Raised in Worcester, Mike graduated from St. Stephens High School and went on to earn his bachelor’s degree in English from...
Judith "Judy" A. (Crosby) Mather
Jun 23, 2023
STERLING – Judith “Judy” A. (Crosby) Mather, 81, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Friday, June 23, 2023. She was born in Worcester, the daughter of Dr. Walter Crosby and Mildred (Brick) Crosby and had lived in Sterling for most of her life. She leaves her daughters, Bethanne Groccia and her husband, Frank of Worcester, Suzanne Hart and her...
Christopher Gordon Olds
Jun 23, 2023
STERLING – Christopher Gordon Olds, 38, died on June 23. Born in Worcester, Chris was the son of Randy and Pamela (O’Connor) Olds and was a lifelong resident of Sterling. Chris worked for many years as a laborer in the construction industry. Christopher was a loving soul and he cared deeply for any and all animals, especially his beloved cat...
Audrey (Tillotson) Bishop
Jun 23, 2023
North Brookfield/Holden – Audrey (Tillotson) Bishop, 93, died peacefully on Friday, June 23, 2023, at Dodge Park Rest Home in Worcester. Audrey was born in Johnson, Vermont, in the area known as the Northeast Kingdom. During the Depression, her family moved to Massachusetts and settled in North Brookfield, first on School Street and later in “The Round House” on Rufus...
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