Obituaries
Local Obituaries
Ted J. Brunter
Jun 22, 2023
HOLDEN – Ted J. Brunter, 60, passed away Thursday, June 22, 2023, at UMass Memorial Healthcare – University Campus after an illness. He was born in La Chapelle Saint-Mesmin, France, the son of the late John Brunter and had lived in Glen Cove, Long Island, NY for years before moving to Holden. He leaves his daughter, Jessica Brunter of Windermere,...
Marsha E. (Byram) Mackenzie
Jun 22, 2023
WORCESTER – Marsha E. (Byram) MacKenzie, age 63, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 22, 2023 at St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester. Born in Worcester, she was the daughter of the late Howard L. and Margaret R. (O’Day) Byram. Marsha spent her childhood in Paxton, graduating from Wachusett Regional High School. She earned an associate’s degree in dental hygiene from...
Samuel Chase Davenport
Jun 21, 2023
Jefferson – Samuel C. Davenport, 90, died peacefully on Wednesday, June 21, 2023 at Rose Monahan Hospice Home, Worcester. He was born on Staten Island, NYC, the son of Stephen R. and Mariana B. (Bonnell) Davenport and grew up in New York and Riverside, CT. Sam graduated from Kent School, Kent, CT in 1951 and went on to earn a...
Barbara Bulfinch
Jun 21, 2023
RUTLAND - Barbara Bulfinch, 97, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, June 21, 2023, after an illness. She was born in Holden, the daughter of Malcolm and Ruth (Montcalm) Bulfinch and had lived most of her life in Rutland. She leaves her sister, Bette Peloquin of Princeton; and many nieces, nephews, grand-nieces, and grand-nephews. She was predeceased by her...
Vitaly Kozlov
Jun 17, 2023
WORCESTER - Vitaly Kozlov (born Finkelberg), 80, died on June 17, 2023 at St. Vincent Hospital, Worcester after a brief illness. Vitaly will be lovingly missed and remembered by his wife of 53 years, Olga Kozlov, and children Slava Kozlov and Michelle Gewandter. He was predeceased by his youngest son, Alexander Kozlov, in 2020. He also leaves behind son-in-law Justin...
David G. Allen
Jun 17, 2023
WORCESTER - David G. Allen, 89, passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home, surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, June 17, 2023. His beloved wife of 67 years, Joan (Grenier) Allen, recently passed away in February. David was born and raised in Worcester, a son of the late Hugh and Doris (Gould) Allen. After graduating from Boys...
Patricia F. (Breen) Cote
Jun 15, 2023
WORCESTER - Patricia F. (Breen) Cote, 90, passed away peacefully with her beloved husband by her side on Thursday, June 15, 2023. Born in Milford in 1932, Pat was the daughter of Joseph and Mary (DiNardo) Breen. She is survived by her husband of 69 years, Joseph L. Cote, Sr.; a son William Cote of Haverhill; a granddaughter, Angela Cote;...
Ruth Paula Ladd
Jun 15, 2023
WORCESTER - Ruth Paula Ladd left her earthly existence June 15, 2023, one month shy of her 92nd birthday. Ruth was a devoted wife and mother, showering her children with loving care, and instilling the values of honesty, integrity and humor. Ruth leaves her beloved husband of 72 years, David Ladd, and three children, Francine Sohn, of Pacific Palisades CA...
Josephine A. Evangelista
Jun 14, 2023
Worcester - Josephine A. "Jo-Ann" (Howe) Evangelista, 92, died peacefully on Wednesday, June 14, 2023, at Notre Dame Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Worcester after a short period of declining health. She was born and raised in Worcester, the daughter of Roland and Gladys (Smallridge) Howe and graduated from Commerce High School, class of 1949. Jo-Ann married the late Anthony...
Ann B. Wall
Jun 14, 2023
Ann B. Wall of Paxton, MA passed away peacefully at home on June 14th, 2023. Ann was born Elizabeth Ann Beach to the late James Gordy & Florence (Collins) Beach in Hebron, a rural town on the Eastern shore of Maryland. She was a graduate of Hebron High School and Goldey Beacom Business College in the executive secretarial program. She...
Cathy-Ann Bergeron- Buckley
Jun 13, 2023
LUNENBURG – Cathy-Ann Bergeron-Buckley, 65, formerly of Fitchburg, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 13, 2023, at UMass Memorial Healthcare – University Campus in Worcester. She was born in Fitchburg on December 4, 1957, the daughter of the late George L. Bergeron, Jr. and Theresa J. (Clermont) Bergeron. She was a graduate of Fitchburg High School and worked as a...
Michael R. Lovely
Jun 11, 2023
Jefferson — Michael R. Lovely, 66, died peacefully at home on Sunday, June 11, 2023. He was born in Holden, the son of Richard F. and Barbara M. (Barry) Lovely and lived in Jefferson for most of his life. Michael attended Wachusett High School and went on to co-own and operate Busy Bee Nursery and Landscape Construction in Jefferson. He...
Elsa Charlotte (Vennberg) Whitmore
Jun 8, 2023
Elsa Charlotte (Vennberg) Whitmore passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 8th, 2023 at the Oakdale Nursing Home in West Boylston, MA. She was 105 years old. Elsa was born in Fitchburg, MA on January 24th, 1918. She grew up in Fitchburg with her parents Anna and David Vennberg, and attended Fitchburg Public Schools, graduating from Fitchburg High School. Elsa lived...
Joseph D. Mccorkle
Jun 8, 2023
HOLDEN - Joseph D. McCorkle passed away on June 8th, 2023, at Brookside Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Webster at the age of 62. He was born on May 26, 1961. Joe is survived by his parents James and Eileen McCorkle; his children Jessica, Joseph and Joshua McCorkle. Joe was the proud grandfather of Sunshine McCorkle. Forever remembered by his...
Paul A. Bobkowski Sr.
Jun 8, 2023
Holden – Paul A. Bobkowski, Sr., 86, died peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, June 8, 2023. He was born in Luzerne, PA to Adolph and Helen (Skrabut) Bobkowski and was raised in Bridgeport, CT. He lived in Holden for 54 years where he raised his family. Paul proudly served in the United States Air Force...
Herbert B.P. Bingham
Jun 7, 2023
PRINCETON - Herbert B.P. Bingham, 81, passed away at home on Wednesday, June 7, 2023, after an illness. He was born in Fitchburg, the son of Belding E. and Marjorie S. (Prentiss) Bingham and had lived in Maryland before moving back to Princeton in 1979. He leaves his sons, Douglas S. Bingham and his wife, Yu of Port St. Lucie,...
Deanna "Dee Dee" (Gregson) Hoaglund
Jun 7, 2023
STERLING/ATHOL - Deanna "Dee Dee" (Gregson) Hoaglund, 76, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 7, 2023, at Sterling Village. Her loving husband of 53 years, Harry G. Hoaglund, passed away in 2018. She leaves her sons, Dean Hoaglund and his friend, Tracey Taylor, and Tim Hoaglund all of Clinton; her daughter, Holly Senecal and her husband, John of Sterling; her...
Elaine Casdin Feingold
Jun 5, 2023
Elaine's Funeral Service will be available via ZOOM on Wednesday, June 7 at 11:00 am via the following link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81571037112?pwd=azd5ZXU4bTlocmtlUUpGUWErT0swUT09 Meeting ID: 815 7103 7112 Passcode: 783770 WORCESTER - Elaine Casdin Feingold, 84, a resident of Ramat Aviv, Israel and Worcester, MA died peacefully on June 5, 2023. Elaine was a strong and supportive wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and...
Barbara A. Spakauskas
Jun 5, 2023
JEFFERSON- Barbara Spakauskas, 84, of Jefferson MA, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 5, 2023, surrounded by her loving family, after years of fighting Parkinson's disease with strength and resilience. Family meant everything to Barbara. She is survived by her devoted husband, Ronald Spakauskas; her beloved children, Wendy Nickel, Cheryl Spakauskas, Joel Spakauskas and his wife, Wendi; her grandchildren who...
Richard M. Jacobs
Jun 5, 2023
The Funeral Service for Dr. Richard M. Jacobs will be available on ZOOM at 11:00 AM on Thursday, June 8 via the following link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85201338288?pwd=Y2NlRi85cVk5by9zOXpiaDNMZ2dhZz09 Meeting ID: 852 0133 8288 Passcode: 884134 WORCESTER – Dr. Richard Marc Jacobs, 69, died at home on Monday, June 5, surrounded by the loving presence of his family. Richard was born in Worcester, the...