Obituaries

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Martha Pearl Gibbs

Martha Pearl Gibbs

Jun 4, 2023

RUTLAND - On June 4, 2023, Martha Pearl Gibbs, of Rutland, passed away peacefully at the Rose Monahan Hospice Home in Worcester, at the age of 90. Born June 7, 1932, in Ayer, Martha was the daughter of Joseph F. Gendreau and Helen (Lahti) Sandell. After attending schools in Ayer, she moved to Fitchburg and graduated from Fitchburg High School...

Rosa Albano (Matias) Morrow

Rosa Albano (Matias) Morrow

Jun 4, 2023

Worcester- Rosa Albano (Matias Morrow), 78, of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Sunday June 4th, 2023 surrounded by her loving family after a courageous battle with cancer. She leaves her beloved husband Steve Morrow; two daughters, Laura Bennis (Jeffrey Sullivan) and Kelly Nelson (who was predeceased by her long-time companion William Bibaud); four grandchildren, Anthony (A.J.) Bennis, Jordan (Nelson) Knox...

Pauline A. Brodeur

Pauline A. Brodeur

Jun 3, 2023

Pauline A. (Duquette) Brodeur, 91, beloved wife of Paul H. Brodeur, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home, surrounded by her family, on Saturday, June 3, 2023. Born and raised in Worcester, she was a daughter of the late Isadore and Anita (Remillard) Duquette. Pauline and Paul were married and settled in Holden where together they raised their...

Virginia (Schmidt) Ittner

Virginia (Schmidt) Ittner

Jun 3, 2023

STERLING - Virginia E. (Schmidt) Ittner passed away June 3, 2023 at HealthAlliance Leominster Hospital. Daughter of the late William and V. Estelle (Hamilton) Schmidt, she was born in Clinton, MA January 20, 1932. She attended Clinton schools and graduated with high honors from Clinton High School. Virginia worked at many local businesses, including Colonial Press, Iandoli’s Market and Clinton...

Dana Bryce Forsberg

Dana Bryce Forsberg

Jun 1, 2023

MONTEREY, CA/HOLDEN, MA - Dana Bryce Forsberg, 74, passed away in Monterey California, June 1, 2023. Dana was born on November 20, 1948, in Holden, Ma. Dana is survived by his sister Dianne Erickson, and her husband Gary of West Boylston; his brother Douglas Forsberg and his companion Martha of Wilton, NH; along with many nieces and nephews. Dana was...

Lauren James Murray

Lauren James Murray

Jun 1, 2023

Lauren James Murray, 78, beloved husband of Suzanne M. (Downs) Murray, passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home with his loving wife on Thursday, June 1, 2023. Born in Worcester and raised in Sterling, he was a son of the late Elmer and Neverlie (Somers) Murray. Jim was a lifelong resident of Sterling and a graduate of Leominster...

David M. Keay

David M. Keay

May 31, 2023

WORCESTER - David Keay passed away peacefully in his sleep on Wednesday, May 31, 2023 at the Rose Monahan Hospice House. He is survived by sons Jeffrey and wife Patricia; Darrell and wife Margaret; grandsons Barclay, Brad, Scot, Brian, and Kevin; great grandchildren Miles, Natalie, and Crew; and nieces Penny, Deborah, and Becki. He was predeceased by his brother Don,...

Dawn C. (Mattson) Williston

Dawn C. (Mattson) Williston

May 31, 2023

HOLDEN – Dawn C. (Mattson) Williston, 76, passed away on Wednesday, May 31, 2023, at Rose Monahan Hospice after an illness. She was born in Worcester, the daughter of Russell A. and Christine M. (Southgate) Mattson and lived in Worcester before moving to Holden 46 years ago. Her beloved husband of 39 years, William H. Williston, passed away in 2016....

Robert F. "Bob" Krumpholz Iii

Robert F. "Bob" Krumpholz Iii

May 29, 2023

WORCESTER - Robert F. “Bob” Krumpholz, III of Worcester, MA, passed away on May 29, 2023 at the age of 83. Bob was the beloved husband of Adele Krumpholz for close to 48 years. He was the devoted father to Kelly Sharpe (David), Robert Krumpholz IV, Martin Krumpholz and Elizabeth Mahoney (James). He was the proud grandfather of Taylor Mahoney....

Obbie B. Kirstein

Obbie B. Kirstein

May 28, 2023

The Graveside Funeral Service for Obbie Kirstein will be available for streaming later in the day via the following link: https://client.tribucast.com/tcid/8367457644 . WORCESTER - Albert Abbie (“Obbie “) Kirstein, age 97, passed away Sunday, May 28, 2023, after a short period of declining health. He was born and raised in Norwich Connecticut, the son of Philip and Anna Kirstein. He...

Nancy Emma (Tessein) Stine

Nancy Emma (Tessein) Stine

May 27, 2023

Paxton/ Fort Myers, FL-Nancy Emma Stine, Paxton MA, and Fort Myers, FL passed away peacefully on Saturday afternoon, May 27, 2023, at the age of 80. Nancy Emma Tessein was born on June 22, 1942, in Trenton, NJ to parents Frances Hancock and Donald Tessein. Nancy was a farm girl who fell in love at the age of 14 with...

Kenneth J. Lowe, Jr.

Kenneth J. Lowe, Jr.

May 27, 2023

RUTLAND - Kenneth J. Lowe, Jr. passed away quietly on May 27, 2023, with his wife Ruth of 60 years by his side. He was the son of Kenneth J. Lowe, Sr. and Mildred T. (Watson) Lowe. He leaves three beloved children: Valerie A. DiPietro, wife of Thomas DiPietro of Ayer, Pamela R. Leviton and her husband Mark, and Jeffrey...

Irene F. (Southworth) Kane

Irene F. (Southworth) Kane

May 27, 2023

NEW BRAINTREE - Irene F. (Southworth) Kane, 89, passed away at home on Saturday, May 27, 2023, after an illness. At her request, funeral services are private and will be held at the convenience of the family.

Helen Roumeles

Helen Roumeles

May 26, 2023

Helen (Athenakis) Roumeles, age 99 of Worcester passed away on Friday, May 26, 2023 in Holy Trinity Eastern Orthodox Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. Her husband of 25 years, John J. Roumeles, died in 1974. Born in Boston, she was a daughter of the late Costas and Maria (Georgalis) Athenakis. She graduated from Somerville High School and continued her education enrolling...

Lucinda W. Crohn

Lucinda W. Crohn

May 26, 2023

The Graveside Funeral Service for Lucinda "Cindy" Crohn will be available for livestreaming at 1:00 PM on Tuesday, May 30 and after via the following link: https://client.tribucast.com/tcid/4125354853 . BELCHERTOWN - It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Lucinda (Cindy) Crohn on May 26, 2023, at the age of 87. Born June 17, 1935, in Pontotoc, Mississippi,...

Edward A. Leahy

Edward A. Leahy

May 26, 2023

Edward A. Leahy, (Ed) born in Holden on June 12, 1932, son of the late Edward F. and Isabelle L. (Krizinowek) Leahy, passed away on May 26, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. A graduate of Holden High School, class of 1951. He proudly served his country during the Korean Conflict in the U.S. Naval Reserves. He married Audrey Wolfe...

Ruth Anne (Hoffman) Ault

Ruth Anne (Hoffman) Ault

May 25, 2023

HOLDEN - Ruth Anne (known as Anne) Ault passed away May 25, 2023, at her son and daughter-in-law's home in Pelham, MA. Anne Hoffman was born at home in Findlay, Ohio on July 10, 1922, to Ernest & Hazel Hoffman. She graduated from Findlay High in 1940 and attended Miami University in Oxford, OH and eventually received a scholarship to...

Ronald H. Kanerva

Ronald H. Kanerva

May 24, 2023

WEST BOYLSTON - Ronald H. Kanerva passed away at the age of 87 on May 24, 2023 at the Holden Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center following a brief battle with brain cancer. The son of Hans Kanerva and Miriam “Mimsie” (Poulakka) Kanerva, he was born in Worcester on April 8, 1936 and lived most of his life in West Boylston....

Lois (Mackay) Packard

Lois (Mackay) Packard

May 22, 2023

MANCHESTER, NH - Lois M. Packard left us and joined her husband, Bud, on a sunny day on May 22, 2023. Lois was born in Worcester, Massachusetts on July 15, 1931, to Ralph and Helen (Jordon) MacKay. The family moved just a few miles down the street into Holden where she grew up. She was a cheerleader at Holden High...

Irene (Lieberich) Johnston

Irene (Lieberich) Johnston

May 22, 2023

HOLDEN/CAPE COD – Irene (Lieberich) Johnston, 102, passed away on Monday, May 22, 2023, at Oakdale Rehabilitation & Skilled Nursing Center after an illness. She was born in Newark, NJ, the daughter of Fred, Jr. and Antoinette C. (Fraebel) Lieberich. Irene graduated from Douglas College (formerly New Jersey College for Women), in 1942 and she lived for many years in...