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Fred R. Dwinells Ii
Jan 19, 2023
Winchendon – Fred R. Dwinells II, 69, died on Thursday, January 19, 2023 at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston. He was born in Methuen, the son of the late Fred and Irma (Schaffert) Dwinells. Fred graduated from 71st Street School in Fayateville, NC where he played wide receiver on the football team. He was a gifted carpenter and owned and...
Joseph W. Zawalich
Jan 19, 2023
PAXTON/HOLDEN - Joseph W. Zawalich, age 89, passed away after a short illness on Thursday, January 19, 2023 at the Jewish Healthcare Center in Worcester. Born and raised in Worcester, he was the son of the late Joseph S. and Mary (Stomski) Zawalich. Growing up, he was lovingly cared for by his two older brothers, Francis and Walter, and his...
Gale E. Eckerson
Jan 18, 2023
WORCESTER – Gale E. Eckerson, 79, beloved daughter, sister, aunt, and friend passed away on Wednesday, January 18, 2023. She was born in Hackensack, New Jersey, the daughter of the late Ben Eckerson and the late Elizabeth (Walo) Wright. Gale, an alumna of the Tri Delta sorority, earned a B.A. in Psychology from Ohio Wesleyan University and her M.A. in...
Barry J. Marcus
Jan 17, 2023
MILFORD - Barry J. Marcus, 88, of Milford passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 17, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Lawrence, MA on November 17, 1934, to Israel and Betty (Rappaport) Marcus. Barry was best known for his love of repairing watches. He was a fourth-generation watchmaker who began learning the family trade at age...
Megan K. Oliver
Jan 16, 2023
Worcester/Charlton - Megan K. Oliver, 34, died peacefully on Monday, January 16, 2023 at Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston. She was born in Worcester, the daughter of Richard W. and Robin C. (Dwelly) Oliver and grew up in the Quinsigamond Village neighborhood. Megan graduated from South High School with the class of 2006. From a young age Megan had a special...
Elizabeth June (Mclaughlin) Lufkin
Jan 15, 2023
Worcester – Elizabeth June (McLaughlin) Lufkin, 93, of Worcester, died peacefully on Sunday, January 15, 2023 at the Life Care Center of Auburn. Elizabeth was born on December 2, 1929 in Portand, ME, the daughter of the late Reid and Elizabeth (Martel) McLaughlin. She was married to the late John J. Lufkin, Sr., who passed on June 13, 2005. Elizabeth...
Alice L. Crowley
Jan 15, 2023
Paxton/Worcester - Alice L. (Wincek) Crowley, 94, beloved wife of the late Paul F. Crowley, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, January 15, 2023 at St. Vincent Hospital. Arrangements are incomplete at this time.
Durward Wayne Cole
Jan 14, 2023
PRINCETON – Durward W. Cole; 93, a longtime resident of Princeton, passed away peacefully at Holden Rehabilitation & Nursing Center on Saturday, January 14, 2023. He was born in Irasburg, Vermont, the son of George E. and Eva A. (Huntley) Cole. His beloved wife of 60 years, Marjorie L. (Grout) Cole, passed away in 2022. He leaves his nephews, James...
Elinor C. Lamberton
Jan 14, 2023
HOLDEN - Elinor C. (Pearsall) Lamberton, 80, passed away on Saturday January 14, 2023, after a battle with cancer. Born and raised in Worcester, Elinor was the daughter of Milton H. and Ann C. (Murphy) Pearsall and lived most of her live in Holden. She is survived by her sister Nancy (Pearsall) Fournier, formerly of Holden, and her niece Lisa...
Margaret E. (Fay) Donabedian
Jan 13, 2023
Margaret's calling hours will be live-streamed here at 4:00 pm, January 19th. https://client.tribucast.com/tcid/1626894375 HOLDEN – Margaret “Peg” “Peggy” “Margo” E. (Fay) Donabedian, 76, passed away on Friday, January 13, 2023, at Notre Dame du Lac after battling Lung Cancer. She was born in Worcester, the daughter of the late James F. and Margaret E. (Moran) Fay. Peg graduated from Notre...
Alice Hendrickson
Jan 11, 2023
EXETER, RI/WORCESTER - Alice (Mekjian) Hendrickson, age 91, of Exeter, Rhode Island, passed away on Wednesday, January 11, 2023, at the South Kingstown Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born on October 18, 1931, in Marseille, France, Alice was the daughter of Rev. Agup and Arshaloos (Antanasian) Mekjian. In 1934, her family moved to the United States after Alice's father was called...
Victor E. Carlo
Jan 10, 2023
WEST BOYLSTON – Victor E. Carlo, 94, beloved husband of the late Kathleen (Mooney) Carlo passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 10, 2023 at St. Vincent Hospital with his loving family by his side. Born and raised in Worcester, he was a son of the late Victor and Frances (Maile) Carlo. He graduated from Commerce High School. Victor proudly served...
Anne M. Pelletier
Jan 9, 2023
OAKHAM - Anne Marie (Muldoon) Pelletier passed away December 11, 2022. Anne was born in Peabody, MA to Alfred P. Muldoon (horticulturalist, florist and educator) and to Florence G. (Melnick) Muldoon (educator in the classroom as well as various positions in education). Anne grew up in Topsfield, MA and graduated with top honors from Mascanomet High School. She graduated with...
Nancy Starr Shulman
Jan 8, 2023
WORCESTER - Nancy Starr Shulman died after a long illness on January 8, 2023. In her last moments her children, grandchildren, and sister were by her side. She leaves behind her sons Andrew of Tennessee and Peter (and his wife Amanda) of Uxbridge as well as her three grandchildren Madeleine, Calvin, and Lucas. She also leaves her sister Marjorie and...
Peter G. Bogren Sr.
Jan 8, 2023
Paxton - Peter G. Bogren, Sr., 80, died peacefully at home on Sunday, January 8, 2023. He was born in Holden, the son of Benny and Dagny (Paulson) Bogren and grew up in the Greendale section of Worcester. Peter attended Worcester Boy's Trade School and had a lifelong passion for classic cars. He went on to own Middle River Corp....
Erma Lee Mccormick
Jan 8, 2023
PRINCETON – Erma Lee (Livezey) McCormick, 79, passed away on Sunday, January 8, 2023, at St. Vincent Hospital after a brief illness. She was born in Harrisburg, PA, the daughter of William H. and Erma H. (Parker) Livezey and had lived in Sudbury before moving to Princeton in 1979. She leaves her sons, Scott D. McCormick of Austin, TX, John...
Howard Furhman
Jan 6, 2023
WORCESTER – Howard Furhman, age 67, died peacefully in his sleep surrounded by loving family and friends on January 6, 2023 at his home in Worcester, MA. He leaves his beloved wife Neli Da Silva, sister Lisa Cotton of Shrewsbury, brother Herbert Furhman and sister-in law, Liba Furhman of New Milford, CT; his children, from his first marriage to Barbara...
Marianne Louise (Thomas, Hulse) Powers
Jan 5, 2023
STERLING - Marianne Louise (Thomas, Hulse) Powers, also called "May Flower," 65, of Sterling, crossed over on Thursday, January 5, 2023 at Oakdale Rehabilitation & Skilled Nursing Center in West Boylston, after an illness. Marianne leaves her husband of 11 years, John J. Powers of Sterling; stepdaughters Gaylene Hulse Buck and her sons, Randall & Philip, and Jeneen Hulse-Amado, husband...
Patricia A. Crow
Jan 5, 2023
Rutland – Patricia A. (Strong) Crow, 85, died peacefully on Thursday, January 5, 2023, at UMass Memorial Medical Center – University Campus, Worcester. She was born in Holden, the daughter of Clarence and Eunice (Handy) Strong and had lived in Rutland for 44 years. Patricia was raised in Rutland and graduated from Rutland High School. She married the love of...
Shirley M. Muzzey
Jan 4, 2023
HOLDEN - Shirley M. (Burrell) Muzzey, 98, beloved wife of the late Wellman Muzzey, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home, surrounded by her family, on Wednesday, January 4, 2022. Born and raised in Worcester, she was a daughter of the late Everett and Helen (Handlin) Burrell. While in her senior year at Commerce High School, Shirley was...
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