Obituaries
Local Obituaries
John Paul Borci
Oct 17, 2022
HOLDEN – John P. Borci, 81, passed away on Monday, October 17, 2022, at HealthAlliance Leominster Hospital after an illness. He was born in Worcester, the son of the late John J. and Vera M. (Carbone) Borci and had lived most of his life in Worcester before moving to Holden. John leaves his wife of 53 years, Carol A. (McLaughlin)...
Anne C. (Levy) Mack
Oct 16, 2022
The Funeral Service for Anne C. (Levy) Mack will be available for live-streaming at 12:30pm on Thursday, October 20, 2022 and after via the following link: https://client.tribucast.com/tcid/446235448 . WORCESTER - Anne C. (Levy) Mack passed away October 16, 2022 after succumbing to a progressive neurologic illness (progressive supranuclear palsy). Anne was born and raised in Worcester, MA, daughter of David...
Lawrence B. Hoffman
Oct 16, 2022
WORCESTER – Lawrence B. Hoffman, 61, died unexpectedly on Sunday, October 16, 2022, at St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester, after a period of declining health. Larry was born in Boston, the son of Melvin and Ilene (Rudner) Hoffman and was a lifelong resident of Worcester. Larry will be lovingly missed and remembered by his beloved wife of 40 years, Sharon...
Shirley Jean (O'Neal) Warren
Oct 15, 2022
RUTLAND – Shirley Jean (O’Neal) Warren, 95, passed away peacefully in the care of her loving family on Saturday, October 15, 2022 after an illness. She was born in Medford on September 27, 1927 and grew up in the Boston area. Shirley was the daughter of the late Raymond M. and Ellen (Donovan) O’Neal. She was married in 1947 to...
Darlene Ann Villnave
Oct 15, 2022
On October 15, 2022, Darlene Ann (Manzello) Villnave, 64, passed away unexpectedly at her home. Darlene was a beloved wife, mother of two children and grandmother of three. She was the heart and soul of her family. Darlene was born and raised in Worcester MA and graduated from St. Peter's C.C.H.S. Darlene met her husband, Brian, at the age of...
Margery H. (Callaghan) Grady
Oct 15, 2022
LEOMINSTER – Margery H. (Callaghan) Grady, 97, passed away on Saturday, October 15, peacefully in the loving care of her family and the compassionate staff at Life Care Center in Leominster. Born and raised in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, Margery was the daughter of Jack and Delia (Hawkins) Callaghan. Her beloved husband of 41 years, Thomas W. Grady, died in 1987. She...
Janet Baker
Oct 14, 2022
STERLING - Janet E. (Russell) Baker, 84, of 12 Olde Parish Lane, Sterling died peacefully at home in the comfort and loving care of family and friends on October 14, 2022 from Alzheimer’s Disease. She leaves her husband of 54 years, Bruce S. Baker, a son, Charles R. Baker and his wife Heidi Baker, and their four children: John, Lauren,...
Paul Vincent Higgins
Oct 14, 2022
Sterling - Paul V. Higgins, 66, died peacefully at home on Friday, October 14, 2022. He was born in Worcester, the son of the late Richard T. Higgins, Sr., and Maureen (Fenno) Higgins and grew up in Sterling. Paul graduated from Notre Dame High School in Fitchburg and went on to earn a Bachelor's in Business Administration from Boston College....
Donald Lincoln White
Oct 12, 2022
RUTLAND - Donald L. White, 92, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, October 12, 2022. He was born in Ware, the son of Samuel and Albina (LeBlanc) White and had lived most of his life in Rutland. After graduating from Worcester Boys Trade School, Don enlisted into the U.S. Army in 1949. He rose to the rank of Corporal...
Richard Edward Hunter
Oct 11, 2022
Dick Hunter was a friendly, warm and caring man with a wonderful sense of humor throughout his long life of 103 years. He had an amazing memory and a great sense of humor. He loved to tell stories about his life with family, friends and colleagues. He was born in Worcester at Memorial Hospital on Memorial Day in 1919 and...
Teresa Louise (Leblanc) Beauvais
Oct 10, 2022
HUBBARDSTON - Teresa Louise (LeBlanc) Beauvais, 61, beloved wife of Mark Beauvais, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home, surrounded by her family, on Monday, October 10, 2022. Born in Worcester, she was a daughter of the late Roger and Deno (Barton) LeBlanc. Teresa "Terry" graduated from Wachusett Regional High School and went on to further her education...
James H. Rafferty
Oct 8, 2022
James H. Rafferty passed away peacefully at home this month, October of 2022, surrounded by loved ones at the age of 80. A private family service will be held at Miles Funeral Home in Holden, MA, with a burial to follow at Worcester County Memorial Park in Paxton. James was born in Weymouth, MA, the son of James Lewis Rafferty...
Kenneth A. Day
Oct 5, 2022
Sterling - Kenneth A. Day, 105, died peacefully on Wednesday, October 5, 2022, at UMass Memorial Health Alliance Clinton Hospital, Leominster Campus. He was born in Derby, VT, and raised by Myrtle and Maurice Day. Kenneth graduated from High School and went on to earn an Associate's Degree from Dartmouth College. He managed Pinecrest Duck Farm in Sterling for 40...
Helen Laura "Laurie" Eddy
Oct 3, 2022
RUTLAND – Helen Laura “Laurie” Eddy, 72, passed away at home on Monday, October 3, 2022, after an illness. She leaves her siblings, Nancy Rutter and her husband, Kenneth of Portsmouth, RI, Cynthia Sherwood and her husband, Steven of Rutland, Brenda Eddy of Rutland, Linda Bateman and her partner, Nancy of Spencer, Gayle Grenier of Rutland, David H. Eddy, IV...
Doris E. (Milton) Foote
Oct 2, 2022
To stream the Funeral Service for Doris Foote which took place at 11am on Friday, October 7, 2022, please click the following link: https://client.tribucast.com/tcid/5982116553 . PINELLAS PARK, FL/STERLING - Doris E. (Milton) Foote, 87, a former longtime Sterling resident, passed away on Sunday, October 2, 2022, at St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester. Her loving husband of 60 years, Paul D....
Captain Michael Sherman Sullivan
Oct 2, 2022
Captain Michael S. Sullivan “Sully”, 76, a resident of West Boylston, passed away on Sunday, October 2, 2022, at UMASS University Campus in Worcester after a period of declining health. He was the husband of Sally A. (Johnson) Sullivan. Miles Funeral Home is directing arrangements. Born on August 11, 1946 in Cuba, NY, Mike was the son of the late...
Jane E. Rutman
Oct 1, 2022
BERLIN -- Jane “Janie” (Rubenstein) Rutman, 73, passed away peacefully on October 1st, 2022 after a long illness. She was surrounded by her loving husband Steve, who never left her side, and her three children. Janie was the matriarch of the family in every sense of the word. From planning family gatherings to martini parties to her own funeral, she...
Charles E. Stoneham
Oct 1, 2022
PAXTON - Charles Ernest Stoneham, of Paxton, MA, was born in 1930 in Salem, MA, and died on October 1, 2022 at age 92. After attending Williston Northampton School, Charles went on to earn a Bachelor of Science degree in Physics at Williams College and furthered his career with advanced courses in engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Charles had a...
David Krashes
Sep 30, 2022
Princeton – David “Dave” Krashes, 97, died peacefully at home on Friday, September 30, 2022. He was born and raised in Woodmere, NY, the son of David and Jennie (Goldman) Krashes and lived in Princeton for more than six decades. Dave will be lovingly missed and remembered by his wife of 66 years, Barbara (Payne) Krashes; his daughters Stephanie Opalka...
Mary Therese (Concannon) Cole
Sep 29, 2022
WORCESTER - Mary Therese (Concannon) Cole, 90, of Worcester, MA, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 29, 2022 at Christopher House Nursing Home, 10 Mary Scano Drive, Worcester, Massachusetts. Mary is predeceased by her loving husband, Joseph A. Cole, who recently passed away at the age of 90 in July 2022, as well as a son, David A. Cole, who...