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Shalom Dovber Fogelman
Aug 20, 2022
Shalom Dovber Fogelman, loving son of Rabbi Shmuel and Sandra (Cohen) Fogelman of Worcester, passed away at the age of 1 on August 20, 2022. A graveside service will take place at 3:00pm, Sunday, August 21, at Holy Society Cemetery, Cemetery Road, Leicester, MA, 01611
Nancy Teachout Gardner
Aug 19, 2022
Nancy Teachout Gardner of Leominster MA, formerly of West Boylston died on August 19th at the age of 96. Nancy was the daughter of William Trafford Teachout and Elizabeth (Temple) Teachout. She was born in Bennington, Vermont and grew up in Upton before settling in West Boylston, where she graduated from high school and raised her family. She spent thirty...
Howard J. Beressi
Aug 18, 2022
HOLDEN – Howard J. Beressi, age 83, passed away peacefully at his home in Holden on Thursday, August 18, 2022 surrounded by his loving family. Born in Worcester, he was the son of the late Howard D. and Carmella (Ciccarelli) Beressi. Howard graduated from Worcester Boys Trade High School where he learned the foundations of electrical work. He would further...
Ronald J. Dorris
Aug 16, 2022
To LIvestream the Funeral Service for Dr. Ronald Doris at 9:30am on Sunday, August 21, please click the following link: https://boxcast.tv/view/funeral-service-for-ronald-j-dorris-by6mgevmenbxswzhfv68 WORCESTER – Dr. Ronald J. Dorris, 92, died peacefully on Tuesday, August 16, 2022, at St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester, surrounded by the loving presence of his family. Ron was born in New York City, the son of George...
Kathleen E. (Ross) Healy
Aug 16, 2022
Kathleen E. (Ross) Healy, 69, of Worcester passed away on August 16, 2022. Kathy was born to parents, Vincent and Virginia Ross, in Worcester. She was the second of six children: Ellen, Kathy, Theresa, Vincent, Jeanette, and Chris. As a child, Kathy was always outdoors playing with her siblings and friends in the neighborhood. Growing up in Shrewsbury, she attended...
Martha A. Fournier
Aug 15, 2022
STERLING - Martha A. (Ruby) Fournier, 96, passed away on Monday, August 15, 2022, at UMass Memorial Healthcare - University Campus surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Northborough, the daughter of Thomas and Elsie (Bacon) Ruby and had lived most of her life in Sterling and Marlboro Ma. She leaves her sons, Richard Fournier and his wife,...
Robert E. Goodney
Aug 15, 2022
WORCESTER/HOLDEN - Robert E. Goodney, age 91, passed away unexpectedly with his family by his side on Monday, August 15, 2022. Born in Worcester, he was the son of the late Theodore and Amelia M. (McGuire) Goodney. He is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, M. Madeleine (McGinn) Goodney. He leaves behind two daughters, Patricia M. and her...
Leslie (Smith) Pentland
Aug 13, 2022
JEFFERSON – Leslie J. (Smith) Pentland, 73, passed unexpectedly on August 13, 2022. Born in Worcester, Leslie was the daughter of the late Henry and Ellen (Brodsky) Smith. After graduating from the Bancroft School in Worcester, Leslie went on to earn a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Clark University, and a Master’s degree in Psychology and Counseling from Assumption University....
Kathleen "Katie" (Faherty) Hill
Aug 13, 2022
SAUGUS - Kathleen “Katie” (Faherty) Hill, 70, of Saugus, MA, wife of the late Leonard G. Hill, passed away on August 13, 2022. She is survived by her three siblings, J. Michael Faherty (Ramona) of Gloucester, MA, Arthur W. Faherty (Paris Kallas) of Seattle, WA, and Veronica Buckley of Holden, MA, her dear friends, and many nieces and nephews. Katie...
Paul A. Clark
Aug 12, 2022
HUBBARDSTON - Paul A. Clark, 74, passed away on August 12, 2022. "I did it my way!" Survived by wife, Patricia (MacDonald) Clark of Hubbardston; son, Paul A. Clark, II of Hubbardston; daughter, Karen J Clark of Lee, NH; last surviving sibling (of eight), Elaine (Clark) Seymour of Pawtucket, RI and his 'best bud' (dog) Bentley. "Do it my way!...
Philip J. Metcalf Sr.
Aug 12, 2022
Philip J. Metcalf, Sr., 91, beloved husband of the late Laura Ann (Wiren) Metcalf, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 12, 2022, at the Day Kimball Hospital in Putnam, CT. Born in Oxford and raised in Worcester, he was a son of the late John and Beatrice (Sieswerda) Metcalf. Phil was proud to serve in the National Guard from 1948-1960....
Yvette (Schmeltz) Leventhal
Aug 11, 2022
To view the Graveside Funeral Service for Yvette (Schmeltz) Leventhal please click the following link: https://client.tribucast.com/tcid/1509263237
Lois A. (Wennerstrand) Dahlin
Aug 11, 2022
Holden – Lois A. (Wennerstrand) Dahlin, 86, passed away peacefully after a lengthy illness on Thursday, August 11, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. Lois leaves her beloved husband of 62 years, Richard A. Dahlin; her daughter Laurie; her son Steven; and several nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by her parents, Anton and Alma (Granlund) Wennerstrand, two brothers, George...
Douglas Lowell Kimball
Aug 11, 2022
HOLDEN - Douglas Lowell Kimball, 53, of Holden, MA, passed away unexpectedly on August 11, 2022. Doug was raised in Paxton before moving to Holden in 2001. Doug was born on October 9, 1968, in Norfolk, VA while his parents were in the Air Force. Doug leaves behind his children Lauren and Ethan and his parents Gail Price Kimball and...
Robin G. (Thomes) Mcguirk
Aug 9, 2022
Robin's Celebration of Life Service will be livestreamed at 11:00 am on Saturday, August 13th at this link: https://vimeo.com/738390063 RUTLAND - Robin Gail (Thomes) McGuirk of Rutland, formerly of Holden, was welcomed into the arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ after a courageous and long-fought health battle on Tuesday, August 9, 2022. Robin is now eternally healed and...
Marilyn Goodwin
Aug 9, 2022
Marilyn's graveside service will be livestreamed at 10:30 am on Monday, August 15th and can be viewed at this link: https://client.tribucast.com/tcid/5858008994 WORCESTER – Marilyn Marks Goodwin died peacefully on August 9, 2022, at the age of 94. Marilyn was born in Worcester on October 27, 1927, to the late Thomas & Anne (Siff) Marks. Her husband, Arnold E. Goodwin died...
Lila (Levitan) Belofsky
Aug 8, 2022
WORCESTER/DEDHAM - Lila (Levitan) Belofsky, 95, a resident of NewBridge on the Charles, Dedham, Massachusetts, formerly residing in Worcester, for forty years prior to living in Boca Raton, FL and West Hyannis Port, died on Monday, August 8, 2022. Lila was known for her kindness and positive disposition. She was predeceased by her husband of 61 years, Dr. Jacob Belofsky,...
Jami Marie Carlo
Aug 8, 2022
Jami Carlo of Worcester passed away peacefully surrounded by her family following a short illness. Calling hours will be 4-7pm, Thursday, August 18th at Miles Funeral Home in Holden. Jami was born in Eau Claire, Wisconsin to James and Rita Paulsrud (Shovald). Jami and her sister, Tari Shovald spent their first few years living in Eau Claire. James passed away...
Ruth Cohen
Aug 6, 2022
WORCESTER/SHREWSBURY - Ruth Cohen, 88, passed away on Saturday, August 6, 2022, at UMass Memorial Medical Center, after a brief illness. Born and raised in Worcester, Ruth lived 37 years in Shrewsbury before moving to Eisenberg Assisted Living last year. Her beloved husband, Leonard H. Cohen, died in 1968. Ruth graduated from Classical High School in Worcester, class of 1952....
Kenneth J. Progin
Aug 4, 2022
Kenneth Progin, 93, of Holden passed away on August 4, 2022. During his lifetime, he presided in Auburn, Worcester, and Holden. Ken was a devout catholic and former member of St. Mary’s Church in Jefferson. He graduated high school, spent some time in the military and then went to work for the Telegram and Gazette for over 45 years. He...
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