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Randy G. Tappin
Aug 3, 2022
RUTLAND/BARRE – Randall “Randy” G. Tappin, 79, passed away peacefully with his daughter by his side on Wednesday, August 3, 2022, at UMass Memorial Healthcare – University Campus after a period of declining health. He was born in Gardner, the son of Clarence W. and Dorothy (Sampson) Tappin and had lived in Barre before moving to Rutland in 1978. He...
Daniel J. Baker
Aug 3, 2022
WORCESTER - Daniel Jacob Baker, 35, of Woodland Hills, CA died unexpectedly at his home on August 3, 2022. He leaves his wife, Maya Baker, his parents, Elizabeth and Joel Baker, his sister, Tessa Rowin, brother-in-law, Ethan Rowin, nephews, Eli and Joshua Rowin, brother-in-law, sister-in-law and niece, Adi, Talia and Olivia Ron, father-in-law, Yoram Ron, mother-in-law, Hagit Ron, grandmothers, Nancy...
Peter M. Foley
Aug 3, 2022
RUTLAND – Peter M. Foley, 80, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, August 3, 2022, after an illness. He was born in Worcester, the son of Timothy J. and Bertille G. (Toomey) Foley and had lived most of his life in Rutland. He leaves his loving wife of 55 years, Terry (Peter) Foley; his...
Francis L. Walsh Jr.
Aug 2, 2022
WORCESTER – Francis L. Walsh, Jr., 86, died peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, August 2, 2022. Fran was born in Worcester to Francis Leo Walsh, and Catherine (Flavin) Walsh. Fran grew up in Worcester. He graduated from St. John’s High School before obtaining both his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from Worcester State College. In 1958,...
Richard Z. Desmarais
Aug 2, 2022
Richard “Dick” Zoel Desmarais, 78, of Marlborough passed away in Health Alliance-Clinton Hospital in Leominster on Tuesday, August 2, 2022. He was born in Gardner on April 25, 1944, a son of the late Zoel and Virginia (Richard) Desmarais. Richard leaves two sons, Nathaniel Case and his wife, Natalia of Leicester and Scott Desmarais and his wife, Wendi of Morgan...
Robert F. Mattson
Aug 1, 2022
Robert's memorial service will be livestreamed at 12 noon on Monday, August 8th and will be available for viewing at this link: https://client.tribucast.com/tcid/9763652417 RUTLAND– Robert F. Mattson, 89, died peacefully on Monday, August 1, 2022 at Webster Manor Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, Webster. He was born in Worcester, the son of the late Thomas and Irene (Wiitala) Mattson and had...
Doree (Solomon) Porter
Jul 31, 2022
WORCESTER - Doree J. Porter, daughter of the late Rose and Ben Solomon, passed away peacefully on July 30. A teacher in the Boylston and Worcester Public Schools (WPS) for more than 30 years, she worked as an ELL teacher, tutor, curriculum specialist, reading teacher and After School Programs teacher. Doree received the Thomas Jefferson Award upon retirement. She loved...
Guy Richard Elliott, Jr.
Jul 31, 2022
AUBURN - Guy Richard Elliott, Jr. (Dick), 75, of Auburn, passed away peacefully in his home Sunday, July 31, 2022. It is hard to list all his lifelong accomplishments and capture the full life he had. “A life of no regrets” was his motto! Dick had a life of many adventures of travel, education, and love of family. His bucket...
Ruth (Lithwick) Weiss
Jul 31, 2022
NATICK -- Ruth Victoria (Lithwick) Weiss, 82, a loving wife and mother, passed away on Sunday, July 31, 2022. Ruth was born on March 7th, 1940 in Ottawa Canada the loving daughter of Irving and Ellen (Truk) Lithwick. She moved to Boston to work as a Physical Therapist at Boston City Hospital, where she met her husband Earle. They were...
Raymond J. Sansoucy
Jul 31, 2022
WORCESTER - Raymond J. Sansoucy, 96, of Worcester, MA died July 31, 2022. Ray is survived by his wife of 71 years, Janet B. (Aucoin) and three children Lauren Arnold and her husband Tom of Rochdale, MA, Paul Sansoucy and his wife Beth of Brooklyn, CT and John Sansoucy and his wife Donna of Worcester, MA. He also leaves six...
Joan M. Orton
Jul 30, 2022
HOLDEN - Joan M. (Lewin) Orton, 80, formerly of Holden, MA, beloved Mom of Leah and Tara, passed away into her Lord’s arms with her daughters by her side on July 30, 2022, after struggling for two decades with dementia. She was born on a dairy farm in Richville, MN to Erick and Anna Margreta Lewin on November 29, 1941....
Richard B. Dymek
Jul 29, 2022
Richard B. Dymek, 90, beloved husband of the late Carol (Gillespie) Dymek, passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home on Friday, July 29, 2022. Born and raised in Worcester, Dick was a son of the late Boleslaw and Rozalia (Kowalczyk) Dymek. After proudly serving in the United States Army, Dick went on to earn a master’s degree from...
Cora-Lee Mohamed
Jul 28, 2022
RUTLAND – Cora-Lee Mohamed, 64, passed away on Thursday, July 28, 2022, at Worcester Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center after an illness. She was born in Worcester, the daughter of the late John F. Sr., and Eleanor M. (Seavey) Mohamed and had lived in Worcester before moving to Rutland in 1997. She leaves her children, Kenneth McCarthy and his wife, Heidi,...
Richard "Richie" R. Zullo
Jul 26, 2022
WORCESTER – Richard “Richie” R. Zullo, 62, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 26, 2022. He was born in Bridgeport, CT, the son of Emil A. and Natalina (Mecuri) Zullo. Richie leaves his daughter, Samantha Vasiliadis and her husband, George of Worcester; his son, Nicholas Zullo of Wolcott, CT; his beloved grandchildren, Athanasia “Sia” Vasiliadis and Nikolaos “Niko” Vasiliadis; his...
Kimball R. Woodbury
Jul 25, 2022
Kimball R. Woodbury, 98, of Worcester, died peacefully on Monday, July 25, 2022, at the Knollwood Rehabilitation Center. He was born in Worcester and is survived by his two sons, David K. Woodbury and his wife Susan of Worcester, Peter H. Woodbury and his wife Sharon of West Boylston; six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife...
Sharon Templeman
Jul 24, 2022
WORCESTER - On Sunday, July 24, 2022, Sharon L. Templeman, passed away at the age of 79. A private family burial was held in July in Connecticut. Sharon was born on January 11, 1943, in New Britain, CT to David Robbins (Bob) and Virginia Ruth (Ginny) Templeman. She received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Speech and Education from Bates...
Pamela A. (Frongillo) Dickman
Jul 20, 2022
“I love you a bushel and a peck and a hug around the neck” was the well-known expression used by Pamela Dickman to those she loved, which was many. Pamela “Pam” Dickman’s love of life didn’t come to an end with her death. Pam passed in peace, unexpectedly on July 20, 2022, at the age of 62. She was a...
John A. Maclennan
Jul 19, 2022
STERLING - John A. MacLennan, 68, beloved husband of Debra (Hoch) MacLennan, passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home surrounded by his family on Tuesday, July 19, 2022. Born in Lynn and raised in Central Massachusetts, he was a son of the late Wallace and Elizabeth (Hosley) MacLennan. John graduated from Wachusett Regional High School where he played...
Florence M. (Manavian) Burgess
Jul 18, 2022
PAXTON - Florence M. (Manavian) Burgess, 97, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 18, 2022, at Christopher House of Worcester. She was born in Worcester, the daughter of George and Jennie (Skeels) Manavian and had lived most of her life in Paxton. Her loving husband, David K. Burgess, passed away in 2019. She leaves her sons, George Burgess and his...
Sara (Kramer) Stone
Jul 17, 2022
WORCESTER – Sara E. (Kramer) Stone, age 93, died peacefully on Sunday, July 17, 2022, at the Jewish Healthcare Center in Worcester. She was born in Worcester, the daughter of Joseph and Anna (Rosenberg) Kramer. Sara lived most of her life in Worcester, before moving to Boynton Beach, FL in 1989, with her beloved husband of 56 1/2 years, Bernard...
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