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Laurence W. Bengtson
May 4, 2022
Holden – Laurence W. Bengtson, 61, died peacefully on Wednesday, May 4, 2022, at UMass Memorial Medical Center – University Campus, Worcester. He was born in Holden, the son of the late Harold and Ruth (Foudy) Bengtson and lived in Holden for most of his life. Laurence graduated from Wachusett High School with the class of 1978 and went on...
Barbara Belle (Chase) Wrin
Apr 30, 2022
HOLDEN – Barbara Belle (Chase) Wrin, age 88, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 30, 2022 at the Holden Rehabilitation & Skilled Nursing Center. She was born in Holden, the daughter of Lewis and Pearl (Remiley) Chase. She leaves her son, Edward L. Wrin of Jefferson. She was predeceased by her loving husband, John J. Wrin in 2006. Barbara graduated...
M. Patricia Eagan
Apr 29, 2022
HOLDEN - Marcella Patricia, “Pat”, Eagan, 93, of Holden passed away peacefully under the loving care of her family and staff at UMass Memorial Medical Center - University Campus in Worcester on Friday, April 29, 2022. Pat was born and raised in Pittsfield, the daughter of George E. and Marcella F. O’Hearn and was a graduate of Pittsfield High School...
David Lowenthal Phd
Apr 28, 2022
Dearly beloved husband, father, friend, colleague, and teacher David Lowenthal, 99, passed away peacefully at his home in Princeton last Thursday, April 28, 2022. All those who knew David were deeply touched by his personal warmth, generous spirit, and mighty intellect. Born in Brooklyn to Rose and Jules Lowenthal, David is survived by his wife Sandra; children Laura, Harry, David,...
Milton M. Neusner
Apr 28, 2022
WESTBOROUGH - Milton M. Neusner passed away on Thursday, April 28, 2022, at the age of 90. Milton was a shoe industry executive and business owner. He graduated from the University of Massachusetts. He was president of his fraternity and treasurer of his class. He was born in Philadelphia and had lived many years in Westborough. A Korean war veteran,...
Stella F. De Acosta
Apr 27, 2022
WORCESTER – Stella (Ferreira) Acosta Our Precious Vieja passed Wednesday, April 27, 2022, at the age of 96. She devoted her life to her family, never wanting to be the center of attention, instead she was the bridge that nurtured and kept our family together. Nothing was impossible for her to ensure we had what she considered necessary. She was...
Vera Ann Cerce
Apr 27, 2022
RUTLAND - Vera Ann Cerce, 97, beloved mother and adored grandmother, passed away peacefully on April 27, 2022, surrounded by her children; son Anthony Cerce Jr. and granddaughters Kristina and Maria Cerce. She is also survived by grandnephew Kody Stanley, grandpup Lucky, and her Cat. Daughter of Chester E. Roberts and Vera Roberts (Stapleton) and wife of Anthony J. Cerce,...
Christopher J. Piekos
Apr 26, 2022
WORCESTER - Christopher J. Piekos, age 38, died unexpectedly on April 26, 2022, at St. Vincent's Hospital in Worcester. Born in Worcester, Chris was the son of Stanley and Mary Lou (Geran) Piekos. Chris, along with his two brothers, grew up in Holden, where he graduated from Wachusett Regional High School. Following that, Chris proudly served his country as a...
Elizabeth M. Tremblay
Apr 24, 2022
HOLDEN / WELLS – Elizabeth M. (Tierney) Tremblay, age 94, died peacefully on Sunday, April 24, 2022 after a period of declining health. Born in Boston, Elizabeth was the daughter of Michael and Agnes (Gilligan) Tierney. In 1956, Elizabeth and her husband, Anthony settled in the Jefferson section of Holden where they raised their family. Elizabeth worked for many years...
Vivian C. Clarke
Apr 22, 2022
Vivian C. (Bergquist) Clarke, 95, beloved wife of Edward N. Clarke, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 22, 2022, at UMass Memorial Medical Center-University Campus. Born and raised in Worcester, she was a daughter of the late Carl and Viola (Sundstrom) Bergquist. After graduating from South High School, she went on to further her education and received a Bachelor’s Degree...
Ronald H. King
Apr 20, 2022
HOLDEN/FITCHBURG – Ronald H. King, 82, passed away on Wednesday, April 20, 2022, surrounded by his loving family at UMass Memorial Lake Ave. campus after a brief illness. He was born in Fitchburg, the son of the late Mitchell and Blanche (Dupuis) King, and was a Fitchburg resident before moving to Holden eighteen years ago. He leaves his loving wife...
Stephen R. Jablonsky Jr.
Apr 20, 2022
STERLING – Stephen R. Jablonsky, 80, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 20, 2022, at Quabbin Valley Healthcare Center in Athol. Born in Revere, Steve was the son of Stephen R. Jablonsky, Sr. and Eleanor (Cheeseman) Chamberlain and lived 23 years in Sterling. He is survived by his four daughters, Jennifer (Lewis) Bohannon of Westlake, Ohio, Katrina, Adriana, and Juliann...
Elizabeth (Betty) Maude Hogan
Apr 17, 2022
WORCESTER -- Elizabeth (Betty) Maude Hogan passed away peacefully on April 17, 2022, in Worcester, MA. Born in Brookline, MA, Betty was raised with her two sisters, Mary and Katherine. She attended St. Mary of the Assumption school in Brookline, where she was one of the finest singers in the school choir. She met Albert Hogan in the 6th grade,...
Arthur "Ray" Perkins
Apr 17, 2022
STERLING - Arthur “Ray” Perkins, age 87, passed away at Sunrise on Easter Morning, Sunday, April 17, 2022. Born on November 7, 1934, he was the son of the late Norman H. and Estelle (Girlie) Perkins. Ray was a resident of Sterling for almost his entire life. He attended the Butterick School in Sterling and graduated from Commerce High School...
Muriel L. (Milot) Roberts Caouette
Apr 16, 2022
Muriel Milot Roberts Caouette, passed away peacefully on April 16, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of 32 years to the late Zane H. Roberts (1921-1982). She is survived by their four children • Greg Roberts of Cotuit Ma • Marcia (Roberts) Warrington and her husband Chris Warrington of Rutland Ma • Todd Roberts and wife...
Virginia H. Griffin
Apr 16, 2022
Rutland – Virginia H. (Herrick) Griffin, 86, died peacefully at home on Saturday, April 16, 2022. She was born in Worcester, the daughter of Van Buren and Marjorie H. (Packard) Herrick, and was a lifelong Rutland resident. Virginia graduated from Rutland High School and went on to work as a Medical Secretary for several local family practices, most recently for...
Richard J. Furmanick
Apr 15, 2022
STERLING – Richard J. Furmanick, Sr., age 84, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 15, 2022 at his home in Sterling. Born in Clinton, he was the son of the late John and Hedwig (Sulkoski) Furmanick. Richard graduated from the former Saxton Trade High School in Leominster before serving his country honorably in the National Guard. He met the love...
Alexander Richard Klingler
Apr 14, 2022
STERLING –Alexander Richard Klingler, 28, a well-loved, beautiful soul passed away in the peace of his family’s home on Thursday, April 14, 2022. Alex was a loving son, big brother, grandson, nephew, cousin and great friend to many. He had a kind soul and a heart of gold. He will forever be remembered and dearly missed by his parents, Charles...
Edward Magiera
Apr 12, 2022
WORCESTER - Edward Magiera, 75, beloved husband of Jane (Adams) Magiera, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 11, 2022 at the Dodge Park Rest Home. Ed was born in Milford, Massachusetts and grew up in Uxbridge. He was a son of the late Edward and Anna (Laczynska) Magiera. Following graduation from Uxbridge High School he attended UMass Amherst, where he...
Beverly D. (Ward) Garvey
Apr 12, 2022
HOLDEN - Beverly D. (Ward) Garvey passed away on Tuesday, April 12, 2022 just days after her 89th birthday. She was born in in Worcester, the daughter of Peary C. and Beatrice E. (Reid) Ward and graduated from Commerce High School. Beverly was predeceased by her beloved husband of 46 years, Robert P. Garvey in 2002. Beverly was deeply devoted...
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