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Arthur F. Andrews
Apr 11, 2022
TOWNSEND/STERLING – Arthur F. Andrews, age 74, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, April 11, 2022. Born in Lowell, he was the son of the late Arthur “Spud” and Gladys (Perks) Andrews. Art graduated from Dracut High School, class of 1965, and enlisted in the National Guard of Massachusetts where he was in active duty for six years. In 1975, he...
Keith Saunders Jorgensen
Apr 11, 2022
WORCESTER- Keith Saunders Jorgensen died on April 11, 2022, at UMass Memorial Medical Center with his wife by his side. Keith was born in Jersey City, New Jersey on August 12, 1936. He grew up in Jersey City and Bogota, NJ and lived for many years in Oreland, PA, Westwood, MA, Lancaster, MA and most recently at the Willows in...
Lawrence Harris
Apr 11, 2022
Rutland – With hearts broken we announce the passing of Lawrence “Larry” Harris of Rutland, formerly of Worcester. He was born in Worcester the son of the late Amos L. and Wanda A. (Kuchnicka) Harris and graduated from Worcester Boy’s Trade School. Larry leaves his wife, Mary (Reed Baribeault) Harris; a daughter, Pamela (Harris) Baribeault and her partner, Andre Gilbert;...
Ann-Marie (Lefave) Roche
Apr 9, 2022
SPENCER - Ann-Marie (LeFave) Roche, 51, succumbed to her hard-fought battle with breast cancer on Saturday, April 9, 2022, with her loving family by her side. She was born in Woburn, raised in Haverhill and had lived in Worcester for many years before moving to Spencer four years ago. She leaves her husband of 18 years, Jason M. Roche; her...
Robert Fitzsimmons
Apr 9, 2022
Holden – Robert F. Fitzsimmons, 68, died peacefully with his loving family at his side, on Saturday, April 9, 2022 at UMass Memorial Healthcare Center-University Campus, Worcester. He was born in Worcester, the son of Edward and Thelma (Whalen) Fitzsimmons and graduated from Leicester High School. Robert had a life-long passion for automobiles which he turned into a career. He...
Margaret (Mansley) Kranich
Apr 6, 2022
SHREWSBURY - Margaret M. Kranich died on April 6th after a long illness, two weeks after celebrating her 97th birthday with her family. She lived at Southgate in Shrewsbury since the death of her husband, Dr. Wilmer L. Kranich in 1992, and previously lived in Worcester since their marriage in 1950. She leaves her children, Laurence Kranich of Roslindale, Deborah...
Donald L. Brown
Apr 2, 2022
WORCESTER - Donald L. Brown, 89, passed away on April 2nd in his home. Born in Worcester, he was the son of Francis and Anita Brown. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Diane Cooke Brown; his children, Darrin C. Brown of Woodstock, CT., Dan C. Brown, his wife Laura A. Martin, and (Don’s grandson) Ray Brown of...
Rose M. Urbanovitch
Apr 2, 2022
Paxton – Rose M. (Grzyb) Urbanovitch, 99, died peacefully at her home on Saturday, April 2, 2022 surrounded by her loving family. She was born and raised in Worcester, the daughter of Alexander S. and Rosalie Grzyb and graduated from Commerce High School. She married the love of her life, the late Aleck J. Urbanovitch in 1944 and the couple...
Gladys R. Chilleri
Apr 2, 2022
HOLDEN - Gladys R. Chilleri, 94, died on April 2, 2022, at Saint Vincent’s Hospital in Worcester, Massachusetts. She was the daughter of Harold Berry and Viola (Sheard) Berry. Being the second of twelve children, her early life was difficult, but Gladys was resilient, determined and successfully worked to better her circumstances. Gladys was devoted to her parents, siblings and...
Ruth Epstein
Mar 31, 2022
LEOMINSTER - Ruth Epstein, age 99 better known as Ginger to family and friends died on Thursday, March 31st in Heights Crossing in Brockton. She was born on January 21, 1923 to Max and Gussie Gruber in Passaic New Jersey. Her early years were difficult ones as the Depression decimated family finances and her father’s health deteriorated. She was an...
Suzanne E. Hendrickx
Mar 31, 2022
Paxton/West Boylston – Suzanne E. (Chateauneuf) Hendrickx, 71, died peacefully on Thursday, March 31, 2022 in the care of hospice, after a long battle with cancer. She was born in Lowell and was raised in Webster, the daughter of the late Gerard and Doris (Demers) Chateauneuf. Suzanne worked as a Medical Transcriptionist for UMass Memorial Healthcare for over 30 years....
Johnston A. Gamblin
Mar 31, 2022
STERLING - Johnston A. Gamblin, 87, beloved husband of Caroline (Bilodeau) Gamblin, passed away on Thursday, March 31, 2022, at UMass Memorial Healthcare Center - University Campus. Born in Leominster, John was the son of the late Norman and Alice (Cheney) Gamblin. John was a graduate of the Lenox Preparatory School and a member of the ROTC. He went on...
Christopher Scott Lowell
Mar 27, 2022
PAXTON – Christopher Scott Lowell, seventeen years old, of Paxton, passed away on March 27, 2022. Loved dearly by many, he was known for his sweet, caring, kind disposition and broad smile. He dreamed of helping others and sharing his love with the world. Chris attended Montessori Country Day School, Davis Hill Elementary, Mountview Middle School and Wachusett Regional High...
Ruth E. (Green) Johnson
Mar 27, 2022
HOLDEN – Ruth E. (Green) Johnson, age 89, died peacefully on Sunday, March 27, 2022, at Brookdale Eddy Pond in Auburn, surrounded by the loving presence of her family. Ruth was born in South Bay, New York, the daughter of George W. and Duella (Isherwood) Green. Alongside her late husband Earle Johnson, they together operated Earle A. Johnson Florists, a...
Jeffrey E. Gaskin
Mar 24, 2022
JEFFERSON – Jeffrey E. Gaskin, 66, beloved father of Lori Gaskin, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 24, 2022, at the Odd Fellows Home in Worcester. Born in Worcester, he was a son of the late Arnold and Grace (Stolnacke) Gaskin. He was a graduate of Wachusett Regional High School and a member of the soccer team. Jeffrey enjoyed a...
Ronald J. Dubovick
Mar 24, 2022
Ronald J. Dubovick, 82, of Hyannis passed away with family by his side on March 24, 2022, at McCarthy Care Center in East Sandwich. He was born in Yonkers NY son of Nicholas Dubovick and Helen Dubovick Neils, stepson of William R. Neils. He leaves behind his children, Anne Volk of Westminster, Diane O'Hayre and her husband Jack of Barrington...
Janice Stewart
Mar 23, 2022
PAXTON - Janice Stewart, 91, a long time resident of Paxton, MA died on March 23, 2022 in her apartment at Briarwood Community after a period of declining health. Janice was born on June 17, 1930 and raised in Worcester, attending Midland Street School and Classical High School. She was the daughter of Dorothy and Paul Savage. Her husband of...
Stephen J. Wentzell
Mar 23, 2022
STERLING - Stephen J. Wentzell, 79, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, March 22, 2022, after an illness. Born and raised in Worcester, Steve was the son of Burton and Mildred (Raymond) Wentzell and lived in Sterling the last 45 years. He lived a long, healthy and happy life for almost 80 years. His beloved wife of 37 years,...
Patrick M. Brown
Mar 22, 2022
STERLING - Life-long Sterling resident and all around good guy, Patrick M. Brown, 44, passed away at home, quickly and unexpectedly, Tuesday, March 22, 2022, leaving behind his heartbroken family and friends. His parents, Paul R. Brown, Jr. and Carolyn L. (Knight) Brown; his sister, Tricia M. LaFountaine and her husband, Tim; his brother, Paul R. Brown, III; and sister,...
George C. Lamotte Jr.
Mar 22, 2022
WORCESTER/PAXTON – George C. Lamotte, Jr., 73, passed away on Tuesday, March 22, 2022, at St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester after an illness. He was born in Holden, the son of George C., Sr., and Helyn (Austercolin) Lamotte and grew up in Paxton. Gidge lived and raised his family in Worcester. He leaves his loving wife of 48 years, Lynne...
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