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Phyllis M. (Tartaglia) Lillyman
Dec 29, 2021
STERLING/SHERBORN – Phyllis M. (Tartaglia) Lillyman, beloved wife of Joseph B. Lillyman, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 29, 2021 at UMass Memorial – Marlborough Hospital. Phyllis was born June 8th, 1934, in McAfee, New Jersey and raised in Mansfield, Massachusetts, the daughter of the late William and Mary (Cilurso) Tartaglia. She moved to her own Beacon Hill apartment in...
Jeffrey Todd Woodruff, Esq.
Dec 28, 2021
HOLDEN – Jeffrey Todd Woodruff, Esq., 57, beloved son of Roger and Joyce (Schermerhorn) Woodruff, passed away after a short illness on Tuesday, December 28, 2021 at UMass Memorial Health Care, University Campus. A gregarious storyteller and devoted friend, Jeff spent most of his adult life in Santa Monica, CA, where he was a litigation attorney. “Woody” is remembered fondly...
Esther (Selig) London
Dec 28, 2021
WORCESTER - Esther Selig London of Worcester died peacefully and with the most compassionate care at the Willows Health Center in Worcester on December 28, 2021. Born in Worcester, MA on January 13, 1919, to the late Fannie (Orlov) and David Selig, beloved and devoted wife of the late Harold Horst London. Preceded in death by her siblings both older...
Gary Silverman
Dec 28, 2021
WORCESTER - Gary Silverman, 71, of Surfside Beach, SC, left this world on December 28, 2021, after many years of chronic illness. His memory will be cherished by his wife Janice (Borg) Silverman and his three sons, David Silverman (Cindi) of Putnam, CT, Dennis Silverman of Hopkinton, MA, and Benjamin Silverman of Surfside Beach, SC. Gary also leaves behind his...
Mary Louise (Davis) Carr
Dec 26, 2021
HOLDEN - Mary Louise (Davis) Carr, age 82, of Holden, passed away on Sunday, December 26, 2021 with her loving husband and family by her side. She was born to the late Harold and Katherine (Davitt) Davis on March 6, 1939, at home in Rutland. Mary graduated from Wachusett Regional High School in 1957. She is survived by the love...
Jeanne M. (Lortie) O'Hara
Dec 25, 2021
HOLDEN- Jeanne M. (Lortie) O’Hara passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 25, 2021, in the loving care of her family and the compassionate staff at Dodge Park Rest Home and Notre Dame Hospice after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer's. She was 84. Born and raised in Northbridge, Jeanne was the daughter of Canadian immigrants, Lucien and Antonia (Montigny) Lortie and...
Giovanna (Ventriglia) Palladino
Dec 25, 2021
WORCESTER - Giovanna (Ventriglia) Palladino left this earthly realm on December 25, 2021, after a prolonged illness. She was 66 years old. Giovanna was born in San Nicola la Strada Provinca di Caserta, Italy, April 13, 1955. She immigrated to the United States along with her family in 1972. She attended and graduated from North High School in Worcester in...
Edward D. Mcgloine
Dec 25, 2021
RUTLAND – Edward D. McGloine, age 64, passed away suddenly at home in Rutland on Saturday, December 25, 2021. Born in Rockville Centre, NY, he was the son of the late Edward D. and Bridget (Kiernan) McGloine. Known as “Squarehead” by many, Ed spent most of his early life in Long Island, spending summers caddying at Fresh Meadows Country Club...
Bernard P. Rotti
Dec 23, 2021
STERLING/WEST BOYLSTON - Bernard P. Rotti, 87, passed away on December 23, 2021, at his home in Ware. Bernie was born in Clinton, son of Italian immigrants, Peter and Louisa (Malabaila) Rotti, the youngest of 9 children. He was raised on his family farm in West Boylston and in turn, raised his own family in West Boylston before moving to...
Jonathan J. Boyce
Dec 22, 2021
BARRE - Jonathan Jay Boyce, 64, passed away on Wednesday, December 22, 2021, at St Vincent Hospital after a short illness. He was born in Worcester, the son of John H. Jr and Lois M. (Milligan) Boyce and had lived in Barre since 2006. He leaves his wife, Sebastiana (Souza) Boyce; his daughter, Cheyenne Fafard of Florida; his sister, Judith...
George R. Dame
Dec 18, 2021
George R. Dame, born on July 4, 1959, was called by the Lord to his Heavenly home on December 18, 2021, after battling a short illness. He leaves his beloved mother and best friend, Carol (Abdow) Dame, of Northborough, and his father Robert Dame, of Hull. In addition, he leaves behind Naomi Dame, mother of his four wonderful children, Dayna,...
Howard L. Fish
Dec 18, 2021
WORCESTER - Howard Fish, 90, died in his home on Saturday, December 18, 2021. He leaves his wife of 68 years, Ceril (Hodes) Fish of Worcester. He also leaves three daughters: Gayle Fish and her partner Phillip Gut of Upton, Leslie Fish and her husband Jerry Gurwitz, and Melanie Amir and her husband Michael Amir of Worcester; his sister, Natalie,...
Elaine M. (Fortier) Frantz
Dec 17, 2021
HOLDEN – Elaine M. (Fortier) Frantz, 75, longtime Holden resident, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 17, 2021, at the Wachusett Manor Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Gardner. Born in Worcester, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Ethel (Johnson) Fortier. After graduating from Commerce High School, Elaine enjoyed a long secretarial career with the Thom McAn Shoe...
Mary F. (Henneberry) Bennett
Dec 17, 2021
PRINCETON - Mary F. (Henneberry) Bennett, 89, beloved wife of the late Commander Paul L. Bennett USN (Ret.), passed away unexpectedly in the comfort of her home on Friday, December 17, 2021. Born and raised in Boston, she was a daughter of the late Edward and Frances (Seery) Henneberry. Mary was a graduate of St. Columbkille’s High School in Brighton...
Barry Shutter
Dec 16, 2021
WORCESTER – Barry Shutter, age 76 died on Thursday, December 16, 2021, surrounded by his daughters and best friend after a short battle with lymphoma. Barry was born in Reading, PA, the son of Ethel (Shingle) and William Shutter. Barry proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War as a staff sergeant, an honor in which...
Kara L. Kelleher-Mahunik
Dec 15, 2021
HOLDEN – Kara L. Kelleher-Mahunik, 57, passed away unexpectedly at home on Wednesday, December 15, 2021. She leaves her beloved daughter, Jenna Mahunik of Shrewsbury; her parents, James and Judith (Davidson) Kelleher of Holden; her brothers, Jimmy Kelleher of Medford, NJ, Kevin Kelleher of Belle Harbor, NY and Michael Kelleher of Shrewsbury; and numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and...
Roger David Pedjoe
Dec 15, 2021
HOLDEN – Roger David Pedjoe, 83, passed away peacefully with his wife, Arlene Marie by his side on Wednesday, December 15, 2021, at St. Vincent Hospital. Born and raised in Worcester, he was a son of the late John P and Catherine H. (Ulevich) Pedjoe. Roger graduated from South High School where he was a standout athlete and star pitcher...
Sarah Joyce (Linton) Dolan
Dec 14, 2021
RUTLAND – Sarah Joyce (Linton) Dolan, 91, beloved wife of the late Donald V. Dolan, Sr., passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 14, 2021, at the Holden Rehabilitation & Skilled Nursing Center. Born and raised in Boston, she was the daughter of the late Dr. Melvin and Mary (Flaherty) Linton. Sarah was influenced by her father, a medical doctor, to...
Charlotte A. Moses
Dec 13, 2021
Holden - Charlotte A. (Daigle) Moses, 72, died peacefully on Monday, December 13, 2021, at Webster Manor Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center. She was born in Holden, the daughter of the late Edmond and Charlotte (Nelson) Daigle and was proud to be a lifelong Holden resident. Charlotte graduated from Wachusett High School with the class of 1967 and went on...
Lisa Joan Sansoucy
Dec 13, 2021
Lisa J. Sansoucy, a longtime resident of Ithaca, NY, passed away on Monday, December 13, 2021. Born in Worcester, MA on February 13, 1967, she was the daughter of the late Reynald J. and Virginia M. (Charron) Sansoucy. She leaves her siblings, Michele Feinsilver Hoye (Robert Hoye), George Sansoucy (Pamela), Donald Sansoucy (XiaoYu), Karyn Sansoucy (Roy Thurston), and Denise Sansoucy...
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