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Arthur P. Andrews
Dec 11, 2021
RUTLAND – Arthur P. Andrews, age 83, passed away peacefully at his home in Rutland on Saturday, December 11, 2021, following a long battle with Parkinson’s. Born in Attleboro, he was the son of the late Arthur W. and Anne (Duffy) Andrews. Art was raised in Attleboro, graduating from Attleboro High School, and went on to proudly serve his country...
Kathleen M. (Mcfarlin) Frechette
Dec 10, 2021
HOLDEN – Kathleen M. Frechette a loving wife, mother, daughter, sister, “Nana”, and friend passed away peacefully on Friday, December 10, 2021 at UMass Memorial – Lake Avenue after a hard-fought battle with cancer. She was 63. Born in Wilmington, DE and raised in Springfield, MA, Kathleen was the daughter of Jean Lawless McFarlin and the late Thomas John McFarlin...
Eleanor M. Mohamed
Dec 6, 2021
Rutland - Eleanor M. (Seavey) Mohamed, 84, died peacefully on Monday, December 6, 2021, at Beaumont Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center, Westborough. She was born in Worcester, the daughter of the late Raymond and Cora M. (Keogh) Seavey and graduated from Commerce High School. Eleanor was predeceased by her husband, John F. Mohamed, Sr. in 1998. She is survived by...
Anthony G. Zekos
Dec 6, 2021
HOLDEN - Anthony G. Zekos passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side Monday, December 6, 2021, after a two-year courageous battle with Pancreatic Cancer. He was 48. Born in Worcester, Anthony was the son of Maria K. (Paskalis) Zekos and the late Gregory P. Zekos and lived most of his life in Holden. He graduated from...
Kathleen M. (Toomey) Cook
Dec 5, 2021
HUBBARDSTON – Kathleen M. (Toomey) Cook, age 76, passed away peacefully at Heywood Hospital in Gardner on Sunday, December 5, 2021. Born in Worcester, she was the daughter of the late John E. and Marie E. (Marotte) Toomey. Kathleen spent her early years in Worcester, graduating from Commerce High School. She went on to receive her bachelor’s degree in Nursing...
Scott D. Young
Dec 5, 2021
EAST TEMPLETON - Scott D. Young of East Templeton passed away on Sunday, December 5th, 2021. Scott, affectionately known by those closest to him as “Buddha,” was quick with a smile, a joke, and a laugh so contagious it could turn around even the hardest of days. Scott was truly unforgettable to all those who met him, knew him, and...
William Read Lasher, Jr.
Dec 4, 2021
HOLDEN / UPTON – William Read Lasher, Jr., 79, died peacefully at home on Saturday, December 4, 2021. He was born in the Bronx, NY, the son of William R. and Tess Lasher and had lived in Holden for 38 years. William proudly served in the United States Navy Seabees as a Lieutenant during the Vietnam War. He also served...
John Anthony Mayer Jr.
Dec 3, 2021
On Friday, December 3, 2021, John Anthony Mayer, Jr. loving husband and father of three children, passed away at the age of 89. John was born on October 17, 1932, in the Bronx to John and Elizabeth (Dydek) Mayer. John received a bachelor’s degree in Marine Engineering from the State University of New York Maritime College at Fort Schuyler in...
Kathleen R. (Foudy) Bengtson
Nov 29, 2021
HOLDEN – Kathleen R. (Foudy) Bengtson, 99, passed away on Monday, November 29, 2021, at Tatnuck Park at Worcester after an illness. She was born in Lawrence, the daughter of John J. and Catherine V. (Oldroyd) Foudy. Kathleen graduated from Lowell High School and was a representative for the Worcester Housing Authority for over twenty years retiring in 1987. She...
John Christopher "Chris" Lowder
Nov 28, 2021
WORCESTER – John Christopher Lowder (known as “Chris”), age 68, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, November 28, 2021. Born in Boston, he was the son of the late Clarence “Skip” H. Quillia and Dorothea E. Lowder. Chris graduated from Holy Name High School in Worcester in 1971 and went on to earn a Bachelor’s degree in English Literature...
Walter P. Toll
Nov 26, 2021
To view the Memorial Service for Walter P. Toll which took place on Sunday, August 28, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. please click the following link: https://client.tribucast.com/tcid/8746896482 Walter P. Toll, 62, died on November 26, 2021, at Pacific Care Center in Pacific, MO. from complications of a stroke that he suffered in December 2018. Walter Paul Toll was born in Ogden,...
Patricia Anne Melendy
Nov 26, 2021
West Boylston – Patricia A. (Parker) Melendy, 79, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, November 26, 2021. She was born in Holden, the daughter of the late Stanley L. and Dorothy L. (Allen) Parker. Patricia’s journey through life was guided by the Holy Spirit and fueled by a heart full of compassion and grace. While growing up...
Joshua Fay
Nov 26, 2021
FITCHBURG – Joshua Fay, age 54 of Cambridge, MA, formerly of Fitchburg was stricken ill and died at his residence. He leaves his parents Dr. Stuart Fay and Beatrice (Medoff) Fay of Fitchburg, two sisters Rachel Cortez and her husband Luis Cortez of Lexington, MA and Jethra Fay of Waltham, a brother Dr. Aaron Fay and his wife Myriam Wright...
Randall "Randy" May
Nov 26, 2021
BARRE - Randall “Randy” May, 66, of Barre, passed peacefully, surrounded by family and friends on November 26th, 2021 after battling Pancreatic Cancer. He was predeceased by his mother, Ruby, and his brother, Keith. He is survived by his wife, Jean, his daughters, Erica-May (Michael), Amanda and Olivia; his son Justin; his father, Norman; his sisters, Marilyn and Sherry (Lou);...
Goldie (Namath) Kennis
Nov 23, 2021
The Funeral Service for Goldie Kennis will be livestreamed on Friday, November 25, 2021 at 11:00am via the following link: https://emanuelsinai.org/live-streams/ . WORCESTER - Goldie (Namath) Kennis, age 96, died peacefully on Tuesday, November 23, 2021 at the Jewish Healthcare Center. Born in Worcester, Goldie was the daughter of Israel and Rose (Skiest) Namath, and was a lifelong resident of...
Allan L. Tribandis
Nov 22, 2021
METHUEN – Allan L. Tribandis, age 65, passed away peacefully on November 22, 2021. Born in Worcester, the son of Albin and Beverly Alice (Varney) Tribandis. Allan served his country honorably in the United States Air Force. He loved his grandchildren and always spoke so highly of them. He loved his stereo and enjoyed listening to music with his friends....
Pauline T. (Phaneuf) Gosselin
Nov 22, 2021
WORCESTER - Pauline T. (Phaneuf) Gosselin, died on the evening of her 94th birthday, Monday, November 22, 2021, at the Jewish Healthcare Center, Worcester. Pauline was born in Worcester, the daughter of the late Adolphe and Delia (Contois) Phaneuf. Over the years she lived in Cherry Valley, Worcester and Holden. Pauline graduated from Commerce High School with the class of...
John N. Gabriel
Nov 21, 2021
WORCESTER - John N. Gabriel, 78, of Worcester passed away following an illness on Sunday, November 21, 2021 in St. Vincent Hospital. John was born in Lawrence, MA, graduated from The Manlius School in Manlius, NY and earned his BA in Business at Norwich University, in Northfield, VT, where he was also a member of the ROTC. Following college, he...
Laura Lee Kenderes
Nov 18, 2021
WESTON – Laura Lee Kenderes, 62, passed away unexpectedly at home on Thursday, November 18, 2021. She leaves her sister, Jeanne Hudson and her husband, Daniel of Fitchburg; her niece, Sarah Survell and her nephew, Daniel Survell, both of Berlin; her brother-in-law, Paul Lussier; and cousins in New York. She was predeceased by her brother, Bobby Kenderes and her sister,...
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