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Virginia T. Keith
Jan 1, 2025
Virginia T. Keith, 96, of Holden, passed away peacefully in her sleep on January 1, 2025. She is the loving wife of the late Charles Keith, with whom she shared over 60 years of marriage. Virginia was born in 1928 to John and Antoinette Petchulis in Worcester. She spent the past 75 years of her life in Holden where she...
Mary J. Birath (Barry)
Dec 31, 2024
HOLDEN - Mary Barry-Birath passed away on December 31 surrounded by her family. She was born in Worcester, MA on May 22nd, 1929, to Scott and Grace Mackintire. She resided in Worcester for most of her life, growing up with a large extended family and was the oldest granddaughter of Margaret Perry, who she admired and adored. She devoted her...
Ciara Joanne (Lambkin) Sullivan
Dec 27, 2024
RUTLAND - Ciara J. (Lambkin) Sullivan, 30, passed away tragically alongside her two cherished infant children, James Michael and Elizabeth Joanne, on Friday, December 27, 2024, at UMass Memorial Medical Center, Belmont Street, Worcester, following an unexpected medical emergency at home in Rutland. Born in Quincy and raised in Canton, Ciara was the beloved daughter of Irish immigrants, Stephen and...
Wayne W. Palmer, Sr.
Dec 27, 2024
Wayne W. Palmer, Sr., age 85, of Rutland, MA, died peacefully at home on December 27, 2024. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Joan S. (Beeso) Palmer; his sons, Wayne W. Jr., Palmer of Paxton and Sean L. (Heather) Palmer of Gardner; his sister Mona L. (John) Grande of Shrewsbury; his grandchildren, Stephanie, Corrinne, Sarah, Jacob, and...
Thomas A. Kelleher
Dec 27, 2024
JEFFERSON – Thomas A. Kelleher, 85, beloved brother, uncle, cousin and friend, passed away peacefully, surrounded by members of his family on Friday, December 27, at UMass Memorial Medical Center, following a brief illness. Born and raised in Worcester, Tom was the oldest son of the late William D. and Margaret (Callahan) Kelleher. He graduated from North High School and...
Edward F. Wissell
Dec 26, 2024
CHARLTON - Edward F. Wissell, 86, passed away on December 26, 2024, at the Overlook Masonic Health Center. Born on August 17, 1938, in Worcester, he was the son of the late Edward T. and Mary (Yeager) Wissell. Edward attended local schools and graduated from Saint Peter-Marian High School. Following graduation, he enlisted in the United States Air Force, where...
Gary P. Clark
Dec 26, 2024
SWANSEA, MA/ HOLDEN - Gary P. Clark, 57, beloved husband of Crystal L. (Ormonde) Clark, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, December 26, 2024, at Charlton Memorial Hospital in Fall River. Born and raised in Holden, he was the son of Debra (Berry) Ashford and her late husbands, Gary P. Clark and Paul "Dana” Ashford. Gary was a graduate of Wachusett...
Eugene L. Rubin Esq.
Dec 25, 2024
The Funeral Service for Eugene Rubin will be available for live streaming (and after) beginning at 11:00 AM on Sunday, December 29th via the following link: www.emanuelsinai.org/live-streams/ WORCESTER – Eugene L. Rubin, Esq., age 92, died peacefully on Wednesday, December 25, 2024, at UMASS Memorial Healthcare – University Campus, surrounded by his loving children. Born in Worcester, Gene was the...
Natalie Wells
Dec 25, 2024
Natalie Wells, 92, passed away in the very early morning hours on Christmas Day in the comfort of her home, surrounded by her family. Born and raised in Southbridge, she was the daughter of the late John and Sylvia (Shippin) Wells. Natalie was an English Setter lover and enjoyed attending numerous dog shows with her friends. She travelled the world...
Lori J. Occhialini-Jacobsen
Dec 23, 2024
HOLDEN - Lori J. (Duquette) Occhialini-Jacobsen, 53, beloved wife of Craig S. Jacobsen, passed away on Monday, December 23, 2024, at UMass Memorial Medical Center – University Campus in Worcester, surrounded by her loving family after an unexpected, aggressive battle with gallbladder cancer. Born in Worcester and raised in Holden, she was the daughter of Ronald and Susan (Winkelmann) Duquette....
Adam Douglas Lemon
Dec 21, 2024
RUTLAND - Adam D. Lemon, 42, passed away suddenly on December 21, 2024. Born on July 4, 1982, to Gary and Julie (Kallio) Lemon, Adam was a lifelong resident of Rutland. Growing up, Adam was an active member of the Boy Scouts for many years. He attended local grade schools and later graduated from Wachusett Regional High School in 2001,...
Lester J. Grace Jr
Dec 20, 2024
Rutland – Lester J. Grace, Jr., 85, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 20, 2024, at UMass Memorial Medical Center – University Campus in Worcester. Born in Worcester, he was the son of the late Lester J. and Mary B. (Conlon) Grace. Lester was a proud graduate of Worcester Boy’s Trade School and continued his education at Worcester Industrial Technical...
John J. Richinick Jr.
Dec 20, 2024
JEFFERSON — John J. Richinick Jr., 69, died peacefully at home, surrounded by family, on Friday, December 20, 2024, after an almost two-year battle with cancer. He was predeceased by his beloved wife, Maryellen (Doherty), in 2003. He leaves two daughters, Jennifer Swanson and her husband Kevin of Brookfield, and Michele Gorman and her husband Andrew of Astoria, New York;...
Evelyn J. Ramsey
Dec 19, 2024
Evelyn J. "EJ" Ramsey, 49, of Leominster, formerly of Sterling, passed away peacefully on December 19, 2024 after a short battle with breast cancer. EJ was born in Leominster, the daughter of the late John and Carolyn (Kamierczak) Ramsey. She graduated from Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical High School and went on to work as a preschool aide for autistic children...
Lloyd Wilbur Olson
Dec 18, 2024
WORCESTER - Lloyd W. Olson, 85, passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home on Wednesday, December 18, 2024. Born on April 23, 1939, in Worcester, MA, Lloyd was the son of the late Carl A. and Alice V. (Skarberg) Olson. Lloyd attended Worcester Public Schools and graduated from Commerce High School. After high school, Lloyd enlisted in the...
Winifred Jones Bowcock
Dec 17, 2024
Winifred Jones Bowcock passed peacefully at the age of 99 on December 17, 2024. She was the oldest of four children born to E. Thomas Jones and Emily Smythe Jones in Kingston, Pennsylvania on November 21, 1925. Winnie was proud of her Welch heritage and being a first generation American. Being the daughter of a coal miner kept the family...
Karyn Ann (George) Liberty
Dec 16, 2024
Shrewsbury, MA / Dade City, FL – Karyn A. (George) Liberty, 78, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 16, 2024, surrounded by the love and comfort of her family. Born in Worcester and raised in Shrewsbury, Karyn was the cherished daughter of the late Edward and Mildred (Bacon) George. A proud graduate of Shrewsbury High School, Class of 1964, she...
Charles J. Allen Ii
Dec 16, 2024
Shrewsbury/Paxton – Charles J. Allen II, 78, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by the warmth and love of his family, on Monday, December 16, 2024. Born in Attleboro, Charles was the son of the late Charles J. and Bernice (Allard) Allen. His formative years were spent in Europe, a unique experience that shaped his worldly perspective. He later returned...
Ruth M. (Stearns) Trotto
Dec 15, 2024
HOLDEN – Ruth M. (Stearns) Trotto, age 89, passed away peacefully at Fairlawn Rehabilitation Hospital in Worcester on Sunday, December 15, 2024. Born in Auburn, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Doris (Fiske) Stearns. Raised in Auburn, Ruth graduated from Auburn High School, class of 1953. She went to work early in her career at Anderson Corporation...
Carmen Marie Luksha
Dec 14, 2024
GREENFIELD - Carmen M. (Hamel) Luksha, 71, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 14, 2024, at Baystate Franklin Medical Center, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on July 25, 1953, in Germany, the daughter of Robert and Margrit (Frentzel) Hamel. Carmen's early years were spent in Sterling, where she attended local grade schools and later graduated from Wachusett...
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