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Melody A. (Beres) Rose
Nov 17, 2021
HOLDEN - Melody A. (Beres) Rose, 64, passed peacefully in her sleep on November 17, 2021. She is survived by her two loving children, Alex and Alana, and son-in-law, Jon. She is predeceased by her husband of 34 years, David Rose, who passed in 2017. Melody was a bright light in every room. The daughter of Emma Schieve Blozis and...
Arline (Willar) Davis
Nov 16, 2021
BELMONT/BOSTON/WORCESTER - Davis, Arline (Willar) of Belmont, died on Tuesday, November 16, 2021. She was the daughter of Henry and Nellie Willar or Worcester, MA. She was a graduate of the University of Chicago, the Simmons Library School and was a librarian at Northeastern University for many years. She had been an artist, avid swimmer, skier, tennis player, and enjoyed...
Carol Ann (Schriner) Jones
Nov 15, 2021
PAXTON - Carol Jones entered eternal life on November 15, 2021. Firecracker, scholar, card counter, photographer, mother, grandmother, wife, athlete, Girl Scout troop leader, softball coach, survivor, and life of the party. Carol excelled at and loved sports: tennis, skiing (water and downhill), golf and others. When she was growing up, she spent summers on a lake in Canada where...
Robert L. Bullard, Jr.
Nov 15, 2021
STERLING- Robert L. Bullard, Jr., 73, passed away on Monday, 15, 2021 after a period of declining health. He is survived by his mother, Helena (Seifert) Bullard; his son, Daniel F. Bullard and his wife Christina; cousins, Joyce Flanagan, Michael Flanagan and his wife, Mary, James Heinrich, Sr. and his wife Sheila, Marlena Flanagan; and a dear friend and fellow...
Edward A. Seman, Sr.
Nov 15, 2021
HOLDEN – Edward A. Seman, Sr., 98, passed away on Monday, November 15, 2021, at Rose Monahan Hospice Home after an illness. He was born in Plainfield, NJ, the son of Gabriel and Teofila (Krystopowicz) Seman and had lived in Holden since 1963. His wife Helen S. (Rozycki) Seman, passed away in 2009. He leaves his daughter, Evelyn M. Sullivan...
Eloviano "Viano" Chico-Ejiro
Nov 14, 2021
Viano's celebration of life will be available to watch at 11:00 am on Wednesday, February 2nd via livestream at this link: https://client.tribucast.com/tcid/2177282724 WORCESTER – At the tender age of 10, Eloviano “Viano” Chico Ejiro passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of his mother and those caring for him on Sunday, November 14, 2021, at Why Me & Sherry’s House...
Richard R. Perrault
Nov 14, 2021
Holden - Richard "Dick" Raymond Perrault, 79 of Holden passed away after a brief illness on Sunday November 14th at his home in Holden. Dick was the son of Conrad and Alicia Perrault originally from Nashua N.H. where he graduated from Nashua High School and entered into the Army National Guard for several years. A printer by trade, Dick also...
William S. Lopatin
Nov 14, 2021
WESTBORO - William S. Lopatin, age 99, died on November 14, 2021 at Beaumont Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center. Born on July 5, 1922 in Tennent, NJ, Bill was the son of Jacob and Hannah (Cherin) Lopatin. He was raised in Freehold, NJ, then lived in Trenton and West Windsor, eventually moving to Westboro, MA. Bill will be lovingly missed...
Conor J. Stelmach
Nov 11, 2021
RUTLAND - Conor J. Stelmach lost his life after a valiant struggle to overcome addiction on November 11, 2021. Conor was 22. Born in Concord, Conor was the child of Barbara (Boardman) Cardarelli and Matthew Stelmach and was raised in Sterling, eventually moving to Rutland. An exceptional student, Conor graduated from Wachusett Regional High School and was currently enrolled at...
Hector J. Lirette
Nov 11, 2021
STERLING – Hector J. Lirette, 82, passed away on Thursday, November 11, 2021, at UMASS Memorial Medical Center in Worcester after battling an illness. Born in Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada, Hector was the son of Frederick and Laura (Cormier) Lirette. Hector was educated in Moncton, New Brunswick before moving to the United States where he resided in Sterling for the...
Maria Victoria Porras
Nov 10, 2021
PAXTON - Maria Victoria Porras, 74, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 10, 2021, after an illness. Born in Barrancabermeja, Colombia, Victoria was the daughter of Rafael and Elvira (Giordanelli) Porras, and lived for the last 25 years in Paxton. Victoria was a graduate of Pontificia Universidad Xaveriana in Bogota, Colombia, South America. She received a graduate degree in Art...
Howard M. Gordon
Nov 10, 2021
The Funeral Service for Howard M. Gordon will be livestreamed on Sunday, November 14, 2021 at 10:00am via the following link: https://client.tribucast.com/tcid/1473234009 WORCESTER / ST. PETERSBURG - Howard M. Gordon, 79, of St. Petersburg, FL, formerly of Worcester, died on November 10, 2021. Born in Worcester, Howard grew up on Vernon Hill. He was a graduate of Classical High School...
Dorothy Nason Kilcoyne
Nov 10, 2021
On November 10, 2021, Dorothy Nason Kilcoyne (aka “Boots”) started a whole new adventure, leaving her battle-scarred body behind to try flying for the first time. She blazes a trail ahead of the man she married on the way to Home Depot, Stephen “Killer” Kilcoyne, six children: Maggie Agurkis, Benj Lipchak, Paul Lipchak, Patrick Kilcoyne, Marleen Kilcoyne, Dianna Ambach, and...
James W. Hansgate Ii
Nov 10, 2021
HUBBARDSTON – James W. Hansgate II, beloved husband of Catherine (Sauer) Hansgate, passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home, on Wednesday, November 10, 2021, after a courageous battle with Glioblastoma Brain Cancer. Born in Buffalo, NY and raised in nearby West Seneca, Jim was the eldest son of the late James and Marie (Sadowsky) Hansgate. After graduating from...
Pamela Salluce Viano
Nov 8, 2021
Pamela Salluce Viano, 71, passed away on Monday, November 8th, 2021, after a sudden illness. She was born in Clinton, the daughter of Victor J. and Imogene “Jean” (Boynton) Salluce who predeceased her. She lived in Sterling her entire life being the 6th generation to hold the name. She leaves her beloved husband of 52 years, William “Billy” Viano, whom...
Eric J. Kauppila
Nov 8, 2021
Holden - Eric J. Kauppila, 53, died at home on Monday, November 8, 2021. He was born in Worcester, the son of David Kauppila and Elaine Ahlfors Kauppila and had lived in the Jefferson section of Holden for many years. Eric graduated from Wachusett High School where he enjoyed playing on the football team as a Linebacker. He went on...
Elizabeth L. "Bette" (Coles) Shimkus
Nov 7, 2021
WORCESTER – Elizabeth L. “Bette” (Coles) Shimkus, 90, beloved wife of the late Colonel Daniel F. Shimkus, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home on Sunday, November 7, 2021. Born and raised in Leominster, she was the daughter of the late Job and Evelyn (Lynch) Coles. Bette was a graduate of Leominster High School, Class of 1949. She...
Akif S. Qutab
Nov 2, 2021
HOLDEN – Akif S. Qutab, 31, a loving, kind-hearted son, brother, cousin, uncle and friend, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, November 2, 2021. Born in Worcester on August 14, 1990, Akif grew up in Holden where he attended school and graduated from Wachusett Regional High School in 2009. Akif later graduated from the University of Massachusetts - Lowell with a...
Dorothy May Dodd
Oct 31, 2021
STERLING - Dorothy May (Flemming) Dodd, 97, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 31, 2021 at Sterling Village Nursing Home. She was born in Northborough, the daughter of Charles L. and Gretchen (Pressler) Flemming and had lived in Northborough, Shrewsbury and retired to the “camp” in Boylston before moving to Sterling to live with her daughter. Her loving husband of...
Kenneth V. Vaughan
Oct 31, 2021
PRINCETON – Kenneth V. Vaughan, a proud U.S. Navy veteran, father, brother, grandfather, and great-grandfather, and friend to many, passed away at home in Princeton on Sunday, October 31, 2021, at the age of 98. Born in Worcester, he was the son of the late Howard and Mary (Scannell) Vaughan. Ken completed high school early to begin his career as...
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