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Paul F. Philips

Paul F. Philips

Aug 22, 2021

DIGHTON/WORCESTER - Paul F. Philips, 64, passed away at home on Sunday, August 22, 2021. Born and raised in Worcester, Paul was the son of Bernard S. and Irma T. (Lutsky) Philips and lived the last ten years in Dighton. Paul was a graduate of Doherty Memorial High School in Worcester, class of 1974. He later graduated from Bentley College...

Margaret M. "Peggy" Burnham

Margaret M. "Peggy" Burnham

Aug 21, 2021

HOLDEN - Margaret M. "Peggy" (Daley) Burnham, 91, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 21, 2021, at Rose Monahan Hospice Home in Worcester. She is survived by her husband of 70 years, Willard H. Burnham; daughters, Wendy Sullivan of Port Charlotte, FL, Cheryl McRell and her husband, Steve of Sterling, and Debra Saucier of Shrewsbury; her son, Scott Burnham of...

Joanne C. (Friberg) Westlund

Joanne C. (Friberg) Westlund

Aug 19, 2021

HUBBARDSTON – Joanne C. (Friberg) Westlund, age 83 of Hubbardston, peacefully passed away on Thursday, August 19, 2021 at home in the loving care of her family. Joanne was born in Worcester, the daughter of Wallace H. and Ethel I. (Johnson) Friberg, and was raised in Millbury. She graduated from Millbury Memorial High School. She then met the love of...

David T. Perry

David T. Perry

Aug 19, 2021

WORCESTER – David T. Perry, age 63, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, August 19, 2021. Born in Worcester, he was the son of Robert K. and Jean M. (Tod) Perry. After graduating from Doherty Memorial High School in 1976, Dave entered into the United States Air Force Reserve as a Technical Specialist. He then went on to work...

Louis Boyatzi

Louis Boyatzi

Aug 18, 2021

The service will be livestreamed at the Church's YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/f2MDfSdsYcU PHILLIPSTON - Louis Boyatzi, 72, of Phillipston, MA passed away on Wednesday, August 18th at St. Mary’s Nursing Home in Worcester. Louie leaves his wife, Dorothy E. “Dottie” (Gallant); sister, Margarita (Dempsey) and his beloved nieces. Louie was a member of St. Mary’s Assumption Albanian Orthodox Church serving as...

Peter A. Monchamp

Peter A. Monchamp

Aug 17, 2021

STERLING - Peter A. Monchamp, 64, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, August 17, 2021, at UMass Memorial Healthcare - Memorial Campus. He leaves his wife of 33 years, Catherine M. Ryan; his son, Kevin J. Monchamp of Worcester; his daughters, Jenna L. Monchamp of Sterling and Karen A. Monchamp and her husband, Quinn Bazinet of...

Peggy L. (Calcia) Charette

Peggy L. (Calcia) Charette

Aug 16, 2021

HOLDEN - Peggy L. (Calcia) Charette, 63, passed away and gained her wings at St. Vincent Hospital on August 16, 2021, surrounded by family and friends. She was born in Clinton, the daughter of the late Ernest A. and Ruth A. (Thomas) Calcia and had lived in Princeton before moving to Holden. Peg graduated from Wachusett Regional High School and...

James E. Hill, Sr.

James E. Hill, Sr.

Aug 15, 2021

HOLDEN - James E. Hill, Sr., 90, a lifelong resident, passed away on Sunday, August 15, 2021, at Dodge Park in Worcester after an illness. He was born in Holden, the son of Ernest and Mildred (Mellen) Hill. He leaves his loving wife of 64 years, Esther E. (Davis) Hill; his sons, James E. Hill, Jr. and his wife, Elizabeth...

Natalie (Broder) Cramer

Natalie (Broder) Cramer

Aug 15, 2021

To view Natalie's Graveside Funeral Service please click the following link: https://client.tribucast.com/tcid/516123939 SHREWSBURY - Natalie Broder Cramer, age 94, died peacefully at home on August 15, 2021. Natalie was an intelligent, beautiful woman, who enjoyed life and her family. Natalie was born in Providence, RI. After her family moved from Providence to Worcester, she graduated from Commerce High School. While...

Ellen (Brown) Barber

Ellen (Brown) Barber

Aug 13, 2021

Worcester/Yarmouthport/Bethlehem, PA – Ellen (Brown) Barber, 91, died Friday, August 13, 2021. Originally from Chatham, NY, she was the daughter of the late Jules and Netty Brown. Ellen graduated from Keuka College in 1951 and earned her M.Ed. from Cornell University in 1954. She was a Ford Foundation Fellowship recipient. She taught elementary school for over 20 years including 16...

William W. Bird, Jr.

William W. Bird, Jr.

Aug 13, 2021

Sterling - Lt. Col. William W Bird, of Sterling MA, passed away on Friday, August 13, 2021, at his home, surrounded by his family. He leaves behind his cherished and beloved wife, Maxine; his "adopted" son, Rob Beard and his wife Alecia, of Russellville, AL; his loving sister, Beverly Miller of Hoschton, GA; his daughter in law, Elisha (Lish) Epstein...

Barbara C. Chellel

Barbara C. Chellel

Aug 13, 2021

STERLING -- Barbara Claire (Cranson) Chellel, 82, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, August 13, 2021, in the presence of her loving family. Born at Farren Memorial Hospital, Montague, Massachusetts Barbara was the daughter of Albert and Natalie (Greene) Cranson and for 43 years lived in Bucks County, Pennsylvania before moving to Sterling in 2004. Barbara's husband of 38...

Martha C. Santom

Martha C. Santom

Aug 13, 2021

WORCESTER - Martha Santom, 68, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, after a hard fought battle with cancer. Martha was born in Worcester, Mass. on May 21, 1953, the daughter of late Henry and Angela Gorak. She is survived by her husband of 44 years, Stephen; her son Matthew Santom and his wife Kenina of Huntersville, N.C.; her daughter...

Edmond P. Leslie

Edmond P. Leslie

Aug 12, 2021

HOLDEN - Edmond P. Leslie, 86, passed away Thursday, August 12, 2021 at UMass Memorial Medical Center after an illness. Born and raised in Worcester, Ed was the son of Theophile and Lydia (Levesque) and lived 20 years in Rutland before moving to Holden in 1997. His beloved wife, Barbara (McCabe) Leslie died in 2013. He leaves a son, Edmond...

Barbara A. (Carlson) Macintosh

Barbara A. (Carlson) Macintosh

Aug 11, 2021

NORTH BROOKFIELD - Barbara A. (Carlson) MacIntosh, 63, passed away peacefully at home in the arms of her loving husband on Wednesday, August 11, 2021, after an illness. Born in Worcester on August 3, 1958, Barbara was the daughter of Gustaf A. and Alice K. (Jamieson) Carlson and spent the first 33 years of her life in Auburn before moving...

Richard Thomas Harrison

Richard Thomas Harrison

Aug 10, 2021

STERLING - Richard T. Harrison, 79, passed away Tuesday, August 10, 2021, after an illness. He was born in Rochester, NY, the son of Robert and Marion Harrison. He had lived in Marshfield, MA, with his former wife, Nancy, before moving to Sterling, MA 20 years ago. He leaves his children, Maureen Harrison and her wife, Jennifer Ulicnik; Russell Harrison...

Brian R. Mcquain

Brian R. Mcquain

Aug 10, 2021

STERLING - Brian R. McQuain, 74, beloved husband of Catherine (Ozuk) McQuain, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 10, 2021, at St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester. Born in Port Jefferson, NY and raised in Center Moriches, he was a son of the late Raymond and Lilian (Millard) McQuain. Brian attended Center Moriches High School in NY and went on to...

Richard M. Karsberg

Richard M. Karsberg

Aug 8, 2021

HOLDEN / WORCESTER - Richard M. Karsberg, 98, died peacefully on Sunday, August 8, 2021 at Eisenberg Assisted Living Residence in Worcester. Richard was born in Worcester, the son of Eric and Florence (Malm) Karsberg, and graduated from North High School in Worcester. Richard proudly served in the 677th Bombardment Squadron of the United States Army Air Force. He was...

Astrid S. George

Astrid S. George

Aug 5, 2021

LEICESTER – Astrid S. George passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 5, 2021 at Rose Monahan Hospice Home in Worcester. She was 81. Born in Ilford, England, Astrid was the daughter of Arthur J. and Bronia (Novicki) Aubrey and lived the last 58 years in Leicester. She will be lovingly remembered and missed by her husband of 62 years, Ronald...

Stacia M. Giaquinto

Stacia M. Giaquinto

Aug 5, 2021

WEBSTER/DUDLEY - Stacia M. Giaquinto, loving and beloved mother, sister, aunt, and friend to many, passed away on Thursday, August 5, 2021, at Harrington Healthcare in Webster. She was 48. Born in Worcester, the daughter of the late Anthony S. and Patricia A. (Toomey) Giaquinto grew up in Oakham. Stacia was an impressive athlete and basketball star at Quabbin Regional...