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Janet H. (Fillow) Borko
Aug 4, 2021
WORCESTER – Janet H. (Fillow) Borko, 67, passed away on Wednesday, August 4, 2021 at Life Care of Auburn after an illness. She was born in Worcester, the daughter of Edward D. and Elizabeth A. (Hall) Fillow and had lived most of her life in Worcester. She leaves her daughter, Jennifer Landry and her fiancé, Christopher Thebeau of Oxford; her...
Robert Carlton Patton, Jr.
Aug 4, 2021
CAPE ELIZABETH, ME/PROVIDENCE, RI - On Wednesday, August 4, 2021, we lost a wonderful, caring husband, father, and friend; Robert Carlton Patton, Jr. Bob, as he was known to all, died in his sleep after a long battle with dementia. He is survived by the love of his life, Ann DeGoey Patton, his son, Robert C Patton III of Marlboro,...
Roland A. Nelson Jr.
Aug 2, 2021
STERLING - Roland A. Nelson, Jr., 88, died peacefully on Monday, August 2, 2021 at Leominster Hospital. He was born in Worcester, the son of Roland and Ruth (Lawless) Nelson. Roland lived in Sterling for the last 61 years, where he raised his four children and was an active member of the community. Roland was predeceased by his beloved wife...
Charlotte A. (Grimsley) Overton
Aug 1, 2021
Charlotte's memorial service will be livestreamed at 1:30 pm on Thursday, August 12th and will be available for viewing at this link: https://client.tribucast.com/tcid/4971538365 HOLDEN – Charlotte A. (Grimsley) Overton, 91, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 1, 2021 at Christopher House in Worcester. She was born in Emporia, Kansas, the daughter of Kenneth and Lois Irene (Curry) Grimsley, and had...
Ivy J.M. (Russell) Leeper
Jul 30, 2021
BARRE – Ivy Leeper, 91, of Barre, passed away peacefully at Oak Knoll Healthcare Center in Framingham, Massachusetts on Friday July 30, 2021 after an illness. Born and raised in Sion Mills, County Tyrone, N. Ireland, Ivy was the daughter of John and Kathleen (Colhoun) Russell and lived over 30 Years in Barre. In 1950, Ivy and her husband journeyed...
Deborah J. (Yarnell) Andrews
Jul 28, 2021
TOWNSEND/STERLING – Deborah J. (Yarnell) Andrews, age 72, passed away peacefully and surrounded by family on Wednesday, July 28, 2021 at UMass Memorial - Leominster Hospital. Born in Cambridge, the daughter of Victor G. and Evelyn (Dwyer) Yarnell. Deborah grew up in Billerica and graduated from the Billerica High School Class of 1967, and she lived briefly in Lowell and...
Gloria Kravitz
Jul 28, 2021
MIAMI / WORCESTER - Gloria Kravitz of Miami passed away on July 28, 2021. Gloria was born in Worcester, Massachusetts. Adored aunt of Gary Rosenthal, dear cousin of Morris Franlin. A graveside service was held at Holy Society Cemetery in Worcester, Massachusetts. To share a memory or offer a condolence please visit "The Tribute Wall."
Donna L. Furtado
Jul 28, 2021
RUTLAND - Donna L. Furtado, 75, passed away unexpectedly due to complications from surgery on July 28, 2021, with her family by her side. Donna was born and raised in Worcester before moving to Rutland. She worked for the US Postal Service for 30 years before retiring in 2005. She especially enjoyed spending time with her family, and summers at...
Carole E. (Keddy) Dwelly
Jul 27, 2021
OAKHAM – Carole E. (Keddy) Dwelly, 80, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, July 27, 2021, after a long struggle with lung cancer. She was born in Ware, the daughter of John J. and Sylvia M. (Sibley) Keddy and had lived most of her life in Oakham. She leaves her sons, Gregory Dwelly and his wife, Cindy of New...
Leander V. Willetts, Iii.
Jul 27, 2021
WORCESTER - Leander V. Willetts III was born in Huntington, New York on November 4,1947. Lee was known as a proud member of Oyster Bay's Pine Hollow neighborhood and later made Worcester, Massachusetts his home. He attended Oyster Bay Schools and was a star athlete, leading his high school basketball team to a Nassau County championship in 1965. Leander was...
Mary P. (Power) Simone
Jul 27, 2021
STERLING – Mary P. (Power) Simone, 74, passed away on Tuesday, July 27, 2021 at UMass Memorial Healthcare – Clinton Hospital after an extended illness. She was born in Worcester, the daughter of Joseph and Margaret (Breen) Power and had lived in Sterling since 1990. She leaves behind her beloved husband of 36 years, F. H. Rick Mathews; her children,...
Frans H. Soderlund
Jul 25, 2021
Worcester/Lancaster - Frans H. Soderlund, 84, died peacefully at home on Sunday, July 25, 2021. He was born in Vaasa, Finland, the son of Elvi and Nestor Soderlund. Frans was married to his first wife, Patricia Soderlund for 37 years until her passing. He was then married to Linda Salvadore Soderlund for 22 years and welcomed her children, Wendy Snow...
James M. Flagg
Jul 24, 2021
STERLING/WEST BOYLSTON - James M. Flagg, 89, passed away peacefully in the loving care and peaceful surroundings of his home on Saturday, July 24, 2021 after an illness. Born in Worcester, Jim was the son of the late Maro and Ruth (Potter) Flagg. His beloved wife of 50 years, Nancy L. (Cowan) Flagg died in 2005. He will be lovingly...
A Hurwitz
Jul 24, 2021
WORCESTER - With great sadness, we announce that our beloved Reva Hurwitz, daughter of Samuel and Ida (Teitz) Greece passed away on July 24, 2021, in Delray Beach, Florida. Reva was born and raised in Worcester, MA, and was predeceased by her dear parents, and her sister, Rae Rosenberg. She leaves behind her treasured sisters and their husbands, Rosalind (Daisy)...
Kathleen Ann (Facos) Markees
Jul 23, 2021
WORCESTER – Kathleen A. (Facos) Markees, 62, beloved wife of Thomas Markees, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home surrounded by her loving family on Friday, July 23, 2021. Born and raised in Kenmore, NY, she was the daughter of the late Peter and Regina (Reagan) Facos. Kathleen attended schools in Kenmore, NY and went on to further...
Richard Gordon Benedict
Jul 23, 2021
HUBBARDSTON/BARRE– Richard Gordon Benedict, age 89, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 23 at the Gardner Rehabilitation & Nursing Center. Born in Worcester, the son of Earl and Stella (Cardinal) Benedict. Dick grew up in Northborough where he graduated from high school, and went on to serve his country honorably as a United States Marine for 19 years. He worked...
Donald H. Gilchrest
Jul 21, 2021
WEBSTER - Donald H. Gilchrest, 80, went to his eternal home on Wednesday, July 21, 2021, at UMass Memorial Medical Center in Worcester. Born and raised in Holden, Don was the son of Harry E. and Barbara M. (Heath) Gilchrest and lived many years in Worcester and Webster. He will be lovingly remembered and missed by his Children, Lana J....
Frank C. Heinemann
Jul 20, 2021
STERLING, MA - Frank Heinemann passed away peacefully on July 20, 2021, after a brief stay at UMass Memorial Hospital surrounded by his family. He leaves his wife Ann, his son Ross and daughter Alexis, his stepson Jeremy Angier and his wife Ann, as well as his stepdaughter Penelope Flynn and her husband Michael and their two children Grace and...
Madeleine J. (Murningham) Grinkis
Jul 18, 2021
STERLING – Madeleine J. (Murningham) Grinkis, 78, passed away on Sunday, July 18, 2021 at Rose Monahan Hospice Home in Worcester. She was born in Nashua, NH, the daughter of John and Antoinette (Morin) Murningham and had lived most of her life in Sterling. Madeleine was an administrator in the Graduate School of Geography at Clark University for 23 years...
John Andrew Christo
Jul 16, 2021
HOLDEN – John "Johnny" Christo passed away on Friday, July 16, 2021 at home surrounded by family at the age of 85. He was born in Southbridge, son of the late Andrew and Angelia Christo who moved to America from Albania. He leaves his beloved wife of 62 years, Blanche R. Christo; his daughter, Cheryl; his son, Andrew; six grandchildren;...
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