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Anne E. Good
Dec 14, 2024
Anne E. Good, 72, of Boylston, formerly of Randolph and Worcester, passed away peacefully after a long illness on December 14, 2024, at the Jewish Healthcare Center Nursing Home. Annie was born in Randolph, MA on October 8, 1952. She was predeceased by her parents Henrietta (Pentleton) and Philip N. Good, Sr. of Randolph and her sister Kathleen (Good) Heffernan...
Evelyn "Lynn" Freedman
Dec 14, 2024
SPENCER - Lynn Freedman was born Evelyn Annie VanOllefen, the rebellious eldest daughter of David Victor and Elizabeth Ann VanOllefen. She was born in Tucson, Arizona, in 1949 and raised in New Jersey and upstate New York. She earned her certificate in data entry, but decided it was too boring, and never used it. Instead, she dedicated herself to helping...
Karin L. Brewer
Dec 11, 2024
HOLDEN - Karin L. (Smith) Brewer, 91, beloved wife of the late Charles H. Brewer, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of her family, on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, at the Jewish Healthcare Center. Born in Welwyn Garden City, England, she was the daughter of the late John and Karin (Jannson) Smith. Karin met her future husband, and love...
Kris A. Erickson
Dec 9, 2024
RUTLAND – Kris A. Erickson, age 64, passed away on Monday, December 9, 2024, at UMASS Memorial Health – Marlborough Hospital surrounded by family. Born in Holden, Kris was the son of the late Robert and Joan (Shortt) Erickson and was a lifelong resident of Central Massachusetts. After earning an Associate Degree from Quinsigamond Community College, Kris worked for many...
Normand L. Fortier
Dec 9, 2024
Dr. Normand L. Fortier (known to all who loved him as Pepere) passed away peacefully on Monday, December 9th at the age of 94. Born in Indian Orchard, Massachusetts, Normand grew up in West Springfield, Massachusetts alongside his sister Claire. After graduating from high school, college, pharmacy school, two years in the army and finally BU medical school he began...
John L. Keevan Jr.
Dec 8, 2024
Worcester – John L. Keevan, Jr., 84, passed away peacefully on the morning of Sunday, December 8, 2024, at St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester. Born and raised in Worcester, he was the beloved son of the late John L. and Alice (Haskell) Keevan. John had a lifelong passion for automobiles. A dedicated driver for Endicott Oil for many years, he...
Jean C. (Tidman) Johnson
Dec 5, 2024
HOLDEN - Jean C. (Tidman) Johnson passed away quietly on December 5, 2024, after a period of declining health. Born in Worcester Massachusetts, September 19, 1926, she was the daughter of Edward C. Tidman and Gurly L (Bottcher) Tidman. Jean lived most of life in Holden and graduated from Holden High School in 1944. She married her high school sweetheart...
Donna E. Enberg
Dec 4, 2024
HOLDEN - Donna E. (Ahlstrom) Enberg,, 81, died gently on December 4, 2024 at the Jewish Healthcare Center in Worcester, with her wife at her bedside. Sadly, her passing increased the rarity of natural redheads in the world. She was the daughter of the late Victor Ahlstrom and Elizabeth (Johnson) Ahlstrom who may have enjoyed her childhood accordion playing but,...
Kevin W. Roszkiewicz
Dec 4, 2024
Kevin W. Roszkiewicz, 62, of Rutland, passed away peacefully at Brigham and Women's Hospital on December 4, 2024 after battling kidney cancer. He is the loving husband of Maryann (Liljestrand) Roszkiewicz with whom he has shared 36 years of marriage. Kevin was born on February 9, 1962 in Webster, the son of the late Walter and Mary (Majewski) Roszkiewicz. He...
Myles "Ray" Hayes
Dec 3, 2024
Worcester - Deacon Myles “Ray” Hayes, 84, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at Whitney Place of Northborough. He lived with Dementia of the Alzheimer Type for the last several years. He was predeceased by the love of his life, Rita A. (Sawyer) Hayes. He was the beloved son of the late Myles P. and Nora E. (Shea)...
Rocco A. Vallande
Dec 3, 2024
RUTLAND - Rocco A. Vallande, 75, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at his home, surrounded by family after a period of illness. Born to Antonio and Mary (Macera) Vallande on June 10, 1949, in Providence, RI, Rocco was a cherished son, loving husband, dedicated father, and accomplished professional. Rocco grew up in Cranston, RI and graduated from...
Barry F. Bedard
Dec 2, 2024
WESTMINSTER – Barry F. Bedard, age 75, passed away peacefully at home in Westminster on Monday, December 2, 2024. Born in Fitchburg, he was the son of the late A. Ernest and Bertha M. (Duke) Bedard. Barry grew up in Fitchburg and graduated from Notre Dame Preparatory School. He furthered his education at Fitchburg State University, where he received his...
John M. Spellane
Dec 2, 2024
HOLDEN - John M. Spellane, a cherished father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on December 2, 2024, in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Born on March 27, 1942, in Worcester, Massachusetts, John was the beloved son of John and Dorothy Spellane. He was preceded in death by his brother, Robert, and is survived...
Barbara G. Kerr
Nov 29, 2024
Holden - Barbara G. (Strong) Kerr, 76, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of her family on Friday, November 29, 2024, at St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester. Born in Chelsea and raised in West Boylston, she was the daughter of the late William and Gladys (Simonds) Strong. Barbara graduated from West Boylston High School and went on to further...
Joanne M. Connell
Nov 29, 2024
Joanne M. Connell, beloved daughter, sister, aunt, and friend, entered eternal rest at the age of 94, surrounded by the love of her family in her home, after a brief period of declining health. Born in Woonsocket, Rhode Island, to Raymond J. and Maude (Snadd) Connell, Joanne had a joyful childhood shared with her sister, Kathleen. She moved to East...
Judith A. Perry
Nov 28, 2024
HOLDEN - Judith Ann (Ham) Perry, 76, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 28, 2024, at UMass Memorial Medical Center surrounded by loved ones. "Judy" was born in Worcester and raised predominantly in Holden, the daughter of the late J. Phillip and Beverly (Baer) Ham. She was educated in the Holden school system and an active member of the St....
Scott R. Wagner
Nov 28, 2024
SHREWSBURY/BOYLSTON- Scott Ralph Wagner, 60, a devoted son, cherished brother, and beloved uncle, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes at home on Thursday, November 28, 2024. Raised in Boylston, Scott was the son of Ronald W. and Marsha K. (White) Wagner. For the past eight years, he has made his home in Shrewsbury. He was a lifelong member of First...
Carol A. Richards
Nov 27, 2024
JEFFERSON - Carol A. Richards, age 77, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at the Rose Monahan Hospice Home in Worcester. Born in Worcester, she was the daughter of the late Peter and Sophie (Michalak) Wojtas. Carol graduated from Oxford High School with the class of 1965. She went on to attend Quinsigamond Community College as well as...
Shirley Marie Wells
Nov 26, 2024
Lancaster - Shirley Marie (Arsenault) Wells, 88, died peacefully at home on Tuesday, November 26, 2024. She was the daughter of the late George and Marie (Ethier) Arsenault and leaves her daughter, Jodi Johnson of Lancaster; her grandchildren, Brandy Plaisance and her husband, Joe of Worcester, Jessica Johnson of Lancaster and Derrick Johnson of Clinton; and her great-grandson, Brandon Demers....
Conrad M. Swartz
Nov 24, 2024
A Memorial Reception for family, friends, and close associates will be held from 12-4 on Sunday, December 8th at the 110 Grill, 123 Front Street, Worcester. PAXTON – Conrad M. Swartz, age 82, died peacefully on Sunday, November 24.2024 at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston following a period of health challenges. Conrad was born in Newton, MA the son...
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