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Vincent P. Pusateri, Sr.
Nov 28, 2020
HOLDEN – Vincent P. Pusateri, 87, passed away peacefully with his loving wife, Sylvia, at his side on Saturday, November 28, 2020. Born and raised in Worcester, Vincent was the son of Joseph R. Pusateri and Margaret S. Pusateri. Vincent graduated from North High School in Worcester. He was the first member of his family to attend college, graduating from...
Bernice T. Faneuf
Nov 27, 2020
HOLDEN – Bernice T. (Cournoyer) Faneuf, a loving wife, exceptional mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and best mother-in-law ever, passed away from complications of Covid-19 at The Overlook in Charlton on Friday, November 27. She was 97. Born in Holden, the daughter of Hector and Leah (Berard) Cournoyer, Bernice graduated from Holden High School. Soon after, she met the love of her...
Robert M. Marsh
Nov 27, 2020
To view Robert's funeral Mass and Graveside service, please click here: https://client.tribucast.com/tcid/42756353 Princeton - Robert Melvin Marsh, 89, passed away on November 27, 2020. He was born August 22, 1931, the son of Melvin Clinton Marsh and Helen Francis (Lindsay) Marsh and was the beloved husband of Jeannette (Kilinskas) Marsh of Princeton. He leaves four sons, Robert A. Marsh of...
James G. Renton
Nov 27, 2020
MILTON, VT/LANCASTER, MA -James G. Renton, 77, passed away peacefully just before sunrise the day after Thanksgiving, Friday, November 27, 2020. He had just recently sold his house in Milton, VT, moving to Lancaster, MA to be closer to his son and granddaughter. James was born in Glasgow, Scotland to George Renton and Mary (O'Donnell) Renton in 1943. His family...
Donald J. Berthiaume
Nov 25, 2020
WORCESTER – Donald J. Berthiaume, loving husband, father, brother and grandfather, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 25, at the Holden Rehabilitation & Skilled Nursing Center. He was 90. Born in Worcester, the son of Edward and Eva (Couture) Berthiaume, Donald spent most of his life in Worcester and graduated from Commerce High School. He went on to establish and...
Ralph W. Chase
Nov 23, 2020
WORCESTER – Ralph W. Chase, age 84, passed away peacefully at home in Worcester on Monday, November 23, 2020 after a brief illness. Born in Worcester, the son of Howard B. and Ina E. (Altonen) Chase, Ralph spent his early years in the Greendale section of Worcester, graduating from North High School. When his parents passed away at a young...
Zelda (Shack) Chafetz
Nov 23, 2020
WORCESTER – Zelda (Shack) Chafetz, age 96 of Delray Beach, Florida died peacefully at her residence on Monday, November 23, 2020. Her husband of 68 years Samuel died in 2011. She was predeceased by her 4 brothers and 3 sisters. She leaves two daughters; Trudy wife of Merrill Cohen of Bal Harbour, Florida, and Jean wife of Dr. Glenn Kessler...
Edwin P. Twarog
Nov 20, 2020
PRINCETON – Edwin P. Twarog, 85, a longtime resident, passed away in Worcester on Friday, November 20, 2020 after a long battle with dementia/Alzheimer’s. He was preceded in death by his wife of 53 years, Lillian Ann (Stamp) Twarog; his parents, Stanley and Marya Twarog; his three brothers, Leon, Frederick and Walter Twarog; and his sister, Sophie Souza. Ed is...
Eric Merced
Nov 18, 2020
WORCESTER – Eric Merced, 45, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 18, 2020 at UMass Memorial Healthcare – University Campus after an illness. He was born on June 9, 1975 in Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico to his loving mother, Maria Natal and father, Victor Merced. Eric is survived by his loving wife of 15 years, Magdalena; his six children, Johanna,...
John N. Bebas
Nov 16, 2020
WEST BOYLSTON – John N. Bebas, former beloved teacher, assistant principal, avid sports fan, husband, father, brother, grandfather and friend to many, passed away peacefully at home in West Boylston on Monday, November 16. He was 76. Born in Newport News, VA, John was raised in Charlottesville, VA and went on to graduate from Westfield State College. He further earned...
Harold Gross
Nov 15, 2020
Harold's Graveside Funeral Service will be livestreamed (depending on the service availability in Manchester, NH) on Wednesday, November 18th, at this link: https://client.tribucast.com/tcid/90687508 PALM BEACH, FL - Harold Gross, 91, of Palm Beach, FL and Manchester, NH, passed away peacefully with family by his side on November 15th, 10 days shy of his 92nd birthday. Harold was born one of...
Shirley Lou (Covert) Patch
Nov 15, 2020
HOLDEN - Shirley Lou Patch (Covert) passed quietly at her home on Sunday, November 15th. Born in 1931 in Harrisburg, PA, her 89 years were full of joy and three great loves: family, faith and music. Family meant everything to Shirley. She is survived by her husband of 67 years, James Patch, Sr. of Holden, MA and three sons –...
Robert "Bob" W. Veglia
Nov 14, 2020
NATICK / WAYLAND - Robert "Bob" W. Veglia, 65, formerly of Wayland passed away on the morning of Saturday, November 14, 2020 at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. Bob was born in Boston the son of the late John and Lillian (Smith) Veglia. He lived in several places including Dorchester and Wayland before finally moving to Natick. For over 25...
Kathryn "Inez" (Smith) King
Nov 13, 2020
WORCESTER/SHREWSBURY – Kathryn Inez (Smith) King, a loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully at Holy Trinity Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Worcester on Friday, November 13, 2020. She was 89. Born in Lindley, NY, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Merle (Wilson) Smith. Inez graduated from Northside High School in Corning, NY. She...
David C. O'Connor
Nov 11, 2020
David's Funeral Mass will be livestreamed (depending on the service inside Church) on Tuesday, November 17th, at 10:00 am and will be available for viewing at this link: https://client.tribucast.com/tcid/16143761 WEST BOYLSTON/HOLDEN – David C. O’Connor, 76, passed away unexpectedly at home on Wednesday, November 11, 2020. Born and raised in Worcester, Dave was the son of John T. and Katherine...
Gary W. Macconnell
Nov 11, 2020
HOLDEN – Gary W. MacConnell, 85, beloved husband of the late Diane (Hicks) MacConnell, passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, November 11, 2020. Gary, the son of Theodore and Kathleen (Smith) MacConnell, was born in Lake Placid and raised in Granville, New York. Gary was a devoted family man whose...
Ellen Beth Jacobson
Nov 10, 2020
WORCESTER - Ellen Beth Jacobson, age 69, died on Tuesday, November 10, 2020 at St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester. Ellen was born in Worcester, a daughter of Martin and M. Faye (Rosen) Jacobson. She spent most of her life in Central Massachusetts, living in Worcester, then Westboro, eventually settling in Shrewsbury for the past 10 years. She attended Worcester Public...
Robert G. Dudley
Nov 9, 2020
AUBURN - Robert G. Dudley, 85, a long time Auburn resident died peacefully on Monday, November 9, 2020 at St. Vincent Hospital, Worcester. He was born in Worcester, the son of Ralph H. and Sarah (Boudro) Dudley. Robert graduated from Worcester Boy's Trade School and went on to work for the Auburn Highway Department for over 30 years. He married...
Harvey H. Hartleb, Jr.
Nov 9, 2020
HOLDEN - Harvey H. Hartleb, Jr. passed away peacefully at his home on November 9, 2020 in the loving care of his family. Harvey was born on October 10, 1931 in Brunswick, Maine. He was the oldest son of Elizabeth (McGuiggan) and Harvey Hartleb, Sr. Raised in Bath, Maine he graduated from Morse High School class of 1949. He earned...
Samuel I. Gordon
Nov 9, 2020
WORCESTER - Samuel I. Gordon, age 85, of Boca Raton, Florida died on Monday, November 9, 2020. His wife of 47 years, Harriet Gordon died in 2006. He leaves a daughter, Susanne Gordon of Providence; two sons, Michael Gordon of New York City and David Gordon of Newton, MA, daughter-in-law, Jenny Gordon, and three grandchildren, Joshua, Jacob and Adam. He...
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