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Infant Analiz Starry Recca Ortiz

Infant Analiz Starry Recca Ortiz

Jun 18, 2024

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Worcester: Analiz Starry Recca Ortiz, infant daughter of Ashley Ortiz Amparo and Kelvin Recca Antigua, passed away on June 18, 2024, the day she was born. Besides her parents she leaves a sister Esmarelda, a brother Aiden, and grandparents Isabel Amparo and Delcy Antigua. There are no services planned at this time. To leave an online condolence message,...

Edwey "Leroy" Maynard

Edwey "Leroy" Maynard

Jun 15, 2024

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Worcester: Edwey "Leroy" Maynard, 79, passed away peacefully on Saturday June 15, 2024 at home surrounded by his loving family. He leaves his beautiful wife of 53 years Marvalene (Roberts) Maynard; 2 daughters Rene Maynard; her husband Corey; Sharon Roberts; his 3 sons Junior Roberts; his wife Jemima; Colis Roberts ; his wife Angela; Delson Roberts and he...

Joe Carter

Joe Carter

Jun 15, 2024

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Sunrise: August 12, 1941 Sunset: June 15, 2024 "The king shall joy in thy strength, O Lord; And in thy salvation how greatly shall he rejoice! Thou hast given him his heart's desire, And has not withholden the request of his lips. Selah." Psalm 21: 1-2 Joe Carter was born on August 12, 1941 in Sunflower, Mississippi to...

Michael J. Rist

Michael J. Rist

Jun 11, 2024

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Worcester: Michael J. Rist, 62 passed away on Tuesday, June 11, 2024 in UMASS Memorial Medical Center, University Campus. He leaves a daughter Kendall C. Rist who he loved very much. He also leaves behind siblings Robert (Bob) Rist Jr and Paul Chaves. Michael was born in Lompoc, California, son of the late Robert and Katherine (Akoniville) Rist...

Janet B. Johnson

Janet B. Johnson

Jun 6, 2024

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Janet B. Johnson, 91, of Hudson, MA died peacefully on June 6th surrounded by her family. She was born in Burlington, VT, September 16, 1932, the daughter of Ross and Jane (Mailhot) Bushey, both deceased. She graduated from Essex Center High School in 1950 and from Johnson State Teachers College in 1954. She married Richard C. Johnson on...

Mary Ellen Sheehan

Mary Ellen Sheehan

Jun 1, 2024

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Worcester: Mary Ellen (Nugent) Sheehan, 63, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 1, 2024 at St. Vincent Hospital surrounded by her loving family after a long illness. She leaves her husband of 40 years Michael F. Sheehan; a daughter Monica Hurst and her husband Christopher of Boxboro; a son William Sheehan and his wife, Dr. Maureen Hester of...

Edwin D. "Eddie" Moodie

Edwin D. "Eddie" Moodie

May 24, 2024

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Edwin D. Moodie, 72, passed away peacefully, May 24, 2024 He lost his fight with lung cancer, pneumonia and lung disease. He was surrounded by his family and best friend. He was the son of the late, John J. Moodie Jr., and the late, Geraldine (Derusha) Unitis, of Worcester. Edwin was a Marine and served in the Vietnam...

Hector Calvo

Hector Calvo

May 18, 2024

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Worcester: Hector J. Calvo, 72, passed away on Saturday, May 18, 2024 in St. Vincent Hospital. He leaves behind a large extended family including his wife Ivelisse Arriaga; 2 sons- Juan Calvo and Hector Calvo; grandchildren- Joel Calvo, Adalia Calvo, and Juan Calvo Jr; and siblings including Nancy, George, and Hilda. Hector was born in Ponce, Puerto Rico,...

Teddy J. Kariuki Kamanu

Teddy J. Kariuki Kamanu

May 17, 2024

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Worcester: Teddy John Kariuki Kamanu, 46, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, May 17, 2024 at home. He leaves a daughter Satei Wariara, his mother Jane Wariara Kamanu, cousins Kiarie, Wagachire, Ngina, Munge, Georgina, Monica, Karanja, and many more. Teddy was born in Nairobi, Kenya son of the late Edward Kamanu Kariuki. He graduated from high school and attended...

Angel Rivera, Sr.

Angel Rivera, Sr.

May 15, 2024

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Worcester: Angel L Rivera, Sr., 65, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at home surrounded by his loving family following an illness. He leaves his companion of over 17 years Ada Davies; sons Angel L Rivera, Jr and step son Jose Santiago, his loving granddaughter Natalia, along with a large extended family and friends. Angel was...

Ruth L. Johnson

Ruth L. Johnson

May 15, 2024

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Ruth Lillian (Anderson) Johnson, 93, of Worcester, passed away at Saint Vincent's Hospital with her loving family by her side on Wednesday, May 15th, 2024. She is predeceased by her husband of 69 years, George O. Johnson, her three sisters, Evelyn E. Hagerstrom , Alice Sofia Crouse, Signe J. Johnson, her three brothers, John S. Anderson Jr., Frank...

Evelyn M. Gabis

Evelyn M. Gabis

May 13, 2024

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Worcester: Evelyn M. (Derusha) Gabis, 91, passed away peacefully on May 13, 2024 in UMASS Memorial Medical Center, University Campus. She leaves 3 daughters Linda Frustaci, Carol Condo, Cathy Carlson; 3 sons- Lance Gabis, Keith Gabis, and Todd Gabis; 4 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren; a sister Marion Boisjolie, and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her...

Sean R. Broughey, Sr.

Sean R. Broughey, Sr.

May 12, 2024

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Oxford: Sean R. Broughey, Sr. passed away on Sunday, May 12, 2024 in UMASS Memorial Medical Center, University Campus. He leaves a son Sean Broughey, Jr. of Worcester MA; a daughter Emiley Broughey of Worcester MA; his mother Marilyn (Briggs) Wilson; siblings Annette Boykins, Scott Wilson, Venecia Briggs, and Natasha Briggs-Tobin; Nieces & Nephews; Bianca Briggs, Katerina Briggs,...

Annie English

Annie English

May 10, 2024

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Whitinsville: Annie (Robinson) English, 90, passed away peacefully on May 10, 2024 in Blackstone Valley Rehabilitation Center surrounded by her loving family. She leaves two daughters- Vanessa Anderson and Jacqueline Adams, a son Edward English, grandsons Ryan Anderson, Daryl English, Edward English Jr. and Jared English, great granddaughters Shakera Lewis and Kemetra Lewis; a great great granddaughter Salaila...

Dave "Arkie" Aquafresca

Dave "Arkie" Aquafresca

May 9, 2024

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Worcester: David M. Aquafresca, also known as Dave "Arkie" Aquafresca, 74, passed away unexpectedly at home on May 9, 2024. He leaves a son David Aubin and his girlfriend Diana Lucier of Worcester; bonus daughter Tina Aubin: grandchildren David and his wife Erin, Joshua and his wife Megan, Nicholas, Chad, Tracy, and Dakota; great grandchildren Christopher, Isabella, and...

Robert P. Arvidson

Robert P. Arvidson

May 5, 2024

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Holden: Robert P. "Bob" Arvidson, 76, passed away peacefully after a period of declining health at UMASS University Campus, surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, May 5th, 2024. Born and raised in Worcester, Bob was the son of the late Alfred and S. Olivia Arvidson. Bob graduated from North High School class of 1965. He served in...

Ruth E. (Gelatt) Carlson

Ruth E. (Gelatt) Carlson

May 1, 2024

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Worcester: Ruth E. (Gelatt) Carlson, 83, passed away peacefully on May 1, 2024, in The Oasis at Dodge Park. She leaves two daughters Susan (Hill) Malkhassian and her husband Michael of Holden and Carol Carlson of Millbury; a son Arvid Hill and his wife Gayle Bannister of Dudley; 3 grandchildren- Carson Hill, Aquinnah Hill, and Sevan Malkhassian; and...

Arline E. Kimball

Arline E. Kimball

Apr 29, 2024

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Auburn: Arline (Holdsworth) Kimball, 99, passed away peacefully on April 29, 2024 at home. She leaves 2 sons- Harvey and Herbert; 2 daughters- Diane and Susan; 16 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband of almost 78 years Frederick Kimball, a son Douglas, and siblings Robert and Fred Holdsworth and...

Janet E. Johnson

Janet E. Johnson

Apr 26, 2024

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Worcester: Janet (Lindquist) Johnson, 78, passed away April 26, 2024 in UMASS Memorial Medical Center. She leaves a son Glenn Johnson; a grandson Robert F. Johnson; a daughter-in-law Jannet Jaramillo, and a brother Ronald Lindquist and his wife Ellie. Her husband of 52 years, Robert I. Johnson predeceased her. Janet was born in Worcester, daughter of the late...

Lynne E. Farsi

Lynne E. Farsi

Apr 25, 2024

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Rutland: Lynne E. (Carlson) Farsi, formerly of Shrewsbury and Worcester passed away on Thursday, April 25, 2024. She leaves her husband of 50 years, Mark Farsi, nieces and several cousins. Lynne was born in Worcester daughter of the late Carl W. Hilding Carlson and Doris (Hagg) Carlson. She attended Worcester schools. She graduated from Clark University with BA...

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