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Carole (Cardoza) Prince
Aug 12, 2007
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Shrewsbury—Carole (Cardoza) Prince, 63, passed away on Sunday, August 12, 2007, at UMass Memorial University Campus. She leaves her husband of 39 years, Richard E. Prince; her parents, Alfred A. and Barbara (Redman) Cardoza of Hudson; three sons and their wives, David E. and Andrea A. Prince of North Grafton, James A. and Donna L. Prince of Leicester,...
Lorraine M. (Bourassa) Ricard
Aug 11, 2007
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Worcester—Lorraine M. (Bourassa) Ricard, 76, passed away Saturday, August 11, 2007, in Saint Vincent Hospital with her loving family and friends at her side. She leaves her husband of 37 years, John J. Ricard Sr., two sons and two daughters, Donna M. Vaillancourt of Worcester, Todd A. Vaillancourt and his wife Debra of Arizona, Cheryl A. Tuttle and...
Dorothy L. (Hulten) Ackerman
Aug 6, 2007
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Rutland—Dorothy L. (Hulten) Ackerman, 78, died Monday, August 6, 2007, in the Auburn Life Care Center. She leaves her husband, Robert E. Ackerman, two sons, Gary M. Ackerman of Winchester, VA and Robert V. Ackerman and his wife Sandra of Rutland; six grandchildren, Leif G. Ackerman, Lukas A. Ackerman, Robert V. Ackerman, Jr., Meagan M. Ackerman, and Linnea...
Charles J. O'Connor, Jr.
Aug 1, 2007
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Worcester- Charles J. O'Connor, Jr., 89, passed away in the Beaumont Nursing Center on Aug. 1, 2007 after a long illness. He was son of Charles Sr. and Anastasia F. (O'Brien) O'Connor. He was a member of St. Bernard's Roman Catholic Church and the Greendale Men's Club. He was an avid fan of the Red Sox and Patriots...
Doreen M. (Stoddard) Papaz
Jul 28, 2007
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Doreen M. (Stoddard) Papaz, 74, of 37 Clifton Street, Worcester, passed away on Saturday, July 28th, due to injuries sustained from a fall. She was born in Washburn, Maine, daughter of Otis and Evelyn (Churchill) Stoddard. She was predeceased by her husband Malcolm Papaz in 2003. She leaves behind two daughters, Jane M. Mason and her husband James...
William C. Kay
Jul 28, 2007
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William C. Kay Jr., 65, passed away unexpectedly on July 28, 2007 at his Worcester home while sitting in his recliner watching a baseball game on Saturday afternoon. After quietly leaving his mark on this world he will be deeply missed by his family that includes his best friend and son, William C. Kay III of Worcester; sister,...
Doris A. Olson
Jul 21, 2007
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Worcester—Doris A. Olson, 84, of Pasadena Pkwy, died Saturday, July 21, 2007, at the Autumn Village. She was the wife of the late Eric V. Olson for 36 years. Born in Worcester, Mass., she was the daughter of the late Alice L. Skerry and the late James Duncan. Doris leaves one daughter, Carol Ann Wilder of Worcester. A...
Kathleen "Kay" M. (Laycock) Brandt
Jul 7, 2007
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Worcester - Kathleen "Kay" (Laycock) Brandt, 88, passed away on July 7, 2007 in Autumn Village Nursing Home after 8 years with Alzheimer's disease. She leaves her husband of 71 years, Warren J. Brandt, a son Richard A. Brandt and his wife Geri, all of Worcester and 2 grandchildren. A brother and two sisters predeceased her. Kathleen was...
Francis E. Mclaughlin
Jul 5, 2007
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Shrewsbury, MA/Pittsfield, MA - Francis E. McLaughlin, age 91, passed away peacefully Thursday, July 5th, at UMass Memorial Medical Center, Memorial Campus surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his son, William J. McLaughlin MD and his wife Anne Seger MD of Boylston MA, his grandchildren Ryan P. McLaughlin of Berlin, Germany and Meghan J. McLaughlin...
Elizabeth Brandt Atkinson
Jul 4, 2007
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Shrewsbury—Elizabeth Brandt Atkinson, 90, died Wednesday, July 4, 2007. She leaves her husband of 71 years, Dr. David K. Atkinson; two daughters, Maryann and her husband William Abodeely of Shrewsbury and Janet Candela of N.C.; a sister, Lillian Daniels and her husband Arnold of PA; five grandchildren; and 1 great grandchild. She was born in Perrysville, PA, daughter...
Jeanne Bedard
Jul 2, 2007
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WORCESTER- Jeanne H. (Ryan) Bedard, 73,died peacefully on July 2, 2007 at UMass Memorial- University Campus. She leaves her former husband, Roland E. Bedard of Worcester, her daughters and son-in-laws, Marie and John Chauvin of Arcadia, Elaine and David Bernier of Dracut, MA, her beloved grandsons John Chauvin and his wife Michelle of Bay City, MI, Michael Chauvin...
Margaret M. Sohigian
Jun 30, 2007
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Worcester- Margaret M. Sohigian, 75, died Saturday June 30, 2007. She leaves a brother, Aram and his wife Janice Sohigian of Worcester, a sister-in-law, Matilda Sohigian of Andover, a niece Stephanie Sohigian and a nephew Steven Sohigian of Andover. She was pre-deceased by a brother Vartkes Sohigian. Born in Worcester, she was the daughter of Alexander and Berjouhi...
Waino H. Gustafson
Jun 27, 2007
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WORCESTER- Waino H. Gustafson, 81, died Wed. June 27, 2007 at UMass University Campus. He leaves his wife of 58 years, Ethel M. (Shirley) Gustafson. He also leaves one son, Waino W., and his wife, Linda Gustafson of Worcester; four daughters, Dianne M. Gustafson and her husband, Claus Hamann of Canton, Nancy L. and her husband, David Yoo...
Kristal M. Figueroa
Jun 25, 2007
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Worcester—Kristal M. Figueroa, 13, passed away Monday, June 25, 2007, at home. She leaves her mother, Marjorie Baillargeon; her father, Hector Figueroa; & her stepfather, Marcos Sanchez. She also leaves her sister, Denise Baillargeon; her brother, Hector Figueroa, Jr.; 2 nieces, 3 nephews, many aunts, uncles, and cousins. She was born in Worcester and attended City View School...
John Wolkonowicz
Jun 21, 2007
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John Wolkonowicz, 89, died Thursday, June 21, 2007. Funeral Service Saturday, June 23, 9:30 a.m. at Our Lady of the Rosary, 25 Fales Street, Worcester. Burial in Notre Dame Cemetery. Funeral Home: Nordgren Memorial Chapel 300 Lincoln Street, Worcester MA 01605
Miriam S. Nassar
Jun 21, 2007
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Worcester - Miriam S. Nassar, 79, died Thursday, June 21, 2007 at UMASS Memorial Hospital. She leaves a sister, Connie Nassar; a sister-in-law, Doris Nassar, both of Florida; numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins among whom were her beloved local caregivers, Kenneth, Alberta, and Patricia Milhem. She was predeceased by her brother, J. Victor Nassar, and niece Beth Nassar...
Helen D. (Haven) Fernandez
Jun 20, 2007
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Worcester—Helen D. (Haven) Fernandez, 94, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on Wednesday, June 20, 2007. Her husband, Artemio Q. Fernandez, passed away in 1975. She is survived by her devoted children, Gloria M. Derry and her husband Peter M. Derry Jr., of Worcester, Shirley H. Gaito and her husband Dr. Raymond Gaito of...
Amelia T. (Paulauskas) Deknis
Jun 17, 2007
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Worcester—Amelia T. (Paulauskas) Deknis, 89, died Sunday, June 17, 2007, at Millbury Health Care Center. She leaves her husband of 65 years, John G. Deknis; 2 sisters, Aldona O'Braitis and Rita Raines, both of Worcester; 3 brothers, William Paulauskas of Westford, Anthony Paulauskas of Newburyport, and Albert Paulauskas of Webster; and many nieces and nephews. She was born...
Richard W. Girard
Jun 10, 2007
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North Easton/Worcester—Richard W. Girard, Sr., 95, formerly of Whitmarsh Ave., Worcester, died Sunday, June 10, 2007, in the Life Care Center, W. Bridgewater. His wife of 64 years, Jean M. (Zabelski) Girard, died in 1998. He leaves a son Richard W. Girard, Jr., and his wife Joan of Worcester; a daughter, Carol A. Harmon and her husband William...
John C. Hildreth
Jun 9, 2007
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Worcester, MA—John C. Hildreth, 82, died Saturday, June 9, 2007, at the Odd Fellows Home. He leaves his wife of 59 years, Jeannette (Roraback) Hildreth; two daughters, Jane Rantala and her husband, Paul of Worcester and Paula Angi and her husband, Anthony of Yorktown Heights, NY; and 4 grandchildren, Diana, Kate, and Tim Angi and Christine McKeon. He...
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