George R. Skoglund
Dec 27, 2023
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Northborough: George R. Skoglund, 77, passed away on Wednesday, December 27, 2023 in UMASS Memorial Medical Center, University Campus surrounded by his loving family. He leaves his wife of almost 52 years, Edita S. (Almonzar) Skoglund; a son Caleb E. Skoglund; a grandson David E. Skoglund; and a brother and sister-in-law Richard and Susan Skoglund of Michigan. George...
Maurice "Rick" Duncan
Dec 12, 2023
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Worcester - Maurice R. "Rick" Duncan passed away peacefully at home with his family and his dog by his side on Tuesday, December 12, 2023, his 86th birthday. Rick was born in Boston; son of the late Morris Blotner and Esther (Reeves) Paputseanos. He leaves a daughter and two sons: Tamara Price and her husband Troy of Gardner,...
Harry Derderian, Jr.
Dec 5, 2023
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Worcester: Harry J. Derderian, Jr, 88, passed away at home on Tuesday, December 5, 2023. He is survived by his loving family- Pamela and Chris Therrien of Warren, Chuck and Kim Wolf of Worcester, Debbie and Phil Herman of Worcester and Gloria and Joel Hershey of Springfield; six grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, niece & nephew Todd and Sheryl Derderian...
Judith Sbrogna
Dec 5, 2023
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Judith L (Hammar) Sbrogna, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, friend, and teacher, passed away on December 5, 2023 at age 75 in Berlin, MA. She formerly lived in Shrewsbury for 37 years. She died peacefully at home with her family by her side after a 2-year journey with cancer. She grew up and lived in Paxton with her parents...
Marguerite "Peggy" Carlson
Dec 5, 2023
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Holden: Marguerite A. "Peggy" Carlson, 92, was laid to rest at Worcester County Memorial Park on December 9th 2023. Peggy was born December 30th 1930 in Cambridge, Massachusetts to Samuel and Hazel J. (Matheson) MacKenzie, both of whom emigrated from Prince Edward Island, Canada. With family at her side, Peggy died peacefully at her home in Holden, Massachusetts,...
Howard W. Evers
Dec 4, 2023
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North Oxford: Howard W. Evers, 81, passed away December 4, 2023 at UMass University Campus. He leaves his wife of 55 years, Pamela C. (Steelman) Evers; a son, The Rev. Eric W. Evers and his wife, The Rev. Paige G. Evers of DE; and 2 beloved grandchildren, Sigrid F. and Soren W. Evers. He was predeceased by a...
Richard "Richie" Anaya, Sr.
Nov 25, 2023
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Worcester: Richard "Richie" Anaya Sr., 65, passed away on Saturday, November 25, 2023 in UMASS Memorial Medical Center University Campus. He leaves 2 sons- Richard Anaya and Wilkin Anaya; a daughter Elizabeth Anaya; 7 grandchildren; and many brothers and sisters, nieces and nephews. Richie was born in Brooklyn, NY, son of the late Isabelino and Guillermina (Corftijo)Anaya. He...
Mary Mason
Nov 25, 2023
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Worcester: Mary A. (Magnant) Mason, 66, passed away peacefully on Saturday November 25, 2023 in St. Vincent Hospital following a long illness. She leaves two daughters Tina Mason and Tammy Mason, both of Worcester; 2 grandsons- Isaac Bruno and Matthew Belsito; and siblings Linda, Susan, and Donald. Mary was born in Worcester, daughter of Constant and Lillian Magnant....
Mary "Geri" Brandt
Nov 25, 2023
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Charlton: Mary G. "Geri" (Hanley) Brandt, 83, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 25, 2023 in the Overlook Masonic Health Center. She leaves her husband of 65 years Richard A. Brandt; a son Jeffrey Brandt and his wife Lauren of Falmouth; a daughter Wendy Brandt and her husband Willem of Boston; and a sister Joan Hanley of Worcester....
Frederick Pike
Nov 21, 2023
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Worcester: Frederick M. Pike, 83, passed away on Tuesday, November 21, 2023 at UMASS Memorial Medical Center University Campus. He leaves his lifelong friend, mother of his children, Nancy Pike; a son Shawn Pike and his wife Heather of Hudson; a daughter Jennifer Dacri and her husband Vincent of Worcester; 6 grandchildren- Eric, Owen, Julia, Ethan, Livia, and...
John "Mike" Dunbar
Nov 17, 2023
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John M. "Mike" Dunbar November 4, 1948 — November 17, 2023 WORCESTER – John M. "Mike" Dunbar, of Worcester, died on November 17, 2023, at his home, surrounded by his loving family, after a hard-fought battle with Parkinson's disease. He was 75. Mike was born in Brooklyn, NY, but raised in Waltham by his late parents, John C....
Beverly Panagian
Nov 11, 2023
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Worcester— Beverly (Simonian) Panagian, 98, passed away peacefully on November 11, 2023 in Holy Trinity Nursing and Rehab Center. She leaves two sons, Peter E. and his wife Cynthia of Shrewsbury, and Barton V. and his wife Valerie of New York; a daughter, Betty Joyce of Worcester; 2 granddaughters, Michelle and Pamela; 4 great grandchildren, Aubriella, Aurora, Cameron,...
Deborah A. Sjostedt
Nov 9, 2023
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Worcester: Deborah A. (Simpson) Sjostedt, 68, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 9, 2023 in UMASS Memorial Medical Center, University Campus following a short illness. She leaves her son Aaron Sjostedt and his fiancé Ashley Luccarelli; a grandson Reese Sjostedt; siblings Inger Peloquin of Northbridge, Wendy Fors of Holden, Donna Leblanc of Leicester, and Donald Fors of Holden;...
William "Bill" Beckman
Nov 2, 2023
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William "Bill" A. Beckman,72, of North Oxford MA passed away at home on Thursday, November 2, 2023. Bill was born in Worcester MA on May 14, 1951 to parents Rudolph and Irene, who predeceased him. He was the oldest to 3 sisters, Sandra Erickson, Debra Jones , and Julie Bowen. Bill is also survived by his wife of...
Paul L. Bondi
Oct 31, 2023
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Worcester: Paul Bondi (72) passed away unexpectedly on October 31, 2023. Paul is survived by his brother, Edward Bondi, and his wife, Donna Bondi, of Randolph, MA; Paul's nephew Scott Bondi, his wife, Sara Bondi, and their daughter, Daniella Bondi of Oakham, MA. He also leaves behind countless family members and dear friends. Paul was a lifelong resident...
Adria Pettigrew
Oct 27, 2023
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Adria "Agie" Pettigrew, 26, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, October 27,2023. She leaves behind her twin children Damon and Reign Toney; her parents Donald Grayson Pettigrew (Toni) and Melissa J. Bray-Pettigrew; two sisters Ashley Gauthier-Parent (Reid) and Alandra Pettigrew, two brothers Michael Gauthier (Sarah) and Marcus Pettigrew; two Nephews, Dominic Parent and Nathan Gauthier, and a Niece, Kylie...
Donald A. Denoncourt
Oct 25, 2023
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Spencer: Donald A. Denoncourt, 82, passed away on Wednesday, October 25, 2023 at home. He leaves 3 daughters- Robin Henriquez, Deidre Bjorkman, and Patricia White; a son Mark Eames; sons in law Mario Henriquez and Donald Bjorkman; 8 grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife of over 53 years Roberta...
Erna Ketelsen
Oct 21, 2023
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Shrewsbury- Erna (Neumann) Ketelsen, 99, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 21, 2023 at Southgate Retirement Community in Shrewsbury. She leaves behind her brother Fred Meyer of Worcester, as well as many nephews and nieces. She was predeceased by her husband Jack Ketelsen and her sister Amanda (Meyer) Kavanaugh. Erna was born in Germany, daughter of the late...
Richard A. Keyes
Oct 16, 2023
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Worcester: Richard A. Keyes, 72 After a brief illness, Richie went home to God on Monday, October 16, 2023 and has been reunited with his family. He was predeceased by his parents Bill and Camilla (Palio) Keyes, his beloved wife of over 40 years Marilyn (Terrill) Keyes, his children Richie and Katie, and brothers Stevie and Michael Keyes....
