Obituary Listing

Oct 18, 2006

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Northborough—Ryder W. Midgley, infant son of Beth Koose and Christopher Midgley, died on Wednesday, October 18, 2006, the day of his birth, at UMass Memorial Healthcare. Besides his parents, he is survived by his brother, Clayton R. Midgley, his grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins. Nordgren Memorial Chapel, 300 Lincoln Street, Worcester, assisted the family with arrangements.

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Oct 13, 2006

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Sharkey (DerHaroutunian) Davagian, 84, died Friday, October 13, 2006, in the Christopher House. She leaves her husband of 60 years, Sahag Davagian, two sons, Ronald S. Davagian of Tampa, Florida and Bryan P. Davagian of Paxton, a sister Susie Kasparian of Warwick, R.I., a brother, Harry DerHaroutunian of Worcester, two grandchildren, Scott and Heather Davagian, and two great-grandchildren....

Oct 13, 2006

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Willis D. DeWolfe, 76, died Friday, October 13, 2006, at UMass Memorial Healthcare, University Campus. He leaves his wife of 54 years, Elizabeth A. (Nelson) DeWolfe, three sons, Kenneth and his wife Cheryl of Boylston, Douglas and his wife Karen of Hopkinton, and Gary and his wife Marlene of Boylston, a daughter, Linda, wife of Curtis Stake of...

Oct 10, 2006

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Victor "Pachy" M. Rodriguez, 73, died Monday, October 10, 2006, at UMass Memorial Healthcare, Belmont Street. His wife of more than 40 years, Isaura (Badillo) Rodriguez, predeceased him. He is survived by his daughter Rosa Rodriguez, his son Victor M. Rodriguez, Jr., his first wife Olga Figueroa, several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He was born in Puerto...

Oct 7, 2006

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Elaine (Haviland) McDonald, 75, died Saturday, October 7, 2006, at home. Her husband, John F. McDonald, Jr., died in 2002. She leaves two sons, David Buchanan McDonald and his wife Marianne of Northfield, NJ and Dr. John Haviland McDonald and his wife Meghan of Worcester, MA; one daughter, Sue McDonald Budz and her husband Dr. Andrew Budz of...

Oct 7, 2006

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Harold E. Christenson, 91, died Saturday, October 7, 2006, in Sterling Healthcare. He was a resident of West Boylston for over 75 years. Harold loved motorcycles and his rides through the New England countryside. He was active in community affairs, including the Masons – Major General Henry Knox Lodge, VFW Post 6907, American Legion Post 204, DAV Boylston...

Oct 2, 2006

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Mitchell L. Philip, 75, died Monday, October 2, 2006, at Kindred Park View Hospital in Leicester. He leaves his wife of 33 years, Eileen M. (O'Brien) Philip, three brothers, Philip L., Andrew L., and Dr. James J., three sisters, Eleanora Gubish, Violet Burtt, and Loretta Fantangelo, a stepson, Mark A Campbell, two grandchildren, Mark and Megan, and many...

Oct 1, 2006

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Mary Pashoian, 88, died Sunday, October 1, 2006, in Saint Vincent Hospital. She leaves a sister, Martha Pashoian; one niece and four nephews. She was predeceased by a sister, Margaret Alexander and a brother, Harry Pashoian. She was born in Worcester, daughter of George and Queenie (Danielian) Pashoian. She was a graduate of Commerce High School and was...

Sep 30, 2006

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Boylston—Eugene E. Sibley, 87, died Saturday, September 30, 2006, at home. His wife, Shirley M. (Nilson) Sibley, died in 1999. He leaves two daughters, Carol J. Meyer of Florida and Cheryl L. Bassett of Rutland, six grandchildren, and 10-great grandchildren. He was born in Worcester, son of Frank B. and Myra O. (Williams) Sibley. He was educated at...

Sep 24, 2006

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Ina Irene Johnson, 95, formerly of Worcester, passed away Sunday, Sept. 24, 2006, in Granbury, Texas. Mrs. Johnson was born Mar. 23, 1911, in Worcester, to Oscar and Lena Nordberg Carlson. She married Stanley A. Johnson, Sept. 7, 1932, in Worcester. She had lived in Granbury, TX for the past 7 years and was a member of the...

Sep 19, 2006

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Helene J. (Paulsen) Taylor, 87, died Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2006, in Oakdale Nursing Home, West Boylston. Her husband, George H. Taylor, Jr., died in 1989. She leaves two sons, George H. Taylor III of Milford and Thomas P. Taylor and his wife Sandra of Westminster; a daughter, Sally A. Taylor-Thayer of Lowell; a sister, Marion Brooks of SC;...

Sep 18, 2006

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Boylston—Olive A. (Bullard) Macora, 88, died Monday, September 18, 2006, in Saint Vincent Hospital. Her husband of 60 years, Steven J. Macora, died in 2004. She leaves one brother, Richard L. Bullard of East Falmouth, several nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, family and friends. A sister, Priscilla Kinder predeceased her. She was born in Willimantic, Connecticut, daughter of Leslie...

Sep 17, 2006

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Rita Marie (Caron) Poirier, 84, died peacefully Sunday, September 17, 2006, at VNA Hospice Residence on Coes Pond after a short illness, with her loving family by her side. She leaves her husband of 57 years, Gerard E. Poirier; her five children, Cheryl Poirier-Goguen and Dr. Stephen G. Poirier, both of Holden, Deborah Poirier-Dunkelberger of Bishop, CA, Christine...

Sep 17, 2006

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Lenore "Nora" (Pano) Kiritsy, 92, died Sunday, September 17, 2006, in her home. Her husband John P. Kiritsy died in 1952. She leaves two daughters, Dorothy P. Prifti and her husband, James K., and Marion Giantris, widow of Louis M.; a son, Thomas J. Kiritsy of Lincoln, NE; a brother, James K. Pano and his wife Florence of...

Sep 15, 2006

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Worcester, MA--Dorothy I. (Holmes) Slattery, 95, died Friday, September 15, 2006 in the Pine Run Health Center, Doylestown, PA. Her husband, John Henry Slattery, Jr., died in 1964. She was born in Worcester, daughter of Ernest R. and Bertha (Blackstone) Holmes. Dorothy's family owned and operated Slattery Spa on Burncoat Street and The 1941 House. She was a...

Sep 14, 2006

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Sterling—Karen A. (Forsman) Arsenault, 49, died Thursday, September 14, 2006, at UMass Healthcare/University Campus. She leaves her husband of 22 years, Joseph H. Arsenault; two daughters, Hillary R. and Natalie P., all of Sterling; her mother, Joyce A. (Bouchea) Forsman of Worcester; two brothers, Bill J. Forsman of Holden and Robert "Skip" C. Forsman, Jr., of Illinois; as...

Sep 12, 2006

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Stephen Paul Banks, 35, died Tuesday, September 12, 2006, at UMass Memorial Hospital, University Campus. He leaves his wife, Elizabeth (Suarez) Banks, his daughter, Stephanie P. Banks, his mother, Joan A. (Dunford) Banks, and his sister, Gail K. Banks all of Boylston; as well as aunts, uncles, and cousins. He was born in Pittsfield, son of the late...

Sep 10, 2006

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Auriel (Kwiatkowski) Lutinski, 87, died Sunday, Sept. 10, 2006, at Autumn Village. Her husband Edward Lutinski died in 1987. She was born in Worcester, daughter of Roman and Kazimiera (Zultowski) Kwiatkowski. She was a graduate of Worcester Girls Trade and worked at David Clark as a stitcher. Auriel was a member of Our Lady of Czestochowa, the 49ers...

Sep 5, 2006

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John F. Barber, 88, of Worcester, died at his home on Tuesday, September 5th, 2006, surrounded by his loving family. His wife of 47 years, Mary A. (Kawcab) Barber, died in 1993. Born on April 1, 1918, he was the son of Samuel and Maud (Oliver) Barber, of Worcester, and he lived in Worcester all his life. He...

Sep 4, 2006

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Worcester: David E. Guertin, 96, died Monday, September 4, 2006 at St. Vincent Hospital. He leaves his wife of 61 years, Helen D. (Adams) Guertin; 2 daughters, Linda A. Guertin and her husband Bruce Driscoll of Philadelphia, PA, and Wilma Lincoln of Brookfield; 4 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and several great-great-grandchildren. He was born in Northbridge, son of Joseph...