David W. Barnard
Feb 7, 2024
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West Boylston: David W. Barnard, 97, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 7, 2024 in UMASS Memorial Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. He leaves his wife of 34 years Sue C. (Kittredge) Barnard; four children- Carolyn Barnard Peterson and her husband Michael of Mendon, Craig Barnard and his wife Charlene of Chicago, Christopher Barnard and his...
Frederick C. Kimball
Feb 1, 2024
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Auburn: Frederick C. Kimball, 100, passed away on Thursday, February 1, 2024 at home surrounded by his loving family. He leaves his wife of 77 years, Arline (Holdsworth) Kimball; 2 sons- Harvey and Herbert; 2 daughters- Diane and Susan; 16 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his son Douglas and siblings...
Dr. Bernard Idiagbonya
Jan 31, 2024
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Worcester: Dr. Bernard Idiagbonya, 74, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family after an illness. He leaves his children: Elizabeth, Ezekiel, Philomena, Henry, Margaret, Esther, Gloria; Grandchildren: Mariah, Jordan, Jo'Elle, Myranda, Hazel, Benjamin, Joshua, Victor, Khmari, Kendrick; Brothers: John, Goodluck, Godwin, Osayi, Moses, Friday; and sisters Victoria, Rebecca, Faith, Juliet, Ota, Evelyn, Glory and many nieces, nephews,...
Leo J. Mard, Jr.
Jan 29, 2024
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Worcester: Leo J. Mard, Jr. passed away unexpectedly at home on January 29, 2024. He leaves a son Shawn Mard of Whitinsville; 2 daughters- Karen and her husband David Kalinowski of Boylston and Lauren Lavery of Maine; 7 grandchildren- Lillian, Jeffrey, Joseph, Justin, Travis, Tyler, and Kyle; a great granddaughter Nikita; a sister Mary Sullivan; and special friends...
Ingrid V. Lawrence
Jan 26, 2024
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Worcester: Ingrid Viola Lawrence, 89, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 26, 2024 in Notre Dame Long Term Care Center. She leaves several close friends including Dorothy Voellings. She was predeceased by her sister and brother-in-law E. Lillian and Frederick A. Hohler. Ingrid was born November 16, 1934 in Gothenberg, Sweden. Her parents, John and Hildur (Soderberg) Lawrence...
Robert B. Stark
Jan 16, 2024
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Robert B. Stark, 88, passed away peacefully on January 16, 2024 at the Jewish Healthcare Center in Worcester. He leaves two daughters, Rebecca Stark of Boylston and Deborah Temple and her husband, Michael of Sterling. Three grandchildren, Zachary Temple and his partner Jared Rella, of Dover, New Hampshire, Devin Temple and Jenna Stark-Chaplin of Boylston, his sister, Barbara...
Thomas Syseskey
Jan 15, 2024
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Worcester: Thomas Syseskey, 80, passed away unexpectedly at home on Monday, January 15, 2024. He leaves nephews Kevin Syseskey, Esq. and his wife Jeanne M. Ledwell, Esq. of Plymouth, James Syseskey of Denver, CO, and Paul Syseskey of Milford, NH; a sister-in-law Elaine Syseskey of Milford, NH; He was predeceased by a brother Henry Syseskey, Jr. Thomas was...
Camila "Mila" (De Jesus) Kowszik
Jan 12, 2024
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Millbury- Camila "Mila" (De Jesus) Kowszik, 35, passed away suddenly on Friday, January 12, 2024 at UMass Memorial University Campus in Worcester. She leaves behind her loving husband, George W. Kowszik; three sons- Pedro Henrique Marcal, Joao De Jesus, and Bento Luis De Jesus; a daughter Anna Clara Marcal; four step brothers; and many friends. Mila was born...
Robert P. Masterson, Sr. 98
Jan 7, 2024
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Worcester: Robert P. Masterson, Sr., 98, passed away on Sunday, January 7, 2024 in Holden Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He leaves his sons and daughters- Robert Masterson, Jr. of Worcester, Christine Bristol of North Brookfield, William Masterson and his wife Diana of Worcester, James Masterson and his wife Barbara of Shrewsbury, Barbara Scotia and her husband Kirk of...
Jeanne A. Bartkus
Jan 6, 2024
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Jeanne Ann (Holt) Bartkus, 79 of Worcester, MA, passed away peacefully on January 6, 2024, surrounded by her loving family at UMASS Memorial Medical Center University Campus. She leaves two sons- Steven F. Bartkus of Petaluma, CA and David C. Bartkus of Worcester; a daughter, Elizabeth A. "Beth" (Bartkus) Quinn and her husband Robert D. Quinn of Worcester;...
Drew E. Dykstar
Jan 5, 2024
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Drew E. Dykstar, 52, passed away on Friday, January 5, 2024 in UMASS Memorial Medical Center University Campus following an illness. He leaves his father Morgan E. Dykstar; a sister Dawn Aloisio and her husband Gregory of RI; nephews Christopher Carter, Michael Ayotte, Stephen Carter; niece Alyssa Aloisio; great niece Landry Carter, great nephew Stanley Carter, and aunt...
Paul W. Ohman
Dec 30, 2023
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Paul W. Ohman, 83, of Auburn, MA passed away with loved ones gathered at his side on Saturday, December 30, 2023, after an extended illness. Paul was the youngest boy of seven children of Francis and Signe (Soderquist) Ohman. Paul is survived by his wife and life partner of nearly 55 years, Nancy (Prentice) as well as children,...
Damarys Abigail Reyes
Dec 27, 2023
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Webster: Damarys Abigail Reyes, 56, passed away on December 27, 2023 in UMASS Memorial Medical Center University Campus surrounded by her loving family. She leaves her husband of over 21 years Cesar Flores; a son Patrick Funes-Reyes; 2 daughters- Jennifer Funes-Reyes and Sharon Carballo; 4 grandchildren- Jaziel, Isamary, Ariana, Abigail; and many brothers, sisters, nieces, and nephews. Abigail,...
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...
