Joni Goodrow
Jan 20, 2026
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Auburn: Joni (Sauers) Goodrow, 75, passed away peacefully on January 20, 2026 in UMASS Memorial Medical Center after a courageous battle with cancer. She leaves her husband of 38 years, Joel R. Goodrow, Sr.; sons George Steeves, Shawn Steeves, and Joel Goodrow, Jr.; several grandchildren and step daughter Jennifer Goodrow. Joni was born in Ramsey, Minnesota, daughter of...
William Dana Fowler
Jan 19, 2026
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Worcester: William Dana Fowler, 55, passed away peacefully in St. Vincent Hospital after an illness. He leaves daughters Felicia Martinez, Desaray Martinez, Danisha Walsh, and Maechelle Locklear; one son Dana Fowler; several grandchildren, 2 sisters, and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a brother. Dana was born in Boston, son of the late Dana B. Foster...
Dennis W. Smith
Jan 18, 2026
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Dennis Wayne Smith "Smitty" Dennis Wayne Smith, 75, of Worcester passed away on Saturday, January 17, 2026 from service-related Parkinson's Disease. A lifelong resident of Worcester County, Smitty served his country in the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. After his service, he spent his career in various aspects of the automotive industry, retiring from Linder's...
Evelyn R. Weber
Jan 15, 2026
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Evelyn Weber (née Mangra) passed away peacefully at the Rose Monahan Hospice in Worcester, MA on Thursday, January 15, 2026, at the age of 90. Born on January 11, 1936, Evelyn's life spanned nine remarkable decades. Evelyn was born in Guyana and raised her family there before immigrating to United States and living in Minnesota for many years....
Elisabeth Weber-Clarke
Jan 12, 2026
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Elisabeth Weber-Clarke, age 76 of Worcester MA, passed away peacefully on January 12, 2026. Born in Queens, NY and raised in Cresskill, NJ, she was the daughter of the late Richard J and Mary (Brice) Weber and wife of the late Walter L. Clarke Jr. Lee earned her BS and MBA from Clark University and had a successful...
Joyce A. Forsman
Jan 12, 2026
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Holden: Joyce A. (Bouchea) Forsman, 89, passed away on Monday, January 12, 2026 at home. She leaves her sons Robert "Skip" Forsman, Jr. of GA and William Forsman and his fiance Amy Howes of Holden; 6 grandchildren; Erica, Jessica, Gunard, Ryan, Natalie, Ben and their loving & devoted partners, her partner Robert Dinsdale; and her son in law...
Marcia Hansen
Jan 8, 2026
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Worcester: Marcia M. (Lukasiewicz) Hansen, 83, passed away peacefully at home on January 8, 2026 surrounded by her loving family. She leaves her husband of 53 years Paul K. Hansen; son Timothy Hansen, daughter Elizabeth McClellan and her husband Dan, a sister Susan Welburn, and 2 grandchildren- Jacob and Sebastian. She was predeceased by a brother Paul Lukas....
James A. Cummings
Jan 7, 2026
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Worcester: James Acker Cummings, 82, passed away on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at River Terrace Nursing & Rehabilitation Center surrounded by his loving family, following a period of declining health. James was predeceased by his wife of 58 years, Donna A (Wait) Cummings (10/2023) who was the love of his life. He leaves a daughter, Jennifer Cummings Carbonneau...
Jill E. Tesell
Jan 3, 2026
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Jill E. Tesell, 68, of Grafton, MA passed away on January 3,2026, at UMass Memorial Hospital in Worcester, MA after a long illness. Jill was born in Worcester, daughter of the late, Vincent Tesell and Agnes (Pierce) Tesell Riley. Nordgren Memorial Chapel assisted the family with the cremation. There will not be a viewing. A prayer service has...
Mary Mangsen
Dec 31, 2025
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Mary D. (Williams) Mangsen, 96, died on Wednesday, December 31, 2025. She is survived by her daughter Dolores Gribouski and her husband Jeff, and her son Russell Mangsen and his wife Carol, as well as six grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, and one great-great grandson. She is also survived by her two sisters, Charlotte Murdock and Rita Remillard, her brother...
Andrew J. Pereira
Dec 31, 2025
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Andrew Joseph Pereira (Andy) passed peacefully on Dec. 31 covered in the blanket of his beloved New England Patriots. He was the son of the late Maria Luiza ("Louise" Cabral) and Antero "Andrew" Joseph Pereira and is predeceased by his brother Donald Pereira and his spouse of 71 years, Anna (DeYeso). He leaves his 5 children: Andrea of...
Richard Arakelian
Dec 29, 2025
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Worcester: Richard M Arakelian, 80, passed away on Monday, December 29, 2025 in St. Vincent Hospital. He leaves his wife Betsy (Bresnahan) Arakelian; son Jason and his wife Patti Arakelian of Worcester and step-children Steven Bresnahan of Dudley and Dorene Jette and her husband Walter of Charlton; grandchildren Cameron, Preston, Skye, Ryan and his wife Jillian, and Casey;...
Deborah Benoit
Dec 21, 2025
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Deborah Benoit November 30, 1953 – December 21, 2025 Deborah Benoit, 72, of Martinsburg, West Virginia, passed away on December 21, 2025, surrounded by the family she cherished. She was a woman of sharp wit, incredible intelligence, and a legendary spirit of generosity. Born on November 30, 1953, in Worcester, Massachusetts, Deborah was the daughter of the late...
Thaddeus Jones
Dec 19, 2025
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Worcester: Thaddeus C. Jones, 71, passed away on Friday, December 19, 2025 in UMASS Memorial Medical Center, University Campus. He leaves his wife Debra (Beckman) Jones, children Tyson Jones and Madison Jones; 3 grandchildren- Riley, Charlotte, and Jack; his former wife Mary Jones; step children Jake, and Kellie and spouse Adriana; and many friends. Thaddeus was born in...
William T. Grant, Jr.
Dec 13, 2025
William “Bill” T. Grant, Jr. Died December 13, 2025 at home.
Mr. Grant was born in New York City, the only child of the late William T. Grant, Sr. And Sally (Peltola) Grant. He has lived in Worcester since 1942. After serving in the United States Air Force in the Air Weather Service from 1958-1962, he completed his Bachelor’s Degree in...
Venecia Pineda
Dec 7, 2025
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Worcester: Venecia Pineda, 89, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 7, 2025 at home. She leaves a large family who will miss her very much. Calling hours will be held on Saturday, December 13, 2025 from 11 a.m- 2 p.m. in Nordgren Memorial Chapel 300 Lincoln St. Worcester, MA 01605. A funeral service will follow at 2:00 p.m....
Deborah Barnard
Dec 6, 2025
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Deborah Jeanne Barnard, 67, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 6, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She is survived by her beloved husband of 42 years, Curtis W. Barnard; her three children, Caitlyn M. Winchester, John F. Barnard, and Scott H. Barnard; her son-in-law, Hunter Winchester, and daughter-in-law, Nicole Dimond. Debbie was the proud Gigi of three...
Timothy G. Milott
Dec 5, 2025
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"Timothy Gerard Milott, 59, has sadly passed away on December 4, 2025. Tim was born on September 11, 1966 in Chicago, Illinois to Richard Milott and Patricia Milott (Sullivan). He relocated to Massachusetts in 1980, where he attended and graduated from Doherty Memorial High School, class of 1985. He attended Worcester State University, then went on to begin...
Cecilia Ansah
Dec 4, 2025
Cecilia's services will be held on Saturday, February 28, 2026 from 8:00- 10:30 a.m. in Nordgren Memorial Chapel 300 Lincoln St. Worcester.
