Kevin J. Anderson
Jun 14, 2021
Obituary
Worcester: Kevin J. Anderson, (Papa) 72, passed away on Tuesday, June 14, 2021 in St. Vincent Hospital. He leaves his wife of 52 years Margo A. (Legare) Anderson; a daughter Kristi Taylor and her husband Jeffrey of Worcester; 2 grandchildren- Jerame Taylor and his wife Jackie, and Ke'Anna Taylor; 2 great grandsons- Xavier and Gabriel Taylor; 2 sisters-...
Francis J. Erikson, Jr.
Jun 13, 2021
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Francis J. Erikson Jr. of Worcester, MA/Florida passed away on June 13, 2021. Born in Worcester on October 22, 1954, he was the loving son of Francis Sr. and Barbara (Bottcher) Erikson, who preceded him in death. He is survived by daughters Justine & Christine Poirier, Lee Ann (Erikson) Barton, and sons Bronson & Shawn Erikson, along with...
Jean L. (Schiavone) Wetherbee
Jun 10, 2021
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Worcester: Jean L. (Schiavone) Wetherbee, 68, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on June 10, 2021 in Brigham and Women's Hospital following an illness. She leaves her husband of 46 years Bruce Wetherbee; a son Adam C. Wetherbee and his wife Ashley of CT; a granddaughter Ellie; a brother- Artie Schiavone and his wife Carol of...
Alexavier Delacruz
Jun 10, 2021
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Worcester: Alexavier L. DeLaCruz, 3, passed away unexpectedly on June 10, 2021 in UMASS Memorial Medical Center University Campus. He leaves his parents Leonardo DeLaCruz and Alexis Solis; a sister Jamayra Beltran; his grandmothers Miriam DeLaCruz and Neidy L. Solis; and many Aunts, Uncles, and Cousins. Leito was born in Worcester and during his short lifetime served as...
Troy A. Love
Jun 4, 2021
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Staunton, VA: Troy A. Love, 14, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, June 4, 2021 while vacationing with family in Worcester, MA. He leaves his mother Roberta Love; a brother Joseph Guy; 3 sisters- Brianna Passarelli, Destiny Potter, and Arrianna Potter; a sister-in-law Ayante Finnell; and many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. Troy was born in Goodyear, Arizona, son...
Joseph Njoroge Ngugi
Jun 3, 2021
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Joseph Ngugi, 57, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, June 3, 2021 in Virginia. Calling hours will be held on Wednesday, June 9, 2021 from 5-8pm at Nordgren Funeral Home, 300 Lincoln Street, Worcester. A memorial service will be held on Sunday, June 13, 2021 at St. Mark's Church, 70 James Street, Worcester.
David A. Kaynor
Jun 1, 2021
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MONTAGUE — There are so many circles that connect us, so many communities that touch upon other communities, so many inspirational figures in our midst that help us find a sense of purpose and that bring people together. David Kaynor's death Tuesday night, after the 73-year-old fiddler-caller's long battle with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, ALS, also known as Lou...
Denise M. Javery
May 28, 2021
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Worcester: Denise M. (Lovely) Javery, 56, passed away on Friday, May 28, 2021 in UMASS Memorial Medical Center University Campus surrounded by her loving family. She leaves her wife Tracy Javery; a step son Justin Sweeney and his wife Molly, a grandson Grayson Sweeney of Rochdale; brothers Mark Lovely of Brookfield and Michael Lovely of Charlton; mother-in-law Hazel...
Maureen D. "Debby" Coakley
May 22, 2021
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Worcester – Maureen D. (Connole) Coakley, 74, of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 22, 2021 at the home of her daughter surrounded by her loving family. Known to her family and friends as "Debby," she was born in Worcester in November 1946, daughter of the late Dennis J. and Mary C. (Palumbo) Connole. Debby was predeceased...
Mildred M. "Millie" Mason
May 14, 2021
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Worcester: Mildred M. (Huikku) Mason, 96, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 14, 2021 at home surrounded by her loving family. She leaves her granddaughter, Marie Mason, of Worcester, 6 children-Donna Damuni of Worcester, Roland Mason and his wife Marsha of Leicester, Diane Generelli of Worcester, James Mason and his wife Jane of TN, Richard Mason and his...
Pearl P. Arakelian
May 13, 2021
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WORCESTER - Pearl "Koharig" Paloulian Arakelian, 95, a lifetime resident of Worcester MA passed away peacefully Thursday, May 13, 2021 at UMass Memorial Hospital. Pearl was born April 17, 1926, daughter of Mgirdich Mike Paloulian and genocide survivor Hripsime Rose Lalian. She was married to George "Kooken" Arakelian, who predeceased her seven years ago. She is survived by:...
Joanne K. Schiding
Apr 29, 2021
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Berlin: Joanne K. Schiding, 58, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 29, 2021 in Rose Monahan Hospice after an illness. She leaves two sisters: Suzanne Mescan and her husband Christopher Mescan, and Dianne Sarver and her husband John Sarver, of York, PA. She also leaves her grandfather Joseph Crim of York, PA. Joanne was born in York, PA,...
Donald M. Champaigne
Apr 28, 2021
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Worcester: Donald M. Champaigne, 54, passed away on Wednesday, April 28, 2021 in UMASS Memorial Medical Center- University Campus. He leaves several close friends including Peter Defeudis and several nieces and nephews, including "Boo Boo" DeFeudis, Joseph DeFeudis, Jr., Stacie Masiello, and Sierra Denham. He also leaves 2 sisters Rosemarie Feeley and Cynthia Fortier and a brother Charles...
Nancy J. Garceau
Apr 28, 2021
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Worcester: Nancy J. Garceau, 58, passed away on April 28, 2021 in UMASS Memorial Medical Center. She leaves her husband Hector M. Hernandez; a daughter Bonnie A Garceau; a son Hector Garceau; 3 grandchildren; and a sister Linda. Nancy was born in Worcester, daughter of Joseph and Charlotte (Brown) Garceau. She graduated from High School and dedicated her...
Jean L. Rudman
Apr 27, 2021
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Shrewsbury: Jean L. (Wainwright) Rudman, 90, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 27, 2021 in Shrewsbury Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She leaves a son David Rudman and his wife Linda of Shrewsbury; a daughter- Wendy Fontaine of Westborough.; 4 grandchildren -Christy Starr (Rudman) Sikes, Jason Rudman, Jennifer (Rudman) Daby, and Jamie Lynn Fontaine Connell; 4 great-grandchildren -Steven Sikes,...
Peter C. Gaba
Apr 27, 2021
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GABA, Peter Chris of Berlin, MA, originally from Worcester, passed away on April 27, 2021 at the age of 83 after a short illness. Peter graduated from Commerce High School in Worcester and later attended Worcester Junior College. He continued his studies at WPI where he received a degree from the School of Industrial Management. For over 27...
Wilberta Davis
Apr 25, 2021
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Natick: Wilberta M. (Pinette) Davis, 88, passed away on Sunday, April 25, 2021 in Metrowest Medical Center- Leonard Morse Hospital. She leaves 4 children Billy E. Pinette and his wife Misty of OH, Jackie E. Pinette and his wife Cheryl of OH, Becky M. Childers and her husband Ricky of TX, and Jackie M. Kristin of Worcester; seven...
Bette J Lavallee
Apr 22, 2021
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Worcester: Bette J. Lavallee, 67, passed away on Thursday, April 22, 2021, in St. Vincent's Hospital. She leaves 2 sons: Lance E. LaVallee and William H. Gardner, Jr.; 3 grandchildren; her father- Arthur S. Lavallee, Jr.; 8 siblings: Denise Lavallee, Arthur Lavallee III, Catherine "Cassie" Thomas, Edward C. Lavallee, Johanna Pope, Dwayne Jarrell, Priscilla Jarrell, and Glenn S....
Elex "Andy" Taylor
Apr 18, 2021
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Worcester/Hyannis: Elex "Andy" Taylor, 58, of Worcester and Cape Cod passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 18, 2021 at the home of his sister surrounded by his loving family and friends after a courageous battle with lung cancer. Andy is survived by his sister Linda Fisher of Hyannis; four nieces, Valerie Fisher and Melissa Fisher of Worcester, Nicole...
