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Marcia Hansen

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Susan Macneill

Susan Macneill

Dec 17, 2025

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Kris M. Whitney

Kris M. Whitney

Dec 15, 2025

Worcester: Kris M. Whitney, 58, passed away unexpectedly on Monday; December 15, 2025 at home.Kris was born in Worcester, MA on Thursday, November 02, 1967. He was the 4th son, of the late; Glen A. (d.2009) and Lois (VanDeMark)(d.2008) Whitney. Kris leaves behind 3 brothers: Karl Glen Whitney and wife Beverley (Haynes) and family of Palmer, MA; John W. Whitney...

William T. Grant, Jr.

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

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

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

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

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.

Donna M. Rawding

Donna M. Rawding

Dec 4, 2025

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Obituary: Donna M. Rawding Donna Mae Rawding, 80, was born and lived in Worcester her entire life. She passed away, December 4, 2025; in hospice care at Milford Gardens, Milford, MA. She leaves her son, Craig H. Rawding, who was her caretaker over the last five years at home; her brothers, Herbert LaMonda and his wife Kathy; Mark...

Hazel E. Anderson

Hazel E. Anderson

Dec 1, 2025

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Worcester: Hazel E. (Vickery) Anderson, 97, passed away in Christopher House of Worcester on December 1, 2025. According to Hazel's wishes, there are no services and burial will be private in Worcester County Memorial Park, Paxton. Nordgren Memorial Chapel 300 Lincoln St. Worcester is assisting the family with arrangements. To leave an online condolence message, please click guestbook...

Robert K. Wyman, Jr.

Robert K. Wyman, Jr.

Nov 28, 2025

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Worcester: Robert K. Wyman, Jr., 69, passed away on Friday, November 28, 2025 in St. Vincent Hospital. He was predeceased by his sister Deborah (Wyman) Atchue, sister Nancy (Wyman) Smith Teachout, brother William Wyman, brother-in-law Ralph Atchue, his former wife Debora (St Francis) Wyman, and his parents. He leaves 2 sons John Wyman and Russ Wyman; his sister,...

Krisanne M. Wood

Krisanne M. Wood

Nov 28, 2025

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It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Krisanne M. (Hallstrom) Wood, 59, who passed away on Friday, November 28, 2025, at UMASS Memorial Medical Center, University Campus, after a long illness. Krisanne is survived by her son, Jess Wood, and her beloved cat, Annie, known affectionately for her double-golden paw. She leaves her mother,...

Patrice A. Bisha-Valencia

Patrice A. Bisha-Valencia

Nov 22, 2025

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Patrice Bisha-Valencia passed away peacefully on Saturday evening, November 22, 2025, at Rose Monahan Hospice Home in Worcester, following a sudden illness. At her side were her husband of 47 years, William "Skip" Valencia Jr., and her loving sister and brother-in-law, Claudia and David Ferretti. Pat was born in Hudson in 1952 to Patsy Bisha and Marjorie Prouty....

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