Ruth Skagerlind
Aug 31, 2020
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Worcester: Ruth (Goodale) Skagerlind, 93, passed away peacefully on Monday August 31, 2020 in the Lifecare Center of Auburn. Her husband of 60 years Chester R. Skagerlind predeceased her in 2012. She leaves two sons- Mark C. Skagerlind of Worcester and Gary G. Skagerlind and his wife Joan of Holden: 6 grandchilden – Abbi Skagerlind of Worcester, James...
Aliz Hoogasian
Aug 30, 2020
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Aliz N. (Demirjian) Hoogasian, 97, of Framingham, passed away on August 30, 2020. She was the daughter of the late Seragan and Naomi Demirjian of Worcester. She graduated from North High School and the New England Institute of Secretarial Science, both in Worcester. Before moving to Framingham, Aliz was secretary for 11 years to the Managing Editors of...
Sonya L. (Carlson) Smith
Aug 28, 2020
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Sterling: Sonya L. (Carlson) Smith, 92, formerly of Worcester, passed away on Friday, August 28, 2020. Her husband Gordon W. Smith predeceased her. She leaves 2 sons- Kenneth G. Smith of Danvers and Karl R. Smith and his wife Laurie of Princeton; a daughter- Deborah J. Smith of Chelmsford; 6 grandchildren- Mandee, Kristen, Derek, Margot, Anthony, and Christina:...
Jonathan 'Jonny" Spencer
Aug 28, 2020
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Worcester: Jonathan S. Spencer, 48, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 28, 2020 surrounded by his loving family. He leaves his mother, Harriett Spencer of New Hampshire; father, John Spencer of Pennsylvania; a brother- Kris and his wife Rachael Casey of Worcester, MA; nieces and nephew Kamryn, Kaleb, Gracie, and Kaidyn Casey of Worcester, whom he loved and...
Varter "Rose" Houmere
Aug 27, 2020
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Worcester: Varter "Rose" (Berberian) Houmere, 94 passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 27, 2020 in the Jewish Healthcare Center. Her husband of over 60 years, Peter K. Houmere predeceased her in 2019. She leaves four daughters and their husbands- Pamela Houmere (Bill Armstrong), Donna Gilbane (Bob), Karen Reddish (Michael), and Cynthia Chisolm (Joe). Rose also loved her only...
Donna B. Berg
Aug 26, 2020
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Donna Beverly Berg, 83, passed away on 26 August 2020 at Knollwood Nursing Home in Worcester, MA. She was born on July 7, 1937 in Worcester to John George and Mildred Ottilia (Johnson) Quist. Donna grew up in Worcester County and graduated from Commerce High School. Donna received her degree in early childhood education from Assumption College and...
Antoinette "Toni" (Levesque) Oster
Aug 24, 2020
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Auburn: Antoinette "Toni" (Levesque) Oster, 81, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 24, 2020 surrounded by her loving family and with her beloved cat Troubles by her side. She leaves 4 children- David Phelps and his partner Patti Woodward of Oxford, MA, Debbie Crossman and her husband Michael Crossman Jr. of Weymouth MA, Joanne Phelps of Warren Ohio,...
Colleen A. O'Sullivan White
Aug 16, 2020
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Holden: Colleen A ( O'Sullivan) White, 49 passed away on Sunday, August 16, 2020 at home after a long illness. Colleen leaves her parents Sean and Sandra O'Sullivan of West Boylston; a brother- Christopher O'Sullivan and his wife Rebecca; a nephew Ryan O'Sullivan; a niece Catherine O'Sullivan; and a grand niece Eleanor Asadoorian, all of New Hampshire. She...
Richard F. Wilder
Aug 15, 2020
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Worcester- Richard Frank Wilder, 92, of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 15, 2020 at The Odd Fellows Home. Richard was predeceased by his wife of sixty-eight (68) years, Jean V. Wilder, who passed away six weeks prior, and a sister, Francis Currier of Worcester. Richard is survived by his five children Kevin and his wife Susan...
Karen L. Mcarthur
Aug 13, 2020
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Charlton: Karen Louise (Scudds) McArthur, 77, passed from this world with the confidence to spend eternity with her lord and savior, Jesus Christ, on Thursday, August 13, 2020 in The Overlook Masonic Health Center after a long illness. She leaves a daughter Lisa Marie Berthel and her husband Donald of West Brookfield; a son Bil McArthur and his...
Paul Mingi Nganga
Aug 10, 2020
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Worcester: Paul Mingi Nganga, 77, passed away on Monday, August 10, 2020 in UMASS Memorial Medical Center, University Campus. Calling hours will be held on Saturday, August 15, 2020 from 6-8 p.m. in Nordgren Memorial Chapel 300 Lincoln St. Worcester. To leave an online condolence message, please click link.
Larry R. Brunner, Sr.
Jul 28, 2020
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Worcester: Larry R.Brunner Sr., 83 passed away on Tuesday July 28 2020 in the Beaumont Rehab and skilled nursing Center. He was born 12 /15/1936 His wife of 31 years Patricia (McCullough) Brunner and his daughter Gayle (Brunner) Pupka, predeceased him. He leaves behind many close friends including Craig A, Alex P, David B ,and Cathy A and...
Elaine M. Peterson
Jul 25, 2020
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Worcester: Elaine M. (Bockus) Peterson passed away on July 25, 2020 in Rose Monahan Hospice following a short illness. She leaves her husband Frederic Peterson, her twin brother Gary Bockus, and her sister Sandra Orre. Elaine was born in Gardner, daughter of RIchard and Adele (Lesnesky) Bockus. She earned her Associates Degree from Northeartern University, her Bachelors Degree...
Christine A. Loving
Jul 24, 2020
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Worcester: Christine A Loving, 71, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 24, 2020 in Christopher House of Worcester. She leaves many cousins who she loved very much. Christine was born in Worcester, daughter of the late Harold and Ruth (Chellberg) Loving. She attended Burncoat High School and worked as a very skilled dental lab technician making false teeth....
Leonard H. Johnson Ii
Jul 15, 2020
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Worcester - Leonard H. Johnson II, 94, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 15, 2020 in Shrewsbury Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. His devoted wife of 73 years Shirlee (Sandberg) Johnson predeceased him in January. He leaves 2 sons- Leonard "Lenny" Johnson III and Neil Johnson and his partner James Gurnick all of Worcester; a grandson Daniel C. Johnson;...
Mary Katherine Burns
Jul 14, 2020
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Mary Katherine Burns August 15, 1936-July 14, 2020 Mary Katherine "Katie" Burns passed away at the Lutheran home in Worcester MA on July 14, 2020. She was born in Peekskill, New York to the late Edward P. Burns and Madeline (Dugan) Burns. She lived in Peekskill all her life, briefly attended the Oakside and Assumption Schools, and was...
Ann Persson
Jul 14, 2020
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Worcester: Ann Persson, 66, passed away on Tuesday, July 14, 2020 in St. Vincent Hospital. She leaves her husband of 49 years, John S. Persson; Two sons and their spouses Timothy and Nicole (Casello) Persson; , Carl and Amie Persson a daughter Lisa Persson and her better half Tom McCarthy a sister and brother in-law Cheryl and Doug...
Barbara B. Pearson
Jul 13, 2020
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E. Providence, RI: Barbara B. (Baird) Pearson, 97, passed away on Monday, July 13, 2020 in Linn Healthcare Center. She leaves her daughter Susan Davis and her husband Stan of Providence, RI; a grandson Joshua Pearson Davis; a granddaughter- Emily R. Davis and her spouse April; a great- granddaughter Yonah; and 2 nephews Bob and Ron Lawson of...
Ronald G. Almstrom
Jul 12, 2020
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Worcester: Ronald G. Almstrom, 74, passed away on Sunday, July 12, 2020 in the Odd Fellows Home. He leaves several siblings. Ronald was born in Worcester, son of the late George and May (Byhman) Almstrom. After High School, he proudly served his country in the US Navy. He worked for many years as a police officer for the...
Robert G. Romaniak
Jul 11, 2020
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Robert George Romaniak July 26, 1946 – July 11, 2020 Robert George "Bob" Romaniak of West Springfield, the genial, bearded man behind the Turtle Bob's Gifts stores, died Saturday, July 11, 2020, of non-COVID causes. Bob was born in Springfield to the late M. George Romaniak and Alice C. (Abramowicz) Romaniak on July 26, 1946. He graduated from...
