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Patricia Caricchio
Apr 7, 2020
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Worcester: Patricia P. (Herdeck) Caricchio, 67, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 7, 2020 in UMASS Memorial Medical Center University Campus after a short illness. She leaves 2 sons James Herdeck of Worcester and Joshua Caricchio of Lancaster; a daughter Phyllis Caricchio of Worcester; 5 grandchidren- Joshua, Mackenzie, Haley, Kerri and Tiana; 2 great-grandchildren- Josiah and Ava; 2...
Ruth Lafreniere
Apr 7, 2020
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Ruth Lafreniere, 91, of Chelmsford, Massachusetts passed away on April 7, 2020 at D'Youville Nursing Home in Lowell MA. Born in Melrose Mass, she was the daughter of Mildred and James Publicover and loving wife of the late Albert J Lafreniere Jr. She was a devoted mother to her daughter, Cheryl Cox and son-in-law Richard Cox; daughter Linda...
Wayne Schnare Sr.
Mar 30, 2020
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Worcester: Wayne D. Schnare, Sr. passed away on Monday, March 30, 2020. He leaves his Father David Schnare of Spencer and his sister Renee Little and her husband Thomas of Spencer . Three sons Wayne "Dino" Schnare, Jr. and his wife Melissa of Holden. Shawn Schnare and his wife Caitlyn of Worcester, and Dominic Schnare of Worcester; four...
Eunice Thomson
Mar 28, 2020
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Worcester: Eunice E. (Hoessler) Thomson, 91, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 28, 2020 in Dodge Park Rest Home. She leaves a daughter Cheri Nystedt and her husband Peter of Worcester, a son Matthew Thomson and his wife Jeanine of CT; 7 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; a sister Gayle Hoessler of VT; and several nieces and nephews. She was...
Maryann T. Bernier
Mar 27, 2020
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WORCESTER - MaryAnn T. Bernier, of Worcester, passed away on Friday, March 27, 2020 at the Rose Monahan Hospice Home. Predeceased by her parents Mary and George Kenney, she is survived by her three children, Kevin Cox, Katelyn Trippi, and Kelly Cox, and her sister Janice Kenney. She also leaves behind one grandchild, Westley Trippi. Born and raised...
Nanci L. Phillips
Mar 23, 2020
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North Brookfield- Nanci L. Phillips, 69, passed away on Monday, March 23, 2020 at Baystate Mary Lane Hospital in Ware. She leaves her two children- Matthew Faria and his wife Serena of Waltham, and Jillian Phillips of North Brookfield; five adoring grandchildren- Macy, Emmett, and Jude Phillips, and Natalie and Rhys Faria. She was predeceased by her sister...
Baby Mason Bentley Hilow, 8 Days
Mar 17, 2020
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Worcester: Mason Bentley Hilow, infant son of Stephen M. Hilow and Stephanie Corbett, passed away on Tuesday, March 17, 2020 at UMASS Memorial Medical Center. He was 8 days old. Besides his parents he leaves 3 brothers- Zack, Gavin, and twin brother Caleb. He also leaves grandparents Scott Corbett and Wilma Jones, Leslie Vickery, Stephen and Kimberly Hilow;...
Pauline Vasil
Mar 16, 2020
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Worcester: Mrs. Pauline (Soter) Vasil, 90, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 16, 2020 in Jewish Healthcare Center. She leaves her husband of 64 years, Peter Vasil; a son Gregory Vasil and his wife Katherine of Wellesley; 2 grandchildren, Kristina and Michael. Pauline was born in Worcester, daughter of the late Achilles and Krisulla (George) Soter. She graduated...
Joan Ferguson
Mar 16, 2020
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Worcester: Joan Ferguson, 93, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, March 16, 2020 surrounded by her family and good friends. She leaves two nieces :Beverly J. Bucknam and her husband Paul of Marblehead and Janice L. Boisvert of Cherry Valley; several grandnieces and nephews, great grand nieces and nephews, and many very good friends, especially Marie and...
Paula J. (Frick) Sullivan
Mar 14, 2020
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Auburn: Paula J. (Frick) Sullivan, 61, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 14, 2020 in Rose Monahan Hospice surrounded by her loving family. She leaves her husband of 40 years, Richard R. Sullivan; a daughter Amy Sullivan of Auburn; two sons- Sean and his wife Sylvia Sullivan of Worcester and Thomas and his wife Kristin Sullivan of Holden;...
Anna "Betty" Nelson
Mar 10, 2020
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Worcester: Anna E. "Betty" Nelson, 96, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 10, 2020 in Notre Dame Healthcare Center. She leaves 2 daughters—Laurel-Nelson Cucchiara of Hubbardston and Brook Nelson-Caesar of New Bedford; 2 grandchildren—Joshua and Kaylin; and 2 great-grandchildren—Joshua and Letty. She was predeceased by her husband Lester H. Nelson and 2 brothers, John and Carl Holm. Betty...
John Erik Soderman
Mar 1, 2020
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JOHN ERIK SÖDERMAN John Erik Söderman, 76, Worcester, MA, passed away on March 1, 2020. He leaves dear family in Sweden including sisters Saida Blomqvist, Boden, and Elsie Johannson, Sundsvall; and their respective sons, Tommy Johansson, Sundsvall, and Johan Blomqvist, Piteå. John was born on June 26, 1943 in Petalax, Finland. He moved, with his parents and siblings,...
Hugh Elmes
Feb 28, 2020
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Worcester: Hugh "Hughey" Elmes, 79, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 28, 2020 at home surrounded by his loving family after a long fight with cancer. He leaves behind his wife and the love of his life of 39 years Donna Marie (Bizzarro) Elmes and his son and best friend Keith Elmes. He also leaves his sister Beverly...
Fidel Montanez
Feb 27, 2020
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Worcester MA Fidel Montanez, 71, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 27, 2020 in Rose Monahan Hospice Home after a short battle with lung cancer. He leaves his children Wendy Sanchez Bernal, Krystle Bernal, Fidel Montanez, Orlando Montanez, Virginia Montanez, Andres Montanez, Damian Montanez, Frances Montanez, and Micheyla Montanez. He was predeceased by a daughter Shaghily Montanez ....
Phyllis A. (French) Howard
Feb 23, 2020
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Northborough: Phyllis A (French) Howard, 93, passed away Sunday, February 23, 2020, at the Beaumont Nursing Center in Northborough. She was a former resident of Worcester and Shrewsbury. She was the beloved wife of 67 years of Don R "Howie" Howard who predeceased her in 2015; devoted mother to 2 daughters and a son: Donna R and her...
Michael T. Vassalotti
Feb 9, 2020
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VASSALOTTI, Michael T. Of Brockton, MA, and Sarasota, FL, passed away peacefully on February 9, 2020, after a short illness. Michael (Mike) was born in Newton, MA, on March 2, 1937, the son of the late Michael and Helen (Ward) Vassalotti; brother of Elaine M. LeLacheur and the late Louis J Vassalotti. He was a graduate of Newton...
Wanda J. Geraghty
Feb 8, 2020
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Springfield: Wanda J. (Kennison) Geraghty, 60, passed away on Saturday, February 8, 2020 in Baystate Medical Center in Springfield. She leaves her husband Martin J. Geraghty, brothers Brad,Eric and Scott and many in- laws ,nieces and nephews. Wanda was born in Burlington, Vermont, daughter of Harlan and Gertrude (Hallwell) Kennison. She graduated from Munson High School.She traveled with...
Margaret Derosena
Jan 29, 2020
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Worcester: Margaret Derosena, 64, passed away on Wednesday, January 29, 2020 in UMASS Memorial Medical Center- University Campus surrounded by her loving family. She leaves her daughter Tracy Laroque of New York; several sisters and brothers, nieces and nephews . Margaret was born in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, daughter of Michel and Silianea Derosena. She graduated from High School and...
Sixto Villalobos
Jan 27, 2020
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Worcester: Sixto Villalobos, 45, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, January 27, 2020 at work. He leaves 4 children-Shaira Ramos, Yarelis Rivera, Brittney Burgos, and Sixto Villalobos; his mother- Josefina Garcia; the mother of two of his children- Maria Fuentes of FL; 2 sisters; 6 brothers, and many aunts, uncles and cousins. He was predeceased by his father Luis...
Jeffrey G. Blais
Jan 23, 2020
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Auburn: Jeffrey G. Blais, 56, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on Thursday, January 23, 2020. He leaves a daughter, Jessica C. Blais; his companion of over 9 years, Denise Marengo; a sister, Patricia Stubbert of California; and brother Michael Blais of Auburn and Florida. Jeffrey was born in Worcester, son of Archie and Shirley (Perry) Blais. He attended...
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