David Kihiu
Jan 21, 2020
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Worcester: David Kihiu, 45, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, January 21, 2020 in Mass General Hospital in Boston. He leaves his wife Lillian Nganga and 2 children Olivia and Samuel. David was born in Nakuru, Kenya, the son of the Late Samuel Kihiu & Jemima Kihiu of Molo, brother to Kihiu, Ezra(Kameshina), Simon, Njuguna all of Molo Kenya,...
Michael Symczak
Jan 19, 2020
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Worcester: Michael H. Symczak born February 26, 1959, passed away suddenly at home. Mike was a proud Army Veteran, who loved nothing more spending time with his children and grandchildren. Michael is survived by his four children, and their families. Jessica Symczak, William Mosqueda and their son Aidan Mosqueda. Jennifer Symczak, Michael D'Amore and their three sons, Dominic,...
Gerald M. Roche, Sr.
Jan 14, 2020
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Dudley: Gerald M. Roche, Sr., 84, passed away at St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester. He leaves a daughter Kathleen A.(Roche) Goodwin of Dudley; a son Gerald M. Roche Jr. and his wife Cheryl of Holden; 8 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. Mr. Roche also leaves brothers; John W. Roche of Nashua NH, Richard M. Roche of North Fort Myers...
Gary Swanberg
Jan 13, 2020
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Gary Swanberg 1953 - 2020 Gary Swanberg, of Worcester, Massachusetts, passed away on January 13, 2020, in his home, with his loving wife Nancy and devoted sister Karen by his side and the love of his many friends and family in his heart. Gary is survived by his wife of 30 years, Nancy Swanberg, his sister Karen (Peter)...
Norman Hirtle
Jan 11, 2020
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Worcester: Norman L. Hirtle, 77, passed away on Saturday, January 11, 2020 in UMASS Memorial Medical Center University Campus. He leaves his wife Marcia (Maunus) Hirtle; 4 children, Donna Hirtle of Rutland, David Hirtle of Shrewsbury, Dean Hirtle of Uxbridge and Drew Hirtle of Westborough; 3 step children, Todd Rainey of Charlton, Brenda Dubord of Berlin, New Hampshire,...
Catherine "Renee" Chapman
Jan 9, 2020
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Marlborough and Worcester: Catherine "Renee" (Beattie) Chapman, 88, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, January 9, 2020. She leaves her husband of 67 years, Joseph R. Chapman; a son Earl T. Chapman and his wife Marie of NY; a daughter Lynn C. Thornton and her husband Michael of Marlborough; 4 grandchildren- Christopher, David, and...
Jane E. Boyd
Jan 4, 2020
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Worcester: Jane E. (Hill) Boyd, 60, passed away peacefully on Saturday January 4, 2020 surrounded by her family at UMASS Memorial Medical Center University Campus following a long illness. She leaves her former husband Richard D. Boyd; with whom she lived. Siblings Donna Sewell and her husband Curt of Clearwater, FL, Sue-Anne Dolan and her husband William of...
Ruth (Hill) Denman
Jan 4, 2020
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Worcester: Ruth (Hill) Denman, 91 passed away peacefully on Saturday January 4, 2020. Her husband of 64 years, James L. Denman, Sr. passed away in September 2014. She leaves two sons, James L. Denman, Jr. and his wife Sandra of Haverhill and Steven A. Denman and his wife Debora of Charlton. Her grandchildren, Stefanie Chasey, Sandra Denman and...
Shirlee D. Johnson
Jan 4, 2020
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Worcester: Shirlee D. (Sandberg) Johnson, 93, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 4, 2020 in Rose Monahan Hospice after a brief illness. She leaves her devoted husband of 73 years Leonard H. Johnson II; 2 sons- Leonard "Lenny" Johnson III and Neil Johnson and his partner James Gurnick all of Worcester; a grandson Daniel C. Johnson; a sister...
Shawn Mulhern
Jan 3, 2020
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Worcester: Shawn M. Mulhern, 53, passed away on Friday, January 3, 2020, two days before his birthday, in Lawrence General Hospital following a long illness. He leaves behind a brother, Robert Goodrich, sisters Cathy Davis and her husband Gary, Tammy Lind and her husband Eric, as well as several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents,...
Claire Salerno
Jan 2, 2020
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Worcester- Claire (Hoff) Salerno, 78, passed away on Thursday, January 2, 2020 in St. Vincent Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She leaves her husband of 49 years, Nicholas Salerno; 2 sons- Robert and his wife Dia Salerno of TX and Erik Salerno of Millbury; a grandchild Nayeli Salerno; 2 sisters- Carol Hass and Donna Hoff, Sister-In-Law Diane...
William S. Anderson
Dec 27, 2019
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William S. Anderson, 89, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 27, 2019 at Beaumont Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center in Northbridge, surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his beloved wife of 46 years, Linda (Velander) Anderson; daughter Jennifer LaTour and her husband, Richard, and children, Andrew, John, Joseph, and Phillip; son David Anderson and his...
Barbara Morris
Dec 26, 2019
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Barbara A. Gignilliat Morris (Smith), 83, of Quabbin Estates in Wheelwright, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 26, 2019, surrounded by family, at the Overlook in Charlton. She was predeceased by her husband Glenn Morris; daughter Sharan; granddaughter Christine; sisters Dorothy and Lillian; and her brothers Robert, Roger, Stanley, and Richard, and Clarence. Barbara worked for National Envelope...
Afrodeta Pappas
Dec 25, 2019
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Worcester- Afrodeta (Pando) Pappas, 99, of 545 Salisbury Street Worcester, MA, passed away peacefully on December 25th 2019, after a well-deserved rest. It was her 100th Christmas morning. "Deta" is survived by her beloved sons, Paul F. Pappas of Holliston, MA and Steven R. Pappas of Raleigh, NC; Two adoring grandsons, Christopher P. Pappas of Holliston, MA and...
Christopher Foley
Dec 24, 2019
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Whitinsville: Christopher L Foley, 41, passed away on December 24, 2019 at UMASS Memorial Medical Center - University Campus in Worcester. He was preceded in death by his loving grandparents, Dorothy and Edward Foley and by his brother Evan Foley. He is survived by his loving wife of almost 9 years, Heather (Murray) Foley, a daughter Cayleigh; his...
John R. Connolly
Dec 20, 2019
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Worcester: John R. Connolly, 85, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 19, 2019 in UMASS Memorial Medical Center. His beloved wife of 62 years, Roberta N. (Duncan) Connolly predeceased him in 2018. He leaves three sons, Michael D. Connolly and his wife Elizabeth of Shrewsbury, James F. Connolly of Worcester, Stephen F. Connolly and his wife Tia of...
Oscar W. Hendrickson
Dec 14, 2019
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Worcester: Oscar W. Hendrickson, 93, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 13, 2019 in St. Vincent's Hospital. He leaves 2 sons Ralph Hendrickson of Chicopee and Paul and his wife Shirley Hendrickson of Gloucester; 5 grandchildren- Justin, Ryan, Jill, Erik, and Freya; 2 great grandchildren- Shawn and Spencer; a sister Sadie Maki and many nieces and nephews. He...
Sandra J. (Odorski) Russo
Dec 13, 2019
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Sutton: Sandra J. (Odorski) Russo, 55, passed away peacefully at Rose Monahan Hospice on Friday, December 13, 2019 after a long battle with brain cancer. She leaves her husband of 29 years Joseph P. Russo; 3 children- Kevin, Jennifer and Brian Russo; her father- Anthony Odorski of Worcester; her mother-in-law Santina Russo of Worcester; siblings Donna and her...
Haydee Bonilla
Dec 12, 2019
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Worcester: Haydee Bonilla, 57, passed away on Thursday, December 12, 2019 in UMASS Memorial Medical Center, University Campus. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, December 18, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. in Nordgren Funeral Home 300 Lincoln St. Worcester. For directions or to leave an online condolence message, please click link.
Ruby F. Johnson
Dec 10, 2019
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Holden: Mrs. Ruby F. Johnson, 98, of Holden, MA passed away at the Oasis at Dodge Park surrounded by love on December 10, 2019. She was predeceased in 1993 by her husband of 51 years, Donald E. Johnson, Ph.D and her 5 siblings. Ruby was born in Shirley, MA on May 5, 1921 to Ralph and Elsie (Holden)...
