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Jaidev Johar

Jaidev Johar

Jul 16, 2025

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Framingham: Jaidev Johar, 78, passed away on July 16, 2025 in Metrowest Framingham Hospital. He leaves his wife Janak (Bassi) Johar; 3 sons/spouse (Ranbir /Sonia Johar, Sanjeev/Kavita Johar, Rajeev/Aman); 2 daughters/spouse (Soniya/Gagan, Sonam/Deepak); many grandchildren (Simran, Piyush, Deeksha, Samar, Raghav, Dhruv, Chetna, Alya, Abhay & Aryan); a brother Karan/Aruna Johar; and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased...

Alan "A.J." Howard, Jr.

Alan "A.J." Howard, Jr.

Jul 13, 2025

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Worcester: Alan "A.J." Howard, Jr. 44, passed away peacefully after a short illness on July 13, 2025 in UMASS Memorial Medical Center, Memorial Campus surrounded by is loving family. He leaves his mother Kathleen "Kathie" Milne; a brother Scott, a sister Sarah, an aunt, several cousins, nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his grandparents Lillian (Senecal) Milne...

Rosemary Chepkosgei

Rosemary Chepkosgei

Jul 8, 2025

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Obituary Rosemary Chepkosgei January 1, 1958 – July 8, 2025 Rosemary Chepkosgei, 67, of Webster, MA, passed away peacefully on July 8, 2025, at UMass Memorial Medical Center – University Campus in Worcester, surrounded by her loving family. She is survived by her devoted daughter, Nancy Jeptoo, as well as her brother Nelson and Sister Jane, many nieces,...

Richard "Chum" Tashjian

Richard "Chum" Tashjian

Jul 3, 2025

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Worcester: Richard "Chum" Tashjian, 95, passed away peacefully on July 3, 2025 in the Odd Fellows Home. He leaves many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by sisters-Doris Tashjian, Nancy Barton, and Rose Tashjian, and brothers- Menes, Archie, Zakar, and George Tashjian. Richard was born in Worcester, son of the late Hagop and Norkan (Shabouian) Tashjian. He graduated...

William D. Wyman

William D. Wyman

Jul 1, 2025

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Worcester: William D. Wyman, 67, passed away unexpectedly on July 1, 2025 at home. He was predeceased by his sister Deborah (Wyman) Atchue, sister Nancy (Wyman) Smith Teachout, brother-in-law Ralph Atchue, sister-in-law Debora (St Francis) Wyman, and his parents. He leaves his sister, Cynthia Wyman, and brother, Robert Wyman, Jr., along with many beloved nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and...

Willard Lemaire

Willard Lemaire

Jun 22, 2025

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Willard R Lemaire passed away peacefully on June 22nd, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on September 21, 1939, in Worcester, Massachusetts, to the late Willard R Lemaire and Dorothy (Allison) Lemaire. He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother Allison, and his sister Sally. Willard attended high school at Wachusett Regional high...

Edmond J. St Amand, Jr.

Edmond J. St Amand, Jr.

Jun 21, 2025

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Edmond Joseph St Amand Jr, aged 90 died on Saturday, June 21 at Quabbin Valley Healthcare where he had been a resident since January 2023. Ed was born on July 10, 1934 in Lewiston, Maine to Edmond Sr and Alma (Clark) StAmand. He moved to Worcester as an infant and spent his life there. He is a veteran...

Lillian E. Milne

Lillian E. Milne

Jun 21, 2025

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Worcester: Lillian E. (Senecal) Milne, 83, passed away on June 21, 2025 in UMASS Memorial Medical Center, University Campus. She leaves 2 daughters- Wendy and Kathleen; 7 grandchildren-AJ, Scott, Sarah, Angela, Thea, Kristin, and Craig; 14 great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband Gordon, a daughter Susan and by 6 siblings. Lillian...

Joanne Caroline Lucci

Joanne Caroline Lucci

Jun 21, 2025

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Passed June 21, 2025 Joanne Caroline Lucci of Holden, born on March 18, 1960, the daughter of Joseph and Barbara Lucci. Joanne leaves a huge hole in the hearts of her entire family - a brother Charlie Lucci and wife Donna of Worcester, sister Anne Marie Lucci of Worcester, sister Brenda Kelosis and husband Jack of Millbury, sister...

Richard “Ricko” O’Shaughnessy

Richard “Ricko” O’Shaughnessy

Jun 19, 2025

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December 12, 1949 – June 19, 2025 Holden- Richard O'Shaughnessy, 75, affectionately known as "Ricko," passed away peacefully at his home in Holden, surrounded by the love that defined his extraordinary life. Born on December 12, 1949, in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and raised in Lexington as one of eight siblings, Ricko carried with him a spirit of curiosity, adventure,...

Derek B. Richard

Derek B. Richard

Jun 15, 2025

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Worcester: Derek Brenton Richard, 33, passed away Sunday June 15th, 2025 at UMASS Memorial medical Center University Campus from injuries sustained in a motor cycle accident. Derek was born in Boston and raised by his mother Reneé Richard and predeceased by his Godmother Judith Maclellan. Derek was a foreman for Phoenix Communications Inc. Derek took great pride in...

Mark A. Bronzo

Mark A. Bronzo

Jun 9, 2025

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The four winds called Mark Andrew Bronzo, safely home on June 9, 2025, at the age of 50. Mark was a beloved father, husband, son, brother, and friend. A friend of Bill's, Mark was known for his carefree personality, kindness, love of music, and quick-witted humor. Mark's memory will live on in the hearts of all who knew...

Lawrence "Larry" Parker, Sr.

Lawrence "Larry" Parker, Sr.

Jun 5, 2025

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Millbury: Lawrence W. Parker, Sr., 88, passed away suddenly on Thursday June 5, 2025. He leaves his wife of 67 years, Winifred T. (LaBaire) Parker; 2 sons- Lawrence W. Parker, Jr. and his wife Antoinette of Putnam and David P. Parker and his wife Doreen of Millbury; 5 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren; siblings Wilson Parker of CA, Sybil...

Lana J. Liden

Lana J. Liden

Jun 5, 2025

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Charlton: Lana J. (Bombard) Liden, 60, passed away at home on June 5, 2025 surrounded by her loving family after a long battle with cancer. She leaves two daughters- Andrea Liden and her fiance Jack Thornton of CT; Alicia Liden and her husband Jesse Nowosacki of Charlton ; her two grandchildren- Isabella Thornton and Camden Shaw; her two...

Michael M. Madelle, Sr.

Michael M. Madelle, Sr.

Jun 2, 2025

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Spencer: Michael M. Madelle, Sr 65, passed away peacefully on June 2, 2025 in Rose Monahan Hospice House, after a long illness. He leaves two sons Michael M. Madelle, Jr. of Mendon and Ryan A. Madelle of Worcester; a sister Marilyn Eismeier and her husband John of Worcester; and his loving companion Angela Aroche. Mike was born in...

Richard Bielk

Richard Bielk

Jun 2, 2025

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Worcester: Richard Bielk, 86, passed away on June 2, 2025. He was born in Jersey City, NJ and earned a Master's Degree in English at NYU. A graveside service will be held on Friday, June 6, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. in Hope Cemetery. To leave an online condolence message, please click guestbook link.

Shirley M. Midgley

Shirley M. Midgley

May 21, 2025

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Shrewsbury: Shirley M. (Anderson) Midgley, 100, passed away peacefully on May 21, 2025 at home surrounded by her loving family. She leaves her daughters Lucinda "Cindy" Midgley and Wendy Midgley and many nieces and nephews, grand nieces and grand nephews and great great nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband of 65 years, Robert Midgley and...

Dennis A. Connole

Dennis A. Connole

May 20, 2025

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Worcester – Dennis A. Connole, 82, passed away on May 20, 2025, at UMASS Memorial Medical Center, University Campus. He leaves behind his beloved wife of 60 years, Joyce M. (Flynn) Connole; his son, Dennis A. Connole, Jr., and his wife Gayle; his daughter, Jill and her husband Ralph Streete, and his former son in law Mick Gambaccini;...

Joseph Chapman

Joseph Chapman

May 17, 2025

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Marlborough: Joseph Rodney Chapman, 95, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, May 17, 2025. He leaves a son, Earl T. Chapman, and his wife Marie of Webster, NY; a daughter, Lynn C. Thornton and her husband, Michael of Marlborough MA; 4 grandchildren: Christopher and David Chapman, Natalie Bishop, and Alex Thornton; He also leaves...

Jane Borthwick

Jane Borthwick

May 16, 2025

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Worcester- Jane M. Borthwick, 86, passed away on May 16, 2025 at Knollwood Nursing Center, with her devoted friend Stacy Sullivan by her side. Jane was a fiercely loyal friend, cherishing bonds that stretched back to her grade school days. She never let health challenges or physical distance prevent her from staying connected. A phone call, a handwritten...

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