David Kamau Njuguna
Nov 15, 2025
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It is with heavy hearts that we inform you of the sudden passing away of David Kamau Njuguna on 11/15/25 in Worcester MA. David is a son to late Obed Karori Njuguna and late Rosemary Muthoni Njuguna of Kenya. He was brother to Ralph Karori Njuguna (Worcester MA), Moses Kangethe Njuguna (Kenya), Maureen Njeri Njuguna (Kenya) and Uncle...
Carol J. Meyer
Nov 15, 2025
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Carol Jean (Sibley) Meyer passed into the arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on November 15, 2025. She is survived by her partner Allen Newcomb, her three sons Jeffrey E. (Lisa) Meyer of Coventry, RI; David W. (Mary) Meyer of Rutland, MA and Gregory E. (Julia) Meyer of Greensboro, NC. Eight grandchildren - Nathan Meyer, RI;...
Carolyn Janet Clark
Nov 14, 2025
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Carolyn J. Clark, 95, passed away on Friday, November14, 2025 in Oakdale Rehab and Skilled Nursing Center. Carolyn was born in Worcester, daughter of the late Merton P. and Helen M. (Hobart) Clark. She graduated from North High School, the School of Worcester Art Museum in 1953, earned her Master's of Education from Clark University in 1956, and...
Christine J. Caron
Nov 14, 2025
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Christine June (McSheehy) Caron passed away on November 14, 2025, at Saint Vincent Hospital after a prolonged illness, with the comfort of her family surrounding her. She leaves her husband, Robert S. Caron of Holden; her son, Robert R. Caron, and his wife, Jennifer, and their children Brody, Tyler and Chloe of Bolton; and her daughter, Michelle Caron,...
Ereka Martocchio
Nov 4, 2025
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Worcester: Ereka Martocchio, 23, passed away unexpectedly on November 4, 2025 in New York. She leaves her parents Erek Martocchio and Nichole Morrison; siblings Tylor Morrison, Brianna Martocchio, and Vincent Martocchio; grandmothers Joyce Carlton and Pamela Dominque; aunts Kathy Sundstrom, Nancy Drake, Joanne Dunston, Leah and Gabby; uncles, cousins and many friends. She was predeceased by her grandfathers...
Robert J. Bolduc
Nov 2, 2025
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Robert (Bob) Bolduc, 69, of New London, Connecticut, formerly of Worcester, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on November 2nd after a courageous battle with ALS, with his daughter by his side. Bob was born in Worcester, MA. Son of the late Robert Bolduc and Margaret (O'Brien) Bolduc. He graduated from Algonquin high school and got his bachelors in psychology...
Virginia Flagg
Oct 31, 2025
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Virginia Flagg (Gilbert), passed away peacefully on October 31st, 2025 at the age of 95 in Worcester, Massachusetts with her loving daughter and family at her side. Virginia lived a long and joyful life surrounded by family and friends who loved her dearly. She was known for her warm heart, generous spirit and her wonderful ability to bring...
Lyria Kolas
Oct 31, 2025
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Lyria (DeQuis) Kolas-101 Natick-Lyria (DeQuis)Kolas passed away peacefully on Friday, October 31, 2025 at Beaumont Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center in Natick, MA. Preceded in death by her beloved husband, Michael Kolas. She leaves her son Paul Kolas of Worcester, MA her daughter Katherine (Kolas) Vasil and her husband Gregory of Wellesley, MA and 5 grandchildren; Steven, Andrew...
Jennifer L. Blocher
Oct 29, 2025
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Jennifer Lee Blocher, aged 40, passed away on Wednesday, October 29, 2025 in Worcester, Massachusetts. She resided in Millbury, Massachusetts with her partner and her son. Jennifer was born on September 30, 1985 in North Carolina to Jennie Brummer and William Blocher, where she lived until the age of three, at which time the family moved to Massachusetts....
Lynda A Engvall
Oct 26, 2025
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Worcester: Lynda A. Engvall, 75, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 26, 2025 in UMASS Memorial Medical Center, University Campus following a long illness. She leaves several cousins- Marsha Hume of Northfield, Charles Kosterman of Greenfield, Richard Kosterman of South Deerfield, Warren Kosterman of Hanson, and Sandy Brousseau of Athol. She was predeceased by a brother Donald Engvall....
Ruth T. Betz
Oct 21, 2025
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Southbridge: Ruth T. (Chauncey) Betz, better known as Dee Dee by family and friends passed away peacefully on October 21, 2025. She leaves a son Jonathan Betz of Missouri; a daughter Danielle Betz of Worcester; grandchildren Selma Lou, Tiberius, and Kheleesi; siblings David, Wayne, Ernest, Linda, and Gail; and many nieces nephews and friends. She was predeceased by...
Alcides Rodriguez, Jr.
Oct 18, 2025
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Worcester: Alcides Rodriguez, Jr., 58, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 18, 2025 in Rose Monahan Hospice Home surrounded by his loving family. He leaves a son Alcides Rodriguez III and his daughter in law Lorena Acevedo, 2 grandchildren- Ricardo and Antonio; his mother Carmen Alicia Gutierrez; his former wife Elsie Guzman; siblings Sandra, Alexander, Carmen and Charito,...
Rosemary B. Ridler
Oct 12, 2025
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Worcester: Rosemary B. (Lessard) Ridler, 76, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 12, 2025 in the Odd Fellows Home. She leaves a son Kevin Ridler; 5 grandchildren- Jacob, Cali, Cameron, Chase, and Jack; 2 great grandchildren- Scarlett and Cole; 3 brothers- Leo, Hank, and Arthur; and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by husband of 46 years...
Jeffrey Jon Kennedy
Oct 9, 2025
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Jeffrey Jon Kennedy, 68, a lifelong resident of Rutland, Massachusetts, passed peacefully on October 9, 2025, with his family by his side. Jeff was the son of Derwin (Bud) Kennedy and Inez (Boquist) Kennedy. Jeff is survived by the love of his life and partner of 32 years, Kathleen Fogarty, and their loyal companion dog, Gizmo, who will...
Benita Garcia
Oct 8, 2025
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Benita Garcia, 91, of Rutland, and formerly of Phoenix, LosAngeles, and Uruguay, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 8, 2025. She was a beloved friend, daughter, sister, wife, mother and Awesome Abuela. She leaves her son Julio Garcia Jr and his wife Carol, her beautiful daughter Roxanne and her husband Chris Towns; as well as four grandchildren, Ricky...
Sandra J. Bray
Oct 4, 2025
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Sandra J. Bray, 75, of Auburn, passed away peacefully on October 4, 2025, at UMass Memorial Medical Center, surrounded by her loving family. Sandra was the heart of her family — a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend. She leaves behind her daughter, Melissa J. Hunt-Pettigrew; four grandchildren, Michael Gauthier (Sarah), Ashley Gauthier-Parent (Reid), Marcus Pettigrew, and...
Luke Mangsen-Druin
Oct 2, 2025
Rutland- Luke, our beloved 3 year old pit bull, passed away suddenly on October 2, 2025 with his mom and dad Erika and Paul by his side. He was born in New Hampshire on May 4, 2022 on "Star Wars Day," (May the Fourth). Luke was one of 12 puppies whose birth mom was abandoned on the side of the...
Linda Paquin
Sep 26, 2025
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Linda C. Paquin, 73, passed away quietly on Sept 26, 2025 in Worcester, MA, surrounded by family, after a short battle with cancer. Linda was born on June 12, 1952, in Worcester, MA, the youngest of three children to Maurice and Empi Dufva. She is survived by her daughter Heather Paquin of Charlton, MA, nieces Robin Hassett, Holly...
Mary Lou Monopoli
Sep 24, 2025
Mary Lou (Larson) Monopoli, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully the morning of September 24, 2025, in Bothell, Washington. She was 87 years old.
Born May 2, 1938, in Worcester, Massachusetts, Mary Lou graduated from Lancaster High School, where she excelled academically and athletically as an all-state, all-star basketball player, member of the National Honor Society and Girls...
Peter H. Toursie
Sep 11, 2025
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Worcester: Peter H. Toursie, 81, passed away on Thursday, September 11, 2025 at Harrington Hospital in Southbridge after an illness. He leaves a brother and sister-in law Paul and Helene Toursie of New Hampshire, 2 nieces- Erika, Susan, and a nephew Paul. Peter was born in Chicago, IL, son of the late Hans and Elsa (Fernberg) Toursie. He...
