Catherine M. Delnore
Aug 20, 2019
Obituary
Catherine Margaret Abdelmaseh Delnore was born in Worcester on May 26, 1920, the eighth of nine children born to immigrant parents from Lebanon. Â Soon after graduating from Commerce High School in Worcester, she married her childhood sweetheart, Army Lieutenant Victor Delnore. Â For the next 29 years Catherine faithfully supported her husband's career while raising their family of three...
Mary Manning
Aug 14, 2019
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Worcester: Mary (Roberts) Manning, 78, passed away on Wednesday, August 14, 2019 in The Lutheran Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. She leaves her husband Robert Manning; a son Peter R. Schrafft; 4 grandchildren; 2 sisters- Jane Roberts and her husband Robert McConaughey of CA and Kate R. Jones and her husband Gordon of VA; one niece and 5 nephews....
Sandra I. Chattman
Aug 13, 2019
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Worcester: Sandra I. Chattman, 69, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 13, 2019 in Beaumont Skilled Nursing Facility surrounded by her loving family. She leaves a daughter Rhonda Chattman of Worcester; a son Jason Chattman of Woonsocket RI; a grandson Kendell Chattman; 2 brothers Johnnie Chattman and Daniel Chattman and 13 nieces and nephews. Sandra was born in...
Rev. Carmelo Gonzalez Rivera
Aug 6, 2019
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Rev. Carmelo Gonzalez Rivera, 86, passed away on Tuesday, August 6, 2019 at Mercy Medical Center in Springfield surrounded by his loving family. He leaves two sons David Gonzalez and Joel Gonzalez a daughter Sara Rosado; many grandchildren and great grandchildren; several brothers and sisters; and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife Carmen Garay...
Dr. Betty L. Forest
Aug 3, 2019
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Worcester - Betty L. Forest, R.N., 94, died on Saturday, August 3, 2019 at home. Born on July 10, 1925, New York, NY, Betty was the only child of Loretta (Abrams) and Harold Van Rensselaer Forest. She completed high school, went on to earn a college degree in nursing, and then a PhD in Education. She founded the...
Alvar A. Carlson
Aug 3, 2019
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Worcester – Alvar A. August Carlson, 85, passed away in the comfort of his home on Saturday August 3, 2019, with his loving children at his side. Alvar's beloved wife, Elsie, passed away in 2014. Alvar, known to most as Al, is survived by his children Melissa M.(Heelan) Hey wife of David A. Hey of Oakham, Philip G....
David A. Erickson
Jul 29, 2019
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Worcester- David A. Erickson, 60, passed away on Monday, July 29, 2019. He is survived by a sister Christine Harwick and her husband Greg, and a brother Richard C. Erickson and his wife Bonnie- all of Michigan. David was born in Worcester, son of the late Richard P. and Helen G. (Boxshus) Erickson. He received his master's degree...
Joan M. Greffrath
Jul 28, 2019
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Rochdale: Joan M. (Scully) Greffrath, 64, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 28, 2019 at home after a courageous battle with cancer. She leaves her husband of 39 years Dr. Charles Greffrath; a sister Kathy Scully of RI; 2 brothers- Bobby Scully of Worcester and Danny Scully and his wife Liz of GA; and several nieces and nephews-...
Guy M. Froehlig
Jul 18, 2019
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Worcester: Guy M. Froehlig, 89, passed away on Thursday, July 18, 2019 at home, surrounded by his loving family. He leaves his wife of six years, Edith (Lichtenstein) Froehlig; a daughter, Karen Froehlig, of Canton; a son, Eric Froehlig, of New York; a sister, Jeanne Levy, of Scottsdale, AZ; and 2 grandnieces: Gretchen and Mariel. A prior long-time...
Quang Ngo
Jul 17, 2019
Obituary
Worcester: Quang Ngo, 78, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 17, 2019 in UMASS Memorial Medical Center University Campus surrounded by his loving family. He leaves his wife of 57 years Phung Thi Dang; sons and daughters Minh Ngo, Hoa Ngo, Dao Ngo, Wa Ngo, Henry Ngo, Crystal Ngo, Truc Ngo and Trini Thies ; grandchildren Huy Nguyen,...
Jessie K. Prentice
Jul 12, 2019
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Worcester: Jessie (Kennedy) Prentice, 100, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 12, 2019 in St. Vincent's Hospital. She leaves a daughter Nancy and her husband Paul Ohman of Auburn; a daughter-in-law Brenda Prentice of Whitinsville; 5 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband of 60 years Edward C.W. Prentice, a son...
Paul J. Shulten
Jul 5, 2019
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Worcester: Paul J. Shulten, 79, passed away peacefully in Christopher House on Friday, July 5, 2019 surrounded by his loving family after an illness. He leaves his wife Charlotte (Lutinski) Shulten; a son Mark Shulten and his wife Kerrie; a sister- Irene Shulten; a brother-in-law Edward Lutinski of Westboro; a daughter-in-law Gina Shulten ; a sister-in-law Lucia Shulten;...
Harry S. Surabian
Jul 3, 2019
Obituary
Worcester: Harry S. Surabian, 51, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 3, 2019 in St. Vincent's Hospital. He leaves his mother Thomasine (Weagle) Surabian; a brother Marc Surabian; 2 sisters - Lisa Rogers and her husband Dana and Stacey Surabian all of Worcester; 3 adored nieces - Stephanie Katinas and her husband Richard of Rutland, Alyssa Rogers and...
Robert H. Bachand
Jul 2, 2019
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Shrewsbury: Robert H Bachand, 67 passed away unexpectedly at home on Tuesday July 2, 2019. He leaves behind 2 daughters and a son- Rebecca, Jacqueline and Brian Bachand; 3 grandchildren- Aiden, Logan and Maelie; brother Alan and his wife Linda; late sister Christine and her husband Bobby; many nephews and dear friends. Bob was born in Worcester, son...
Lois E. Winterbottom 90
Jul 1, 2019
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Shrewsbury: Lois E. (McClary) Winterbottom, 90, passed away on Monday, July 1, 2019. She was the wife of William Winterbottom, who died in 2013. Lois was also predeceased by her parents, David and Emily Benson McClary, three half sisters, Margaret McNomara, Arline Benson, and Florence Meyer. She leaves her nephew James Morse and his wife Donalee of Oakham,...
Marion F. Anderson
Jun 27, 2019
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Marion F. Anderson, 98, of Worcester, MA passed away on June 27, 2019 peacefully after a long illness with family by her side, in Falmouth, MA. She was the widow of Earl W. Anderson of Worcester. They shared 57 years of marriage. Marion was born in Worcester, MA, daughter of Amy Elizabeth and Walter Orrison Gates. She was...
Martha O. Staras
Jun 27, 2019
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Worcester: Martha O. (Kwasniewska) Staras, 91, passed into the arms of her Lord and Savior on Thursday, June 27, 2019 at Dodge Park Rest Home, surrounded by her loving family. Martha is survived by her three daughters; Donna Hebert and her husband Norman of Hubbardston; Margareta Cheney and her husband Jay of Northborough; and Ada Staras and her...
Dorothy A. Peterson
Jun 25, 2019
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Auburn: Dorothy A. Peterson, 90, passed away on Tuesday, June 25, 2019 at St. Vincent's Hospital in Worcester. She leaves cousins Karen Soderberg-Gomez, Linda Soderberg Liborio both of RI, Peter Soderberg of California and Linda Reinhold of PA. Dorothy was born in Worcester, daughter of the late Ave and Ruth (Levin) Peterson. She graduated from High School and...
David P. Dufresne
Jun 19, 2019
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Shrewsbury: David P. Dufresne, 47, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly while at work in Pennsylvania on Wednesday, June 19, 2019. He leaves his wife of 19 years Tracy (Johnson) Dufresne; a daughter Kaliea Dufresne; a sister Dawn Lachapelle and her husband Scott of Spencer; his parents- Raymond Dufresne of Worcester and Donna Bigwood and her husband Robert of...
Juan Hernandez
Jun 8, 2019
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Worcester: Juan Hernandez, 92, passed away peacefully in his sleep at home on Saturday, June 8, 2019 in Worcester Ma. He leaves behind many nieces and nephews to whom he dedicated his life, as he did not have children of his own. Juan was born in Loiza, Puerto Rico, son of the late Basilio Hernandez and Francisca Flores....
