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David A. Rawson

David A. Rawson

Oct 28, 2018

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Worcester: David A. Rawson of Worcester died suddenly at home on Sunday, October 28, 2018. He leaves behind his wife, S.J. Wolfe, of Worcester, his beloved cats Sammi, Max, and Spike; 5 sisters Anne, Linda, Barbara, Carol, and Mary; a brother Steven; nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. His parents, Richard and Carolyn Rawson, as well as his younger...

Dorothy (Freeland) Hughes

Dorothy (Freeland) Hughes

Oct 25, 2018

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Worcester: Dorothy L. (Freeland) Hughes, 85, passed away at Dodge Park Rest Home on Thursday, October 25, 2018 surrounded by her loving family. Dorothy was born in Southbridge, daughter of the late Sebastian and Gladys (Walters) Freeland. She leaves 2 sons- Donald Hughes, and his wife, Linda, of Petersham, and Robert Hughes of Worcester; 2 daughters- Deborah Dugan,...

Cheryl A. Weagle

Cheryl A. Weagle

Oct 25, 2018

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Worcester:  Cheryl A. (Swenson) Weagle, 72, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, October 25, 2018 surrounded by her loving family after living for 6 years with Triple Negative Breast Cancer.  She leaves her husband Clifford Weagle, her son Stephen B. Harris and his wife Lucy; her daughter Christine A. Sendrowski and her husband Michael, her two step-daughters...

Miasnig Lindy Hagopian

Miasnig Lindy Hagopian

Oct 20, 2018

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Worcester: Dr. Miasnig Lindy Hagopian, 91, passed away on Saturday, October 20, 2018 at UMASS Medical Center. He leaves three sons, Timothy Hagopian of Worcester with whom he lived until his last hour, Gregory Hagopian and wife Dr. Kate Bielaczyc of Worcester, and Dr. Stefan Hagopian of Topanga, CA; and a daughter- Rahel and husband Dr. Raffi Der...

Leo F. Sheehan, Jr. 85

Leo F. Sheehan, Jr. 85

Oct 18, 2018

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Holyoke- Leo F. Sheehan Jr., 85, passed away peacefully at the Soldier's Home in Holyoke on Thursday, October 18, 2018. A graveside service will be held on Monday, October 22, 2018 at 10:00am in St. John's Cemetery, Worcester. There are no calling hours. To leave a condolence message, please click on link.

Eunice H. Koontz

Eunice H. Koontz

Oct 17, 2018

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Worcester: Eunice H. (Peterson) Koontz 86, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 17, 2018 at The Willows in Worcester surrounded by her loving family. She leaves her two daughters Karen Stirlen and husband Gene of Colchester, CT; and Katherine Cuddy of Lancaster, MA; a son, James Erik and his wife, Suretha of Simsbury, CT; much loved grandchildren- Kristina...

Alexander D. Connolly, Sr. 55

Alexander D. Connolly, Sr. 55

Oct 9, 2018

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Worcester:  Alexander D. Connolly Sr., 55, passed away on Tuesday, October 9th, 2018 at UMass Medical Center. He leaves behind his faithful father John P. Connolly of Worcester, two devoted sons, Alexander D. Connolly Jr. of Buzzards Bay, John P. Connolly and his wife Gina of Worcester, and his loving daughter Sara M. Diaz of Worcester. His loyal...

Alice U. Nordstrom

Alice U. Nordstrom

Oct 4, 2018

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Worcester: Alice Ulrika Nordstrom, 85, of Worcester went home to Heaven on October 4th after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Worcester to the late Carl and Edith (Westlund) Nordstrom, she is survived by her 2 brothers Helge and his wife Helen of Worcester and Carl and his wife Carol of Charlton; a sister Ethel Swedberg of...

Janice E. (Potter) Shonbeck

Janice E. (Potter) Shonbeck

Oct 1, 2018

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Worcester: Janice E. (Potter) Shonbeck, 63, passed away unexpectedly at home on Monday, October 1, 2018. She leaves her husband Paul E. Shonbeck and his sons Chad Shonbeck of Worcester and Gerard Shonbeck of Webster; a sister Elizabeth McMillan of West Boylston and several nieces and nephews. Janice was born in Worcester, daughter of the late Morgan and...

Christine Haig

Christine Haig

Sep 30, 2018

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Worcester: Christine C. (Paquin) Haig, 89, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, September 30, 2018 in The Jewish Healthcare Center. She leaves sons John V. Haig with whom she lived, Sampson Asumadu of Shrewsbury, Mike Goodheart of Many, LA, a sister Nora Eldridge of Florida, a brother Thom Gifford of Cape Cod, and many close family and friends. She...

William Woods 90

William Woods 90

Sep 28, 2018

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Charlton- William (Bill) Woods, 90, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 28, 2018 at the Overlook Masonic Home in Charlton. He leaves his beloved wife of 59 years Marilyn (Mard) Woods of Charlton; four sons- Robert and his wife Molly of Vista, CA; Charles and Julie of Vancouver, WA; David of Charlton, MA; Peter and his wife Lynn...

Robert J. "Bobby G" Greene

Robert J. "Bobby G" Greene

Sep 27, 2018

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Worcester: Robert J. "Bobby G" Greene, 56, passed away on Thursday, September 27, 2018 under the care of hospice at The Hermitage of Worcester, surroundedby his loving family after an illness. He leaves his two daughters- Tara and her husband John Cudmore of Millbury and Amanda Greene of Clinton; 5 grandchildren- Alyson, Jackson, Alana, Zane, and Luciana; siblings...

Garrett G. Hollands

Garrett G. Hollands

Sep 22, 2018

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Boylston: Garrett G. Hollands, 75, passed away on Saturday, September 22, 2018 at home surrounded by his loving family after a battle with Parkinson's Disease. Garry loved spending time with his family. He leaves his beloved wife of 52 years Brenda Smith Hollands; son Gregory J. Hollands, his wife Gwen and children Bridget and Theo; 2 daughters –...

Rafael Nieves

Rafael Nieves

Sep 21, 2018

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Rutland, MA: Rafael Nieves, 64, passed away on Friday, September 21, 2018 in UMASS Memorial Medical Center- University Campus from injuries sustained in a car accident earlier in the week in Worcester. He leaves his wife of 18 years Allison (Cunningham) Nieves, twin 8 year old sons Andrew and Daniel Nieves; an aunt Clara Frederick of Brooklyn, NY;...

Rose Yaylaian

Rose Yaylaian

Sep 16, 2018

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Sterling: Rose (Kazarian) Yaylaian 92, of Sterling MA formerly of Shrewsbury MA daughter of David and Sarah (Alexandrian) Kazarian, passed away Sunday September 16, 2018. Rose was the wife of Vahan (Van) Yaylaian for 57 years who predeceased her in 2007. Rose is survived by her two sons, Thomas Yaylaian and his wife Joanne of Worcester and Glen...

Doris V. Harling

Doris V. Harling

Sep 12, 2018

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Worcester: Doris V. (Lindquist) Harling, 93, passed away on Wednesday, September 12, 2018 in Lutheran Rehab and Skilled Care Center. She leaves a daughter Diane Leonard and her husband Joseph; a son John Harling; two grandchildren- Kristen Leonard and Kyle Leonard and his wife Susan; and 3 great-grandchildren Ilana, Noah, and Jedrick. She was predeceased by her husband...

Richard A. Chaplis

Richard A. Chaplis

Sep 9, 2018

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Boylston: Richard A. Chaplis, 73, passed away on Sunday, September 9, 2018 in UMASS Memorial Medical Center. He leaves 2 brothers- Russell Chaplis of Rutland and Robert Chaplis of Boylston; a nephew Randy A. Chaplis, nieces Wendy E. Chaplis, Lisa DiMicili, Wendy Curtis, and Major Cindy Callisto; and cousins- Dot Mongeon , Donna Cove, Ellen Carpenter, Philip Backholm,...

Edna M. (Peterson) Hill

Edna M. (Peterson) Hill

Sep 9, 2018

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Worcester: Edna M. (Peterson) Hill, 93, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 9, 2018 in Knollwood Nursing Center. Edna was born in Worcester, daughter of the late Gustaf and Helen (Winberg) Peterson. She graduated from North High School, married in 1953, and worked for many years as a secretary at WPI and for several law offices in Worcester....

Roy Christianson

Roy Christianson

Sep 2, 2018

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North Eastham: Roy E. Christianson, 98, passed away on Sunday, September 2, 2018 in Cape Cod Hospital in Hyannis. He leaves his wife of over 40 years Patricia (Anderson) Christianson and two stepsons Brent D. Rose and his wife Andrea of Holden and Timothy M. Rose of Harwich. He was predeceased by his first wife Doris V. (Hansen)...

Ralph Barrette

Ralph Barrette

Aug 27, 2018

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Worcester: Ralph Barrette, 53, died unexpectedly at home on Monday, August 27, 2018. He is survived by his fiance Mary Dixon of Worcester, his son Richard Barrette and grandson Jayce of Paxton, MA; sisters Christine Dusoe and Elaine Casey and her husband Michael of Worcester and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents Jane and...

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