Elaine "Candy" Jefferson
Aug 24, 2018
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Elaine "Candy" Jefferson, 70 Worcester - Elaine "Candy" Jefferson sunrise Sept 11, 1947 sunset August 24, 2018. Candy was pre-deceased by her father Robert Harden, Sr and youngest brother Lions "Tiny" Harden. She's survived by her mother Isabell Russell-Harden of Brown Summit, NC and son John Harden, grand-daughter Deneice Baillageron of Worcester MA. Her siblings: Ann Williamson and...
Howard R. "Buddy" Ryan
Aug 23, 2018
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Worcester: Howard R. "Buddy" Ryan, 95, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 23, 2018. He leaves a son Howard R. Ryan Jr. and Mary Ryan, of Holden; 4 grandchildren- Deborah G. and her husband Brian Indelicato of CA, Donald R. Deamer Jr. of Worcester with whom he lived, Jaimie Ryan and his wife Kimberly of Worcester, and Anthony...
Mark Taylor
Aug 22, 2018
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Shrewsbury/Hyannis: Mark Taylor, 49, of Shrewsbury and Cape Cod died peacefully on Wednesday, August 22, 2018 at the home of his sister surrounded by his loving family and friends after a short battle with pancreatic cancer. Mark is survived by his sister Linda Fisher of Hyannis; Andy Taylor of Worcester; Valerie Fisher and Melissa Fisher of Worcester, Nicole...
Roland "Rollie" V. Johnson
Aug 12, 2018
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Sutton: Roland "Rollie" V. Johnson, 88, devoted husband of Julia T. Johnson for over 61 years, went home to his heavenly Father on Sunday, August 12, 2018. Roland was born in Worcester, the son of the late John V. Johnson and Disa J.A. Carlson, both of Sweden. His brother Eric T. Johnson predeceased him in 1944. He leaves...
Joseph J. Zawielski, Jr.
Aug 1, 2018
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Worcester: Joseph J. Zawielski, Jr. , 67, passed away on Wednesday, August 1, 2018 at home surrounded by his loving family after an illness. He leaves his wife of 36 years, Debra L. (Hall) Zawielski; a daughter- Lori Zawielski of Worcester; 4 grandchildren- Brett, Evan, and Kyle Zawielski and Ava Bogosian; a brother Roy Zawielski and his wife...
Leif I. Kristiansson
Aug 1, 2018
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Leif Ingolf Kristiansson, 87 Worcester Leif Kristiansson (June 28, 1931 - August 1, 2018) was born in Copenhagen, Denmark, the youngest of five sons of Soren and Ingeborg Christiansen. He served in the Danish Navy in Greenland, was educated as a mechanic, and immigrated to Worcester in 1957, joining his Swedish uncle and cousins and building a career...
Margaret E. Serra
Jul 22, 2018
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Shrewsbury: Margaret E. (Reiman) Serra, 89, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 22, 2018 in Beaumont Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She leaves a daughter Christine and her husband Gary Scansaroli of Worcester, 2 sons- David and Donna Marie Serra of Worcester and Stephen Serra of Shrewsbury; and 4 grandchildren- Anthony, Gino, Isabella, and Stephanie. She was predeceased...
Christine M. Sandberg
Jul 17, 2018
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Christine M. (Shliapa) Sandberg, 71, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 17, 2018, in Rose Monahan Hospice surrounded by her husband and two daughters after being unexpectedly stricken ill at home in June. Christine leaves her husband of 52 years, Richard M. Sandberg, two daughters, Melissa Haddad and her husband Richard of Hubbardston, Allyson Sandberg-Martin of Rutland, three...
David S. Habercom
Jul 17, 2018
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Worcester: David Stewart Habercom passed away on July 17, 2018 of complications from heart failure. Born in Murfreesboro, Tennessee to the late Guy and Nell Habercom, he attended Antioch College in Yellow Springs, Ohio, and graduated from Guilford College in Greensboro, N.C. He later received a Masters Degree in Creative Writing from the Iowa Writer's Workshop. He was...
Ralph P. Nigosian
Jul 14, 2018
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Worcester- Ralph P. Nigosian, 96, passed away on Saturday, July 14, 2018 at Knollwood Nursing Center surrounded by his loving family. He leaves a son Paul M. Nigosian of Millbury; a daughter Karen R. and her husband Azad Chaparian of Shrewsbury; three grandchildren Stephanie Chaparian and her fiancé Neil Costello of Plymouth, MA, Daniel Chaparian and his wife...
Gediminas Stumbras
Jul 14, 2018
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Worcester: Gediminas "Gedi" J. Stumbras, 90, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 14, 2018 in Oakdale Nursing Home surrounded by his loving family. He leaves his wife Mary Jane (Mischitelli) Stumbras and his grandson Akeem Ceffalo, whom he raised since age 3; a son- Renato Stumbras of Westminster; 2 daughters- Danute Marcella Swan and her husband Robert of...
Sharon L. Bisceglia
Jul 11, 2018
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Worcester: Sharon L. Bisceglia, 61, passed away on Wednesday, July 11, 2018 in the Beaumont Skilled Nursing Center after a long illness. She leaves a sister Debaera Bisceglia, who was at her side every day throughout her illness, a brother Michael Bisceglia, a sister Paula Bisceglia, cousins, and friends. Sharon was born in Worcester, daughter of the late...
Roberta N. (Duncan) Connolly
Jul 11, 2018
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Worcester: Roberta N. (Duncan) Connolly, 84, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 11, 2018 in UMASS Memorial Medical Center surrounded by her loving family. She leaves her beloved husband of 62 years, John R. Connolly; her devoted four sons, Michael D. Connolly and his wife Elizabeth of Shrewsbury, James F. Connolly of Worcester, Stephen F. Connolly and his...
Eileen D. Cooper
Jul 11, 2018
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Worcester: Eileen D. (Boutin) Cooper, 91, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 11, 2018 in UMASS Memorial Medical Center- Memorial Campus surrounded by her loving family. Her husband of 62 years, Victor A. Cooper predeceased her in 2012. She leaves two sons- Wayne and his wife Gina Cooper of Shrewsbury and Gary Cooper of Worcester; a daughter- Deborah...
Edith E. Hopewell
Jul 6, 2018
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Worcester: Edith E. Hopewell, 98, also known as Princess Half Moon, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 6, 2018 at Hermitage Nursing Home surrounded by her loving family. She leaves a granddaughter Tanya Williams and her husband Rickie Williams; 4 great grandchildren- Kayleigh Monahan, Elijah Williams, Reina Williams, and Charlese Williams; she had 9 siblings- she leaves behind...
David P. Christie
Jul 6, 2018
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Auburn: David P. Christie, 53, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, July 6, 2018 at home. He leaves his mother Louise (Monson) Christie of Rutland; a brother William Christie Jr. of East Longmeadow; a sister and brother-in-law Tina and Richard Tornberg of Jefferson; 2 daughters- Kayli and Kylee; 2 nieces- Danielle and Taylor; and 2 nephews- Zacary and Ryan....
Dorothy Bergdahl
Jul 3, 2018
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Worcester: Dorothy (Charbonneau) Bergdahl, 86 of Worcester died Tuesday, July 3, 2018 at Notre Dame Healthcare where she was a resident for the past several years. She was born in Worcester and was the daughter of the late Wilfrid Charbonneau and Gladys (White). She was predeceased by her husband of 46 years, Donald W. Bergdahl and two brothers,...
Dr. Lillian Luksis
Jul 1, 2018
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Boylston: Dr. Lillian A. Luksis, 94, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 1, 2018 at home. She leaves her great nieces and great nephews Bonnie L. Akerman and her husband James E. Akerman Sr. of Newport, New Hampshire; David Cobb of Marlborough; Raymond Cobb of Charleston, SC; Susan Cobb of Marlborough; Wendy Cobb of Marlborough; Paul A. Pouliot...
Phyllis Slattery
Jun 30, 2018
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CHARLTON – Phyllis A. Slattery, 88, of 88 Masonic Home Road, Charlton and formerly of 6 Uxbridge St, Worcester, passed away on June 30 under the care of Overlook Hospice Services. Her husband, John R. Slattery, predeceased her in 2010. She leaves her daughter, Kathleen Allard of Hong Kong, her nephew Kim Lemerise and his wife Nancy of...
Alice Shamgochian
Jun 27, 2018
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Petersham: Alice Pailoon Shamgochian, 97, passed away on Wednesday, June 27, 2018 in Heywood Hospital in Gardner. She leaves a sister-in-law Maureen (Dowd) Shamgochian; two nephews - Alexander Shamgochian and his wife Alison Goodchild of East Providence, RI and Michael Shamgochian of Petersham; two grandnephews and two grandnieces - John, Benjamin, Claire, and Anna Shamgochian. She was predeceased...
