David S. Habercom
Jul 17, 2018
Obituary
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...
Burton Jacobson
Jun 19, 2018
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Princeton: Burton Jacobson, 91, died peacefully Tuesday, June 19, 2018 at St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester surrounded by his loving family. Burton was born in Worcester, son of Henry and Alfreda Jacobson. He enlisted in the Navy at 16 years of age where he served in the Pacific Fleet piloting landing crafts to the shore during amphibious assaults....
Helga Siam
Jun 19, 2018
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Worcester: Helga (Steuber) Siam, 90, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 19, 2018 in Holy Trinity Nursing and Rehabilitation Center surrounded by her loving family. She leaves 2 daughters- Mona Lehr and Sharon Liberty; 5 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband Ahmed R. Siam, her grandson Matthew A. Morin...
Deborah Atchue
Jun 15, 2018
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West Boylston: Deborah A. (Wyman) Atchue, 68, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 15, 2018 surrounded by her loving family. She leaves her son and daughter-in-law Scott and Kathleen Atchue of West Boylston and their children Griffin, Regan and Evan, daughter and son-in-law Saara and George Cox of Spencer and their children Jordan and Delaney, and daughter and...
Donald E. Anderson, Sr.
Jun 10, 2018
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AUBURN – Donald E. Anderson passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, June 10th at home. Born in Worcester, he was the son of Pontus & Florence (Shepard) Anderson and grew up on the family farm in Shrewsbury, attended Worcester Junior College, earning an Associate's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, and attended Clark University, earning a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration....
Leonard Hastings Sr.
Jun 9, 2018
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Holden: Leonard E. Hastings Sr. 95, passed away peacefully in Holden Rehab and Nursing Center on Saturday, June 9, 2018. His wife of 62 years, Barbara (Tatro) Hastings and a daughter Doris Szaban predeceased him. He leaves a son and daughter-in-law- Leonard and Sandra Hastings, Jr. of Holden; six grandchildren- Dana Hastings and his companion Estella Sykes of...
Laurie M. Edwards
Jun 4, 2018
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Sutton: Laurie M. (Miklusis) Edwards, 51, passed away following a short battle with breast cancer on Monday, June 4, 2018. She leaves her husband of 30 Years, Robert Edwards; a son Spencer J. Edwards; a daughter Elaina E. Edwards; 2 sisters, Patricia Sipos of Amherst NH and Judy Cournoyer of Worcester MA. Laurie was born in Worcester, daughter...
Johnston Glass
Jun 2, 2018
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Johnston Glass, a lifetime Worcester resident, died on Saturday, June 2, 2018 following a period of declining health. John was the only son of Philip and Esther(Johnston) Glass. He was predeceased by his sister and best friend, Cordelia Glass Fenton. John is survived by cousins Betsy A. Engvall of Boylston, Barbara Smith of New Providence, N.J., and brother-in-law...
David S. Creamer
Jun 1, 2018
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Worcester: David S. Creamer, 61, passed away on Friday, June 1, at home. David was born In Worcester MA on June 29, 1956, the son of Beverly & Richard Creamer of Leicester, MA. He is survived by his two daughters, Kelly J. Creamer and Madison K. Creamer; a brother, Richard D. Creamer, his wife Sandra and their children...
