Rose Yaylaian
Sep 16, 2018
Obituary
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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
Obituary
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...
