Theodore O. Rock
Feb 6, 2018
Obituary
Worcester: Theodore O. "Ted" Rock, 95, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 6, 2018 at the Lutheran Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center. He leaves his wife of 73 years Ingrid (Anderson) Rock; two sons-Dennis Rock and his wife Kathy of Bradenton FL and Donald Rock and his wife Anne of Avon, CT ; three grandchildren Jennifer (Rock) Caouette...
Carl A. Engstrom
Jan 30, 2018
Obituary
Worcester: Carl A. Engstrom, 72, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 30, 2018 in UMASS Memorial Medical Center University Campus. He leaves 2 daughters and their husbands- Sarah and Jack Shortell of FL and Tamara and Rick Tyler of VA; a granddaughter- Briana Tyler; several cousins and nephews including Win and Nancy Hancock. He was predeceased by a...
Paul J. Ushinski
Jan 30, 2018
Obituary
Worcester: Paul J. Ushinski, 68, passed away in St. Vincent Hospital after an illness. He leaves two sons Zachary and Lucas Ushinski; a brother Bob Ushinski, a niece Michelle, two nephews- John and Nicholas, and close friends Ralph Sever and Paul Long. Paul was born in Worcester, son of John and Shirley (Tower) Ushinski. He graduated from South...
Edward G. Shamgochian
Jan 30, 2018
Obituary
Edward "Eddy" G. Shamgochian, 92, passed away on Tuesday, January 30, 2018 in Rose Monahan Hospice in Worcester. He leaves his wife Maureen (Dowd) Shamgochian, his two sons Alexander Shamgochian and Michael Shamgochian, his four grandchildren John, Benjamin, Claire, and Anna, and his sister Alice. He was predeceased by his sister Ruth Shamgochian. Eddy was born in Worcester,...
Norman Ekholm
Jan 28, 2018
Obituary
Worcester: Norman R. Ekholm, 101, passed away peacefully in his sleep at home on January 28, 2018. He was predeceased by his wife of 57 years, Margaret S. (Fisher) Ekholm and is survived by his daughter Patricia Anne and her husband Stephen C. Tosi; two grandchildren, Scot C. Tosi and Jennifer Tosi; 3 great grandchildren- Drew and Max...
Merton G. Macphee
Jan 26, 2018
Obituary
Worcester: Merton G. "Mac" MacPhee, 98, passed away in Christopher House of Worcester on Friday, January 26, 2018. He leaves several nephews and nieces including Robert and his wife MaryAnne Josephson of West Boylston, Raymond and his wife Beverly Josephson of NM. Ralph and his wife Dottie Josephson of Worc. He was predeceased by a sister Dorothy Josephson...
Marion U. Tivnan
Jan 26, 2018
Obituary
Worcester: Marion U. (Zinkevich) Tivnan died peacefully Friday morning at the Hermitage in Worcester where she had resided since 2010. Marion was born and raised in Worcester, daughter of the late Peter C. and Mabel C. (McDonough) Zinkevich. She attended Ascension High School in Worcester, MA. Marion worked as a secretary for several local firms before taking a...
Betty M. Garabedian
Jan 25, 2018
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Worcester: Betty M. Garabedian, 89, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 25, 2018, in Christopher House of Worcester. She was predeceased by her husband of 42 years, Peter Garabedian, and her brother, Robert L. Olson. She leaves her nieces Dr. Martha A. Urbanowski, Ph.D. and her husband William of Southbridge; Cynthia Olson of MN; her nephews Mark Olson...
Harry A. Anderson
Jan 18, 2018
Obituary
Sutton: Harry A. Anderson, 96, passed away on Thursday, January 18, 2018 at home. He leaves several cousins and many close friends. He was born on April 4, 1921 in Worcester, son of the late Carl O. and Anna (Carlson) Anderson. He graduated from Commerce High School in 1939 and Boys Trade School in 1941. A veteran of...
David K. Gow
Jan 16, 2018
Obituary
Worcester: David K. Gow,51, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 16, 2018 at home. He leaves his parents Richard D. Gow and Virginia (Good) Gow; a sister Jennifer L. Gow; aunts Karlene Spencer of GA and Virginia and her husband Carl Larson of Worcester; several cousins; and his beloved cats Wendy and Petey. David was born...
Richard N. "Rick" Carlson
Jan 16, 2018
Obituary
Rutland: Richard N. "Rick" Carlson, 65, passed away on Tuesday, January 16, 2018 in Wingate at Worcester following a short illness. He leaves a sister and brother-in-law Elaine and Paul Bendeck of FL; 3 nieces Karin, and Angela Bendeck and Sharin Cutuli and her husband Angelo. Rick was born in Worcester, son of the late Nils and Florence...
Carl P. Sundin
Jan 14, 2018
Obituary
Largo, FL: Carl P. Sundin, 105, formerly of Worcester, MA, passed away peacefully at home. He leaves a son, Norman Sundin, with whom he lived, 2 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. He was pre-deceased by his wife of 58 years, Edna A. (Beckman) Sundin, a brother Warren J. Sundin, and a sister Emma S. Happy....
William D. Murphy
Jan 9, 2018
Obituary
Sarasota, FL: William D. Murphy, 89, passed away on Tuesday, January 9, 2018 at Tidewell Hospice. He leaves 2 daughters Sheilagh Murphy of Fl and Audrey-Jane Travers of Sandwich MA; a son- Terence Murphy of FL; a step-daughter Kathleen Orasy of North Grafton, MA; 7 grandchildren Rachael, Nicole, Ashley, Dan Jr., Dylan, Terry Jr., and Jamie, 7 great-grandchildren...
Susan P. Mulcahy
Jan 7, 2018
Obituary
Shrewsbury, MA- Susan P. Mulcahy, 68, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, January 7, 2018. She leaves a daughter Sara and her husband Dave Flanagan; her three grandchildren- Emma, Evelyn and Teagan Flanagan; a brother Philip L. Mulcahy and his wife Wendy; sisters Sally A. Fontecchio and her husband Michael; Sandra L. Mulcahy; Sheila J. Pustis; Sharon R. Pustis...
Amar'E Zaire Irving, 2 Months
Jan 2, 2018
Obituary
Worcester: Baby Amar'e Z. Collins Irving, infant son of Jeffery Irving and Ailyah Collins, passed away on Tuesday, January 2, 2018 in UMASS Memorial Medical Center. He was 2 months old. Besides his parents he leaves his maternal grandmother Holly Hartley of Worcester; his paternal grandmother Keisha Irving of Worcester; paternal grandfather- Samuel Irving; great grandfathers Ralph Collins,...
Howard F. Wilder
Dec 30, 2017
Obituary
Worcester- Howard F. Wilder, 89, passed away peacefully at the Lutheran Home of Worcester on Saturday, December 30, 2017. He was born on April 15, 1928 to A. Eugene and Lillian (Anderson) Wilder in Worcester. He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He was known to his friends for his cheerfulness and sense of humor. Howard was...
Ruth A. Bernart
Dec 23, 2017
Obituary
South Grafton: Ruth A. (Bernier) Bernart, 83, passed away on Saturday, December 23, 2017 in St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester. She leaves a daughter Denise and her husband James Martinelli of Grafton; 5 grandchildren- Sarah and her wife Danielle Hall of Worcester, David and his wife Kate Hall of Barre, Matthew and his wife Christina Hall of Paxton,...
Stanley H. Gutridge
Dec 21, 2017
Obituary
Worcester: Stanley H. Gutridge, 100 years of age, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 21, 2017 at the Knollwood Nursing Center, Worcester, MA. His devoted wife of 43 years, Natalie (Johnson) Gutridge, predeceased him in 2011. He leaves Natalie's nephew, William W. Johnson and Pearl Hinton Johnson, of Newburyport, MA, adoptive daughters, Beth-Anne Duxbury of Paxton, MA, Carol...
Michelle M. Thibodeau
Dec 16, 2017
Obituary
Worcester: Michelle M. "Micky" Thibodeau, 49, passed away at UMASS Memorial Medical Center- University Campus on Saturday, December 16, 2017 surrounded by her loving family. She leaves 3 sons- James Johnson and his wife Anastasia, Ryan Johnson, and Marcus Thibodeau; a daughter- Brittany Johnson and her partner Jamal Beaudette; 8 grandchildren- Zechariah Russell, Zemiah Johnson, Josiah Johnson, Aaliyah...
David P. Hartman
Dec 14, 2017
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Spencer: David P. Hartman, 53, passed away on Thursday, December 14, 2017, in Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston surrounded by his loving family after a 3 year battle with cancer and Graft vs. Host Disease. He leaves his wife of 26 years Dawna L. (Busold) Hartman, 3 brothers- Stephen, Tim, and Todd Hartman; his father Harry "Herb"...
