Franklin Mwenda Gikunda
May 13, 2025
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Franklin Mwenda Gikunda December 9, 1974 – May 13, 2025 Franklin Mwenda Gikunda was born on December 9, 1974, in Nairobi, Kenya, the son of the late Cyrus Gikunda M'Mirigo and Susan Gikunda. A proud alumnus of Westlands Primary School, Strathmore School, and Upper Hill School, Frank's curiosity and quick wit first shone through in his spirited school...
Mary Perch
May 7, 2025
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Mary (Chavoor) Perch, 94, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, passed away peacefully, on May 7th, 2025, surrounded by her family. She was predeceased by her husband of 56 years, Harold C. Perch in 2009, and her brother, John Chavoor in 1948. Mary is survived by her daughter, Debbie Youkana and her husband Ninos of Holden, and...
Linda M. Labranche
May 5, 2025
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East Falmouth, MA Linda M. (Nordstrom) LaBranche, 76, formerly of Auburn, MA, Spencer, MA, and Palmetto, FL, passed away on May 5, 2025. Her husband of 38 years, Francis A. "Frank", died on April 17, 2024. She leaves her daughter & son-in-law, Jennifer L. (Chase) & Kevin C. Katori, of East Falmouth, with whom she lived, her beloved...
Christine J. Bachant
May 3, 2025
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Christine J. (O'Handley) Bachant, 80, of Leominster and formerly of Clinton, passed away peacefully with family by her side on Saturday, May 3, 2025 at UMass Memorial Medical Center in Worcester. Born in Stoneham, Massachusetts on July 12, 1944, she was the youngest of three daughters born to Lillian S. (Wilson) and John A. O'Handley. She was raised...
David "Jack" Opoku Broni
Apr 30, 2025
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Worcester: David "Jack" Opoku Broni, 69, passed away peacefully on April 30, 2025 in Christopher House of Worcester. He leaves 5 children-Mabel Broni, Jimmy N. Broni, Collins Frimpong, Sonia Broni, and Ashley Broni; 8 grandchildren; siblings Grace, Francis, Nanaamma, and Moses Frimpong; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was predeceased by a sister, Comfort Frimpong. "Jack" was...
R. Marilyn Hippert
Apr 26, 2025
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Charlton: R. Marilyn (Olson) Hippert, 86, passed away on April 26, 2025 at home surrounded by her loving family. She leaves her siblings Kenneth Olson, Beth Mitchell, Janet Ploof and David Olson her children Virginia Mikels, Kenny Skeen, Michael, and Monica Wright; 7 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren; her dear friend Jim; and many nieces and nephews. She was...
Walter J. Dauderis
Apr 26, 2025
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Worcester: Walter J. Dauderis, in his 98th year, passed away April 26, 2025 in Lutheran Healthcare. He leaves five children and their spouses: Peter and Karen, Dean and Mimi, Bruce and Deb, Walter and Pam, and Marie and Michael. He also leaves 12 grandchildren and 28 great grandchildren as well as many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased...
Guillermina M. Lopez
Apr 26, 2025
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Worcester: Guillermina M. Lopez, 94, passed away peacefully on April 26, 2025 at home. She leaves her children Dagoberto Mendez, Nilsa Mendez, Marianela Figueroa and her husband Hector, Celestino Mendez Jr., Eloisa Aguilar and her husband Marvin, Marisol Gonzalez and her husband Angel. She also leaves her brothers Hector Lopez and Juan Paris. She was predeceased by her...
Robert "Bob" W. Comeau
Apr 14, 2025
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Boylston- Robert "Bob" W. Comeau, 91, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 14, 2025, at Benchmark Senior Living in Shrewsbury. He is survived by his beloved wife of 70 years Edith M. (Hokanson) Comeau; three daughters- Cheryl Nelson and her husband Karl, Robin McGrath and her husband Joseph, Bonnie Morin and her husband John, a son Robert Comeau...
Kelly A. Brady
Apr 8, 2025
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Kelly Ann Brady of Worcester passed away peacefully at UMass Memorial hospital on Tuesday April 8th 2025. Kelly was born October 20, 1963 to Rosalie and Robert Brady, growing up in Northboro and graduating from Algonquin regional high school. She went on to get her associates degree from Quinsigamond Community College. After she spent years in the nursing...
Richard P. Rooney
Apr 5, 2025
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Berlin: Richard P. Rooney, 81, passed away peacefully on April 5, 2025 at home surrounded by his loving wife and family. He leaves his Beloved wife Patricia (Normand) Rooney; a son Justin Rooney of Leicester; 2 daughters- Christine Rooney of PA and Elizabeth Rooney and her partner Beth Monahan of Worcester; and his angel granddaughter Hailey Rooney. He...
Marie S. Butler
Apr 3, 2025
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Marie S. Butler (nee Nicoletti), age 86, a cherished mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on April 3, 2025, surrounded by her loving family, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born on April 22, 1938, in Clinton, Massachusetts, to Frank and Martha (Cupido) Nicoletti, Marie's life was defined by her unwavering devotion to her family. In 1955,...
Sandra E. Rosado
Apr 2, 2025
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Sandra E. Rosado, 36, passed away on April 2, 2025 in UMASS Memorial Medical Center University Campus. She leaves her husband William Rosado, sons Angel and Caleb, daughter Angelina, her mother Sandra Ruiz, a sister Jenny, and a brother Michael. She was predeceased by a brother Jimmy. Sandra was born in Englewood California and worked as a personal...
Allen P. Jepsen
Mar 26, 2025
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Holden: Allen Peter Jepsen, 81, passed away peacefully in his home on March 26, 2025. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Sandra (Ross) Jepsen and his daughter, Carolyn Jepsen. A lifelong resident of Massachusetts, Al was born in Worcester to a thoroughly Scandinavian household, full of Danish pride and just the right amount of Swedish...
Robert C. Burnett
Mar 22, 2025
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Worcester—Robert "Bob" Caughie Burnett, 90, of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 22, 2025, at home, surrounded by family. His work here has now been completed. Born on March 16, 1935, in Glasgow, Scotland, to Simson and Ellen (Caughie) Burnett, Bob emigrated to Worcester in July 1961 with his bride, Ann, to begin a new life and...
Robert D. Courtney, Iii
Mar 15, 2025
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Spencer: Robert D. Courtney, III, 53, passed away unexpectedly on March 15, 2025 at UMASS Memorial Medical Center, University Campus. He leaves a son Robert D. Courtney IV of Worcester and a daughter Cheyenne Courtney of Spencer and their mother Jennifer Courtney of Spencer. He also leaves a brother Bernard Courtney of Maine, two sisters, Hope Gautier and...
Shirley A. Wyman
Mar 13, 2025
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Shirley A. Wyman, 85 of Worcester, MA passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 13, 2025 with her loving family by her side. Shirley is survived by her daughter Cynthia L. Ide and her son David C. Wyman, her grandson David C. Wyman, Jr. and his wife Jill, her grandson Mark Ide and his wife Becky, her grand-daughter Ashley...
Christian Powell
Mar 11, 2025
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Obituary for Christian Kai Ellis Powell (December 18, 2002-March 11, 2025) It is with deep sorrow that we announce the unexpected passing of Christian Kai Ellis Powell, who left this world far too soon at the age of 22. A beloved son, grandson, nephew, cousin, church member, friend and a child of God. Born with a kind heart...
Eleuterio Roman
Mar 10, 2025
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Worcester: Eleuterio Roman, 80 passed away unexpectedly on March 10, 2025 at his home. He was a devoted husband to his late wife, Ana I. Caez, and a loving father to his daughters Elizabeth, Leticia, Evelyn, Maria, and Noelia. He is also survived by his 13 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren, 8 sisters, and 7 brothers. Born in Caguas,...
Maryann Beshai
Mar 8, 2025
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Worcester, MA: Maryann M. Beshai, 63, passed away on March 8, 2025 surrounded by loved ones at UMass Memorial Medical Center, University Campus. She leaves her daughter Erica and her husband William Amidon of Leicester; two grandchildren Kylee and Billie; and her brother James Beshai. Maryann also leaves behind many nieces and nephews. Maryann is predeceased by a...
