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Edna M. Salvatore Crouse

Edna M. Salvatore Crouse

Jul 14, 2017

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Worcester: Edna M. (Rosen) Salvatore Crouse, 80, formerly of Shrewsbury, passed away on Friday, July 14, 2017 surrounded by her loving family. She was preceded in death by her husbands Lowell Crouse in 2016, and John Salvatore Jr. in 2005. She was predeceased by a son - John Salvatore III, and leaves a son Jesse Salvatore and wife...

Mildred T. Depanian

Mildred T. Depanian

Jul 14, 2017

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Arizona: Mildred T. (Kelley) Depanian passed away peacefully on Friday, July 14, 2017 at home with her daughters. She leaves three sons- David and his wife Sandra of Worcester, Michael and his wife Linda of Paxton, and Henry Depanian, Jr. of Worcester; two daughters- Claire Winer and her husband David of North Carolina and Debra McClellan of Arizona;...

Lincoln Franzen

Lincoln Franzen

Jul 10, 2017

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Burial and graveside service at All Faiths Cemetery Friday, July 14, 2017 at 12:30 pm.

Maria Olaechea Debernal

Maria Olaechea Debernal

Jul 8, 2017

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Worcester: Maria L. Olaechea Debernal, 88, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 8, 2017 in Worcester Rehabilitation and Health Care Center surrounded by her loving family. She leaves her son and daughter-in-law Fernando and Ana Bernal of Worcester, 4 grandchildren, Alexander Bernal, Henry Bernal, Wendy Bernal and Krystle Bernal all of Worcester. She leaves 10 great grandchildren and...

Joseph H. Larkin

Joseph H. Larkin

Jul 6, 2017

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Boylston- Joseph H. Larkin, 78, passed away on Thursday, July 6, 2017 in St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester. He leaves his wife of almost 49 years, Elizabeth "Betty" (Keulian) Larkin; a daughter- Debra "Deb" Larkin; a son Scott J. Larkin and his girlfriend Jess Finn; a sister- Margaret Larkin of Worcester; a brother- Thomas Larkin of TN; a...

Peter J. Zona

Peter J. Zona

Jun 22, 2017

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Shrewsbury: Peter J. Zona, 77, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, June 22, 2017 surrounded by his loving family. He leaves a son, Mark Zona and his partner Jennifer Maple of Worcester; two daughters - Amy and her husband Richard Vigdor of Grafton and Karen Bradley and her partner Jacob Rich of Shrewsbury; three grandchildren - Kay...

James Lajeunesse

James Lajeunesse

Jun 21, 2017

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St. Petersburg, FL - James LaJeunesse, 57, formerly of Worcester, MA, passed away June 21, 2017 in his sleep. He leaves his wife Deborah (Guiou) LaJeunesse, his mother June (Sundeen) LaJeunesse of Worcester two daughters, Eileen LaJeunesse of Worcester and Ashley LeBlanc of St. Petersburg, FL, 2 sons Sam LeBlanc and Keith LeBlanc of Grafton, NH, as well...

Frederick L. Palmer, Sr.

Frederick L. Palmer, Sr.

Jun 18, 2017

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West Boylston: Frederick L. Palmer, Sr, 81, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 18, 2017 at the UMass University Campus. He leaves his wife of 27 years, Carol (Murray) Palmer; son Frederick Palmer, Jr. of Brookfield; daughter Donna Jenks and her husband Denny of Westminster; he was predeceased by his daughter Deborah Palmer. He also leaves three grandchildren-...

Joseph A. "Joey" Mancini

Joseph A. "Joey" Mancini

Jun 10, 2017

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Joseph Anthony Mancini, loving father, caring son, cherished brother, and devout Christian, passed away early Saturday morning. Few that had the fortune to meet him, could resist his contagious smile and enthralling charm. His warmth and his love for life energized all he came in contact with. He is survived by his son Joshua, his mother Eleanor, his...

Frank T. Pajka

Frank T. Pajka

Jun 3, 2017

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Worcester: Frank T. Pajka, 84, fell asleep in Christ on Saturday, June 3, 2017 in UMASS Memorial Hospital. He is predeceased by his wife of 43 years, Elaine (Bratchell) Pajka, a sister Stasia Valenti and a brother-in-law Olin S. Rogers. He leaves a sister-in-law, Marilyn Rogers, a brother-in-law- James Valenti and many nieces, nephews, and friends. Frank was...

Phyllis M. Hammond

Phyllis M. Hammond

Jun 1, 2017

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Auburn- Phyllis M. (Swett) Hammond, 82, passed away peacefully at the Life Care Center of Auburn on Thursday, June 1, 2017. She leaves behind 2 daughters- Patricia and her husband Roger Griffin of Barre, MA; Sandra and her husband Robert Gardella of Biddeford, ME; a son Kenneth Hammond of Orofino, Idaho; 7 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren; and a...

Ronald F. Beeso

Ronald F. Beeso

May 31, 2017

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Worcester: Ronald Frank Beeso, 70, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 31, 2017 at the Lutheran Home in Worcester. He leaves his wife, Lynn (Caissie) Beeso; sons and daughters, Brian, Amanda, Carissa, and Derek Beeso; and five grandchildren- Grace, Genevieve, Cian, Brayan, and Lilliana. Ronald was born in Worcester, son of Arthur and Iola (Raymus) Beeso. He worked...

Gladys J. Troy

Gladys J. Troy

May 31, 2017

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Worcester- Gladys J. Troy, 97, passed away on Wednesday, May 31, 2017 at the Meadows of Leicester. She was a loving mother to seven children, to whom she leaves behind- Laurence K. Ahlstrom, Laurel J. Ahlstrom, Patricia J. Barry, Janet A. Gallant, Nancy Troy, Paul B. Troy, Keith W. Troy, and all their respective families. She also leaves...

Susan M. Starratt

Susan M. Starratt

May 30, 2017

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Westborough: Susan M. (Silvestry) Starratt, 96, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 30, 2017 in the Beaumont Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Facility. She leaves several nieces and nephews and a good friend, Marilyn Rogers of Worcester. She was pre-deceased by her husband Roscoe P. Starratt and several siblings. Susan was born in Westboro, daughter of the late Paul...

Walter "Scotty" Balk

Walter "Scotty" Balk

May 21, 2017

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Walter S. Balk, Jr. of West Boylston, formally of Northborough for 38 years. Born in Brooklyn (Kings) N.Y., January 9, 1928. Died May 21, 2017. Walter (Scotty) leaves his beloved wife Joan Carol of 53 years of marriage. Also his adopted daughter, Laura Janice Munro of Riverside, R.I., and nephew Kenneth Braun of Cape Elizabeth, ME. Walter Scott...

Marianne Jeppson

Marianne Jeppson

May 21, 2017

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Worcester: Marianne Jenner Shellabarger Jeppson, born in Princeton, New Jersey, November 21, 1920, died on May 21 in her home. Her mother Vifvan Georgia Lovegrove Borg and her father Samuel Shellabarger had three children: Marianne, her sister Ingrid Shellabarger Rea and brother Eric Shellabarger, who both predeceased her. Marianne was exactly ninety-six and a half years old. When...

Shirley Elbe

Shirley Elbe

May 18, 2017

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SHIRLEY J. ELBE, 92 WORCESTER--Shirley Jane (Svedine) Elbe, 92, of Worcester passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 18, 2017, at St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester. Born in Uxbridge, Shirley was the daughter of the late Francis Svedine and Cora (Suydam) Svedine. She leaves her son, Robert F. Elbe, of Berlin VT; three sisters, Betty Heavey of SC, Virginia...

Francis A. Girardi

Francis A. Girardi

May 18, 2017

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Worcester/ Oxford: Francis A. "Chuck" Girardi, 82, a former resident of Oxford, Massachusetts, passed away on Thursday, May 18, 2017 at Odd Fellow Home. He leaves his wife of 62 years, Marilynn L. (Carlson) Girardi; three sons Steven and his wife Joy Girardi of FL, Gary Girardi and Norma Medway of Worcester, Craig and his wife Patricia Girardi...

Laura Riley

Laura Riley

May 16, 2017

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Worcester- Laura C. Riley, 57, passed away on Tuesday, May 16, 2017 in Rose Monahan Hospice Home after a long illness. She leaves her mother, Gloria Riley of Worcester, sister Myrna Varteresian and her husband Eddie Varteresian of Worcester, sister Rev. Joyce Gambon of Roanoke, Virginia as well as three brothers Mark Riley of Bakersville, North Carolina, Matthew...

Holly B. Schreck

Holly B. Schreck

May 14, 2017

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Worcester: Holly B. (Williams) Schreck,72, passed away on Sunday, May 14, 2017 at home. She leaves her son John W. Schreck of Feeding Hills, MA and two sisters- Janice Mitchell and Susan Williams. Holly was born in New York, daughter of Henry and Katherine (Holt) Williams. She graduated from Framingham State University with a BS in home economics....

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