Qako Dhono
Jan 13, 2017
Obituary
Worcester: Qako Dhono, 79, passed away on Friday January 13, 2017 at UMASS Healthcare- University Campus. He leaves his wife of 50 years- Mini (Dine) Dhono; a son and daughter-in-law Ilir and Suela Dhono; a daughter and son-in-law Marsla and Ferdinant Pelteku of Albania; and 2 grandchildren- Ina and Teodor Dhono. Qako was born in Albania, son of...
Scott C. Lyonnais
Jan 13, 2017
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Winchendon: Scott C. Lyonnais, 40, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, January 13, 2017 at Henry Heyward Hospital, Gardner. He leaves his fiance, Melissa Gormley; his mother and step-father- John and Linda Nasis of Millbury; his father and step-mother- Steven and Diane Lyonnais of Myrtle Beach, SC; 4 children- Justin, Tyler, Alyssa, and Kaylee Lyonnais; Siblings- Steven R. Lyonnais,...
Eugene F. Tivnan, Sr.
Jan 12, 2017
Obituary
Eugene F. Tivnan died peacefully in his sleep Thursday morning, January 12, 2017, at the Hermitage in Worcester where he had resided with his wife, Marion U. (Zinkevich) Tivnan since 2010. Eugene was born and raised in Worcester, son of the late Joseph F. and Beatrice I. (Miller) Tivnan. He attended St John's High School and went on...
Weikko Niemi (Kallioniemi)
Jan 10, 2017
Obituary
Weikko Niemi (Kallioniemi), 86, passed away on Tuesday, January 10, 2017, at the Odd Fellows Home. Weikko was born in Worcester, son of Ernst W. and Taimi K. (Ammala) Kallioniemi. He attended Worcester schools and retired from the Ames Department Store. Weikko proudly served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He leaves his niece, Donna Walsh;...
Geraldine "Dean" Hansen
Jan 9, 2017
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Worcester - Geraldine "Dean" E. Hansen, 72, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, at UMass Memorial Medical Center - University Campus on Monday, January 9, 2017. She was born in Worcester, daughter of Enis G. (Johnson) and Jens K. Hansen. She was a graduate of South High School Class of 1962. During her years working in the...
Ralph R. Thomson
Jan 7, 2017
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Shrewsbury: Ralph R. Thomson, 89, passed into the arms of the Lord on January 7, 2017 after a series of recent health-related setbacks. He leaves his wife of 68 years, Eunice E. (Hoessler) Thomson; daughter Cheri (Thomson) and her husband Peter Nystedt of Worcester; son Matthew and his wife Jeanine Thomson of Windham, CT; seven grandchildren - Joseph...
Eleanor Jean Murphy-Boudreau
Dec 26, 2016
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Worcester: Eleanor Jean (Helsel) Murphy-Boudreau, 92, passed away on Monday, December 26, 2016 at Homestead Hall. She leaves her husband Roland Beaudreau; 2 sons- Barry Murphy of Worcester and Keith Murphy of CA; a daughter Ellen O'Brien and her husband Joseph of CA; a daughter-in-law Alice Murphy of Charlton; 6 grandchildren- William Murphy, Kelly Murphy, Kristina Dunlavey, John...
Daryl Ann Nowers
Dec 21, 2016
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Cherry Valley: Daryl Ann Nowers, 49, passed away on Wednesday, December 21, 2016 in her mother's home surrounded by her loving family and friends. She leaves her partner of over 20 years Walter Hastings; her mother, Judith (Pfuntner) Nowers; her son, Brandan Thayer; her twin brother, Dale Nowers; sister, Michelle Nowers and her spouse Jennie; brother, David Nowers...
Clifton 'Cliff" M. Handy
Dec 20, 2016
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Worcester - Clifton M. Handy, 65, passed away Tuesday, December 20, 2016. He leaves his wife of 41 years, Sharon A. (Johnson) Handy; 3 sons, Derrick Handy, Stephen Handy and his wife Kimberly of Barre, and Timothy Handy; his mother and step-father, Ann and Michael Rana; 3 brothers, Thomas Handy and his wife Judy of NC, Richard Handy...
Robert N. Dubeau
Dec 20, 2016
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Worcester: Robert N. Dubeau, 76, passed away on Tuesday, December 20, 2016 at UMASS Memorial Medical Center, University Campus. He leaves a son and his wife, Worcester Fire Lieutenant Jeffrey and Lauren Dubeau and their children Max and Jack; a daughter- Amy Marrier and her children Abigaile, Joshua, and Grace of Rutland; a son-in-law, Eddie Pineiro and his...
Warren G. Page
Dec 20, 2016
Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Warren G. Page, 78, of Worcester. Warren was a loving husband for 52 years to his wife and best friend Judith (Kay) and a devoted Dad to his children, Christina (Chadwick) and John, along with their spouses, Ben Chadwick of Hillsboro, NH and Julie (Warman) of Worcester....
Robert E. Holm
Dec 13, 2016
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Holden, MA - Robert E. Holm, 96, passed away on Tuesday, December 13, 2016, after a brief illness at UMass Medical Center - Memorial Campus surrounded by his loving family. His wife of 57 years, Ethel P. (Andersen) Holm, predeceased him. He leaves a son Donald R. Holm and his wife Jean of Brewster; a daughter, Carol E....
Ralph A. Butler, Jr.
Dec 13, 2016
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Ralph A. Butler, Jr., 59, passed away Dec. 13, 2016, surrounded by his loving family after a long illness. He leaves his sister, Martha J. Butler; niece, Alyssa Humrich, who was like a daughter to him; aunt, Marie Butler; and several cousins. Ralph was born in Worcester, son of Ralph and Frances (Nicoletti) Butler, Sr. He graduated from...
Elizabeth A. "Betty" Swenson
Dec 9, 2016
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Holden - Elizabeth A. (Rainsford) Swenson, 82, died at the Rose Monahan Hospice Home on Friday, December 9, 2016. Betty was the widow of Raymond A. Swenson, who preceded her in death in 2006. She was born in Worcester, daughter of Albert and Ellen M. (Betteridge) Rainsford and was a graduate of Girls Trade School. Betty was a...
Robert "Boston Bob" Drolet
Dec 9, 2016
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Auburn: Robert "Boston Bob" Drolet, 76, passed away on Friday, December 9, 2016 at home following an illness. He leaves his wife of 31 years, Jane (Sheehan) Drolet; 3 daughters- Michelle Lopez, Mona Lisa Murray and Melinda Carlson, all of Attleboro; 14 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; a sister- Geraldine Brissette of Foxboro; and many nieces, nephews and friends. He...
Nikolas J. Vlahos
Nov 30, 2016
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Dedham: Nikolas J. Vlahos, 87, formerly of Worcester, passed away on Wednesday, November 30, 2016 at Norwood Hospital. He leaves his wife of 59 years, Chrysoula (Koumpis) Vlahos; two sons, Harry Vlahos and John Vlahos and his wife Michelle; two grandchildren, Nikolas and Christine Vlahos; a brother, William Vlahos of Greece; a sister-in-law, Agnes Tsourides, a Goddaughter, Natalia;...
Herman B. Schlegel
Nov 28, 2016
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Worcester: Herman Schlegel, 84, passed away on Monday, November 28, 2016 at UMASS Medical Center, University Campus surrounded by his loving family. He leaves two sons and daughter-in-laws Mark and Jennifer Schlegel of Worcester and Brian and Lisa Schlegel of Hubbardston; 6 grandchildren- Ethan, Jillian, Joseph, and Joshua Schlegel, Jason Schlegel and his fiance Shannon Lynch, and Amanda...
Phyllis C. (Harts) Carlson
Nov 27, 2016
Obituary
Phyllis Carolyn (Harts) Carlson, formerly of Auburn, died peacefully on Sunday, November 27, 2016, at the Lutheran Home of Worcester after a period of declining health. She was 91. She is predeceased by her husband, Robert C. Carlson of Auburn, MA. Born on January 14, 1925 in Worcester, MA, Phyllis was the daughter of the late Walfrid and...
Anna Tran Luong
Nov 24, 2016
Obituary
Worcester - Anna T Luong was born in Vietnam and moved with her husband and five children to the United States in 1975. Anna worked for many years at HBM Inc. and UMASS Memorial Hospital in the food service department. Anna is survived by her husband of 56 years Bob Luong. Anna is also survived by her loving...
Margaret Wade
Nov 18, 2016
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Worcester: Margaret C. (Crandall) Wade, 78, passed away at home surrounded by her loving family on Friday, November 18, 2016. She leaves her husband of 62 years, Alan J. Wade; a son Glenn Wade and his wife Linda of TN; 3 daughters- Wendy Wise and her husband Karl of Worcester; Sharon Mizell and her husband Brent of AL;...
