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Jennifer A. Harney

Jennifer A. Harney

Jun 25, 2016

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Athol: Jennifer Anne (Cote) Harney, 43, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on Saturday, June 25, 2016, in Beth Israel Medical Center in Boston. She leaves her daughter Stefeni Sharon Harney of North Grosvernodale, CT; brothers David F. Cote (Lisa), Joseph E. Cote; sisters Sharon K. Callahan (Jeffrey), Virginia Beach, VA, Mary E. Fink, Baltimore, MD; parents Karen F....

Marion B. Marczinovits

Marion B. Marczinovits

Jun 24, 2016

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Auburn: Marion B. (Lubin) Conrad Marczinovits, 72, passed away unexpectedly in Life Care Center of Auburn. She leaves a daughter- Lori Hammond of Auburn; a son Michael Conrad and his wife Jennifer of Worcester: five grandchildren- Kaleena, Chadd, Jarydd, Jordan and Samuel; and five great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her beloved husband of 31 years, Gyula "Julius"...

Carol J. (Anderson) Vokes

Carol J. (Anderson) Vokes

Jun 18, 2016

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Worcester: Carol J. (Anderson) Vokes, 79 passed away on Saturday, June 18, 2016 in Blaire House of Worcester surrounded by her loving family. She leaves two sons- Kris and his wife Keri Vokes of Shrewsbury and Kerry Vokes of Grafton; three grandchildren- Nicholas, Chelsie and Benjamin Vokes; a brother Arthur Anderson of Alabama; two sisters, Susan Anderson and...

Nelton "Joe" Leck

Nelton "Joe" Leck

Jun 17, 2016

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Shrewsbury- Nelton James "Joe" Leck, 89, of Southgate in Shrewsbury, MA passed away on June 17, 2016 after a short illness. Joe was born in Yorktown, Texas on June 1, 1927 to Willie and Leona (Remmers) Leck. He grew up in Yorktown, graduated high school in 1944, and enrolled in the pharmacy program at the University of Texas...

Melissa Linn Mcdermott

Melissa Linn Mcdermott

Jun 15, 2016

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Melissa Linn McDermott, 47, passed away in the Worcester Health Center on Wednesday, June 15, 2016. She was born in Worcester, daughter of Hye Suk (Om) and Robert M. McDermott. Missy attended Quinsigamond Community College and received a Bachelor's degree from Fitchburg State College. She leaves her beloved son, Zachary M. McDermott-Tashjian and his father Brian Tashjian; her...

Sylvia C. (Anderson) Nylund

Sylvia C. (Anderson) Nylund

Jun 12, 2016

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Sylvia Cecelia (Anderson) Nylund, age 91, died on June 12, 2016 at Country Meadows of Allentown, Pennsylvania. Born in Stockholm, Maine on March 2, 1925, she was the tenth of twelve children born to Carlton Harold and Christina Sophia (Swenson) Anderson. She was baptized in Madawaska Lake, Aroostook County, Maine. Sylvia graduated from Caribou High School in 1942...

Hazel E. Johnson

Hazel E. Johnson

Jun 3, 2016

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Sandwich: Hazel E. (Anderson) Johnson, 94 passed away peacefully on Friday, June 3, 2016 at Cape Heritage Nursing and Rehab Center. She leaves a son Dennis and his wife Brenda Johnson of Worcester, and her devoted daughter Donna and her husband Christian Metz of Harwich; two grandchildren Christopher Johnson and his wife Jennifer and her daughter Madeline of...

Dorothy J. (Corley) Urella

Dorothy J. (Corley) Urella

Jun 2, 2016

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North Grafton - Dorothy J. (Corley) Urella, 91, passed away Thursday, June 2, 2016. Her husband of 51 years, Salvatore Urella, died in 2007. Dorothy was born in Worcester on July 11, 1924, daughter of Jessie (Pelley) and Charles Corley. She graduated from Commerce High School and the Salter Secretarial School. She leaves two beloved sons, Jeffrey Urella...

Baby Ben Brito Freire

Baby Ben Brito Freire

May 28, 2016

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Worcester: Baby Ben Brito Freire, infant son of Joao Paulo Freire and Hamilly Brito Souza, passed away on Saturday, May 28, 2016 in UMASS Memorial Medical Center. The family would like to thank the entire staff of the NICU at UMASS for all their compassionate care, support, and concern during Ben's stay there. Funeral services for Ben will...

Ada Geraldine Stromberg

Ada Geraldine Stromberg

May 27, 2016

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Ada Geraldine (Reynolds) Stromberg, 92, formerly of Worcester, passed away on Friday, May 27, 2016, at the Wilson Medical Center in Johnson City, New York. She leaves two daughters, Carol A. and her husband Charles Barker of Greene, NY, and Nancy E. Marmat of Rochester, NY; four grandchildren, Kristina, Emily, Micah, and Kyle; 8 great-grandchildren and 1 on...

Sarkis Surabian

Sarkis Surabian

May 26, 2016

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Worcester: Sarkis Surabian, 68, passed away peacefully, Thursday, May 26 2016, at Brigham and Women's Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Sarkis was born on August 14, 1947 in Worcester, son of the late Annie (Kustigian) and Harry "Butch" Surabian. Sarkis leaves his beloved wife of 49 years, Thomasine F. (Weagle) Surabian; four children, Harry S. Surabian, Lisa...

Baby Chase A. Lee-Grandmaison

Baby Chase A. Lee-Grandmaison

May 21, 2016

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Worcester - Chase Andy Lee-Grandmaison, 3-month infant, passed away with this family at his side Saturday, May 21, 2016 in the UMass Memorial Medical Center. He will be greatly missed by his adoring parents Chazmine M. Lee and Andrew Grandmaison and his twin brother Adonis Chaz, grandmother Sonia Summers, Services will be held in the Nordgren Memorial Chapel,...

Mildred "Millie" E. (Swain) Froemel

Mildred "Millie" E. (Swain) Froemel

May 17, 2016

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Clinton- Mildred E. (Swain) Froemel, 97, of Corcoran House, died Tuesday, May 17, 2016 at the Knollwood Nursing Center in West Boylston. Her husband, Henry F. Froemel, died in 1980. She was born in Providence, RI, daughter of the late Bertha E. (Bellows) and Forrest J. Swain and was a 1937 graduate of Cranston High School. Millie was...

Carol A. (Senecal) Nicholas

Carol A. (Senecal) Nicholas

May 16, 2016

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Boylston - Carol A. (Senecal) Nicholas, 77, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 16, 2016 at home surrounded by family and friends. Her husband, Christy Nicholas died in 1996. She was born in Worcester, daughter of the late Mary (Sauer) and George P. Senecal and was a graduate of Commerce High School. Carol worked for State Mutual, was...

Nisi Miholli

Nisi Miholli

May 15, 2016

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Calling Hours Wednesday, May 18, 2016 from 9-11am at the funeral home. A Funeral service will be held at 11:30 am at St. Mary's Assumption Albanian Church, Worcester. Burial will follow in Hope Cemetery.

Richard "Chet" Fortier

Richard "Chet" Fortier

May 14, 2016

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Worcester: Richard A. "Chet" Fortier, 43, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on Saturday, May 14, 2016. He leaves his wife Tina (Cates) Fortier; 7 children- Billy Cates, Bruce Cates, Laura Cates, Miranda Fortier, Zachary Fortier, Kody Picard, and Jacob Fortier; 4 grandchildren- Alexis, Jameson, Mason, and Abel; 6 brothers- Patrick Fortier, James Fortier, Bruce Hatstat, Mike Hatstat, Bob...

Jo-Ann F. (Peterson) Paro

Jo-Ann F. (Peterson) Paro

May 9, 2016

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Worcester, MA - Jo-Ann F. (Peterson) Paro, 84, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 9, 2016. Her husband of 48 years, Alfred W. Paro, Jr., died in 2000. She leaves 3 daughters: Linda Paro Devillers, Lisa Moody, and Martha Keller; 5 grandchildren: Jeffrey Keller, Jessica Horton and her husband Maurice, Andrew Moody, Kourtney Keller, and Melissa Moody; 3...

Albert "Buddy" C. Ostrand

Albert "Buddy" C. Ostrand

May 8, 2016

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Worcester, MA - Albert "Buddy" Charles Ostrand, 94, passed away Sunday, May 8, 2016. He was born in Worcester, son of the late Gladys S. (Reno) and Knute C. Ostrand and raised in Templeton. Buddy was a member of the Seven Hills Day Program, enjoyed cooking, and watching old movies. He worked as a dishwasher and bussed tables...

Bernice C. Rosenblad

Bernice C. Rosenblad

May 5, 2016

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Worcester- Bernice M. C. (Caron) Rosenblad, 97, passed away on Thursday, May 5, 2016 in The Golden Living Center. She leaves her only child, George "Gary" Rosenblad and his wife Diane; four grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; many nieces, nephews and friends. She was predeceased by her husband of 53 years, George F. Rosenblad, two sisters, two brothers, and a...

Frances R. (Robbins) Sawers

Frances R. (Robbins) Sawers

May 2, 2016

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West Boylston - Frances (Robbins) Sawers, 97, formerly of Holden and the Goddard House, died Monday, May 2, 2016, in the Knollwood Nursing Center. She was the widow of Charles H. Sawers (d. 1987). Frances was born in Lexington, North Carolina, daughter of the late Bertha (Michael) and Guthrie E. Robbins. She was predeceased by her brother, Terry...

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