Vicente Marrero
Jul 28, 2025
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Obituario de Vicente "Papito" Marrero Vicente Marrero, cariñosamente conocido por todos como "Papito", falleció el 28 de julio de 2025 a la edad de 84 años. Esposo, padre, abuelo, bisabuelo y siervo fiel de Cristo, Vicente nació el 22 de enero de 1941 en Río Grande, Puerto Rico, y vivió sus últimos años en Worcester, Massachusetts, donde continuó...
Zeno S. James
Jul 21, 2025
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Worcester: Zeno S. James, 64, passed away peacefully on July 21, 2025 in Tufts Medical Center in Boston. He leaves his wife of 42 years, Shamim (Masih) Salvez; a son Salraise Salvez; 4 daughters - Zenobia Salvez, Zummalina Bangs, Zinjaya James, and Sabrina James; and 2 grandchildren - Skyah and Sebastian; and one niece, Sheeza James. He was...
Merle A. Brandzel
Jul 18, 2025
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Holden, MA: Merle Anne Brandzel, 81, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family and friends, on Friday, July 18, 2025. She is survived by her husband of 45 years: Jeffrey Lee Geller; 3 sons: Noah Geller of Watertown, MA, Jesse Geller of Bend, OR, and Bram Geller and his wife Ashley of Cape Elizabeth, ME; 3 grandchildren: Maverick, Addison,...
Jaidev Johar
Jul 16, 2025
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Framingham: Jaidev Johar, 78, passed away on July 16, 2025 in Metrowest Framingham Hospital. He leaves his wife Janak (Bassi) Johar; 3 sons/spouse (Ranbir /Sonia Johar, Sanjeev/Kavita Johar, Rajeev/Aman); 2 daughters/spouse (Soniya/Gagan, Sonam/Deepak); many grandchildren (Simran, Piyush, Deeksha, Samar, Raghav, Dhruv, Chetna, Alya, Abhay & Aryan); a brother Karan/Aruna Johar; and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased...
Alan "A.J." Howard, Jr.
Jul 13, 2025
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Worcester: Alan "A.J." Howard, Jr. 44, passed away peacefully after a short illness on July 13, 2025 in UMASS Memorial Medical Center, Memorial Campus surrounded by is loving family. He leaves his mother Kathleen "Kathie" Milne; a brother Scott, a sister Sarah, an aunt, several cousins, nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his grandparents Lillian (Senecal) Milne...
Rosemary Chepkosgei
Jul 8, 2025
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Obituary Rosemary Chepkosgei January 1, 1958 – July 8, 2025 Rosemary Chepkosgei, 67, of Webster, MA, passed away peacefully on July 8, 2025, at UMass Memorial Medical Center – University Campus in Worcester, surrounded by her loving family. She is survived by her devoted daughter, Nancy Jeptoo, as well as her brother Nelson and Sister Jane, many nieces,...
Richard "Chum" Tashjian
Jul 3, 2025
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Worcester: Richard "Chum" Tashjian, 95, passed away peacefully on July 3, 2025 in the Odd Fellows Home. He leaves many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by sisters-Doris Tashjian, Nancy Barton, and Rose Tashjian, and brothers- Menes, Archie, Zakar, and George Tashjian. Richard was born in Worcester, son of the late Hagop and Norkan (Shabouian) Tashjian. He graduated...
William D. Wyman
Jul 1, 2025
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Worcester: William D. Wyman, 67, passed away unexpectedly on July 1, 2025 at home. He was predeceased by his sister Deborah (Wyman) Atchue, sister Nancy (Wyman) Smith Teachout, brother-in-law Ralph Atchue, sister-in-law Debora (St Francis) Wyman, and his parents. He leaves his sister, Cynthia Wyman, and brother, Robert Wyman, Jr., along with many beloved nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and...
Willard Lemaire
Jun 22, 2025
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Willard R Lemaire passed away peacefully on June 22nd, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on September 21, 1939, in Worcester, Massachusetts, to the late Willard R Lemaire and Dorothy (Allison) Lemaire. He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother Allison, and his sister Sally. Willard attended high school at Wachusett Regional high...
Edmond J. St Amand, Jr.
Jun 21, 2025
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Edmond Joseph St Amand Jr, aged 90 died on Saturday, June 21 at Quabbin Valley Healthcare where he had been a resident since January 2023. Ed was born on July 10, 1934 in Lewiston, Maine to Edmond Sr and Alma (Clark) StAmand. He moved to Worcester as an infant and spent his life there. He is a veteran...
Lillian E. Milne
Jun 21, 2025
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Worcester: Lillian E. (Senecal) Milne, 83, passed away on June 21, 2025 in UMASS Memorial Medical Center, University Campus. She leaves 2 daughters- Wendy and Kathleen; 7 grandchildren-AJ, Scott, Sarah, Angela, Thea, Kristin, and Craig; 14 great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband Gordon, a daughter Susan and by 6 siblings. Lillian...
Joanne Caroline Lucci
Jun 21, 2025
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Passed June 21, 2025 Joanne Caroline Lucci of Holden, born on March 18, 1960, the daughter of Joseph and Barbara Lucci. Joanne leaves a huge hole in the hearts of her entire family - a brother Charlie Lucci and wife Donna of Worcester, sister Anne Marie Lucci of Worcester, sister Brenda Kelosis and husband Jack of Millbury, sister...
Richard “Ricko” O’Shaughnessy
Jun 19, 2025
ObituaryDecember 12, 1949 – June 19, 2025Holden- Richard O'Shaughnessy, 75, affectionately known as "Ricko," passed away peacefully at his home in Holden, surrounded by the love that defined his extraordinary life. Born on December 12, 1949, in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and raised in Lexington as one of eight siblings, Ricko carried with him a spirit of curiosity, adventure, and joy that...
Derek B. Richard
Jun 15, 2025
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Worcester: Derek Brenton Richard, 33, passed away Sunday June 15th, 2025 at UMASS Memorial medical Center University Campus from injuries sustained in a motor cycle accident. Derek was born in Boston and raised by his mother Reneé Richard and predeceased by his Godmother Judith Maclellan. Derek was a foreman for Phoenix Communications Inc. Derek took great pride in...
Mark A. Bronzo
Jun 9, 2025
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The four winds called Mark Andrew Bronzo, safely home on June 9, 2025, at the age of 50. Mark was a beloved father, husband, son, brother, and friend. A friend of Bill's, Mark was known for his carefree personality, kindness, love of music, and quick-witted humor. Mark's memory will live on in the hearts of all who knew...
Lawrence "Larry" Parker, Sr.
Jun 5, 2025
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Millbury: Lawrence W. Parker, Sr., 88, passed away suddenly on Thursday June 5, 2025. He leaves his wife of 67 years, Winifred T. (LaBaire) Parker; 2 sons- Lawrence W. Parker, Jr. and his wife Antoinette of Putnam and David P. Parker and his wife Doreen of Millbury; 5 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren; siblings Wilson Parker of CA, Sybil...
Lana J. Liden
Jun 5, 2025
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Charlton: Lana J. (Bombard) Liden, 60, passed away at home on June 5, 2025 surrounded by her loving family after a long battle with cancer. She leaves two daughters- Andrea Liden and her fiance Jack Thornton of CT; Alicia Liden and her husband Jesse Nowosacki of Charlton ; her two grandchildren- Isabella Thornton and Camden Shaw; her two...
Michael M. Madelle, Sr.
Jun 2, 2025
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Spencer: Michael M. Madelle, Sr 65, passed away peacefully on June 2, 2025 in Rose Monahan Hospice House, after a long illness. He leaves two sons Michael M. Madelle, Jr. of Mendon and Ryan A. Madelle of Worcester; a sister Marilyn Eismeier and her husband John of Worcester; and his loving companion Angela Aroche. Mike was born in...
Richard Bielk
Jun 2, 2025
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Worcester: Richard Bielk, 86, passed away on June 2, 2025. He was born in Jersey City, NJ and earned a Master's Degree in English at NYU. A graveside service will be held on Friday, June 6, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. in Hope Cemetery. To leave an online condolence message, please click guestbook link.
Shirley M. Midgley
May 21, 2025
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Shrewsbury: Shirley M. (Anderson) Midgley, 100, passed away peacefully on May 21, 2025 at home surrounded by her loving family. She leaves her daughters Lucinda "Cindy" Midgley and Wendy Midgley and many nieces and nephews, grand nieces and grand nephews and great great nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband of 65 years, Robert Midgley and...
