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Gene P. Gelinas, Sr.
Mar 25, 2015
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Worcester, MA - Gene P. Gelinas, Sr., 61, passed away Wednesday, March 25, 2015, at the Rose Monahan Hospice Home. He leaves his wife of 41 years, Barbara A. Gelinas; his mother, Marjorie McCarthy; two sons, Gene P. Gelinas, Jr., and his wife Christine of Webster and Shaun M. Gelinas, Sr., and his wife Jami of Dudley; his...
Harry S. Kurtigian, Jr.
Mar 23, 2015
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Harry S. Kurtigian, Jr., 90, passed away Sunday, March 22, 2015, at the Christopher House of Worcester. Born in Worcester, Harry was the son of the late Margaret (Kizirian) and Harry Kurtigian. He served his country in the Navy during WWII. Harry was a welder at the Merrill & Usher Steel Co. of Worcester, retiring in 1986. He...
James A. Mitchener
Mar 17, 2015
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West Boylston, MA - James A. Mitchener, 63, died unexpectedly in his home on Tuesday, March 17, 2015. Jim was born in Worcester, son of Stella N. (Yancius) and Stanley H. Mitchener. He was a graduate of North High School, Assumption College (B.S), and Anna Maria College (M.S.). He used his education working for the Worcester Foundation for...
Harriet Alexander
Mar 12, 2015
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Worcester, MA - Harriet Alexander, 87, passed away on Thursday, March 12, 2015, at UMASS Memorial Medical Center, University Campus. She leaves several close friends, including the Tashjian family, who for 45 years referred to her as Auntie Harriet, her beloved Der Hayr Aved, Bernard Conlin and Clifford, Ed, and Ara. She was predeceased by a sister Beverly...
Charles Bertram "Bert" Black
Mar 8, 2015
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Charles B. Black, born January 23rd, 1921, died Sunday March 8th, 2015 at the UMass Medical Center, surrounded by his loving extended family. He was predeceased by the love of his life, June Pearl (Downer) Black in 1986. Born in Somerville MA, Bert lived most of his life in Worcester. He served with the U.S. Army in the...
Virginia L. Scott
Mar 7, 2015
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Virginia Lois (Larson) Scott, 83, of Charlton, MA, went home to be with Jesus Saturday Morning on March 7, 2015. She was born in Worcester, MA to Jennie and Swante Larson. Lois leaves behind her loving husband of 39 years, Jack Scott, her two daughters Donna (Bennett) Bracken of North Brookfield, and Lisa (Bennett) Rogers of Sturbridge, her...
Dana Ashmore
Mar 2, 2015
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Dana Ashmore, 54, of Worcester, passed away Monday, March 2, 2015, after an illness. He leaves his wife of 25 years, Diane Ashmore; three sons, Curtis, Raheem, and Dana Jr. and two daughters, Alisha and Latura. He also leaves seven brothers, Ronnie, Steven, Sonnie, Glenn, Paul, Eddie, and Nathan; four sisters, Eleanor, Stella, Priscilla, and Nina; 22 grandchildren,...
Mae Landers
Feb 27, 2015
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On February 27th, at 4:45 am, Mae Landers left this world, a world she could no longer belong to. She passed away at the Golden Living Center, a victim of Alzheimer's and Dementia. Mae Louise Landers was born in Worcester on September 6, 1927, the daughter of William and Tekla Ekeroth. She is predeceased by brothers, William, Gustaf...
Barbara A. Sherman
Feb 27, 2015
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Shrewsbury - Barbara A.(Lind) Sherman, 86, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family Friday, February 27, 2015, at the Rose Monahan Hospice Home. She was born in Worcester, daughter of the late Albin W. and Anna E. (Nordman) Lind. She is survived by 7 children, George (Maureen),Stephen (Patty), Ann Marie Gonyea (late Everett), Diane Kennedy (Joe), Robert...
George W. Hanson
Feb 27, 2015
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George W. Hanson, 96, died peacefully on February 27, 2015, in the Rose Monahan Hospice Residence, Worcester. Mr. Hanson was predeceased by his parents and siblings John, Gladys, and Evelyn. He was born in Worcester, the son of Danish immigrants Oscar and Amy (Anderson) Hanson. Mr. Hanson was a skilled craftsman and lifelong resident of the city of...
Maria J. Maisonet
Feb 26, 2015
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Maria passed away on February 26, 2015 in Wisconsin. She leaves a large family and friends who will miss her. Services were held on Friday March 6, 2015 in Worcester. Maria is buried in Hope Cemetery, Worcester. To leave an online condolence message, please click link below.
June O'Halloran
Feb 24, 2015
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Auburn - June O'Halloran, 88, died peacefully on February 24, 2015 at home surrounded by her family. June joins her beloved husband George F. O'Halloran, and her son Mark F. O'Halloran. She was also predeceased by her parents Earl A. and Beatrice Skeean and sister Patricia. She is survived by her sons Daniel G. O'Halloran and wife Donna...
Alfred H. Marengo, Jr.
Feb 22, 2015
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Worcester/Paxton: Alfred H. Marengo, Jr., 82, passed away on Sunday, February 22, 2015 in Shrewsbury Nursing Home surrounded by his loving family. He leaves his beloved wife of 59 years, Doris A. (Mullaney) Marengo; 2 sons- James Marengo and his wife Gail of NH, and Andrew Marengo and his wife Tracy of Dudley; 5 daughters- Barbara and her...
Dorothy A. Palmgren
Feb 20, 2015
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Worcester, MA - Dorothy A. Palmgren passed away February 20, 2015 at Saint Vincent Hospital in Worcester. Born in Worcester, she was a daughter of the late Andrew S. Palmgren and Alinda Johnson Palmgren. She leaves her sister Linda A. Doherty and her husband Cornelius of Winthrop, as well as several nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, and many beloved...
Rose Minasian
Feb 12, 2015
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Worcester/Whitinsville: Rose Minasian, 95, passed away Thursday, February 12, 2015. She was the daughter of the late Hagop and Verkin (Simonian) Minasian. Born in Aleppo, Syria, on Feb. 8, 1920, she spent her early childhood in Worcester, MA and spent most of her life in Whitinsville, MA, graduating from Northbridge High School in 1939. In later years, she...
Frank B. Peters
Feb 12, 2015
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Frank B. Peters, 93, a resident of Worcester for 80 years, passed away Thursday, February 12, 2015 in the Mt. St. Vincent Care Center in Holyoke, MA. His wife of 60 years, Violet M. (Larson) Peters predeceased him. He leaves a daughter, Diane M. White and her husband Ken of Tampa, Florida, a son Bruce A. Peters and...
Charles W. Walsh
Feb 11, 2015
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Charles Walsh died February 12, 2015 at home with his loving wife and his devoted daughter Jane as his caregiver at his side. He was born May 25, 1925 in Cambridge. Son of the late Thomas and Gertude (Farrel) Walsh. He grew up in the Cambridge and Worcester area. Charles served in the U.S. Army during WWII in...
Barbara J. Nugent
Feb 10, 2015
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Worcester - Barbara J. Nugent, 85, passed away on Tuesday, February 10, 2015 at St. Vincent Hospital. She leaves 2 brothers (twins) Richard Nugent of Washington, D.C. and Robert Nugent of Oak Hill, FL; and many nieces and nephews. She was pre-deceased by a brother William M. Nugent, and 2 sisters, Eleanor Clouatre and Mary O'Brien. Barbara was...
Janet L. Rickards
Feb 10, 2015
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Janet L. (Schunke) Rickards, 66, passed away on Tuesday, February 10, 2015 in the Odd Fellows Home after a long illness. She leaves her husband of 44 years, Warren "Randy" Rickards; a son Scott A. Rickards of Worcester; a daughter and son-in-law Bethany J. and Peter Dolimount of Leicester; 3 grandchildren- Michaela, Jacob, and Kathryn; and her long...
Mary Anne (Long) Hurley
Feb 10, 2015
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Venice, FL: Mary Anne (Long) Hurley formerly of Worcester passed away Tuesday, February 10, 2015 at Englewood Hospital in Englewood, Florida. The devoted mother of seven was known as a supportive nurturer with a warm smile and a generous heart - always eager to share her love, guidance and support – especially to those in times of need....
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