Carol A. Harootian
Oct 5, 2014
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Carol A. Harootian, 72, passed away on Sunday, October 5, 2014 at UMASS Memorial Medical Center- University Campus after an illness. She leaves a brother Simon G. " George" Harootian, Jr. and his wife Roberta of Worcester; 2 nephews- Simon G. Harootian III and his wife Susan of RI and Mark Harootian and his wife Sara DeRosa of...
Michael J. Bigwood
Oct 4, 2014
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Michael J. Bigwood, 37, of Worcester and Spencer, passed away Saturday, October 4, 2014. He leaves his mother, Maryann (Bigwood) Flagg, grandparents, Ruth Aubin and Virginia Flagg, sons, Shane Bowen, Nathan Bigwood and Justin Debs, daughters, Alissa Ruel, and Brianna Debs, and their parents, Jamie Bowen who was a long-time high school sweetheart and Christina Bedford, mother of...
John H. Curran, Jr.
Oct 2, 2014
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Webster: John H. Curran, Jr., 56, passed away on Thursday, October 2, 2014 at UMASS Memorial Medical Center after an illness. He leaves a son Jonathan Curran and his significant other Valentina Ramos , with whom he lived, of Webster, 2 daughters- Kristy Dighton and her fiance Michael Richford of Millbury, and Melissa and her husband Gregory Devlin...
Elin Freeman
Oct 2, 2014
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Worcester - Elin Freeman, 102, of the Lutheran Home, passed away Thursday, October 2, 2014. Elin is survived by cousins Elaine Marley and Dennis Hammarsten and their families, as well as dear friends, Marcy and Matthew Ostrow and their children, Rachel, Emma, Sam, Naomi, and Madeline. She was predeceased by sisters, Elsie and Helga. Elin was born in...
Ellen (Winship) Clark Shaw
Sep 27, 2014
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Ellen (Winship) Clark Shaw, 91, died peacefully on Saturday, September 27, 2014 in Beaumont Nursing Home. She is survived by her sons Davis W. Clark and his girlfriend Tammy Lapointe of Maine, Richard A. Clark and his wife Eileen of Holden, four grandchildren and several great grandchildren. Ellen was predeceased by her first husband Allen F. Clark (40...
James L. Denman, Sr.
Sep 23, 2014
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Worcester - James L. Denman Sr., 86, passed away Tuesday, September 23, 2014. He leaves his wife of 64 years, Ruth (Hill) Denman; two sons, James L. Denman Jr. and his wife Sandra of Haverhill and Steven A. Denman and his wife Debora of Charlton; a brother, LaVerne Denman of Waterloo, NY; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and several...
Gertrude Warren
Sep 20, 2014
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Worcester: Gertrude Ruth (Cody) Warren, age 85, passed away peacefully and surrounded by her loved ones on Saturday, September 20 in Worcester. She was born and raised in Putnam, CT. She was one of five children born to the late Ina Aldrich and John Cody and was predeceased by her husband, Lloyd Warren. Gertrude will forever be remembered...
Barclay M. (Minton) Wadas
Sep 12, 2014
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Marlborough: Barclay M Wadas, 44, passed away on September 12, 2014 of renal failure due to diabetes. She was born May 21, 1970 in Princeton, New Jersey, daughter of Susan and Roy H. Minton. Barclay grew up in Rocky Hill and Skillman NJ where she developed a skill for horsemanship and flying airplanes. She graduated Montgomery High School....
Joyce C. (Amidon) D'Ambra
Sep 11, 2014
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Joyce C. (Amidon) D'Ambra, 82, passed away Thursday, September 11, 2014. She leaves her beloved husband, Alfred A. D'Ambra, to whom she was married for 26 years. Joyce was born in Worcester, daughter of Dorothy (Vickstrom) and William H. Amidon. She was an active member of Wesley United Methodist Church. Joyce loved swimming and was a 20-year member...
Jane "Sheena" Kerr Doyle
Sep 7, 2014
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Worcester - Jane "Sheena" Doyle, 77, widow of James C. Doyle, Sr., died Sept 7, 2014. She was born in Forth, Scotland, one of four daughters of Jane L. (Blair) and Robert Kerr. Sheena retired from Norton Company. She loved knitting, bingo, Foxwoods, Cape Cod, reading, and crossword puzzles. She leaves her sisters, Vanessa MacCallum, and her husband...
Charlotte Avis (Osborn) Joyce
Sep 7, 2014
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Worcester - Charlotte Avis (Osborn) Joyce, widow of Oliver Beard Joyce, passed away Saturday, September 7, 2014, at the Beaumont Skilled Nursing Center. She was born in Worcester on May 3, 1927, daughter of the late Esther Brigham (Rumrill) and Raymond Franklin Osborn. Charlotte graduated from Worcester Girls Trade School. She retired from General Electric in 1973 after...
Barbara J. (Christenson) Pisto
Sep 6, 2014
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Barbara J. (Christenson) Pisto, 82, passed away on Saturday, September 6, 2014 in the Beaumont Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center. Her husband of over 30 years, Anthony G. Pisto predeceased her in 1992. She leaves a son Lawrence W. Pisto of Worcester. Barbara was born in Worcester, daughter of the late Arthur and Axcelia (Brunmark) Christenson. She graduated...
Dorothy R. (Kehew) Hayes
Sep 6, 2014
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Dorothy R. (Kehew) Hayes, 85, passed away on Saturday, September 6, 2014 at the Lutheran Healthcare Center in Worcester. She leaves her husband of 58 years, Daniel F. Hayes; 2 daughters Donna R. Hayes and Doreen M. Hayes-Abbe and her partner George Earley of Worcester; a son David F. Hayes and his wife Laura Hayes of Springfield, VA;...
Catherine (Duggan) Feen
Sep 6, 2014
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Catherine (Duggan) Feen, 94, has said good-bye to her family and friends and has joined her husband Frank and deceased loved ones in the fullness of life. Her family extends heartfelt gratitude to her caregivers at the Rose Monahan Hospice Center and the Oakdale Nursing Home. Catherine leaves her daughter Cathleen Tierney (Paul), sons Gary Feen (Karen), and...
Eleanor Ruth (Archibald) Somerville
Sep 3, 2014
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Eleanor Ruth (Archibald) Somerville, 100, of Knollwood Nursing Center, Worcester, MA, died peacefully on September 3, 2014. Born in Lawrence, MA on July 4, 1914, she was the only child of the late George F. and Marion E. (Herron) Archibald. Eleanor graduated in 1930 from Lawrence High School. She received a B.A. degree in Music from Lowell State...
Carole Ann (Flynn) Distefano Coakley
Aug 29, 2014
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Worcester - Carole Ann (Flynn) DiStefano Coakley, 75, passed away peacefully at home, Friday, August 29, 2014, with family by her side. She was the widow of Robert J. Coakley. She leaves 3 sons and 2 daughters: Jerilyn Frances Ward and her husband, Michael, of Maine; Mathew Robert DiStefano of Worcester; Mark Salvatore DiStefano of Auburn and daughter-in-law...
Margaret M. (Forand) Horan
Aug 29, 2014
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Margaret M. (Forand) Horan, 82, passed away Friday, August 29, 2014, at the Holy Trinity Nursing & Rehab Center with family by her side. She was the widow of William T. Horan, Sr., (2001) to whom she was married for 46 years. She leaves a son and 2 daughters, William T. Horan and his partner, Maria Biscardi-Roche, Mary...
Loretta P. (Garney) Nordgren
Aug 27, 2014
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WORCESTER, MA - Loretta P. (Garney) Nordgren, 85, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 27, 2014, at the Worcester Health Center at Autumn Village. She was the widow of Walter F. Nordgren, to whom she was married for nearly 60 years. She leaves two children, Kevin F. Nordgren and his wife, Meryl, and Lisa Fortin; 4 grandchildren, Matthew,...
Phyllis A. (Conner) Hickox
Aug 25, 2014
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Phyllis A. (Conner) Hickox, 71, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, August 25, 2014. She leaves her husband, Jeffrey P. Hickox, to whom she was married for 39 years. She also leaves two sons and two daughters, Thomas Bullis, Jacqueline Linnus, Patrick Bullis and his wife, Karen, and Catherine Knapp and her husband, Chris; a brother, Robert...
Francis L. Gannon
Aug 25, 2014
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Francis L. Gannon, 63, died August 25, 2014 in the Wrentham Developmental Center. He leaves three brothers, Paul J. and his wife Joanne of Southborough, David W. of Worcester and Robert C. of Northbridge. He leaves a nephew and two nieces, Paul Jr., Justine Gannon and Julie Leyshon and her husband Bradley. He also leaves a great niece...
