James F. Oliver
Jul 20, 2014
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Boylston - James F. Oliver, 78, passed away peacefully at home with family by his side on Sunday, July 20, 2014. He leaves his wife of 30 years, Beverly A. (Kayer) Hakenson-Oliver; two sons, Jimmy Lee Oliver of Sutton and John H. Oliver of Northbridge and their families; His beloved "daughter" by heart, Laura Dyke, who dedicated herself...
Marilyn (Nylin) Brooks
Jul 20, 2014
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Worcester - Marilyn (Nylin) Brooks, 83, died peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Sunday July 20, 2014, at the Rose Monahan Hospice Home. Marilyn leaves her husband of 56 years, R. Emerson Brooks, 3 sons Roger Brooks and his wife Rene of New Hampshire, Jonathan Brooks and his wife Shelley of Charlton, Jeremy Brooks and his wife...
Jeanette Ann (Gagne) Johnson
Jul 10, 2014
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Worcester, MA - Jeanette Ann Johnson, 82, passed away July 10, 2014 in her home at Tatnuck Park surrounded by family. Her husband of 34 years, Walter Joseph Johnson III, died in 1989. She leaves a daughter, Susan A. Seeley; three sons, Walter J. Johnson IV, Peter G. Johnson, and David M. Johnson; nine grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren....
Sidney Vernon (Bud) Rudge
Jul 10, 2014
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Sidney Vernon (Bud) Rudge, 93, died Thursday, July 10, at Blaire House of Worcester. He was predeceased in 2013 by his beloved wife of 70 years, Anna Eleanor (Selen) Rudge. A lifelong resident of Worcester, he was born to Alfred H. and Annie E. (Greenhalge) Rudge, the 2nd of 5 sons. He grew up in Quinsigamond Village and...
Shirley I. (Fjellman) Vik
Jul 10, 2014
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Shirley I. (Fjellman) Vik, 92, passed away Thursday, July 10, 2014, at UMass Memorial Medical Center. Shirley was born in Worcester, daughter of Edla (Stengvist) and Carl G. Fjellman and was a graduate of Commerce High School. Shirley worked at Guaranty Bank & Trust in the Encoding Department for several years. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran...
John A. Fowler
Jul 9, 2014
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Spencer, MA - John A. Fowler, 84, passed away Wednesday, July 9, 2014, at Saint Vincent Hospital with his family by his side. He leaves his wife, Martha (Avery) Fowler; two daughters, Nancy Ann and her husband Brian C. McGann of Brimfield and Ann Marie and her husband Stephen B. Lougie of Hubbardston; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren....
Doreen Sey
Jun 30, 2014
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Worcester: Doreen Sey, 61, passed away on Monday, June 30, 2014 at UMass Medical Center. She leaves 3 brothers and 3 sisters, an uncle, and several cousins. Doreen was born in Ghana, daughter of Stephen and Rebecca (Aquah) Mensah. She was a proud home-maker and enjoyed singing as a member of the Wesley United Methodist Church choir. Calling...
Ronald E. Josephson
Jun 29, 2014
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Worcester: Ronald E. Josephson, 65, passed away on June 29, 2014 due to a boating accident. He leaves his wife of 42 years, Linda (LaPorte) Josephson and 2 daughters, Ellen Josephson of Worcester; Edna Wilson-Seelen and her husband Neil Seelen of Ware, 2 granddaughters: Elizabeth and Jenna; and many close friends. Ronald was preceded by his granddaughter Eternity...
Francis A. Blash
Jun 26, 2014
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Francis A. Blash, 90, passed away on Thursday, June 26, 2014 at his home. He leaves 2 sons- Dan and his wife Elizabeth Blash of Auburn, and Francis M. Blash of Whitinsville; 3 grandchildren Ellen, Daniel, and James Blash; 2 sisters- Nellie Peterson of Worcester, to whom he was very close, and Helen Borek and her husband Joe...
David M. Higgins
Jun 24, 2014
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Holden: David M. Higgins, 55, died Tuesday June 24, 2014. He leaves his wife of 28 years Cherie (Powers) Higgins, a son and daughter-in-law Jonathan and Deborah Higgins of South Carolina; 2 grandchildren, David's pride and joys- Aleena June and Caleb J. Higgins; Harrison Locke, whom David loved like a son; and many nieces and nephews. He also...
Ana R. Delosangeles
Jun 24, 2014
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Worcester: Ana R. (Flores) Delosangeles, 67, passed away on Tuesday, June 24, 2014. She leaves her children- Jose Flores, Maria Perez, Carlos Perez, Richard and Dawn Perez; 9 grandchildren- Anna Marie, Christina and Christopher Orozco, Laura Boeninghaus, Daniel, Justine, Adriana, Jason, and Carlos Antonio Perez; 3 great-grandchildren Miguel Rivera, Aniel Orozco, and Julian Dalvia; 4 brothers- Jose, Jose...
Lawrence Derry
Jun 23, 2014
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Lawrence J Derry died of natural causes at the Horizon Bay Assisted Living Facility, Vero Beach Florida on June 23, 2014. He was born in Worcester, Massachusetts April 12, 1921 to Christina V (Shea) and Henry Derry. He graduated from North High School, Worcester, MA. in 1939 and Clark College (AKA, University), Worcester MA, in 1942 with a...
Sally (Pashoian) Yagjian
Jun 9, 2014
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Rancho Cordova, CA - Sally (Pashoian) Yagjian, 94, formerly of Worcester, entered peacefully into Heaven on June 9, 2014 at home, surrounded by family. She is reunited with her husband, Ralph A.Yagjian, who predeceased her in 1980. She was the last surviving member of her sibling group, predeceased by Alice, Lucy, Zack, Norman, Tony and Tommy. She leaves...
Cosmo H. Giumentaro
Jun 2, 2014
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Worcester - Cosmo H. Giumentaro, 88, passed away Monday, June 2, 2014, at UMass Memorial Medical Center - University Campus after an extended illness. He leaves his wife of over 63 years, Jennie M. (Grillo) Giumentaro; sons, Joseph L. Giumentaro of Worcester and Stephen Giumentaro and his wife Chrystal of CT; sister, Norma J. Blanchard of Auburn; brothers,...
Grace M. (Unge) Fisher
Jun 1, 2014
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Grace M. (Unge) Fisher, 95, passed away Sun. June 1, 2014 in Oakdale Rehab Center. She leaves her daughter and son-in-law Lynne and John Buckley; 2 grandsons- Phillip and Brian Buckley; and a brother-in-law Norman Ekholm of Worcester. She was pre-deceased by her husband Roland A. Fisher in 1979. Grace was born in Auburn, daughter of the late...
Evelyn M. (Dighton) Bloom
May 31, 2014
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Evelyn M. (Dighton) Bloom, 88, passed away surrounded by her loving family Saturday, May 31, 2014. Her husband of 65 years, William A. Bloom, died in February. She leaves a son and two daughters and their husbands, William A. Bloom, Jr., Claudia and George Lloyd, and Paula and Patrick McAdam with whom she lived - all of Shrewsbury....
Elsie P. (Phillips) Carlson
May 30, 2014
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Worcester - Elsie P. (Phillips) Carlson, 80, passed away at home in the early hours of Friday, May 30, 2014, with her devoted husband Alvar A. Carlson and her loving children at her side. She leaves her husband of 50 years, Alvar A. Carlson; sons, James J. Heelan Jr. of Portland, Oregon; Philip G. Carlson and partner John...
Gloria M. (Nyberg) Kauppila
May 30, 2014
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Holden, MA - Gloria M. "Glo" (Nyberg) Kauppila, 90, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 30, 2014 after a brief stay at the Lutheran Home in Worcester. She was born and raised in Worcester, daughter of the late Axel and Olga (Peterson) Nyberg. She graduated from Commerce High School and lived most of her life in Worcester before...
Ann E. (White) Capuano
May 24, 2014
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Ann E. (White) Capuano, 79, died peacefully May 24, 2014 at the Odd Fellows Home. She leaves her two sons Michael Capuano and his wife Jill of Worcester and Steven G. Capuano of Shrewsbury, grandchildren Jennifer and Jonathan Bergstrom, Ryan Capuano, and great granddaughter Ritina. She is predeceased by her husband Victor P. Capuano, daughter in law Rita-Ann,...
Winifred "Winnie" I. (Bowden) Arola
May 23, 2014
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Winifred "Winnie" I. (Bowden) Arola, 98, died peacefully May 23, 2014. She was the widow of Rudolph J. Arola, who died in 1971. Born in New Bedford, she was a daughter of Annie (Hampton) and Frederick A. Bowden. She served in Women's Army Corps (WAC). Winnie operated the family business, Bowden Fish and Chips on Grafton Street. She...
