James M. Holderby, Sr.
Jan 28, 2014
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James M. Holderby, Sr., 74, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2014, in the Blair House of Worcester. He is survived by two sons and a daughter, Lisa Renee Holderby-Fox and her husband, Durrell Fox; James M. Holderby, Jr., and his wife Janet; and Tynan Craycraft; his life partner, Norma George; two sisters, Louise Mattison and Annemae Campbell; two...
Edward W. Marculitis
Jan 27, 2014
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Worcester - Edward W. Marculitis, 78, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Monday, January 27, 2014, at the St. Mary Health Care Center. He was born and raised in Worcester, son of the late Ann (Savage) and John Marculitis. Ed was a graduate of Commerce High and an Army veteran of the Korean Conflict. He was...
Myrtle E. Wilson
Jan 27, 2014
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Holden: Myrtle E. "Myrt" Wilson, 70, passed away on Monday, January 27, 2014 in Holden Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. She leaves two sons- James Wilson and his spouse Adam Edwards of Oakham and Michael Wilson of Nebraska; 2 daughters- Michele Wilson of San Diego, California and Natalie Jirkovsky-Fritz and her spouse Claire of San Diego, California; and 5...
Robert "Bob" Sieurin
Jan 25, 2014
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Raynham - Robert "Bob" Sieurin, 52, passed away peacefully on January 25, 2014 after a brief illness. He leaves behind his sister Kim Sieurin; his longtime friend Wendy Bunting and their beloved 18 year old cat "Pixel"; his Auntie Lena and Auntie Barbara; his cousin Jeanne; and many other aunts, uncles and cousins. Bob was born in Worcester...
Virginia A. (Sweetser) Bennett
Jan 7, 2014
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Virginia A. (Sweetser) Bennett, 70, passed away surrounded by her loving family at UMass Memorial Medical Center, University Campus, on Tuesday, January 7, 2014, after a short illness. She was born in Worcester, daughter of Dorothy B. (Leonard) and Melvin Sweetser. Ginny was a graduate of Commerce High, Worcester. She was a technician for the Evergreen Solar Co.,...
Norman B. Blodgett
Jan 5, 2014
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Worcester - Norman B. Blodgett, 85, passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side on January 5, 2014 at UMASS Medical Center. He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, and a kind caring man. Norman was born in Grafton and raised in Upton, son of John E. Blodgett and Charlotte (Hall). He graduated from Worcester Vocational...
Gladys (Skog) Carlson
Dec 30, 2013
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Shrewsbury - Gladys (Skog) Carlson, 97, passed away on Monday, December 30, 2013, in Knollwood Nursing Center. She leaves her twin children, Roberta Ziegler of Shrewsbury and Robert Carlson of Jacksonville, FL; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Walter T. Carlson, a daughter, Janet Schaedler, two brothers, Oscar and Hjalmar...
Shirley J. (Morse) Rogers
Dec 30, 2013
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Sudbury: Shirley J. (Morse) Rogers, 87, formerly of Waltham, died Monday, December 30, 2013 at home. She was the wife of the late Eugene Rogers for 59 years. Born in Worcester on November 20, 1926, daughter of the late Robert and Carolyn Morse, Mrs. Rogers worked at Carleton Willard Village Bedford for 20 years. She was a member...
Albert Richard "Dick" Howe
Dec 26, 2013
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Worcester - Albert Richard "Dick" Howe passed away Thursday, December 26, 2013, at the age of 90. He leaves his wife of 69 years, Catherine (Howe) Howe; daughter, Charlotte (Howe) Bates and her husband, Bruce; son, Keith Howe; and son, Mark Howe and his wife, Nancy; sisters Evelyn Wills and Phyllis Hammond; as well as several grandchildren and...
Irene M. Larson
Dec 22, 2013
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Worcester: Irene M. Larson, 98, passed away on December 22, 2013 in the Golden Living Center 383 Mill St. Worcester. She leaves several cousins and friends. Irene was born in North Easton, MA, daughter of Albin and Eva (Dahlborg) Larson. After graduating from High School, she worked as a custodian at Astra Pharmaceutical Company for many years. There...
William W. Winterbottom
Dec 19, 2013
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Shrewsbury — William W. Winterbottom, 85, died at Rose Monahan Hospice Residence on December 19 2013. William was born September 18 1928 in Worcester, son of the late Abel and Agnes (Wilkinson) Winterbottom. He leaves his beloved wife of 63 years, Lois (McClary) Winterbottom. He was predeceased by his sister Martha Morse and brother, The Reverend Lemuel J....
Margit T. (Rosenlund) Swanstrom
Dec 18, 2013
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Auburn - Margit T. (Rosenlund) Swanstrom, 86, passed away with family at her side on Wednesday, December 18, 2013, at the Christopher House of Worcester. She was the widow of Kenneth E. Swanstrom, Sr. Born in Worcester, Margit was the daughter of Hjordis (Thyden) and B. E. Victor Rosenlund. She was a graduate of South High School and...
David R. Kilcoyne
Dec 14, 2013
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David Ross Kilcoyne, 30, died on Saturday, December 14, 2013. He is survived by his mother, Inger-Lise (Rossener) Kilcoyne; his brothers, Sean Kilcoyne of CA and Stephen Kilcoyne and his wife Dorothy of Sterling, his sister Elizabeth Kilcoyne of Ipswich and his younger sister Margaret Kilcoyne, who he always protected, her husband Timothy Horan of Woburn, and his...
John P. Kilcoyne
Dec 8, 2013
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Worcester - John Patrick Kilcoyne, 89, died peacefully with family at his side, on Sunday, December 8, 2013. He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Inger-Lise (Rossener) Kilcoyne; his children, Sean Kilcoyne of Ca, Stephen Kilcoyne and his wife Dorothy of Sterling, Elizabeth Kilcoyne of Ipswich, Martha Kilcoyne and her husband John Voyta of Hudson, David...
Aurea (Almeida) Duggan
Dec 5, 2013
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WORCESTER - Aurea Duggan, 85, wife of accountant John F. Duggan (deceased), died on December 5, 2013 at Kindred Nursing Home in Westborough. She was born in Hudson, MA, daughter of Joseph and Izaura Almeida. A long-time Worcester resident, Aurea graduated from Commerce High School and worked for the Paul Revere Life Insurance Company. Married at Our Lady...
Glen L. Parks
Dec 2, 2013
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Worcester - Glen L. Parks, 66, died Monday, Dec. 2, 2013. Born in Worcester, he was a son of the late Doris (McClintock) and Glen Parks. He was a Vietnam Veteran Navy Seal. He is survived by 4 children, a sister, and brother. One daughter predeceased him. A Celebration of Life will be held Fri., Dec. 5, at...
A. Barbara (Ekstrom) Hultquist
Nov 30, 2013
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Holden, MA - A. Barbara (Ekstrom) Hultquist, 84, died Sat., Nov. 30, 2013, at UMass Memorial Medical Center, University Campus. Alma Barbara Ekstrom was born in Clinton, MA, daughter of Jarl S. and Alma (Bengtson) Ekstrom. She grew up in Lancaster and was a graduate of Lancaster High School. Barbara was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church and...
Elaine M. (Bratchell) Pajka
Nov 27, 2013
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Worcester, MA - Elaine M. (Bratchell) Pajka, 68, fell asleep in Jesus on Wednesday, November 27, 2013, at the Millbury Healthcare Center. She leaves behind her husband of 43 years, Frank T. Pajka; her sister and brother-in-law, Marilyn and Olin Rogers; brother-in-law, James Valenti; 6 nephews, Matthew Rogers and his wife Ramee, Dana Rogers and his wife Lisa,...
James M. Garrett
Nov 25, 2013
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Worcester, MA - James M. Garrett, 69, passed away Monday, November 25, 2013. He was born in Worcester, son of the late Catherine E. (Foley) and James J. Garrett. He was predeceased by his sister Kathleen (Garrett) Hannon in 1996. Jim is survived by his loving children, Kelly A. Garrett of Providence, RI, Michael J. Garrett of Worcester,...
Carol W. (Johnson) Lagueux
Nov 21, 2013
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Worcester, Massachusetts - Carol Winona (Johnson) Lagueux, 75, died at UMass Memorial Medical Center, University Campus, on Thursday, November 21, 2013. She leaves her husband, Gerald R. Lagueux, to whom she was married for 52 years. She also leaves three sons and their families, Richard C., Brian G., and Paul J. Lagueux. Born in Worcester, Carol was the...
