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Americo "Rico" E. Dellagrotta, Ii
Apr 23, 2014
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Americo E. DellaGrotta, II, 54, died at home surrounded by his family on Wednesday, April 23, 2014. Rico leaves his wife Connie (Cooper) DellaGrotta, a daughter, Angela DellaGrotta; two sons, Americo E. DellaGrotta, III and William DellaGrotta; a sister and brother-in-law, Karen and Robert St. Armand of Auburn; many nieces and nephews, and a sister-in-law Carol DiPanni. He...
Lembit Hans Laasberg
Apr 16, 2014
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Lembit Hans Laasberg, 91, originally from Rakvere, Estonia, and residing in Paxton, Massachusetts died Wednesday, April 16 at his home. He is survived by the following relatives living in his native country of Estonia: Ott Valgma, Enn Valgma, Dagmar Raiet, and Daisy Laasberg, all cousins. He is survived by the following family members who live in the U.S.:...
Helen H. (Johnson) Bergman
Mar 29, 2014
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Charlton: Helen H. (Johnson) Bergman, 87, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 29, 2014 at UMASS Memorial Medical Center surrounded by her loving family. Her husband of 51 years Russell L. Bergman, predeceased her in 1997. She leaves 2 daughters and their husbands: Sandra M. and Henry Sawyer of Newton, NH and Cathy and Donald Sheehan of Charlton...
Louise (Haffty) Awiszio
Mar 27, 2014
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Worcester: Louise (Haffty) Awiszio, 94, died Thursday, March 27, 2014 suddenly and unexpectedly with her family by her side. She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Harry Awiszio, a daughter Desiree Awiszio; a son Edward Awiszio and his wife Mary-Jane of North Brookfield; a granddaughter Kimberly; many nieces and nephews, grand-nieces and grand-nephews. Louise was pre-deceased...
Haig Donabedian
Mar 18, 2014
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Worcester - Haig Donabedian, 94, died Tuesday, March 18, 2014, at the St. Francis Home. He was born in Worcester, son of the late Ida (Tateosian) and Kasper Donabedian. He was an Army veteran of WWII (6953rd Army Postal Unit) and Purple Heart recipient. Mr. Donabedian was a life-long postal worker and retired from the Summer Street Worcester...
Sylvia "Sis" Gibree
Mar 16, 2014
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Sylvia "Sis" Gibree, 78, passed away Sunday, March 16, 2014, surrounded by loved ones. She was born in Worcester, daughter of F. William and G. Sylvia (LaForce) Gibree and graduated from Girl's Trade School. She worked at Parker Manufacturing Co., for many years as a lead in quality control before becoming Assistant Supervisor. She retired from UMass Memorial...
Ernest Koumpis
Mar 15, 2014
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Worcester: Ernest Koumpis, 67, passed away on Saturday, March 15, 2014 at home surrounded by his loving family after an illness. His beloved wife of 25 years, Robin L. (Johnson) Koumpis predeceased him in 2010. He leaves a son Derek Koumpis of North Grafton; a daughter- Eleni Koumpis and her fiance Benjamin Pasley; 3 grandchildren- Tyrae Sims, Arianna...
Isaac O. Sanden
Mar 15, 2014
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Worcester, MA - Isaac O. Sanden, infant son of Alexander D. Sanden and Sarah A. Czubek, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on Saturday, March 15, 2014. Besides his parents, he leaves his maternal grandmother Denise Czubek, his paternal grandparents, Eric and Wendy Sanden; his paternal great-grandparents, Ron and Charline Crocker, Carol and Allan Dunn, and Dan and Barbara...
John W. Meader
Mar 7, 2014
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John William Meader, 82, of Rainbow City, Alabama, formerly of Northborough, Massachusetts, passed away on March 7, 2014. Born in La Crosse, Wisconsin to Glenn S. and Elizabeth (McDonald) Meader, John graduated from Heidelberg (Germany) High School and received Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). He is a member...
Carolyn C. (Nelson) Stowe
Mar 5, 2014
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Boylston - Carolyn "Kewpie" C. (Nelson) Stowe, 71, passed away Wednesday, March 5, 2014, at UMass Memorial Medical Center, University Campus. She was born in Holden, daughter of Colvin (MacNutt) and Oliver W. Nelson, Sr., and was a graduate of South High School and the Salter School. Carolyn was a member of the First Congregational Church of Boylston,...
Rose R. (Ducharme) Granger
Mar 5, 2014
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Worcester, MA - Rose R. (Ducharme) Granger, 86, passed away on Ash Wednesday, March 5, 2014, at UMASS Memorial Medical Center. She was pre-deceased by her husband, George R. Granger, her 4 brothers Henry, Adelard (Al), Charles, and Louis Ducharme; her 2 sisters Mary G. Mason, Mary E. Bousquet; and her nephew David Ducharme. She leaves behind many...
Earl R. Taylor
Mar 2, 2014
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Worcester: Earl Robert Taylor, 83, passed away on March 2, 2014. He was born in Worcester, son of the late Earl and Rose (Newman) Taylor. He graduated from North High School class of 1948, Clark University class of 1953, and Worcester Jr. College, class of 1963. He proudly served his country in the US Army during the Korean...
Carol J. Hanson
Mar 2, 2014
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Newtonville, MA - Carol J. Hanson, 55, died unexpectedly March 2, 2014, at her home. She was born on March 15, 1958, in Palmer, MA, daughter of the late Eldora V. (Rundgren) and Rolf S. Hanson. After graduation from South High School in Worcester, MA, Carol continued her education and earned an undergraduate degree at Framingham State College...
William A. Bloom
Feb 27, 2014
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William A. Bloom, 93, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Thurs., Feb. 27, 2014. He leaves his wife of 65 years, Evelyn (Dighton) Bloom; a son and two daughters and their husbands, William A. Bloom, Jr., Claudia and George Lloyd, and Paula and Patrick McAdam with whom he lived, all of Shrewsbury. He also leaves 4...
Carl F. Carlson
Feb 26, 2014
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Holden – Carl F. Carlson, 97, passed away at home on Wednesday, February 26, 2014. His wife of 63 years, Edith "Edie" Carlson, died in 2010. He was born in the Quinsigamond neighborhood of Worcester on October 4, 1916, son of Alice and Nils Carlson. He attended Worcester city schools and served in Company B of the 813th...
Laura E. (Fassett) Taylor
Feb 25, 2014
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Worcester, MA - Laura E. (Fassett) Taylor, 82, passed away at Autumn Village on Tuesday, February 25, 2014. She was born in Worcester, one of eight children to Vera L. (Salisbury) and Joseph G. Fassett. Laura was a graduate of the former David Hale Fanning Trade High School for Girls and a member of Saint Michael's on the...
Stanley G. Nelson
Feb 21, 2014
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Worcester: Stanley G. Nelson, 76, passed away on Friday, February 21, 2014 at home, "during his 76th revolution around the sun". He leaves 2 sons Erik S. Nelson and his wife Darlene of Winchendon and Kurt I. Nelson and his wife Amy of Bedford, NH; 2 grandsons- Reed and Brooks Nelson; a brother Peter T. Nelson; and a...
Sadie C. Goesch
Feb 21, 2014
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Worcester: Sadie C. (Hirschfeld) Goesch, 70, passed away on Friday, February 21, 2014 at Saint Vincent's Hospital surrounded by her loving family after a long illness. She leaves her husband of 45 years, William H. Goesch, a son Michael F. Goesch of Hinsdale, NH; a daughter Kristina L. Goesch and her fiance Chris Berardi of Medford; 2 sisters-...
Constance F. Nassar
Feb 21, 2014
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Surrounded by her loved ones, Constance Faith Nassar, 77, of Stuart, daughter of the late Gamil and Rose Nassar, passed away peacefully on February 21, 2014 at Martin Memorial Hospital in Stuart, Florida. She is survived by sister-in-law, Doris Nassar of Palm City, niece Diane, and husband Bill Lents of Port Saint Lucie, nephews Jim and wife Sandy...
Rita K. (Curnin) Carlson
Feb 19, 2014
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Punta Gorda, FL: Rita K (Curnin) Carlson, 89, former resident of Shrewsbury, passed away on Wednesday, February 19 in Tidewell Hospital Englewood, FL. She was a loving mother of a daughter Catherine R. Riley of Florida, with whom she lived, two sons Michael A. Pennaccia Jr. and his wife Bobbi of Spencer, and Bradford E. Carlson and his...
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