John Stephen Anderson
Mar 2, 2012
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New Bedford, MA - John S. Anderson, 45, passed away Friday, March 2, 2012 as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was born in Worcester and is survived by his parents Beverly Anderson of Millbury, MA and James D. Anderson of AZ; a brother and sister-in-law James E. and Deborah Anderson of NC; and...
Genesis Ahira Elvers-Fahey
Feb 29, 2012
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Matthew 5:4 God blesses those who mourn, for they will be comforted. Genesis Ahira Elvers-Fahey was born at 4:56 PM on December 1, 2011 at UMass Memorial Hospital in Worcester to Anne W. Elvers-Fahey of Amherst, Massachusetts and Yeshaq Warren, also of Amherst. Having been cared for by the medical angels at UMass Memorial NICU for three months,...
Betty M. (Fields) Kary
Feb 27, 2012
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Betty M. (Fields) Kary, 81, passed away at UMass Lake Avenue after a brief illness on Monday, February 27, 2012, surrounded by her loving family. She leaves her husband of 64 years, Raymond M. Kary, 3 children, Michael R. Kary and his wife Helen of CT, Donna M. Kary, and Raymond J. Kary and his wife Marge of...
Omer C. Bedard
Feb 21, 2012
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Arcadia, FL - Omer C. Bedard, widower of Janice M. Bedard, passed away in Twentynine Palms, CA. Mr. Bedard lived in Worcester most of his life and retired to Arcaadia, Florida. A graveside service will be held at Worcester County Memorial Park, 217 Richards Avenue, Paxton, MA, at 10:00 am on Monday, February 27, 2012.
Christopher P. Baril
Feb 20, 2012
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Chris Baril, owner and operator of Worcester County Pest Control, passed away Feb. 20, 2012. He leaves his wife of 12 years and best friend of 23 years Erin (Dutcher) Baril, 2 sons at home Dylan C. and Byron C. Baril, parents Gloria (Zona) and Theodore Baril, brothers Michael and Todd Baril, grandmother Catherine Zona, and their families....
Theodore F. Shea
Feb 19, 2012
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West Boylston - Theodore F. Shea, 81, passed away Sunday, February 19, 2012 in UMass Memorial Medical Center - University Campus. His wife, Dorothy (Johnson) Shea died in 1992. He leaves his daughter and son-in-law, Linda E. and Gary Graves of New Hampshire; son and daughter-in-law, Steven E. and Carol Shea of FL; sister, Patricia Austen; and two...
Arthur F. Vitaris
Feb 18, 2012
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Worcester - Arthur F. Vitaris, 87, passed away peacefully after a brief illness on Saturday, February 18, 2012, at Notre Dame Long Term Care Facility in Worcester. He was predeceased by his wife of over 58 years, Gloria (Bennett) Vitaris in 2009. Arthur leaves two sons, Ronald F. Vitaris and his wife Robin of Worcester and Kevin J....
Patricia A. (Doherty) Dibenedetto
Feb 17, 2012
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Patricia A. (Doherty) DiBenedetto, 77, passed away on Friday, February 17, 2012 surrounded by her loving family. Her beloved husband of 57 years, John S. "Johnny Dee" DiBenedetto, died this past May. She leaves her son, John J. DiBenedetto and his former wife Cheryl; her daughter and son-in-law, Diane and Paul Cotter of Paxton; grandchildren, Robert, Jeannine, Sheena-Rae,...
Charlotte E. Welch
Feb 16, 2012
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Worcester - Charlotte E. (Floto) Welch, 99, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Feb. 16, 2012, at the Christopher House. She leaves nieces, Nancy Matthews of Midlothian, VA and Barbara Truelson of Shrewsbury. A graveside service will be held at Hope Cemetery at 12 Noon on Wednesday, Feb. 22. Nordgren Memorial Chapel, 300 Lincoln St. is directing arrangements. In...
Patricia J. (Sargent) Petersen
Feb 11, 2012
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Patricia J. (Sargent) Petersen, 85, widow of Rev. Charles O. Petersen, Sr., passed away Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012, at Radius Healthcare. She leaves her son, Charles O. Petersen, Jr., and his wife Judy; and 2 grandsons, Jarrod and Jacob Petersen. She was predeceased by her daughter Deborah Petersen and her sister Martha Campbell. Patricia Jean was born in...
Matthew H. Green
Feb 5, 2012
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Matthew Henrik Green, 46, of Worcester and Shrewsbury, died suddenly on Sunday, February 5, 2012. He leaves his loving wife of 23 years Maria (Razzano) Green, son Nicholas Green, father Roger Green and stepmother Wilda of Portsmouth, NH., grandfather Kenneth Nystrom of Worcester, brother Jeff Green and his wife Susan of Boxford, sister Beth and her husband Tim...
Linda E. (Welch) Crossman
Feb 5, 2012
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Linda E. (Welch) Crossman, 52, of Hudson and Lancaster, passed away suddenly on Sunday, February 5, 2012. She leaves her daughter and son-in-law, Angela (Crossman) and Steven Mero of Boylston; her beloved granddaughter, Courtney Mero; 4 brothers, Steven Davidson, John Davidson, Arthur Davidson, and Timothy Davidson; 5 sisters, Judy Maglio, Christine "Anny" Gately, Dianne Pollock, Joanne Carey, and...
Howard A. "Howie" Peterson
Feb 4, 2012
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Oxford - Howard A. "Howie" Peterson died on Saturday, February 4, 2012, at age 86, surrounded by his family. He leaves behind his wife, Virginia M. (Nelson) Peterson, to whom he was married for over 52 years. Howard also leaves a sister, Edna Hill, a son Jeff, a daughter Karin, a daughter-in-law Sharlene, and three granddaughters, Hannah, Emma,...
Frank J. Harwood
Feb 3, 2012
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Frank J. Harwood, 36, died unexpectedly on Friday, February 3, 2012. Frank leaves his beloved daughter, Deniella Harwood; his father Frank G. Harwood of Worcester; his mother, Judy (Taylor) Feldman of Hudson; his brother, Richard Harwood of Vinyl Haven, ME; his sisters Lisa Harwood of Hudson, Jackie Harwood of Worcester, and Darlen Harwood of Vinyl Haven, ME; and...
Fay A. (Bevilacqua) Ekberg
Feb 2, 2012
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Fay A. (Bevilacqua) Ekberg, 79, of Worcester, passed away on Thursday, February 2, 2012. Her husband of 39 years, Henry R. Ekberg died in 1995. Her sister June E. Sheridan predeceased her on Oct. 15, 2011. She is survived by her four children, six grandchildren, and 2 great-grandchildren: Peter Ekberg and his wife Jeanne of Plymouth, Kathy (Ekberg)...
Surapi Sue "Gee" (Surabian) Bezdegian
Jan 31, 2012
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Surapi Sue "Gee" (Surabian) Bezdegian, 86, of Worcester died in her home surrounded by her loving family on January 31, 2012. Surapi was born in Worcester on January 20, 1926 and lived here all of her life. Surapi was predeceased by her loving husband of 60 years, Aram Edward Bezdegian, who passed away in 2007. Surapi was also...
Robert M. Midgley
Jan 30, 2012
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Shrewsbury - Robert M. Midgley, 87, passed away Monday, January 30, 2012, at UMass Memorial Medical Center - University Campus. He leaves his wife of 65 years, Shirley M. (Anderson) Midgley and two daughters Wendy R. Midgley of Sutton and Lucinda L. Midgley of Lee. He is also survived by a sister Susan B. Pearson, sister-in-law Ruby Woodworth,...
Gertrude F. (Gregson) Alex Anderson
Jan 29, 2012
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Worcester - Gertrude F. (Gregson) Alex Anderson, 92, passed away on Sunday, January 29, 2012 at home. Her husband of 45 years, Alvan H. Anderson predeceased her in 1999. She leaves two sons, James M. Alex and his wife Angela of Dennis and John H. Anderson and his wife Sharon of Worcester; a daughter Susan J. Brackett and...
Gloria V. (Erickson) Rose
Jan 25, 2012
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Auburn - Gloria V. (Erickson) Rose, 88, passed away Wednesday, January 25, 2012, at UMass Memorial Medical Center - University Campus, with family by her side. Her husband of 49 years, Gordon E. Rose, died in 1992. Gloria was born in Worcester, daughter of Annie Mae Penniman (Ekberg) and Victor A. Erickson. She was a graduate of Auburn...
Ethel E. (Danielson) Backstrom
Jan 22, 2012
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Holden - Ethel E. (Danielson) Backstrom, 91, passed away on Sunday, January 22, 2012, at home. Her husband of 50 years, Henry A. Backstrom, predeceased her in 1990. Ethel leaves one daughter, Jean Brunter, widow of the late John Brunter of NY; two grandsons, Ted Brunter of FL and Randy Brunter and his wife, Patricia, of CA; five...
