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Heather Johnson
Dec 7, 2024
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Worcester: Heather Johnson, 54, passed away on Saturday, December 7, 2024 in UMASS Memorial Medical Center, University Campus. She leaves a son Dustin LaVenture; a daughter Allyson LaVenture and her boyfriend Marcus Ducharme; a sister Carrie Horn; her father Barry Johnson; and her step father Norman Collette. She was predeceased by her partner of over 30 years Christian...
Bengt "Ben" Hellberg
Dec 6, 2024
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Bengt "Ben" Eric Hellberg, 74, of Worcester, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on December 6, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Despite facing serious health challenges in recent years, Ben's unwavering courage and ability to greet life with a smile left a lasting impression on all who knew him. Born on October 17, 1950, in Worcester, Massachusetts, Ben was...
Dorothy Pallangury
Dec 5, 2024
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Worcester: Dorothy Pallangury passed away peacefully on December 5, 2024 in Oakdale Rehabilitation in West Boylston. She leaves a niece, her care taker, Donna Odorski-MacLean and her husband Donald of Paxton, nephews Thomas Odorski and his wife Alexandra of Worcester, David Odorski and his wife Diane of CT, and ten grandnieces and grandnephews, whom she adored. She was...
Donna J. Mancini
Nov 24, 2024
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Worcester: Donna J. (Loiseau) Mancini passed away peacefully on November 24th. She was born to George and Doris Loiseau in Shrewsbury, MA and grew up on Lake Quinsigamond. She was married to the love of her life Ronald Mancini, who she lost far too soon after 31 years of marriage. Donna worked at a few iconic restaurants during...
Helen Keng
Nov 20, 2024
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Keng Helen Mumuluh (née Aseh), affectionately known as Mami Leo, aged 70, was born in Babanki Tungo, Cameroon, and passed away on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. She is survived by her husband of 48 years marriage, Pa Michael Mumuluh (Pa Leo); her children, Immaculate, Leonard, Laura, Roland, Francis, Bernard, and Roy; 14...
Arthur "Red" "Art" Lavallee, Jr.
Nov 19, 2024
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****Arthur 'Red' or 'Art' Sylva Lavallee, Jr.**** Son of Arthur S. Lavallee, Sr. (d 1963) and Asenath Mary née Gove Lavallee (d 2007 m: Joseph Callery). Born May 29, 1933, left this world November 19, 2024. He was the only son and had three sisters, Ann (d 2008, m: Edwin Hendrickson), Mary (d 2018, m: Robert LaRoche), and...
Gertrude Gachau
Nov 15, 2024
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Worcester: Gertrude W. Gachau, 77, passed away on Friday, November 15, 2024 in UMASS Memorial Medical Center, University Campus. She leaves 2 sons- Emmeaul Wainaina Gachau and Dennis Gachau; 3 daughters- Jane Gachau, Teresia Gachau and Rosa Waweru; 6 grandchildren; 3 sisters and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband James G. Wainaina and by...
Kimberly Hope Jewart
Nov 12, 2024
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Kimberly Hope Jewart, born October 2, 1978, in Seoul, Korea, died November 12, 2024, as a result of bile duct cancer. She is survived by her mother, Sally Jewart, of Springfield, Virginia; her father, Jim Jewart, of Worcester, Massachusetts, and his wife Ellen; her children, Fionn, 17, and Maelyn, 11; her brother, Eric Jewart, of Lincoln, Massachusetts, and...
Richard A. Brandt
Nov 10, 2024
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Charlton: Richard A. Brandt, 85, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 10, 2024 in the Overlook Masonic Health Center. He leaves a son Jeffrey Brandt and his wife Lauren of Falmouth; and a daughter Wendy Brandt and her husband Willem of Boston. He was predeceased by his wife of 65 years, Mary "Geri" Brandt. Richard was born in...
Beth Wangui Irungu
Nov 6, 2024
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Worcester: Beth Wangui Irungu, 57, passed away on November 6, 2024 in Beaumont Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center in Westborough following an illness. She leaves her children Paul, Faith and Gloria and many close friends. Beth was born in Nairobi, Kenya, daughter of Paul M. Ruihi and Phyllis Wangechi. She came to the United States and earned a...
Roger E. Deschenes
Nov 6, 2024
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Shrewsbury: Roger E. Deschenes, 71, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, November 6, 2024 in UMASS Memorial Medical Center, University Campus. He leaves his wife of 27 years, Linda (Bier) Deschenes; 3 stepchildren -Jeffrey Grainger (Bridget), Andrew Grainger, and Tracy Weeks (Tom); grandchildren Daulton Grainger and Raiden Weeks; a brother Raymond Deschenes; a sister Louise Auclair and her husband...
Judith M. Aubin
Nov 3, 2024
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Worcester: Judith M. Aubin, 77, passed away peacefully on November 3, 2024 in UMASS Memorial Medical Center- University Campus after an illness. She leaves three sisters- Jacqueline P. (Aubin) Trudeau, Joan R. (Aubin) Peterson of Texas, and Joyce-Ann (Aubin) Allen; and 6 nieces and nephews. Judy was born in Worcester, daughter of the late Norman and Ruth (Erickson)...
Jean-Paul Moradian
Oct 31, 2024
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Worcester: Jean-Paul Moradian, 94 passed away peacefully at home October 31, 2024. He leaves several close friends and relatives. He was predeceased by his wife Sarah (Garabedian) Moradian. Jean-Paul enjoyed his times well spent with his "coffee friends" at Honey Dew Donuts His love and respect for Sarah, along with his caregivers (Lilian and family), was greater than...
Infant Savion Andrew Smith
Oct 29, 2024
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Worcester: Savion Andrew Smith, infant son of Raekwon Smith and Kayle Naoum, passed away on the day he was born- Tuesday, October 29, 2024 in UMASS Memorial Medical Center. Besides his parents he leaves his grandmother Christine Robinson; aunts Nina Smith, Tara Naoum, Jessica Enetzelis, and Laurie Howard; uncles Tyson Smith, Sameer Hampton, and Tyrese Smith; and many...
Pauline Agazarian
Oct 29, 2024
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Pauline "Piloon" (Danielian) Agazarian, 102, of Worcester fell asleep in our Lord on October 29, 2024. She was the daughter of Setrak and Azniv (Mazmanian) Danielian. She was predeceased by her husband Karekin Agazarian of 31 years and her brother John Danielian. She leaves three children: Linda Bullock of Worcester and her husband Ben, their three children, Jeremy,...
Angeline "Angie" (Pantos) Walsh
Oct 25, 2024
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West Boylston: Angeline "Angie" (Pantos) Walsh, 90, passed away peacefully on October 25, 2024 at home. She leaves behind her only daughter -Jodi Walsh, with whom she lived and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her 2 brothers- George J. Pantos and Ernest J. Pantos. Angie was born and raised in Worcester, MA, the only daughter...
Martha Fowler
Oct 20, 2024
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Worcester: Martha (Avery) Fowler, 92, formerly of Spencer, passed away on October 20, 2024 in Knollwood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She leaves 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. Martha was born in Worcester, daughter of the...
A'Zella Sky Ortiz
Oct 15, 2024
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Worcester: A'zella Sky Ortiz, 4, passed away unexpectedly on October 15, 2024 in UMASS Memorial Medical Center. She leaves her parents Krystal Romero and Francisco Ortiz; siblings Autumn Ortiz and Azyus Ortiz; her grandparents and many aunts uncles and cousins. A'zella was born in Worcester and will be remembered as a happy little girl- running around playing with...
Donna L. Keyes
Oct 11, 2024
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Stow- Donna L. (Cheetham) Keyes, 71, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, October 11, 2024. Per Donna's wishes, a memorial graveside service will be held on Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 11:00am at East Wilbraham Cemetery, Boston Road, Wilbraham, MA. To leave an online condolence message, please click on the link.
Christian "Chris" Laventure
Oct 4, 2024
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Worcester: Christian P. "Chris" LaVenture, 56, passed away unexpectedly on October 4, 2024. He leaves his son Dustin LaVenture; his daughter Allyson LaVenture and her boyfriend Marcus Ducharme; his partner of over 30 years Heather Johnson-LaVenture; 2 brothers- Joseph and his wife Bekki LaVenture, Daryl LaVenture and his partner Jen Kelley; his step mother Judy LaVenture; and many...
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