Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA
Stephen J. Doxsey
Jan 14, 2025
Stephen J. Doxsey, 69, of Sterling, MA, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, in Worcester, MA after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Born on January 17, 1955, in Poughkeepsie, New York, he was the son of the late Robert and Anna (Sadowski) Doxsey. Stephen is survived by his loving children, Will, Dylan, and Samantha Doxsey; his partner,...
Paul W. Sanders
Jan 18, 2025
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Paul W. Sanders, 61, of Worcester.
Born in Pawtucket, RI, Paul was the beloved son of Elizabeth (Bonner) Lawton and James R. Sanders.
Paul’s greatest joys were spending time with his mom on their patio; writing notes back and forth with his granddaughter, Natalia; watching football with his son, John;...
Dona R. Kirkorian
Jan 13, 2025
Dona R. (Christie) Kirkorian, 74 of Rochdale, went home to be with Jesus on Monday, January 13, 2025.
Dona was born in Worcester, a daughter of the late Harry and Dorothy (Smith) Christie. She grew up in Worcester where she received her GED and later earned her nursing degree from Quinsigamond Community College. She worked as a registered nurse at Holy...
Lucian P. "28" Pratt
Jan 17, 2025
Lucien P. Pratt, “28”, of Longs, SC, passed away peacefully on January 12, 2025, at Hock Family Pavilion Hospice, Durham, NC, after a hard-fought battle with cancer, with his fiancé, Margee, by his side.
Lou was born in Worcester on August 27, 1947, to the late Leonidas Pratt and Rollande (Kelly) Pratt. He was a graduate of Worcester Boys Trade and...
Paul "Pudgy" Loiseau
Jan 17, 2025
Paul “Pudgy” Loiseau, 81, a lifelong, Shrewsbury resident and former local business owner, passed away at home, Friday, January 17, 2025, with the family he loved gathered at his bedside.
Pudgy was born in Worcester, the son of George Loiseau, Sr. and Doris M. (Davis) Loiseau. Raised is Shrewsbury, he graduated from Shrewsbury High School. Pudgy then worked construction as an...
Etta Marie McCarthy
Jan 15, 2025
Etta Marie McCarthy, 76, of Spencer, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, January15, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
Born on March 8, 1948, in Worcester, she was the daughter of the late Robert E. and Mary A.(Papagni) Holley. Etta was married to the love of her life, Kevin Thomas McCarthy, on September 17, 1970, and they shared 54 wonderful...
Elizabeth "Betty" C. (Dahrooge) Albano
Jan 13, 2025
Elizabeth “Betty” C. (Dahrooge) Albano, 74, of Auburn, passed away peacefully on January 13, 2025, at home with loved ones by her side. She was the beloved wife to the late, Joseph Albano, Sr.
Betty was born on May 18, 1950, in Shrewsbury, MA, daughter of the late Charles and Phyllis (Javobski) Dahrooge.
Betty’s greatest joy in life was being with her...
Anthony "Ant" J. George
Jan 14, 2025
It is with heavy heart we announce the unexpected passing of Anthony "Ant" J. George at UMASS Memorial with his daughters standing by his side.
Born in Worcester and raised in Shrewsbury MA, Anthony was the youngest child of Carol (Lucente) and Johnny “Ringo” George. He leaves behind his partner Deborah Simone, brothers Johnny George, Jimmy George & his wife Becky,...
Anthony V. Capozzo
Jan 13, 2025
Anthony V. Capozzo, 76, a lifelong resident of Worcester passed away unexpectedly at home Monday, January 13, 2025.
Anthony was born in Worcester, one of two sons of Anthony J. and Margaret (Lomatire) Capozzo, he graduated from North High school and attended several technical schools to support his position as a technician for Metso Corporation many years before retiring. Anthony raised...
Richard H. Loiseau
Jan 14, 2025
Richard H. Loiseau, 69, a lifelong resident and local business owner passed away Tuesday , January 14, 2025, after a period of declining health.
Richard was born in Worcester, the son of Henry “Hank” and Therese (Letourneau) Loiseau. He graduated from North High School class of 1973. Richard met then soon married in 1980 the “love of his life” Kathleen Scott...
Donna M. Rondeau
Jan 11, 2025
Donna M. Rondeau, 63 of Worcester, passed away on Saturday, January 11, 2025 at UMass Hospital after a period of declining health.
Donna was born in Worcester, a daughter of the late Joseph C. and Ruth E. (Haire) Rondeau. She was a stay-at-home mother and was devoted to her family. Donna loved WWE Wrestling, baking, cooking and crossword puzzles.
Donna is survived...
Robin A. Errede
Jan 11, 2025
Robin A. (Izbicki) Errede, 71, of Shrewsbury, passed away on January 11th after a long illness. She is survived by her daughters, Alissa Errede and Michaela (Errede) Elie, her son-in-law Steven Elie, her granddaughter Alana Elie, and the father of her children, Al Errede, Jr.
She is also survived by two sisters, Karen (Izbicki) Troy of Shirley, and Lisa (Izbicki) Gowaski...
Serena M. Shays
Jan 10, 2025
Serena M. (Nolan) Shays, 39 of Worcester, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family after a series of illnesses.
Serena was born on September 9, 1985 in Worcester where she grew up and has lived all her life. She loved to pray and was very spiritual. Serena enjoyed reading, drawing, listening to music, watching crime shows and loved spending...
Mary (Pacheco) Ferraro
Jan 10, 2025
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and friend, Mary G. (Pacheco) Ferraro, 90, a lifelong resident of Worcester who passed away peacefully, Friday, January 10th 2025 with her loved ones gathered at her bedside after a battle with cancer.
Mary was born in Worcester, the only daughter of Manuel “Manny” and Philomena...
Dominic F. Pignataro
Jan 8, 2025
SHREWSBURY – Dominic F. Pignataro, 85, of Shrewsbury, passed away peacefully Wednesday, January 8, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Dominic joins in heaven his wife of 60 yrs., Barbara J. (Zalimas) Pignataro who passed away in 2021 as well as his daughter, Lisamarie Esper in 2015.
Dominic is survived by two devoted children, Vincent Pignataro and his partner Dr. Shari...
Paul R Desforges USAF (ret)
Jan 8, 2025
Colonel Paul R. Desforges, retired United States Air Force, 84 of Worcester, formerly of Shrewsbury, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 8th, 2025, surrounded by his wife and children.
Paul was married for almost 62 years to his devoted wife, Eileen (Grillo) Desforges. Paul and Eileen had three children; David Desforges and his wife Lori, of Cibolo, Texas, Nicole Moisan and...
Leo F. McManus
Jan 8, 2025
Leo F McManus, 95 of Shrewsbury died peacefully Wednesday January 8, 2025 at his home surrounded by his loving family.
Leo was founder and President of L. F. McManus Company, a national management research and consulting company based in Worcester, Massachusetts. He was a licensed psychologist in the state of Massachusetts. Leo traveled extensively as a lecturer and speaker. He was...
Richard M. Torrey
Jan 7, 2025
Richard M. Torrey, 70, of North Grafton, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at UMass Hospital.
Richard was born on October 26, 1954 in Worcester, the son of the late Richard A. and Helena B. (Quinn) Torrey. He worked as a Project Manager/Estimator for ML McDonald Painting Company for many years before retiring. He later worked part time, as...
Roberta A. Casey
Jan 7, 2025
Roberta A. (Mitten) Casey, 76 of West Boylston, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at Oakdale Nursing and Rehabilitation Center after a brief illness.
Roberta was born in Worcester, a daughter of the late Robert A. Mitten. She graduated from Burncoat High School, Class of 1966. Roberta worked as a medical records clerk for the former Fallon Clinic for...
Gail Lee Alexander
Jan 7, 2025
Gail Lee “Alex” Alexander, 79, of Worcester, passed away Tuesday, January 7, 2025, surrounded by loved ones.
Born October 3, 1945, in San Antonio, TX to the late, Thomas and Cleo (Sherman) Alexander. Alex was an incredible man, with a strong faith in God and believed everyone deserved to be treated equally. A proud veteran of the United States Army, where...
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