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Peter A. Shays

Peter A. Shays

Jul 7, 2020

Peter A. Shays, 47, of Worcester died Tuesday, July 7, 2020. He was born May 26, 1972, the son of the late Linda M. (Chiras) Bandilla and Harry L. Shays, Sr.  He was raised with Linda and the late Stephen F. Bandilla, Jr

He leaves two sons, Peter A. Shays Jr., and Christopher R. Shays: a daughter, Angela R. Harvey...

Rachel Johnson

Rachel Johnson

Jul 7, 2020

Rachel Johnson 85 of Worcester died peacefully on Tuesday July 7, 2020 at St. Vincent hospital after a brief illness.  Born in Casablanca Morocco, Rachel was the daughter of the late Jacob and Mesodah Ellouk and wife of the late James Johnson who predeceased her in 2009.

Rachel leaves a loving and devoted family.  Her son David A. Johnson and...

Vincent P. Alicandro, Sr.

Vincent P. Alicandro, Sr.

Jul 7, 2020

Vincent P. Alicandro, Sr., of Worcester, passed away on Tuesday, July 7, 2020, just a day before his 88th birthday, at Sterling Village Nursing Home.

Vinny is survived by his loving wife of sixty-seven years, Ellen C. (Flaherty) Alicandro; two daughters, Kathleen A. Alicandro of Worcester, and Rosemarie Nyman and her husband Scott of Shrewsbury; three sons, Vincent P. Alicandro,...

Edna P. Spencer

Edna P. Spencer

Jul 7, 2020

Edna P. (Thompson) Spencer passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 7, 2020.  Edna was born in Chattanooga, TN. As a child she endured the loss of both her parents, Frances and Joe Thompson and experienced poor health herself. However, despite the obstacles she faced, Edna was able to soar. Her life story is one of a shy gifted individual with...

Aurelia "Abby" Baldino

Aurelia "Abby" Baldino

Jul 6, 2020

Aurelia “Abby” Baldino 76 of Worcester died peacefully at home on Monday July 6, 2020.  Born in Worcester, she was the daughter of the late Maurice and Julia (Delaney) Baldino.  A graduate of Commerce High School, Abby was a lifelong resident of Worcester.  As a young woman she was an avid dancer and taught dance for many years at the...

William P. Mohr, Jr.

William P. Mohr, Jr.

Jul 4, 2020

William P. Mohr, Jr., 89 of Worcester, Massachusetts, formerly of St. Louis, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 4, 2020 in his home.

William was born in Belleville, Illinois, the son of the late William P. Mohr Sr. and Grace T. (McNiel) Mohr.  He grew up in St. Louis where he was a graduate of Cleveland High School.  William...

Beverly O'Brien Bertrand

Beverly O'Brien Bertrand

Jul 4, 2020

Beverly J. O’Brien Bertrand, 84, of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 4, 2020, at Saint Vincent Hospital.  She was predeceased by her husband, Richard M. Bertrand in January 2016.

Beverly is survived by a son, James A Brown, Jr. and his wife Toni of Milton, FL; a daughter, Helen Fisher and her husband Peter, with whom she lived;...

Avon Wilcox, III

Avon Wilcox, III

Jul 3, 2020

Avon Wilcox, III, also known as, Richie Dolan, 57, of Worcester passed away on Friday, July 3, 2020 at UMass Hospital in Worcester.

Avon is survived by a brother and two sisters, including Patricia M. Luperchio of Worcester; several nieces and nephews, including, Marina and Kenneth Hamilton and their children, Meagan, Conor, and Patrick, all of Midlothian, VA.  He also...

Shyne J Mancini

Shyne J Mancini

Jul 2, 2020

If Tears Could Build A Stairway  

If tears could build a stairwayand memories were a laneWe would walk right up to heavenAnd bring you back again.No farewell words were spokenNo time to say goodbyeYou were gone before we knew itAnd only God knows whyOur hearts still ache in sadnessand secret tears still flowBut now we know you want usTo...

Joel Abraham Remmer

Joel Abraham Remmer

Jul 1, 2020

Joel Abraham Remmer, March 8, 1944-July 1, 2020, (13 Adar 5704-9 Tamuz 5780) passed away at the age of 76. The only child of Saul and Anna Remmer, he was born in Worcester, MA, He lived in many places, including Albany, Binghamton, Lambertville, Norfolk Virginia, Santa Barbara, Austin TX, Brookline, and, since 2002 in Boston. He studied economics and sociology...

Courtney A Kalagher

Courtney A Kalagher

Jun 26, 2020

It is with a family’s broken heart we regrettably announce the untimely passing of our beautiful Courtney A. Kalagher at the age of 36 on June 26, 2020. Joining in heaven her father David R Kalagher who passed away just over 1 year ago on May 24th.

Courtney, a beautiful woman with a kind heart, gentle smile and infectious laugh...

Dr. Ursula Shea PhDED

Dr. Ursula Shea PhDED

Jun 26, 2020

 

Dr. Ursula Shea (Toscano), RN, Ed. D., 86, of Worcester, Administrator and Registered Nurse of 50 years, beloved matriarch to her family, and dear friend to many, was surrounded by loved ones when she passed peacefully on Friday, June 26, 2020.

Born in Leominster, Ursula was one of three children of Emmett A. Shea and Linda (Lisziewski) Shea. Raised...

Duong Thuy Phan

Duong Thuy Phan

Jun 24, 2020

Duong Thuy Phan, 74 of Worcester, an immigrant of Vietnam passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, June 23, 2020.

Duong was born in Hue, Vietnam, the daughter of Can Ba Phan and Thiu Thi Le. Raised in Hue, Vietnam, Duong immigrated to California in 1980 and began her life raising her family here in safety. A personally kind and gentle women, Duong...

Robinson Marango Mayama

Robinson Marango Mayama

Jun 23, 2020

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Robinson Marango Mayama, 63, of Worcester, passed away on Tuesday, June 23, 2020 at Saint Vincent Hospital. 

Robinson was born in Bungoma, Kenya, son of Samuel and Loice (Khandasi) Mayama, and lived there most of his life, settling in Worcester six years ago.

Robinson was a teacher in Kenya and an active member of the...

John "Jack" Russell

John "Jack" Russell

Jun 23, 2020

John F. “Jack” Russell, 71 of Worcester, a local car salesman and local business owner passed away with his loved ones gathered at his side Tuesday, June 23, 2020.

Jack was born in Worcester, one of three children of John F. Russell, Sr, and Lillian (George) Russell.  Raised in Worcester and graduated from Worcester Junior College. Jack began his career...

Bertha (Nadeau) Peters

Bertha (Nadeau) Peters

Jun 22, 2020

Bertha R. “Bea” (Nadeau) Peters of Worcester passed away peacefully in her sleep on the evening of her 100th birthday, June 22nd  at Goddard House, where a wonderful socially distanced birthday celebration was held outside of the facility earlier that day.   The event was attended by Mayor Petty who presented her with the key to the city, along with many...

Richard A. Ferro

Richard A. Ferro

Jun 22, 2020

Richard A. Ferro, 69, of Worcester, passed away on Monday, June 22, 2020, in the comfort of his home.

Richard is survived by his three children, Nicole M Ferro of Millbury, David R. Ferro of Holden, and Mark A. Ferro and his wife Jeane of Grafton; a sister, Louise Ferro of Sarasota, FL; nine grandchildren, Kailen, Kamiren, Braden, Angela, Dominic,...

Mark S. Nozzolillo

Mark S. Nozzolillo

Jun 22, 2020

Mark S. Nozzolillo "Nuzzy", 59 of Thompson, CT., passed away unexpectedly on Monday, June 22, 2020.

Mark was born in Worcester, to the late Vincent J. “Jim” and Esther M. (Santa Maria) Nozzolillo.  He was a graduate of North High, class of '78, attended Berkley College of Music in Boston pursuing his passion as a musician while working for Caprera...

Peter G. Osborn

Peter G. Osborn

Jun 21, 2020

Peter Osborn passed away at UMass Memorial University Campus on Sunday, June 21, 2020. He passed peacefully with his loving family at his side after a long and valiant fight with cancer. Peter was well known to always say he was excellent, that is no longer true.

He leaves his family loving wife Lisa, sons Christopher Driscoll, Jake Osborn and...

Jean (Leslie) Bisson

Jean (Leslie) Bisson

Jun 20, 2020

Jean M. (Leslie) Bisson, of Manchaug formerly of Worcester and Westborough passed away surrounded by family Saturday, June 20, 2020 after a period of declining health.

Jean was born in Worcester the eldest of five children of Joseph and Nellie (Tebo) Leslie. Raised in Worcester, she graduated from Sacred Heart Academy and then furthered her education earning two Master’s Degrees,...

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