Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA
Dolores D. Ginga
September 7, 2024
Dolores D. (LeClair) Ginga, of Worcester, went peacefully home to her Lord on Saturday, September 7, 2024 in the comfort of her home. She was 10 days shy of her 94th birthday.
Dolores was born on September 17, 1930, in Worcester, daughter of the late Romeo and Yvonne D. (Dupre) LeClair and was a graduate of St. Peter’s Catholic High School,...
Martha N. Dixson
September 6, 2024
Martha N. (Williams) Dixson, 78 of Worcester, passed away in her home on Friday, September 6, 2024.
Martha was born in Guntersville, Alabama, a daughter of the late Robert Williams, Sr. and Gladys (Mavis) Williams. She worked as a housekeeper for UMass Memorial Hospital for 26 years retiring in 2010.
Martha will be remembered for her strong spirit, her determination, and her...
Ana Lydia Maldonado Lopez
September 5, 2024
Ana Lydia Maldonado Lopez, 90, of Worcester, passed away peacefully on September 5, 2024. Ana was born in Humacao, Puerto Rico, on July 9, 1934, the daughter of José Maldonado Fuentes and Bruna Lopez Serrano. She was one of 9 children. In Puerto Rico, Ana worked as a Dietary Aide. Ana moved to Worcester, MA in 1997.
God blessed Ana with...
Cindy Lee Rawlston
September 4, 2024
Cindy Lee Rawlston, 66 of Worcester, passed away on Wednesday, September 4, 2024 at UMass Medical Center with her family by her side.
Cindy was born in Worcester, a daughter of the late Chester and Gloria (Gentile) Rawlston. She graduated from David Hale Fanning Trade High School, Class of 1976 and earned her certification in cosmetology from Rob Roy Academy. Cindy...
Florence (Nadero) Collins
September 3, 2024
Florence M. “Flo” (Nardero) Collins, 99, a lifelong resident of Worcester passed away Tuesday, September 3, 2024, surrounded by loved ones.
Florence was born in Worcester, one of nine children of Frank and Madalena (Monfreda) Nardero. Raised in Worcester, Flo met and married “the Love of her Life” Frederic J. Collins in 1947. They settled in The Hamilton Street neighborhood of...
Paula (Setaro) Miller
September 3, 2024
Paula A. (Setaro) Miller, 76, a lifelong Worcester resident, devoted mother, and grandmother, passed away surrounded by family, Tuesday, September 3rd 2024.
Paula was born in Worcester, one of seven children of Achille Paul Setaro and Floride (Dupre) Setaro. She is survived by her two children, Joseph Miller, Jr. and his wife Lianne of Port St Lucie, Fl, Jody Miller Peak...
Robert C. LeMay
September 1, 2024
Robert “Bob” LeMay, 87, of Shrewsbury, formally of Worcester, passed away peacefully, Sunday, September 1st, 2024.
Bob was born in Worcester, October 20,1936, the son of Alphonse and Gertrude (Buccico) LeMay.
His beloved wife of 50 years, Marie F. (Morrone) LeMay passed away in 2010. Bob is survived by his loving children, Robert J. LeMay of Watertown, CT, Gina M. Mercuri and...
Domenic A. "Babe" Simone
September 1, 2024
Domenic A. “Babe” Simone, 97, of Worcester, passed away on Sunday, September 1, 2024, at Southgate in Shrewsbury, surrounded by his loving family. His wife, Bessie (Liangos) Simone, predeceased him in 1994.
Babe is survived by his two daughters, Cathy Simone and her husband Bill Lamothe of Worcester, and Michele Simone of Boston; his grandson, Anthony Williams; many nieces and nephews....
Cleo L. McDonald
August 31, 2024
Cleo L. McDonald, of Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, passed away on Saturday, August 31, 2024, at the age of 91. Born and raised in Whitinsville, Massachusetts, to Cleo (Leo) and Appoline Joly McDonald, Cleo was the second youngest of nine children.
He was well known for being a loving father, grandfather, and great grandfather who travelled often to be with family no matter...
George P. Wenzel
August 31, 2024
George P. Wenzel, aged 81, of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 31, 2024, in Worcester, MA.
Born in Fitchburg, MA on December 4, 1942, to George and Marie (Morin) Wenzel. Raised in Fitchburg, George attended St. Bernard’s High School and went on to enlist in the United States Navy where he served for 2 years. After being discharged, George...
Joseph H. Chartier
August 31, 2024
Joseph “Joe” H. Chartier, aged 65, of Southbridge, passed away surrounded by loved ones on Saturday, August 31, 2024, in Worcester, MA.
Born in Southbridge, MA on April 20, 1959, to Beatrice Regina (Wassmer) and the late, Arthur Joseph Chartier. Raised in Southbridge, Joe attended Bay Path Regional Vocational Technical High School where he majored in mechanics.
Renowned for his kind heart,...
Lawrence "Larry" Gustafson
August 31, 2024
Lawrence E. “Larry” Gustafson, 68, of Worcester, a loving man with a huge heart and bright smile, passed away Saturday, August 31, 2024, peacefully at home.
Larry was born in Worcester, the son of Robert L. and Barbara (Chase) Gustafson. He graduated from Worcester Boys Trade and has lived in Worcester his entire life. In 1978, Larry married the “Love of...
Kenneth L. Carpenter
August 29, 2024
Kenneth L. “KC” Carpenter, Jr., a kind soul with a huge heart passed away with his devoted wife at his side, Thursday, August 29th, 2024, after a period of declining health.
Ken was born May 4, 1950, the son of Ann Marie (Derosier) Carpenter, and Kenneth Carpenter, Sr. Raised in West Boylston, Ken graduated from Wachusett Regional High School, joined the...
Dorothy (Ferraro) Laganelli
August 27, 2024
Dorothy A. (Ferraro) Laganelli, 88, a longtime resident of the Quinsigamond Village passed away Tuesday, August 27th, 2024, in her home surrounded by the family she cherished. Dorothy notably joins in heaven the “Love of her Life,” Vito, who passed away almost 7 years to the day on August 24, 2017.
Born and raised in Worcester, Dorothy was one of three...
Kevin D. Lavin
August 26, 2024
Kevin D. Lavin, 69, of Holden, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 26, 2024, surrounded by his family, at Saint Vincent Hospital.
Kevin is survived by his wife of forty-two years, Mary Ann (Fortunato) Lavin; three daughters, Nicole M. Tomanek and her husband Richard of Hudson, Elyse A. Lavin of Las Vegas, and Kelly M. Boucher and her husband Lukas of...
Joyce (Fraioli) Akman
August 26, 2024
Joyce Marie (Fraioli) Akman, 68, of Shrewsbury, a person, loved by all, passed away surrounded by the family she cherished, Monday, August 26, 2024 after a long period of health challenges.
Joyce was born in Worcester, the daughter of the late Worcester Police officer, Anthony and Anna (Battista) Fraioli. She grew up in the Italian neighborhood on Mulberry Street, graduated from...
Sergia Acosta and Ana Maria Martinez
August 24, 2024
Sergia Acosta, 76 and her daughter, Ana Maria Martinez, 58 both of Worcester were taken from us on Saturday, August 24, 2024.
Sergia was born on November 6, 1947 in Moca, Dominican Republic to the late Gregorio Acosta and Maria Josefa Ruiz. Ana Maria was born on May 23, 1966 in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic to Sergia and the late Jose...
Dib Y. Korio
August 24, 2024
Dib Y. Korio 75, of Worcester, passed away on Sunday, August 24, 2024 at The Hermitage Healthcare in Worcester, MA.
Dib was born on February 15, 1949 in Al-Hasakah, Syria, a son of the late Yousef and Fahima (Kolo) Korio. He worked in the maintenance Department at UMass Medical Center for many years. Dib was a dedicated member of St. Mary’s...
Charles Simpson Duffer, Jr.
August 24, 2024
Charles Simpson Duffer, Jr, 77, of Boylston, passed away on Saturday, August 24, 2024 at the Oakdale Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Boylston, surrounded by his loving family. He is reunited in Heaven with his daughter, Julie Roberta Kathryn Duffer, who passed away in 2011.
Charles is survived by the love of his life, his wife of over fifty years, Joan...
Norman P. Romano
August 19, 2024
Norman P. Romano, 71, of Shrewsbury, passed away on Monday, August 19, 2024, at his home after a long illness.
Norman was born on September 21, 1952, the son of the late John A. Romano, Sr. and Edith (Felice) Romano. Norman lived in Shrewsbury most of his life. He was a graduate of Shrewsbury High School, earned his bachelor’s degree...
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