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Scott O'Donnell

Scott O'Donnell

Apr 10, 2024

Scott O’Donnell, 54, of Worcester passed away unexpectedly on April 10, 2024.

Sadly, in addition to his parents, Harold and Carol (Creamer) O’Donnell, Scott was predeceased by his brother, Keith and Uncle, Paul.

Scott is survived by his beloved brothers, Harold O'Donnell of Worcester and Michael Wilson and his wife Heather of Charlton; his dear stepsisters; his caring nieces Jamie and Sarah...

Ryan Christopher Salmon

Ryan Christopher Salmon

Apr 10, 2024

Ryan Christopher Salmon, 43, of Millbury, passed away suddenly due to heart issues, Wednesday, April 10, 2024.

Born in Worcester on January 28, 1981, to Thomas J. and Maureen (Horgan) Salmon. Raised in Worcester, Ryan attended Holy Name High School and was a graduate of the class of 1999. After graduating high school Ryan went on to obtain his bachelor’s degree...

Mary V. (Smith) James

Mary V. (Smith) James

Apr 9, 2024

Sister Mary Elizabeth James passed on April 9, 2024, at the age of 84. She was the second child of Adolf Smith and Mary Ella Dawson. Her adopted parents, Harry and Lillian Frye; two brothers, Matthew Smith and James Thomas Smith of whom all proceeded her in death.

She is survived by two sisters-in-law’s Ms. Leslie Clark and Mrs. Joan Mercer,...

Paul Plante

Paul Plante

Apr 8, 2024

Paul Plante of Cape Cod, formerly of Shrewsbury, passed away April 8, 2024. He was a Korean War veteran who was on the USS Macon in the US Navy. After his time in the Navy, he worked for RJ Cassavant Inc., where he retired from. He leaves his wife Janet Plante of 67 years and his children, Paul Plante with...

Dolores (Manning) Greene

Dolores (Manning) Greene

Apr 6, 2024

           Dolores J. Greene, the beloved matriarch of a large and extended family, died peacefully at home surrounded by her husband and children on April 6, 2024, at age ninety-two.

             She was born on January 14, 1932, in Pittsfield, Massachusetts to Stanley Manning and Nora (Dowd) Manning.  Dolores moved to Worcester,...

Lola B. Webbs

Lola B. Webbs

Apr 5, 2024

Evangelist Mother Lola B. (Scott) Webbs, 87, of Paxton was called home from labor to reward on Friday, April 5, 2024. She was surrounded by her loving family. Evangelist Webbs was the widow of the late Bishop Robert L. Webbs Sr., former prelate of The Greater New Hampshire Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction in the Church Of God In Christ and former pastor...

Margaret M. Thompson

Margaret M. Thompson

Apr 4, 2024

Margaret M. Thompson, affectionately known as Peg or Peggy, peacefully passed away at her daughter's home in Boylston, MA, surrounded by her loving family on April 4th, 2024, at the age of 97. Peggy will be lovingly remembered as Mom, Grandmama and Gigi. Peggy's warm and vibrant personality showed through in everything she did. Though she may have left this...

Diane T. Desroches

Diane T. Desroches

Apr 4, 2024

Diane T. (Slavinskas) Desroches, 74, of Leicester, passed away on Thursday, April 4, 2023, surrounded by her family at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield.  Her husband, Normand R. Desroches, predeceased her in November 2005.

 

Diane is survived by her loving children, two daughters, Jessica D. Desroches of Woonsocket RI, and Jaime M. Desroches of Cherry Valley; two sons, Justin P. Desroches...

Mary (Cargiulo) Masiello

Mary (Cargiulo) Masiello

Apr 3, 2024

Mary J. (Cargiulo) Masiello, 96, a lifelong resident of Worcester passed away surrounded by the family she loved, Wednesday, April 3, 2024.   Mary is welcomed in heaven into the arms of her husband, of 65 years Rudolph “Rudy” Masiello  who passed away in 2015.

Mary was born in Worcester, a daughter of   Antonio and Angelina (Catino) Cargiulo.  Raised and...

Velma E. Davio

Velma E. Davio

Apr 3, 2024

Velma E. (Gosselin) Davio, 85, of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Wednesday April 3, 2024 at Jewish Healthcare from congestive heart failure.

 

She is survived by her loving daughter, Tammie Marengo; and her Godchild, Susan Todisco.  She joins her husband, Richard Davio, her parents, Paul and Marie (Bourque) Gosselin, her son-in-law, Joseph J. Marengo, Sr.; two brothers, Louis and David Gosselin;...

Aquiel K. Pettiway

Aquiel K. Pettiway

Apr 1, 2024

The family of Aquiel K. Pettiway are deeply saddened to announce that she passed away on April 1st, 2024 in Tampa, Florida. Aquiel was 30 and passed due to a motor vehicle accident. She was born March 5th, 1994. Aquiel was a high school graduate at Burncoat Senior High School Worcester, Ma in 2012. She enrolled into the Army Reserves...

Norma Lorraine Logan

Norma Lorraine Logan

Apr 1, 2024

Norma Lorraine Logan, 86, of Worcester passed away peacefully April 1, 2024. She was born October 21, 1937, in Worcester to Leroy Logan, Sr. and Edna (Kennedy) Logan. 

Norma was a graduate of Commerce High School.  Norma loved to joke around with everyone, loved her dogs, loved family, loved to eat, and go to new restaurants and she loved working with...

Sidney Leroy Colby, Sr.

Sidney Leroy Colby, Sr.

Apr 1, 2024

Sidney Leroy Colby Sr, known to many as Sid, passed away on April 1, 2024, in Webster, Massachusetts, at the age of 84. He was a hardworking and family-devoted man who found humor in sarcasm. 

 

Sid leaves his beloved wife, Sheila M. (Burbo) Colby; six children, Sidney Colby, Jr. and his wife Sherry of Spencer, Michael Colby of Worcester, James Scott...

Richard R. "Fat Dicky" Tuccio

Richard R. "Fat Dicky" Tuccio

Apr 1, 2024

Richard R. Tuccio (Fat Dicky), 77, of Worcester, passed away unexpectedly in his sleep Monday, April 1, 2024, after a period of declining health.

Born in Worcester on January 23, 1947, Richard was the son of the late Jeremiah and Rose (Principe) Tuccio.  Raised in Worcester, Richard attended Commerce High School and lived in Worcester all his life until residing in Boylston...

Anthony Gentile

Anthony Gentile

Mar 30, 2024

Anthony Gentile, 99, of Shrewsbury passed away peacefully, Saturday, March 30, 2024.

Anthony was born on June 7, 1924, one of four sons of Italian immigrants, Alfonso, and Alice (DeFalco) Gentile. A member of the greatest generation, Anthony along with his three brothers, joined the U.S. Army serving their country proudly during World War II.  Anthony notably served as part of...

Peter Martucci

Peter Martucci

Mar 25, 2024

Peter Martucci,  69, of Shrewsbury, passed away unexpectedly in his sleep Monday, March 25th, 2024, on  what would have been the 98th birthday of his mother who passed away on August 27th, 2023.  Peter is welcomed into heaven into the arms of his parents Emilio and Marie and his brother, Joey Martucci, among other family members.

Born in Worcester, Peter grew...

Stanley S. Belinskas

Stanley S. Belinskas

Mar 25, 2024

Stanley S. Belinskas, 83, of Worcester, passed away unexpectedly Monday, March 25th, 2024, after a valiant battle with Cancer.

 Stanley was born in Worcester, the eldest son of Stanley and Phyllis (Bindhammer) Belinskas. Raised a member of a large Lithuanian family in the Grafton Hill neighborhood of Worcester, He graduated from Worcester Boys Trade school, joined the U.S. Navy, serving his...

William A. Jose

William A. Jose

Mar 23, 2024

William A. Jose, 79, of Shrewsbury, passed away on Saturday, March 23, 2024 at Memorial Hospital in Worcester.

 

William is survived by his wife, Jean A. (Trottier) Jose; a son, David A Jose and his wife Josee of Auburn; a daughter, Patricia L. Arakelian and her husband Jason of Worcester;  four grandchildren, Dominique and Nicholas Jose, Cameron and Preston Arakelian; three...

Douglas J. Shannon

Douglas J. Shannon

Mar 22, 2024

Douglas J. Shannon, 85, of Paxton, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 22, 2024, while surrounded by his loving family at UMass Hospital.

 

Douglas is survived by his loving wife and best friend of sixty-two years, Marlene M. (DeCoteau) Shannon; three children, Brenda A. Shannon and her husband Adam Edelsberg of Providence, RI, Douglas J. Shannon of Paxton, and Michael J....

Eleanor M. Murray

Eleanor M. Murray

Mar 22, 2024

Eleanor M. (Pantanella) Murray, 93, of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 22, 2024, surrounded by her children in the comfort of her home.  Her husband, James P. Murray, predeceased her in 1997.

 

Eleanor is survived by her loving children, Betty White and her husband James of Worcester, Cheryl Arvanitis and her husband Andrew of Leominster, David S. Kroll of...

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