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Russell C Smith

Russell C Smith

Sep 22, 2017

Russell C. Smith, age 62, succumbed to Glioblastoma a form of brain cancer after a courageous 13 month battle on Friday, September 22, 2017, surrounded by love and memories. Russ leaves behind his loving wife of 36 years, Lynda (Anderson) Smith, of Charlton, MA; his two daughters, Lynsey Grinstein and her husband, Aaron, of Ashfield, MA, and Carly Marazzi and...

Hilma K Selin

Hilma K Selin

Sep 21, 2017

Hilma K. (Koskinen) Selin, 94,  of Worcester, formerly of Baileyville, Maine and St. Stephen, New Brunswick, Canada passed away Thursday, September 21, 2017 with the family she loved gathered at her side.  Over the past year she greatly missed her husband of 67 years, L. “Oscar” Selin, who pre-deceased her passing away February 24, 2016.  Hilma was born in Kalvola,...

Jay M. D'Andrea Sr.

Jay M. D'Andrea Sr.

Sep 20, 2017

Jay M. D’Andrea Sr, of Springfield Missouri formerly of Worcester died unexpectedly September 20, 2017 at home in Springfield. Jay is survived by his son Jay M D’Andrea Jr. of West Boylston, his brother Joseph D’Andrea and his wife Julie, and his sister Cheryl D’Andrea all of Worcester. Jay was also the proud uncle to Brian, Matthew, and James D’Andrea...

Theresa M. Gracia Monopoli

Theresa M. Gracia Monopoli

Sep 19, 2017

Theresa (Gracia) Monopoli, 93 of Grafton formerly of Worcester died peacefully Tuesday, September 19, 2017 in St. Vincent Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Theresa leaves her devoted husband of seventy years, Peter N. Monopoli, a daughter Diana G. Mitchell and her husband Joseph of Grafton, and her son Natale A.”Chris” Monopoli. Theresa was also the proud grandmother to Jessica...

Christopher A. Foley

Christopher A. Foley

Sep 19, 2017

After a courageous battle with cancer, Christopher A. Foley, 43, of Shrewsbury, passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home with his family on Tuesday, September 19, 2017. Christopher was born in Worcester, graduated from Holy Name Central Catholic High School and received his bachelor’s degree from Westfield State University.  Christopher was the owner of Foley’s Collision Center in...

Frank Mungo

Frank Mungo

Sep 19, 2017

Frank Mungo, 83, of Worcester passed away peacefully Tuesday, September 19, 2017 after a period of declining health.    Frank was born in Worcester on June 1, 1934, a son of Agazio ‘Gus” and Maria (Aloise) Mungo.  Raised in Worcester, Frank graduated from Commerce High School.  He worked his entire life in the Photography Industry as a lithographer for various companies...

Marsha D (Brown) Bombard

Marsha D (Brown) Bombard

Sep 17, 2017

Marsha D. (Brown) Bombard, 63, a loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister of Shrewsbury died peacefully on Sunday September 17, 2017 in the Lutheran Home surrounded by her loving family. Marsha is survived by her husband of 46 years Wayne Bombard, her son Jason L. Bombard and his wife Jennifer of Sagamore, her daughter Candace L. Poudrier and her husband...

Walter W. Dover, Sr.

Walter W. Dover, Sr.

Sep 15, 2017

Walter W. Dover, Sr., 74 of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 15, 2017 at Rose Monahan Hospice Residence. Walter was born in Worcester, a son of the late Almon W. and Jean E. (MacLean) Dover.  He graduated from Worcester Schools and later attended Worcester State College.  Walter served his country for 6 years in the United States Navy...

Peter A. Buffone

Peter A. Buffone

Sep 12, 2017

Peter A. Buffone, 74, a longtime resident of Sterling died peacefully on Tuesday September 12, 2017 surrounded by loved ones. Peter leaves his devoted wife of 51 years Joan E.(Rickertsen) Buffone,  a son David P. Buffone and his wife Megan of Grafton, a daughter Valerie E. Therrien and her husband Joseph of Ludlow. Peter was the proud grandfather to, Xavier,...

Michael A. Troiano

Michael A. Troiano

Sep 10, 2017

Michael A Troiano, 89, Worcester - Michael A Troiano, 89, of Worcester, following a battle with cancer, passed away peacefully at his home,  Sunday, September 10, 2017, with family gathered at his bedside.  Michael was born in Worcester on October 7, 1927, the son of Italian Immigrants, Vito Antonio and Liza (Martinelli) Troiano. He graduated from Worcester Boys Trade becoming...

Michael Doan

Michael Doan

Sep 10, 2017

Michael Doan, 43 of Worcetser passed away peacefully Sunday, September 10, 2017 with family by his side.   Calling hours will be held Thursday, September 14th from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm in the MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 370 Plantation St. 

Cecile L. Lucas

Cecile L. Lucas

Sep 9, 2017

Cecile L. (Letiecq) Lucas born November 22, 1919 mother, grandmother and friend, passed away peacefully early Thursday morning September 7th, at The Meadows in Rochdale, MA. She was predeceased by her husband of 58 years, Victor J. Lucas in 1998. Cecile enjoyed her working years as a medical aid in the Recovery Room at St. Vincent's Hospital on Providence Street....

Antonio F. DiReda

Antonio F. DiReda

Sep 8, 2017

Antonio F. DiReda, 87 of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 18, 2017 at Shrewsbury Nursing Home. Antonio was born in Worcester, a son to the late Antonio and Grazia (Galantino) DiReda.  He attended Commerce High School and had lived in Worcester all his life. He served his country proudly during the Korean War for the United States Navy....

Isabelle Muniz

Isabelle Muniz

Sep 7, 2017

Isabelle Muniz, 37, of Worcester, a simple, quiet and wonderful person passed away peacefully Thursday, September 7, 2017 with the family she loved gathered at her bedside.    Isabelle was born December 15, 1979 in Queens, New York a daughter of Aida F. (Aviles) Muniz and the late Jorge L. Muniz.   Raised in Worcester, Isabelle graduated from South High School with...

Stephen C. Wamback

Stephen C. Wamback

Sep 5, 2017

Stephen C. Wamback, 78, of Worcester, passed away on Tuesday, September 5, 2017, in the comfort of his home.   Steve is survived by his wife of fifty-two years, Jean C. (Trudeau) Wamback; a daughter Michelle M. Campbell and her husband James of Honolulu, HI; three sons, Stephen C. Wamback and his husband Matthew Wall of Tacoma, WA, John J. Wamback...

Francesco X Lopriore, Sr.

Francesco X Lopriore, Sr.

Sep 3, 2017

Francesco Xavier Lopriore, Sr., 67 of Plymouth, MA, formerly a resident of both Worcester and Shrewsbury, passed away peacefully on September 3, 2017. Francesco was born in Worcester, the son to the late Giuseppe and Angelina (Montecalvo) Lopriore.  He graduated from Shrewsbury High School.  Francesco was the former owner of F & D Motors in Shrewsbury as well as a...

Freda Jarrouche

Freda Jarrouche

Sep 3, 2017

Freda (Antar) Jarrouche , 77, of Worcester passed away peacefully Sunday, September 3, 2017 in UMass Memorial Medical Center. Freda was born on October 21, 1939 in Damascus, Syria and was preceded in death by her father, Christopher Antar and her mother, Sarah (Chammas) Antar.   Freda’s faith was very important to her.  She enjoyed worshiping at St. Mary's Syriac Orthodox...

Beatrice (Thibodeau) Babineau, Fredette

Beatrice (Thibodeau) Babineau, Fredette

Sep 3, 2017

Worcester - Beatrice (Thibodeau) Babineau, Fredette 93, of Worcester, formerly of Sturbridge, passed away peacefully, Sunday, September, 3rd 2017 at Christopher Heights surrounded by loving family. Beatrice is survived by three daughters Claudette Wrubel and her husband Ben of Worcester, Antoinette Gallant and her husband Yvon of Rogersville N.B, and Pauline Gard and her husband Rendell of Lakeville, N.B: a...

Albert J. "Chic" Samara

Albert J. "Chic" Samara

Sep 2, 2017

Albert J. “Chic” Samara, age 90, of Worcester, passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home on Saturday, September 2, 2017 with his loving family by his side. Chic was born in the Grafton Hill section and lived his whole life in Worcester.  He was the son of Alice (Zeena) and Abraham Samara of Homs and Damascus, Syria respectively. ...

William O. Dupuis

William O. Dupuis

Sep 2, 2017

  William O. Dupuis, 85, of Worcester, formerly of Boylston, passed away on Saturday, September 2, 2017 at UMass Hospital.  His loving wife of fifty-two years, Marjorie M. (Granger) Dupuis, predeceased him in March 2011. William is survived by two sons, Marc W. Dupuis of Boylston, and Michael P. Dupuis and his wife Michele of Shrewsbury; two daughters, Michele Baird of...

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