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Victoria L. Demers

Victoria L. Demers

Apr 20, 2017

Victoria L. Demers of Sutton sadly passed away after injuries sustained in an automobile accident at Rhode Island Hospital in Providence on Thursday, April 20, 2017.  Victoria was 18 years old. Victoria was born on July 6, 1998 in Worcester, Massachusetts, the oldest of two children to Norman H. and Lisa M. (Marino) Demers, Jr.  She attended Whitinsville Christian School...

Joyce A. Moore

Joyce A. Moore

Apr 18, 2017

Joyce A. (Harper) Moore, 72 of Worcester was called home with the Lord on Tuesday, April 18, 2017 at Saint Vincent Hospital surrounded by her beloved family. Joyce is survived by two daughters, Jacqueline E. Moore and A. Michelle Moore both of Worcester; two sons, Gregory L. Moore of Shrewsbury and Miles J. Moore of Worcester; three brothers; four sisters;...

Ruth E. Gentile

Ruth E. Gentile

Apr 17, 2017

Ruth E. (Melican) Gentile, 66 of Worcester, passed away in her home on April 17, 2017 with family by her side after a courageous six year battle with multiple myeloma. Ruth leaves her husband, Joseph “Tommy” Gentile of 15 years and her caregiver for the past 6 years.  She is survived by her son Michael A. Baer and his wife...

Robert S Pietrowicz

Robert S Pietrowicz

Apr 17, 2017

Robert S. Pietrowicz, 73 of Worcester passed away peacefully Monday, April 17th 2017 after a period of declining health. Bob was born in Worcester, one of six children of Stanley and Viola (Ouellette) Pietrowicz.  He graduated from Classical High School, and served for a time in the Massachusetts Air National Guard.  A hard worker to provide for his family, Bob...

Benjamin W-P Smith

Benjamin W-P Smith

Apr 16, 2017

Benjamin W-P Smith, 20 a vibrant fun loving sweet young man passed away unexpectedly Easter Sunday, April 16, 2017, joining in heaven his father Walter R. Smith who passed away in 2001 when Ben was a 5 year old child.  Ben will be forever loved and missed by his mother, Kelley J. (Pike) Smith and his step father Robert Levins;...

Vito J Savage

Vito J Savage

Apr 16, 2017

Vito J. Savage, 92, a decorated World War II, U.S. Navy Veteran passed away peacefully on Easter Sunday, April 16th 2017 with his devoted family gathered at his side.  Vito was born in Worcester, one of four children, of Lithuanian immigrants Frank A Savage, Sr. and Domecella (Lakauskas) Savage.  He grew up in Worcester graduated from Worcester Boys Trade and...

Alan Lizotte

Alan Lizotte

Apr 16, 2017

It is with deep regret to announce that our brother, uncle and friend Alan has lost his battle with liver cancer. Alan was born in Worcester on April 29, 1961, and raised in Millbury where he attended Millbury Memorial High School. Alan worked for eight years at Bay State Sterling as a machine operator and as a transportation engineer at...

Margaret M. Ford

Margaret M. Ford

Apr 15, 2017

Margaret M. (Harmon) Ford, 94, of Worcester, passed away on Saturday, April 15, 2017, as Easter was upon us; now joining her loving husband, John A. Ford, and their son, Richard J. Ford, in Heaven, along with the risen Christ.  She was surrounded by the loving family and extended family that always gave her great joy and comfort. Margaret is...

Paul F Pavone

Paul F Pavone

Apr 14, 2017

Paul F. Pavone, 61, of Sutton, died peacefully but too young on Friday April 14, 2017 in the Rose Monahan Residence surrounded by his loving family. He leaves his devoted wife of 33 years Audra Z. (Prapuolenis) Pavone, and his father Antonio Pavone. He was the proud father to Douglas F. Pavone and his wife Deanna of Webster, and Mark...

Nancy M. Rousseau

Nancy M. Rousseau

Apr 14, 2017

Nancy M. “Lucy” (Covello) Rousseau, 101, a lifelong resident of Worcester, passed away on April 14, 2017 in Care One at Millbury Nursing Home.  Nancy was born in Acri, Cosenza, Italy and came to America at the age of five. Her parents were Antonio and Angelina (Marchese) Covello. She returned to school, in her 40’s and attended Girl’s Trade to...

Isabelle A. Franson

Isabelle A. Franson

Apr 13, 2017

Isabelle A. (Grembla) Franson, 87 of Shrewsbury, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 13, 2017 at UMass Memorial Medical Center. Isabelle’s husband, John J. Franson passed away in 2010.  She leaves her beloved daughter and caretaker, Lois Alkhouri with whom she lived. A period of calling hours will be held on Friday, April 21, 2017 from 9-10 a.m. in the...

Rita T. Herbert

Rita T. Herbert

Apr 13, 2017

 Rita T. (Sposato) Herbert, 94, of Worcester, formerly of Holden, passed away on Thursday, April 13, 2017, at the Jewish Healthcare Center, with her loving family by her side. She was predeceased by her husband, Albert W. Herbert, in 1978. Rita is survived by two daughters, Judith M. Daoust and her husband George of Milford, and Deborah A. Maynard and...

Mildred Lim Riley

Mildred Lim Riley

Apr 13, 2017

Mildred Lim (Lee) Riley, 89, of Worcester, formerly of Newton, passed away on Thursday, April 13, 2017, surrounded by her loving family at Saint Vincent Hospital in Worcester.  She was predeceased (1999) by her husband Lewis Riley, after fifty-six beautiful years of marriage.   Mildred is survived by her four married children, nine grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren; Alicia Bythewood  (Daniel W....

Andrew J Cesnickas

Andrew J Cesnickas

Apr 13, 2017

Andrew J. Cesnickas, 67, longtime Shrewsbury resident and retired correction officer, passed away Thursday, April 13, 2017 peacefully at home.  Andrew dedicated his life to his family and helping others. He was born in Worcester, a son of Joseph A. and Mary (Pisa) Cesnickas, Angelico.  He graduated from North High School and earned his associates degree from Worcester Junior College,...

Robert F. Sullivan

Robert F. Sullivan

Apr 12, 2017

Robert F. "Smoothy" Sullivan 59 passed away Wednesday night April 12 2017. He was born in Worcester, Ma. He was an alumni of Burncoat Senior High. He worked for Saint Go-Bain for 20 years as a lead operator. He leaves behind Rebecca (Hogan) Sullivan who he shared a 27 year matrimonial roller coaster ride. It was one hell of a...

Paula A Altif

Paula A Altif

Apr 12, 2017

Paula A. Altif, 55, of Worcester, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, April 12, 2017. Paula was a beautiful person who enjoyed the simple pleasures of life; spending time with her children, siblings and especially her three granddaughters; her strong faith in family kept them grounded over the years through life's challenges.  She was dedicated to ensuring her children were raised with...

Genevieve Dobbins

Genevieve Dobbins

Apr 11, 2017

Genevieve (Gregarczyk) Dobbins, 89, of Auburn, formerly of Worcester, passed away on Tuesday, April 11, 2017, at Saint Vincent Hospital.  Her husband William Dobbins, predeceased her. Genevieve is survived by three brothers, Thadeus Gregarczyk and his wife Irene of Shrewsbury, Mitchell Gregarczyk of Westborough, and John Gregarczyk and his wife Maria of Worcester; a sister, Viola Watt and her husband...

Melinda Sue Neal

Melinda Sue Neal

Apr 11, 2017

Melinda S. Neal, 32, of Shrewsbury, formerly of Worcester, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Tuesday, April 11, 2017. Melinda is survived by her love, Jason J. DiPietro of Shrewsbury; her brother, Calvin M. Kaczynski of Grafton; two uncles, Tommy and Jeffrey Neal; her cousins, Ashley and Sara Neal and Danielle Lloyd. Melinda was born in Bangor, Maine the...

Janice (Nofi) LeBonte

Janice (Nofi) LeBonte

Apr 10, 2017

Janice V. (Nofi) LeBonte, 72 of Webster, passed away peacefully Monday, April 10th 2017 with her devoted siblings by her side.  Janice joins in heaven her husband Edward who passed away in 1987 and son, Kenneth who passed away in 1980.   Janice is survived by her eight siblings, Thomas Mirabella, John Ross and his wife Susan, Sharon Legasey and her...

Larry L. "Scooter" Owens, II

Larry L. "Scooter" Owens, II

Apr 9, 2017

Larry L. “Scooter” Owens, II, 26, of Worcester, had an electric smile, he enjoyed life and loved to be with people.  Larry passed away on Sunday, April 9, 2017, at UMass Hospital, surrounded by his family, from injuries as a result of a car accident fourteen days earlier.  Larry is survived by his parents, Larry L. Owens, with whom he...

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