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Dorothy Vuona Skiest

Dorothy Vuona Skiest

Nov 24, 2016

Dorothy A. (Vuona) Skiest, 79, a longtime resident of Shrewsbury died peacefully on Thursday November 24, 2016 in the Beaumont Nursing Center surrounded by her loving family. Dorothy is survived by her five devoted sons; Kevin A. Skiest of Sarasota FL. Mark D. Skiesto and his fiancé Karen of Shrewsbury, Steven M Skiest and his fiancé Michele of Berlin Ma....

Steven Robert Cancelli

Steven Robert Cancelli

Nov 24, 2016

Steven “Steve” Robert Cancelli, 74, died peacefully on Thursday, November 24, 2016 surrounded by his loving family. Steve is survived by his devoted wife of 52 years, Marie (Picard) Cancelli, his three children, David and Karen Cancelli of Worcester MA, and Lisa Cancelli and partner, Peter Simpson of Prides Crossing, MA; his brother, Alfred Cancelli, Jr. of Melrose, MA; and...

Pricilla L. Houle

Pricilla L. Houle

Nov 24, 2016

Pricilla L. (Popham) Houle, age 94, a lifetime resident of Worcester, died peacefully Thursday, November 24, 2016 in St. Francis Rehabilitation and Nursing Center surrounded by her loving family.  Her beloved husband of 59 years, Warren E. Houle passed away January 2, 2005. Priscilla is survived by her three sons, Richard E. Houle and his wife Jeanne of Auburn, Russell...

Chris J. Engel

Chris J. Engel

Nov 23, 2016

Chris Engel, 50, passed away on November 23, 2016, comfortably at home in the presence of his loving family and close family friend after an unfair battle with cancer. Chris left behind his best friend and wife, Melinda, his daughter Rebecca, son Max, and the greatest dog in the world, Marcy. Chris began his career in broadcasting at WRKI I-95...

Robert P. Muhr, Sr.

Robert P. Muhr, Sr.

Nov 23, 2016

Robert P. Muhr, Sr., 89, of Worcester, passed away, surrounded by his loving wife and family, on Wednesday, November 23, 2016, at The Rose Monahan Hospice Residence.  He is survived by his loving wife of sixty-five years, Celeste M. (Foley) Muhr; their dedicated children, Maureen Coakley and her husband Michael of Grafton, Kathleen LaRoche and her husband Paul of New...

Henry "Hank" G. Grosse

Henry "Hank" G. Grosse

Nov 21, 2016

Henry “Hank” G. Grosse, 65, of Shrewsbury, joined his beloved childhood sweetheart and wife of twenty-four years, Eileen “Ike” (Villatico) Grosse, in Heaven, on Monday, November 21, 2016.  Hank leaves his only beautiful daughter, Ayla R. Grosse; a sister, Jane Grosse Fiumara, wife of the late, Fred Fiumara of Rockport; a brother, John J. Grosse and his wife Deborah of...

Nicholas "Nick" Renzoni, Jr.

Nicholas "Nick" Renzoni, Jr.

Nov 21, 2016

Nicholas A. Renzoni, Jr. 67 of Worcester, devoted husband, father, grandfather, uncle and friend passed away unexpectedly Monday, November 21st 2016 after being stricken ill at home.   Nicholas was born in Worcester, one of seven children of Nicholas A. Renzoni, Sr. and Louise (Szuba) Renzoni and has lived here all his life.   In 1971, Nick married the love of his...

Nicholas Bombredi

Nicholas Bombredi

Nov 20, 2016

Nicholas Bombredi, 90 of Worcester passed away peacefully in Care One at Millbury on Saturday, November 20, 2016. His wife of 61 years, Grace (Prizio) Bombredi passed away June 20, 2011. Nicholas was born in Millbury, a son of Anthony and Josephine (Doda) Bombredi. He grew up Millbury and graduated from Millbury Junior High School. He has been a resident...

Cynthia Ann Wade

Cynthia Ann Wade

Nov 18, 2016

Cynthia Ann O’Garro Wade was born on July 9, 1964 in NYC, New York to Willie Jewell and Sammie McCrory.  Cynthia was the youngest of four children, and was affectionately referred to as Peaches.  Cynthia graduated from Reading High School in PA, and also attended Reading Community College.   While attending Reading HS, Cynthia caught the eye of Charles Wade.  He...

Gloria T. Vokes

Gloria T. Vokes

Nov 17, 2016

Gloria T. (Latino) Vokes, 86 of Worcester, formerly of Shrewsbury, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 17, 2016. Gloria’s husband, Ronald H. Vokes, passed away in 1976.  She is survived by her three sons, John F. Dahlstrom and his wife Nancy of Shrewsbury, Robert Dahlstrom and his wife Susan and David Dahlstrom all of Worcester; four grandchildren, Carolyn Granberg and...

Christy Belba

Christy Belba

Nov 16, 2016

Christy L. Belba, 94, of Auburn, passed away in his home on Wednesday, November 16, 2016.  Christy’s wife of thirty-seven years, Dhoksia Bana (Yanka) Belba passed away in 1984. He is survived by two sons, George C. Belba of Auburn and William C. Belba and his wife Maria of Shrewsbury; a daughter, Vera Marie Credit and her husband James of...

Victoria B. (Ayik) Bicknell

Victoria B. (Ayik) Bicknell

Nov 16, 2016

Victoria Barbara (Ayik) Bicknell, 93, passed away on November 16, 2016.  She was born Sept.23, 1923 in Worcester, Massachusetts to Mary and Salem Ayik.   She is survived by her 3 children, Ronald and Richard Danshire , daughter Barbara Tyner and her grandchildren Aaron and Andrew. She is preceded in death by her husband Malcolm Bicknell, her brothers Norman and George...

James V. Borbone

James V. Borbone

Nov 15, 2016

James V. Borbone, 67 of Worcester, MA, passed away Tuesday evening, November 15th, surrounded by his loving family at UMass Hospital University Campus. Jim was the first born son of Barbara A. (Guilfoyle) Borbone and Joseph Borbone. He attended and graduated from St. Stephen's Catholic High School and Worcester Industrial Technical Institute where he earned a degree in computer science....

Geraldine Ann Vitols

Geraldine Ann Vitols

Nov 15, 2016

Geraldine Ann (DeMauro) Vitols, 82 of Worcester passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 15, 2016 at UMass Medical Center, surrounded by her loving family. Geraldine was born in Worcester on June 29, 1934, a daughter of the late Natale and Anna M. (Campanille) DeMauro. Geraldine graduated from Worcester Commerce High School in 1952 and went on to work as an...

Maria (Lopriore) Blanchard

Maria (Lopriore) Blanchard

Nov 14, 2016

Maria J. “Dolly” Blanchard, 85, longtime Shrewsbury resident passed away peacefully with family gathered at her bedside Monday, November 14th, 2016.  Maria, a daughter of Vincenzo and Isabelle (Cavalieri) Lopriore, was born in Worcester and graduated from Sacred Heart Academy.   In 1952, Maria married Henry “Hank” Blanchard and together they began 49 years of   love and devotion.  Forty of those...

Ruth A. Mouid

Ruth A. Mouid

Nov 12, 2016

Ruth A. Mouid of Worcester, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Saturday, November 12, 2016 at the Rose Monahan Hospice Residence.  She recently celebrated her ninety-first birthday on September 30, with a family party at Christopher Heights, her residence for the past six months. Ruth is survived by a sister Marie Plante and several nieces and nephews and their...

Angela G Manna

Angela G Manna

Nov 12, 2016

Angela G. Manna, 91, of Worcester, formerly of Shrewsbury passed away peacefully, Saturday November 12, 2016, in the Beaumont at University Commons Skilled Nursing Facility. Angela is survived by her cherished sister, Nicola M. Wyman of Shrewsbury; her brother, Joseph Manna in Puerto Rico; many nieces, nephews and extended family.  Three brothers, Angelo, Michael, and George Manna as well as...

Rose Barsoum

Rose Barsoum

Nov 12, 2016

Rose (Shabo) Barsoum, 89 of Wayland, formerly of Shrewsbury, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 12, 2016 at home. Rose’s husband of 61 years, Peter Barsoum, Jr. passed away in October of 2009. She is survived by her three devoted children, Diane Grossman and her husband David of Canton, Katherine Beesley of Marblehead and James Barsoum and his wife Susan...

Michael J Irvine

Michael J Irvine

Nov 10, 2016

Michael J. Irvine, 57 of Douglas, passed away Thursday November 10th 2016, suddenly at home after being stricken ill. Michael was born in Clinton, a son of George E. and Rosemary (O’Donnell) Irvine.  He grew up in Hudson, graduated from Minuteman Vocational Technical High School and has lived in Hudson, Mashpee and Worcester before moving to Douglas.   Michael worked the...

Thomas B. Esip

Thomas B. Esip

Nov 10, 2016

Thomas B. Esip 78, of Shrewsbury, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Thursday, November 10, 2016 In UMass Memorial Medical Center. Tom grew up on Grafton Hill in Worcester and graduated from St. Stephen's High School. He proudly served his country as a member of the United States Marine Corp and was a member of the...

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