Obituaries

Oct 14, 2023

Oct 14, 2023

Domenic A. Migliacci Jr., 71, of Douglas, a devoted husband and father, passed away surrounded by loved ones on Saturday, October 14th, 2023, after a series of health challenges.

Domenic was born in Milford, the son of the late Domenic A. Migliacci, Sr., and Jeanne (Barto) Migliacci. Raised in Milford, Dom graduated from Saint Mary's High School and attended Berklee...

Oct 13, 2023

Edward L. Amaral, MD, 88, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 13, 2023, with his wife Marcia by his side at their lake home in Sutton, Massachusetts. Ed was born in Salem, Massachusetts and was the son of Michael L. Amaral, a Portuguese immigrant, and Ida M. (LeClair).

Ed met his first wife Ellen (Cardinal) while attending Boston College, class...

Oct 11, 2023

Christine (Reyes) Rivera, known by many as Hummingbird, 63, of Auburn, a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, and sister, passed away surrounded by loved ones, Wednesday, October 11th, 2023, after a valiant battle with cancer.  Christine is welcomed in heaven into the arms of her son, Alexio, father, Hector Emilio, and sister, Marlyn.

Born in Worcester, Christine was the daughter of...

Oct 11, 2023

Patricia A. (Bowles) Fisher, 70, of Millbury passed away on Wednesday, October 11, 2023. Born in Worcester on April 30, 1953, to Edmund and Martha (Sleuman) Bowles. 

Patricia is survived by her loving daughter, Angela Fisher of Worcester; her adored grandchild, Cooper Hoskins of Worcester; her cherished siblings, Donald and his wife Marie, Thomas, Moe, Marcia, and Carolyn Bowles...

Oct 10, 2023

Rene A. Cloutier, 91, of Worcester passed away on October 10, 2023. Born in Woonsocket, RI on May 21, 1932, to Jean Marie Armand and Irene (Marquis) Cloutier. He was the beloved husband of 50 years to the late Shirley M. (Boucher) Cloutier. 

Rene is survived by his loving daughter, Iris Brooks and her husband Louis Martin of Worcester;...

Oct 9, 2023

Carol E. (Patnod) Fazio, 93, of Worcester passed away peacefully on October 9, 2023. Born in Worcester on December 4, 1929, to Earle and Beatrice (Vickstrom) Patnod.  She was the beloved wife of the late, Anthony J Fazio Jr., for 35 years. Carol is survived by her loving daughter, Cindy Lee of Worcester; her adored grandchildren, Lisa Lee and her...

Oct 9, 2023

Oct 8, 2023

Oct 8, 2023

Kevin P. Grundstrom, 76, of Worcester died peacefully Sunday, October 8, 2023, in UMASS Medical Center after a period of falling health. Kevin was born on December 21, 1946, in Worcester, Massachusetts and was preceded in death by his father, Edward Grundstrom and his mother Claire (Leonard) Grundstrom. He was a graduate of North High School. After high school he...

Oct 8, 2023

Ernest A. Lajoie, 93, a lifelong resident of Worcester, passed away with loved ones at his side, Sunday, October 8th, 2023.  He’s welcomed into heaven and the arms of his love and wife Bernadette.

Ernie was born in Worcester, November 10, 1929, the son of French-Canadian immigrants, Origene and Octavie (Boisvert) Lajoie.  Raised here he graduated from St Joseph’s Elementary...

Oct 7, 2023

Oct 6, 2023

Marina (Caban) Arce, 85 of Worcester, passed away peacefully in her home on Friday, October 6, 2023.

Marina was born in Arecibo, Puerto Rico, a daughter of the late Honorio and Esmeralda (Robles) Caban. She was a woman of immense faith and a chaplain who taught bible study and would visit prisons preaching the Word of God to inmates.  Marina...

Oct 5, 2023

Lorraine T (Gendron) Langlois, a symbol of grace and love, passed away peacefully on Thursday afternoon, October 5, 2023, at the age of 92, surrounded by family in the comfort of her Shrewsbury home. Her departure leaves a void that can never be filled, but her legacy of warmth and kindness will forever illuminate our lives.

Lorraine is survived...

Oct 2, 2023

Oct 1, 2023

Veronica is survived by her beloved daughter, Khaleesi Blandino; her adoring parents, Marilyn Negron and her husband Gabriel Henriquez, and her father Jose Alicea and his wife Judy Enriquez; her stepfather, Giovany Tavera; her loving siblings, Alexio Negron, Janida Tavera, Joenny Tavera, Emelis Henriquez, Joey Alicea and Adam Alicea; her admirable grandmother, Leyda Negron; her cherished aunt, Janet Corderro and...

Oct 1, 2023

Sep 30, 2023

WORCESTER:      Retired Worcester Firefighter, Brian “Buzzy” Pierce, 73, a lifelong Worcester resident passed away at home surrounded by his beloved family Saturday, September 30, 2023 after a lengthy and courageous battle with Parkinson's Disease.  

Brian was born in Worcester, the son of John J. and Rose (Simone) Pierce and graduated from Worcester Boys Trade.  In 1976, Brian married the...

Sep 30, 2023

William J. Kehoe Jr., 91, of Worcester, passed away on Saturday, September 30, 2023. He was born in Bronx, NY to William Sr., and Catherine (Healy) Kehoe. He was the husband of the late, Elizabeth (Tomanini) Kehoe.

William is survived by his beloved children, Daniel Kehoe and his wife Cheryl, and Karen Morrissey and her husband David; his loving grandchildren,...

Sep 29, 2023

 Patricia “Pat” (Watts) Antul, 79, a lifelong Worcester resident, devoted wife, mother, grandmother and friend passed away Friday, September 29th 2023.  She is welcomed into heaven by her son, Walter P. “Butch” Antul, III, who passed away in 1989. 

Pat was born in Worcester, one of three children of Matthew and Josephine (Sakalauskas) Watts.  Raised and educated in Worcester,...