Obituaries

Sep 29, 2023

Barth S. O’Connor, 80, a longtime resident of Worcester passed away surrounded by the family he loved, Friday, September 29th 2023.  

Barth was born in Starksboro, VT, one of 15 children of Harold J and Bernice (Harriman) O’Connor.  Raised and educated in Vermont, Barth joined the U.S. Army during the Vietnam Era serving his country proudly with U.S. Forces...

Sep 29, 2023

WORCESTER – Helen (Swedis) Horan, 99, of Worcester, passed away Friday, September 29, 2023, surrounded by her loving family.

Helen is pre-deceased by her husband John J. Horan, her oldest son John J. Horan, Jr., and her granddaughter Cathleen Horan. She is survived by her children Susan Horan, David Horan, Gerald (Jerry) Horan, Thomas Horan, and Stephen Horan; Stephen’s wife...

Sep 27, 2023

Bonnie G. Jackson, passed away peacefully on September 27th, after a long illness.

She leaves behind her life partner of 45 years, Dermott O’Leary; a son, Jeremy Jackson of West Hartford, CT and his girlfriend Coey Howe; stepchildren, Jennifer (O’Leary) Smith & Brian, and Justin O’Leary & Julie; brothers, Dwight and Mark Jackson; sisters, Karin Herrick & Bill, Beth Ann...

Sep 26, 2023

Richard “Dick” Simone, 89, of Shrewsbury, MA, died peacefully on September 26, 2023, with his family by his side.

Dick was born in Worcester, MA, the son of Anthony and Santa (DeCaro) Simone, and lived most of his life in Shrewsbury, MA.

He is already missed by his son, Steven (Dana) of Westport, MA; daughters, Sandra Pedersen (Roger) and Jane...

Sep 25, 2023

Jonathan G. Godwin, 46, of Auburn, MA, passed away on September 25, 2023, at UMass Memorial Hospital from injuries sustained from a motor vehicle accident. Jonathan was born April 6, 1977, in Boston to John and Dorothy (Glogowski) Godwin, and spent his early years in Belmont, MA. As a young child he was considerate, protective, and inquisitive, and his mother...

Sep 25, 2023

Thomas Joseph Cullinane of Worcester, a loving husband, father, and grandfather, died on Monday, September 25, 2023.  He will be lovingly remembered by his beloved wife of 60 years, Gail (Durling) Cullinane; daughter, Jane Burdett, her husband Francis and their three sons, Cullin, Addison and Gibson, all of Brewster, NY; daughter, Julie Kinney, her husband Jeffrey, and their two sons,...

Sep 22, 2023

Sep 21, 2023

John Medbury, husband of Linda Cavaioli, died on September 21, 2023, after a lengthy illness.

John was born January 16, 1950, in Cazenovia, New York and was one of seven children. Throughout his life, John was devoted to the Boys Scouts and was ultimately elected to be a member of the Order of the Arrow.

He graduated from Cazenovia High...

Sep 20, 2023

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Sep 18, 2023

Worcester – Mahasin “Mae” Yanni, 80, of Worcester, a devoted wife, mother, and teta went home to be with our LORD & Savior, Jesus Christ, while surrounded by her family, on Monday, September 18th, 2023.

Mahasin was born on November 7, 1942, and was raised in Kfarshima, Lebanon. She was one of seven children of Toufic and Samia Wehbe. Mahasin...

Sep 15, 2023

Sep 15, 2023

Robert J. Cote, 98, of Dudley passed away Friday, September 15th, 2023, after being stricken ill at home.  He is welcomed into heaven by his devoted wife, Beverly Ann, daughters, Michele Cote, and Patricia Camosse. 

Robert was born June 8, 1925, one of eleven children of Frederick A. and Evelyn M. (Rivers) Cote.  He graduated from Commerce High...

Sep 15, 2023

Gail M. (Tower) Nichols, 67 of Worcester, passed away on Friday, September 15, 2023 at home after years with Parkinson’s Disease.

Gail was born in Worcester, a daughter of the late Harold and Blanche (Cyr) Tower.  She graduated from Doherty High School and has resided in Worcester all her life.  Gail worked most recently as an administrative assistant with UMass...

Sep 13, 2023

Roy M. Samra, 86, a lifelong resident of Greater Worcester and local business owner, passed away on Wednesday, September 13, 2023, surrounded by his family.

Roy was born on August 9, 1937, one of three sons of Lebanese immigrants, George Samra Sr., and Sadie (Abraham) Samra. Raised in the Lebanese neighborhood of Grafton Hill, he graduated from Commerce High School...

Sep 13, 2023

Sep 13, 2023

Ruth Rose (Aboody) Welsh, 87, of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 13, 2023, at Rose Monahan Hospice Residence in Worcester.

Ruth is survived by; two sons, Joseph A. Welsh of Westminster, CA, Charles J. Welsh and his wife Diane of Worcester; two daughters, Deborah A. Poti and her husband Anthony of Worcester, and Rose M. Welsh, and her...

Sep 12, 2023

Bruce Eric Goodro of Worcester passed peacefully in his home on Tuesday, September 12 surrounded by loved ones, including his wife Nancy Gunning, his sons Nathan and Matthew, his brother Brian, his daughters-in-law Danielle (nee Gamache) and Amanda (nee Bates), and his beloved dog, Finnegan.

Bruce was born in Ware, Massachusetts to Wallace and Ernestine (nee Brusso). Bruce attended Assumption...

Sep 11, 2023

Francis P. Paciello, 93, of East Sandwich, formerly of Worcester and Plainville, passed away on Monday, September 11, 2023, in Falmouth Hospital.  He is reunited with his wife, Althea (Notargiacomo) Paciello.

Francis is survived by three sons, Bernie W. Paciello and his wife Shirley, with whom he lived, Paul F. Paciello and his wife Susan of Princeton, and Robert...

Sep 10, 2023

Alfred E. Forjette, 80, of Worcester, passed away at his home on Sunday, September 10, 2023.

Predeceased by his beloved loving wife, Joan I. (Kasprzak) Forjette, he leaves three children, Kevin P. Forjette and his wife Anita of Switzerland, Kristin M. Vasel (Forjette) of Worcester, and David M. Forjette of Worcester.  Alfred is the son of the late Joseph O....