Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA

Steven C Raffa

Steven C Raffa

April 28, 2014

Steven C. Raffa, 57, a retired Worcester Firefighter, passed away Monday, April 28th 2014 with family by his side after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease. Steven was born in Worcester , one of three sons of the late, Philip P. Raffa. He grew up on Benedict Road, graduated from North High School class of 1973. Steve then attended Worcester...

Alan G Nordberg

Alan G Nordberg

April 27, 2014

Alan G. Nordberg passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, April 27, 2014. Al had been dealing with several health challenges in recent years. He was predeceased by his beloved wife, Blair Hullet Nordberg and his parents, George C.F. and Elizabeth (Forsman) Nordberg. He is survived by his children, Marcus A. Nordberg of Boone's Mill, Virginia, Eric K. Nordberg of...

Richard J Bedard

Richard J Bedard

April 26, 2014

Richard J. Bedard, 55, of Worcester passed away unexpectedly Saturday April 26 th 2014 with his devoted sister and brother in law by his bedside. Richard was born in Worcester, the son of the late Louis and Florence (Orsine) Bedard. He grew up in Worcester graduated from South High School and has lived here all his life. Richard is survived...

Paul L Bisson

Paul L Bisson

April 24, 2014

Paul L. Bisson, 89 of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 24, 2014 at Quaboag Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center. Paul is survived by his sister, Antoinette Dee of Spencer; several nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by four brothers, Roland, Henry, Gerard and Raymond Bisson; one sister, Orianna O'Brien. Paul was born in Worcester, a son of the...

Priscilla M. Pavone

Priscilla M. Pavone

April 22, 2014

Priscilla M. (Casello) Pavone, 85, of West Boylston, passed away peacefully, on Tuesday, April 22, surrounded by her loving family. Priscilla is survived by her devoted husband of sixty-three years, Frank J. Pavone; their four children, John F. Pavone of Worcester, James Pavone of Shrewsbury, Susan Aller and her husband Craig of Shrewsbury and Anthony J. Pavone and his wife...

John W. Entwistle

John W. Entwistle

April 22, 2014

John W. Entwistle, 84, of Worcester died peacefully Tuesday April 22, 2014 at home with his family. John leaves his wife of 60 years Antoinette (DiBaro) Entwistle; four sons, John M. Entwistle and his wife Paula of Shrewsbury, William Entwistle of Worcester, Michael P. Entwistle and his wife Donna of Sterling, and Ronald J. Entwistle and his wife Dina of...

Francis J Elliott

Francis J Elliott

April 21, 2014

Francis J. "Fran" Elliott, 72, of Worcester, died suddenly but peacefully on Patriots Day, Monday, April 21, 2014, in UMass Hospital. Fran was born and raised in Worcester, a son of the late Francis J. Elliott. He attended South High School and graduated from Worcester Polytechnic Institute, School of Industrial Management. Immediately after his 17th birthday, Fran joined the U.S....

Constance A. Burgess

Constance A. Burgess

April 21, 2014

Constance "Connie" A. (LaVoie) Burgess, 83 of Plantation Street, Worcester, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 21, 2014 in Knollwood Nursing Home surrounded by her loving family. Connie is survived by her husband of 64 years, Carlton V. Burgess. She was the loving mother of 6 children, Donna M. Maki and her husband Robert of Worcester, Patricia A. Olson and...

Louise Ginisi

Louise Ginisi

April 19, 2014

Louise (Groccia) Ginisi, 88, a longtime Worcester resident, passed away peacefully on Holy Saturday, April 19, 2014, joining her husband and son in heaven. Louise was born in Worcester, one of ten children born to Italian immigrants Salvatore Groccia Sr and Rose (Perri) Groccia. She grew up in Worcester, attended Worcester Public Schools, leaving before finishing her education to help...

Ronald H Lagacé

Ronald H Lagacé

April 19, 2014

Ronald H. Lagacé, 82, of Worcester, passed away on Saturday, April 19, 2014, in Saint Vincent Hospital. He is survived by his loving wife of fifty-six years, Georgianna "Gerri" (Morin) Lagacé; their children, three sons, David P. Lagacé of Worcester, Mark S. Lagacé and his wife Lynn of Auburn, and Michael E. Lagacé of Douglas; a daughter, Janice E. Lagacé...

Dorothy E Coates

Dorothy E Coates

April 19, 2014

Dorothy E. (Salmon) Coates, 78, of Worcester, passed away on Holy Saturday, April 19, 2014, in the Home and Hospice Care Center in Providence, Rhode Island. She is now with her Lord and Savior and with her beloved husband, Raymond Coates, who predeceased her in January 1993. Dorothy is survived by her loving children, two daughters, Pamela L. Fisher and...

Gerald F Bartholomew

Gerald F Bartholomew

April 17, 2014

Gerald (Gerry) Francis Bartholomew, Sr. died peacefully on April 17th after being ill for the past several months. He was born on August 29, 1929 to Leon and Elizabeth (O'Loughlin) Bartholomew in Worcester, MA. He is pre-deceased by his true love and wife of 55 years, Ruth Ann (Carelli), his beloved grandson Bartholomew Gerald Falvey and his brother Leon Bartholomew...

Jean A Londergan

Jean A Londergan

April 16, 2014

Jean A. (Dalton) Londergan, 88, of Worcester and Centerville, passed away on Wednesday, April 16, 2014. Her husband of sixty-three years, Edward R. Londergan, predeceased her in February 2012. Jean is survived by her loving daughters, Liz Plonski and her husband Joseph of Worcester and Ellen J. Puopolo and her husband Brian of Marstons Mills; her beloved grandchildren, Geoffrey, Andrew,...

Albert J. Wooden

Albert J. Wooden

April 15, 2014

Albert "Al" Wooden, 89, passed away on April 15, 2014 at The Odd Fellows Home in Worcester, MA after a brief illness. He was born in Hoyt, N.B., Canada, one of eleven children, son of John and Dora (Kirkpatrick) Wooden. Al proudly served in the Canadian Army during WWII with tours in the U.K., Central Mediterranean area and Continental Europe...

Edward P Burnham

Edward P Burnham

April 15, 2014

Edward P. "Eddie" Burnham, of Holden and Centerville, died peacefully with his daughter and granddaughter by his side on Tuesday, April 15, 2014. He would have celebrated his 96th birthday on Tuesday, April 22. His beloved wife of 66 years, Congetta T. (Fratantonio) Burnham, predeceased him on July 26, 2008. He is survived by his daughter, Brenda T. Meringolo and...

Anthony Tony Masiello

Anthony Tony Masiello

April 14, 2014

Anthony D. "Tony" Masiello, 36, of South Grafton passed away unexpectedly, Monday, April 14th 2014 at home in his sleep. Anthony was born in Worcester, grew up and lived all his life in Grafton. He graduated from Blackstone Valley Technical High School with a degree focus in Auto body. Tony then worked in the Auto repair industry presently American Classic...

Earl G. Warner

Earl G. Warner

April 14, 2014

Earl G. Warner, 94 of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 14, 2014 at home. Earl's wife of 58 years, Hazel K. (Hawton-Hill) Warner passed away on February 19, 2005. Earl is survived by three sons, William K. Warner and his wife Leslye of Holden, Stephen E. Warner and his wife Donna of Worcester and Richard R. Allen of...

James Paul Norrman

James Paul Norrman

April 14, 2014

James Paul Norrman, 57, of Worcester, MA, went to be with the Lord and his Dad, Pupup on Monday, April 14, 2014 peacefully at his Florida home. He leaves behind his five children, Jamie P. (Norrman) Lapensee and her husband Tony of Salem, MA, Carrie A. (Norrman) Chudzikiewicz and her husband Adam of Worcester, MA, Sherrie D. Gentile of Holland,...

Rita G Dellomo

Rita G Dellomo

April 13, 2014

Rita G. (Cournoyer) Dellomo, of Shrewsbury, passed away at home with her family gathered by her bedside at the age of 89, Sunday April 13 th 2014, joining her husband George in heaven. Rita was born in Worcester, one of seven children of Joseph and Louise (Neiderberger) Cournoyer. She attended Worcester public schools and married the love of her life,...

James M Flynn

James M Flynn

April 13, 2014

Jim was born in Philadelphia, to Eileen (Sullivan) and the late Edward Flynn. He was one of 11 children; five of whom, including himself, are Deaf. He graduated St. Rita's School for the Deaf in Ohio, and went on to earn his B.A. in English from Gallaudet University. He also attended George Washington University Law. He has lived in MA...

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