Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA

Rose M Varieur

Rose M Varieur

January 5, 2014

Rose M. (Buffone) Varieur, 97, formerly of 291 Hamilton St passed away peacefully, Sunday, January 5th 2014. Rose was born in Worcester; she was one of 12 children of Giuseppe and Antoinette (Belsito) Buffone and has lived here all her life. Rose's husband Rionelf Varieur passed away in 1978. She leaves many extended family members in the Worcester Area. Rose...

Michelle M. Boisclair

Michelle M. Boisclair

January 5, 2014

Michelle M. (Lavallee) Boisclair, 52 of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 5, 2014 in St. Vincent's Hospital. Michelle's husband, Michael J. O'Clair predeceased her. She is survived by her significant other, Larry Popham of Worcester; her son, Philip E. Boisclair of Hubbardston; her daughter, Jessica E. (O'Clair) Cappello, her husband Anthony and their son all of Northborough; her...

Francis C Dagostino

Francis C Dagostino

January 5, 2014

Francis "Fran" C. Dagostino, 59, of Boylston, formerly of Littleton, a talented guitar player and vocalist, passed away, on Sunday, January 5, 2014, surrounded by loving family members. Fran is survived by a daughter, Elizabeth "Libby" Dagostino of Littleton; a son, Christopher Dagostino of Chelmsford; three sisters, Anita Martinelli and her husband Charlie of Shrewsbury, Barbara DuPont and her husband...

Dr. Jibrayil Naoum Yusuf Phd

Dr. Jibrayil Naoum Yusuf Phd

January 4, 2014

HARVARD - Our thoughts and prayers are with the family of Dr. Jibrayil Naoum Yusuf Phd, 65, of Harvard formerly of Amherst and Worcester, who passed away Saturday, January 4, 2014 after a period of declining health. Jibrayil is survived by his two children, Larry Yusuf of Allston and Krystal Yusuf of Worcester; his former wife, Najah (Kanou) Yusuf; two...

Genevieve M Mirante

Genevieve M Mirante

January 3, 2014

Genevieve M. (Bigos) Mirante, 84, of Worcester passed away Friday, January 3, 2014 with her devoted family gathered beside her. Genevieve was born in Worcester one of three children to Polish parents, Joseph and Mary (Starsiak) Bigos. She grew up in Worcester, and attended St. Mary's High School. In 1947, she married Salvatore A. Mirante and settled in the Grafton...

Dorthelia (Moree) Cano

Dorthelia (Moree) Cano

January 3, 2014

Cano, Dorthelia Maxine (Moree), 92, of Millbury, formerly of Wichita Kansas, died peacefully Friday, January 3, 2014 in the Millbury Healthcare Center after a prolonged illness. "Dottie" is survived by her loving son Steven Cano and his wife Robin (Gerardi) Cano of Millbury. Dottie was grandmother to six children whom she adored: Derek, Stesha, Tristan, Evan, Trenton, and Ariadne Cano....

Barbara A Laino

Barbara A Laino

January 1, 2014

Barbara A. (Noonan) Laino, 75, of Worcester passed away with her cherished family by her side, Wednesday January 1st 2014. Barbara was born in Worcester, one of two daughters of John F. and Doris M. (Phaneuf) Noonan. She graduated from St Stephen's High School in 1955. Barbara then met and on September 3, 1960 married Philip A. Laino. Together they...

Florence Raymond

Florence Raymond

December 31, 2013

Florence (Gure) Raymond, 83 of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 31, 2013 at The Meadows in Leicester. Florence is survived by her loving husband of thirty-seven years, Norman C. Raymond. Florence was born in Worcester, a daughter of the late Peter and Olga (Danko) Gure. She graduated from Worcester Public Schools. She received her Bachelor's degree in teaching...

Jane C. Radesky

Jane C. Radesky

December 30, 2013

Jane C. (Kozlowski) Radesky, 83, of Shrewsbury, passed into the loving embrace of her Lord and Savior on Monday, December 30, 2013. Jane is survived by three sons, David A. Radesky and his wife Cecile of Worcester, Richard J. Radesky of Boylston and Michael B. Radesky and his wife Lori of South Barre; two daughters, Claudia Hollander-Lucas and her husband...

Roland E Bercume

Roland E Bercume

December 29, 2013

Roland E. Bercume, 88 of Worcester passed away peacefully Sunday December 29th 2013 at home, shortly after sharing a special moment with each of his family members, especially his grandchildren. Roland was born in Worcester, one of six children born to French Canadian parents Walter H. and Corinne (Biron) Bercume. He joined the U.S. Navy before finishing high school and...

Ryda Simone

Ryda Simone

December 29, 2013

Ryda (Gaewsky) Simone, 89, a longtime Shrewsbury resident, passed away Sunday, December 29th 2013 at home with her beloved family gathered beside her. Ryda was born in Worcester, and was one of four daughters of Lithuanian immigrants Anthony and Anna (Wasilewsky) Gaewsky. She grew up in Worcester and graduated from Commerce High School. In 1946 she married the man that...

Catherine Hansbury

Catherine Hansbury

December 29, 2013

Catherine T. (Donahue) Hansbury, 91, former resident of Portland passed away in Worcester Mass. on December 29th 2013 after a short illness. Born in Portland, on May 20, 1922, she was the daughter of Frank P. and Maud (Pollister) Donahue. Catherine was educated in Portland schools, a graduate of Portland High, Class of 1940. Catherine was always proud of the...

Joseph R Laverty, Jr.

Joseph R Laverty, Jr.

December 28, 2013

Joseph R. Laverty, Jr., 64, of Port Orange, Florida and Worcester, a retired postal worker, passed away on Saturday, December 28, 2013, surrounded by loving family. Joseph is survived by his children, a daughter, Megan L. Laverty; two sons, Kevin J. Laverty and Ryan M. Laverty; his darling granddaughter, Caelan A. Laverty; his loving and adoring sister, Mary Lou Bousquet;...

Judith M Morano

Judith M Morano

December 28, 2013

Judith M. (Brosnihan) Morano of Worcester passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 28, 2013 after an illness. Judith is survived by her three children, Paul D. Morano, Jr. and his wife Andrea (Guerra) Morano, Tara L. Porcaro and her husband Frank A. Porcaro, Jr., and Melissa L. Morano all of Worcester; six grandchildren, Nicolas P. and Michael P. Morano, Leigh...

Mildred (Petrozzi) Gabriella

Mildred (Petrozzi) Gabriella

December 27, 2013

Mildred B. (Petrozzi) Gabriella, 87 of Worcester died peacefully Friday December 27, 2013 in the Autumn Village Nursing Center. Her husband George Gabriella died in 2002. Millie is survived by her loving children; Lawrence Gabriella, David Gabriella, and Paul Gabriella. Her grandchildren Nicole and Angela, and also a great grandson Matthew. Millie also leaves a brother Francis Petrozzi and his...

Tina (Nicassio) Esber

Tina (Nicassio) Esber

December 27, 2013

Tina (Nicassio) Esber, 70, a long term resident of Holden, Shrewsbury and West Boylston passed away peacefully after a lengthy illness. Tina a devoted, loving and caring mother and grandmother who cherished her family very much, was born in Canneto, Italy, a suburb of Bari, one of five children. Tina at age 14 and her family moved from Italy to...

Robert W. Trottier

Robert W. Trottier

December 27, 2013

Robert W. Trottier, 83 of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 27, 2013 at UMASS Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. Bob was a gentlemen and a gentle man with an infectious laugh and a great sense of humor. Bob leaves his precious wife of forty-eight years, Janet A. (Evangeline) Trottier; his daughter, Elizabeth Smick of Sturbridge; a...

Walter E Jones

Walter E Jones

December 26, 2013

Walter E. Jones, a longtime Worcester resident passed away peacefully Thursday, December 26th 2013 after a brief illness. Walter is survived by his family; two sons, Evan Jones, Keith Johnson and his son Anyah; his mother, Hazel L. (Hampton) Jones all of Worcester; four sisters, Pamela R. Jones, Janice L. Jones-Storms and Patricia A. Jones all of Fresno, California and...

Ann T Giaquinto

Ann T Giaquinto

December 26, 2013

Ann T. (McPartland) Giaquinto, 85, of Barre, formerly of Worcester at the Colony Apartments, passed away on Thursday, December 26, 2013 at the Christopher House of Worcester. She was predeceased by her husband, Graziano Giaquinto, and their son, Joseph Giaquinto. Ann is survived by her children, a son, John F. Giaquinto and his wife Patricia of Dudley; a daughter, Ann...

Linda Faye Dussey

Linda Faye Dussey

December 26, 2013

Linda F. (Coleman) Dussey, 63 of Worcester passed away Thursday, December 26th 2013 with family by her side. Linda was born in Tuscaloosa, Alabama one of ten children of MC and Mamie (Smith) Coleman. She grew up in Alabama, traveled back and forth from Alabama to visit family in Worcester before settling here for good in 1978. Linda accepted several...

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