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Linda M. (Fontaine) Barrett

Linda M. (Fontaine) Barrett

January 30, 2025

Linda M. (Fontaine) Barrett, of Paxton, passed away on Thursday, January 30, 2025, at Knollwood Nursing Center in West Boylston. She was the beloved wife of the late, William F. Barrett.

Linda is survived by her three loving children, Robert L. Gentile and his wife Ann-Marie of Douglas, Brenda M. Gentile of Worcester, Brian M. Gentile and his wife Adrienne of...

Domenic P. DiSilvestri

Domenic P. DiSilvestri

January 29, 2025

Domenic P. DiSilvestri, 91 of Worcester, passed away on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, at Heywood Hospital, Gardner with his beloved family by his side.

Domenic was born in Worcester, a son of the late Felice “Felix” and Caroline (Ricciardi) DiSilvestro. He lived in Worcester all his life where he worked as a firefighter for the City of Worcester Fire Department, mainly...

George V. Johnson

George V. Johnson

January 28, 2025

George V. Johnson, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on Tuesday, January 28th, 2025, at the age of 75. George was the son of the late Russell C. Johnson and Dorothy (Sundstrom) Johnson. In addition to his parents, George was predeceased by his brother, Russell Johnson Jr.

George is survived by his...

Barbara C. Abasciano

Barbara C. Abasciano

January 28, 2025

Barbara C. (Pelosi) Abasciano, 92, of Worcester, formerly of Shrewsbury, was surrounded by her loving family in her final days and passed away on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, at the Christopher House of Worcester. She was married to Gaetano “Nino” Abasciano for 42 years until his death in August of 1986.

Barbara is survived by three sons, Steven P. Abasciano and...

Lorrie Carlson

Lorrie Carlson

January 28, 2025

 Lorrie Carlson (Lorraine Roche), of Worcester, passed away surrounded by loved ones, from recent complications of a long battle with cancer. She was the loving Mother and Grammy to her 2 daughters, Stephanie Carlson and her fiancé Matt and their children Adelyn & Liam, and Melanie LeBlanc and her husband Bradley & their children Mason & Lydia. She is survived...

Thomas Ziccardi

Thomas Ziccardi

January 28, 2025

It is with sadness we announce the passing of a dedicated father, grandfather and great grandfather, Thomas “Tom” Ziccardi, 94, a longtime resident of Worcester, passed away surrounded by the family he cherished January 28, 2025, after a period of declining health.

Tom was born in San Clemente, Province of Caserta, Italy, the son of Pasquale and Francesca (Zampella) Ziccardi. Raised...

Geraldine H. Keyes

Geraldine H. Keyes

January 27, 2025

Geraldine “Gerry” H. (Grigor) Keyes, 92, of Worcester, passed away on Monday, January 27, 2025, at Saint Vincent Hospital in Worcester. Her husband, David T. Keyes, Sr., predeceased her in August 1983.

Gerry is survived by her loving family, including a daughter, Pamela H. Kurko and her husband Samuel Kurko, Jr., of North Providence and their daughter Emalie E. Kurko; her...

Jennifer L. Coakley Algieri

Jennifer L. Coakley Algieri

January 26, 2025

Jennifer L. Coakley Algieri, 40, of Jefferson, passed away on Sunday, January 26, 2025, at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, after heroically battling cancer for several years.

Jennifer is survived by her loving husband, Salvatore N. Algieri and by their three beautiful daughters, Milena, Eva, and Livia. She is also survived by her mom, Marie E. (May) Brunelle of Copperhill,...

Tina Marie (Zona) Nadeau

Tina Marie (Zona) Nadeau

January 26, 2025

Tina Marie (Zona) Nadeau, 63, of Oxford passed away peacefully Sunday, January 26th, 2025, surrounded by loved ones after a series of health challenges.

Tina was born in Worcester, July 2, 1961, the daughter of the late Larry and Maryann (Tuccio) Zona. She graduated from North High School and married Bertrand R. Nadeau in 1980. They then began a 25-year marriage...

Victor "Flaco" M. Lopez

Victor "Flaco" M. Lopez

January 24, 2025

Victor “Flaco” M. Lopez, 53, of Worcester, passed away on Friday, January 24th 2025, surrounded by his loved ones after battling cancer for several years.

Flaco is survived by his son Victor M. Lopez Jr., of RI; two brothers, Audeli Lopez and his wife Sarah of Worcester; Arbin Lopez and his wife Samantha LaCroix and their daughters, Kailani and Rayne of...

Christine G. Pitcher

Christine G. Pitcher

January 24, 2025

Christine G. (Lintern) Pitcher 92 passed away peacefully on January 24th, 2025 surrounded by her loving family.

Christine is survived by her beloved twin daughters, Gail DelRosso and husband Steven and Dale Gentile and husband Michael; three grandchildren, Tanya Gentile, Anthony Gentile and his wife Carol and Stefanie Oliveri; four very special great grandchildren, Tyler, Ryan and twins, Lorenzo & Gianno....

Anthony N. Pennucci

Anthony N. Pennucci

January 24, 2025

Anthony N. Pennucci, 87, of Shrewsbury, passed away in his home on Friday, January 24, 2025, just eleven months after the death of his beloved wife of fifty-eight years, Patricia A. (Fell) Pennucci.

Anthony is survived by his sister, Margaret Corda of Grafton; a sister-in-law, Joan McManus of Northbridge; many nieces and nephews, including Francine R. DiRoberto of Millbury, who took...

Leon M Mallette

Leon M Mallette

January 21, 2025

Leon M. Mallette, 77, of Worcester, a dedicated husband, father and grandfather passed away surrounded by loved ones, Tuesday, January 21st 2025 after a period of declining health. 

Leon was born in Worcester on September 17, 1947, a son of Leon M. and Rita (LeDoux) Mallette. Raised in Shrewsbury, he graduated from Shrewsbury High School, joined the Massachusetts Army National Guard,...

David R. Heck

David R. Heck

January 20, 2025

David R. Heck, 52, of Auburn, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 20, 2025. He was surrounded by his loving wife and family at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston.

David was born in Worcester and grew up in Sutton where he graduated from Sutton High School. He earned his associate’s degree in hotel and restaurant management from Quinsigamond Community College. David...

Ann M. (Resch) Brunelle

Ann M. (Resch) Brunelle

January 19, 2025

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Ann M. (Resch) Brunelle, 55, of Auburn. 

Born September 29, 1969, in Worcester, MA, Ann was the daughter of Sheila and Charles Bolster, Sr. She is survived by her beloved husband Daniel Brunelle of Auburn; her loving daughters, Danielle Gianfriddo of Killingly, CT, and Gabrielle Brunelle of Auburn; her...

Paul W. Sanders

Paul W. Sanders

January 18, 2025

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Paul W. Sanders, 61, of Worcester. 

Born in Pawtucket, RI, Paul was the beloved son of Elizabeth (Bonner) Lawton and James R. Sanders. 

Paul’s greatest joys were spending time with his mom on their patio; writing notes back and forth with his granddaughter, Natalia; watching football with his son, John;...

Lucien P. Pratt

Lucien P. Pratt

January 17, 2025

Lucien P. Pratt, “28”, of Longs, SC, passed away peacefully on January 12, 2025, at Hock Family Pavilion Hospice, Durham, NC, after a hard-fought battle with cancer, with his fiancé, Margee, by his side.

Lou was born in Worcester on August 27, 1947, to the late Leonidas Pratt and Rollande (Kelly) Pratt. He was a graduate of Worcester Boys Trade and...

Paul "Pudgy" Loiseau

Paul "Pudgy" Loiseau

January 17, 2025

Paul “Pudgy” Loiseau, 81, a lifelong, Shrewsbury resident and former local business owner, passed away at home, Friday, January 17, 2025, with the family he loved gathered at his bedside.

Pudgy was born in Worcester, the son of George Loiseau, Sr. and Doris M. (Davis) Loiseau. Raised is Shrewsbury, he graduated from Shrewsbury High School. Pudgy then worked construction as an...

Etta Marie McCarthy

Etta Marie McCarthy

January 15, 2025

Etta Marie McCarthy, 76, of Spencer, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, January15, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

 Born on March 8, 1948, in Worcester, she was the daughter of the late Robert E. and Mary A.(Papagni) Holley. Etta was married to the love of her life, Kevin Thomas McCarthy, on September 17, 1970, and they shared 54 wonderful...

Stephen J. Doxsey

Stephen J. Doxsey

January 14, 2025

Stephen J. Doxsey, 69, of Sterling, MA, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, in Worcester, MA after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Born on January 17, 1955, in Poughkeepsie, New York, he was the son of the late Robert and Anna (Sadowski) Doxsey. Stephen is survived by his loving children, Will, Dylan, and Samantha Doxsey; his partner,...

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