Obituaries

Nov 21, 2022

Dorothy D. “Dawn” (Carey) Pepper, 66 of Worcester, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, November 21, 2022 at home.

Dawn was born in Worcester, one of two daughters to the late John Philip and Mary Margaret (Ash) Carey.  She grew up in Shrewsbury and lived there and in Worcester most of her life.  Dawn earned her associates degree in nursing from...

Nov 20, 2022

Nov 19, 2022

Marie Angela Arduini, 55, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 19, 2022, surrounded by her family, after a long battle with cancer.

Marie is a daughter of the late Ruth Arduini and Anthony Gremo.

Marie grew up in Worcester, Massachusetts. Graduated from Burncoat High School and attended Worcester State University. Marie owned Café 50, Mad Maggie’s Roadside...

Nov 18, 2022

Antoinette “Toni” Genatossio, 88, of Shrewsbury, formerly of Worcester passed away peacefully Friday, November 18th, 2022, after a long period of health challenges. 

Antoinette was born in Worcester, August 19, 1934, one of thirteen children of Italian immigrants Carlo and Caroline (Pasquale) Genatossio.  She graduated from Commerce High School and worked in the administration department of the former Worcester...

Nov 16, 2022

Muriel M. (Giguere) Rinaldo, 89, a lifelong resident of Worcester, passed away peacefully after a brief illness Wednesday, November 16th, 2022, surrounded by the family she loved.

Muriel was born in Brockton, a daughter of Henri and Christine (Beaumiere) Giguere. Raised in Worcester, Muriel's paternal grandmother taught her to cut and sew her first pattern at 12. She would soon...

Nov 15, 2022

 

 

Michael Antoine Khachfi, better known by his family and friends as Michel, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on November 15, 2022 following complications from a stroke. He was 68 years old. 

Michel was born in Beirut, Lebanon and immigrated to Worcester, Massachusetts in 1979. He had a passion for art and painting and worked...

Nov 15, 2022

Nov 15, 2022

Darlene J. Sampson, 54 of Shrewsbury, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Tuesday, November 15, 2022.  Darlene was born in Worcester where she attended high school.

Darlene is survived by her daughter, Ashley Troy of Leicester; her parents Douglas W. and Joan M. (Patenaude) Sampson of Worcester; a grandson, John Robert Hughes; three aunts, Judy Clarke and her husband...

Nov 15, 2022

Paul John Layfulde Jr., 66, of Dudley, MA passed away Tuesday, November 15th after years of health challenges.

Born in Worcester, Paul was the son of Paul J. Layfulde Sr., and Gail (Hofford) Walkowiak.  Paul held many occupations over the years, most recently as a Sales Associate for a local car dealership.

Paul is survived by his brother Gregory T....

Nov 15, 2022

Nov 15, 2022

An obituary is being prepared 

Nov 14, 2022

Nov 11, 2022

Lewis “Boddie” Charles Henderson, Jr., 91, of North Grafton, MA, passed away peacefully at home on November 11, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on July 3, 1931, in Milo, ME, and was raised there by his parents, the late Ora and Doris (Smart) Kelly.

Boddie married Mary Ellen (Webb) in 1955 and later moved to Charlton,...

Nov 11, 2022

Constance “Connie” (Moise) Gardella, 87, a lifelong Worcester resident, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 11th, 2022. 

Connie was born a daughter of Walter and Margaret (Krukonis) Moise, living all her life in Worcester.  Connie married the love of her life, Robert “Bob” W. Gardella, in 1956. They then settled in the Rice Square section of Worcester and were...

Nov 10, 2022

Sister Joanne Eneguess, MPV, 85 of Northborough, a Religious Venerini  Sister and teacher for over 60 years, passed away at Beaumont of Northborough on Thursday, November 10th, 2022.

Sister Joanne was born in Marlboro, November 1, 1937, a daughter of the late, Thomas and Jennie (Lawrence) Eneguess.  Sister Joanne entered the Religious Venerini Sisters from Immaculate Conception Parish in Marlboro...

Nov 9, 2022

Libera (Troio) Champagne, 95, a lifelong resident of Worcester passed away with her loved ones gathered at her bedside Wednesday, November 9, 2022.

Libera was born in Worcester, the daughter of Italian immigrants Matteo and Camille (Bisceglia) Troio.  Raised in Worcester, Libera became the matriarch of her family. She made sure they were well cared for, had a strong faith,...

Nov 7, 2022

Nov 6, 2022

Ryan A. Bisceglia, 26, a vibrant, enthusiastic young man who loved music, passed away suddenly Sunday, November 6th, 2022, at Harrington Memorial Hospital, Webster. 

Ryan was born in Worcester, December 23rd, 1995, the son of Gregory “Smitty” Smith of Charlton, and Noreen Ann Bisceglia of Worcester.  He graduated and former crew team member, from Worcester Vocational Technical High school...

Nov 6, 2022

Nov 6, 2022

Bruce Lee Torres, 49, a lifelong Worcester resident , father, brother and devoted son, passed away surrounded by family, Sunday, November 6th 2022.  

Bruce was born in Worcester, the son of Yolanda Torres and the late Jesus M. Torres.  Educated in Worcester, Bruce had a gift for tinkering and a love to fix cars.  He founded his own company...