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Kevin J. Clancey

Kevin J. Clancey

Sep 9, 2024

Kevin J. Clancey, 73, of Oxford, passed away on Monday, September 9, 2024, at UMass Hospital in Worcester.

Kevin is survived by the love of his life and wife of forty-six years, Donna M. (Martucci) Clancey; a daughter, Amy M. Coffey and her husband David of Oxford; twin sons, Kevin J. Clancey, II of Sturbridge and Keith M. Clancey of Worcester;...

Miriam Vigliatura

Miriam Vigliatura

Sep 8, 2024

Miriam Vigliatura 85, of Worcester, passed away Sunday September 8. 2024 at UmassHospital surrounded by family.

Miriam is survived by a daughter Michele Davio of S. Grafton; a daughter Renee Dulmaine and her husband John of Sutton; a sister Linda Sebetes of Southbridge; 6 Grandchildren, Shanna Blanchard and her husband Marc, Lindsay Barki and her husband Alan, Jaclyn Rincon and her...

Wanda Kumor

Wanda Kumor

Sep 8, 2024

 

Wanda (Rogal) Kumor, 97, of Worcester, passed away on Sunday, September 8, 2024 at the Blaire House of Worcester due to an illness.

She was born in Ukraine, daughter of the late, Stefan and Michalina (Petraszek) Rogal and later moved to the United States in 1966. She worked as a seamstress for many years.

She was predeceased by her husband, Edward Kumor,...

Lidia (Ansara) Assali

Lidia (Ansara) Assali

Sep 8, 2024

Lidia (Ansara) Assali, 85, of Worcester passed away Sunday, September 8, 2024, surrounded by loved ones.

Lidia was born March 10, 1939, in Aita, Lebanon, the daughter of Michael and Badeha (Dabaghe) Ansara. Raised educated and married in Lebanon, she immigrated to the United States more specifically California with her husband Andrew. Then shortly after Andrew passed away in 2010, Lidia...

Dolores D. Ginga

Dolores D. Ginga

Sep 7, 2024

Dolores D. (LeClair) Ginga, of Worcester, went peacefully home to her Lord on Saturday, September 7, 2024 in the comfort of her home. She was 10 days shy of her 94th birthday.

Dolores was born on September 17, 1930, in Worcester, daughter of the late Romeo and Yvonne D. (Dupre) LeClair and was a graduate of St. Peter’s Catholic High School,...

Martha N. Dixson

Martha N. Dixson

Sep 6, 2024

Martha N. (Williams) Dixson, 78 of Worcester, passed away in her home on Friday, September 6, 2024.

Martha was born in Guntersville, Alabama, a daughter of the late Robert Williams, Sr. and Gladys (Mavis) Williams. She worked as a housekeeper for UMass Memorial Hospital for 26 years retiring in 2010. 

Martha will be remembered for her strong spirit, her determination, and her...

Ana Lydia Maldonado Lopez

Ana Lydia Maldonado Lopez

Sep 5, 2024

Ana Lydia Maldonado Lopez, 90, of Worcester, passed away peacefully on September 5, 2024. Ana was born in Humacao, Puerto Rico, on July 9, 1934, the daughter of José Maldonado Fuentes and Bruna Lopez Serrano. She was one of 9 children. In Puerto Rico, Ana worked as a Dietary Aide. Ana moved to Worcester, MA in 1997. 

God blessed Ana with...

Cindy Lee Rawlston

Cindy Lee Rawlston

Sep 4, 2024

Cindy Lee Rawlston, 66 of Worcester, passed away on Wednesday, September 4, 2024 at UMass Medical Center with her family by her side.

Cindy was born in Worcester, a daughter of the late Chester and Gloria (Gentile) Rawlston. She graduated from David Hale Fanning Trade High School, Class of 1976 and earned her certification in cosmetology from Rob Roy Academy. Cindy...

Florence (Nadero) Collins

Florence (Nadero) Collins

Sep 3, 2024

Florence M. “Flo” (Nardero) Collins, 99, a lifelong resident of Worcester passed away Tuesday, September 3, 2024, surrounded by loved ones.

Florence was born in Worcester, one of nine children of Frank and Madalena (Monfreda) Nardero. Raised in Worcester, Flo met and married “the Love of her Life” Frederic J. Collins in 1947. They settled in The Hamilton Street neighborhood of...

Paula (Setaro) Miller

Paula (Setaro) Miller

Sep 3, 2024

Paula A. (Setaro) Miller, 76, a lifelong Worcester resident, devoted mother, and grandmother, passed away surrounded by family, Tuesday, September 3rd 2024. 

Paula was born in Worcester, one of seven children of Achille Paul Setaro and Floride (Dupre) Setaro. She is survived by her two children, Joseph Miller, Jr. and his wife Lianne of Port St Lucie, Fl, Jody Miller Peak...

Robert C. LeMay

Robert C. LeMay

Sep 1, 2024

Robert “Bob” LeMay, 87, of Shrewsbury, formally of Worcester, passed away peacefully, Sunday, September 1st, 2024. 

Bob was born in Worcester, October 20,1936, the son of Alphonse and Gertrude (Buccico) LeMay.

His beloved wife of 50 years, Marie F. (Morrone) LeMay passed away in 2010. Bob is survived by his loving children, Robert J. LeMay of Watertown, CT, Gina M. Mercuri and...

Domenic A. "Babe" Simone

Domenic A. "Babe" Simone

Sep 1, 2024

Domenic A. “Babe” Simone, 97, of Worcester, passed away on Sunday, September 1, 2024, at Southgate in Shrewsbury, surrounded by his loving family. His wife, Bessie (Liangos) Simone, predeceased him in 1994.

Babe is survived by his two daughters, Cathy Simone and her husband Bill Lamothe of Worcester, and Michele Simone of Boston; his grandson, Anthony Williams; many nieces and nephews....

Cleo L. McDonald

Cleo L. McDonald

Aug 31, 2024

Cleo L. McDonald, of Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, passed away on Saturday, August 31, 2024, at the age of 91. Born and raised in Whitinsville, Massachusetts, to Cleo (Leo) and Appoline Joly McDonald, Cleo was the second youngest of nine children. 

He was well known for being a loving father, grandfather, and great grandfather who travelled often to be with family no matter...

George P. Wenzel

George P. Wenzel

Aug 31, 2024

George P. Wenzel, aged 81, of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 31, 2024, in Worcester, MA.

Born in Fitchburg, MA on December 4, 1942, to George and Marie (Morin) Wenzel. Raised in Fitchburg, George attended St. Bernard’s High School and went on to enlist in the United States Navy where he served for 2 years. After being discharged, George...

Joseph H. Chartier

Joseph H. Chartier

Aug 31, 2024

Joseph “Joe” H. Chartier, aged 65, of Southbridge, passed away surrounded by loved ones on Saturday, August 31, 2024, in Worcester, MA.

Born in Southbridge, MA on April 20, 1959, to Beatrice Regina (Wassmer) and the late, Arthur Joseph Chartier. Raised in Southbridge, Joe attended Bay Path Regional Vocational Technical High School where he majored in mechanics. 

Renowned for his kind heart,...

Lawrence "Larry" Gustafson

Lawrence "Larry" Gustafson

Aug 31, 2024

Lawrence E. “Larry” Gustafson, 68, of Worcester, a loving man with a huge heart and bright smile, passed away Saturday, August 31, 2024, peacefully at home.

Larry was born in Worcester, the son of Robert L. and Barbara (Chase) Gustafson. He graduated from Worcester Boys Trade and has lived in Worcester his entire life. In 1978, Larry married the “Love of...

Kenneth L. Carpenter

Kenneth L. Carpenter

Aug 29, 2024

Kenneth L. “KC” Carpenter, Jr., a kind soul with a huge heart passed away with his devoted wife at his side, Thursday, August 29th, 2024, after a period of declining health.

 Ken was born May 4, 1950, the son of Ann Marie (Derosier) Carpenter, and Kenneth Carpenter, Sr. Raised in West Boylston, Ken graduated from Wachusett Regional High School, joined the...

Dorothy (Ferraro) Laganelli

Dorothy (Ferraro) Laganelli

Aug 27, 2024

Dorothy A. (Ferraro) Laganelli, 88, a longtime resident of the Quinsigamond Village passed away Tuesday, August 27th, 2024, in her home surrounded by the family she cherished. Dorothy notably joins in heaven the “Love of her Life,” Vito, who passed away almost 7 years to the day on August 24, 2017. 

Born and raised in Worcester, Dorothy was one of three...

Kevin D. Lavin

Kevin D. Lavin

Aug 26, 2024

Kevin D. Lavin, 69, of Holden, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 26, 2024, surrounded by his family, at Saint Vincent Hospital. 

Kevin is survived by his wife of forty-two years, Mary Ann (Fortunato) Lavin; three daughters, Nicole M. Tomanek and her husband Richard of Hudson, Elyse A. Lavin of Las Vegas, and Kelly M. Boucher and her husband Lukas of...

Joyce (Fraioli) Akman

Joyce (Fraioli) Akman

Aug 26, 2024

Joyce Marie (Fraioli) Akman, 68, of Shrewsbury, a person, loved by all, passed away surrounded by the family she cherished, Monday, August 26, 2024 after a long period of health challenges.

Joyce was born in Worcester, the daughter of the late Worcester Police officer, Anthony and Anna (Battista) Fraioli. She grew up in the Italian neighborhood on Mulberry Street, graduated from...

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