Obituaries

Aug 2, 2022

Therese Sylvestre, 88, of Fitchburg, MA passed away at home on August 2, 2022 after a lengthy illness.  Born in Lacombe,Haiti, to the late Louissant Robert and Analouise Dorsainvil, she was the beloved wife of Louis Pierre Sylvestre; loving mother of Vignoble Sylvestre and Husband Manes Derice of Fitchburg, sister of Benjamin Robert and Aunt of many nieces and nephews. ...

Aug 1, 2022

Shirley H. Morrison, 94, the beloved mother, grandmother, gr-grandmother and friend departed this life on August 1, 2022 at UMass Memorial Medical Center of natural causes.

Born in Manchester NH on July 18, 1928, the youngest child and only daughter of Jeanette and Ralph Harkinson, Shirley was a charismatic, “rock ribbed” New Englander and gifted socialite & athlete who was...

Jul 30, 2022

Mary F. Proia, aged 92 died peacefully on July 30, 2022, with her daughter Deborah at her bedside.  Born in Stamford, Ct, Mary grew up, was married, and raised her family in Worcester, Ma.  She graduated from Saint Mary’s High School and Salter’s Secretarial School.  Mary worked as an Executive Secretary for Town Talk Bakery before devoting herself to raising...

Jul 30, 2022

Julie M. Buffone, 46, of Worcester, passed away peacefully in her sleep, on Saturday, July 30, 2022, at Saint Vincent Hospital in Worcester.

Julie is survived by her children, Brody Kulesza and Elly Kulesza, both of Worcester; her father, Theodore “Ted” Buffone and his partner, Jamie Foy of Worcester; two brothers, Christopher Buffone and his wife Elizabeth of Oxford and...

Jul 30, 2022

Joseph V. "Butch" Page, 64, of Worcester, passed away on Saturday, July 30, 2022 at St. Vincent's Hospital surrounded by his loving family.

Butch was born in Worcester, a son of the late Joseph V. Sclamo and Marjorie D. (Lowell) Page. He was a graduate of Worcester Schools and lived there all his life. Butch worked as a shipper and...

Jul 30, 2022

Alex J. Panarelli, 71, of Worcester, passed away on Saturday, July 30, 2022, at UMass Hospital in Worcester, with his loving wife, Joanne at his bedside.

Alex is survived by his loving wife of forty-seven years, Joanne L. (Kamyk) Panarelli; two brothers, Frank Panarelli and his wife Kim, and Carlo Panarelli and his wife Donna; his sister-in-law, Phyllis Panarelli, all...

Jul 29, 2022

Jul 28, 2022

Jean C. Paulin, 88, of Worcester, passed away on Thursday, July 28, 2022, at Saint Vincent Hospital in Worcester.

Jean was a strong, loving, and genuine woman loved by her entire family, both young and old.  Jean was born in Worcester the youngest child of four children of the late, Joseph E. and Mary F. (Murray) Paulin and grew...

Jul 26, 2022

Patrick J. McDonagh, 94, of Leland, NC and formerly of Worcester, passed away Tuesday, July 26, 2022, with loved ones gathered at his side.

Born in Galway City, Ireland, to Michael and Elizabeth (McNamara) McDonagh, Patrick immigrated to the United States at the age of 21 after proudly serving at the end of WW 2 with the Royal Irish Fusiliers...

Jul 23, 2022

Mason A. Bergeron, 39, of Worcester, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, July 23, 2022 in the comfort of his home.

Mason is survived by two children, Jeffrey J. Bergeron and Briseis A. Bergeron, both of Worcester; two brothers, Mark Bergeron of Webster and Matthew Bergeron of Worcester; the mother of his children, Kathryn Bergeron of Worcester; his father, William L....

Jul 23, 2022

Jul 23, 2022

David P. Gleason, 24, of Worcester passed away tragically, Saturday July 23, 2022, when he was struck by an oncoming car while riding his motorcycle. 

David was born August 1, 1997, in Worcester, the son of Rosemary D. Gleason and the late David Salo. He graduated from Burncoat High school. David then accepted a position as a mechanic with...

Jul 22, 2022

Gloria R. (Amaral) Valentino, 89, a lifelong Shrewsbury resident passed away peacefully, Friday, July 22, 2022, with her children and grandchildren gathered at her bedside. She arrives in heaven into the loving arms of her husband George “Al” and daughter Deborah Valentino.

A devoted mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend, Gloria was the matriarch of her family, focused on caring...

Jul 22, 2022

Alice Palmieri, 101, of Worcester, passed away peacefully Friday, July 22, 2022.  All funeral arrangements are private.   

 

Jul 19, 2022

Anderson A. Guerra, 38 of Worcester, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 19, 2022.

Anderson was born in Point Ligoure Point Fortin, Trinidad and Tobago.  He came to America at the age of 15 where he attended Doherty High School.  Anderson worked as a subcontractor for DHL, a job his family said he loved very much. He loved and had...

Jul 19, 2022

Ann Marie Corio, 78, a lifelong Shrewsbury resident, passed away peacefully Tuesday, July 19th, 2022, with the ones she loved gathered at her bedside.

Ann was born in Worcester, the daughter of Henry and Josephine (DeQuatro) Corio. She grew up in Worcester, graduated from the Salter School and earned her bachelor’s degree, Magna Cum Laude from  Assumption College. Ann Marie ...

Jul 18, 2022

Jul 18, 2022

Gary Vecchio, 68, of Worcester, passed away peacefully after a brief battle with cancer. He was welcomed to his eternal heavenly home while surrounded by his loving family on Monday, July 18, 2022.  Gary joins in heaven, his parents Ann T. (DiSilvestri) and John “Johnnie Radiator” Vecchio and his nephew Joseph M. Vecchio.  He was a life-long educator, community leader,...

Jul 15, 2022

Albert D. Battista, of Charlton, formerly of Sturbridge, died Friday, July 15, 2022. He was 88.Albert was born in Worcester on May 24, 1934, son of the late Thomas and Rosaria (Zollo) Battista. He was a graduate of Worcester Polytechnic Institute where he earned his bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering in 1956 and his Master of Business Administration degree in...

Jul 15, 2022

Anthony J. “Dorsey” “Tony” Palermo, 92, of Worcester died peacefully on Friday, July 15, 2022 in his home surrounded by his loving family. Anthony joins in heaven the love of his life Dorothy, who he missed dearly when she left his side on January 29, 2020, after 64 years of marriage.

Anthony leaves behind his two daughters, Donna M. Palermo...