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John "Jack" Dunn, Jr.

John "Jack" Dunn, Jr.

May 24, 2022

John V. “Jack” Dunn, Jr., retired Massachusetts State Police Lieutenant Colonel, 71, of Millbury, passed away on Tuesday, May 24, 2022, at UMass Hospital, surrounded by loving family.  He is reunited with his daughters Lauren Nicole and Vanessa Ann Dunn, who both predeceased him.

Jack is survived by his loving wife of thirty-eight years, Deborah N. (Brown) Dunn; a son,...

Elijah "Squi" Malachi Pye

Elijah "Squi" Malachi Pye

May 23, 2022

Our beloved son Elijah Malachi "Squi" Pye, 20 years old of Cherry Valley, passed away on Monday, May 23, 2022, from injuries suffered in an untimely accident. 

A 2020 Leicester High School graduate, Elijah was one that you had to get to know, as he would light up the room with his smile and personality. He was loving, caring,...

George R. LeBeau

George R. LeBeau

May 22, 2022

George R. “Dickie” LeBeau, 76 of Dudley, passed away peacefully and was reunited with his wife Kathleen on Sunday, May 22, 2022 at his home with his family by his side after a courageous battle with cancer. George was born in Worcester, a son of the late Bunetta (Chirchigho) Dionne and George Castle. He worked as a machinist for Lindquist...

David J. Vayo

David J. Vayo

May 21, 2022

David J. Vayo, 57 of Worcester, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, May 21, 2022.

David was born in Worcester, a son of Robert S. Vayo of Holden and the late Lorraine C. (Gervais) Vayo.  He graduated from Holy Name Central Catholic High School and lived in Worcester all his life.  David served his country proudly in the United States Air...

Mary S. Morello

Mary S. Morello

May 21, 2022



Mary (Pignataro) Morello went home to God Saturday, May 21st, 2022.

Mary had a wonderful, long and healthy life.  Her faith in God was strong and she enjoyed many blessings.  She would have been 97 in July.

She was the daughter of Umile and Valencia Pignataro.

Mary graduated from Girls Trade School and went on to work at Davey’s...

Staff Sgt Mark A. Carrico

Staff Sgt Mark A. Carrico

May 21, 2022

Staff Sgt. Mark A. Carrico, 24, stationed at Eglin Air Force Base, Navarre, Florida, formerly of Webster, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, May 21, 2022. His grandfather, George LeBeau passed away the following day. Mark is survived by his mother, Charlene LeBeau of Webster; his father, Steven Carrico, Sr. of South Carolina; two brothers, Randy LeBeau of Webster and Steven...

Steven J. Simoneau

Steven J. Simoneau

May 20, 2022

Steven J. Simoneau, 50, of Worcester passed away unexpectedly on Friday, May 20, 2022 at his home. Steven was born in Boston and grew up in Worcester.

Steven is survived by his parents, Alfred R. Simoneau, Sr. and Sharon B. (Weinberg) Simoneau both of Worcester; a brother, Alfred R. Simoneau, Jr. and his wife Diane of North Uxbridge; nieces, nephews,...

Mary (Reynolds) Barry

Mary (Reynolds) Barry

May 19, 2022

Mary E. (Reynolds) Barry, 85, of Rochdale, MA., passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 19, 2022 with her loving family by her side.

Mary was born on March 4, 1937 in Worcester, a daughter of the late Carl B. and Deborah A. (Moriarty) Reynolds and where she was a graduate of Worcester Schools.  Mary worked for many years for the...

Robert A. Frongillo, Sr.

Robert A. Frongillo, Sr.

May 19, 2022

Robert A. Frongillo of Naples, FL passed away recently at the age of 91. Previously of Worcester, MA Robert is survived by his wife of 44 years Rose (DiGioia) Frongillo, his children Robert A. Frongillo Jr. and his wife Lori of Putnam, CT, Patricia Frongillo Lopriore Abrahms of Auburn, Tina Frongillo of Shrewsbury, Pamela Dickman and her husband Richard of...

Brian F Grimley

Brian F Grimley

May 19, 2022

Brian F. Grimley, 79 of Boylston, passed away Thursday, May 19th, 2022, surrounded by loved ones after a short illness.

Brian was born in Worcester, the son of George and Marian (Guertin) Grimley. Raised in Shrewsbury, Brian graduated from Shrewsbury High School, a standout athlete and multiple team captain. He then earned his bachelor’s degree from Northeastern University and his...

Fannie Marie Hargrove

Fannie Marie Hargrove

May 16, 2022

Fannie Marie Hargrove 65, of Irvington N.J, formerly of Worcester MA. Passed away on Monday May 16, 2022 with her loving daughter by her side.

She leaves to mourn her son Mario Hargrove, and his partner Leanne Hilow of Worcester MA., daughter Kala Simmons of Newark NJ, three grandchildren Tyra, Geniesa, and Eliza Hargrove all of Worcester, her sister and...

James J Carelli

James J Carelli

May 13, 2022

James J. Carelli, 89, a longtime Shrewsbury resident, dedicated husband, father, and grandfather passed away peacefully, Friday, May 13, 2022,  arriving into the arms of the Love of his life and wife  Joan M. Carelli who passed away in 2011.

Jim was born in Worcester, one of four children of Frank L and Annabel P. (Brady) Carelli. Raised in the...

Patricia M Keyes

Patricia M Keyes

May 13, 2022

Patricia M. Keyes 81 of Shrewsbury died Friday May 13, 2022 at UMass Hospital in Worcester.  Born in Worcester, Patricia was the daughter of the late Stanley and Anna (Meehan) Keyes. She was a graduate of St. Vincent Nursing School a registered Nurse and worked at St. Vincent hospital for many years.  For the last 20 years, Patricia worked for...

Lorraine "Bunny" L Bellenoit

Lorraine "Bunny" L Bellenoit

May 12, 2022

Lorraine L. ”Bunny” Bellenoit, 96, formerly of Grafton Hill in Worcester, passed away peacefully Thursday, May12th 2022 at the Jewish Healthcare Center in Worcester with family in attendance. Lorraine was born on August 8, 1925 in Worcester and was the only daughter of Joseph and Louise (Messier) Pelletier. She graduated from Commerce High School in Worcester in 1943. After graduating,...

Gail D Astrella

Gail D Astrella

May 10, 2022

Gail D. Astrella, 66, of Worcester passed away peacefully with family gathered at her side, Tuesday, May 10th, 2022.

Gail was born and raised in Worcester, youngest of three children of Trin J. Astrella, Sr., and Dorothy K. (Sarsfield) Astrella.  Gail is survived by her sister and best friend, Carol (Astrella) Bulikowski and husband John as well as her brother,...

Agnes (Damico) Zingarelli

Agnes (Damico) Zingarelli

May 9, 2022

Agnes R. (Damico) Zingarelli, 103, a lifelong Worcester resident passed away surrounded by her family, Monday, May 9th 2022.   

Agnes Rita (Damico) Zingarelli, the first of nine children, was born at the house of her Italian immigrant parents Angelina (Guerra) and Frank Damico in Worcester, MA.  Ironically, she was born on January 27, 1919 by a midwife who was...

Muriel Mae Maurice

Muriel Mae Maurice

May 8, 2022

Muriel Mae (Cummings) Maurice, 84, a longtime resident of Northborough has sadly left to join her husband Gerald Henry Maurice who predeceased her in 2008.  She bravely struggled with heart and breathing issues after a bout with Covid in late 2020.  

Muriel was born in Northborough on February 16, 1938, a daughter of the late Leo L. and Gladys...

Peter L Regonini

Peter L Regonini

May 8, 2022

Peter L. Regonini, 81, of Brewster, formerly of Worcester, passed away Sunday, May 8th, 2022, after a battle with cancer.  His family was by his side.  

Peter was born in Worcester, grew up in Clinton with his parents, Louis, and Gemma (Porciello) Regonini  and his seven siblings. He graduated from Clinton High School and immediately after graduation joined the...

David C. Francis

David C. Francis

May 6, 2022

It is with a heavy heart we announce the passing of David (Dave) Charles Francis, father, brother, uncle, and everybody's loudest friend, he was born June 7, 1970, to Robert D. Francis and Phyllis Ellen Francis and died on Friday May 6, 2022. Dave was working in New Hampshire the week before his passing creating a beautiful new deck, he...

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