Obituaries

Apr 26, 2022

Apr 26, 2022

Susan Mariano, 69, a long time Grafton business owner passed away in her sleep, Tuesday, April 26th, 2022, after a valiant battle with cancer.

Susan was a loving mother and a beloved member of a very large family—a devoted sister, a loving aunt, a loyal friend, she was cherished by all those who knew her.  Susan was born in Worcester,...

Apr 25, 2022

Worcester – Patrick W. Campbell, 66, of Worcester passed away on Monday April 25, 2022 with family by his side at the Odd Fellows Home after a long period of declining health.

Patrick was born in Worcester on October 15, 1955 to the late John and Marion (Ormon) Campbell.  He was pre-deceased earlier this year by his loving sister Kathleen...

Apr 24, 2022

Apr 24, 2022

Rita P. (McQuaid) DeSimone, 83, a lifelong Worcester resident passed away peacefully after a period of declining health on, Sunday, April 24th, 2022, surrounded by the family she loved.  

Rita was born on January 9, 1939,  in Worcester, Massachusetts.  She was the youngest of six daughters of Bernard and Josephine (Villa) McQuaid. She graduated from Sacred Heart Academy and...

Apr 24, 2022

Albert F. LaFortune, 67, of Millbury, passed away on Sunday, April 24, 2022, surrounded by his family, in the comfort of his home after a long and courageous battle with cancer.

Al was born in Boston, son of the late Albert F. and Constance (Hynes) LaFortune, but grew up in Natick MA before moving to Florida to live with his...

Apr 23, 2022

Carlo Testa, 93, of Shrewsbury, passed away on Saturday, April 23, 2022, in the comfort of his home, surrounded by his loving family.

Carlo is survived by his wife of nearly sixty-five years, Marie (Palermo) Testa; three sons, Michael J. Testa and his wife Catherine of Worcester, Steven P. Testa of Auburn, and Richard C. Testa and his wife Tracy...

Apr 22, 2022

John J Szymkiewicz Jr. 84 of Monson died peacefully at his home with his beloved wife Kathy at his side on Friday April 22, 2022. Born in Westfield, he was the son of the late John J and Eva R. (Robiencazk) Szymkiewicz.

John leaves his wife of 26 years Kathy (Avondo/Casey) Szymkiewicz, three sons John “Jody” Szymkiewicz III and his...

Apr 21, 2022

“The Man. The Myth. The Legend.” Joe D’Ambra, 73, of Worcester, passed away peacefully with the family he loved gathered at his bedside on Thursday, April 21, 2022, after a valiant battle with cancer.

Joe was a true warrior and was his family’s rock. He was a dedicated husband, father, and a doting grandfather. He always brought a smile to...

Apr 21, 2022

Frank A. Bonaventura Sr., 93 of Shrewsbury, passed away on Thursday April 21, 2022, surrounded by his family. His loving wife of 67 years, Elizabeth “Betty” (Hanuschik) Bonaventura predeceased him in October 2020.

Frank was born in Uxbridge, MA, son of the late, Frank C. and Agnes (Fettuccia) Bonaventura.

While stationed at a U.S. Army base in Fort Dix,...

Apr 20, 2022

Adam Zachary, 40, of Worcester, MA passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 20, 2022.  A resident of Worcester, he is survived by his parents, Pedora Zachary of Worcester and Philip Zachary of Tiverton, RI; and siblings Evan Sexton of Northboro, MA, Blaire Zachary of San Francisco, CA and Cathryn Zachary of Tiverton, RI.  He is the grandson of Lorraine (Dufault)...

Apr 19, 2022

Robert A. Buduo, 63, of Dudley, formerly of Worcester, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 19, 2022. Robert is survived by his three children, whom he loved with all his heart, Lucia, Bobby, and Brianna Buduo all of Webster: his father and his wife, Harold and Pina Buduo, his mother, Mary Incutto, his sister, Lori A. Simone and her husband...

Apr 14, 2022

Walter C. Roach, 84, of Worcester, MA died April 14, 2022, after a period of declining health. Born in Hamilton, Bermuda to the late Annie (Gauld) and Cuthbert Roach, he was the loving husband of Lorry Magnuson. He leaves his three beloved children, John Roach, Karen Rucci, and Tanya Kelly.

Walter was a proud 20-year veteran of the U.S. Army....

Apr 11, 2022

Retired Army Sergeant First Class Michael J Cronin Jr. 54 of Worcester died at his home on April 11, 2022. Born in Worcester, Michael was the son of the late Michael J and Theresa (Godey) Cronin. Michael is survived by his two sons Christopher and Michael Cronin and his daughter Christina Cronin, his three brothers Brian, Jason, and Sean Cronin,...

Apr 10, 2022

Dorothea A. (Moran) Pecora, 90, of Shrewsbury, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 10, 2022 at St. Vincent Hospital surrounded by her loving family.

Dorothea was born in Haverhill, New Hampshire, a daughter of the late Edward P. and Avis (Mills) Moran. She grew up in Hopkinton, MA where she was a graduate of Hopkinton High School.  Dorothea lived most...

Apr 10, 2022

Gladys Y. Calderon Lopez, 60, of Worcester, passed away on Sunday, April 10, 2022, in the comfort of her home, surrounded by her loving family.  Her husband, Samuel E. Lopez, predeceased her in January 2004.

Gladys is survived by her loving sons, Paul Lopez and his wife Linda, Henry Lopez and his companion Shannon Hoch, and Michael Lopez, all of...

Apr 8, 2022

Steven Burt Dulin of Worcester, Massachusetts, passed away, April 8, 2022, at his home, at the age of 51, after a long battle with cancer. 

Steven was born September 21, 1970, in St. Louis, Missouri, to William W. Dulin and Erma H. (Moody) Dulin; they moved to Oklahoma when he was 10 years old, where he graduated from...

Apr 7, 2022

Leonard H. “Butch” Hazzard, Jr., 72, of Worcester, a member of the Nipmuc Nation, passed away on Thursday, April 7, Twenty-Twenty-Two, at UMass Hospital in Worcester.

“Lenny”, as he is also commonly known, is survived by his loving wife, who he married on Valentine’s Day 1985, Esther (Verheyen) Hazzard; six children, Sonya Farrow and her husband Kenny, Stephanie Pye and...

Apr 7, 2022

Apr 7, 2022

Retired Worcester Firefighter Paul M. Bastardo, 67 of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 7, 2022 at St. Mary’s Healthcare Center surrounded by his devoted family after a long battle with cancer.

Paul was born in Worcester, a son of the late Frank M. and Irene M. (O’Clatis) Bastardo. He was a graduate of Doherty Memorial High School and...