Obituaries

Apr 5, 2022

Robert S. Butkevich, 66, of Dallas, Texas, formerly of Worcester, passed away on Tuesday, April 5, 2022, in the Methodist Dallas Medical Center.

Robert is survived by a sister, Nancy Grillo of Naples, FL; a sister-in-law, Janet Miller of Shrewsbury; his former sister-in-law, Jane Butkevich of Sterling; nieces and nephews, Todd Butkevich and his spouse Edward Steigerwald of Dorchester, Shelley...

Apr 5, 2022

Frederick C. Gothing, 88, of Boylston, MA passed away April 5, 2022, after a period of declining health. He was the beloved husband of 67 years to June (Chapdelaine), and the loving father of Frederick Gothing Jr., who predeceased him in 2013, Ken Gothing (Siony), Gary Gothing (Jacqueline), Diane Jepson, and Eric Gothing (Susan). He leaves behind 11 grandchildren: Jason,...

Apr 4, 2022

James B. Glorioso, 79, of Worcester, passed away on Monday, April 4, 2022 at Saint Mary’s Health Care Center in Worcester.

He is survived by his loving wife, June M. (Walsh) Glorioso; his sister, Carol Hughes of Staten Island, NY; his daughter, Lauren Glorioso and her husband Nick Giannino of Worcester, MA; his son, Christopher Seebeck and his wife Joanne...

Apr 3, 2022

Kairi J. Good, 18 of Worcester, passed away on Sunday, April 3, 2022 in UMass Medical Center, University Campus after complications from a life long battle with kidney disease.

Kairi was born in Worcester where he attended Burncoat High School. Kairi was a strong, intelligent, funny, and beautiful young man. He loved to watch movies, play Xbox, basketball, and spoil...

Apr 3, 2022

Robert P. "Bob" Vuona Sr. 83 of California, formerly of Shrewsbury, passed away suddenly in his sleep, Sunday, April 3, 2022.

Bob was born in Worcester and raised in Shrewsbury, one of eight children of Michael J. Vuona Sr. and Lucy “Sally” (Abasciano) Vuona. He graduated from Shrewsbury High School, then joined the U.S Marine Corps serving his country proudly....

Apr 2, 2022

Donald C. O’Callaghan, 79, of Worcester, MA passed away April 2, 2022, at home, surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of 50 years to Elaine (Collaro) O’Callaghan, who predeceased him in 2012. He leaves his daughters Toni O’Callaghan-Culbert (John) and Sandra Manning (Leroy), and he was predeceased by a son, Jeffrey O’Callaghan in 2003. Donald was...

Apr 2, 2022

Jean E. (Valoir) Peduzzi, 87, a longtime Worcester resident, passed away Saturday, April 2nd, 2022, with loved ones gathered at her side after a brief illness.

Jean was born in Spencer; her mother was the late Loretta (Bousquet) Valoir. She married Robert A Peduzzi in 1954, and spent the next 61 years, raising her family and supporting her family’s operation...

Mar 31, 2022

Dolores M. “Dolly” (Borowski) Hebert, 87, a longtime resident of Shrewsbury, passed away, Thursday, March 31st, 2022.  Dolly has joined in heaven her husband Edmund and son, Stephen Hebert who passed away March 10th.

Dolores was born in Webster, the daughter of Edward and Della (Nowakowski) Borowski. Dolly graduated from Bartlett High School, the Worcester City Hospital School of Nursing,...

Mar 30, 2022

Joseph  T. Holovnia, 90 a longtime resident of Shrewsbury, passed away at home surrounded by loved ones, Wednesday, March 30, 2022.

Joseph Theodore Holovnia, was born, September 20th, 1931 in Worcester, the son of  Stella (Borek) and Joseph P. Holovnia and has lived in Shrewsbury for over 67 years.

He leaves behind the love of his life Sarah (Thomasian) with...

Mar 29, 2022

Mar 28, 2022

Mar 28, 2022

Kevin M. McArthur, 54, passed away unexpectedly at home on Monday, March 28, 2022.  

Kevin was a lifelong resident of Charlton.  He was born in Worcester, the son of Susan E. (Gonyea) McArthur and the late Lawrence M. McArthur.  He is survived by his mother Susan of Charlton, his brother, William McArthur and wife Lisa of Charlton; his niece...

Mar 26, 2022

Charles Sonnier 67 of Spencer died Saturday March 26, 2022 at home after a brief illness. Born in Worcester, he was the son of the late Tonis and Anne (Gabriela) Sonner. He leaves his beloved wife, Lynn (Carruthers) Sonnier, his son Alex and his daughter Eve. He was predeceased by his two brothers Francis and Olan Sonnier and his two...

Mar 26, 2022

Carol A. (Caulfield) Breault,  68,  a longtime Douglas resident passed away on Saturday, March 26th 2022, at home surrounded by her loved ones after enduring a long courageous battle with cancer.

 

She is survived by her daughter and best friend, Jeanine LeBoeuf and her husband Mark with whom she resided; two brothers, James B. Caulfield of Cape Coral, Florida...

Mar 26, 2022

Lucy A. (Dell’Olio) Murphy, 87, of Worcester, passed away on Saturday, March 26, 2022, at UMass Hospital. 

Lucy is survived by her devoted daughter, Eileen Painchaud and cherished granddaughter, Nicole Painchaud, both with whom she lived; a brother, Domenic Dell’Olio and his wife Judith of Holden; a sister, Teresa Ferretti of California; a sister-in-law, Pauline Dell’Olio of Worcester; cousins,...

Mar 25, 2022

John W. Fuzz, 76, of Worcester, passed away on Friday, March 28, 2022, at Blaire House in Worcester.

John is survived by his devoted wife of twenty-eight years, Maureen P. (Dallman) Fuzz; two sons, John W. Lewis of Worcester and Jireh J. Fuzz of West Warwick, RI; two daughters, Katonya Fuzz and Javelin Fuzz, both of Augusta, Georgia; eight grandchildren;...

Mar 25, 2022

Richard D. Sanderson, 76, of Worcester, a long-time educator, passed away on Friday, March 25, 2022, in the comfort of his home, surrounded by loving family.

Richard is survived by his loving wife of nearly fifty-eight years, Pamela J. (Dumas) Sanderson; their children, Kathleen M. Pichette and her husband John, and Stephen R. Sanderson, all of Worcester; five grandchildren, Allison,...

Mar 24, 2022

Sanjay Nagpal, 37, of Mendon, passed away Thursday March 24th, 2022 in UMASS Hospital in Worcester, MA. Sanjay was born on June 18th, 1984, in London, England, a son of the late Satish Nagpal. After graduating from Mount Saint Charles Academy in Woonsocket, RI, he went on to receive a bachelor’s degree in Marketing & Finance from the University of...

Mar 23, 2022

Mar 23, 2022

Shawn F. Sims, 51 of Webster, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, March 23, 2022. He leaves behind his wife of 15 years, Dawn A. (Stebbins) Sims; his  children Tyler Auger-Sims and Tiara Sims. His step children Michellé Burrell, Ashayla Burrell, Eric Freeman Jr. and Davian Freeman; his father, William Sims;brothers and sisters, Willie B. Sims, Rudy Sims, Matthew Sims, Jackie...