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Charles Simpson Duffer, Jr.

Charles Simpson Duffer, Jr.

Aug 24, 2024

Charles Simpson Duffer, Jr, 77, of Boylston, passed away on Saturday, August 24, 2024 at the Oakdale Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Boylston, surrounded by his loving family. He is reunited in Heaven with his daughter, Julie Roberta Kathryn Duffer, who passed away in 2011.

Charles is survived by the love of his life, his wife of over fifty years, Joan...

Norman P. Romano

Norman P. Romano

Aug 19, 2024

Norman P. Romano, 71, of Shrewsbury, passed away on Monday, August 19, 2024, at his home after a long illness.

Norman was born on September 21, 1952, the son of the late John A. Romano, Sr. and Edith (Felice) Romano. Norman lived in Shrewsbury most of his life. He was a graduate of Shrewsbury High School, earned his bachelor’s degree...

Jimmy Nickerson

Jimmy Nickerson

Aug 18, 2024

Jimmy “Jim Nick” Nickerson, aged 50, of Worcester passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, August 18, 2024.

Born in Worcester on December 23, 1973, to Jimmy Porter and Helen Nickerson. Raised in Worcester, Jimmy attended North High School where he was Known for his basketball skills, as well as his skills on the dance floor (TMP). Boxing at the Ionic Boy’s Club...

David J Catallozzi

David J Catallozzi

Aug 18, 2024

David J. Catallozzi, 88, of Shrewsbury, passed away surrounded by loved ones Sunday, August 18, 2024, after a brief period of declining health.

David was born in Worcester, the son of Alfredo and Esther (Testa) Catallozzi. Raised here, David graduated from Worcester Boys Trade School with a focus on electrical wiring. He then earned his journeyman license working with IBEW Local...

Keitha L. Lewis

Keitha L. Lewis

Aug 17, 2024

Keitha L. (Myers) Lewis, 59, of Worcester, passed away surrounded by loved ones on Saturday, August 17, 2024. Keitha was born in Boston, MA, on January 23, 1965, the daughter of the late Mary Alice (Searcy) Myers and the late Alex Taylor.

Keitha was married to Ray A. Lewis. She was an extremely family oriented woman who took on the responsibility...

Alfred Cozzolino

Alfred Cozzolino

Aug 16, 2024

Alfred F. Cozzolino, 78, of Sutton, passed away unexpectedly at home, Friday, August 16, 2024,

 Alfred was born in Worcester on June 30, 1946 to Alfred and Ann (Barnett) Cozzolino. He was raised and educated in Worcester, worked as a Teamsters Local 170 Route Driver for several trucking companies including, UPS, Red Star and New Penn before retiring in 2008. After...

James Waire

James Waire

Aug 15, 2024

James “Jimmie” Waire, 89 of Shrewsbury, formerly of Worcester, passed away at Shrewsbury Nursing Home on Thursday, August 15, 2024.

Jimmie was born on June 6, 1935 in Aliceville, Alabama, a son of the late Fannie May (Waire) Wells and John Hodgest and moved to Worcester in 1965. He worked as custodial staff for Wachusett Regional High School for many years...

Jill "Miss P" Prenier-Dupre

Jill "Miss P" Prenier-Dupre

Aug 15, 2024

Jill Prenier-Dupre, 67 of Millbury, passed away surrounded by the family she loved, Thursday, August 15, 2024, after a period of declining health. 

Jill was born in Worcester, The daughter of John “Jackie"and Barbara J. (Orstrom) Brooks. Jill lived in St Louis, graduated High School and Cosmetology School while there. She then moved back to the Auburn area and accepted a...

Susan M. Perodeau

Susan M. Perodeau

Aug 14, 2024

Susan M. Perodeau, 74 of Worcester, passed away on Wednesday, August 14, 2024.

Susan was born on the Feast of St. Nicholas to Therese L. (Martin) and Henry R. Perodeau and was a lifelong resident of Worcester. She graduated from Sacred Heart Academy and attended Worcester State Teachers College. Susan was a beautiful singer, lending her voice since grammar school to...

Robert T. Hazelhurst

Robert T. Hazelhurst

Aug 12, 2024

Robert T. Hazelhurst, 64 of Worcester, passed away peacefully at home with his wife by his side on Monday, August 12, 2024.

Robert was born in Worcester; he was the son of the former Worcester Police Officer, Robert R. Hazelhurst who was killed in the line of duty on November 21, 1968. He graduated from Burncoat High School, Class of 1978....

Ana Hilda Garcia

Ana Hilda Garcia

Aug 11, 2024

Ana Hilda Garcia, 63, of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 11, 2024. 

Ana was born in San Lorenzo, Puerto Rico, on October 11, 1960, one of thirteen children to the late Modesto and Maria (Dones) Garcia. 

Ana worked as a home health aide and a certified nurse’s aide for various nursing homes and companies throughout her career before her retirement....

Joseph E. LaPlante, Sr.

Joseph E. LaPlante, Sr.

Aug 10, 2024

Joseph E. LaPlante, son of the late Edwad LaPlante, Sr. and Blanche (Gagne) LaPlante was born on December 18, 1923 in North Oxford, Massachusetts, he passed away in the comfort of his beloved home, at the age of 100 on Saturday, August 10, 2024, surrounded by loving family. 

Joe attended high school in Webster. During that time, he began his first...

James "Jim" Robert Galligan

James "Jim" Robert Galligan

Aug 9, 2024

James “Jim” R. Galligan, 79, of Spencer, MA and North Port, FL, passed away peacefully on August 9th, 2024. Jim was born on October 29, 1944, to Dorthy Schenk-Galligan in Cresson, PA. At the age of seventeen he joined the military where he served in the Brown Water Navy in Vietnam. Jim served his country until 1966 upon which he...

Kevin Patrick Ryan

Kevin Patrick Ryan

Aug 9, 2024

Kevin Patrick Ryan, 54, of Worcester, a kind and quiet soul, passed away unexpectedly in his sleep, Friday, August 9, 2024. 

Kevin was born in Owensboro, Kentucky. Raised in Kentucky, Kevin found a calling to religion and entered Saint Meinrad Seminary in Indiana. He left the seminary after earning his bachelor’s degree in psychology, and found his niche and passion in...

Craig A Furtado

Craig A Furtado

Aug 9, 2024

On Friday, August 9th, 2024, the Lord came to Craig A Furtado, 48, and said, "take my hand good and faithful servant" and Craig took the Lord's hand and left this world to heaven after experiencing an unexpected medical incident. 

Craig was born on July 14, 1976, in Boston, he was a lifelong resident in Charlton. Craig was the son of...

Frederick "Freddy" Mercadante

Frederick "Freddy" Mercadante

Aug 9, 2024

Frederick “Freddy” Mercadante, 75, a longtime resident of Auburn, passed away surrounded by the family he loved, Friday, August 9, 2024 after a series of health challenges. 

Freddy was born in Worcester, one of eight children of Querino and Mary Jean (Carrier) Mercadante. He grew up in Worcester and attended Commerce High School. Freddy in 1973, married the “love of his...

Hannalore Nixon

Hannalore Nixon

Aug 9, 2024

Hannelore (Bohn) Nixon, born in Stuttgart, Germany on October 2, 1932 passed away peacefully on Friday, Aug 9th 2024 after a long battle with kidney disease. She was grateful to all the dedicated staff at Fresenius Kidney Care in Framingham, MA, who lovingly cared for her for many years.

Hannelore loved life. Formerly a long-time resident of Worcester, she was an...

Cynthia A. Pedone

Cynthia A. Pedone

Aug 7, 2024

It is with profound sadness that I announce the passing of my dear sister, Cynthia A. Pedone, into eternal life. Cynthia passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 7, 2024, at Knollwood Nursing Home, Worcester, surrounded by family and friends, following a courageous battle with cancer. She was 67 years old. Cynthia left us just a week after our brother, Michael,...

Grace M. Maple-Fawe-Zingarelli

Grace M. Maple-Fawe-Zingarelli

Aug 4, 2024

Grace M. “Bessie” Maple-Fawe-Zingarelli, 78, of Worcester, passed away on Sunday, August 4, 2024, in the comfort of her own home. 

Grace is survived by a son, George Maple, Jr. and his wife Robin of Worcester; two daughters, Margaret Whitson and her husband Michael of Iowa City, IA, and Jennifer Maple of Dudley; a step-daughter, Deb Mattison and her husband Mark...

Nicholas M. Leal

Nicholas M. Leal

Aug 3, 2024

Nicholas M. Leal (Nick), aged 36, passed away peacefully while surrounded by family members on Saturday, August 3, 2024, at the University of Massachusetts Memorial Medical Center. 

Nick is lovingly remembered by his mother, Kathleen Berthiaume Leal and his stepfather, Jeffrey Etzkin of East Greenwich, RI, his father, Michael J. Leal of Oakham, MA, and his stepbrother and best friend, Daniel...

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