Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA

John F. Foster

John F. Foster

August 14, 2022

John F. Foster, 64, of Worcester, passed away on Sunday, August 14, 2022, at UMass Hospital in Worcester.

John is survived by his loving wife of forty-five years, Marguerite (Welch) Foster; their two children, Joseph J. Foster and his fiancé, Andrea L. Lettic of Auburn, and Sharon L. Foster of Worcester; a brother, Paul L. Foster and his wife Cynthia...

Marjorie (Childs) Barthelmes

Marjorie (Childs) Barthelmes

August 14, 2022

Marjorie M. (Childs) Barthelmes, 63, of Worcester formerly of Hyannis passed away unexpectedly in her home, Sunday, August 14th, 2022.

Marjorie was born in Hyannis, a daughter of Alfred and Ellen (Kittila) Childs. Raised on the Cape, Marjorie with a longing to help people, earned her nursing degree and became a nurse for various hospitals and nursing facilities, most recently...

Richard J. Domine, Jr.

Richard J. Domine, Jr.

August 13, 2022

Richard James Domine, Jr., of Shrewsbury Massachusetts, passed away on August 13, 2022, surrounded by loved ones. 

Rich was born on the 1st of November 1967 in Portland, Oregon and lived life as an "army brat" in different places until graduating from Ayer High School in 1985.  After graduation he joined the military and met the mother of his...

Arthur H. Chaput, Jr.

Arthur H. Chaput, Jr.

August 13, 2022

Arthur Henry Chaput, Jr., 96, of Worcester, a devoted husband, loving father and loyal friend

passed away peacefully at home with his loving wife and son David at his side holding his hand on Saturday, August 13, 2022.  Arthur’s memory will be kept alive and cherished by his wife of 72 years and final days caretaker, Marion (Dell’Olio) Chaput, his...

Gina (Fiacco) Ceccarelli

Gina (Fiacco) Ceccarelli

August 12, 2022

Gina (Fiacco) Ceccarelli, eighty-one of Worcester passed away with her loved ones gathered at her side, Friday, August 12, 2022.

Gina was born in Frosinone, Italy the daughter of Antonio and Cesira (DeLuca) Fiacco. Raised in Frosinone, Gina married the love of her life, Gino on March 12, 1960, in Italy. With her husband and children, Gina immigrated to the...

Beverly (Martin) Paolino

Beverly (Martin) Paolino

August 11, 2022

Beverly A. “Chick” (Martin) Paolino, 92,  of Worcester, passed away with her devoted daughter and best friend Deborah by her side, Thursday, August 11, 2022, reuniting in heaven with her husband of 68 years, and “Love of her life” Henry and daughter, Kathleen Paolino.

Beverly was born in Worcester, one of four children of  Richard J. and Edith H. (Tripp)...

Elma (Giancaterino) LeDoux

Elma (Giancaterino) LeDoux

August 10, 2022

Elma L. (Giancaterino) LeDoux, 90, of Worcester passed away Wednesday, August 10th, 2022, with loved ones gathered at her side, after a period of declining health. She was predeceased by her husband William J, her son Deacon John F, son Michael J and her brother Francis.

Elma was born in Waltham, the daughter of Dominic and Elsa (Alberghini) Giancaterino, and...

Joseph J Danzilio

Joseph J Danzilio

August 10, 2022

Joseph J Danzilio, 92 of Durham, NH, passed away with his loved ones gathered at his bedside, Wednesday,  August 10, 2022.

Joseph was born in Worcester, the son of the late, James and Catherine (Chivallati) Danzilio.  Joseph in 1951, married the “Love of his Life” Catherine Valarioti.  He then joined the U.S. Army, serving in the US Army Signal Corps...

Violet Mae "Vi" (Kouri) Massad

Violet Mae "Vi" (Kouri) Massad

August 9, 2022

Violet “Vi” (Kouri) Massad, 93 of Natick, formerly of Worcester, passed into eternal life on Tuesday, August 9, 2022, surrounded by loved ones.

She was born in Worcester, the daughter of the late Alex Moses Kouri and Sadie (Stephan) Kouri.  She graduated from  the  High School of Commerce and earned her Bachelor’s degree in social work from Southern New Hampshire...

Arthur P. "Butch" Carilo, Jr.

Arthur P. "Butch" Carilo, Jr.

August 9, 2022

Arthur P. " Butch" Carilo, Jr., 74, of Dennis, MA formerly of Worcester passed away peacefully on August 9, 2022, in Cape Cod Hospital.

Arthur was born on September 23, 1947, in Worcester, MA, the son of the late Arthur Carilo, Sr and Rosalie (Johnson) Carilo.  He was a graduate of North High School and received his bachelor's degree at...

Andreana M. Grimaldo

Andreana M. Grimaldo

August 6, 2022

Shrewsbury – Andreana Marie Grimaldo passed away on August 6, 2022 in the comfort of her home surrounded by her adoring family after a courageous battle with glioblastoma.

Andreana was born in Hanover, NH to Daniel Dempsey Jr. and Elizabeth “Poppy” (Paquet) Dempsey, both predeceased.  She attended Belmont High School (Class of 1981) where she played softball, volleyball, loved spending...

Peter B. Favata

Peter B. Favata

August 6, 2022

Peter Benjamin Favata, of Holden, Massachusetts passed away peacefully on August 6, 2022, after a brief illness.

Known to his beloved grandchildren as “Grampy”, Peter was born on January 2, 1939 to Clement and Phyllis Favata in Schenectady, New York.  After graduating from Union College in Schenectady, Peter began work as an insurance adjuster where he excelled for over six...

Carolyn F. Putnam

Carolyn F. Putnam

August 6, 2022

Carolyn F. Putnam, 53, of Spencer, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, August 6, 2022.

Carolyn is survived by her mother, Beverly (McDonald) Putnam; and a brother, Tom Putnam, both of Worcester; her guardian, Audra Collins; and others who loved her.  She was born in Southbridge, daughter of the late, Robert M. Putnam.  Carolyn graduated from Sutton High School and worked...

George J Montville, Jr.

George J Montville, Jr.

August 5, 2022

George J. Montville, Jr., 92, of Charlton, passed away on Friday, August 5, 2022, in the comfort of his home, surrounded by loving family.  He is reunited with his beloved wife, Catherine “Kay” Montville, who predeceased him in March 2018.

George is survived by his son Donald J. Montville and wife Jennifer and their children Laura Moreno and husband Eric,...

David E. Shea

David E. Shea

August 3, 2022

David E. Shea, 68, of Worcester, a Veteran of the United States Army, passed away on Wednesday, August 3, 2022

David was born in Boston, son of the late, Walter and Lorraine (Bellow) Shea, and he worked as a baker.

David was laid to rest with Military Honors, surrounded by approximately 65 fellow Veterans and staff of Veterans Inc., on...

Michael W. Chumsae

Michael W. Chumsae

August 3, 2022



Michael W. Chumsae, 65, of Auburn, passed away on Wednesday, August 3, 2022, in the comfort of his home.  He is reunited with his high school sweetheart and wife of forty-three years, Ann E. (Stenman) Chumsae, who predeceased him in June 2020.

Michael is survived by his loving children, two sons, Jason Chumsae and wife Jamie, and Adam R....

Richard Zadroga

Richard Zadroga

August 2, 2022

Richard W. Zadroga, 84, of Worcester, MA died Tuesday, August 2, 2022, at home.

Mr. Zadroga is predeceased by his two brothers, Stephen and Stanley Zadroga and three sisters, Jennie Bogosian, Theresa Cather and Sally Houle.Richard was the son of Frank and Rose (Dziczek) Zadroga. He was born in Worcester, MA and was a veteran of the Worcester Fire Department....

Therese Sylvestre

Therese Sylvestre

August 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. ...

Joan G Wieslander

Joan G Wieslander

August 2, 2022

Joan G. (Moroski) Wieslander, 87, passed away on Tuesday morning, August 2, 2022, at Notre Dame Long Term Care, joining her loving husband, John F. Wieslander, who died in May 2021.

“Joanie” as she was lovingly called, is survived by three children, Steven J. Chapman of Winchester, NH, Sandra A. Bernard of Dudley, and Kristina A. Wieslander with whom Joan...

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