Obituaries

January 22, 2022

Richard E. Maguire, 66 of Naples Florida passed away Saturday, January 22, 2022. He was born in Worcester, one of four children of Richard and Mary (Cronin) Maguire (deceased). Rich joined the U.S. Navy after graduating from Worcester Boys Trade School in 1972. He honorably served his country for twenty years Active Duty and ten years in the Naval Fleet...

January 21, 2022

January 20, 2022

Palma “Pamie” (Alfego) Gullbrand, 70, of Worcester, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Thursday, January 20, 2022.  Her loving husband of thirty years, Donald Gullbrand, predeceased her in March 2008.

Pam is survived by two devoted brothers, Anthony A. Alfego, Jr. and his wife Mary of Rutland, and Joseph J. Alfego and his wife Maryann of Shrewsbury; a devoted...

January 19, 2022

Patrick DiPierro of Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, formerly of Holden and Worcester, died peacefully on January 19, 2022 surrounded by his loving family after a brief illness. He was born in Worcester on May 8, 1940 to his father Domenic and mother, Nellie (Hofski) DiPierro. Pat graduated high school from St. John’s on Temple Street in Worcester. It was there he captained...

January 19, 2022

Sherry A. Leketa, 47 Worcester – Sherry A. Leketa, 47, passed away unexpectedly at her home in Worcester on January 19, 2022. She was the daughter of Anthony F. Leketa, Senior of Gambrills, Maryland, and Carol A. Dailida, of Worcester.

Sherry was born at Fort Belvoir, Virginia but she grew up in Boylston, and graduated from Tahanto Regional High School....

January 15, 2022

January 15, 2022

Florence B. (Broderick) Covello, 96, of Worcester, passed way peacefully on Saturday, January 15, 2022.  Her beloved husband, James J. Covello, predeceased her in April 2015.

She is survived by her son, James and his wife Alys of Green Harbor; two grandchildren, Christopher of Worcester and Shawn of Yonkers, NY.  She was predeceased by a brother, Robert.    Florence was born...

January 14, 2022

Paul L. Beriau, age 97, passed away peacefully in his home with his loving wife and children by his side on Friday, January 14, 2022

Paul was born on March 23, 1924, in Worcester, Massachusetts and was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Delia (Goyette) Beriau. He was a graduate from Worcester schools and lived most of...

January 14, 2022

Rosalie A. Grenon, 82, of Sutton, passed away peacefully on January 14, 2022 at the Jewish Healthcare Hospice in Worcester.

She was born in Worcester, MA to the late H. Louis Rocheleau and Anna (Johnson) Rocheleau on February 16, 1939.  She grew up in Millbury with her two sisters and one brother and lived most of her life in...

January 13, 2022

Cecelia I. “Angel” Williamson, 58, of Worcester, passed away in the comfort of her daughter’s home on Thursday, January 13, 2022.

Angel is survived by her daughter, Paulette Cecelia Williams of Worcester; her son, Andre Jamar Williams of Worcester; two brothers, Jimmy Williamson and Daufus Williamson, both of Greensboro, NC; two sisters, Judy Graves Brown of Summit, NC and Linda...

January 13, 2022

January 12, 2022

Laura C. (Pirera) Elia, 75, of Worcester, passed away on Wednesday, January 12, 2022, at Saint Vincent Hospital, with her devoted children at her bedside.

Laura is survived by a daughter, Kathryn Elia of Sutton; two sons, Leo Elia of Worcester and Richard Elia of Auburn; seven grandchildren, Sherissa Elia, Anthony Elia, Dominic Elia, Chelsea LaViolette and her fiancé Barbara...

January 11, 2022

Mark S. Healey, 63, of Worcester passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 11, 2022, in UMASS Memorial Medical Campus. His wife of 30 years, Ruth (Rawson) Healey died in May 2014.

Mark was born in Worcester, MA, the son of the late Richard X. and Vivian T. (Richards) Healey. He was a graduate of North High and has lived in...

January 10, 2022

Keith E. Plant 53 of Millbury formerly of Shrewsbury died Monday January 10, 2022 at St. Vincent hospital due to complications from the COVID virus.  Born in Worcester, he was the son of the late Robert and Myrna (Benoit) Plant.

Keith leaves his daughter Amanda Plant, his son Timothy Plant and his wife Kahlan, his three grandchildren Emillia Plant, Jordon...

January 10, 2022

Paula C Lombardi 81 of Worcester died peacefully on January 10, 2022, at home surrounded by her loving family and caregiver, Jane Nakacwa. Born in Worcester, Paula was one of ten children to Paul J. and Claire B. (Smith) Davini and lived her entire life in Worcester. She was a longtime Recruiter for the TJX Company of Framingham and longtime...

January 9, 2022

January 9, 2022

Dora “Dee” (Cook) Freeburn, 95, passed away Sunday, January 9th surrounded by her loving children. She was predeceased by her husband John Freeburn Sr. Dee was born and raised in Shrewsbury, the daughter of the late Amelia (Schneider) and Clarence Cook. She leaves her children Kathy, Amy, Linda and husband Stephen ”Skits” Manna, John and wife Mary; grandchildren Jennifer and...

January 8, 2022

Kiara Leigh Cutler, age ten, tragically lost her courageous battle with cancer on 1-8-22. Since her diagnosis of osteosarcoma she and her family have fought tirelessly to battle her aggressive cancer while simultaneously raising awareness for osteosarcoma and childhood cancer. As a result of Kiara’s witty humor, huge heart, and kind demeanor she made friends with everyone she crossed paths...

January 7, 2022

Adelaida C. (Colon) Morales, 88, the matriarch of a family with almost 300 descendants passed away peacefully Friday, January 7th, 2022, with loved ones gathered at her side. 

 

Born in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico,  the daughter of Jose Colon and Matilda Rodriguez. Raised in Puerto Rico, Adelaida immigrated to Worcester at the age of seventeen. She married Jobo Morales...

January 6, 2022

Libro A “Shack” Vescera, 96, of Worcester, MA, passed away peacefully in his sleep on January 6, 2022, at home. Born in Worcester, he was the son of Italian immigrants Santo and Libra (Simone) Vescera. He is survived by his nieces and nephews, Joanne Spiro of Onset, Mary Zontine of CA, Sam Vescera of CA, Michael Vescere of Shrewsbury, and...