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Edward J Jalboot

Edward J Jalboot

Jul 18, 2021

Edward J. “Teddy” Jalboot, 84, of Dennis, formerly Worcester, a devoted family man and friend, passed away at his home in Shrewsbury, on Sunday, July 18, with his loved ones by his side.

Born, raised, and educated in Worcester, Edward was the son of Alexander and Mildred (Swenson) Jalboot. Shortly after high school, Edward joined the U.S. Army serving three...

Kathryn (Charron) Rodriguez

Kathryn (Charron) Rodriguez

Jul 18, 2021

Kathryn E. “Kate” (Charron) Rodriguez, 35, of Worcester, a wonderful wife, daughter, sister, and friend  passed away unexpectedly Sunday, July 18th, 2021 following surgery

Kate was born in Worcester, the daughter of John P. Charron and Elizabeth M. “Beth” Plante.  She grew up in Spencer, graduated from David Prouty High School, and earned her Bachelor’s degree in Marketing from UMass...

Charlene (Marculitis) Sclamo

Charlene (Marculitis) Sclamo

Jul 17, 2021

Charlene M. (Marculitis) Sclamo, age 56 of Rutland, was a dedicated wife, mother, sister, daughter, and friend who passed away Saturday, July 17, 2021, with loved ones gathered by her side. She has arrived in Heaven into the arms of her only daughter Cassandra, who passed away in 2015.

Charlene was born and raised in Worcester, the daughter of Joan...

Diane M. Pizzarella

Diane M. Pizzarella

Jul 17, 2021

Diane Marie Pizzarella, age 75, of Worcester, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on July 17, 2021 after a brief battle with cancer. Diane was born on November 6, 1945 in Worcester, Massachusetts. She is predeceased by her loving parents Lydia and William Rawson. 

Diane leaves behind her loving husband of 60 years, Angelo F. Pizzarella....

Lynne M. Maloney

Lynne M. Maloney

Jul 11, 2021

Lynne M. (Whitney) Maloney, 70 of Shrewsbury, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 11, 2021 at St. Vincent’s Hospital.

Lynne was born in Milford, MA., a daughter of the late William C. and Muriel A. (Jones) Whitney, Jr.  She was a graduate of Westborough High School and later received her nursing degree from Quinsigamond Community College.  Lynne worked as a...

Fanny Maria Espinoza

Fanny Maria Espinoza

Jul 11, 2021

Fanny M Espinoza 38 beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister and dear friend to many, has sadly passed from this earthly life to life eternal on Sunday July 11, 2021.  Born in Costa Rica, Fanny was the daughter of Hector Espinoza and Maria Aguirre.  Fanny immigrated from Costa Rica and married her beloved husband Jose Adin Aguilar.  Together they have two...

Stacie L. Cohen

Stacie L. Cohen

Jul 11, 2021

Stacie Heller Cohen passed away on July 11, 2021, after a long struggle with breast cancer. 

Stacie was born on June 27, 1963, to the late Phyllis (Bromberg) Heller and Jerome Heller and grew up in Wayland, MA.  She graduated from Framingham Union Hospital School of Nursing and worked as a nurse for many years. 

Stacie leaves Raymond...

Carol (Nelson) Toscano

Carol (Nelson) Toscano

Jul 10, 2021

Carol A. (Nelson) Toscano, 70, a lifelong resident of Worcester, dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, and friend passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 10, 2021, at home surrounded by the family she loved.

Carol’s love and husband of 34 years, James J. Toscano passed away October 12, 2004; She is survived by her three children she loved and was so proud...

Sherrie-Lee Swift

Sherrie-Lee Swift

Jul 9, 2021

Sherrie-Lee Swift, 50 of Upton, formerly of Northbridge, passed away unexpectedly at her family home on Friday, July 9, 2021.

Sherrie-Lee was born on February 28, 1971, in Worcester, MA.  She grew up in Mendon and Milford area where she was a graduate of Milford High School and later attended classes at Portland School of Art in Portland, Maine.  Sherrie-Lee...

Paul Einar Auguste Maki

Paul Einar Auguste Maki

Jul 8, 2021

Retired Worcester Police Officer Paul E.A. Maki, 69 of Leicester, a dedicated husband, father, grandfather, and friend passed away Thursday, July 8, 2021, surrounded by the ones he loved. 

Paul was born in Worcester, the son of Einar and Lillian (Leppilahti) Maki.  He graduated from Doherty Memorials High School, joined the U.S. Marine Corp, serving his country proudly during...

Ernest "Ernie" George

Ernest "Ernie" George

Jul 7, 2021



Ernest J. “Ernie” George, 87, a lifelong Worcester resident, devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend passed away surrounded by the family he loved Wednesday, July 7, 2021, after a period of declining health. 

Ernie was born in Worcester, the son of John and Selma (Assiff) George.  Raised and educated in Worcester, he graduated from Commerce High School, joined...

Matilda Irene Cappoli

Matilda Irene Cappoli

Jul 7, 2021

Matilda Irene (Getek) Cappoli, 95 of Worcester passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 7, 2021 at Shrewsbury Nursing Home.

Irene was born in Easthampton, Ma., a daughter of the late Polish immigrants Stanley and Viola (Sadowska) Getek.  She grew up in Worcester and has lived here most of her life where she graduated from Worcester Schools.  Irene worked as a...

Renee A. Lavoie

Renee A. Lavoie

Jul 6, 2021

Renee A. Lavoie, 66 of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 6, 2021 at UMass Medical Center with her family by her side. 

Renee was born in Gardner, MA., a daughter of the late Roger A. and Mary E. (McGrellis) Lavoie. She grew up in Worcester where she graduated from Clark University. Renee recently worked as a truck...

Geraldine A. Massad

Geraldine A. Massad

Jul 6, 2021

Geraldine A. “Gerry” (Lucas) Massad, 86 of Shrewsbury, passed away peacefully in her home with her loving family by her side on Tuesday, July 6, 2021.

Gerry was born in Medford, Ma., a daughter of the late Joseph C. Lucas and Jessie (Hayden) Webber.  She grew up in Worcester, graduating from Commerce High School. Gerry was a devoted wife, mother,...

Paul J. Brunelle

Paul J. Brunelle

Jul 6, 2021

Paul J. Brunelle, 91 of Worcester, a loving husband, father and grandfather passed away surrounded by his adoring family on Tuesday, July 6, 2021 in Life Care of Auburn. Paul was born in Worcester, one of nine children to Arthur and Catherine (Duggan) Brunelle. He graduated from Worcester Boys Trade School and has lived in Worcester all his life. Mr....

Jeanne E Parke

Jeanne E Parke

Jul 4, 2021

Jeanne E. (Muir) Parke, 86, of Worcester, passed away on Sunday, July 4, 2021, at UMass Hospital in Worcester, surrounded by family.

Jeanne is survived by her loving husband of sixty-seven years, Kenneth Parke, whom she followed to Germany, while he was serving in the United States Army. She is survived by three children, Suzanne M. Dembowski, John M. Parke...

Mary Ann Copeland

Mary Ann Copeland

Jul 4, 2021

Mary A. Copeland 57 of Worcester, affectionately known by many as "Mom" died on July 4, 2021, at UMass hospital. Born in Worcester she was the daughter of the late Paul and Exilda (Dionne) Emond and has lived her entire life in the city she loved to serve.

Mary will be remembered for her beautiful and compassionate heart, warming smile...

Elaine A. Cooney-Triola

Elaine A. Cooney-Triola

Jul 2, 2021

Elaine A. (Hurley) Cooney-Triola, of Worcester, passed away on Friday, July 2, 2021, in the comfort of her own home, surrounded by loving family. 

Elaine is survived by her loving husband, Lucian “Lou” Triola, with whom she has shared thirty-three years of love and devotion; a son, John D. Cooney of Boylston; a daughter, Debra J. Tully of Worcester;...

Nicholas F. Cammuso

Nicholas F. Cammuso

Jul 1, 2021

Nicholas F. Cammuso, 89, formerly of Sterling passed away peacefully July 1, 2021, at Harrington Healthcare, after a brief illness.  His wife of 35 years, Carmella (Locantore) Cammuso predeceased him in 1990.

Nicholas was born in Millbury, one of ten children of Frank and Jennie (Monfreda) Cammuso. Mr. Cammuso enlisted in United States Army during the Korean war and was...

Matthew J. Dadah

Matthew J. Dadah

Jun 30, 2021

Matthew J. Dadah, 53, of Worcester, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, June 30, 2021, at UMass Hospital in Worcester.

Matthew is survived by his partner, Bernardo Oquendo; his mother, Linda A. Lucier; his father, Joseph M. Dadah and his wife Hope; a brother, Michael J. Dadah; his maternal grandmother, Anne Lucier; aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.

Services are private.

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