Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA
Dennis E. Dalbec
December 19, 2025
Sergeant First Class Dennis E. Dalbec Sr., U.S. Army (Ret.), 79, of Holden, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 19, 2025, surrounded by the family he so deeply loved.
Born on April 22, 1946, in Worcester, Dennis was the oldest of six children of Edgar and Gayle (Fields) Dalbec. He was raised in Worcester’s French neighborhood on Canterbury Street and graduated...
Michael M. Sokal
December 18, 2025
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Michael M. Sokal, 80, at his home in Worcester, MA on Thursday, December 18, 2025.
Michael was a committed husband, father, educator, and lifelong learner. He is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Charlene Sokal, with whom he built a life rooted in partnership and curiosity. He...
Wilbur J. Elia
December 17, 2025
Wilbur J. Elia, 83, of Shrewsbury, a long-time educator, passed away on Wednesday, December 17, 2025.
Will was born in Worcester, son of the late, Wilfred and Jeanette (Belanger) Elia, and was predeceased by his sister, Jacqueline. He grew up in Worcester and served in the National Guard, before settling in Shrewsbury. Will was a Social Studies Teacher for many years...
John Alfred "Jack" Erickson, Jr.
December 17, 2025
John A. Erickson, Jr., or Jack to all who knew him, passed away December 17, 2025. He was born in Worcester, Massachusetts to John A. and Doris Erickson, the younger brother of Linda (Erickson) St. Pierre.
He would go on to graduate from North High School, where he was an avid athlete, most especially in basketball and hockey, and where he...
Charles H. Torosian
December 17, 2025
Charles H. Torosian, 73, of Sutton, passed away on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at Saint Vincent Hospital, after a long battle with cancer surrounded by loving family.
Charles is survived by his loving wife, Gertrude (Beauregard) Torosian; a son, Natale Algieri and his wife Kristina of Worcester; three daughters, Arlene Algieri of Oxford, AL, Tommie Rae Mills of Banning, CA, and...
Rosemarie (Reno) Swindell
December 17, 2025
Rosemarie (Reno) Swindell, 83, a longtime resident of Auburn, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, December 17, 2025 with loved ones gathered at her side. She is reunited in heaven with the love of her life and husband, Harold I. Swindell, who passed away in 2013.
Rosemarie was born in Worcester, the daughter of Frank and Carmella (Pingatore) Reno. She earned her Registered...
Francis J Triola
December 16, 2025
Francis J. Triola, 82, a longtime resident of Sutton and local businessman passed away Tuesday, December 16th 2025 at home surrounded by the family he cherished.
Francis was born in Worcester on April 1, 1943, the son of Augustine and Doris (Buduo) Triola. He was raised in Worcester and attended North High and Worcester Industrial Technical Institute. Francis then went on...
Dianne M. Volpe
December 15, 2025
Dianne M. Volpe, 58 of Worcester passed away peacefully on Monday, December 15, 2025 at UMass Medical Center surrounded by her loving family.
Dianne was born in Worcester but her heart belonged in Italy. She lived her life reflecting this, always looking for her next chance to explore the world. Curiosity defined her and her propensity to continue learning throughout her...
Marjorie A. Bousquet
December 14, 2025
Marjorie A. (Trahant) Bousquet, 86, of Worcester, passed away peacefully in Dodge Park Rest Home with her family by her side.
Marjorie was born in Worcester, a daughter of the late John and Elizabeth R. (Flood) Trahant. She attended Commerce High School and lived in Worcester all her life. Marjorie worked in the cafeteria for Wyman Gordon for many years and...
James F. LaPrade
December 12, 2025
James F. LaPrade, 72, of Worcester, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, December 12, 2025, at home.
He was born in Worcester, son of the late, Francis P. and Helen D. (Croteau) LaPrade, and has lived here all his life. He graduated from Worcester Boy’s Trade School and received a Certificate in Engineering from WPI. He worked as a process engineer for...
Marilyn M. George
December 12, 2025
Marilyn George of Yarmouth Port, formerly of Worcester, passed away peacefully on December 10, 2025, after a lengthy period of declining health, at age 91. Marilyn was predeceased by her parents Thomas Asaif George and Rose Abdow George and her brother, Thomas George of Yarmouth Port.
She is survived by brother Edward George (Patricia) of Plymouth, sister Patricia Doyle (Michael) of...
Arthur T. & Sandra D. Grniet
December 12, 2025
Arthur “Artie” T. Grniet passed away on October 6, 2025 and true to their devotion to one another, Sandra “Sam” D. (Clark) Grniet joined him on December 12, 2025.
Artie and Sam were a true love story that prevailed for 60 years. They leave behind three children and their spouses, Michele and her husband Michael; Denleigh and her husband Stephen; and...
Jonathan B. Seale
December 12, 2025
Jonathan B. Seale, 82, of Worcester passed away peacefully on Friday, December 12th at Knollwood Nursing Center.
Born in Ohio to the Reverend George E. Seale and Nancy (Brown) Seale, Jon’s early years brought him from Ohio to Hawaii and eventually to Worcester when George became the minister at Adams Square Church and Nancy led the choir. Jon’s father was a...
Sandra R. Paton-Witkes
December 12, 2025
Sandra Ruth (Atchue) Paton-Witkes, of Auburn, passed away peacefully at home, on Friday, December 12, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. After a long battle with cancer and several other health issues, Sandra fought with quiet strength and resilience, leaving a lasting impression on all who knew her.
Born in Worcester, MA, on March 6, 1941, to Helena (Lacava) and Lawrence...
Edna (Hutcheson) Abbascia
December 12, 2025
Edna Mae Abbascia, 88, of Shrewsbury, passed away peacefully on December 12, 2025, in her home, surrounded by the love of her family. A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grand mother & friend, Edna’s warmth and generosity touched all who knew her.
Edna was born on August 5, 1937, in Worcester, to the late Isabella (Rourke) and Charlie Hutcheson. She graduated from...
Norma Caron
December 11, 2025
Norma (Tagliaferri) Caron, 95, of Northborough, passed away on Thursday, December 11, 2025, at Memorial Hospital in Worcester. She is reunited in Heaven with her husband, Dr. Roland R. Caron and their son, Christopher R. Caron.
Born and raised in Fitchburg, Norma was the daughter of Neno and Carmeline (Delmolino) Tagliaferri. She was a graduate from Fitchburg High School and St....
Sheila M. (Gonelli) Burbank
December 10, 2025
Sheila M. (Gonelli) Burbank, 69, of Auburn, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 10, 2025.
Born in Norfolk, Virginia on September 5th, 1956, daughter of the late John and Mary (Grimes) Gonelli. Sheila is survived by her beloved partner of 33 years, Brian Delaney; her former husband and longtime friend David Burbank. Her loving children, John Burbank and his partner Brenda...
Elba (Santiago) Zayas
December 10, 2025
Elba (Santiago) Zayas, 70, of Worcester, passed away Wednesday, December 10, 2025, surrounded by loved ones.
Born in Salinas, Puerto Rico on February 22, 1955, daughter of the late Juan Santiago Rosado and Maria R. Torres Santiago.
Elba is survived by her loving children, Erika Cintron and her husband Luis, Raul Zayas and his wife Loyda, Jasmin Zayas Perez and her husband...
Jane M. Cantz
December 10, 2025
Jane M. Cantz, 72, of Worcester, passed away on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at UMass Hospital in Worcester.
Jane was born on May 24, 1953, in Milford, MA to Helen and Joseph Cantz. She received her bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from Clark University but pursued a career in software development working for Powersoft and Sybase, Inc, and later for Staples...
George Rosario
December 6, 2025
The Lord gained another angel on December 6, 2025, and the world has lost an incredible human being. George Rosario lost his courageous three-year and 1 month battle against liver cancer at the age of 60. He leaves behind his beloved wife of eighteen years, Rachele Rosario (Lonergan). His five children, who were his absolute world, his two youngest daughters,...
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