Obituaries

Oct 20, 2023

Francine M. (Bisceglia) Cassanelli, 74, a longtime resident of Shrewsbury, passed away peacefully at home, Friday, October 20, 2023. Francine is welcomed in heaven into the arms of her sister, Brenda Luzzo who passed away in February of 2022 and her best friend, Susan Duquette, who passed away in 2013.

Francine was born in Worcester, the daughter of Michael and...

Oct 20, 2023

Dorothy A. (Dabrowski) Smith, 88, 'Miss Webster of 1935' currently of Worcester passed away October 20, 2023, in her home. She was predeceased by her husband Joseph A Smith. 

She now joins her companion of 22 years, John Gillio, who passed away in June 2022. She is survived by her five children, her son Keith Smith and his wife...

Oct 18, 2023

With heavy hearts and tearful eyes, we announce the passing of Nana Adwoa Kyeremateng of Worcester on Wednesday, October 18, 2023, after a valiant and courageous battle with cancer. She was 37 years old.  Born on January 20, 1986, Nana Adwoa Kyeremateng was a remarkable woman who lived life to the fullest.

After graduating high school from Oxford high school...

Oct 18, 2023

Oct 16, 2023

John “Jack” J.  Conway, Jr., 66, a longtime resident of West Boylston, passed away with his loved ones gathered at his side Monday October 16, 2023.

Jack was born in Worcester, the son of John J. Conway, Sr., and Barbara G. (Lesperance) Conway.  Raised in Worcester, Jack married the “Love of his life” Wendy Dunkerly on October 29th  1977, and...

Oct 16, 2023

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Oct 14, 2023

Domenic A. Migliacci Jr., 71, of Douglas, a devoted husband and father, passed away surrounded by loved ones on Saturday, October 14th, 2023, after a series of health challenges.

Domenic was born in Milford, the son of the late Domenic A. Migliacci, Sr., and Jeanne (Barto) Migliacci. Raised in Milford, Dom graduated from Saint Mary's High School and attended Berklee...

Oct 13, 2023

Edward L. Amaral, MD, 88, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 13, 2023, with his wife Marcia by his side at their lake home in Sutton, Massachusetts. Ed was born in Salem, Massachusetts and was the son of Michael L. Amaral, a Portuguese immigrant, and Ida M. (LeClair).

Ed met his first wife Ellen (Cardinal) while attending Boston College, class...

Oct 11, 2023

Christine (Reyes) Rivera, known by many as Hummingbird, 63, of Auburn, a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, and sister, passed away surrounded by loved ones, Wednesday, October 11th, 2023, after a valiant battle with cancer.  Christine is welcomed in heaven into the arms of her son, Alexio, father, Hector Emilio, and sister, Marlyn.

Born in Worcester, Christine was the daughter of...

Oct 11, 2023

Patricia A. (Bowles) Fisher, 70, of Millbury passed away on Wednesday, October 11, 2023. Born in Worcester on April 30, 1953, to Edmund and Martha (Sleuman) Bowles. 

Patricia is survived by her loving daughter, Angela Fisher of Worcester; her adored grandchild, Cooper Hoskins of Worcester; her cherished siblings, Donald and his wife Marie, Thomas, Moe, Marcia, and Carolyn Bowles...

Oct 10, 2023

Rene A. Cloutier, 91, of Worcester passed away on October 10, 2023. Born in Woonsocket, RI on May 21, 1932, to Jean Marie Armand and Irene (Marquis) Cloutier. He was the beloved husband of 50 years to the late Shirley M. (Boucher) Cloutier. 

Rene is survived by his loving daughter, Iris Brooks and her husband Louis Martin of Worcester;...

Oct 9, 2023

Carol E. (Patnod) Fazio, 93, of Worcester passed away peacefully on October 9, 2023. Born in Worcester on December 4, 1929, to Earle and Beatrice (Vickstrom) Patnod.  She was the beloved wife of the late, Anthony J Fazio Jr., for 35 years. Carol is survived by her loving daughter, Cindy Lee of Worcester; her adored grandchildren, Lisa Lee and her...

Oct 9, 2023

Oct 8, 2023

Oct 8, 2023

Kevin P. Grundstrom, 76, of Worcester died peacefully Sunday, October 8, 2023, in UMASS Medical Center after a period of falling health. Kevin was born on December 21, 1946, in Worcester, Massachusetts and was preceded in death by his father, Edward Grundstrom and his mother Claire (Leonard) Grundstrom. He was a graduate of North High School. After high school he...

Oct 8, 2023

Ernest A. Lajoie, 93, a lifelong resident of Worcester, passed away with loved ones at his side, Sunday, October 8th, 2023.  He’s welcomed into heaven and the arms of his love and wife Bernadette.

Ernie was born in Worcester, November 10, 1929, the son of French-Canadian immigrants, Origene and Octavie (Boisvert) Lajoie.  Raised here he graduated from St Joseph’s Elementary...

Oct 7, 2023

Oct 6, 2023

Marina (Caban) Arce, 85 of Worcester, passed away peacefully in her home on Friday, October 6, 2023.

Marina was born in Arecibo, Puerto Rico, a daughter of the late Honorio and Esmeralda (Robles) Caban. She was a woman of immense faith and a chaplain who taught bible study and would visit prisons preaching the Word of God to inmates.  Marina...