Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA

Alice H Askey

Alice H Askey

March 7, 2025

Alice H. Askey, a Keene resident for almost 50 years, died surrounded by family, after a short illness on March 7th, 2025. She was 83 years old. She is survived by her son James Askey and his partner Jackie Thetsy, her daughter Elise Askey and her husband Greg Robillard and their children, Nathan and Jane Robillard, her sister-in-law Mary Jo...

Kathleen A. Blanchard

Kathleen A. Blanchard

March 4, 2025

Kathleen A. (Bird) Blanchard, 63, of Worcester, passed away on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, with her loving family at her bedside.

Kathy is survived by her husband of 43 years, Emile H. Blanchard; their daughters, Nicole Eldridge and her husband Samuel of Framingham, and Natalie Smith and her husband Kaleb of Shrewsbury, two brothers, Francis “Skip” Bird and his wife Michele...

Teresa (Barbato) Cacciate

Teresa (Barbato) Cacciate

March 4, 2025

Teresa (Barbato) Cacciate, of Worcester, formerly of Naples, Italy, a dedicated Aunt, neighbor and friend passed away Tuesday, March 4th, 2025, with loved ones gathered at her side.

Teresa was born in Marigliano, Naples Italy, one of ten children of Pasquale and Annunziata (Liccardi) Barbato. Growing up in her Italian village, Teresa married Giovanni “John” Cacciate in 1949, in 1966, Teresa...

Irene T. Cormier

Irene T. Cormier

March 3, 2025

Irene T. (Krzynowek) Cormier, 88, of Shrewsbury, passed away on Monday, March 3, 2025, at Holy Trinity Nursing and rehabilitation Center in Worcester, while surrounded by loving family. Her husband, John Cormier, Jr., predeceased her in 1980.

Irene is survived by her four children, Michael Kuszewski of Worcester, John Cormier, III of Santa Monica, CA, Natasha Cormier of Worcester, and Christopher...

William L Colon

William L Colon

March 2, 2025

After a period of declining health, William Colon, 59, of Worcester, formerly of Southboro and Uxbridge, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 2nd 2025, with family at his side.

William was born in New York, the son of Angelo M. and Anna (Celia) Colon. As a young child, William went to live and be raised by foster parents, William and Mary...

Juliann F Hathaway

Juliann F Hathaway

March 2, 2025

Juliann “Julie” F. (Markey) Hathaway, 63, of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 2, 2025, surrounded by her family. 

Juliann is survived by a son, Jonathan R. Hathaway; two daughters, Katilyn M. Markey and Kerriann E. Hathaway, all of Worcester; a brother, John P. Markey, Jr. of Leicester; a sister, Kathleen M. Markey of Worcester; four grandchildren, Serenidey Hathaway, Ava...

Jacqueline Risolo

Jacqueline Risolo

March 1, 2025

Jacqueline (Sullivan) Risolo, 81, of Worcester, passed away on Saturday, March 1, 2025, at the Christopher House of Worcester. Her husband, Louis Risolo, predeceased her in 2007. Their son, Louis “Patrick” Risolo died on February 22, 2025.

Jacqueline is survived by a son, Francis E. Risolo and his wife Gail of Worcester; a daughter, Marie Risolo-Hill of West Boylston; three sisters,...

Glenn E. Davis

Glenn E. Davis

March 1, 2025

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Glenn E. Davis, 77, of Worcester, on Saturday, March 1, 2025, in Worcester, surrounded by loved ones. Glenn was the beloved husband of the late, Elizabeth (Mikelonis) Davis.

Glenn is survived by his loving daughter, Brittany Davis-Nishan, her husband Ryan Nishan, and his grandson Marshall Nishan of Webster; his...

Paul J Neslusan

Paul J Neslusan

March 1, 2025

Paul J. Neslusan, 77, of Auburn, passed away on Saturday, March 1, 2025, at UMass Hospital, Lake Avenue.

Paul is survived by three children, Tanya V. Neslusan and her spouse Rebecca, Paul A. Neslusan and his spouse Christine, all from Sturbridge; and Holly A. Neslusan of Jamaica Plain; three siblings, Mark A. Neslusan and his wife Cathleen of Bucksport, Maine, Joyce...

Harry H Henton, Jr.

Harry H Henton, Jr.

February 26, 2025

Harry H. Henton, Jr. 70, of Worcester passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, February 26, 2025, in his home.

Harry was born in Knoxville, Tenn, one of two sons of Harry H. Henton, Sr. and Annie Mae (McGhee) Henton. Raised and educated in Alcoa, Tennessee, Harry entered the U.S. Army in 1972, serving his country proudly during the Vietnam Era and Persian Gulf...

Michael J. Fleming, Sr.

Michael J. Fleming, Sr.

February 26, 2025

It is with a heavy heart we announce the passing of Michael J. Fleming, Sr., 75, of Worcester, on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, in Worcester, surrounded by loved ones.

Born in Worcester on September 7, 1949, Michael was born to James T. and Lorraine (Arelle) Fleming. Michael was a graduate of Worcester Boys Trade in 1969 and worked as a painter...

Paul E. Blondin

Paul E. Blondin

February 26, 2025

It is with a heavy heart we announce the passing of Paul E. Blondin, 76, of Worcester, on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, surrounded by loved ones after a battle with cancer. 

Paul is survived by his loving children; Kelly Fleischmann and her husband Timothy of Idaho, Brian Cavanaugh and his wife Rachel of Arizona, Brianne Blondin of Arizona, and Brady Blondin...

Joseph A. Franchi

Joseph A. Franchi

February 24, 2025

Joseph Anthony Franchi, 72, of Worcester passed away peacefully on February 24, 2025, surrounded by his loving family in Naples, Florida. Born on September 1, 1952, in Worcester, to the late Anthony J. and Cosima (Leo) Franchi. 

He is survived by his beloved wife, Rosemarie Candito-Franchi; his devoted son, Michael Joseph Franchi, his daughter in-law, Kayla, and his cherished granddaughter Katarina;...

Julia Diaz

Julia Diaz

February 24, 2025

Julia Díaz “Mamá”, de 95 años, de Rutland, falleció el 24 de febrero de 2025 en el hogar de ancianos St. Francis rodeada de sus seres queridos a su lado.

Julia nació el 16 de marzo de 1929 en Puerto Plata, República Dominicana, hija del fallecido Ramón y Rogelia Díaz.

La mayor alegría de Julia en la vida fue estar rodeada de...

Anthony J. Vincequere

Anthony J. Vincequere

February 22, 2025

Anthony “Sonny” J. Vincequere, 87, of Worcester, passed away on Saturday, February 22, 2025, at Care One in Millbury. His wife, Phyllis “Sue” (Cocker) Vincequere, predeceased him in June 2002.

Anthony is survived by a son, Thomas A. Vincequere and his wife Rachel, a daughter, Nicole A. Vincequere and her fiancé Mark St. Germain, all of Millbury; three sisters, Joyce M....

Marlon Davidson

Marlon Davidson

February 20, 2025

Marlon "Striker" Davidson, 55, passed away peacefully on February 20, 2025, at UMass Hospital in Worcester. Born on November 19, 1969, at Jubilee Hospital in Kingston, Jamaica, he was the beloved son of Edna (Goodwin) Bailey and Joseph Davidson. Marlon spent his formative years in Jamaica, where the vibrant culture and rich traditions of the island shaped his character. Growing...

Marcia M. Flynn

Marcia M. Flynn

February 20, 2025

Marcia M. (Meehan) Flynn, 63, of Paxton, passed away on Thursday, February 20, 2025 in her home.

Marcia is survived by a daughter, Regina Flynn; three brothers, Daniel G. Meehan, Kevin P. Meehan and his wife Patricia, and Terrence M. Meehan; a grandson, Dominic Landgren; nieces and nephews. She was born in Worcester, her father was the late, Daniel E. Meehan,...

Pamela J. Harding

Pamela J. Harding

February 19, 2025

Pamela J. (Margetson) Harding, 81, of Worcester, passed away on Wednesday, February 19, 2025 in the Rose Monahan Hospice Residence in Worcester.

Pamela is survived by a son, Darryl E. Harding, Sr. and his wife Dina; two grandsons, W. Isaac Harding and Darryl “DJ” Harding, Jr. all of Worcester; a sister Melinda Margetson of Medford; nieces and nephews. She was predeceased...

Denise M. Salmon

Denise M. Salmon

February 19, 2025

Denise M. (Woodward) Salmon of Worcester, MA passed away peacefully on February 19th at the University of Massachusetts Medical Center with her family by her side. Denise passed away after enduring several health challenges over the past 8 months and is now reunited with her parents in heaven.

She was predeceased by her parents, Ralph “Barry” Woodward, and Eileen (Spillane) Woodward....

Gramany "Gigi" Gatzogiannis

Gramany "Gigi" Gatzogiannis

February 19, 2025

Gramany “Gigi” (Mantopoulos) Gatzogiannis, 87, of Worcester, passed away in the comfort of her home on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, with loving family at her bedside. She is reunited in Heaven with the love of her life, Elias “Louie” Gatzogiannis, who died in October 2019, after sixty-four years of marriage.

Gramany is survived by four loving children, Marianne Bellemare and her...

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