Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA
Diane T. Warner
July 6, 2019
Diane T. (Amos) Warner, 58, of Worcester, passed away on Saturday, July 6, 2019 at Memorial Hospital in Worcester.
Diane is survived by her loving husband of thirty-seven years, Donald J. Warner; two sons, Chris J. Warner and Nick P. Warner, both of Worcester; two daughters, Beth T. Warner of Spencer and Katie M. Warner of Worcester; a brother, Brian...
Paul L. Cyr
July 6, 2019
Paul L. Cyr, 71, a lifelong resident of Worcester, passed away on Saturday, July 6, 2019 at UMass Medical Center with his wife and children by his side.Paul was born in Worcester, a son of the late Ernest and Jennie (Salvatore) Cyr. He graduated from Worcester Public Schools. Paul was a bus driver for the WRTA for 23 years before...
Joan E. Wrenn
July 5, 2019
Joan E. (Davis) Wrenn, 80, of 199 Lake Avenue died July 5th at home after a short illness. Her husband, James J. Wrenn, died in 1991. She leaves three daughters; Bonni Westerback of Wells, Maine, Gayle Westerback of Worcester, and Kelly (Wrenn) Fitzpatrick and her husband Shawn Fitzpatrick, of Worcester. She also leaves two brothers; Charles Davis of Tacoma, WA...
Kendall Frank Cowes
July 3, 2019
Kendall Frank Cowes, age 74, of Shrewsbury, passed away on Wednesday, July 3, 2019, in the comfort of his home, after courageously living with and battling ALS.
Kendall is survived by his loving wife of 34 years, Diane (Sterczala) Cowes, and their daughter, Tiffany E. Cowes of Shrewsbury. Kendall was born in Worcester, son and only child of the late,...
Charles M. "Charlie" King
July 2, 2019
Charles M. “Charlie” King, 85, of Worcester, died unexpectedly on Tuesday July 2, 2019. Charlie leaves his wife Frances A. (Mastrogiovanni) King of Worcester, and a son Michael of Grafton. Charles also leaves his brothers, Keith and Richard King, and four sisters, Bonney, Margie, Christle and Dorothy. Charlie was born in Worcester son of the late Charles M. King...
Elizabeth (Siroonian) Rogan
July 1, 2019
Elizabeth (Siroonian) Rogan, 100 of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 1, 2019 in the comforts of her own home.Elizabeth was born in Peabody, MA., a daughter of the late Dickran and Annagul (Aharon) Siroonian. She worked for 20 years in the maintenance department for UMass Medical Center before she retired.Elizabeth’s husband, Louis M. Rogan, passed away in 1990....
Carol A. Corso
July 1, 2019
Carol A. (Barrette) Corso, 76, of Rochdale, formerly of Worcester, passed way in the comfort of her home on Monday morning, July 1, 2019. Her loving husband, Frank A. Corso, predeceased her in August 2001.
Carol is survived by her nine children, Frank C. Corso of Millbury, Deborah A. Clark of Worcester, Michael J. Corso and his significant other Sherry...
Andrew J Dell'Olio
July 1, 2019
Andrew J. Dell’Olio, 90, of Shrewsbury and Worcester passed away peacefully on July 1, 2019. He leaves a son Joseph P. Dell’Olio and a grandson Derric J. Dell’Olio both of Shrewsbury. He also leaves four brothers, Leone N. Dell’Olio (Barbara), Joseph M. Dell’Olio (Mary Louise), Gene N Dell’Olio (Elaine), Robert D. Dell’Olio and many nephews and nieces. Andrew was...
Jayne M. Leardi
June 28, 2019
Jayne M. (Haglund) Leardi, 62, of Worcester, passed away on Friday, June 28, 2019, at Saint Vincent Hospital, surrounded by her loving family.
Jayne is survived by her loving husband of forty-three years, George “Gigi” Leardi; two sons, Robert J. Leardi and his wife Lauren of Shrewsbury, and Michael T. Leardi of Worcester and his girlfriend Hillary Doyle of Auburn;...
David J. Campaniello
June 27, 2019
David J. Campaniello of Shrewsbury died suddenly on June 27th of complications from diabetes. He was 49. Dave is survived by his wife, Eirinn Jean (Buckley) and his two young daughters, Michaela Jean and Maria Jeanne. He also leaves behind his mother, Dr. Jean A. (Caparso) Campaniello and brother, Paul M. Campaniello (Debra) both of Shrewsbury, his aunt, Marie (Norman)...
Ralph L Walker
June 25, 2019
Ralph L. Walker 65 of Worcester died suddenly at his home on June 25, 2019. One of five born to the late Maurice and Pearl (Smith) Walker. Ralph moved to Worcester shortly after graduating High School, making Worcester his permeant residence. Ralph will be remembered by many for his full life of serving his community in various ways. Ralph was...
Shirley A Purnell
June 25, 2019
Shirley A. Purnell, 73 of Worcester beloved wife of John A. Purnell died Tuesday June 25, 2019 at UMass Hospital in Worcester. Born in Worcester she was the daughter of the late Charles and Carrie (Robinson) Broyles. Shirley was a lifelong resident of the city and served her community as a nurse’s aide for the Visiting Nurses Association 120 Thomas...
Mary E. King
June 25, 2019
Mary E. (Donahue) King, 73, of Worcester, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home on Tuesday, June 25, 2019. Her beloved husband, Ernest E. King, predeceased her in 2013.
Mary is survived by a family that thought the world of her, two sisters, Sheila Riendeau and her husband Roger of Tiverton, RI, and , Kathleen “Katee” Shepard, wife...
Omer E. Carbonneau
June 23, 2019
Omer E. Carbonneau, 80 of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 23, 2019 at home after a period of declining health.Omer was born in Berlin, New Hampshire, a son of the late Leo and Marie (Lavigne) Carbonneau. He moved to Worcester as a child and lived here his entire life. As a young man, he began his lifelong career...
Salvatore "Sal" Papandrea
June 23, 2019
Salvatore (“Sal”} Papandrea, 91, of Auburn, passed away peacefully, Sunday June 23, 2019, surrounded by the ones he loved, at Rose Monahan Hospice Home.
Sal is survived by his beloved wife of 65 years, Grace (Ventura) Papandrea; Their six children and their spouses, Elizabeth M. and her husband Leonard Lariviere of Groveland; Anna M. and her husband Richard Bellows...
MSgt Edward J Cote, Jr.
June 21, 2019
MSgt Edward L. Cote, Jr. (USAF ret), 89 of Worcester a U.S. Air Force retired Master Sergeant passed away Friday, June 21st, 2019 surrounded by loved ones, joining his daughter Jean Chabot who died in 1998 in heaven.
Ed was born in Gardner, the son of Edward L Cote, Sr and Mabel (Lemoine) Cote. Raised and educated in Worcester,...
Nancy M. Magaw
June 21, 2019
Nancy M. (Clark) Magaw, 85 of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 21, 2019 with her daughter Sandra “Sam” Magaw, her grandson Nick and Brittany by her side. Nancy was born in Burlington, Vermont, the daughter of the late Harry H. and Constance (Fortin) Clark. At a young age, her family moved her to Worcester, where she has lived...
Joseph R.J. Riggieri, Jr.
June 18, 2019
Joseph R.J. Riggieri, Jr., 67, of Millbury, passed away on Tuesday, June 18, 2019, with family at his bedside at UMass Hospital in Worcester. Mr. Riggieri graduated from Worcester Boys Trade in the Automotive Department and served our country in the US Air Force Reserves. Having been born in Worcester and living a great life, he was proud to say...
Harold J. Wallace
June 18, 2019
Harold J. “Wally” Wallace, 84, of Worcester, passed away on Tuesday, June 18, 2019 at Memorial Hospital in Worcester.
Harold is survived by his loving wife of sixty years, Eleanor R. (DiSilvestri) Wallace; a son, Michael A. Wallace and his wife Susan; a daughter, Kathleen Mary Fournier and her husband David, all of Worcester; four grandchildren, Ryan, Sean, Nicolina, and...
Anthony J. Wyman
June 18, 2019
Anthony J. Wyman, 72 of West Boylston, passed away on Tuesday, June 18, 2019 at UMass Memorial after a brief illness.
Anthony was born in Worcester where he graduated from Commerce High School, a son of the late Merrill J. and Palma R. (Cozzolino) Wyman. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy and later worked as a...