Obituaries

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...

Oct 5, 2023

Lorraine T (Gendron) Langlois, a symbol of grace and love, passed away peacefully on Thursday afternoon, October 5, 2023, at the age of 92, surrounded by family in the comfort of her Shrewsbury home. Her departure leaves a void that can never be filled, but her legacy of warmth and kindness will forever illuminate our lives.

Lorraine is survived...

Oct 2, 2023

Oct 1, 2023

Veronica is survived by her beloved daughter, Khaleesi Blandino; her adoring parents, Marilyn Negron and her husband Gabriel Henriquez, and her father Jose Alicea and his wife Judy Enriquez; her stepfather, Giovany Tavera; her loving siblings, Alexio Negron, Janida Tavera, Joenny Tavera, Emelis Henriquez, Joey Alicea and Adam Alicea; her admirable grandmother, Leyda Negron; her cherished aunt, Janet Corderro and...

Oct 1, 2023

Sep 30, 2023

WORCESTER:      Retired Worcester Firefighter, Brian “Buzzy” Pierce, 73, a lifelong Worcester resident passed away at home surrounded by his beloved family Saturday, September 30, 2023 after a lengthy and courageous battle with Parkinson's Disease.  

Brian was born in Worcester, the son of John J. and Rose (Simone) Pierce and graduated from Worcester Boys Trade.  In 1976, Brian married the...

Sep 30, 2023

William J. Kehoe Jr., 91, of Worcester, passed away on Saturday, September 30, 2023. He was born in Bronx, NY to William Sr., and Catherine (Healy) Kehoe. He was the husband of the late, Elizabeth (Tomanini) Kehoe.

William is survived by his beloved children, Daniel Kehoe and his wife Cheryl, and Karen Morrissey and her husband David; his loving grandchildren,...

Sep 29, 2023

 Patricia “Pat” (Watts) Antul, 79, a lifelong Worcester resident, devoted wife, mother, grandmother and friend passed away Friday, September 29th 2023.  She is welcomed into heaven by her son, Walter P. “Butch” Antul, III, who passed away in 1989. 

Pat was born in Worcester, one of three children of Matthew and Josephine (Sakalauskas) Watts.  Raised and educated in Worcester,...

Sep 29, 2023

Barth S. O’Connor, 80, a longtime resident of Worcester passed away surrounded by the family he loved, Friday, September 29th 2023.  

Barth was born in Starksboro, VT, one of 15 children of Harold J and Bernice (Harriman) O’Connor.  Raised and educated in Vermont, Barth joined the U.S. Army during the Vietnam Era serving his country proudly with U.S. Forces...

Sep 29, 2023

WORCESTER – Helen (Swedis) Horan, 99, of Worcester, passed away Friday, September 29, 2023, surrounded by her loving family.

Helen is pre-deceased by her husband John J. Horan, her oldest son John J. Horan, Jr., and her granddaughter Cathleen Horan. She is survived by her children Susan Horan, David Horan, Gerald (Jerry) Horan, Thomas Horan, and Stephen Horan; Stephen’s wife...

Sep 27, 2023

Bonnie G. Jackson, passed away peacefully on September 27th, after a long illness.

She leaves behind her life partner of 45 years, Dermott O’Leary; a son, Jeremy Jackson of West Hartford, CT and his girlfriend Coey Howe; stepchildren, Jennifer (O’Leary) Smith & Brian, and Justin O’Leary & Julie; brothers, Dwight and Mark Jackson; sisters, Karin Herrick & Bill, Beth Ann...

Sep 26, 2023

Richard “Dick” Simone, 89, of Shrewsbury, MA, died peacefully on September 26, 2023, with his family by his side.

Dick was born in Worcester, MA, the son of Anthony and Santa (DeCaro) Simone, and lived most of his life in Shrewsbury, MA.

He is already missed by his son, Steven (Dana) of Westport, MA; daughters, Sandra Pedersen (Roger) and Jane...

Sep 25, 2023

Jonathan G. Godwin, 46, of Auburn, MA, passed away on September 25, 2023, at UMass Memorial Hospital from injuries sustained from a motor vehicle accident. Jonathan was born April 6, 1977, in Boston to John and Dorothy (Glogowski) Godwin, and spent his early years in Belmont, MA. As a young child he was considerate, protective, and inquisitive, and his mother...