Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA
Donna B Gentile
January 7, 2019
Donna B. (Auger) Gentile, 81 of Worcester and Vero Beach Florida, died peacefully Monday January 7, 2019 in the Indian River Memorial Hospital in Vero Beach with her husband by her side. Donna is survived by her husband of 61 years Francis M. “Googie” Gentile, a son Michael F. Gentile and his spouse Dale, a daughter Donna M. Scola...
James Adison Samples
January 6, 2019
James A. Samples, 66, residing in Worcester, passed into the loving arms of God on Sunday January 6, 2019 after battling lung cancer for over a year. He is survived by his loving wife of 14 years, Michelle S. Lord Samples; his daughter Lindsey LeMasurier and her husband Jason of Tyngsboro; and his step-son Nathaniel Berry and his wife Kristy...
Richard "Foghorn" Harnois
January 2, 2019
Richard W. “Foghorn” Harnois, 55, of Worcester, a loving father, brother, uncle, cousin and friend, sadly passed too soon at home Wednesday, January 2, 2019.
Born and raised in Worcester, Richard was one of six children of Wilfred and Eunice (Wilson) Harnois. He graduated from Doherty High School and earned his associate degree from Quinsigamond Community College.
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Ardeth Tainter
January 2, 2019
Ardeth “Bunny” Tainter 86 of West Boylston died peacefully at home on January 2, 2019. Bunny was born in Worcester to her late parents, Charles Henry Clifford and Gladys (Loomer) Tainter. She lived most of her life in Shrewsbury and worked part time at Stop & Shop before retiring and moving to West Boylston in 2006. She was the beloved...
Anthony F. Massad
January 2, 2019
Anthony F. Massad, 39, of Worcester, a loving son, brother, and friend passed away suddenly on Wednesday, January 2nd, 2019. He left us far too soon.
Anthony was born, raised, and lived in Worcester; Anthony leaves behind the family he loved: his mother, Katherine L. (Korkus) Massad of Gardner, his father, Francis P. Massad of Somerset and his wife Deborah;...
Blair J. Walker
December 30, 2018
Blair John Walker, 64, of Shrewsbury, MA, passed on the evening of December 30, 2018. Blair was being visited and comforted by family members at the time of his passing.
Blair was born on September 17, 1954, in Wilkinsburg, PA. He was the fourth child and only son to Charles “Doc” Walker and Minnie (Neiman) Walker.
Blair was...
Betty L. Tortora
December 30, 2018
Betty L. (Moore) Tortora, 90 of Oakham formerly of Holden passed away in the comfort of her home on Sunday, December 30, 2018 with her family by her side. Her husband of 61 years, Patsy P. Tortora passed away April 27, 2013.
Betty was born in Lancaster, Pennsylvania the daughter of the late Frank J. Moore and Edith (Maloney) Moore. ...
Francis J. Wing
December 28, 2018
Francis J. Wing 77 of Worcester died December 28, 2018 at Care One At Millbury. Born in Worcester, Francis was a life long resident of the city and a long-time employee at the former Norton Company, now Saint-Gobain retiring in 2003 after 33 years of service. Francis was an Army Veteran, a member of the Massachusetts National Guard, and the...
Rose Canzano
December 28, 2018
Rose (Morris) Canzano, 96, of Worcester, passed away on Friday, December 28, 2018, at Harrington Memorial Hospital in Southbridge. She was predeceased by her loving husband, Joseph E. Canzano, in April 2007.
Rose is survived by her loving children, Gerald J. Canzano and his wife Cricket of Valparaiso, IN, Donna A. Giroux of Groton, and Nancy Paquette and her...
David "Duddie" Massad
December 28, 2018
David G. “Duddie” Massad, 90, of Westborough, passed away Friday, December 28, 2018 surrounded by his devoted family and loved ones. A local entrepreneur, philanthropist, and loving father, grandfather and friend, Duddie Massad leaves behind a legacy both in the business community and in the hearts of those who knew him.
Duddie was born in Worcester on May 23, 1928,...
Robert J. Pepi
December 27, 2018
Robert J. Pepi of Worcester passed away peacefully at the age of 95 on December 27, 2018 in Beaumont Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center in Northbridge. His loving wife of 60 years, Virginia (Kirby) Pepi passed away on March 3, 2009.
Robert was born on December 7, 1923 in Worcester, Massachusetts, to the late Eugenia (Stefani) Pepi and the late...
Dolores A. Castello
December 27, 2018
Dolores Ann Jones was born on July 17, 1941 in Brooklyn, New York to Willie and Dolores Jones. She became a big sister four years later when her brother, W. Stanley Jones, was born. Dolores grew up in Brooklyn and spent most of her life in New York. She graduated from Halsey Junior High School in 1956, The High School...
David Stephen Schwartz
December 26, 2018
David S. Schwartz, 54, died December 26, 2018 surrounded by his family. He leaves his wife, Diane (Cutroni) Mohieldin-Schwartz of Worcester, his parents Dorothy “Tootie” (Paulauskas) and David E. Schwartz of Worcester, his step-sons Adam Mohieldin of Boylston and Amir Mohieldin of Worcester. He also leaves his sister Donna and her husband Steve Grech of Los Angeles, CA, his brother...
Ronald LaFerriere
December 25, 2018
Ronald E. La Ferriere, 80, of Auburn passed away Christmas Day, December 25th 2018 after a brief period of declining health.
Ronald was born in Worcester, the son of Ernest and Eunice (Mercier) LaFerriere. Raised in Holden, Ronald graduated from Wachusett Regional High School and joined the U.S. Navy, serving his country proudly during the Korean War. In 1966,...
Janet A. Holm
December 25, 2018
Janet A. (Lowe) Holm, 79, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on December 25, 2018. Born in Clinton, raised in Sterling, Janet spent most of her life as a Worcester resident. She was preceded by her parents, Perley F. and Mildred L. (Connelly) Lowe.
A loving and caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend she will be sadly...
Gladys T Bello
December 25, 2018
Gladys T. Bello, 103, passed peacefully on Christmas night at Christopher House in Worcester with her loving family at her side.
Gladys was born Allegra Bello on December 5, 1915 in Oxford to Salvatore and Carmela (Deliseo) Bello. Her education started in Southbridge and continued in the Worcester public schools. Gladys worked as Office Manager at Worcester County Hospital in...
Loretta Merty
December 25, 2018
Loretta (Dono) Merty,87, of Worcester, died peacefully in the morning of Christmas Day December 25,2018. Loretta is survived by her devoted husband of 65 years Theodore R. Merty. Loretta is also survived by her loving children, a son Harry T. Merty of Worcester, two daughters Robin C. Ryan, and Kimberly C. McCrohon and her husband Steven all of Worcester. Loretta...
Raymond Yanni
December 24, 2018
Raymond Yanni, 83, of Worcester passed away home to the lord, Christmas eve, December 24, 2018 with the ones he loved gathered at his side. Friends and relatives are invited to a period of calling hours, Thursday, December 27th 2018 from 9:00 am to 10:45 am in St George Orthodox Cathedral, 30 Anna St Followed by his funeral service at...
Marilyn J. Colella
December 24, 2018
Marilyn J. (Desourdis) Colella, 92 of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 24, 2018 at Notre Dame Long Term Care Center with her family by her side.
Marilyn was born in Worcester, a daughter of the late George O. and Lillian F. (Liberty) Desourdis where she was a graduate of Commerce High School. Marilyn worked as the Executive Assistant...
Felix A. Laurent
December 24, 2018
Felix A. Laurent, 87, of Worcester, passed away on Monday, December 24, 2018, at UMass Hospital in Worcester. He is survived by his loving wife, Marie Margarette Leveque, with whom he enjoyed twenty-two years of companionship.
Felix is survived by two sons, Evens Laurent in New York and Wagnel Laurent in Haiti; six daughters, Marie Carmelle Laurent, Marie Mercie...
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