Obituaries

Sep 25, 2023

Thomas Joseph Cullinane of Worcester, a loving husband, father, and grandfather, died on Monday, September 25, 2023.  He will be lovingly remembered by his beloved wife of 60 years, Gail (Durling) Cullinane; daughter, Jane Burdett, her husband Francis and their three sons, Cullin, Addison and Gibson, all of Brewster, NY; daughter, Julie Kinney, her husband Jeffrey, and their two sons,...

Sep 22, 2023

Sep 21, 2023

John Medbury, husband of Linda Cavaioli, died on September 21, 2023, after a lengthy illness.

John was born January 16, 1950, in Cazenovia, New York and was one of seven children. Throughout his life, John was devoted to the Boys Scouts and was ultimately elected to be a member of the Order of the Arrow.

He graduated from Cazenovia High...

Sep 20, 2023

Sep 19, 2023

Sep 18, 2023

Worcester – Mahasin “Mae” Yanni, 80, of Worcester, a devoted wife, mother, and teta went home to be with our LORD & Savior, Jesus Christ, while surrounded by her family, on Monday, September 18th, 2023.

Mahasin was born on November 7, 1942, and was raised in Kfarshima, Lebanon. She was one of seven children of Toufic and Samia Wehbe. Mahasin...

Sep 15, 2023

Sep 15, 2023

Robert J. Cote, 98, of Dudley passed away Friday, September 15th, 2023, after being stricken ill at home.  He is welcomed into heaven by his devoted wife, Beverly Ann, daughters, Michele Cote, and Patricia Camosse. 

Robert was born June 8, 1925, one of eleven children of Frederick A. and Evelyn M. (Rivers) Cote.  He graduated from Commerce High...

Sep 15, 2023

Gail M. (Tower) Nichols, 67 of Worcester, passed away on Friday, September 15, 2023 at home after years with Parkinson’s Disease.

Gail was born in Worcester, a daughter of the late Harold and Blanche (Cyr) Tower.  She graduated from Doherty High School and has resided in Worcester all her life.  Gail worked most recently as an administrative assistant with UMass...

Sep 13, 2023

Roy M. Samra, 86, a lifelong resident of Greater Worcester and local business owner, passed away on Wednesday, September 13, 2023, surrounded by his family.

Roy was born on August 9, 1937, one of three sons of Lebanese immigrants, George Samra Sr., and Sadie (Abraham) Samra. Raised in the Lebanese neighborhood of Grafton Hill, he graduated from Commerce High School...

Sep 13, 2023

Sep 13, 2023

Ruth Rose (Aboody) Welsh, 87, of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 13, 2023, at Rose Monahan Hospice Residence in Worcester.

Ruth is survived by; two sons, Joseph A. Welsh of Westminster, CA, Charles J. Welsh and his wife Diane of Worcester; two daughters, Deborah A. Poti and her husband Anthony of Worcester, and Rose M. Welsh, and her...

Sep 12, 2023

Bruce Eric Goodro of Worcester passed peacefully in his home on Tuesday, September 12 surrounded by loved ones, including his wife Nancy Gunning, his sons Nathan and Matthew, his brother Brian, his daughters-in-law Danielle (nee Gamache) and Amanda (nee Bates), and his beloved dog, Finnegan.

Bruce was born in Ware, Massachusetts to Wallace and Ernestine (nee Brusso). Bruce attended Assumption...

Sep 11, 2023

Francis P. Paciello, 93, of East Sandwich, formerly of Worcester and Plainville, passed away on Monday, September 11, 2023, in Falmouth Hospital.  He is reunited with his wife, Althea (Notargiacomo) Paciello.

Francis is survived by three sons, Bernie W. Paciello and his wife Shirley, with whom he lived, Paul F. Paciello and his wife Susan of Princeton, and Robert...

Sep 10, 2023

Alfred E. Forjette, 80, of Worcester, passed away at his home on Sunday, September 10, 2023.

Predeceased by his beloved loving wife, Joan I. (Kasprzak) Forjette, he leaves three children, Kevin P. Forjette and his wife Anita of Switzerland, Kristin M. Vasel (Forjette) of Worcester, and David M. Forjette of Worcester.  Alfred is the son of the late Joseph O....

Sep 9, 2023

Robert D. Gannon, Jr.,75 of Worcester, formerly of Shrewsbury and Grafton, a Vietnam Veteran, passed away September 2023 in the University of Massachusetts. Funeral services will be held Thursday, January 11, 2024 at 10 am in the MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 370 Plantation St. A period of calling hours will be held Thursday, January 11th from 9 am to...

Sep 6, 2023

Candace “Candy” ”Bo” Buffone, 61, a sweet, authentic, and sensitive individual of Worcester passed away Wednesday, September 6, 2023, with her sister MaryLou & her husband Jim gathered at her bedside. Candy was born with a severe case of Marfan Syndrome and withstood its life-long challenges with good cheer and a lively sense of humor.

Candy was born in Worcester,...

Sep 6, 2023

Sep 4, 2023

 Lori A. D ’Antonino, 47  a lifelong resident of Worcester passed away unexpectedly Monday, September 4, 2023.  

Lori was born in Worcester, one of two daughters of Anthony “Tony” D ‘Antonino and the late Mary (Norton) D ‘Antonino.  Raised and educated in Worcester Lori graduated from Burncoat High School where she was a member and actively involved with The...

Sep 3, 2023

William R. Padovano, 78, a longtime resident of Charlton, passed away after suffering a medical incident on Sunday September 3rd, 2023, while vacationing in Aruba. Bill was born on February 8th, 1945, in Worcester. He was one of seven children of Patsy "General" and Katherine M. (Fuginiti) Padovano. He grew up in the Union Hill neighborhood of Worcester, before marrying...