Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA
Joseph H. Chartier
August 31, 2024
Joseph “Joe” H. Chartier, aged 65, of Southbridge, passed away surrounded by loved ones on Saturday, August 31, 2024, in Worcester, MA.
Born in Southbridge, MA on April 20, 1959, to Beatrice Regina (Wassmer) and the late, Arthur Joseph Chartier. Raised in Southbridge, Joe attended Bay Path Regional Vocational Technical High School where he majored in mechanics.
Renowned for his kind heart,...
Lawrence "Larry" Gustafson
August 31, 2024
Lawrence E. “Larry” Gustafson, 68, of Worcester, a loving man with a huge heart and bright smile, passed away Saturday, August 31, 2024, peacefully at home.
Larry was born in Worcester, the son of Robert L. and Barbara (Chase) Gustafson. He graduated from Worcester Boys Trade and has lived in Worcester his entire life. In 1978, Larry married the “Love of...
Kenneth L. Carpenter
August 29, 2024
Kenneth L. “KC” Carpenter, Jr., a kind soul with a huge heart passed away with his devoted wife at his side, Thursday, August 29th, 2024, after a period of declining health.
Ken was born May 4, 1950, the son of Ann Marie (Derosier) Carpenter, and Kenneth Carpenter, Sr. Raised in West Boylston, Ken graduated from Wachusett Regional High School, joined the...
Dorothy (Ferraro) Laganelli
August 27, 2024
Dorothy A. (Ferraro) Laganelli, 88, a longtime resident of the Quinsigamond Village passed away Tuesday, August 27th, 2024, in her home surrounded by the family she cherished. Dorothy notably joins in heaven the “Love of her Life,” Vito, who passed away almost 7 years to the day on August 24, 2017.
Born and raised in Worcester, Dorothy was one of three...
Kevin D. Lavin
August 26, 2024
Kevin D. Lavin, 69, of Holden, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 26, 2024, surrounded by his family, at Saint Vincent Hospital.
Kevin is survived by his wife of forty-two years, Mary Ann (Fortunato) Lavin; three daughters, Nicole M. Tomanek and her husband Richard of Hudson, Elyse A. Lavin of Las Vegas, and Kelly M. Boucher and her husband Lukas of...
Joyce (Fraioli) Akman
August 26, 2024
Joyce Marie (Fraioli) Akman, 68, of Shrewsbury, a person, loved by all, passed away surrounded by the family she cherished, Monday, August 26, 2024 after a long period of health challenges.
Joyce was born in Worcester, the daughter of the late Worcester Police officer, Anthony and Anna (Battista) Fraioli. She grew up in the Italian neighborhood on Mulberry Street, graduated from...
Sergia Acosta and Ana Maria Martinez
August 24, 2024
Sergia Acosta, 76 and her daughter, Ana Maria Martinez, 58 both of Worcester were taken from us on Saturday, August 24, 2024.
Sergia was born on November 6, 1947 in Moca, Dominican Republic to the late Gregorio Acosta and Maria Josefa Ruiz. Ana Maria was born on May 23, 1966 in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic to Sergia and the late Jose...
Dib Y. Korio
August 24, 2024
Dib Y. Korio 75, of Worcester, passed away on Sunday, August 24, 2024 at The Hermitage Healthcare in Worcester, MA.
Dib was born on February 15, 1949 in Al-Hasakah, Syria, a son of the late Yousef and Fahima (Kolo) Korio. He worked in the maintenance Department at UMass Medical Center for many years. Dib was a dedicated member of St. Mary’s...
Charles Simpson Duffer, Jr.
August 24, 2024
Charles Simpson Duffer, Jr, 77, of Boylston, passed away on Saturday, August 24, 2024 at the Oakdale Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Boylston, surrounded by his loving family. He is reunited in Heaven with his daughter, Julie Roberta Kathryn Duffer, who passed away in 2011.
Charles is survived by the love of his life, his wife of over fifty years, Joan...
Norman P. Romano
August 19, 2024
Norman P. Romano, 71, of Shrewsbury, passed away on Monday, August 19, 2024, at his home after a long illness.
Norman was born on September 21, 1952, the son of the late John A. Romano, Sr. and Edith (Felice) Romano. Norman lived in Shrewsbury most of his life. He was a graduate of Shrewsbury High School, earned his bachelor’s degree...
Jimmy Nickerson
August 18, 2024
Jimmy “Jim Nick” Nickerson, aged 50, of Worcester passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, August 18, 2024.
Born in Worcester on December 23, 1973, to Jimmy Porter and Helen Nickerson. Raised in Worcester, Jimmy attended North High School where he was Known for his basketball skills, as well as his skills on the dance floor (TMP). Boxing at the Ionic Boy’s Club...
David J Catallozzi
August 18, 2024
David J. Catallozzi, 88, of Shrewsbury, passed away surrounded by loved ones Sunday, August 18, 2024, after a brief period of declining health.
David was born in Worcester, the son of Alfredo and Esther (Testa) Catallozzi. Raised here, David graduated from Worcester Boys Trade School with a focus on electrical wiring. He then earned his journeyman license working with IBEW Local...
Keitha L. Lewis
August 17, 2024
Keitha L. (Myers) Lewis, 59, of Worcester, passed away surrounded by loved ones on Saturday, August 17, 2024. Keitha was born in Boston, MA, on January 23, 1965, the daughter of the late Mary Alice (Searcy) Myers and the late Alex Taylor.
Keitha was married to Ray A. Lewis. She was an extremely family oriented woman who took on the responsibility...
Alfred Cozzolino
August 16, 2024
Alfred F. Cozzolino, 78, of Sutton, passed away unexpectedly at home, Friday, August 16, 2024,
Alfred was born in Worcester on June 30, 1946 to Alfred and Ann (Barnett) Cozzolino. He was raised and educated in Worcester, worked as a Teamsters Local 170 Route Driver for several trucking companies including, UPS, Red Star and New Penn before retiring in 2008. After...
James Waire
August 15, 2024
James “Jimmie” Waire, 89 of Shrewsbury, formerly of Worcester, passed away at Shrewsbury Nursing Home on Thursday, August 15, 2024.
Jimmie was born on June 6, 1935 in Aliceville, Alabama, a son of the late Fannie May (Waire) Wells and John Hodgest and moved to Worcester in 1965. He worked as custodial staff for Wachusett Regional High School for many years...
Jill "Miss P" Prenier-Dupre
August 15, 2024
Jill Prenier-Dupre, 67 of Millbury, passed away surrounded by the family she loved, Thursday, August 15, 2024, after a period of declining health.
Jill was born in Worcester, The daughter of John “Jackie"and Barbara J. (Orstrom) Brooks. Jill lived in St Louis, graduated High School and Cosmetology School while there. She then moved back to the Auburn area and accepted a...
Susan M. Perodeau
August 14, 2024
Susan M. Perodeau, 74 of Worcester, passed away on Wednesday, August 14, 2024.
Susan was born on the Feast of St. Nicholas to Therese L. (Martin) and Henry R. Perodeau and was a lifelong resident of Worcester. She graduated from Sacred Heart Academy and attended Worcester State Teachers College. Susan was a beautiful singer, lending her voice since grammar school to...
Robert T. Hazelhurst
August 12, 2024
Robert T. Hazelhurst, 64 of Worcester, passed away peacefully at home with his wife by his side on Monday, August 12, 2024.
Robert was born in Worcester; he was the son of the former Worcester Police Officer, Robert R. Hazelhurst who was killed in the line of duty on November 21, 1968. He graduated from Burncoat High School, Class of 1978....
Ana Hilda Garcia
August 11, 2024
Ana Hilda Garcia, 63, of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 11, 2024.
Ana was born in San Lorenzo, Puerto Rico, on October 11, 1960, one of thirteen children to the late Modesto and Maria (Dones) Garcia.
Ana worked as a home health aide and a certified nurse’s aide for various nursing homes and companies throughout her career before her retirement....
Joseph E. LaPlante, Sr.
August 10, 2024
Joseph E. LaPlante, son of the late Edwad LaPlante, Sr. and Blanche (Gagne) LaPlante was born on December 18, 1923 in North Oxford, Massachusetts, he passed away in the comfort of his beloved home, at the age of 100 on Saturday, August 10, 2024, surrounded by loving family.
Joe attended high school in Webster. During that time, he began his first...
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