Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA
Kathleen J Barron
February 9, 2019
Kathleen (Kate) Northrup Barron, 83, of Pepperell, passed away peacefully, with her loving family by her side, on February 9, 2019, after a brief illness.
Kate is survived by those she loved deeply: her son, James Michael Barron and his wife Bianca, of Pepperell, her son John Guilford Barron and his wife Cheryl, of Shrewsbury, her son Patrick Joseph Barron,...
Janet M Cocker
February 8, 2019
Janet M. (McGovern) Cocker, 82, of Worcester formerly of Paxton, died peacefully with family on February 8, 2019 at Beaumont Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center of Worcester due to complications from Alzheimer’s. Born and raised in Clinton, MA, Janet was the daughter of the late Francis and Stella (Kowalczyk) McGovern. Janet was the wife of the late Robert A. Cocker...
David W. Knight, Sr.
February 5, 2019
David W. Knight, Sr., 70, of Winegard Road, died Tuesday, February 5, 2019 in Albany.Born July 8, 1948 in Mastic, NY, he was the son of the late Charles W. and Margaret (Adams) Knight.David was a self-employed contractor for many years prior to a tragic accident in 1991 that caused him to be a paraplegic. Following the life changing event,...
Eleanore (D'Errico) Dell'Olio
February 4, 2019
Eleanore “Derry” (D’Errico) Dell’Olio, 90, longtime Shrewsbury resident passed away surrounded by loved ones, Monday February 4th, 2019
Eleanore leaves the “Love of Her Life” of 66 years, Andrew J Dell’Olio; a son, Joseph Dell’Olio; grandson Derric Dell’Olio; Nieces, nephews and extended family. Two sons, Andrew and Peter Dell’Olio pre-deceased her.
Graveside services for Eleanore will be held Friday,...
Ramonita Virola Garcia
February 1, 2019
Ramonita Virola Garcia, 83, of Worcester, passed away on Friday, February 1, 2019, at Saint Vincent Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. Her husband, Luciano Rodriguez, predeceased her in 1979.
Ramonita is survived by her children, three son, Luciano Rodriguez, II and his wife Migda of Adjuntas, PR, Andres Rodriguez, and William Rodriguez both of Worcester; six daughters, Merlyn Salas...
Ruth A. Nimee
February 1, 2019
Ruth A. Nimee, a resident of Worcester and Singer Island, Florida, passed away on her 94th birthday, Friday, February 1, 2019, in the comfort of her home in Worcester, surrounded by her wonderful caregivers.
Ruth was born in Leominster, daughter of the late, George and Mary (Peters) Nimee. She graduated from Leominster High School and attended Lasell and Simmons Colleges;...
Mary A. Leahy
February 1, 2019
Mary A. (Santoro) Leahy, 94, of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 1, 2019 at Memorial Hospital. She is survived by her loving husband of 61years, Vincent P. Leahy, and her devoted son, John V. Leahy, and his wife Theresa of Auburn, as well as several cousins from the Santoro family. Mary also leaves her nephews and nieces: John...
Lezora Carter
January 31, 2019
Lezora “Mommy” Carter ,79 a devoted mother, sister, aunt and grandmother passed away unexpectedly and peacefully surrounded by loved ones, Thursday, January 31, 2019.
Lezora Carter was born on August 12, 1939 in Sunflower, Mississippi to the parents of the late Reverend Robert and Florine Carter, she moved from Sunflower MS, to Worcester MA in 1968 to further her education...
Patricia A. Bazydlo
January 31, 2019
Patricia A. (Uglevich) “Pat” Bazydlo, 78 formerly of Clinton, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 31, 2019 at the home she shared in Charlton with her daughter, Angela, surrounded by her loving family. She drew great strength from her faith in God and now rests in the arms of her Savior, Jesus Christ.
Pat was born on January 22, 1941,...
Vincent F Ricciardi, Sr.
January 30, 2019
Vincent F Ricciardi, Sr. 96 of Dennis port, formerly of Worcester, passed away Wednesday, January 30th, 2019 surrounded by family.
Vincent was born in Worcester, one of twelve children of Vito and Teresa (DeFalco) Ricciardi. He graduated from Commerce High, and joined the U.S. Navy during World War II, serving his country proudly in Europe taking part in the...
Angela Grace Chester
January 30, 2019
Angela Grace Chester, age 23, passed away unexpectedly and peacefully in her sleep in Worcester MA.
Angela Grace was born in New Bedford but was raised in Auburn, where she was a 2013 graduate of Auburn High School. She went on to Quinsigamond Community College as a Business Accounting major and was graduating this semester. Angela Grace was a worldly...
Gail (Therrien) Gicas
January 29, 2019
After a lifetime spent defining the term “Family Matriarch,” Gail Gicas, 62, of Shrewsbury, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, January 29, 2019 surrounded by her loving family.
She was born on April 27, 1956 in Worcester, MA, the daughter of the late Raymond and Margaret (Jalboot) Therrien. Gail was always about family. She married Dean Gicas on October...
Albertine (Jolicoeur) Ruggieri
January 23, 2019
On Wednesday, January 23rd, 2019, Mrs. Albertine (Jolicoeur) Ruggieri at the age of 87, passed away peacefully with her devoted sons gathered at her side, joining in heaven her husband Aldo D. Ruggieri who passed away in 2008 after 52 years of marriage.
Born in Worcester, Albertine was the daughter of Charles “Leo” and Rose (Turcotte) Jolicoeur. Raised in Worcester,...
Richard J. Dumas
January 21, 2019
Richard J. Dumas, 63, of Leicester passed away Monday, January 21, 2019 in UMass Memorial Medical Center.
Richard was born in Worcester, son of the late Clarence and Gertrude Dumas. He was a graduate of Worcester Boys Trade High School and has lived in Leicester for most of his life.
The past 11 years, Richard worked as the housekeeping...
Lois L. Carey
January 20, 2019
Lois L. (Sawyer) Carey, 77of Millbury, formerly of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 20, 2019 at St. Francis Home.
Lois was born in St. Johnsberry, Vermont, a daughter of the late Gertrude L. (Flinn) Strew. She came to Worcester at the age of 13 and lived there most of her life, she lived with her daughter for 20...
Irene (Nelson) Cariglia
January 19, 2019
Irene E. (Nelson) Cariglia, 85, of Worcester, passed away peacefully surrounded by family, Saturday, January 19, 2019.
Born and raised in Worcester, Irene was one of five children of Carl G. and Elizabeth (Travers) Nelson. In 1953, Irene married Anthony P. Cariglia and for the next 29 years, raised their children with love and family until 1982 when Anthony passed...
Charles B. Price, II
January 19, 2019
Charles B. Price Sr., 96 of Bedford, Ma, formerly of Worcester passed away on Saturday, January 19, 2019 at Bedford VA Hospital.
Charles was born in Granbury Texas on May 20, 1922 to Charles Bert Price and Virgie Tidwell Price. He enlisted in the Army during World War II in the 36’th Infantry Division (Texas and Oklahoma) on January 24,...
Patricia A. Fitzpatrick
January 18, 2019
Patricia A. (Stubbert) Fitzpatrick, 70, a life-long Worcester resident, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 18, 2019, at Holy Trinity Nursing and Rehabilitation Center surrounded by her loving family. Her loving husband of forty years, John F. Fitzpatrick, predeceased her in January 2005.
Patricia is survived by five children, two daughters, Kelly A. Ruttencutter and her husband Paul of Auburn,...
Eleanor B. Gregory
January 17, 2019
Eleanor B. (Bott) Gregory, 85, of Shrewsbury, passed away peacefully, in the comfort of her home at Tatnuck Park on Thursday, January 17, 2019. Her loving husband of fifty years, Edward Gregory, and their daughter, Doreen A. Needham, both predeceased her in 2002.
Eleanor was the loving mother of seven children, six of whom survive her; three daughters, Donna...