Obituaries

October 2, 2018

Inez Mildred Zannotti, 92, of Auburn, passed away Tuesday. October 2, 2018 in CareOne at Millbury Senior living facility with her husband at her side of 64 years. Born and raised in Auburn, MA on August 23, 1926, Inez was the daughter of the late John Helmer and Marie (Erickson) Jansson who were both from Sweden. Inez was a member...

October 2, 2018

Judith A. (Taylor) D’Onofrio, 79, of Worcester, passed away Tuesday, October 2, 2018 in the comfort of her home surrounded by her family. She was predeceased by her husband of 33 years, John A. D’Onofrio predecease as well as her son, Richard M. D’Onofrio and her sister Jean Webb. Judith leaves two sons, John A. D’Onofrio, Jr. and his wife...

October 1, 2018

Daniel P Gabree, 57, of Worcester past away on October 1, 2018 surrounded with love by his wife and daughter. Dan was born and raised in Worcester and was preceded by death by his father William Gabree and his mother Gertrude (Healy) Gabree Condon, and his two brothers, Michael and Robert.  Dan was a devoted husband and father.  He leaves...

September 30, 2018

Captain Joseph E. Drummond, US Army, Ret., 81, of Shrewsbury, passed away on Sunday, September 30, 2018, at Beaumont of Northborough.  His loving wife of forty-four years, Joan I. (LaPierre) Drummond, predeceased him in February 2013.

 

Captain Drummond is survived by two sons, Jason A. Drummond, who he lived with, and Michael Drummond of Texas; a daughter, Cheri Lynn...

September 30, 2018

Robert J. Jaston, Sr. a life long Worcester resident, and retired Worcester Police Officer passed away at home, Sunday, September 30th, 2018 with his loved ones gathered at his side.

Bob was born in Worcester, the son of Frank J. and Mary G. (Power) Jaston.   Raised in Worcester, Bob graduated from High School, joined the U.S. Navy during World War...

September 29, 2018

Catharine D. “Kitty” (Valentine) Clarke, 77 of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 29, 2018 at Care One Millbury.Catharine was born in Worcester, the daughter of the late Robert Valentine and Doris (Flagg) Sargent. She attended North High School and has lived in Worcester all her life. Kitty worked as an operator at Allegro Micro Systems for over 20...

September 27, 2018

Lucy A. D’Angelo, 89 of Worcester, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Thursday, September 27, 2018 at the Christopher House.

Lucy was born in Worcester on June 11, 1929, a daughter of the late Bonifacio and Assunta (Curci) D’Angelo. She graduated from Commerce High School and worked as a secretary for 28 years for the Coca Cola Company before...

September 27, 2018

George D. Adams, 57 of Boylston, passed away on Thursday, September 27, 2018 at St. Vincent’s Hospital.George was born in Holden, the son of the late Donald F. and Ida M. (Fisher) Adams. He lived in Boylston all his life and was a long-time member of The First Congregational Church of Boylston. He graduated from Tahanto Regional High School and...

September 26, 2018

September 26, 2018

Mabel Rachel (Forzley) MacKoul, Assad, age 95, of York Harbor, Maine formerly of 86 Commodore Road in Worcester, MA, fell asleep on Wednesday, September 26, 2018 surrounded by her loving family.

Mabel was the beloved matriarch and CEO of her large, extended family – “the heart, the soul and the brains”.  She was an intelligent, articulate, gifted and dedicated business...

September 26, 2018

Kenneth D. “Ken” Perro, 77 of Pompano Beach, Florida formerly of Grafton passed away with his devoted wife Jean by his side Wednesday, September 26, 2018 after a long battle with chronic illness. He is greeted in heaven by his son Keith D. Perro, who passed away in 1994.

Ken was born and raised in Worcester, the youngest of nine...

September 24, 2018

Barbara M. (Ricardi) Domiano, 84, of Worcester, passed away peacefully Monday, September 24th, 2018 surrounded by the family and friends she loved so much.  Barbara has now joined in heaven her son, Bobby Domiano, Jr. who passed away in 1991.   Barbara was born in Worcester, on Christmas day in 1933, one of seven children of Thomas and Teresa (Giordano) Ricardi. ...

September 24, 2018

William “Willie” Kingman Hamblin, 87, of Worcester, passed away on Monday, September 24, 2018, in the comfort of his home, surrounded by loving family.  He was predeceased by his loving wife of forty-three years, Kathleen C. (Kane) Hamblin, in January 2010.

Willie is survived by three sons, Michael K. Hamblin, with whom he lived, Kenneth Hamblin of California, and Thomas...

September 24, 2018

 

Gennaro E. Urso, 89, of Worcester died peacefully Monday September 24, 2018 in the Lutheran Home surrounded by his loving family. Gennaro is survived by his beloved wife of 63 years Virginia M. (Navin) Urso, the two of them were inseparable.  his three sons, Thomas E. Urso and his wife Cindy Furhman of Worcester, James W. Urso and his...

September 23, 2018

Jacinto Diaz, 81, of Worcester, passed away on Sunday, September 23, 2018, at The Odd Fellows Home in Worcester.  He was predeceased by his devoted wife of fifty-seven years, Christina Diaz.

 

He is survived by his seven children, Jacinto Diaz, Jr., and Josue Diaz, both of Florida, Minerva Aulet, Esther Diaz, Noemi Gonzalez, and Eliezer Diaz of Worcester, and...

September 23, 2018

James Anthony “Jimmy D” D’Angelo, 65, of Leicester, a legendary Rock and Roll musician, passed away in the comfort of his home on Sunday, September 23, 2018.

 

Jimmy is survived by his biggest fans, his family, which includes two daughters, Melissa Sue D’Angelo and Hannah Lisa D’Angelo; two sons, Jesse James D’Angelo and Dylan Peter D’Angelo; two brothers, Joseph...

September 22, 2018

Harry Ahron Kachadoorian was born on April 8, 1948 in Worcester, Massachusetts. He was the son of the late Sarkis “Jack” and Maro Kachadoorian. He was the loving brother of Debbie Salerno, Levon Kachadoorian and brother in law to Anthony Salerno. In the summer of 1967,  Harry met Karyn Kerkorian at an Armenian Sports Weekend held at the former Breakers...

September 20, 2018

Sally J. (Belinskas) Phenix, 80, of Worcester, a loving mother and neighborhood fixture, passed away on Thursday, September 20, 2018, at Saint Vincent Hospital.  Her husband, Roger N. Phenix, predeceased her in 2000.  

 

Sally is survived by her loving family, including five children, Phyllis R. Olson of Worcester, Patrick J. Phenix and his wife Doreen of Worcester, Paula...

September 20, 2018

John P. “Jackie” Ducimo, 70 of Worcester passed away peacefully at home, Thursday September 20th, 2018, with his girls gathered by his side.

 

Jackie was born in Worcester, the son of Emil and Mary (Grzyb) Ducimo.   Raised and educated here, Jackie began working as a meat cutter, with Chicago Beef.  He then worked for several other companies over the...

September 20, 2018

Eva V. (DeFazio) Gambaccini, 94, a resident of West Boylston passed away peacefully September 20th, 2018 with family gathered at her side.

Eva was born in Athol, MA, one of 13 children of Dominick and Julia (Grande) DeFazio, Raised in Worcester by Eliza Spinachi. Eva graduated from Commerce High School and earned her RN from the Worcester City Hospital school...