Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA
Ellen M. Papaz
December 9, 2017
Ellen M. (Spain) Papaz, of Worcester, passed away peacefully at the age of 82 surrounded by her loving family at the Dodge Park Rest Home. She was predeceased by her devoted husband George “Pappy” Papaz in 2015 and son David in 1993, identical twin sister Elinor in 2014, and other siblings. She is survived by her children and their spouses,...
Michael D. Palmer
December 9, 2017
Michael D. Palmer, 58, of Worcester, formerly a long-time resident of Auburn, passed away on Saturday, December 9, 2017, at Saint Vincent Hospital. Michael is survived by the many people that loved him, including his children, Stefani, Nicole, and Matthew Palmer, all of Auburn; his parents, Clayton and Carol (Carter) Palmer of Worcester; his former wife and still close friend,...
Estella Mae (Bush) Speight
December 9, 2017
Estella Mae (Bush) Speight, 59, of Worcester passed away peacefully at home in her husband’s arms Saturday, December 9, 2017 after a battle with cancer. Estella was born and raised in Noxubee County, Mississippi, one of eight children of Roosevelt Bush Sr. and Nina (Robinson) Bush. She married Auguster Speight Jr. in 1973 and together moved to Worcester in 1974. ...
Diane "DeDe" Pilat-Roberts
December 9, 2017
Diane N. “DeDe” (Pilat) Roberts, 62, of Brooksville Florida formerly from the Worcester area died peacefully Saturday December 9, 2017 in the Sturgill Hospice Center Brooksville FL. DeDe is survived by her mother Evelyn (Sarbentos) Pilat of Worcester, her son Jason LaPorte of Rutland, a brother Glenn F. Pilat and his wife Kim of Millbury, her sisters, Debra A. Raymond...
Anthony A. Lewis, Jr.
December 9, 2017
Anthony A. Lewis, Jr., 44, of West Boylston, formerly a long-time resident of Ashland, passed away on Saturday, December 9, 2017, in the loving arms of his wife, Jennifer L. (David) Lewis. Along with his wife, his beloved dog Chief Brody, and step-son, Cameron Grant of Ashland; he is survived by his mother, Christine (Cleary) Lewis of Ashland; his father,...
Joseph R. Blondin, Jr.
December 8, 2017
Joseph R. Blondin, Jr., 56, of Worcester, passed away on Friday, December 8, 2017, at UMass Hospital, with his loving mother and his long-time companion Paula Giangregorio at his bedside. He is survived by his son, Joseph R. Blondin, III of New York City; a daughter, Sarah Beauregard and her husband Matthew of Assonet, MA; his mother, Dorothy “Dot” (Varin)...
Luigi Mari
December 7, 2017
Luigi Mari, 97 of Shrewsbury, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 7, 2017 at Oasis at Dodge Park with his family beside him. Luigi was born in Sicily, Italy, a son of the late Alberto and Giuseppina (Laveccia) Mari. He graduated from high school in Italy and later joined the Italian Army where he was a prisoner of war for...
Richard H. Ekberg
December 7, 2017
Richard H. Ekberg, 90, of Worcester passed away into restful sleep and peace on Thursday morning, December 7, 2017 at the Soldiers’ Home In Holyoke. He was born in Worcester, son of the late Anton P. and Corrine V. (Dube) Ekberg. After high school, Richard served in the United States Navy, during World War II. He went on to work...
Peter D. Rigero
December 6, 2017
Mr. Peter D. Rigero, Esq. former Clerk Magistrate of Uxbridge District Court, passed away on Wednesday, December 6, 2017, at Knollwood Nursing and Rehabilitation in West Boylston, after a period of declining health. He was 84. Born in Worcester on June 29, 1933 to the late, Dominic P. and Mary A. (Roncone) Rigero, Mr. Rigero was a life-long resident and...
Violet Miranda Bragg
December 5, 2017
Violet Miranda (Wright) Bragg, 59 of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 5, 2017 at UMass Memorial Medical Center surrounded by her beloved family.Violet was born in New Bern, North Carolina, a daughter of the late Bishop Wright where she was a graduate of New Bern Senior High School. She moved to Worcester in 1980 where she has lived...
Carole (Gagner) Harpie
December 1, 2017
Carole A. (Gagner) Harpie, 80 of Shrewsbury died peacefully on Friday, December 1st, 2017 following a lengthy illness fought with courage, dignity, and determination. Carole was born in Worcester, one of two children of Edmond J. and Isabelle (Bedard) Gagner. Raised in Auburn, Carole graduated from Auburn High School and began a career as a Jazz Vocalist with the stage...
Rose (Antonucci) Vaillette
November 30, 2017
Rose J. (Antonucci) Vaillette, 87, formerly of North Grafton, passed away Thursday, November 30th 2017 after a period of declining health. Rose is survived by her husband of 63 years Paul H. Valliette; her three devoted children, Kathleen Anne Holland and her husband John of Wakefield, David P. Vaillette and his wife Carolyn of Milford, NH, and Stephen J ....
Nicholas J Rossetti, Sr
November 30, 2017
Nicholas J. Rossetti, Sr. 92, formerly of Windbrook Estates in Auburn, passed away peacefully, Thursday, November 30th 2017, one week prior to his 93th birthday on December 7, 2017. Nicholas was born and raised in Worcester, one of nine children of Italian immigrants Angelo and Maria (Giaquinto) Rossetti. Nicholas served his country proudly during War II, before returning home where...
Bhailalbhai P. Suthar, PhD
November 28, 2017
Bhailalbhai P. Suthar - Motabhai (Big Brother), as his entire family called him lovingly, was born to Maniba & Purushottamdas Suthar in Kadachhala, Gujarat and was the oldest of the 7 children. He was united in marriage to Narmadaben in late 1940s in Tundav, Gujarat, with whom he lived a rich & fulfilling life.He had a Doctorate in Education and...
Walter W. Swett, Jr.
November 28, 2017
Worcester’s own Walter Swett Jr., one of the worlds’ original men, evacuated this terrestrial plane on Nov the 28th 2017. Son of Walter and Mary Ann (Campbell), Wally was born on October the 8th 1949. The oldest of three boys, Wally held a protective love of his younger siblings Richard (Kathi) and David (Alice). In spite of the unique physical...
Efstratios "Steven" Karapatsas
November 27, 2017
Efstratios “Steven” Karapatsas, 60 of Worcester, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, November 27, 2017 surrounded by his caring and loving family after a courageous 12-year battle with cancer. Steven was born in Lesvos, Greece and lived there until 1968, when his family moved to Somerville, MA. Steven and his wife Donna owned and operated two donut shops prior...
Leonard A. Salerno
November 27, 2017
Leonard A. Salerno, 95, of Shrewsbury, passed away on Monday, November 27, 2017, in the comfort of his life-long home, leaving his devoted wife of sixty-five years, Virginia M. (Leroy) Salerno. Len is survived by his children, Merilyn Miller and her husband Philip of Shrewsbury, Leonard L. Salerno and his wife Debra of New Braunfels, TX, Gary Salerno and his...
Lillian (Allard) Riopel
November 27, 2017
Lillian M. (Allard) Riopel, 94, of Worcester, former longtime resident of Leicester passed away peacefully Monday, November 27th 2017 with her family gathered at her side. Lillian was born and raised in Pittsfield, Mass one of eight children of Frank and Mary (Gariepy) Allard. At the age of 27, married to her love John Riopel they moved to Leicester and...
Lynn G. Bloomberg
November 26, 2017
LYNN BLOOMBERG was a deeply loved daughter, sister, sister-in-law, aunt, niece, cousin, friend and teacher. She died peacefully on Sunday morning as a result of injuries from a fall. Already an accomplished health care professional, Lynn went back to school when she was fifty and earned her Doctorate of Public Health; she retired last year after twenty years of teaching...
David P. Lagace
November 26, 2017
David P. Lagace, 59, of Strafford, New Hampshire, formerly of Worcester, passed away on Sunday, November 26, 2017 at Parkland Medical Center in Derry, New Hampshire. David is survived by the love of his life, Candy Snyder; Candy’s children, Nathan Rand and his fiancé Amy Conti of Auburn, Nicholas Snyder and his companion Athena Wetzel of Newmarket, NH, and Heather...
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