Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA

Kenneth C Hull

Kenneth C Hull

December 19, 2017

Kenneth C. Hull, 77 of Cherry Valley, passed away peacefully with his family by his side Tuesday, December 19, 2017, joining in heaven his two infant children Daniel and Tracy. Kenneth was born in Worcester on September 24th 1940, the son of Viola Hull.  He graduated from North High School and earned his bachelor’s degree suma cum laude, attending night...

Jeanne E. Maspero

Jeanne E. Maspero

December 19, 2017

Jeanne E. (Moses) Maspero, 96, a long-time resident of Winchester, passed away on Tuesday, December 19, 2017 at Notre Dame Long Term Care Center in Worcester.  She was predeceased by her loving husband of fifty-three years, Joseph “Joe” C. Maspero. Jeanne is survived by a son, Joseph C. Maspero, Jr., of Canton, MI; a daughter, Janet L. Maspero and her...

Dorothy (Grandmaison) Salem

Dorothy (Grandmaison) Salem

December 18, 2017

Dorothy (Grandmaison) Salem, 84, long time Worcester resident passed away Monday, December 18th with her family gathered at her side after a period of declining health.  Born in Worcester, on December 28th 1932, Dorothy was the daughter of Joseph and Rose (Lavoie) Grandmaison.  Raised and educated in Worcester, Dorothy married Ferris Salem and began a 42 years marriage of Love...

Deborah S. Hazzard-McDonald

Deborah S. Hazzard-McDonald

December 15, 2017

  Deborah “Debby” (Follansbee) Hazzard-McDonald, 76, of Worcester, MA died on Friday, December 15, 2017.  She had special time with each of her sons and passed away with family by her bedside after her battle with ALS.  She was born in Manchester, CT on September 9, 1941.  She graduated from Manchester High School and spent many wonderful years raising her children...

Gerald F. "Gerry" Bartholomew, Jr,.

Gerald F. "Gerry" Bartholomew, Jr,.

December 15, 2017

Gerald F. “Gerry” Bartholomew, Jr., 61 of Auburn, passed away on Friday, December 15, 2017 at St. Vincent’s Hospital with his loving family by his side.Gerry was born in Worcester, a son of the late Gerald F. and Ruth Ann (Carelli) Bartholomew, Sr. where he was a graduate of St. Peter’s Central Catholic High School. He later received an associate’s...

Josephine (D'Errico) Notarangelo

Josephine (D'Errico) Notarangelo

December 15, 2017

Josephine  “Jo” (D’Errico) Notarangelo, 98, of Shrewsbury, formerly of Worcester passed away peacefully Friday, December 15th 2017, after a period of declining health, surrounded by her loving family. Jo, was born and raised in Worcester, on September 30, 1919, the eldest daughter of eight children, of Italian immigrants, Peter and Lucia (d’Errico) D’Errico; she attended Worcester Girls Trade High School. ...

Philip C Price, Sr.

Philip C Price, Sr.

December 13, 2017

Philip C. Price, Sr. 84, of Worcester passed away peacefully December 13, 2017 with his family by his side.   Phil was born and raised in Worcester one of nine children of Elwood B. Price, Sr. and Muriel E. (Anderson) Price.  He graduated from Commerce High School class of 1951 where he was a standout  athlete and basketball player.  Phil then...

William "Billy" Erickson Jr.

William "Billy" Erickson Jr.

December 13, 2017

William “Billy” Erickson, Jr. 53 of Worcester passed away peacefully Wednesday December 13th 2017 after a period of declining health. Billy was born in Worcester, a son of William Erickson, Sr. and the late Rosemarie (Giorgio) Erickson.  Raised in Worcester, Billy owned and operated United Auto Sales many years before retiring.   He has lived here all his life. Billy is...

Margaret Tomaiolo Fortunato

Margaret Tomaiolo Fortunato

December 13, 2017

Margaret N. (Tomaiolo) Fortunato, 96, of Worcester died peacefully Wednesday December 13, 2017 surrounded by her loving family. Margaret’s husband Joseph M “Joe Lucky” Fortunato died August 24, 2015. She is survived by her devoted children, a son Joseph M. Fortunato Jr. and his wife Susan of Millbury, and a daughter Mary M.  Fortunato-Habib of Paxton, and her son in...

RoseAnn (Christopher) Griffin

RoseAnn (Christopher) Griffin

December 12, 2017

RoseAnn (Christopher) Griffin, 57, of Worcester passed away after a brief illness on December 12, 2017 with her beloved family gathered around her. RoseAnn was born December 27th, 1959, in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, daughter of John C. Christopher and Rosemarie (Luisi) Christopher. As a young child she grew up in the Boston area and then settled in the Worcester...

Joseph A DePaoli

Joseph A DePaoli

December 12, 2017

Joseph A. DePaoli, 74, of Spencer, passed away on Tuesday, December 12, 2017, in the presence of his loving family.  His wife, Pamela (Poirier) Magner-DePaoli, predeceased him in May 2014.Joseph is survived by his loving family, including, his son, Joseph J. DePaoli and his wife Amy of West Chester, PA; two daughters, Lisa J. Normandin and her husband Paul F....

Genevieve (Siminski) Capalbo

Genevieve (Siminski) Capalbo

December 11, 2017

Genevieve (Siminski) Capalbo, 91 longtime resident of Millbury passed away peacefully Monday, December 11, 2017 with her devoted son by her side, joining in heaven The “Love of her Life”, her husband George.   Genevieve was born in Worcester on October 6, 1926, the daughter of Polish immigrants John and Viola (Walzack) Siminski.  Raised in Worcester, Genevieve graduated from St Mary’s...

Francine S. Coleman

Francine S. Coleman

December 11, 2017

Francine S. (Fernandes) Coleman, 66, of Rutland, a long-time HIV and drug addiction activist, counselor, and advocate, passed on Monday, December 11, 2017, in the comfort of her home. Francine is survived by her loving husband, Larry Coleman; her son, Steven Fernandes and his wife Jacqueline of Webster; four grandchildren, Darryl Mitchell of Boston, Steven Fernandes of Rutland, Monique Hill...

Louis A Prestes

Louis A Prestes

December 11, 2017

Louis A. Prestes, 84 of Worcester passed away with family gathered at his side Monday, December 11, 2017. Louis was born in Worcester, on May 9, 1933 the son of Anthony and Irene (Kallio) Prestes.  Raised in Worcester, Louis graduated from Commerce High School and joined the U.S. Navy serving his country proudly during the Korean War.    Louis then met...

Ellen M. Papaz

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

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

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

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.

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.

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)...

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