Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA

Richard E. Brooks

Richard E. Brooks

July 26, 2017

Richard E. Brooks of Mashpee a loving and dedicated Husband Father and Grandfather died peacefully on Wednesday July 26, 2017 in the Royal Falmouth Nursing Center. Richard is survived by the love of his life of 58 years Antoinette (Inangelo) Brooks, two sons. Richard E, Brooks Jr. of Wrentham, and Jeffrey P. Brooks and his wife Victoria Ann of Plymouth,...

Arlene (Ventresca) Benoit

Arlene (Ventresca) Benoit

July 26, 2017

Arleen (Ventresca) Benoit, 75, of Worcester passed away peacefully in her sleep at home, Wednesday, July 26, 2017.  Arleen was born in Worcester, one of three daughters of the late Giacomo and Pauline (Quaglieri) Ventresca.  She graduated from Commerce High School, and has lived her whole life in the family home she grew up in.   Arleen worked over 20 years...

Marie G. Kenney

Marie G. Kenney

July 26, 2017

Marie G. (Mantone) Kenney, 73 of Worcester, passed away on Wednesday, July 26, 2017 at UMass Memorial Medical Center after a brief illness with her husband, children and grandchildren at her side. Marie was born in Cambridge, MA, a daughter of the late Matteo J. and Ruth (Smith) Mantone and graduated from Arlington High School. She moved to Worcester in...

Hugh J Moran, Jr.

Hugh J Moran, Jr.

July 25, 2017

Hugh J. Moran, Jr. 75 of Worcester passed away surrounded by family Tuesday, July 25th 2017.   Hugh was born in Worcester, one of two sons of Hugh J. Moran, Sr. and Ethel (Domiano) Moran.  He graduated from Worcester Boys Trade,  served in the Massachusetts Army National guard during the Vietnam War and has lived here all his life.   Hugh began...

Roland E. "Rolly" Charpentier

Roland E. "Rolly" Charpentier

July 24, 2017

Roland E. “Rolly” Charpentier, 84 of Charlton, formerly of Westborough, Worcester, and Shrewsbury, passed away on Monday July 24, 2017 at Southbridge Nursing and Rehabilitation Center surrounded by his family. Roland was born in Leominster on July 14, 1933, a son to the late Lucien D. and Marie Ange (Desilets) Charpentier. He is survived by his beloved wife of 64...

Loretta A. Bernier

Loretta A. Bernier

July 24, 2017

Loretta A. (Iafrato) Bernier, 91, of Worcester, passed away, with her family at her bedside, on Monday, July 24, 2017, at Christopher House in Worcester.  Her husband, Eugene N. “Gene” Bernier, predeceased her in 2010. Loretta is survived by two daughters, Donna Murzycki and her husband Stephen of Worcester, and Denise Sliwoski and her husband Charles Jr. of Millbury; a...

Demetrius "TC" Jones

Demetrius "TC" Jones

July 23, 2017

Demetrius “TC” Jones, 46 of Webster, previously of Worcester, a fun loving motorcycle enthusiast, passed away Saturday, July 22, 2017, from injuries suffered when he was struck by a car while riding his motorcycle.  Demetrius was born in Chicago, Illinois on March 25, 1971, one of three sons of Willie Jones and Loudean (Latham) Jones. He grew up in Chicago,...

John "Memo" Simone

John "Memo" Simone

July 23, 2017

John “Memo” Simone, 93, a retired Worcester Fire Fighter, passed away peacefully in his sleep at home,  Sunday, July 23rd 2017.  Memo was born in Worcester, one of six children of Italian Immigrants Vito and Mary (Baldino) Simone.  He grew up in a large family in the heart of the Italian community of Worcester; “East Park”.  A member of the...

Louise K. George

Louise K. George

July 23, 2017

Louise K. George, 99. a long time Shrewsbury resident died peacefully Sunday July 23, 2017 in the Shrewsbury Nursing & Rehabilitation Center surrounded by loved ones. Louise is survived by her sister Marie Smith of Shrewsbury, and many loving nieces, nephews, and great nieces and great nephews and great great nieces and great great nephews who were like her own...

Shirley A. Fenner-Surprenant

Shirley A. Fenner-Surprenant

July 22, 2017

Shirley A. (Gillespie) Fenner-Surprenant, 78, of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 22, 2017, at Saint Vincent Hospital. She is survived by her loving husband, Wilfred A. Surprenant; a daughter, Lynn A. Kania of Worcester; five sons, James M. Fenner of Worcester, Charles R. of Westminster, Paul J. Fenner of Worcester, Steven D. Fenner of Worcester, and Daniel J....

Barbara R. (LeBeau) Carbonneau

Barbara R. (LeBeau) Carbonneau

July 22, 2017

Barbara R. (LeBeau) Carbonneau, 84 of Worcester, formerly of Spencer, passed away in her home on Saturday, July 22, 2017. Barbara was born in Worcester, a daughter to the late Julian and Bunetta “Rita” (Chirchigno) LeBeau.  She worked alongside her sister as the manager of Bunetta’s for many years.  Barbara later was a volunteer caretaker at Notre Dame Long-term Care...

Angela R Marzillo

Angela R Marzillo

July 22, 2017

"Angela R. Marzillo, 93, of Worcester died peacefully on Saturday July 22, 2017 at home in the Eisenberg Assisted Living Center. Angela was born in Worcester, the daughter of the late Francesco (Frank) and Olga (Amato) Marzillo and lived here all her life. Angela is survived by her nephew, Frank Ward, and nieces Carla F. Ward, Alida Ward Coleman, Maria...

Ronald S. Hanson

Ronald S. Hanson

July 21, 2017

Ronald S. Hanson, 76, of Dennis, formerly of Shrewsbury, passed away unexpectedly, on Friday, July 21, 2017, at Cape Cod Hospital. Ronald is survived by the love of his life, best friend and wife of nearly fifty-four years, Claire (DeMichele) Hanson; a son, Andrew D. Hanson and his wife Lee of Shrewsbury; two daughters, Lisa Marie Quigley and her husband...

Debra A. Deberadinis

Debra A. Deberadinis

July 21, 2017

Debra (Dunlap) Deberadinis, 52, of Worcester died unexpectedly in Worcester July 21, 2017 at home. Debra is survived by her sister Nancy White of Oconomwoc, Wisconsin, a brother George Kontaxi and his wife Eileen of Worcester, Her step mother Elizabeth “Liz” Dunlop, and a great aunt Barbara Akerson of Sebring Florida. She also leaves several nephews and nieces. Debra was...

Byron Menides

Byron Menides

July 20, 2017

Byron A. Menides died peacefully at age 85 from complications of pneumonia at Dodge Park Rest Home, Worcester, MA. He leaves his wife of 55 years, Laura Jehn-Menides, his son John and daughter Georgia, and many nieces and nephews. Here is an outline of Byron’s long personal and business life: Byron was born in Lynn, MA on August 20, 1931....

Frances J. Currier

Frances J. Currier

July 20, 2017

Frances J. (Dudzinski) Currier, 68 of Millbury formerly of Worcester, passed away peacefully after a sudden illness on Thursday, July 20, 2017 at UMass Memorial Medical Center. Frances is survived by her daughter, Roberta Mandella of South Grafton; her son, Adam Currier of Holden; her sister, Theresa Dudzinski of Millbury with whom she resided; her brother-in-law, Charles Johnson of Millbury...

Rita (Bellino) DeFalco

Rita (Bellino) DeFalco

July 19, 2017

Rita (Bellino) DeFalco, a92 of Worcester passed away peacefully Wednesday, July 19, 2017 after a brief period of declining health.   Rita was born in Worcester on April 2, 1925, one of five children of Joseph and Teresa (Gazzano) Bellino.  She grew up in Worcester graduated from Worcester Public Schools and in 1946, in Our Lady of Mt Carmel Church, Rita...

Ann E. Umphrey

Ann E. Umphrey

July 17, 2017

Ann E. (Iafrato) Umphrey, 81, of Millbury, died on Monday, July 17, 2017, in the comfort of her home.  Her husband, Neil Umphrey, predeceased her in 1993. Ann is survived by two grandchildren, Britaney Duddie and her companion Kyle Schnare, with whom Ann lived, and Alexia A Duddie of Webster; a great grand-daughter, Myleigh Murphy; and was expecting two great...

William G. Bennett

William G. Bennett

July 17, 2017

William G. Bennett, 84 of Worcester died peacefully on Monday July 17, 2017 in the UMASS Memorial Hospital surrounded by loved ones. His wife Claire L. (Bourque) Bennett died May 13, 2015. William is survived by his loving children. A son Mark W. and his wife Debra of Shrewsbury, a daughter Donna L. McAuliffe and her husband James of Sutton,...

Donald T McInerney

Donald T McInerney

July 16, 2017

Donald T. McInerney, 89, of Millbury passed away with family at his side Sunday, July 16, 2017.   Donald, one of five children of Henry and Mary (Stuart) McInerney, was born in Worcester on June 27 1928.  He graduated from Worcester Boys Trade School Electrical Program.  Joined the U.S. Navy during the wind down of World War II.  Upon discharge Donald...

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