Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA

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...

Christie Goodspeed Pierce

Christie Goodspeed Pierce

July 15, 2017

Christie Goodspeed Pierce, 67 of Worcester passed away unexpectedly Saturday, July 15th 2017 at home. Christie is survived by a brother, Stephen M. Pierce and his wife Karin of Ashland Wisconson; nephews and nieces, Thomas Dexter, Kristina Seldal and Holly Pierce; Many extended family members and friends in the Worcester area.   A sister, Linda Dexter and niece, Katherine Ann “Kady”...

Robert Joseph "Bobby" Kniskern, Sr.

Robert Joseph "Bobby" Kniskern, Sr.

July 15, 2017

Robert Joseph “Bobby” Kniskern, Sr., of Worcester, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, July 15, 2017 from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident.  He was 35 years young. Bobby was born in Worcester where he graduated from Worcester Vocational High School, Class of 2000. He worked alongside his family including his father and brothers for their family business, B.K & Sons...

Winifred M. McCarthy

Winifred M. McCarthy

July 15, 2017

Winifred M. (Keenan) McCarthy, 75, of Spencer and formerly of Worcester, passed away in her home on, July 15, 2017. She is survived by her children, Doreen M. Bauckman and her husband Bill of Spencer, John T. McCarthy and his wife Diane of Worcester and James R. McCarthy and his wife Lisa of Shrewsbury; eight grandchildren, Adam, Kyle and his...

Gloria (D'Errico) Frongillo

Gloria (D'Errico) Frongillo

July 14, 2017

Gloria R. (D’Errico) Frongillo, 88, a longtime Shrewsbury resident passed away peacefully surrounded by family, Friday, July 14th 2017 joining in heaven the “Love of her life” for over 61 years, John R. Frongillo who passed away in 2012.  Gloria was one of five children of Italian immigrants Michael and Madeline (Terlizzi) D’Errico.  Growing up in the Italian neighborhood off...

Christopher J Fontaine

Christopher J Fontaine

July 12, 2017

Christopher J. Fontaine, 27 of Brookfield, Ma passed away Wednesday, July 12th 2017 as a result of an opioid overdose. Christopher was born in Worcester, June 2, 1990.  Chris graduated from Tantasqua High School class of 2008.  He has worked in several positions most recently for the Klem’s Department Store.  He’s lived in Brookfield all his life.  He is survived...

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