Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA
Elizabeth A. Wilder
July 9, 2026
Elizabeth A. “Betty” (Valeri) Wilder, 81, of Shrewsbury, passed away on Thursday, July 9, 2026, in the comfort of her immaculate home, surrounded by loving family.
Betty, as she was lovingly known, is survived by her two children, Sherri Crawford and David Wilder and his wife Rosemarie; a niece and nephew; cousins, and dear friends. She was predeceased by her sister,...
Linda L. Fisher
July 8, 2026
Linda L. “Mama G” (Taylor) Fisher, 65 of Hyannis, passed away peacefully in her home on Wednesday, July 8, 2026 with her family by her side.
Linda was born in Pensacola, Florida, the daughter of the late Elex and Laura (Forest) Taylor. After her high school graduation, Linda continued her education and earned an associate’s degree in billing and coding from...
Michael F. Lessard
July 7, 2026
Michael F. Lessard, 67, passed away on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, at UMass Hospital in Worcester, after been stricken ill at home. His wife of thirty-five years, Jill A. (Bistany) Lessard, predeceased him in March 2022.
Michael is survived by a sister, Mary Jane Clark and her husband Mark of Phillipston; a brother, Martin “Marty” Lessard and his wife Jacqueline of...
Christine "Chris" (Lajoie) Bisceglia
July 6, 2026
Christine “Chris” E. (Lajoie) Bisceglia, 74, of Dudley, formerly of Shrewsbury, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 6, 2026, surrounded by the family she loved so deeply, after a courageous battle with cancer.
A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, Chris lived a life defined by love, generosity, and selflessness. Her warmth, kindness, and compassion touched everyone she met, and...
Giuseppe "Joe" D'Andrea
July 6, 2026
Giuseppe “Joe” D’Andrea, 82, of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 6, 2026, surrounded by the family he cherished.
Joe was born in San Nicola la Strada, Caserta, Italy, the son of Pietro and Antoinetta (Rossetti) D’Andrea. Raised in Italy, Giuseppe served in the Italian Army, as a Swiss Guard trainer for the Vatican Holy See and was a boxer....
Helen M. Isaac
July 3, 2026
Helen M. (MacKoul) Isaac, 99, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, July 3, 2026 surrounded by her loving family. She is survived by her three loving daughters- Elizabeth Persinger and her husband Richard of Millbury, Susan Besse and her husband Arthur of Jacksonville, FL, and Joanne Reegan of Worcester; seven grandchildren- Charles Arnold, Tracy Laraia, Tara Bulak, Kimberly Arnold,...
Phyllis (Morin) Dick
June 28, 2026
Phyllis R. (Morin) Dick, 93, of Worcester, passed away peacefully, on Sunday, June 28, 2026.
Phyllis was born in Worcester, one of two children of Philip and Alice (Vigneault) Morin. She was raised in Holden and Worcester and after high school, she worked as a drafting clerk in the engineering department of New England Telephone. She then married and moved to...
Mary Laramee
June 28, 2026
Mary D. (Granger) Laramee, 77 of Auburn, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 28, 2026 at the Jewish Healthcare Center with her family by her side.
Mary was born in Worcester, a daughter of the late George R. and Katherine (Michalak) Granger and was a graduate of Commerce High School, Class of 1966. She worked as a dispatcher for NSTAR, now...
Maureen F Trotto
June 28, 2026
Maureen F. Trotto, 77, a lifelong resident of Worcester, passed away Sunday, June 28th 2026 surrounded by love
Born in Worcester, Maureen was the oldest daughter of the late Saverio “Sam” and Frances “Frannie” Trotto, and is now reunited in Heaven with them and her daughter, Michele Marie Smith. Maureen will be lovingly remembered by her siblings, Marie-Annette Amato, Paula...
Jacqueline A. Bradshaw
June 28, 2026
In Loving Memory of
Jacqueline A. (Brown) Bradshaw
1948 – 2026
Jacqueline A. (Brown) Bradshaw, 77, of Worcester, passed away, while surrounded by loving family on Sunday, June 28, 2026, at Holy Trinity Nursing and Rehabilitation. She is reunited in God’s Heavenly Kingdom with her son, Calvin Bradshaw, Jr., who predeceased her in 1998.
Jacqueline is survived by a son, George E. Bradshaw of...
Dr. Mary K. Alexander
June 26, 2026
“When the bus of opportunity comes, you get on it.” This was one of the many guiding philosophies by which Dr. Mary K. Alexander, EdD, MS, RN, CNP lived her life. Born on May 19, 1943 in Rutland, Vermont, to Caddy Nostrum Alexander and Percy Alexander, Mary K. lived a life grounded in purpose, service, and compassion.
She passed away peacefully...
Martha J. St. Laurent
June 26, 2026
Martha J. (Dinino) St. Laurent, 78 of Webster, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 26, 2026, at The Reservoir in Marlborough with her family by her side.
Martha was born in Worcester, a daughter of the late Joseph P. and Lucy (Garofoli) Dinino. She worked for many years as an administrative assistant for various companies throughout her career before retiring. Martha...
June I. Carelli
June 26, 2026
June I. (Gunnarson) Carelli, 101, of Worcester, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home, Friday, June 26, 2026. She was predeceased by her devoted husband of forty years, Paul Carelli.
June is survived by five children, Paul Carelli and his wife Cynthia of North Grafton, Thomas Carelli and his wife Suzanne of Oxford, Timothy Carelli and his wife Bonnie...
Vincent Casamassima, Jr.
June 25, 2026
Vincent passed away peacefully on June 25th, at Memorial Hospital, after a period of declining health. He leaves behind his wife, Joan Casamassima, his high school sweetheart whom he married on June 1, 1958, and for the next 68 years shared a cherished relationship. He was a resident of Worcester for many years before moving to Northborough. Vincent leaves behind...
James M. Novia
June 25, 2026
James M. Novia, 75, of Worcester, passed away on Thursday, June 25, 2026, at Saint Francis Home, surrounded by loving family members.
James is survived by a daughter, Kimberly Novia; two sons, Justian Novia and Jeffery Novia; a brother, Steven Novia; four sisters, Debra Dalbec, Ann Brooks, Maureen Loubier, and Cathy Maraglia and her husband Cliff; five grandchildren, Alexis and Donovan...
Anthony J. Morano, Jr.
June 24, 2026
Anthony J. Morano, Jr., 72, of Worcester, passed away on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at UMass Hospital, with his two sons at his bedside.
Anthony is survived by his two sons, Michael R. Morano and Matthew J. Morano, both of Grafton; nieces, nephews, friends, and countless lives he’s touched. Anthony was born in Worcester, son of the late, Anthony and Yvonne...
Stephen M. Kenneway
June 23, 2026
Stephen M. “Mickey” Kenneway, 75, of Worcester, passed away peacefully on June 23, 2026, after a hard-fought battle with cancer.
To know Mickey was to know a man who never backed down from a challenge. He was tough, determined, fiercely loyal, and loved deeply. Whether he was working on an engine, cheering from the sidelines of a race, or simply spending...
Newton Fansico De Aguiar
June 21, 2026
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Newton Francisco De Aguiar, 78, of Worcester, on Sunday, June 21, 2026, surrounded by loved ones.
Born in Tubarão, Santa Catarina, Brazil, on August 1, 1947, Newton was the son of the late Porfirio and Margarida (Vieira) De Aguiar.
Newton was a free spirit who lived life on his own...
Clarence A. Tolson
June 21, 2026
Clarence A. Tolson, Jr., 85 of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Sunday June 21, 2026 after a period of declining health.
Clarence was born in Worcester, a son of the late Clarence A. Tolson, Sr. and Beatrice M. (Chagnon) Tolson. He went to Commerce High School and later enlisted in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam Era. Clarence worked...
Bella M. Dimuro
June 21, 2026
Bella M. (Clemente) Dimuro, 93, passed peacefully on Sunday, June 21, 2026 at the Life Care Center of Auburn. She is survived by her three children, Donna L. Murtari and her husband Fredrick of North Grafton; Joanne O’Connor of Sutton; and Joseph A. Dimuro, Jr. and his husband Christopher Looby of Los Angeles, CA; five grandchildren, Cindy Johnson; Gina Etter;...
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