Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA

Susan Margaret Wilcox

Susan Margaret Wilcox

June 14, 2016

Susan M. (Cardinal) Wilcox, 54Shrewsbury - Susan M. Wilcox entered into our Lord's loving embrace after a courageous battle with cancer. She is survived by her children, Matthew C. Wilcox and his wife Saman Z. Wilcox both of Worcester; Cameron M. Wilcox of Shrewsbury, Massachusetts; her father in-law Charles F. Wilcox and her loving husband of thirty-one years, Michael C....

Donald L Cross

Donald L Cross

June 13, 2016

Donald L. Cross, 79 of Worcester passed away peacefully surrounded by family Monday, June 13th 2016 joining in heaven family members and his dear wife Sandra.  Donald was born in Worcester, his parents were the late Harold and Isabelle (Hodgerney) Cross.   He attended Worcester Boys Trade and joined the U.S. Air force to serve his country during the Korean War.  ...

Geraldine (DeMauro) Shemeligian

Geraldine (DeMauro) Shemeligian

June 11, 2016

Geraldine Shemeligian, a nearly lifelong resident of Worcester, died Thursday at UMass Medical Center following a long battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. She was 82. Born in Portland, Me., the daughter of Santo and Beatrice (Marcisso) DeMauro, she and her family moved to Worcester when she was an infant. As a young girl and as a teenager, who lived with her...

Norman L Baker

Norman L Baker

June 10, 2016

Norman L. Baker, 76, of Millbury, formerly of Worcester, passed away Friday, June 10th 2016 after a period of declining health. Norman was born in Central Falls, Rhode Island,  the son of Lucian and Beatrice (Masse) Baker. He served his country in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War and upon discharge from the service settled in the Worcester area...

Carrie Mae (Bailey) Johnson

Carrie Mae (Bailey) Johnson

June 9, 2016

Carrie Mae (Bailey) Johnson, 60 of Worcester, formerly of New York, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 9, 2016 at Rose Monahan Hospice Residence.Carrie is survived by her husband of 44 years, Leroy Johnson; her son, Elgin Johnson; three daughters, Roberta Nelson and Rebecca Johnson all of Worcester and Latricia Vancelette of Rutland; three brothers, Preston Spruill and Terry Bowser...

Louise M. Rodwill

Louise M. Rodwill

June 9, 2016

Louise M. (Liseno) Rodwill, 72, of Worcester, passed away on Friday, June 9, 2017, at Saint Vincent Hospital.  Louise is survived by her four children, Joseph J. Rodwill and his wife Kelly of Worcester; three daughters, Lisa M. Chapdelaine and her husband Bill of Auburn, Karen L. Solomon and her husband Kurt of Worcester, and Becky-Ann Bradley and her husband...

Ema Jeana Scott Cambra

Ema Jeana Scott Cambra

June 8, 2016

Ema Jeana Scott Cambra, 64 of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 8, 2016 at UMass Medical Center: Memorial Campus surrounded by her loving family. Ema is survived by two sons, Jim-Sun Cambra-Asare of Spencer and Pharoah Khadafi Cambra-Genfi of Fall River; three brothers, James P. Stovall and his wife Ellen, Elijah Cambra and his wife Lauren of Raleigh,...

Arlene (Palmer) Mulrain

Arlene (Palmer) Mulrain

June 8, 2016

Arlene (Palmer) Mulrain, 77, of Webster,  dedicated wife, mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully, Wednesday, June 8th 2016 with the family she loves gathered at her bedside after a courageous battle with cancer. Arlene was born in Worcester, one of five children of William F. and Mary A. (Fallon) Palmer.  She grew up in Worcester, graduated from Commerce High school. ...

Joan L. Sousa

Joan L. Sousa

June 7, 2016

 Joan Sousa, 78, a longtime resident of Spencer, died peacefully Tuesday, June 7th, surrounded by her loving family, she was born on November 29, 1937,  She was preceded in death by her father Robert Warpula and mother Winifred (McGrail) Warpula. Her husband of 55 years Manuel "Manny" Sousa, passed away in October of 2013. She is survived by two...

Eleanor Helen Dunkerton

Eleanor Helen Dunkerton

June 6, 2016

Eleanor “Helen” (Nardero) Dunkerton, 87, of Worcester passed away Monday, June 6, 2016 with the family she loved gathered by her side.   Funeral services will be held Friday June 10th.  The MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 370 Plantation St. is honored to be handling the arrangements.

Helena (Bucciaglia) Hubbard

Helena (Bucciaglia) Hubbard

June 6, 2016

Helena “Connie” (Bucciaglia) Hubbard, 80 of Worcester passed away Monday, June 6th with the family she loved gathered at her bedside.   Connie is survived by her three daughters, Robin Daviau, Judith Belculfine and Cynthia Belculfine All of Worcester; nine grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; a brother and two sisters; many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.  A great granddaughter, a brother...

Marjorie K. Hoelzel

Marjorie K. Hoelzel

June 6, 2016

Marjorie K. (Beckford) Hoelzel, 86, formerly of Haverhill, passed away on Monday, June 6, 2016, in Kindred Transitional Care and Rehabilitation of Westborough.  She leaves her beloved husband, Theodore G. Hoelzel; many nieces and nephews, including Alfred DiBartolomeo of Worcester, Sharon Hennessy of Scituate and Karen Morgan of Stewart, Florida; and a brother, Alan Beckford of New Mexico.  She was...

Patrick C. Oroszko

Patrick C. Oroszko

June 5, 2016

   Patrick C. Oroszko, 34 of Worcester, passed away peacefully with his wife by his side, on Sunday, June 5 at Brigham and Women’s Hospital following a brave and inspirational battle with esophageal cancer.            Patrick was born in Worcester and graduated from St. John’s High School where he excelled in basketball. He received his Bachelor’s degree from Clark University and his...

David T. Elliott

David T. Elliott

June 3, 2016

David T. Elliott, 61 of Worcester passed away surrounding by his family on Friday, June 3, 2016 in his home. David was born on November 17, 1954 in Worcester and was preceded in death by his father, Richard Elliott and his mother, Shirley A. (Taylor) Elliott. He was a graduate of Doherty High School and has lived in Worcester all...

Marie (L'Esperance) Kalczynski

Marie (L'Esperance) Kalczynski

June 3, 2016

Marie I. (L’Esperance) Kalczynski, 86, of Shrewsbury passed away Friday, June 3rd 2016 surrounded by the family she loved.Marie was born in Lynn, Mass the daughter of Victor and Isabel (Eagar) L’Esperance.  Marie graduated from St Jean de Baptiste high school in Lynn and earned her associates degree from Burdett Business College. In 1952, Marie met Walter J. “Walt” Kalczynski,...

Gerald Teran

Gerald Teran

June 3, 2016

Gerald "Jerry" Teran 90Shrewsbury - Gerald "Jerry" Teran 90, of Southgate at Shrewsbury, formerly of Paxton and Worcester, passed away peacefully Friday June 3, 2016. He was born in NYC Dec. 13th 1925. He is predeceased by his parents, Joseph and Beatrice "Birdie" (Sigler) Teran. Gerald is survived by his wife of 65 years Gertrude "Trudy" (Breidler) Teran of Shrewsbury;...

George A Hatjakos

George A Hatjakos

June 2, 2016

George A. Hatjakos, a longtime Northborough resident, passed away peacefully Thursday, June 2, 2016 with his beloved family gathered by his side.  He was 82 years of age. George is survived by his wife and soulmate, Jeannette M. (Latour) Hatjakos whom he has been together with for the past 40 years; His two daughters, Debbie Allen and her husband Dennis...

Neri J. Arsenault

Neri J. Arsenault

June 2, 2016

Neri J. Arsenault, 86, of Spencer formerly of Worcester passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 2, 2016 at Rose Monahan Hospice surrounded by his loving family. Neri is survived by his beloved wife of 58 years Alberta M. (Richard) Arsenault; his son, Daniel J. Arsenault and his wife Laura of Worcester; four daughters, Claudette M. Arsenault and her fiancé Nicholas...

Eleanor M. (Roche) Collins

Eleanor M. (Roche) Collins

June 1, 2016

Eleanor M. (Roche) Collins, 78, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 1, 2016 at the Coleman House in Northborough where she resided for the last two years.   Eleanor was born in Worcester, the daughter of the late John F. and Helen M. (Bonczek) Roche and lived there most of her life. She graduated from Sacred Heart Academy and went on...

Ramona I. Dell'Erba

Ramona I. Dell'Erba

June 1, 2016

Ramona I. (Mockler) Dell’Erba, 87, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 1, 2016, surrounded by family.  Ramona was born in Caribou, ME on September 24, 1928, daughter of the late James and Naomi (Mockler).  After graduating from Caribou High School she worked at New England Telephone Company in Presque Isle, ME.  During that time, she met and married the love...

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