Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA
Leon M Mallette
January 21, 2025
Leon M. Mallette, 77, of Worcester, a dedicated husband, father and grandfather passed away surrounded by loved ones, Tuesday, January 21st 2025 after a period of declining health.
Leon was born in Worcester on September 17, 1947, a son of Leon M. and Rita (LeDoux) Mallette. Raised in Shrewsbury, he graduated from Shrewsbury High School, joined the Massachusetts Army National Guard,...
David R. Heck
January 20, 2025
David R. Heck, 52, of Auburn, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 20, 2025. He was surrounded by his loving wife and family at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston.
David was born in Worcester and grew up in Sutton where he graduated from Sutton High School. He earned his associate’s degree in hotel and restaurant management from Quinsigamond Community College. David...
Ann M. (Resch) Brunelle
January 19, 2025
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Ann M. (Resch) Brunelle, 55, of Auburn.
Born September 29, 1969, in Worcester, MA, Ann was the daughter of Sheila and Charles Bolster, Sr. She is survived by her beloved husband Daniel Brunelle of Auburn; her loving daughters, Danielle Gianfriddo of Killingly, CT, and Gabrielle Brunelle of Auburn; her...
Paul W. Sanders
January 18, 2025
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Paul W. Sanders, 61, of Worcester.
Born in Pawtucket, RI, Paul was the beloved son of Elizabeth (Bonner) Lawton and James R. Sanders.
Paul’s greatest joys were spending time with his mom on their patio; writing notes back and forth with his granddaughter, Natalia; watching football with his son, John;...
Lucien P. Pratt
January 17, 2025
Lucien P. Pratt, “28”, of Longs, SC, passed away peacefully on January 12, 2025, at Hock Family Pavilion Hospice, Durham, NC, after a hard-fought battle with cancer, with his fiancé, Margee, by his side.
Lou was born in Worcester on August 27, 1947, to the late Leonidas Pratt and Rollande (Kelly) Pratt. He was a graduate of Worcester Boys Trade and...
Paul "Pudgy" Loiseau
January 17, 2025
Paul “Pudgy” Loiseau, 81, a lifelong, Shrewsbury resident and former local business owner, passed away at home, Friday, January 17, 2025, with the family he loved gathered at his bedside.
Pudgy was born in Worcester, the son of George Loiseau, Sr. and Doris M. (Davis) Loiseau. Raised is Shrewsbury, he graduated from Shrewsbury High School. Pudgy then worked construction as an...
Etta Marie McCarthy
January 15, 2025
Etta Marie McCarthy, 76, of Spencer, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, January15, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
Born on March 8, 1948, in Worcester, she was the daughter of the late Robert E. and Mary A.(Papagni) Holley. Etta was married to the love of her life, Kevin Thomas McCarthy, on September 17, 1970, and they shared 54 wonderful...
Stephen J. Doxsey
January 14, 2025
Stephen J. Doxsey, 69, of Sterling, MA, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, in Worcester, MA after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Born on January 17, 1955, in Poughkeepsie, New York, he was the son of the late Robert and Anna (Sadowski) Doxsey. Stephen is survived by his loving children, Will, Dylan, and Samantha Doxsey; his partner,...
Anthony "Ant" J. George
January 14, 2025
It is with heavy heart we announce the unexpected passing of Anthony "Ant" J. George at UMASS Memorial with his daughters standing by his side.
Born in Worcester and raised in Shrewsbury MA, Anthony was the youngest child of Carol (Lucente) and Johnny “Ringo” George. He leaves behind his partner Deborah Simone, brothers Johnny George, Jimmy George & his wife Becky,...
Richard H. Loiseau
January 14, 2025
Richard H. Loiseau, 69, a lifelong resident and local business owner passed away Tuesday , January 14, 2025, after a period of declining health.
Richard was born in Worcester, the son of Henry “Hank” and Therese (Letourneau) Loiseau. He graduated from North High School class of 1973. Richard met then soon married in 1980 the “love of his life” Kathleen Scott...
Dona R. Kirkorian
January 13, 2025
Dona R. (Christie) Kirkorian, 74 of Rochdale, went home to be with Jesus on Monday, January 13, 2025.
Dona was born in Worcester, a daughter of the late Harry and Dorothy (Smith) Christie. She grew up in Worcester where she received her GED and later earned her nursing degree from Quinsigamond Community College. She worked as a registered nurse at Holy...
Elizabeth "Betty" C. (Dahrooge) Albano
January 13, 2025
Elizabeth “Betty” C. (Dahrooge) Albano, 74, of Auburn, passed away peacefully on January 13, 2025, at home with loved ones by her side. She was the beloved wife to the late, Joseph Albano, Sr.
Betty was born on May 18, 1950, in Worcester, MA, daughter of the late Charles and Phyllis (Jazobski) Dahrooge.
Betty’s greatest joy in life was being with her...
Anthony V. Capozzo
January 13, 2025
Anthony V. Capozzo, 76, a lifelong resident of Worcester passed away unexpectedly at home Monday, January 13, 2025.
Anthony was born in Worcester, one of two sons of Anthony J. and Margaret (Lomatire) Capozzo, he graduated from North High school and attended several technical schools to support his position as a technician for Metso Corporation many years before retiring. Anthony raised...
Kenneth R. Benoit, Sr.
January 11, 2025
Kenneth R. Benoit, 78 of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 11, 2025 at UMass Hospital with his family by his side.
Kenneth was the son of the late Richard L. and Lorrayne V. (Perritt) Benoit. He was a lifelong resident of Worcester and enjoyed many happy memories growing up on Lake Quinsigamond with his four brothers.
After graduating from Commerce...
Donna M. Rondeau
January 11, 2025
Donna M. Rondeau, 63 of Worcester, passed away on Saturday, January 11, 2025 at UMass Hospital after a period of declining health.
Donna was born in Worcester, a daughter of the late Joseph C. and Ruth E. (Haire) Rondeau. She was a stay-at-home mother and was devoted to her family. Donna loved WWE Wrestling, baking, cooking and crossword puzzles.
Donna is survived...
Robin A. Errede
January 11, 2025
Robin A. (Izbicki) Errede, 71, of Shrewsbury, passed away on January 11th after a long illness. She is survived by her daughters, Alissa Errede and Michaela (Errede) Elie, her son-in-law Steven Elie, her granddaughter Alana Elie, and the father of her children, Al Errede, Jr.
She is also survived by two sisters, Karen (Izbicki) Troy of Shirley, and Lisa (Izbicki) Gowaski...
Serena M. Shays
January 10, 2025
Serena M. (Nolan) Shays, 39 of Worcester, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family after a series of illnesses.
Serena was born on September 9, 1985 in Worcester where she grew up and has lived all her life. She loved to pray and was very spiritual. Serena enjoyed reading, drawing, listening to music, watching crime shows and loved spending...
Mary (Pacheco) Ferraro
January 10, 2025
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and friend, Mary G. (Pacheco) Ferraro, 90, a lifelong resident of Worcester who passed away peacefully, Friday, January 10th 2025 with her loved ones gathered at her bedside after a battle with cancer.
Mary was born in Worcester, the only daughter of Manuel “Manny” and Philomena...
Dominic F. Pignataro
January 8, 2025
SHREWSBURY – Dominic F. Pignataro, 85, of Shrewsbury, passed away peacefully Wednesday, January 8, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Dominic joins in heaven his wife of 60 yrs., Barbara J. (Zalimas) Pignataro who passed away in 2021 as well as his daughter, Lisamarie Esper in 2015.
Dominic is survived by two devoted children, Vincent Pignataro and his partner Dr. Shari...
Paul R Desforges USAF (ret)
January 8, 2025
Colonel Paul R. Desforges, retired United States Air Force, 84 of Worcester, formerly of Shrewsbury, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 8th, 2025, surrounded by his wife and children.
Paul was married for almost 62 years to his devoted wife, Eileen (Grillo) Desforges. Paul and Eileen had three children; David Desforges and his wife Lori, of Cibolo, Texas, Nicole Moisan and...
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