Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA

Mildred M. Swett

Mildred M. Swett

May 6, 2014

Mildred M. "Auntie Honey" (DeMaria) Swett, 79 of Shrewsbury, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 6, 2014 at UMASS Medical Center surrounded by her devoted family. Mildred's husband of twenty-seven years, Howard H. Swett, Jr. passed away on November 9, 1991. She is survived by two sons, Howard H. Swett, III and his girlfriend Clarissa M. Peltier of Southbridge and...

James J. O'Connor, Jr.

James J. O'Connor, Jr.

May 2, 2014

James J. O'Connor, Jr., 62 of Shrewsbury, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 2, 2014 at home surrounded by his family. James is survived by his wife of forty years, Wendy K. (Majcher) O'Connor; two sons, Patrick J. and Ryan T. O'Connor both of Shrewsbury; his parents, James J. and Grace M. (Strozina) O'Connor, Sr. of Worcester; three brothers, Donald...

Peter P Paldino

Peter P Paldino

May 2, 2014

Peter P. Paldino, 88, of Worcester died unexpectedly on Friday May 2, 2014 in St. Vincent Hospital at Worcester Medical Center. Peter is survived by his devoted wife of 65 years Caroline "Carrie' (Caputo) Paldino, his four sons ; Patrick J. Paldino and his wife Shirley of Montgomery Center, VT., Peter A. Paldino and his wife Paula of Worcester, Paul...

Abrianna A. Rae

Abrianna A. Rae

May 1, 2014

Abrianna A. (Donahue) Rae, infant daughter of Katlynn E. Donahue and Timothy Rae, was stillborn on May 1, 2014 at Saint Vincent Hospital in Worcester. Though she never spent any time with us, she touched many of our lives. Besides her parents, she is survived by her grandparents, Brian and Tina (Petkus) Donahue of Worcester and Donna Maloney of Boston...

Camille R Dupont

Camille R Dupont

May 1, 2014

Camille R. (DeProspo) Dupont, 84, of Millbury, passed away on Thursday, May 1, 2014. She was predeceased by her husband, Norman Dupont in July 1993. Camille is survived by her loving children, Donna M. Klash and her husband Howard of Gardner and Steven N. Dupont and his wife Pamela of Colorado; four grandchildren, Brittany, Tyler, Zachary and Alex; a great...

Jennie M. Stachelek

Jennie M. Stachelek

April 29, 2014

Jennie M. Stachelek, 94 passed away April 28. She was born in Worcester, moved to Auburn in 1960 and spent the last year and a half in Sutton. She was employed for many years as a manager at Newton Sportswear in Worcester. She is pre deceased by her brothers Stanley Stachelek, Anthony Stachelek and Frank Stachelek and her sisters Wanda...

Frances D. Villatico

Frances D. Villatico

April 28, 2014

Frances D. (Capone) Villatico, 79 of Upton, passed away peacefully in her home on Monday, April 28, 2014 surrounded by her loving family. Frances' husband of forty-six years, Virgil D. Villatico passed away on March 17, 2000. She is survived by her son, Paul Virgil Villatico and his wife Beth of Raleigh, NC; her daughter, Dolores Young and her husband...

Steven C Raffa

Steven C Raffa

April 28, 2014

Steven C. Raffa, 57, a retired Worcester Firefighter, passed away Monday, April 28th 2014 with family by his side after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease. Steven was born in Worcester , one of three sons of the late, Philip P. Raffa. He grew up on Benedict Road, graduated from North High School class of 1973. Steve then attended Worcester...

Alan G Nordberg

Alan G Nordberg

April 27, 2014

Alan G. Nordberg passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, April 27, 2014. Al had been dealing with several health challenges in recent years. He was predeceased by his beloved wife, Blair Hullet Nordberg and his parents, George C.F. and Elizabeth (Forsman) Nordberg. He is survived by his children, Marcus A. Nordberg of Boone's Mill, Virginia, Eric K. Nordberg of...

Richard J Bedard

Richard J Bedard

April 26, 2014

Richard J. Bedard, 55, of Worcester passed away unexpectedly Saturday April 26 th 2014 with his devoted sister and brother in law by his bedside. Richard was born in Worcester, the son of the late Louis and Florence (Orsine) Bedard. He grew up in Worcester graduated from South High School and has lived here all his life. Richard is survived...

Paul L Bisson

Paul L Bisson

April 24, 2014

Paul L. Bisson, 89 of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 24, 2014 at Quaboag Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center. Paul is survived by his sister, Antoinette Dee of Spencer; several nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by four brothers, Roland, Henry, Gerard and Raymond Bisson; one sister, Orianna O'Brien. Paul was born in Worcester, a son of the...

Priscilla M. Pavone

Priscilla M. Pavone

April 22, 2014

Priscilla M. (Casello) Pavone, 85, of West Boylston, passed away peacefully, on Tuesday, April 22, surrounded by her loving family. Priscilla is survived by her devoted husband of sixty-three years, Frank J. Pavone; their four children, John F. Pavone of Worcester, James Pavone of Shrewsbury, Susan Aller and her husband Craig of Shrewsbury and Anthony J. Pavone and his wife...

John W. Entwistle

John W. Entwistle

April 22, 2014

John W. Entwistle, 84, of Worcester died peacefully Tuesday April 22, 2014 at home with his family. John leaves his wife of 60 years Antoinette (DiBaro) Entwistle; four sons, John M. Entwistle and his wife Paula of Shrewsbury, William Entwistle of Worcester, Michael P. Entwistle and his wife Donna of Sterling, and Ronald J. Entwistle and his wife Dina of...

Francis J Elliott

Francis J Elliott

April 21, 2014

Francis J. "Fran" Elliott, 72, of Worcester, died suddenly but peacefully on Patriots Day, Monday, April 21, 2014, in UMass Hospital. Fran was born and raised in Worcester, a son of the late Francis J. Elliott. He attended South High School and graduated from Worcester Polytechnic Institute, School of Industrial Management. Immediately after his 17th birthday, Fran joined the U.S....

Constance A. Burgess

Constance A. Burgess

April 21, 2014

Constance "Connie" A. (LaVoie) Burgess, 83 of Plantation Street, Worcester, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 21, 2014 in Knollwood Nursing Home surrounded by her loving family. Connie is survived by her husband of 64 years, Carlton V. Burgess. She was the loving mother of 6 children, Donna M. Maki and her husband Robert of Worcester, Patricia A. Olson and...

Louise Ginisi

Louise Ginisi

April 19, 2014

Louise (Groccia) Ginisi, 88, a longtime Worcester resident, passed away peacefully on Holy Saturday, April 19, 2014, joining her husband and son in heaven. Louise was born in Worcester, one of ten children born to Italian immigrants Salvatore Groccia Sr and Rose (Perri) Groccia. She grew up in Worcester, attended Worcester Public Schools, leaving before finishing her education to help...

Ronald H Lagacé

Ronald H Lagacé

April 19, 2014

Ronald H. Lagacé, 82, of Worcester, passed away on Saturday, April 19, 2014, in Saint Vincent Hospital. He is survived by his loving wife of fifty-six years, Georgianna "Gerri" (Morin) Lagacé; their children, three sons, David P. Lagacé of Worcester, Mark S. Lagacé and his wife Lynn of Auburn, and Michael E. Lagacé of Douglas; a daughter, Janice E. Lagacé...

Dorothy E Coates

Dorothy E Coates

April 19, 2014

Dorothy E. (Salmon) Coates, 78, of Worcester, passed away on Holy Saturday, April 19, 2014, in the Home and Hospice Care Center in Providence, Rhode Island. She is now with her Lord and Savior and with her beloved husband, Raymond Coates, who predeceased her in January 1993. Dorothy is survived by her loving children, two daughters, Pamela L. Fisher and...

Gerald F Bartholomew

Gerald F Bartholomew

April 17, 2014

Gerald (Gerry) Francis Bartholomew, Sr. died peacefully on April 17th after being ill for the past several months. He was born on August 29, 1929 to Leon and Elizabeth (O'Loughlin) Bartholomew in Worcester, MA. He is pre-deceased by his true love and wife of 55 years, Ruth Ann (Carelli), his beloved grandson Bartholomew Gerald Falvey and his brother Leon Bartholomew...

Jean A Londergan

Jean A Londergan

April 16, 2014

Jean A. (Dalton) Londergan, 88, of Worcester and Centerville, passed away on Wednesday, April 16, 2014. Her husband of sixty-three years, Edward R. Londergan, predeceased her in February 2012. Jean is survived by her loving daughters, Liz Plonski and her husband Joseph of Worcester and Ellen J. Puopolo and her husband Brian of Marstons Mills; her beloved grandchildren, Geoffrey, Andrew,...

Subscribe

Get alerts when new obituaries are posted.

A Year of Grief Support

Sign up for one year of weekly grief messages designed to provide strength and comfort during this challenging time.