Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA
José Ramon Rivera Hernandez
June 5, 2025
José Ramon Rivera Hernandez, 64, of Worcester, passed away on Thursday, June 5, 2025, in Worcester, surrounded by loved ones.
Calling hours will be held on Tuesday June 10, 2025, from 4:00p.m. to 7:00p.m. in the Mercadante Funeral Home & Chapel, 370 Plantation Street, Worcester. A Funeral Mass will be held for José on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at 1:00p.m. at...
Roselda "Rose" (Vincent) Kendall
June 5, 2025
Roselda Y. “Rose” (Vincent) Kendall, 97, formerly of Shrewsbury, and N. Ft Myers Florida, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 5, 2025. She is reunited in heaven with her husband, Ellis who passed in June of 2001, and her daughter Ozina Frederick who passed away in March of 2019.
Rose was born in Worcester, the daughter of Frank and Roselda (Ritchie)...
David M. Bergin
May 31, 2025
It is with a heavy heart we announce the passing of David M. Bergin, 82, of Westborough, on Saturday, May 31, 2025, in his home, surrounded by loved ones.
David is survived by his beloved wife of 59 years, Marie T. (Pignataro) Bergin of Westborough; his loving children, Francis J. Bergin and his partner Kathryn Engberg of Worcester, MA, Vincent P....
George F. Hayes, Sr.
May 31, 2025
George F. Hayes, Sr. 85, a longtime resident of Shrewsbury, passed away peacefully surrounded by the ones he loved Saturday, May 31st 2025.
George was born in Shrewsbury, one of twelve children of the late, Patrick and Delia (Corcoran) Hayes. Raised in Shrewsbury, George graduated from Shrewsbury High and joined the U.S. Army. In 1961, George married his high school sweetheart,...
Douglas J. Hannam, Jr.
May 31, 2025
Douglas J. Hannam, Jr., 75, of Worcester, passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home on Saturday, May 31,2025, surrounded by his loving family.
Douglas is survived by his wife, with whom he would have celebrated fifty years of marriage on June 21, Patricia J. (Mercier) Hannam; their daughters, Eileen J. Boisvert and her husband Brian of Oxford, and Theresa...
Katrina M. Waller
May 30, 2025
Katrina M. Waller, also known as ‘Beanie-bop’ and ‘Bean,’ age 45, of Worcester, passed away on Friday, May 30, 2025, at Saint Vincent Hospital in Worcester surrounded by loving family members.
Katrina is survived by two sons, Katrel Waller and Jalen Waller, both of Worcester; two sisters, Carmelita Waller-Snyder of Grand Rapids, MI, and Natasha Waller of Worcester; her brother Douglas...
Mohan R. Prashad
May 30, 2025
Mohan Ram Bissoondat Prashad passed away peacefully on May 30, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. Born on June 3, 1960, in Guyana, South America, Mohan was a devoted husband to Savita Prashad and a loving father to Ashton and Ashlana Prashad.
Mohan was a hardworking and dedicated individual. At the age of 18, he immigrated to USA, where he worked tirelessly...
Donald "Lightning" Peterson
May 29, 2025
Donald H. Peterson, “Lightning”, 85, of Wells, Maine formerly of Sterling passed away Thursday, May 29, 2025, on his 54th wedding anniversary after being stricken ill at home.
Donald was born in Worcester, the son of Carl and Edith (Blanchard) Peterson. He graduated from North High and went on to obtain his bachelor’s degree from Bentley University and an advanced degree...
Andrea K. Jordan
May 28, 2025
Andrea Kellie (Conyer) Jordan, 63, of Southbridge, MA, passed away on May 28, 2025 at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston.
Andrea is survived by a son, Desean Conyer, and his fiancée, Maria Torres of Worcester, as well as his father William Price; two daughters, Theresa Delgado, her father Johnny Delgado, and Jada Jordan, her father Vincent Jordan, and her life...
Vaijayanti Harihar Joshi
May 28, 2025
Vaijayanti Joshi (Pushpa), age 89, passed away peacefully on May 28, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
Born in India, the eldest of her generation, Pushpa’s life journey took her across continents, from Pune India to Guelph Canada, Worcester and Hopkinton Massachusetts in the US. She lived a remarkable and inspirational life, defined by resilience, wisdom, and an unwavering devotion to...
Jean T Sabatalo
May 28, 2025
Jean T. (Falco) Sabatalo, 95, a lifelong resident of Worcester, dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, great- grandmother and friend passed away peacefully with loved ones at her side, Wednesday, May 28, 2025, after a brief illness. Jean is reunited in heaven with her husband, retired Worcester Police Sergeant Angelo R. Sabatalo, son, Robert Sabatalo, her parents and seven siblings.
Jean was born...
Barbara (Tibbetts) Haig
May 27, 2025
Barbara (Tibbetts) Haig, 76, of Webster, formerly of Shrewsbury, passed away on Thursday, May 27, 2025. She was the beloved wife of 39 years to the late, David D. Haig, who passed in 2020.
Barbara is survived by her loving brother, Alan Tibbetts and his wife Casey of Millbury.
Barbara was born in Cambridge, daughter of the late Harry and Frances (Johnson)...
Robert J. Alford
May 27, 2025
Robert J. Alford, 78, of Worcester, passed away on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at UMass Hospital in Worcester.
Robert is survived by his two loving sisters, Sandra Troy and her husband Kenneth of Surprise, AZ, and Velma Jenkins of Worcester; his beloved niece and friend, Sarah Barnes of Worcester; many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by five siblings, Harold, Larry,...
Laurette Bozil
May 26, 2025
Laurette Bozil, 79, of Worcester, passed away surrounded by loved ones on Monday, May 26, 2025, in Worcester.
Born January 16, 1946, in Thiotte, Haiti to the Merti and Clargenie (Mardigras) Bozil.
Calling hours will be held on Friday, June 13, 2025, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00p.m. in the Mercadante Funeral Home & Chapel, 370 Plantation Street, Worcester. Laurette’s Funeral Mass will...
Daniel A. Buduo, Sr.
May 26, 2025
Daniel A. Buduo, Sr., 94, of West Palm Beach, Florida, passed away very peacefully, on Memorial Day, Monday, May 26th, 2025.
Daniel was born in Worcester, one of seven children of Andrew Buduo, Sr. and Anna (Bronzo) Buduo. He was raised in the Italian neighborhood off Shrewsbury Street and at a young age, left high school to join the family business...
Peggy K. (Knott) Glowacki
May 25, 2025
Peggy K. (Knott) Glowacki, 81, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 25, 2025. She was the beloved wife of the late Michael J. Glowacki.
Peggy is survived by her loving daughters, Nancy Paulauskas and her husband Todd of North Grafton; Karen Stratford and her husband Josh of Goffstown, NH and their children Taylor & Tori Paulauskas and Cole & Sophia Stratford.
Peggy...
Ret Worc Fire Chief Geoffrey Gardell
May 25, 2025
Retired Worcester Fire Chief, Geoffrey Gardell, 67, a longtime resident of West Boylston, passed away surrounded by loved ones at home Sunday, May 25th, 2025, after a valiant battle with cancer.
Geoffrey was born in Worcester, the son of Burton Gardell and Nancy (Tivnan) Gardell, Pedersen. Raised in Worcester, Geoffrey graduated from Worcester Boys trade in Auto Mechanics study. He worked...
David Velez
May 25, 2025
David Velez, 55, of Worcester, passed away on Sunday, May 25, 2025, at UMass Hospital, surrounded by his loving family.
David is survived by his parents, Efrain Velez and Luz L. Otano; his partner, Stephen Waggoner; four brothers, Angel Otano, Luis Velez, José Velez, and Kevin Velez; three sisters, Maritza Gonzalez, Ana Luiz, and Yarines Velez Torres; many nieces and nephews,...
Kevin E. Edwards
May 23, 2025
Kevin E. Edwards, age 73, passed away peacefully on May 23, 2025 where he was surrounded by his loved ones.
Kevin was the beloved husband of Mary Edwards for 42 wonderful years. Together they built a beautiful life in Shrewsbury, where they raised their three children: Jonathan Edwards, Peter Edwards and his wife, Melissa Edwards, Julie Massad and her husband, Jonathan...
Francis "Topper" Chase
May 22, 2025
Francis “Topper” Chase, 87, of Worcester, passed away in his home peacefully Thursday, May 22, 2025. He was the beloved husband of 57 years to the late Beverly “Mimi” (Dinsmore) Chase.
He is survived by his loving son, Brian, and his partner, Tina, of Clinton; his son-in-law, Frank; his adored grandchildren, Carissa, Natalie, Anneliese, and Tia; and his dear great grandchildren,...
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