Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA

Patricia L. Collins

Patricia L. Collins

April 27, 2025

Patricia L. Collins, 82, of Worcester, passed away in her beloved home on Sunday, April 27, 2025.

Patricia was affectionately known to everyone as Worcester’s “Aunt Pat”. Daughter of the late Edward J. and Marion L. (Flynn) Collins, she was born and grew up in Worcester and lived independently the way she wanted to for over 50 years in her Paine...

Joseph Andrew Golinski

Joseph Andrew Golinski

April 26, 2025

It is with a heavy heart we announce the unexpected passing of Joseph Andrew Golinski, 45, of Worcester, on Saturday, April 26, 2025, in Worcester.

Born in Worcester on September 11, 1979, Joe was the son of Eileen N. (McGrath) Bernier and Joseph J. Golinski and his wife Mary.

Joe truly loved his family. He loved supporting the boys and Nicole and...

Julia M. Vayo

Julia M. Vayo

April 26, 2025

Julia M. (Borraccino) Vayo, 97, a lifelong resident of Worcester, passed away peacefully at home on April 26, 2025. She is now reunited with her beloved son, Raymond E. Vayo, Jr., who passed in 1978.

Born to the late Ernesto and Mary (DelNegro) Borraccino, Julia was the last surviving of their seven children. She leaves behind a cherished legacy through her...

Ret. Worcester Firefighter Raymond J. "Butchie" Gleason

Ret. Worcester Firefighter Raymond J. "Butchie" Gleason

April 26, 2025

Retired Worcester Firefighter Raymond J. “Butchie” Gleason, 72, of Cherry Valley, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, April 26th, 2025.

He was born in Worcester, the son of retired Worcester Fire Lieutenant Raymond C. and Mary E (Gannon) Gleason. Raised in Worcester Ray, graduated from Worcester Boys Trade and added to his education over the years with fire...

Linda S Hines

Linda S Hines

April 22, 2025

Linda S. (Vigliotti) Hines, 71, of Worcester, passed away on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at UMass Hospital in Worcester. She was predeceased by her husband, Michael Hines.

Linda is survived by her daughter, Kelly M. Blodgett (Michael Cordella); her companion, Ernest S. Desabre; a sister, Barbara Gow; three grandchildren, Jayden, Ava, and Evelyn; nieces and nephews, including Patrick Paldino. She was...

Debra Lee Nordberg

Debra Lee Nordberg

April 21, 2025

DEBRA L. NORDBERG

Debra L. Nordberg, of Auburn, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, April 21, 2025. Her death came at the end of a valiant, 5-year-long, battle against a rare cancer, intimal sarcoma.

Debbie was born in Worcester. She was raised in Auburn and lived almost her entire life in Town. She was the daughter of Robert and Ruth (Wahlstrom)...

Dorothy A. Storms

Dorothy A. Storms

April 20, 2025

Dorothy A. (Lachance) Storms, 85 of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 20, 2025 at Jewish Healthcare Center surrounded by her loving family.

Dorothy was born in Worcester, a daughter of the late Oscar and Helen (Bracewell) Lachance. She graduated from St. Peter’s High School and has lived in Worcester all her life. Dorothy worked at St. Vincent’s Hospital as...

Janet Lee D'Amico

Janet Lee D'Amico

April 18, 2025

Janet Lee (Seymour) D’Amico, 61, of Worcester, passed away on Friday, April 18, 2025 at UMass Hospital in Worcester.

Janet “Babe”, is survived by two sons, Jeffrey D’Amico of Ashburnham, and Daniel D’Amico of Sutton; three grandsons; two brothers, James Seymour and Gary Seymour; four sisters, Linda Thomas, Barbara Bertolette, Donna Jenner, and Jayne Seymour; nieces and nephews. Janet was born...

Pauline (Lelakis) Dell'Olio

Pauline (Lelakis) Dell'Olio

April 18, 2025

Pauline S (Lelakis) Dell’Olio, 86, of Worcester passed away surrounded by the family she loves, Friday, April 18, 2025. Pauline is welcomed into heaven into the arms of her husband of 57 years, Louis “Sonny” Dell’Olio who died in October of 2019.

Pauline was born in Hardwick, Ma, the daughter of John and Stella (Stankus) Lelakis. At the age of 6,...

Eileen J. Petit

Eileen J. Petit

April 17, 2025

Eileen J. (Mott) Petit, 84, of Rutland, passed away peacefully on April 17, 2025, with her family by her side.

Eileen was born in Worcester, the daughter of Edward J. Mott, Sr. and Jeanette (Bazin) Mott. She is survived by her two sons, Keith Petit, Sr. and his wife April of Rutland, with whom she resided, and Robert K. Petit, Jr....

Dr. Daniel G. Abdo

Dr. Daniel G. Abdo

April 17, 2025

Dr. Daniel G. Abdo, age 87, passed away peacefully in his home on Thursday, April 17, 2025. Daniel was the youngest son of the late George S. Abdo Sr. and Rose (Abodeely) Abdo of Salem, MA.

Daniel will be lovingly missed and remembered by his Brother-in-law Thomas Haddad, his Nieces Linda Salem Pervier and her husband Michael, Donna Karapatsas, Lisa Dunham...

Carol (Polaski) Carmody

Carol (Polaski) Carmody

April 16, 2025

Carol A. (Polaski) Carmody, 81 years of age, of Worcester where she lived all her life, passed away on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, surrounded by the family she cherished.

She leaves her husband, of 59 years of marriage, retired MA State Police Lt., Cornelius J. (Neil) Carmody, 2 sons, Daniel P. Carmody and his wife, Laurel, of Tolland, CT, and Stephen...

Charlotte A. LaRochelle

Charlotte A. LaRochelle

April 15, 2025

Charlotte A. (Hamilton) LaRochelle, 75, lifelong resident of Millbury, passed away after a brief illness on Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at UMass Medical Center.

Charlotte was born in Worcester, Ma., a daughter of the late Leslie and Adrienne (Meurgue) Hamilton. She grew up in Millbury where she was a graduate of Millbury High School and has lived all her life. Charlotte...

Roberta "Bobbie" (Sirotto) Gottlieb

Roberta "Bobbie" (Sirotto) Gottlieb

April 15, 2025

Roberta Lee “Bobbie” (Sirotto) Gottlieb, 87, of Westborough, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, surrounded by her beloved family.

Born in Winthrop, MA, to Allen D. and Elizabeth “Betty” (Cohen) Sirotto, Bobbie spent her childhood years in Revere and Brookline, where she met the love of her life, Richard M. Gottlieb. They married on June 29, 1958, beginning...

Robert "Bob" W. Lee

Robert "Bob" W. Lee

April 15, 2025

Robert “Bob” W. Lee, 77, a lifelong Worcester resident, passed away peacefully with the family he loved at his side, Tuesday April 15, 2025.

Bob was born in Worcester, the son of Joseph and Marguerite (Mayo) Lee. He graduated from North High School and served in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War. Upon discharge and return home, Bob worked...

Richard J. Higgins

Richard J. Higgins

April 14, 2025

It is with extreme sadness, we announce the passing of a husband, father and grandfather who believed he was living the dream in retirement. Richard J. Higgins, 74, of Shrewsbury passed away with the love of his life, Patricia, by his bedside on Monday, April 14, 2025, after a brief period of declining health.

Richard was born June 14, 1950, in...

Richard J Orabone, Jr.

Richard J Orabone, Jr.

April 13, 2025

In Loving Memory of Richard J. Orabone, Jr.March 1967 – April 2025

It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of Richard J. Orabone, Jr., 58, of Massachusetts, who died peacefully in April 2025 after a long and courageous journey with a rare progressive illness diagnosed in 2016. He is now reunited in eternal peace with his father.

Originally from...

Kevin David Morse

Kevin David Morse

April 13, 2025

It is with a heavy heart we announce the sudden passing of Kevin David Morse, 84, of Worcester, on Sunday, April 13, 2025, in Worcester, surrounded by loved ones.

Kevin is survived by his beloved wife of 27 years, Donna (Scott) Morse of Worcester; his loving daughters from his previous marriage to Judy (Clifford) Morse, Michelle Morse and her friend Edguardo...

Ronald Carl Anderson

Ronald Carl Anderson

April 12, 2025

Ronald Carl Anderson, 82, of Worcester, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his family on Saturday, April 12, 2025.

Ronald is survived by his beloved wife of 57 years, Elizabeth “Betty” (Sima) Anderson; his loving children, Kenneth Anderson and his wife Michelle, and Karen Wilder; his adored grandchildren, Victoria and Nathan Wilder; and his caring sister Jant Kaszewski. He...

James W. MacDonald

James W. MacDonald

April 11, 2025

It is with a heavy heart we announce the passing of James W. MacDonald, 81, of Shrewsbury, on Friday, April 11, 2025, in Webster, MA, surrounded by loved ones.

James is survived by his beloved wife of 62 years, Kathleen (Driscoll) MacDonald of Shrewsbury; his loving children, Scott MacDonald and wife Nancy, Marc MacDonald, and wife Nancy and Tamara MacDonald. He...

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