Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA
Sarah M. Batbouta
September 8, 2025
Sarah Marie Batbouta, 39, passed away on September 8, 2025, in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts.
Born on November 5, 1985, in Worcester, Massachusetts, Sarah was raised in Shrewsbury, where she built a life rooted in compassion, family, and community. A proud graduate of Shrewsbury High School’s Class of 2004, she was known for her dedication both in the classroom and on the field....
Florence Loretta Henry
September 7, 2025
Florence Loretta (Thomas) Henry, 88 of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 7, 2025 at Beaumont Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing, with her family by her side.
Florence was born on January 23, 1937 in Woonsocket, Rhode Island, a daughter of the late Walter Thomas and Lillian (Ouelette) D’Angelo. She worked as a mail clerk for the Worcester Public School Department...
Marie R. Quill
September 7, 2025
Marie R. (Freda) Quill, 94 of Worcester, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, September 7, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
Marie was born in Worcester, the daughter of the late Michael and Rose M. (Russo) Freda. She graduated from Commerce High School and later earned an associate’s degree from Worcester School of Business.
In her younger years, Marie enjoyed summers...
Joyce C. (Carpenter) Herrick
September 6, 2025
Joyce C. (Carpenter) Herrick, 83, of Shrewsbury, passed away on Saturday, September 6, 2025.
Born on February 2, 1942, Joyce was the daughter of the late Alfred and Ruth Carpenter. She graduated from the Arms Academy in Shelburne Falls in 1961 and went on to attend Thompson School of Nursing and graduated in 1965.
Joyce was a visiting nurse for the Town...
Catherine (Capuano) Fanion
September 6, 2025
Catherine (Capuano) Fanion, 99 of Cherry Valley, passed away peacefully in her home on Saturday, September 6, 2025 with her beloved family by her side.
Catherine was born in Worcester, a daughter of the late Giuseppe and Teresa (Tritone) Capuano. She attended Worcester schools and later worked at City Hospital in the laundry department for 25 years before her retirement. Catherine...
Dr. Richard R. Gacek
September 5, 2025
Dr. Richard R. Gacek, a revered figure in the medical community and a beacon of wisdom and passion, passed away peacefully on September 5, 2025, in Notre Dame Healthcare, Worcester, MA. Born on February 23, 1930, in Buffalo, NY, the son of the late Michael and Helen Gacek, Dr. Gacek lived a life marked by dedication to his family, his...
Pompeo A. Brignola
September 5, 2025
Pompeo A. Brignola, 46, of Northampton, passed away on September 5, 2025, in the comfort of his home.
Pompeo is survived by his parents, Michael and Antoinetta (DiMeo) Brignola, both of Worcester; his brother, Joseph Brignola of Westminster; his sister, Maryanne Brignola of Worcester; aunts and uncles, Maria (Brignola) Hamilton and James Hamilton, Giovanni and Bobbie (Orrico) Brignola; grandmother, Angelina DiMeo...
Arthur M. Flora
September 5, 2025
Arthur M. Flora, 70 of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 5, 2025 at home, surrounded by his family.
Arthur was born in Plattsburgh, New York, a son of the late Vaughn J. and Jean A. (Spear) Flora. He grew up in New York where he graduated from Willisboro Central School and later earned an associate’s degree in mechanics from...
M. Rita Bernard DePasquale
September 4, 2025
M. Rita (Festa) Bernard DePasquale, 95, of Worcester, passed away on Thursday, September 4, 2025, at the Dodge Park Rest Home, with her family by her side. Her husband, George DePasquale, predeceased her in 2011. Her first husband and father of her children, Richard W. Bernard, predeceased her in 1991. She was also predeceased by a granddaughter, Kristyn Boudreau.
Rita is...
Ignacio Garcia Vargas
September 4, 2025
Ignacio J. Garcia Vargas, 92, of Worcester, passed away on Thursday, September 4, 2025, at the Christopher House of Worcester. His wife, Haydee “Nani” (Torres) Garcia, predeceased him in December 2021. He was also predeceased by his son, Ignacio J. “Iggy” Garcia, Jr. in September 2021, and by a grandson, Matthew M. Kachadoorian in June 2018.
Ignacio is survived by a...
Gary T. Gomez
September 2, 2025
Gary T. Gomez, 73 of Worcester, passed away in St. Vincent’s Hospital on Tuesday, September 2, 2025.
Gary was born in Worcester, one of three children to Willis and Mary (Corvino) Gomez. He graduated for Worcester Schools and worked as an over the road truck driver for many years traveling across the country.
Gary is survived by four children, Ronilee Gomez, Heather...
Javier Estremera
August 30, 2025
It is with deepest regret, we announce the passing of Javier Estremera, Saturday, August 30th, 2025, at UMass medical center where he was surrounded by his beloved family.
Jay was 58 and a resident of Millbury, MA. He graduated from Burncoat High School and was employed in the telecommunications industry, contracted to work at the US Naval Submarine Base in Groton,...
Darryl Dean Fisher, Sr.
August 29, 2025
Sgt. Darryl Dean Fisher, Sr., proud veteran of The United States Army, passed away Friday, August 29, 2025 at age 63 in Worcester, Massachusetts.
Born July 19, 1962 to Paulette McKnight and Kenneth ‘Skippa’ Fisher at Queens General Hospital in New York City where his siblings affectionately called him “Dean.” He graduated Jamaica High School as its star varsity basketball player...
Christine Clare (Collins) Cormier
August 28, 2025
Christine Clare (Collins) Cormier, 62, of Charlton, passed away on Thursday, August 28, 2025.
Christine is survived by her beloved husband, Stephen Cormier of Charlton; her devoted children, Elizabeth Conway of Newport RI, Kevin Conway of Cambridge, MA, and Danielle Bonzey of Dudley, MA; her loving siblings, her grandson Lincoln, and many nieces and nephews. Born on May 29, 1963, in...
Frances (Tanona) DiMeo
August 27, 2025
Frances (Tanona) DiMeo, 87, passed away peacefully at 1:00pm on August 27, 2025, at home with her son and daughter-in-law by her side. Her husband, Frank DiMeo, Sr., died in 2013. She was baptized and married at Our Lady of Czestochowa Church and a parishioner of St. Joan of Arc Church before moving to Northern Virginia in 2016.
Born in Worcester,...
Mary A. (Gentile) Ruggieri
August 27, 2025
Mary A. (Gentile) Ruggieri, 90, of Worcester, passed away peacefully at home on August 27, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones. She was the cherished wife of the late John (Jack) Ruggieri, with whom she shared 65 wonderful years of marriage until his passing in 2017.
Mary is survived by her devoted children: Donna McLaughlin of Oxford, Diana D’Acri and her...
Wendy Jean van Gerven
August 26, 2025
Wendy Jean (Adamonis) van Gerven, 71, of Northborough, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday, August 26, 2025.
Born in Northborough on February 2, 1954, she was the daughter of the late John J. and Edna E. (Fryer) Adamonis. She graduated from Algonquin Regional High School, Class of 1972, and later attended Salter Secretarial School.
Wendy will be remembered for her...
Michael J Cove
August 25, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Michael John Cove, a beloved husband, father, and community member. Michael, 82, of Winter Haven, FL, passed away peacefully on August 25, 2025, surrounded by family.
Born in Worcester, Massachusetts, on March 5, 1943, he was the son of the late Madeline Fredrikson and Raymond Cove. Michael proudly served his...
Carolyn J. Hagberg
August 24, 2025
Carolyn J. (Falk) Hagberg, 95, a resident of Boylston and daughter of Carl and Helga (Sjostrom) Falk passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 24, 2025 in her home surrounded by her loving daughters.
Carolyn was predeceased by her husband of 65 years, William R. Hagberg. She leaves behind her sister Nancy Dyer of Kissimmee, FL, her devoted children, Pamela J. Szatek...
Kenneth J. Lapierre
August 23, 2025
Kenneth J. Lapierre, 59, of Worcester, passed away Saturday, August 23, 2025.
Born in Worcester on October 20, 1965. Kenneth was the son of the late Eldege and Carol (Holmes) Lapierre.
Kenneth is survived by his loving siblings, Pamela Maskill and Garrett Lapierre; his dear niece, Kristie Stebbins; and his adored great nephews, Brian and Carson.
A Memorial Mass will be held for...
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