Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA

Mary E. Olson

Mary E. Olson

December 6, 2011

Mary E. (Majors) Olson, 97, of Boylston died peacefully Tuesday December 6, 2011 in the Christopher House surrounded by her loving family. Her husband of 55 years George T. Olson died in 1994. Mary is survived by five sons; George P. Olson and his wife Eleanor, Peter P. Olson, John P. Olson and his wife Sandra, all of Boylston, Thomas...

Vivian T Healey

Vivian T Healey

December 6, 2011

Vivian T. (Richards) Healey, 83, of Worcester, formerly of Eastern Avenue, passed away on Tuesday, December 6, 2011, at Holy Trinity Long Term Care and Rehabilitation Center. Her husband, Richard X. Healey, predeceased her in 1991. Vivian is survived by a son, Mark S. Healey and his wife Ruth A. Healey; a daughter, Teresa E. Pike and her husband Richard...

Dorothy R Morano

Dorothy R Morano

December 6, 2011

Dorothy R. (DeCaro) Morano, of Worcester passed away peacefully Tuesday, December 6, 2011, with family by her side after a period of declining health. Dorothy's husband Joseph Morano passed away in 2001. She is survived by her devoted family, her son, Joseph Morano, Jr. and his wife Kathy in Illinois; her daughter, Carolyn Holmes and her husband Brad of Holden,...

Patricia A. Astrella

Patricia A. Astrella

December 2, 2011

Patricia A. Astrella (Shea), 57 of Auburn, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 2, 2011 in Saint Vincent's Hospital after a long illness. Patricia is survived by her son, Ryan Shea and his wife Jennifer of Auburn; two daughters, Lauren Boss and her husband Christopher of Auburn, Linda Giordano and son in law Mike Giordano of Florida; two brothers, Joseph...

Leonard W. Johnson,Jr.

Leonard W. Johnson,Jr.

December 2, 2011

Leonard W. Johnson, Jr., 81, of 49 Pleasant Valley Drive passed away in Saint Vincent Hospital on Friday, December 2, 2011 surrounded by his loving family after a short illness. His wife and childhood sweetheart of 59 years, Jessie I. (Bates) Johnson passed away March 11, 2010. He is survived by his 9 children, Richard, Keith, Lynnier, Tina, Leonard Johnson...

Helen C Parella

Helen C Parella

December 1, 2011

Helen C. (Catania) Parella, 97, of Worcester, passed away on Thursday, December 1, 2011, in Notre Dame Long Term Care Center. Her husband, Joseph J. Parella, predeceased her in 1967. She is survived by her two daughters, Carolyn A. Parella of Worcester and Joanne E. Haddad and her husband Nicholas of Shrewsbury; a sister, Carmela Lipari of Winona, NJ; two...

Helen R. Bourassa

Helen R. Bourassa

December 1, 2011

Helen R. (Lapierre) Bourassa, 88 of Worcester peacefully began her eternal life on December 1, 2011 after a loving farewell from her family. Helen's husband of fifty five years, Raymond Bourassa passed away in 2000. She is survived by two daughters, Linda McSweeney and her husband William and Paula Baroud and her husband Barry all of Worcester; four grandchildren, Matthew...

Robert E. Lucier

Robert E. Lucier

November 30, 2011

Robert E (Bobby) Lucier, 53, of Worcester passed away unexpectedly at his home on Wednesday November 30, 2011. He was born in Worcester, son of the late Raymond and Louise (Lizotte) Lucier and has lived here all his life. He was predeceased, in 2002 by his loving wife of 20 years, Donna (O'Rourke) Lucier. He leaves behind his three loving...

Lorenzo DePasquale

Lorenzo DePasquale

November 28, 2011

Lorenzo "Larry" DePasquale, 91, of South Grafton, formerly of Fiskdale, passed away peacefully Monday, November 28th 2011 at Homestead Hall in Worcester,MA Larry was born in Worcester, a son of Anthony and Lena (Ciani) DePasquale. He grew up in Worcester, graduated from Commerce High School. Larry then joined the U.S. Army Air Corps to serve his country during World War...

Virginia Marcoux

Virginia Marcoux

November 28, 2011

Virginia E. "Gini" (Luce) Marcoux, 86, of Worcester formerly of West Boylston, passed away peacefully Monday, November 28th 2011 after a period of declining health. Virginia's husband Norman Marcoux passed away in 2002. She is survived by her devoted three sons, Paul Marcoux of San Francisco, David Marcoux and his wife Elaine of Millbury, Gary Marcoux and his wife Catherine...

Ralph A. Masiello

Ralph A. Masiello

November 26, 2011

Ralph A. Masiello, 100, died peacefully on Saturday November 26, at the Christopher House. He was surrounded by his loving family. His wife, Christine(Turco), of 65 years, predeceased him in 2000. He leaves four children, Frank and his wife Lynis Masiello, Shirley and her husband Daniel Barlar, Joanne and her husband James Lennon and Judith and her husband Stanley Grynsel....

Marguerite E. "Peg" McGrath

Marguerite E. "Peg" McGrath

November 26, 2011

Marguerite E. "Peg" McGrath, 95 of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 26, 2011 in St. Francis Home surrounded by her devoted family. Peg is survived by two sisters, Marion Campbell of Worcester and Madeline Kennedy of Shrewsbury; several nieces and nephews, great and great great nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by a sister, Eileen O'Malley. Peg was...

Laura E. D'Errico

Laura E. D'Errico

November 24, 2011

Laura (Schenker) D'Errico, 88, of Worcester, a former resident of Shrewsbury and Falmouth died peacefully at home with her family by her side on Thursday, November 24, 2011. Laura was born on June 17, 1923, the daughter of the late Alfred and Mary (Fohey) Schenker. Laura was a wonderful mother and grandmother who loved to cook and care for her...

Ralph A. Tiscione, Sr.

Ralph A. Tiscione, Sr.

November 24, 2011

Ralph A. Tiscione, Sr., 81 of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 24, 2011 at home surrounded by his loving family. Ralph is survived by his devoted wife of fifty-two years, Stella (Harootunian) Tiscione; a son, Ralph A. Tiscione, Jr., his dear friend, Dawn Breault, a daughter, Lisa Tiscione-Rodriguez and her husband Angel; a sister, Madeline Carelli; all of...

Louis F. Monfreda

Louis F. Monfreda

November 23, 2011

Louis F. Monfreda, 89, of Worcester died peacefully Wednesday November 23, 2011 in the Christopher House surrounded by his loving family. His wife Carmella (Marchese) Monfreda died in 2000. Louis is survived by his loving family; a son Louis R. Monfreda and his wife Karen of Sterling, a son In law Forrest Thorpe Jr. four grandchildren; Chad and Michael Monfreda,...

Eva M. (Pinto) Rourke

Eva M. (Pinto) Rourke

November 22, 2011

Eva M. (Pinto) Rourke, 84 of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 23, 2011 in St. Vincent's Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Eva is survived by her devoted husband of sixty-three years, Paul F. Rourke; a son, Paul D. Rourke and his wife Wendy of Worcester; two daughters, Janice E. Freda and her husband Anthony of Enfield, CT...

Bernard Green

Bernard Green

November 22, 2011

Bernard Green, 53, of Worcester, passed away on Tuesday, November 22, 2011, in his home. He is survived by his wife of twenty-three years, Lovella (Speights) Green; a daughter, Schavone Green of Worcester; a son, Bernard M. Green of Montgomery, AL; three step-daughters, Roberta Taylor of Worcester, Makeya Washington of Orangburg, SC and Schnelle Ravenelle of Worcester; two step-sons, Antonio...

Ruth H. McMahon

Ruth H. McMahon

November 22, 2011

Ruth H. (Carraher) McMahon, 84 of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 22, 2011 at the Oakwood Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Webster, MA. Ruth's husband of sixty-two years, Thomas F. McMahon, Sr. passed away April 5, 2010. She is survived by a daughter, Karen Demuth and her husband Daniel of West Hartford, CT; two sons, Richard McMahon and...

William C. Rollins

William C. Rollins

November 21, 2011

William C. Rollins, 78 of Webster formerly of Worcester passed away Monday, November 21st after a long period of declining health. William was born in Dedham, son of Elliot Rollins and Pearl A. (Langman) Mills, husband of Antionnette (Toni) Rollins. He grew up in Dedham and resided in Chelmsford prior to moving to Worcester. He graduated from ITT Tech in...

Thomas A. Boisvert

Thomas A. Boisvert

November 21, 2011

Thomas A. Boisvert, 45, of Somerville, formerly of Worcester, passed away Monday, November 21, 2011 in his home. He leaves behind his mother, Barbara (Black) Boisvert of Worcester, two brothers, Paul and John Boisvert of Worcester; two sisters, Barbara LeMaire of Charlton and Anne Mongeon of Sturbridge and many aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his father,...

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