Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA
Gail M. Nichols
September 15, 2023
Gail M. (Tower) Nichols, 67 of Worcester, passed away on Friday, September 15, 2023 at home after years with Parkinson’s Disease.
Gail was born in Worcester, a daughter of the late Harold and Blanche (Cyr) Tower. She graduated from Doherty High School and has resided in Worcester all her life. Gail worked most recently as an administrative assistant with UMass...
Roy M. Samra
September 13, 2023
Roy M. Samra, 86, a lifelong resident of Greater Worcester and local business owner, passed away on Wednesday, September 13, 2023, surrounded by his family.
Roy was born on August 9, 1937, one of three sons of Lebanese immigrants, George Samra Sr., and Sadie (Abraham) Samra. Raised in the Lebanese neighborhood of Grafton Hill, he graduated from Commerce High School...
Ruth Rose (Aboody) Welsh
September 13, 2023
Ruth Rose (Aboody) Welsh, 87, of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 13, 2023, at Rose Monahan Hospice Residence in Worcester.
Ruth is survived by; two sons, Joseph A. Welsh of Westminster, CA, Charles J. Welsh and his wife Diane of Worcester; two daughters, Deborah A. Poti and her husband Anthony of Worcester, and Rose M. Welsh, and her...
Bruce E Goodro
September 12, 2023
Bruce Eric Goodro of Worcester passed peacefully in his home on Tuesday, September 12 surrounded by loved ones, including his wife Nancy Gunning, his sons Nathan and Matthew, his brother Brian, his daughters-in-law Danielle (nee Gamache) and Amanda (nee Bates), and his beloved dog, Finnegan.
Bruce was born in Ware, Massachusetts to Wallace and Ernestine (nee Brusso). Bruce attended Assumption...
Francis P. Paciello
September 11, 2023
Francis P. Paciello, 93, of East Sandwich, formerly of Worcester and Plainville, passed away on Monday, September 11, 2023, in Falmouth Hospital. He is reunited with his wife, Althea (Notargiacomo) Paciello.
Francis is survived by three sons, Bernie W. Paciello and his wife Shirley, with whom he lived, Paul F. Paciello and his wife Susan of Princeton, and Robert...
Alfred E. Forjette
September 10, 2023
Alfred E. Forjette, 80, of Worcester, passed away at his home on Sunday, September 10, 2023.
Predeceased by his beloved loving wife, Joan I. (Kasprzak) Forjette, he leaves three children, Kevin P. Forjette and his wife Anita of Switzerland, Kristin M. Vasel (Forjette) of Worcester, and David M. Forjette of Worcester. Alfred is the son of the late Joseph O....
Robert Dean Gannon, Jr.
September 9, 2023
Robert D. Gannon, Jr.,75 of Worcester, formerly of Shrewsbury and Grafton, a Vietnam Veteran, passed away September 2023 in the University of Massachusetts. Funeral services will be held Thursday, January 11, 2024 at 10 am in the MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 370 Plantation St. A period of calling hours will be held Thursday, January 11th from 9 am to...
Candace Buffone
September 6, 2023
Candace “Candy” ”Bo” Buffone, 61, a sweet, authentic, and sensitive individual of Worcester passed away Wednesday, September 6, 2023, with her sister MaryLou & her husband Jim gathered at her bedside. Candy was born with a severe case of Marfan Syndrome and withstood its life-long challenges with good cheer and a lively sense of humor.
Candy was born in Worcester,...
Lori A D'Antonino
September 4, 2023
Lori A. D ’Antonino, 47 a lifelong resident of Worcester passed away unexpectedly Monday, September 4, 2023.
Lori was born in Worcester, one of two daughters of Anthony “Tony” D ‘Antonino and the late Mary (Norton) D ‘Antonino. Raised and educated in Worcester Lori graduated from Burncoat High School where she was a member and actively involved with The...
William R. Padovano
September 3, 2023
William R. Padovano, 78, a longtime resident of Charlton, passed away after suffering a medical incident on Sunday September 3rd, 2023, while vacationing in Aruba. Bill was born on February 8th, 1945, in Worcester. He was one of seven children of Patsy "General" and Katherine M. (Fuginiti) Padovano. He grew up in the Union Hill neighborhood of Worcester, before marrying...
Stanley R. Gustafson
September 2, 2023
Stanley R. Gustafson, 67 of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 2, 2023 at Rose Monahan Hospice Home.
Stanley was born in Worcester, a son of the late Stanley R. and Lucienne (LeBlanc) Gustafson. He worked as a machine operator at Allied Machine Products for many years before he retired in 2017. Stanley continued to keep busy and...
Barbara Morin
September 1, 2023
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Barbara H. (Zereski) Morin on Friday, September 1, 2023, surrounded by loved ones. She is survived by her children John Marino and his wife Diane, Paul Marino and his wife Tammy, Nicole Marino and her fiancé Ted Croteau. She also leaves her grandchildren, Stephanie, Paul, Jr., and Chris, and...
Kathleen T. McCarthy
August 31, 2023
Kathleen T. (Kelley) McCarthy, 63, of Boylston, MA passed away August 31, 2023, after a lengthy battle with Dementia, with her husband John by her side. Born to the late Donald and Patricia (Bennett) Kelley, Sr., she was the beloved sister of James Kelley and his partner Donna Jones, of Fitchburg, John Kelley and his wife Deborah (Drew) of Dudley,...
Beverly A DiLeo
August 31, 2023
Beverly A. (Bullock) DiLeo, 91, of Worcester, died peacefully on Thursday, August 31, 2023, in the Jewish Healthcare Center. She was born on August 9, 1932, in Baldwinsville, MA; she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Silvia (Monett) Bullock and has lived in Worcester most of her life. Beverly was a graduate of Narragansett Regional High School. Beverly...
Hazel Lucille Jones
August 31, 2023
Lucille Jones, born Hazel Lucille Hampton on December 7, 1925, in Worcester, MA, peacefully passed away on August 31, 2023, at the age of 97 in Fresno, CA. She was the cherished daughter of Everett B Hampton and Hazel Mary (Morris) Hampton.
Lucille, known affectionately by her preferred name, was a woman of deep faith and a member of John...
Linda (Bricault) Nater
August 30, 2023
Linda G. (Bricault) Nater, 75, a lifelong Worcester resident passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, August 30, 2023 surrounded by her loving family.
Linda was born Worcester, March 29, 1948, a daughter of Ferdinand J. and Audrey (Marengo) Bricault.
Linda is survived by her three children, Mark P. Fair and his wife Jennifer of Worcester, Tammy L. Kahale of Sutton,...