Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA

Larry E Flowers

Larry E Flowers

August 29, 2023

Larry E. Flowers, 84, of Worcester, MA passed away on August 29, 2023, at home surrounded by loved ones, after a period of declining health. He was the beloved husband of Louise (Waldeck) and loving father of Larry E. Flowers, Jr. (Sandy) of Worcester, Pam Soucie of Leicester, and Vicki Flowers of Worcester. He also leaves his cherished grandchildren Kris,...

Walter G. Thomas, Jr.

Walter G. Thomas, Jr.

August 27, 2023

Walter G. Thomas Jr, 82, of Worcester, MA passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 27 with his beloved family at his side. Walter was a humble man known for his gentle demeanor, generosity, and grace.

He is survived by his four children, Sandra Ellis and her husband Arthur; Brian Thomas; Sharon Thomas and her partner Mohammed Djamshidi; and Denise Thomas,...

Robert "Muff" DesRosiers

Robert "Muff" DesRosiers

August 25, 2023

Robert “Muff” DesRosiers, 55 of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 25, 2023 at St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center in Boston after a period of declining health.

Muff was born in Worcester, a son of the late Robert G. DesRosiers and Mary Comeau. He graduated from North High School, Class of 1986 and has been a resident of Worcester all...

Anthony J Campanile

Anthony J Campanile

August 24, 2023

Anthony “Tony” J. Campanile, Jr., 62, of Worcester passed away suddenly on August 24, 2023, at UMass Memorial Medical Center, after being stricken ill at home. He was the beloved son of Angela (D’Onofrio) Campanile of Worcester and the cherished brother of Juliann Ciuffredo (Leonard) and Vincent Campanile, both of Worcester. He also leaves behind his nieces, Bianca and Geena...

Carolyn A. Grenier

Carolyn A. Grenier

August 23, 2023

Carolyn A. Grenier, 80, of Worcester, MA passed away peacefully with family by her side on August 23, 2023, at Notre Dame Long Term Care in Worcester, after a short period of declining health. She was the beloved wife of 63 years of James Grenier, and the loving mother of Patricia Stankiewicz (Chuck) of North Carolina, James Grenier (Janet) of...

John J DiIorio

John J DiIorio

August 22, 2023

John J. DiIorio, aka, “John Da Barber” 93, of Worcester, prominent local business owner, devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away at home, surrounded by the family he loved, Tuesday, August 22, 2023. 

John was born in Utica, NY, the son of Italian immigrants, Gerardo, and Bridgetta (Alicandro) DiIorio. Raised in upstate NY, John because of family medical...

Marianne F. Peterson-LeBlanc

Marianne F. Peterson-LeBlanc

August 21, 2023

Marianne F. (Roche) Peterson-LeBlanc, 66 of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 21, 2023 with her family by her side.

Marianne was born on July 10, 1957, a daughter of Diane F. Markowski and the late John Joseph Roche. She was a graduate of Burncoat Senior High School and later received an associate degree from Quinsigamond Community College. Marianne...

Nancy (Lewis) Mastrototoro

Nancy (Lewis) Mastrototoro

August 21, 2023

Nancy L Mastrototoro, 86, a longtime Shrewsbury resident, devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away Monday August 21st, 2023, with devoted family members gathered at her side.  

Nancy was born in Waltham, the daughter of Lauren F. and Gertrude V. (Joudrey) Lewis.  Raised and educated in Worcester, Nancy married the “Love of her Life” Peter Mastrototoro, in 1958 and...

Carole F. McDermott

Carole F. McDermott

August 19, 2023

Carole F. (Marrone) McDermott, 88, beloved wife, mother and grandmother, longtime resident of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 19, 2023 at The Overlook in Charlton with her family by her side. 

Carole was born in Worcester, off Shrewsbury Street, the daughter of the late George and Antoinette (Santora) Marrone and was a graduate from Commerce High School.  ...

Dr. Gail (Walsh) Debs, DC

Dr. Gail (Walsh) Debs, DC

August 19, 2023

Dr. Gail C. (Walsh) Debs, 65 of Westborough, passed away surrounded by loved ones at home, Saturday, August 19, 2023, after a period of declining health. 

Gail was born in Detroit, Michigan, the daughter of James F. and Mabel A.T. (Bunnell) Walsh.  Educated in Michigan, she graduated from Franklin High School in Livonia, she earned her bachelor’s degree from...

Joseph P. Belsito, Jr.

Joseph P. Belsito, Jr.

August 18, 2023

Joseph P. Belsito, Jr., 67 of Worcester passed away surrounded by loved ones, Friday, August 18, 2023, after a period of declining health.  

Joe was born in Worcester, one of seven children of Joseph P. “Joe Balls” Belsito, Sr., and Anne (Martellotta) Belsito.  He grew up on Natick Street, graduated from Worcester vocational high school class of 1974. Joe...

Luis A. Ramos

Luis A. Ramos

August 18, 2023

Luis A. Ramos, 81, of Worcester, passed away Friday, August 18, 2023 at home surrounded by the ones he loved. 

Luis was born in Toa Alta, Puerto Rico, one of ten children of Nicolas and Esperanza (Perez) Ramos.  Raised in Puerto Rico, Luis came to Worcester over 35 years ago.   Luis worked as a machinist for various factories in...

Cheryl "Tootie" (Fanion) Poirier

Cheryl "Tootie" (Fanion) Poirier

August 16, 2023

Cheryl A. “Tootie” Poirier, 65, a lifelong Worcester resident passed away surrounded by loved ones, Wednesday, August 16, 2023, after a courageous health battle.

Cheryl was born in Worcester, the day after Christmas, December 26, 1958, one of eight children of Catherine (Capuano) Fanion and the late, Earl E. Fanion.   She graduated from North High and married her childhood sweetheart...

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