Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA
Thomas J. Cullinane
September 25, 2023
Thomas Joseph Cullinane of Worcester, a loving husband, father, and grandfather, died on Monday, September 25, 2023. He will be lovingly remembered by his beloved wife of 60 years, Gail (Durling) Cullinane; daughter, Jane Burdett, her husband Francis and their three sons, Cullin, Addison and Gibson, all of Brewster, NY; daughter, Julie Kinney, her husband Jeffrey, and their two sons,...
Jonathan G. Godwin
September 25, 2023
Jonathan G. Godwin, 46, of Auburn, MA, passed away on September 25, 2023, at UMass Memorial Hospital from injuries sustained from a motor vehicle accident. Jonathan was born April 6, 1977, in Boston to John and Dorothy (Glogowski) Godwin, and spent his early years in Belmont, MA. As a young child he was considerate, protective, and inquisitive, and his mother...
John William Medbury
September 21, 2023
John Medbury, husband of Linda Cavaioli, died on September 21, 2023, after a lengthy illness.
John was born January 16, 1950, in Cazenovia, New York and was one of seven children. Throughout his life, John was devoted to the Boys Scouts and was ultimately elected to be a member of the Order of the Arrow.
He graduated from Cazenovia High...
Mahasin Mae (Wehbe) Yanni
September 18, 2023
Worcester – Mahasin “Mae” Yanni, 80, of Worcester, a devoted wife, mother, and teta went home to be with our LORD & Savior, Jesus Christ, while surrounded by her family, on Monday, September 18th, 2023.
Mahasin was born on November 7, 1942, and was raised in Kfarshima, Lebanon. She was one of seven children of Toufic and Samia Wehbe. Mahasin...
Robert J Cote
September 15, 2023
Robert J. Cote, 98, of Dudley passed away Friday, September 15th, 2023, after being stricken ill at home. He is welcomed into heaven by his devoted wife, Beverly Ann, daughters, Michele Cote, and Patricia Camosse.
Robert was born June 8, 1925, one of eleven children of Frederick A. and Evelyn M. (Rivers) Cote. He graduated from Commerce High...
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...