Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA
William F. Fahlin
July 9, 2026
William “Bill” Fahlin, 63, of Auburn, Massachusetts, passed away on July 9, 2026.
Born on August 8, 1962, in Worcester, Massachusetts, Bill was deeply proud of his roots. He built his life in Charlton, where he lived for more than 30 years and formed lifelong friendships that became like family. Later, he and Jennifer made their home in Auburn. Bill was...
Jeffrey N Berthiaume
July 9, 2026
Jeffrey Norman Berthiaume, 84, of West Boylston, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 9, 2026, with the family he loved gathered at his side following complications from surgery.
Born on November 11, 1942, in Worcester, Massachusetts, the eldest of seven children, Jeffrey was the son of Elizabeth Ollis Berthiaume and Gaston Berthiaume. He attended Assumption Academy in Worcester before proudly...
Elizabeth A. Wilder
July 9, 2026
Elizabeth A. “Betty” (Valeri) Wilder, 81, of Shrewsbury, passed away on Thursday, July 9, 2026, in the comfort of her immaculate home, surrounded by loving family.
Betty, as she was lovingly known, is survived by her two children, Sherri Crawford and David Wilder and his wife Rosemarie; a niece and nephew; cousins, and dear friends. She was predeceased by her sister,...
Linda L. Fisher
July 8, 2026
Linda L. “Mama G” (Taylor) Fisher, 65 of Hyannis, passed away peacefully in her home on Wednesday, July 8, 2026 with her family by her side.
Linda was born in Pensacola, Florida, the daughter of the late Elex and Laura (Forest) Taylor. After her high school graduation, Linda continued her education and earned an associate’s degree in billing and coding from...
Michael F. Lessard
July 7, 2026
Michael F. Lessard, 67, passed away on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, at UMass Hospital in Worcester, after been stricken ill at home. His wife of thirty-five years, Jill A. (Bistany) Lessard, predeceased him in March 2022.
Michael is survived by a sister, Mary Jane Clark and her husband Mark of Phillipston; a brother, Martin “Marty” Lessard and his wife Jacqueline of...
Christine "Chris" (Lajoie) Bisceglia
July 6, 2026
Christine “Chris” E. (Lajoie) Bisceglia, 74, of Dudley, formerly of Shrewsbury, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 6, 2026, surrounded by the family she loved so deeply, after a courageous battle with cancer.
A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, Chris lived a life defined by love, generosity, and selflessness. Her warmth, kindness, and compassion touched everyone she met, and...
Giuseppe "Joe" D'Andrea
July 6, 2026
Giuseppe “Joe” D’Andrea, 82, of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 6, 2026, surrounded by the family he cherished.
Joe was born in San Nicola la Strada, Caserta, Italy, the son of Pietro and Antoinetta (Rossetti) D’Andrea. Raised in Italy, Giuseppe served in the Italian Army, as a Swiss Guard trainer for the Vatican Holy See and was a boxer....
Jan (Kilbourne) Leary
July 4, 2026
Jan Leary (known as Jani to all who loved her), of Shrewsbury, passed away peacefully on July 4th, 2026 in the loving embrace of her two adoring daughters, Dani and Kelly, who made her life complete, and Denis, her lifelong best friend and husband of 25 years.
Born in 1956 to the late Elliot and Edith (Green) Kilbourne, Jani was one...
Helen M. Isaac
July 3, 2026
Helen M. (MacKoul) Isaac, 99, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, July 3, 2026 surrounded by her loving family. She is survived by her three loving daughters- Elizabeth Persinger and her husband Richard of Millbury, Susan Besse and her husband Arthur of Jacksonville, FL, and Joanne Reegan of Worcester; seven grandchildren- Charles Arnold, Tracy Laraia, Tara Bulak, Kimberly Arnold,...
H. Stanley Stoney, Jr.
July 2, 2026
It is with a heavy heart that the family announces the passing of H. Stanley Stoney, Jr., 88, of Shrewsbury, on Thursday, July 2, 2026.
Stanley was born in Burlington, Vermont, on August 23, 1937, to the late Howard Sr. and Muriel (Smith) Stoney.
Stanley was renowned for his love of his alma mater, Lehigh University, where he loved playing football and...
Phyllis (Morin) Dick
June 28, 2026
Phyllis R. (Morin) Dick, 93, of Worcester, passed away peacefully, on Sunday, June 28, 2026.
Phyllis was born in Worcester, one of two children of Philip and Alice (Vigneault) Morin. She was raised in Holden and Worcester and after high school, she worked as a drafting clerk in the engineering department of New England Telephone. She then married and moved to...
Mary Laramee
June 28, 2026
Mary D. (Granger) Laramee, 77 of Auburn, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 28, 2026 at the Jewish Healthcare Center with her family by her side.
Mary was born in Worcester, a daughter of the late George R. and Katherine (Michalak) Granger and was a graduate of Commerce High School, Class of 1966. She worked as a dispatcher for NSTAR, now...
Maureen F Trotto
June 28, 2026
Maureen F. Trotto, 77, a lifelong resident of Worcester, passed away Sunday, June 28th 2026 surrounded by love
Born in Worcester, Maureen was the oldest daughter of the late Saverio “Sam” and Frances “Frannie” Trotto, and is now reunited in Heaven with them and her daughter, Michele Marie Smith. Maureen will be lovingly remembered by her siblings, Marie-Annette Amato, Paula...
Jacqueline A. Bradshaw
June 28, 2026
In Loving Memory of
Jacqueline A. (Brown) Bradshaw
1948 – 2026
Jacqueline A. (Brown) Bradshaw, 77, of Worcester, passed away, while surrounded by loving family on Sunday, June 28, 2026, at Holy Trinity Nursing and Rehabilitation. She is reunited in God’s Heavenly Kingdom with her son, Calvin Bradshaw, Jr., who predeceased her in 1998.
Jacqueline is survived by a son, George E. Bradshaw of...
Dr. Mary K. Alexander
June 26, 2026
“When the bus of opportunity comes, you get on it.” This was one of the many guiding philosophies by which Dr. Mary K. Alexander, EdD, MS, RN, CNP lived her life. Born on May 19, 1943 in Rutland, Vermont, to Caddy Nostrum Alexander and Percy Alexander, Mary K. lived a life grounded in purpose, service, and compassion.
She passed away peacefully...
Martha J. St. Laurent
June 26, 2026
Martha J. (Dinino) St. Laurent, 78 of Webster, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 26, 2026, at The Reservoir in Marlborough with her family by her side.
Martha was born in Worcester, a daughter of the late Joseph P. and Lucy (Garofoli) Dinino. She worked for many years as an administrative assistant for various companies throughout her career before retiring. Martha...
June I. Carelli
June 26, 2026
June I. (Gunnarson) Carelli, 101, of Worcester, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home, Friday, June 26, 2026. She was predeceased by her devoted husband of forty years, Paul Carelli.
June is survived by five children, Paul Carelli and his wife Cynthia of North Grafton, Thomas Carelli and his wife Suzanne of Oxford, Timothy Carelli and his wife Bonnie...
Vincent Casamassima, Jr.
June 25, 2026
Vincent passed away peacefully on June 25th, at Memorial Hospital, after a period of declining health. He leaves behind his wife, Joan Casamassima, his high school sweetheart whom he married on June 1, 1958, and for the next 68 years shared a cherished relationship. He was a resident of Worcester for many years before moving to Northborough. Vincent leaves behind...
James M. Novia
June 25, 2026
James M. Novia, 75, of Worcester, passed away on Thursday, June 25, 2026, at Saint Francis Home, surrounded by loving family members.
James is survived by a daughter, Kimberly Novia; two sons, Justian Novia and Jeffery Novia; a brother, Steven Novia; four sisters, Debra Dalbec, Ann Brooks, Maureen Loubier, and Cathy Maraglia and her husband Cliff; five grandchildren, Alexis and Donovan...
Anthony J. Morano, Jr.
June 24, 2026
Anthony J. Morano, Jr., 72, of Worcester, passed away on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at UMass Hospital, with his two sons at his bedside.
Anthony is survived by his two sons, Michael R. Morano and Matthew J. Morano, both of Grafton; nieces, nephews, friends, and countless lives he’s touched. Anthony was born in Worcester, son of the late, Anthony and Yvonne...
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