Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA

Dale E. Cignetti

Dale E. Cignetti

June 2, 2023

Dale E. (Furbish) Cignetti, 71, a longtime resident of Shrewsbury, passed away at home on Friday, June 2, 2023.

Dale was born in Worcester, a daughter of the late Clyde J. and Helen (Eager) Furbish. She grew up in Westborough where she was a graduate of Westborough High School.  She later earned her degree in nursing from Deaconess Hospital School...

Howard H. Byfield

Howard H. Byfield

June 1, 2023

Howard H. Byfield, 68, of Warren, died Thursday, June 1, 2023, in Baystate Wing Hospital in Palmer after battling an illness for several years.  He leaves his son, Howard H. Byfield, II of Worcester; a daughter, Latisha Broomfield of Worcester; his mother, Dorothy (Taylor) Spence of Shrewsbury; his siblings, Desmond, Marlon, Melvin Byfield, all of Worcester; Craig Spence of Boston,...

William "Billy" Brennan

William "Billy" Brennan

May 27, 2023

William V. “Billy” Brennan, 89, of Shrewsbury, formerly of Florida and Grafton, passed away Saturday, May 27th, 2023, at home with the family he loved gathered by his side, his wife of 57 years, Phyllis passed away on March 19th.

Billy was born in Boston the son of Irish immigrants Joseph and Mary (King) Brennan. He grew up in Boston...

Elizabeth Henry

Elizabeth Henry

May 27, 2023

Elizabeth “Betty” M. (Breen) Henry, 80, died May 27, 2023, at Dodge Park Rest Home in Worcester after a years-long battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. She was the wife of the late Robert R. Henry, to whom she was married for 43 years.  Born May 4, 1943, in Worcester, she was the daughter of the late Frederick and Marion (Bragg) Breen....

Marvin M. Mathis

Marvin M. Mathis

May 23, 2023



Marvin M. Mathis, age 42, of Boston, Massachusetts, died on Tuesday, May 23, 2023.  Marvin was born on July 16, 1980, in Springfield, Massachusetts. He is survived by his husband, Noel C (Dandley) Mathis; his mother, Janet Mathis; a sister Gwen; and niece Honor Mathis of Worcester, Massachusetts; and brother Quincy Mathis of Chicago, Illinois. Visiting hours from 4...

Michael "Coach" Clark

Michael "Coach" Clark

May 23, 2023

Michael “Coach” Clark, 63, loving husband, father, and son, passed away Tuesday, May 23, 2023, at home surrounded by his loved ones.

Born October 9, 1959 to W. Buckley Clark and Gae (Strong) Clark, Michael touched the lives of all who knew him. Michael enjoyed all sports and actively coached youth baseball (Tom Ash Little League) and basketball (YMCA, Friendly...

Ann (Maalouf) Ansara

Ann (Maalouf) Ansara

May 22, 2023

Ann (Maalouf) Ansara, 78, of Worcester, a devoted wife, mother and grandmother, and friend, passed away Monday, May 22nd 2023 surrounded by the ones she loved most.

Ann was born in 1945 in Aita El Foukhar, the daughter of Elias and Hafiza (Kassis) Maalouf. Ann was a loving, hardworking mother and grandmother. After getting married to Andrew Ansara, immigrated to...

Mark P. Murray

Mark P. Murray

May 22, 2023

Mark Paul Murray, 67, an adored husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away on May 22, 2023, after a yearlong battle with cancer. At the time of his passing, Mark lived with his wife Emily Murray in West Boylston, Massachusetts. 

Mark leaves behind his beloved wife Emily Murray, who he laughed his way through life with for...

Anthony Francis Locantore

Anthony Francis Locantore

May 18, 2023

Anthony Francis Locantore, 93, of Worcester, MA passed away May 18, 2023, at Christopher House after a period of declining health. Born in Worcester to Joseph and Addolorata (Parisi) Locantore, he was the beloved husband of the late Dorothy A. (Turco) Locantore and cherished father of Anthony P. Locantore and his wife Donna, of Sturbridge and Paul A. Locantore of...

Linda (Gilbert) Field

Linda (Gilbert) Field

May 18, 2023

Linda (Gilbert) Field, affectionally known as Nanny, passed peacefully in her sleep on Thursday May 18, 2023 in the presence of loved ones. She spent her final days surrounded by family. She was born in Worcester, but recently moved to Hubbardston, MA. She spent most of her life as a homemaker and stay-at-home mother. A matter of pride for her...

Charles F McCarthy, Jr.,

Charles F McCarthy, Jr.,

May 17, 2023

Charles F. McCarthy, Jr., 81, of Worcester, MA, passed away on May 17, 2023. Born to the late Charles F. and Alice (Skerrit) McCarthy, he was the beloved longtime companion of Diane Niford and cherished father of Kerry Ruby and her husband Alvvin and Erin McCarthy. He also leaves two grandchildren, Ava Butt and Maxwell Ruby, a sister, Rosemary Welch,...

Victor "Perry" Sacco

Victor "Perry" Sacco

May 17, 2023

Victor A. “Perry” Sacco, 100, a lifelong Worcester resident, and Del Ray Beach, Florida “snowbird” passed away peacefully with loved ones gathered at his side, on Wednesday, May 17, 2023, after a brief illness.   

Born and raised in Worcester, Perry was the son of Joseph and Pasqua (Martocchio) Sacco.  He graduated from Commerce High and joined the U.S. Army...

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