Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA

Beverly A DiLeo

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

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

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,...

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...

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