Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA
Janet E Marshall
March 18, 2023
Janet E. Marshall, 82, of Douglas, MA and Bradford, ME passed away March 18, 2023, after a period of declining health. She was born April 23, 1940, in Willimantic, ME, a daughter of Walter and Louise (Allen) Stone.
She leaves behind two children, Randolph G. Marshall and his wife Linda of Hermon, ME, and Patricia A. Marshall and her...
George F Burton
March 16, 2023
George F. Burton, Jr. 60, a lifelong Worcester resident was called home to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, March 16, 2023. “I waited patiently for the Lord; he turned to me and heard my cry” psalm 40:1.
George was born in Worcester, the son of George F. Burton, Sr. and Rosemarie A. (Cursi) Burton. Raised here, he...
Richard S. Flynn
March 15, 2023
Richard S. “Dick” Flynn, 78, a lifelong Worcester resident, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, March 15, 2023, after a period of declining health, which was spent surrounded by the family he loved.
Dick was born in Worcester, the son of Irish immigrants, Christopher and Emma (McMahon) Flynn. After graduating from Worcester Boys Trade, he joined the U.S. Army....
Paul Richard Zenaro
March 15, 2023
Paul Richard Zenaro, 56, of Fayetteville, Arkansas, formerly of Sturbridge and Shrewsbury, passed away on March 15, 2023, surrounded by loved ones as he ended his extended battle with a rare cancer, malignant Myoepithelioma.
Paul was born on August 16, 1966, in Worcester, Massachusetts, the son of Ronald and Carol (Giarusso) Zenaro. He graduated from St. John’s High School class...
Roger W. Lavallee
March 15, 2023
Roger W. Lavallee, 70 of Charlton formerly of Worcester, passed away on Wednesday, March 15, 2023 at UMass Hospital.
Roger was born in Worcester, a son of the late Henry Lavallee and Barbara M. (Masterson) Morrow. He attended Worcester Public Schools and lived in Worcester all his life until moving to Charlton 12 years ago. Roger worked as a maintenance...
Bridget (Betti) Simoncini
March 14, 2023
Bridget A Simoncini, 80, of Florida, passed away at home Tuesday surrounded by her beloved family. She was born on August 16th, 1942, daughter of the late Alfred Betti and Christine (Mattero) Betti.
She attended Beal High School and was a life-long resident of Shrewsbury and partial resident of Boynton Beach, Florida. Bridget was an entrepreneur with a successful...
Carol (Archambeault) Whitenett
March 14, 2023
Carol F. (Archambeault) Whitenett, 80, of Orlando, Florida, previously Paxton and Worcester, passed away with family gathered at her side following a brief period of declining health.
Carol was born in Worcester, December 16, 1942, the daughter of George and Florence (Chabot) Archambeault. Raised and educated in West Boylston and Worcester, Carol worked in various positions before accepting an...
Anthony A Teixeira
March 8, 2023
Anthony A. Teixeira, Jr., “Tex” 85, a longtime Worcester resident, passed away surrounded by loved ones Wednesday March 8, 2023.
Tony was born in Milford, on October 10, 1937, the son of Anthony A. Teixeira Sr. and Julia (Bento) Teixeira. After graduating from Milford High School he joined the U.S. Navy proudly serving his country during the beginnings of Vietnam....
Frederick M. Quercio
March 8, 2023
Frederick M. “Fred” Quercio, 81 of Harwich, formerly of Worcester, passed away surrounded by the ones he loved on Wednesday, March 8, 2023. He was welcomed into heaven by the “Love of his Life” for over 60 years, his wife Sandra J. Quercio who passed away on October 27, 2019.
Fred was born in Worcester, one of four children...
Reverend Richard D. Ritacco
March 6, 2023
Reverend Richard D. Ritacco, 81, of Shrewsbury passed away peacefully, Monday, March 6, 2023, after a period of declining health.
Richard was born in Worcester, the son of Salvatore J. and Ann M. (Londergan) Ritacco. He graduated from Scared Heart Academy, class of 1960. He attended Saint Anselm College in New Hampshire and earned a bachelor’s degree from Holy Apostles...
Kathryn (Foley) Ciccolini
March 5, 2023
Kathryn M. (Foley) Ciccolini, 61, died on Sunday March 5, 2023, at her home. She was born in Worcester, on September 26, 1961, the daughter of Edward and Edna (Shorey) Ciccolini. In September of 1983 she married James “Jay” Foley. They spent the early years of their marriage in Worcester, before moving to York, Maine where they have resided for...
Jane Turley
March 4, 2023
Alice J. “Jane” Turley, 80 of Mendon, formerly of Worcester, passed away on Saturday, March 4, 2023 at Milford Regional Hospital.
Jane was born in Wisconsin Rapids, WI., a daughter of the late Edward Lee and Alice Elizabeth (Haywood) Turley. She was raised in Palmer, MA and graduated from Palmer High School. She attended St. Lawrence University where she...
Frank A Beshai
March 3, 2023
Frank A Beshai, 73, a lifelong Worcester resident passed away and went to be home with his Lord on Friday, March 3, 2023 with his devoted family, and the Lord, gathered at his side.
Frank was born in Worcester, the son of Anthony and Lenore (DiPinto) Beshai. Raised and educated here, Frank dedicated his life to his position as a...
Kathleen (Walsh) Vaillette
March 1, 2023
Kathleen M. (Walsh) Vaillette, a beloved wife, mother, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away peacefully on March 1st, 2023, surrounded by the ones she loved, after a courageous year-long battle with cancer. She was 65 years old.
Kathy was born in Worcester on March 9th, 1957, to David I. Walsh, Sr. and Mary T. (Vallely) Antul, Walsh. She attended...










