Obituaries

June 28, 2022

Reidar “Ray” Pedersen, 94, of Shrewsbury, was born in Oslo, Norway on January 21, 1928 and passed peacefully on June 28, 2022.  His parents, Georg and Borghild Pedersen are predeceased, as are his three brothers, Corra Pedersen, Rolf Pedersen and Egil Pedersen. 

Rei had a talent for engines and worked as an ace mechanic in Norway.  During World War...

June 27, 2022

Angelo W. Bonofiglio, 43 of Clinton, passed away suddenly in his sleep, Monday, June 27, 2022.  He was welcomed into the arms of his mother in heaven Susan who passed away in 2016. 

Angelo was born in Worcester, the son of Albert Bonofiglio, Jr. and the late Susan J. (Russell) Bonofiglio; 

He graduated from Worcester Boys Trade, grew...

June 27, 2022

Anna Mae Gentile, 86, a lifelong resident of Worcester and her beloved Italian neighborhood, of Shrewsbury Street, passed away peacefully, Monday, June 27th 2022, after a period of declining health.  She joins in heaven, her parents Michael and Antoinette ( Pasquale) Gentile , two brothers , Joseph Gentile of Shrewsbury and Dominic Gentile of Worcester , and more recently her...

June 26, 2022

A Funeral Mass will be on Saturday, July 16, at 10 a.m. in Saint Bernard's Church of Our Lady of Providence Parish, 228 Lincoln Street, Worcester. Please go directly to the church.  Interment will follow in Saint John's Cemetery.

Janie Casello Bouges, 60, of Bolton, formerly of Auburn and Worcester, passed away in the comfort of her home, surrounded by...

June 25, 2022

June 25, 2022

June 24, 2022

Paul R. LaPierre, 86, of Shrewsbury, passed away on the evening of Friday, June 24th, 2022, at UMass Hospital in Worcester. Paul LaPierre was born in Worcester, MA on January 9, 1937. He was one of six children of the late Joseph and Helen (St. George) LaPierre.

Paul was a loving husband to Janice M (Richmond) who enjoyed 61 years...

June 22, 2022

Peter D DiPadua, Sr. 95 of Worcester died peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Wednesday June 22, 2022.  Born in Shrewsbury, Peter was one of eleven children born to Francesco and Marianna (Impagnatello) DiPadua. 

Peter leaves his daughter Debra F. Tambeau and her husband Robert, his son Peter Jr. and his wife Sharon, his honorary daughter Christi...

June 20, 2022

June 19, 2022

Maurice P. Ventura, 92, of Worcester passed away peacefully Sunday, June 19, 2022, after a period of declining health.

Maurice was born in Worcester, the son of Italian immigrants, Peter, and Angelina (Fiorentino) Ventura. He attended Worcester Boys Trade School and joined the U.S. Navy during the Korean War, serving his country proudly aboard a destroyer. Upon discharge and return...

June 19, 2022

Eleanor M. “Nan” (Johnson) Kristo, 94, of Worcester, passed away on Sunday, June 19, 2022, at Rose Monahan Hospice Residence.  She is reunited with her beloved husband of sixty-one years, Paul P. Kristo, who predeceased her in April 2012, and with her son, David R. Kristo who died in 2004.

Nan is survived by four children, James P. Kristo and...

June 18, 2022

Nicholas J. Grande, Sr. of Auburn, two days short of his 87th birthday passed away on Saturday, June 18, 2022, after a period of declining health.

Nicholas was born June 20th, 1935, in Worcester, one of four children of Dr. Joseph A. Grande and Helen C. (Byra) Grande. He grew up on Eastern Ave in Worcester and graduated from North...

June 15, 2022

Isabel “Bella” (Brescia) DiMauro, 87, of Worcester, formerly of Sterling and Leominster, passed away peacefully Wednesday, June 15, 2022, after a period of declining health.

Bella was born in Worcester, the daughter of Francesco and Angelina (Capurso) Brescia. Raised in Worcester, she graduated from Worcester Girls Trade School. Bella then went on to work for many companies in the Plastics...

June 13, 2022

Virginia A Connors 87 of Worcester died peacefully on Monday, June 13, 2022 at the Notre Dame Long Term Care of Worcester.  Born in Newton Ma, Virginia was the daughter of the late Joseph J and Edythe J. (McManus) Deffely, and wife of the late Mark Connors who died in 1993.  Virginia was a registered nurse in local nursing homes...

June 13, 2022

Keith Colby Leighton, 33 of Worcester, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, June 13, 2022 at home.

Keith was born in Worcester where he attended North High School.  He worked for many years at Dunkin Donuts in Northborough. In his spare time, Keith enjoyed playing the guitar and loves music.

Keith is survived by his mother, Diane Cohn Esper and her...

June 12, 2022

Alan J. Alcorn, 72, of Worcester, passed away with his devoted wife Bernice gathered at his bedside Sunday, June 12th, 2022, after an extended period of declining health.

Alan was born in Worcester,  son of the late Christine (Fortier) Alcorn who passed away in May of 2021, and Samuel Alcorn. He graduated from Doherty High school and New England School...

June 12, 2022

Anna “Nina” (Palermo) Rosiello, 85, a longtime Shrewsbury resident, passed away peacefully, Sunday, June 12th, 2022, joining in heaven her one true love, best friend, and husband of 52 years Joseph J. Rosiello.

Anna was born November 24, 1936, in Worcester a daughter of Saverino and Carolina (Sabetta) Palermo. She graduated from Commerce High School and has lived in Shrewsbury...

June 11, 2022

Bruce T. Capman of Worcester, MA (70 years of age), former Executive Health Officer for the Board of Health in the Town of Hingham died Saturday June 11, 2022. Born in Worcester, Bruce was the son of the late Donald W. Capman and Winifred T. (Arnold) Vient.

Bruce is survived by his two sons, Nicholas T. Capman and his wife...

June 10, 2022

Reverend Willie G. Johnson, Jr., 75 of Manchester, NH., formerly on Worcester, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 10, 2022 at Community Hospice Home in Merrimack, NH. with his family by his side.

Willie was born on September 12, 1946 in Welch, West Virginia, one of six children to the late Willie G. and Mary O. (Shelton) Johnson, Sr.  He...

June 9, 2022