Obituaries

July 10, 2022

Charlene M. Seymour, 62 of Oxford, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 10, 2022 at The Meadows in Leicester.

Charlene was born in Worcester, a daughter of the late Hebert F. and Mary H. (Germain) Seymour. She cherished all the time spent with her family. Charlene was a member of St. John’s Church where she would regularly volunteer. 

Charlene...

July 8, 2022

Philip S. DiBenedetto, 72, of Worcester, passed away peacefully, Friday July 8, 2022, after a brief illness.

Phil was born in Worcester, on November 30, 1949, the fourth born of seven children of Pasquale and Evelyn (Coursey) DiBenedetto. He grew up in Shrewsbury, graduated from Worcester Boys Trade High School, where he learned his lifelong trade of carpentry. Phil then...

July 8, 2022

Philip J. Ohman, 88, a lifelong  Worcester resident, passed away with loved ones gathered at his side on Friday, July 8, 2022 after a period of declining health.               

Philip was one of seven children of Francis and Signe (Soderquist) Ohman.  Phil is survived  by his children, Thomas Ohman and his wife , Gayle, of Worcester,  daughter Catherine Peters and...

July 6, 2022

Antonio Salvatore “Mungie” Mangiacotti, 89 a lifelong resident of Leominster, passed away Tuesday, July 6th, 2022, after a period of declining health, with the family he loved gathered at his side. Family meant everything to him.  

Mungie, is survived by the “love of his life” for over 65 years, Rachel J. (Levesque) Mangiacotti; four children, Anthony Mangiacotti and his...

July 6, 2022

Mary ( Murgo) DiSilvestro, 96, a fixture of the Shrewsbury St. neighborhood and Our lady of Mt Carmel Church, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 6, 2022.

Mary was born in Worcester, one of nine children of Italian immigrants Domenico and Maria ( Pellegrino ) Murgo.  Raised on DeMarco Terrace off Shrewsbury St., Mary attended Worcester public schools and graduated...

July 5, 2022

Shirley M. (Lane) Remillard, 97, of Worcester, MA, passed away on July 5,2022, surrounded by her loving family. She leaves two daughters and a son - Darlene Anastas and her husband, John Anastas, of Boynton Beach, Florida, Ronald Remillard of New Braintree, Laurie Cusson and her husband, Robert Cusson, of Shrewsbury, and her sister-in-law, Claire Lane of Worcester. She was...

July 5, 2022

Donald R. Peterson, Jr., 63 of Newburgh, NY formerly of Worcester passed away July 4th, 2022, from injuries suffered in an automobile accident, while on his way home from one of his "Happy Places", a peaceful spot to contemplate and obtain the magnificent views and tranquility of the Hudson Valley. 

Donald was born in Worcester, the son of Donald...

July 4, 2022

Ivanildo Jenkins Cabral, 29 of Worcester, was a caring and extremely loyal son, brother, uncle, and friend. He passed away on Monday, July 4, 2022. Ivan was born in New Bedford, Massachusetts. As a child, Ivan grew up in Worcester where he played youth football with teams such as the Worcester Vikings and Cowboys for many years. Later becoming an...

July 4, 2022

Samuel Francis Penny Jr, 90, of Worcester, MA died on Monday July 4, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his devoted wife of 63 years, Carol (McWey) Penny and his three beloved children, Susan, Samuel III, and Michael Penny. He also leaves two brothers, David Penny and his wife Helen (Valinski) and Joseph Penny, and brothers-in...

July 3, 2022

Maureen F. (Spillane) Connolly 81 of Spencer died after a brief illness on Sunday, July 3, 2022 at St. Vincent Hospital.  Born in Worcester, she was the daughter of the late Timothy and Mary (Donahue) Spillane.  Maureen lived in Spencer since 1978 and was employed at the Worcester Tool and Stamping as a machinist for many years retiring in 2006....

July 2, 2022

Nelson Castro went home to be with the Lord, Saturday morning, July 2, 2022, at UMASS Memorial Medical Center.  He was predeceased by his parents Juan and Eneida Castro.  Nelson was a veteran of the United States Army and was honorable discharged in 1976.  He resided in Worcester since 1996 and was a social worker for UMASS for over 10...

July 2, 2022

Samir K. Sen Gupta, 76, of Shrewsbury, passed away on Saturday, July 2, 2022, at Saint Mary Healthcare in Worcester.

Samir is survived by his wife of forty-eight years, Suparna (Sen) Sen Gupta; a daughter, Sanchali Biswas and her husband Sourav; a grandson, Matthew Mabie; Matthew’s mother, Jennifer; and other relatives in Canada and India.  His son, Sudip K. Sen...

July 1, 2022

Dorothy A. (Romanas) Thyden, 92, of Shrewsbury, passed away peacefully at her daughter’s home in Petersham.  She was predeceased by her husband John Thyden in 1971.

Dorothy is survived by her daughter, Jayne Acciardi and her husband Edward of Petersham; her son, John Thyden and his wife Theresa of Sutton; five grandchildren; and two nieces.  She was predeceased by her...

July 1, 2022

June 30, 2022

Luz Marina (Chavarro) Rodriguez, 71, of Worcester, passed away in the comfort of her home, surrounded by loving family on Thursday, June 30, 2022.

 Luz is survived by six children, Jacqueline DaVilla and her husband Raymond, Carolina Rodriguez, and Diana Maria Rodriguez, Luis Alexander Rodriguez, Juan Carlos Rodriguez and his wife Yeimy, and Jorge Leonardo Rodriguez and Alyssa Coakley; thirteen...

June 29, 2022

Lena M. (Carrelli) Manero, 98, of Holden, formerly of Worcester, passed away in the comfort of her home on Wednesday, June 29, 2022.  She is reunited with her beloved husband, Angelo J. Manero and with her son, Robert P. Manero.

Lena is survived by two daughters, Donna L. Gothelf and her husband Steve of San Francisco, and Susan Manero of...

June 29, 2022

Richard L. Iannotti, 72 of Sylvania, Georgia, formerly a longtime resident of Worcester and North Oxford, passed away after a brief illness on Wednesday, June 29, 2022 at East Georgia Regional Medical Center.

Richard was born in Worcester, a son of the late Peter and Doris (Raymond) Iannotti, Sr.   He was a graduate of North High School.  Richard served his...

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...