Obituaries

January 31, 2023

Albert J. Johnson,89, a proud Navy Veteran and a lifelong resident of Worcester passed away peacefully Tuesday, January 31st 2023.

Albert was born in Worcester, the son of Carl H. and Helen (Hebert) Johnson.  In June of 1957, Albert married the “Love of his life” Celia A. Teczar.  They then settled in the Lakeview neighborhood of Worcester to raise their...

January 31, 2023

Jane T. (Dufresne) Marino, 88, of Worcester, MA died on Tuesday, January 31, 2023, at home after a valiant battle with cancer.  Born in Worcester and raised in Grafton Hill, she was the daughter of the late Carleton and Helena (Packard) Dufresne. She was the beloved wife of 43 years of John “Jack” D. Marino, Sr. and mother of Donna...

January 30, 2023

Bradford G. “Buzz” Taylor, 69, of Worcester, passed away on Monday, January 30, 2023 at Saint Vincent’s Hospital following a short illness. 

Born in Holden, the son of the late John Taylor and Anna (Ellis) Taylor, he is predeceased by his sister Marion Poole. Buzz grew up in Worcester where he graduated from Worcester Boys Trade. He worked in...

January 29, 2023

Linda G. (Bourgault) MacFarlane, 76 of Leominster, passed away on Sunday, January 29, 2023 at UMass Memorial Medical Center in Worcester.

Linda was born in Fitchburg where she graduated from Fitchburg High School.  She worked as a customer service representative for the former New England Business Service (NEBS), later retiring after many years.  Linda enjoyed traveling the world, going out...

January 29, 2023

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January 27, 2023

January 27, 2023

Robert V. Faia, 75, a longtime resident of Charlton, passed away peacefully January 27th, 2023, surrounded by family.

Robert was born in Revere, the son of Michael A. and Helen (Tartarini) Faia.  Raised in greater Boston, Robert graduated from Wentworth Institute and Central New England College acquiring two bachelor’s degrees.  He worked as an engineer and later as the Northeast...

January 26, 2023

David L. Dalton, 81, of Shrewsbury, MA died January 26, 2023 after a period of declining health.  Born in Springfield, MA, he was the son of Guy & Isabelle (Ellis) Dalton. He leaves behind his loving wife, Carole (LaCoursiere) Dalton and daughters Lynn Anderson and her husband Art of Wilbraham and Jennifer Lawrence of Ellington, CT. He was the proud...

January 26, 2023

George K. Moossa, Sr.  of Shrewsbury and Venice Florida passed away peacefully in his sleep Thursday, January 26, 2023, in Venice Florida. George was 100 years old.

George was born in Worcester, one of eight children of Anthony and Mary (Karam) Moossa.  Raised in Worcester, George graduated from Commerce High school.  As a young man of 20, he joined the...

January 26, 2023

Margaret Ann “Peggy” (Muse) Forget, 75, of Worcester, passed away Thursday, January 26, 2023, with the family she loved gathered at her bedside.  She joins in heaven her husband of 28 years, Robert J. Forget who passed away in 1993 and son Robert J. Forget Jr. in 1969.  

Peggy was born in Whitinsville, the daughter of William F. Muse,...

January 26, 2023

Irene “Rene’ (Simarano) Bastardo, 76, a lifelong Worcester resident passed away at home Thursday, January 26, 2023, surrounded by the ones she loved.

Irene was born in Worcester, the daughter of Maurice and Mary (Cosenza) Simarano. Raised in Worcester, Rene graduated from Commerce High School, earned her associates degree from Worcester Junior College and furthered her education at New England...

January 26, 2023

January 25, 2023

Sandra M. (Brunelle) Aboody, 81, of Worcester passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Wednesday January 25th, 2023, after a brief illness. 

 

Sandra was the daughter of Francis and Elsie Brunelle.  Her father was a talented baker and her mother was an adored waitress for years at the Trolley Stop in East Brookfield. Sandra was born in...

January 22, 2023

Raymond A Simoncini, 76, a lifelong Worcester resident, devoted husband, father, grandfather and friend passed away peacefully at home surrounded by the ones he loved and who loved him, Sunday, January 22, 2023 after a valiant battle with cancer.

 Raymond was born in Worcester, the son of Alberico J. and Antoinette (Lapriore) Simoncini.  He graduated from North High class of...

January 22, 2023

Joyce Carrie (Plouffe) Ayik, 80, beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and sister sadly left us on January 22, 2023 following a brief illness.

Joyce grew up in Auburn and moved to Worcester after high school. She graduated from Auburn High and married her boyfriend, George Ayik in 1964. They were married for 48 years until his death in 2012.

Joyce...

January 22, 2023

Jane Ellen (Connor) Gerardi, 70, a longtime Shrewsbury resident, passed away peacefully Sunday, January 22nd with the family she loved so much gathered at her side.

Jane was born in Dorchester, the daughter of Thomas and Helen (Miles) Connor.   As a young child, her parents moved to Shrewsbury where Jane grew up.  She graduated from Ascension High School, and earned...

January 20, 2023

January 20, 2023

Normand Lussier, 68, of Millbury passed away at home, Friday, January 20, 2023, surrounded by the ones he loved after a valiant battle with cancer.

Norm was born in Worcester, one of five children of Joseph “Oscar” and Cecile (Elie) Lussier.  He was raised in Millbury, and married the “love of his life” Debra Miller on June 7th, 1975.  They...

January 19, 2023

Kevin T. Besaw, Sr., 67, of Worcester, MA passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, January 19, 2023.  Kevin was a proud 10-year veteran of the United States Army. He was one of the most happy-go-lucky guys one could ever meet and was loved by everyone.  Kevin was kind, giving, and helpful. He enjoyed fishing, astronomy, and his coin collection, but most...