Obituaries

January 14, 2022

Paul L. Beriau, age 97, passed away peacefully in his home with his loving wife and children by his side on Friday, January 14, 2022

Paul was born on March 23, 1924, in Worcester, Massachusetts and was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Delia (Goyette) Beriau. He was a graduate from Worcester schools and lived most of...

January 14, 2022

Rosalie A. Grenon, 82, of Sutton, passed away peacefully on January 14, 2022 at the Jewish Healthcare Hospice in Worcester.

She was born in Worcester, MA to the late H. Louis Rocheleau and Anna (Johnson) Rocheleau on February 16, 1939.  She grew up in Millbury with her two sisters and one brother and lived most of her life in...

January 13, 2022

Cecelia I. “Angel” Williamson, 58, of Worcester, passed away in the comfort of her daughter’s home on Thursday, January 13, 2022.

Angel is survived by her daughter, Paulette Cecelia Williams of Worcester; her son, Andre Jamar Williams of Worcester; two brothers, Jimmy Williamson and Daufus Williamson, both of Greensboro, NC; two sisters, Judy Graves Brown of Summit, NC and Linda...

January 13, 2022

January 12, 2022

Laura C. (Pirera) Elia, 75, of Worcester, passed away on Wednesday, January 12, 2022, at Saint Vincent Hospital, with her devoted children at her bedside.

Laura is survived by a daughter, Kathryn Elia of Sutton; two sons, Leo Elia of Worcester and Richard Elia of Auburn; seven grandchildren, Sherissa Elia, Anthony Elia, Dominic Elia, Chelsea LaViolette and her fiancé Barbara...

January 11, 2022

Mark S. Healey, 63, of Worcester passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 11, 2022, in UMASS Memorial Medical Campus. His wife of 30 years, Ruth (Rawson) Healey died in May 2014.

Mark was born in Worcester, MA, the son of the late Richard X. and Vivian T. (Richards) Healey. He was a graduate of North High and has lived in...

January 10, 2022

Keith E. Plant 53 of Millbury formerly of Shrewsbury died Monday January 10, 2022 at St. Vincent hospital due to complications from the COVID virus.  Born in Worcester, he was the son of the late Robert and Myrna (Benoit) Plant.

Keith leaves his daughter Amanda Plant, his son Timothy Plant and his wife Kahlan, his three grandchildren Emillia Plant, Jordon...

January 10, 2022

Paula C Lombardi 81 of Worcester died peacefully on January 10, 2022, at home surrounded by her loving family and caregiver, Jane Nakacwa. Born in Worcester, Paula was one of ten children to Paul J. and Claire B. (Smith) Davini and lived her entire life in Worcester. She was a longtime Recruiter for the TJX Company of Framingham and longtime...

January 9, 2022

January 9, 2022

Dora “Dee” (Cook) Freeburn, 95, passed away Sunday, January 9th surrounded by her loving children. She was predeceased by her husband John Freeburn Sr. Dee was born and raised in Shrewsbury, the daughter of the late Amelia (Schneider) and Clarence Cook. She leaves her children Kathy, Amy, Linda and husband Stephen ”Skits” Manna, John and wife Mary; grandchildren Jennifer and...

January 8, 2022

Kiara Leigh Cutler, age ten, tragically lost her courageous battle with cancer on 1-8-22. Since her diagnosis of osteosarcoma she and her family have fought tirelessly to battle her aggressive cancer while simultaneously raising awareness for osteosarcoma and childhood cancer. As a result of Kiara’s witty humor, huge heart, and kind demeanor she made friends with everyone she crossed paths...

January 7, 2022

Adelaida C. (Colon) Morales, 88, the matriarch of a family with almost 300 descendants passed away peacefully Friday, January 7th, 2022, with loved ones gathered at her side. 

 

Born in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico,  the daughter of Jose Colon and Matilda Rodriguez. Raised in Puerto Rico, Adelaida immigrated to Worcester at the age of seventeen. She married Jobo Morales...

January 6, 2022

Libro A “Shack” Vescera, 96, of Worcester, MA, passed away peacefully in his sleep on January 6, 2022, at home. Born in Worcester, he was the son of Italian immigrants Santo and Libra (Simone) Vescera. He is survived by his nieces and nephews, Joanne Spiro of Onset, Mary Zontine of CA, Sam Vescera of CA, Michael Vescere of Shrewsbury, and...

January 6, 2022

William A. Gagnon, 95, of Worcester, passed away on late Thursday night, January 6, 2022.  His loving wife, whom he married on July 1, 1950, Phyllis G. (Ferrazano) Gagnon, predeceased him in 1992.

He was born in Millbury but grew up in the Rockdale section of Northbridge, son of the late Augustin and Alice (Foshay) Gagnon.  He served in the...

January 6, 2022

Louise Lillian Lessard Lenahan 95, of Worcester, passed away peacefully at Care One Millbury on Thursday, January 6, 2022, with loved ones gathered at her side.

She is survived by her daughters Nancy Madaio and her husband Rich of Worcester, Susan DiStefano and her husband Sal of Shrewsbury; her sons, Richard Lenahan and his wife Helene of Oakham and Fort...

January 5, 2022

January 5, 2022

January 5, 2022

Shrewsbury – Leona (Terlizzi) Lapomardo, 93, passed away on January 5, 2022 from complications of Covid-19.

She was born in Worcester and moved to Shrewsbury in 1961.  She enjoyed spending many summers with her children and grandchildren at the family beach house in Green Harbor, MA.  Leona was loved as a mother, grandmother, great grandmother, friend, and “Nana” to many.  ...

January 4, 2022

Michael “Coondog” Cooney, 56, of Framingham formerly Worcester, passed away unexpectedly at home Tuesday, January 4th, 2022.

Michael was born in Worcester, son of Daniel and Carol (Shilinsky) Cooney. Raised in Worcester, Michael married on December 2, 2018, to the love of his life, Aline Muniz De Souza. They moved to Framingham where they have lived the past 3 years....

January 3, 2022

Katherine Moore (Young) McGlinchy, 66, of Worcester, MA unexpectedly left her earthly home on January 3, 2022. Kathy was born on February 23, 1955, in Malvern, AR. She grew up an Air Force Brat until graduating in 1973 from Oscoda High School in Oscoda MI. Her adult years took her to Saudi Arabia, Waco TX, and Mobile, AL, where...