Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA
Dona R. Kirkorian
January 13, 2025
Dona R. (Christie) Kirkorian, 74 of Rochdale, went home to be with Jesus on Monday, January 13, 2025.
Dona was born in Worcester, a daughter of the late Harry and Dorothy (Smith) Christie. She grew up in Worcester where she received her GED and later earned her nursing degree from Quinsigamond Community College. She worked as a registered nurse at Holy...
Elizabeth "Betty" C. (Dahrooge) Albano
January 13, 2025
Elizabeth “Betty” C. (Dahrooge) Albano, 74, of Auburn, passed away peacefully on January 13, 2025, at home with loved ones by her side. She was the beloved wife to the late, Joseph Albano, Sr.
Betty was born on May 18, 1950, in Worcester, MA, daughter of the late Charles and Phyllis (Jazobski) Dahrooge.
Betty’s greatest joy in life was being with her...
Anthony V. Capozzo
January 13, 2025
Anthony V. Capozzo, 76, a lifelong resident of Worcester passed away unexpectedly at home Monday, January 13, 2025.
Anthony was born in Worcester, one of two sons of Anthony J. and Margaret (Lomatire) Capozzo, he graduated from North High school and attended several technical schools to support his position as a technician for Metso Corporation many years before retiring. Anthony raised...
Kenneth R. Benoit, Sr.
January 11, 2025
Kenneth R. Benoit, 78 of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 11, 2025 at UMass Hospital with his family by his side.
Kenneth was the son of the late Richard L. and Lorrayne V. (Perritt) Benoit. He was a lifelong resident of Worcester and enjoyed many happy memories growing up on Lake Quinsigamond with his four brothers.
After graduating from Commerce...
Donna M. Rondeau
January 11, 2025
Donna M. Rondeau, 63 of Worcester, passed away on Saturday, January 11, 2025 at UMass Hospital after a period of declining health.
Donna was born in Worcester, a daughter of the late Joseph C. and Ruth E. (Haire) Rondeau. She was a stay-at-home mother and was devoted to her family. Donna loved WWE Wrestling, baking, cooking and crossword puzzles.
Donna is survived...
Robin A. Errede
January 11, 2025
Robin A. (Izbicki) Errede, 71, of Shrewsbury, passed away on January 11th after a long illness. She is survived by her daughters, Alissa Errede and Michaela (Errede) Elie, her son-in-law Steven Elie, her granddaughter Alana Elie, and the father of her children, Al Errede, Jr.
She is also survived by two sisters, Karen (Izbicki) Troy of Shirley, and Lisa (Izbicki) Gowaski...
Serena M. Shays
January 10, 2025
Serena M. (Nolan) Shays, 39 of Worcester, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family after a series of illnesses.
Serena was born on September 9, 1985 in Worcester where she grew up and has lived all her life. She loved to pray and was very spiritual. Serena enjoyed reading, drawing, listening to music, watching crime shows and loved spending...
Mary (Pacheco) Ferraro
January 10, 2025
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and friend, Mary G. (Pacheco) Ferraro, 90, a lifelong resident of Worcester who passed away peacefully, Friday, January 10th 2025 with her loved ones gathered at her bedside after a battle with cancer.
Mary was born in Worcester, the only daughter of Manuel “Manny” and Philomena...
Dominic F. Pignataro
January 8, 2025
SHREWSBURY – Dominic F. Pignataro, 85, of Shrewsbury, passed away peacefully Wednesday, January 8, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Dominic joins in heaven his wife of 60 yrs., Barbara J. (Zalimas) Pignataro who passed away in 2021 as well as his daughter, Lisamarie Esper in 2015.
Dominic is survived by two devoted children, Vincent Pignataro and his partner Dr. Shari...
Paul R Desforges USAF (ret)
January 8, 2025
Colonel Paul R. Desforges, retired United States Air Force, 84 of Worcester, formerly of Shrewsbury, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 8th, 2025, surrounded by his wife and children.
Paul was married for almost 62 years to his devoted wife, Eileen (Grillo) Desforges. Paul and Eileen had three children; David Desforges and his wife Lori, of Cibolo, Texas, Nicole Moisan and...
Leo F. McManus
January 8, 2025
Leo F McManus, 95 of Shrewsbury died peacefully Wednesday January 8, 2025 at his home surrounded by his loving family.
Leo was founder and President of L. F. McManus Company, a national management research and consulting company based in Worcester, Massachusetts. He was a licensed psychologist in the state of Massachusetts. Leo traveled extensively as a lecturer and speaker. He was...
Richard M. Torrey
January 7, 2025
Richard M. Torrey, 70, of North Grafton, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at UMass Hospital.
Richard was born on October 26, 1954 in Worcester, the son of the late Richard A. and Helena B. (Quinn) Torrey. He worked as a Project Manager/Estimator for ML McDonald Painting Company for many years before retiring. He later worked part time, as...
Roberta A. Casey
January 7, 2025
Roberta A. (Mitten) Casey, 76 of West Boylston, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at Oakdale Nursing and Rehabilitation Center after a brief illness.
Roberta was born in Worcester, a daughter of the late Robert A. Mitten. She graduated from Burncoat High School, Class of 1966. Roberta worked as a medical records clerk for the former Fallon Clinic for...
Gail Lee Alexander
January 7, 2025
Gail Lee “Alex” Alexander, 79, of Worcester, passed away Tuesday, January 7, 2025, surrounded by loved ones.
Born October 3, 1945, in San Antonio, TX to the late, Thomas and Cleo (Sherman) Alexander. Alex was an incredible man, with a strong faith in God and believed everyone deserved to be treated equally. A proud veteran of the United States Army, where...
Edna M. Bucciaglia
January 6, 2025
Edna M. (Conway) Bucciaglia, 89, of Webster, passed away on Monday, January 6, 2025, at Saint Vincent Hospital in Worcester. Her loving husband, Samuel Bucciaglia, Sr., predeceased her in 2002; she was also predeceased by their daughter, Diane Bucciaglia in 1973.
Edna is survived by her loving family, including four sons, Samuel Bucciaglia, Jr., Michael A. Bucciaglia, Joseph Bucciaglia and his...
Margo G. Richardson
January 5, 2025
Margo (Gaitwood) Richardson, 84 of Boylston, passed away on Sunday, January 5, 2025 at UMass Hospital.
Margo was born on August 31, 1940 in Wilmington, Delaware, the only child to Thomas and Maude (Rainey) Gaitwood. She worked for the Town of Boylston in the assessor’s office for over 30 years before retiring. Margo previously worked as a Licensed Practical Nurse for...
Elena Robertson
January 4, 2025
Elena (Paladino) Robertson, 95, of Millbury, passed away peacefully on January 4, 2025, at home with her adoring daughter by her side. Those closest to her lovingly called her “Memma”.
Elena was born on July 30, 1929, in Worcester, MA, daughter of the late Michael A. and Ermalinda (Volpicelli) Paladino. She attended Commerce High School in Worcester, MA.
Elena and her husband...
Theresa Girouard
January 4, 2025
Theresa Agnes (Mikolajczyk) Girouard, 95, of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 4, 2025. She was the beloved wife of the late, Maurice E. Girouard.
Born March 29, 1929 in Worcester, MA to the late Felix and Emily (Miszkiel) Mikolajczyk. Raised in Worcester, Theresa was a graduate of David Hale Fanning Trade School for Girls. She went on to work...
Roger A. Waite
January 4, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of a dedicated husband, father and grandfather, Roger A. Waite, 74, a longtime resident of Holden, who passed away peacefully Saturday, January 4th 2025 surrounded by the ones he loved.
Roger was born in Worcester, the son of Roland C. and Claire (Edwards) Waite. Raised in Worcester and West Boylston, Roger...
Ann Marie (Buduo) Cormier
January 4, 2025
It is with sadness that we announce the passing of a dedicated wife, mother and nana, Ann Marie (Buduo) Cormier, a longtime Worcester resident who left us on Saturday, January 4, 2025, at the age of 78, surrounded by the ones she loved after a series of health challenges.
Ann Marie was born on July 14, 1946, one of seven children...
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