Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA

Douglas P. Demars

Douglas P. Demars

August 23, 2021

Douglas P. Demars, 61, of Worcester, passed away on Monday, August 23, 2021, at Memorial Hospital.

Douglas is survived by his wife of thirty-seven years, Lisa A. (Rinaldo) Demars; their daughter, Leanne M. Demars and Eddie Demarski of Rutland; two granddaughters, Caroline and Madison Demarski; a brother, Daniel Demars of Leicester; nieces and nephews.  He was predeceased by five siblings,...

Barbara (Zalimas) Pignataro

Barbara (Zalimas) Pignataro

August 22, 2021

Barbara Jean (Zalimas) Pignataro, 80, a longtime resident of Shrewsbury passed away Sunday, August 22, 2021, with loved ones gathered by her side after a period of declining health, reuniting in heaven with her daughter, Lisamarie who passed away in 2015.   

Born in Worcester,  Barbara was the daughter of Leon and Lily (Mollberg) Zalimas.  She graduated from Commerce High...

Barbara R. Brown

Barbara R. Brown

August 22, 2021

Barbara R. Brown, 44, of Worcester, unexpectedly passed away in the comfort of her home on Sunday, August 22, 2021.

Barbara is survived by her loving family, including her daughter, Makia L. Thompson Brown; her parents, George and Norma Jean (Pickens) Brown; a sister, Juanita A. Brown; a brother, George E. Brown, Jr.; four nephews, Malaki, Hezaki, George, and Kai;...

Brian P McDonagh

Brian P McDonagh

August 22, 2021

Brian P. McDonagh, 61 a longtime Worcester resident passed away Sunday, August 22, 2021, with loved ones gathered at his side after a period of declining health.  

Brian was born and raised in Worcester, one of five children of Patrick J. McDonagh and the late, Elaine T. (Rabidou) McDonagh.   He graduated from North High, joined the U.S. Coast guard,...

Barbara (Hilow) LaBree

Barbara (Hilow) LaBree

August 21, 2021

Barbara V. (Hilow) LaBree, 72 of Worcester, passed away Saturday, August 21, 2021, after a long period of declining health.

Born and raised in Worcester, Barbara was the cherished daughter of  the late Joseph T. and Mary (Dowd) Hilow.  She graduated from  Commerce High School, earned her associates degree in Journalism from Becker Junior College, and has lived here most...

Patricia Grala

Patricia Grala

August 20, 2021

Patricia (Patty) Grala, 64 of Oxford died Friday August 20, 2021 at UMass Hospital. Born in Worcester, Patty was the daughter of James L. Miller, and Patricia (Dowd) Miller. A long-time resident of Oxford, a graduate of Algonquin Regional High School and former Office Manager for Bigelow Nursery of Northborough, Patty will be remembered for her love of family, friends...

Gina C Moy

Gina C Moy

August 20, 2021

Gina C. Moy, 66 of Worcester died Friday August 20, 2021 after fighting a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Worcester, she was the daughter of the late John and Carmella (Catullo) Rossetti, a graduate of North High School and a lifelong resident of the city.

Gina enjoyed a long career as a Photography Instructor. Gina was a graduate of...

Joanne Colombo

Joanne Colombo

August 17, 2021

Joanne Colombo, 66, a longtime resident of Worcester, formerly of Londonderry, NH passed away Tuesday, August 17th, 2021, after a valiant battle with Cancer.

Joanne was born in Worcester, May 21, 1955, the daughter Federico, and Laura (Lopriore) Colombo.  She graduated from North High School class of 1973 and as a graduate recalled a love of the accordion.  Joanne then...

Russell V. Kennedy, Jr.

Russell V. Kennedy, Jr.

August 15, 2021

Russell V. Kennedy, Jr., 57 of Berlin, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, August 15, 2021 at home.

Russ was born in Clinton, MA., a son of the late Russell V. and Ola E. (Harbour) Kennedy, Sr.  He graduated from Assabet Valley Technicial High School.  Russ worked as a customer service representative for RR Donnelley Financial in Boston for 30 years.

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John E. Gordon

John E. Gordon

August 14, 2021

John E. Gordon, 56, of Worcester, a husband, son, brother, uncle, friend, and creative mechanical genius, passed away on Saturday, August 14, 2021, at UMass Hospital.

John is survived by his loving wife, Tanya J. (Erti) Gordon, with whom he shared his life for nearly twenty years; his mother, Violet A. (Masters) Gordon of Paxton; four siblings, Beverley Mulcahy and...

Nevada (Foster) Humphries

Nevada (Foster) Humphries

August 13, 2021

Nevada (Foster) Humphries, 83 of Worcester , a devoted mother, grandmother, sister and friend passed away peacefully Friday, August 13th 2021. 

Nevada was born, May 7, 1938, in Tuscaloosa, Alabama one of twelve children of George and Lula (Hargress) Foster. Raised and educated in Alabama,  Nevada married Will Humphries, Jr. and they began to raise their family.  In 1960,...

Anthony T Martello

Anthony T Martello

August 12, 2021

Anthony T. Martello, 87, of Worcester, a retired Worcester Police Officer, passed away on Thursday, August 12, 2021, in the comfort of his home.  His loving wife of nearly fifty-six years, Judith A. (Martel) Martello, predeceased him in July 2016.

Anthony is survived by two sisters in law, Sandra Flibbert of Worcester and Joan Swenson of Holden; many nieces, nephews,...

Paul M. Lukas

Paul M. Lukas

August 12, 2021

Paul M. Lukas, 74, of Worcester, a retired Lieutenant of the Worcester Police, passed away on Thursday, August 12, 2021 surrounded by his loving family.  His loving wife, Charlene M. (Koncel) Lukas, predeceased him in October 2007 after a long battle with ALS.

Paul is survived by his daughter, Stacey Savage her husband Kurt of Douglas with whom he lived. ...

Christine V. Cipro

Christine V. Cipro

August 10, 2021

Christine V. (Imbimbo) Cipro, a long-time resident of Worcester, passed away on Tuesday, August 10, 2021 at nearly 104 years of age.  She was predeceased by her loving husband of fifty-four years, Vito E. Cipro in January 1995.

Christine is survived by a son, Paul A. Cipro and his wife Virginia of Worcester; a daughter, Cheryl A. Cipro and her...

Francis McKeary

Francis McKeary

August 10, 2021

Francis McKeary 69 of Boylston died unexpectedly on Tuesday August 10, 2021 at UMass Hospital Worcester.  Born in Wellingborough England, Francis was the son of the late Frank and Catherine (Henderson) McKeary and lived the last 28 years in Boylston with his beloved wife Nancy. 

Francis not only leaves his wife Nancy Spadorcia, he also leaves his daughter Megan...

Vincent Pasquale

Vincent Pasquale

August 9, 2021

Vincent “Teddy” Pasquale, 89 of Shrewsbury, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 9, 2021, in Care One at Millbury surrounded by his loving family.  His wife of fifty-four years, Barbara M. (Brewer) Pasquale died on April 1, 2013. Vincent is survived by his three sons, Anthony E. Pasquale and his wife Karen of Millbury, Michael V. Pasquale of Shrewsbury,  and...

Bobbie Jo Constanzo

Bobbie Jo Constanzo

August 9, 2021

Bobbie Jo (Gaudette) Constanzo, 53, of Bellingham and Yarmouth Port Cape Cod died peacefully on Monday August 9, 2021 at her home after a long battle with cancer. Born in Webster Ma on January 13, 1968, she was the daughter of Anita (Bjork) Gaudette and the late Norman Gaudette.

Bobbie was married for 26 years to her beloved husband Anthony...

Joseph F. Laperle, III

Joseph F. Laperle, III

August 9, 2021

Joseph F. Laperle, III, 68 of Pocasset, Cape Cod, formerly of Worcester, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, August 9, 2021 at home.

Joseph was born in Worcester, a son of the late Joseph F. Laperle, Jr. and Ann D. (Cozzolino) Reynolds.  He attended Worcester schools and lived here for many years before moving to Cape Cod 30 years ago.  Joseph...

Michael J Tessier

Michael J Tessier

August 8, 2021

Michael J. Tessier, 71, of Worcester, passed away, unexpectedly on Sunday, August 8, 2021, at UMass Hospital.

Michael is survived by his loving wife of forty-eight years, Carol-Ann (Paldino) Tessier; a son, Scott M. Tessier of Worcester; a daughter, Michelle Rodriguez and her husband Robert of Winter Garden, Florida; three grandchildren Michael adored, Anthony Cruz, Brittany Tessier, and Marianna Cruz;...

Wadih Tanios Kahale

Wadih Tanios Kahale

August 8, 2021

Wadih Tanios Kahale, 94, of Worcester, passed away on Sunday, August 8, 2021, embraced by the love of his family.  His wife, Georgette (Yanni) Kahale, predeceased him in December 2008.

Wadih is survived by his devoted family, including his six surviving children, George Kahale of Auburn, Jacqueline Ventriglia of Worcester, Houda Daou of Worcester, Yvette Aboody and her husband George...

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