Obituaries

July 10, 2026

Donna M. Forte, 61, of Worcester, Massachusetts, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, July 10, 2026.Born on September 8, 1964, Donna was the beloved daughter of the late Robert M. Forte, who passed away on November 26, 2017, and Joan C. (Dupré) Forte of Worcester.Donna was a devoted and loving sister to Deb (Forte) Hicks-Spearin and her husband, Kevin, of Narragansett,...

July 18, 2026

Anthony M. Enos, infant son of Ryan M. Enos and Lisa M Amoroso, passed away Saturday, July 18th 2026, after a valiant battle for life, being born premature June 6th.

Anthony is survived by his large extended loving family including, his parents, Ryan and Lisa, sisters Arianna, and Angelina, and a brothers Brady: Maternal grandparents, Luciano “Luke” and Karen Ann Amoroso,...

July 20, 2026

Querino A. “Gueddy” “Big Merk” Mercadante, Jr., 76, a longtime resident of Leicester, passed away surrounded by the family he so dearly loved, Monday, July 20th 2026.

“Gueddy” or “One eye” as he was affectionately called was born in Worcester, September 23, 1949, the son of Querino A. “Freddy” Mercadante, Sr. and Mary Jean (Carrier) Mercadante. Raised on Sunderland Road in...

July 17, 2026

Licine Jane (Hazzard) Carter, affectionately known to many as "Tiny," passed away peacefully on July 16, 2026 at the age of 75, surrounded by the love of her family.

Born on February 7, 1951, in Worcester, Massachusetts, Licine was one of six children born to the late Leonard and Patricia (Toney) Hazzard. Raised in Worcester, she graduated from Doherty High School...

July 12, 2026

Michael W. Casello, 47, of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 12, 2026, after an extended series of health challenges.

Born and raised in Worcester, Michael was the son of Linda C. (Martocchio) Casello and the late Michael P. Casello. A lifelong resident of Worcester, he graduated from South High School and remained connected to the community throughout his life....

July 10, 2026

Donald T. Boyd, 44 passed away unexpectedly on Friday, July 10, 2026. Donny was born and raised in Worcester, MA. and grew up on the lake where he was well-known in the community. He was a graduate of Doherty Memorial High School where he excelled in basketball, a passion that he shared with his dad since his childhood days. Donny...

July 6, 2026

Christine “Chris” E. (Lajoie) Bisceglia, 74, of Dudley, formerly of Shrewsbury, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 6, 2026, surrounded by the family she loved so deeply, after a courageous battle with cancer.

A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, Chris lived a life defined by love, generosity, and selflessness. Her warmth, kindness, and compassion touched everyone she met, and...

July 20, 2026

David R. Penny, 90, of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 20, 2026, at UMass Hospital in Worcester.

David is survived by his loving wife of sixty-nine years, Helen F. (Valinski) Penny; a son, David R. Penny, Jr.; a daughter, Barbara Penny; nieces and nephews. David was predeceased by a son, Mark S. Penny, in January of this year; and...

July 4, 2026

Jan Leary (known as Jani to all who loved her), of Shrewsbury, passed away peacefully on July 4th, 2026 in the loving embrace of her two adoring daughters, Dani and Kelly, who made her life complete, and Denis, her lifelong best friend and husband of 25 years.

Born in 1956 to the late Elliot and Edith (Green) Kilbourne, Jani was one...

July 2, 2026

It is with a heavy heart that the family announces the passing of H. Stanley Stoney, Jr., 88, of Shrewsbury, on Thursday, July 2, 2026.

Stanley was born in Burlington, Vermont, on August 23, 1937, to the late Howard Sr. and Muriel (Smith) Stoney.

Stanley was renowned for his love of his alma mater, Lehigh University, where he loved playing football and...

July 17, 2026

Robert J. Frank, 93, of Worcester, passed away peacefully, on Friday, July 17, 2026, at the Jewish Healthcare Center. He was pre-deceased by his beloved wife, Sheila A. (Collins) Frank.

Bob, as he was mostly known, is survived by three sons, Robert J. Frank, Jr. and his wife Rebeccah, Steven K. Frank and his wife Nicole, and Justin A. Frank; ten...

July 13, 2026

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Louis George Paquette, 75, of Worcester, on Monday, July 13, 2026.

Born in Worcester on March 23, 1951, Louis was the son of the late George and Ora (Belanger) Paquette. Louis worked for College of the Holy Cross since he was 16 years old. He worked as a chef...

July 12, 2026

July 12, 2026

Alphonse V. “Butch” Etre, 76, of Rockland, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 12, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family.

Born in Worcester, Butch was the beloved son of the late Alphonse and Helen E. (Gaulin) Etre. A graduate of Worcester Boys Trade, he owned and operated Etre’s Auto Body on Franklin Street in Worcester for more than 40...

July 10, 2026

Joseph J. Alfego (Joe), 70, of Shrewsbury, passed away peacefully at home with loved ones on July 10, 2026 after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.

Born and raised in Worcester, Joe was the son of the late Anthony and Carmella (Santoro) Alfego. He shared 43 wonderful years of marriage with his loving wife, Maryann (Ciccarelli), though their story began long...

July 9, 2026

William “Bill” Fahlin, 63, of Auburn, Massachusetts, passed away on July 9, 2026.

Born on August 8, 1962, in Worcester, Massachusetts, Bill was deeply proud of his roots. He built his life in Charlton, where he lived for more than 30 years and formed lifelong friendships that became like family. Later, he and Jennifer made their home in Auburn. Bill was...

July 9, 2026

Jeffrey Norman Berthiaume, 84, of West Boylston, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 9, 2026, with the family he loved gathered at his side following complications from surgery.

Born on November 11, 1942, in Worcester, Massachusetts, the eldest of seven children, Jeffrey was the son of Elizabeth Ollis Berthiaume and Gaston Berthiaume. He attended Assumption Academy in Worcester before proudly...

July 9, 2026

Elizabeth A. “Betty” (Valeri) Wilder, 81, of Shrewsbury, passed away on Thursday, July 9, 2026, in the comfort of her immaculate home, surrounded by loving family.

Betty, as she was lovingly known, is survived by her two children, Sherri Crawford and David Wilder and his wife Rosemarie; a niece and nephew; cousins, and dear friends. She was predeceased by her sister,...

July 8, 2026

Linda L. “Mama G” (Taylor) Fisher, 65 of Hyannis, passed away peacefully in her home on Wednesday, July 8, 2026 with her family by her side.

Linda was born in Pensacola, Florida, the daughter of the late Elex and Laura (Forest) Taylor. After her high school graduation, Linda continued her education and earned an associate’s degree in billing and coding from...

July 7, 2026

Michael F. Lessard, 67, passed away on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, at UMass Hospital in Worcester, after been stricken ill at home. His wife of thirty-five years, Jill A. (Bistany) Lessard, predeceased him in March 2022.

Michael is survived by a sister, Mary Jane Clark and her husband Mark of Phillipston; a brother, Martin “Marty” Lessard and his wife Jacqueline of...