Obituaries

Apr 11, 2023

Leominster, MA – Norman Charles Davin, Jr., 56, of Leominster, MA, formerly of Ayer, MA died at his residence on April 11, 2023 surrounded by his loving family. Norman was born on December 21, 1966 in Fitchburg, MA, the son of the late Norman C. and Susan (Bechtold) Davin, Sr. and grew up in Ayer, MA. Norman worked in the...

Apr 4, 2023

Adonay Solomon Tavarez, 42, of Worcester, MA, passed away unexpectedly at home, on Tuesday, April 4, 2023. 

Adonay leaves behind his daughter, Mezziah A. Tavarez;  his son Nazzareth L. Tavarez; mother, Noemi E. Polanco; his brother, Carlos A. Suncar and his sister, Sheila J. Tavarez. He was predeceased by his father, Jose A. Tavarez and his brother, Jairo Tavarez.

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Mar 31, 2023

June F. Ahearn (Leware), age 83, on March 31, 2023, passed away from complications of a stroke. She passed painlessly and peacefully.

She was predeceased by her husband, George Ahearn (originally from Paxton), and son, Richard Ahearn (Barre), plus her parents, Cecile and Frederick Leware, and step-grandmother Corinne Denis, all previously from Spencer, MA.

June left behind her sisters Susan...

Mar 26, 2023

 Our mother, Marilyn Showalter, passed away peacefully at home on March 26, 2023, with her children and oldest granddaughter by her side. 

She was born on October 18, 1937, in Brooklyn, New York, the daughter of the late Mary J. Linde and the late Alexander Linde. She resided in Westbrook, CT for many years, where she raised her 3...

Mar 20, 2023

Jay Hurley, 57, of Leicester, MA died March 20, 2023 at his home in Framingham. He is survived by his son, Keith Hurley and his wife, Annalisa, his two daughters; Jill Hurley and her wife, Denise, and Kristin Hurley. He also leaves behind two grandchildren, three brothers; Marc, Scott, and Glenn Hurley, as well as many nieces, nephews, and friends.

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Mar 7, 2023

Mar 3, 2023

Master Sergeant Milo Holland, 89 passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at his home in Fitchburg MA, on March 3, 2023.  Milo was a Veteran who served in both the Korean and Vietnam wars. MSG Holland was born September 28th, 1933 to Howard and Lillian Holland in New Port, RI. When he was just 17 attending Roger’s High School...

Feb 28, 2023

Susan Ann (Gray) Price, 59, of Worcester, MA, passed away on February 28, 2023 after a brief illness.

Susan was born in Boston, MA, on November 18, 1963, a daughter of the late Andra Gray and Hope (Clark) Colon. She is survived by her only child, Lolita Price and grandchildren, Aaliyah Hines, Amir Jenkins, and Tylib Jenkins.

All services will...

Feb 28, 2023

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, sister, grandmother, aunt, and friend Margaret Mary Kibbe. Peggy lost her brief battle with pancreatic cancer at the age of 74, on February 28th, at home in the loving presence of her daughters.

Peggy was born in Whitinsville to Leo T. Bedard and Margaret E. (Potty)...

Feb 23, 2023

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Ann Marie (Pushie) Adams of Dunstable, Massachusetts on February 23rd, 2023, at home with her loving family by her side. She was born on August 31st, 1940 in Antigonish, Nova Scotia, to the late Grant Pushie and Louise Roy (MacDonald). 

She leaves behind her loving husband Vernon of...

Feb 23, 2023

Gertrude L. Blanchette (1937-2023) passed away suddenly at home on 2/23/2023 at the age of 85. She was a 63-year resident of Belchertown, MA. She grew up in Holyoke, MA and was a communicant of Holy Rosary Church in Holyoke during her childhood and teenage years, and graduated from Holy Rosary School. She was predeceased by her mother, Elizabeth, previously...

Feb 17, 2023

Nancy passed away surrounded by loving friends and family at the age of 71. Nancy was survived by her Sister Carmen Campos, Her Children Anthony Luis Lopez, Josette Santana, Frank A. Santana, along with her grandchildren, great grandchildren, Nieces and Nephews and her best friend Cynthia – Vives Ramirez who loved her like a daughter and Nancy felt the same....

Feb 16, 2023

Stanley C. Paulauskas, 77, of Leicester, took his final breath, on Thursday, February, 16, 2023, surrounded by his loved ones. 

The sun rose and the world welcomed Stanley on March 24, 1945, a day the world became a little brighter. Stanley lived a full and warm life, filled with family, love and laughter. He enjoyed golfing and fishing in...

Feb 14, 2023

Ernest “Ernie” Lapierre, 65, of North Kingstown, Rhode Island, passed away February 14, 2023, at home, peacefully after a battle with cancer.  He was born in Woonsocket, RI to Aram Lapierre and Noella (LaFlash) Lapierre on July 21, 1957.  

Ernie was a commercial shell fisherman for over 30 years. He loved rod and reel as well as fly fishing,...

Feb 13, 2023

On Monday, February 13th, 2023, Lev Shvarts, a beloved husband and father to two children, passed away at the age of 69.

Lev was born on October 27th, 1953 in Dubrovytsia, Ukraine to Miron Portnov and Stisya Shvarts. He, along with his spouse, Valentina Shvarts, and their two children, Dmitriy and Mia, emigrated Ukraine on November 21st, 2000, and settled...

Feb 10, 2023

Kathleen Marilyn Shippee, 73, a lifelong resident of Worcester, MA, passed away unexpectedly, at home on Friday, February 10, 2023. 

Kathleen was born in Worcester, MA on August 3, 1949, a daughter of the late Milton Shippee and Marilyn D. (Fontain) McArthur. She was raised in Worcester, where she graduated from Commerce High School. She was a lifelong devout...

Feb 3, 2023

Leonard Michael Chevalier – October 6, 1962-February 3,2023

Leonard “Lenny” Chevalier passed away unexpectedly on Friday, February 3, 2023 at the age of 60.  He was born in Boston and raised in Charlestown, MA, and was a resident of Worcester for the past three decades.  He leaves behind his wife of 21 years, Linda Chevalier; son Stephen and daughters Jennifer...

Feb 3, 2023

Christopher M. Blodgett – 49

Chris passed away at his brother’s home surrounded by his loving family on 2/3/23 after a long battle with cancer. Chris was a survivor of a horrific hit in run in 1984 at age 10 suffered a traumatic brain injury as a result. With the love and support of his mother and family he was...

Jan 29, 2023

Marie Allen- Hadge known as ReRe to her loved ones and Mimi to her grandchildren passed away in the arms of her children Kevin Allen and Haley Hadge, her daughter in-law Meagan Allen and her husband & partner of 33 years, Ron Hadge. Marie at 61 years old was a 4-year patient at Dana Farber in Boston Massachusetts. Their brilliant...

Jan 28, 2023

Shayne Michael Savoie passed on 1/28/2023 unexpectedly. Left behind his loving Wife, Kayla Savoie, Brother, son and grandchild. A man with a big heart just miss directed. He will be loved and missed by his wife.