Obituaries

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Local Obituaries for Worcester County Massachusetts & Surrounding Areas

Janet A. Roy

Janet A. Roy

Oct 23, 2022

WORCESTER: Janet A. Roy, 75, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 23, 2022 with her family by her side.  She is survived by her husband of 23 years, Ronald Roy of Worcester; her 2 sons: Michael Bedard and his wife Anne-Marie of Athol, Mark Bedard and his wife Tamara of Westminister; her daughter Jeanne Bedard of Baldwinville; her step-children: Ronald...

David Michael Tetreault

David Michael Tetreault

Oct 22, 2022

David Michael Tetreault, 54, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 11, 2022.  He is survived by his wife of 26 years, Cheryl (Valentini) Tetreault; his children: John Michael Tetreault, Dara Valentini and Eduardo Valentini; his siblings: Michelle Powell, Jeffrey Tetreault, Robert Tetreault and Andrew Tetreault; along with several loving nieces and nephews, cousins and friends.  His sister Nicole Tetreault predeceased...

Martha Stengel Chapel Bardossy

Martha Stengel Chapel Bardossy

Oct 21, 2022

Martha Stengel Chapel Bardossy, known as Casey to most and “Mopsy” by family, peacefully transitioned to Heaven on October 21, 2022.  Martha was born in Philadelphia on June 9, 1946, but later moved to Holden Massachusetts and graduated Wachusett Regional High School, Class of 1965.  Casey enjoyed her days in the school band and attended Berklee School of Music in...

Kathleen F. Copes

Kathleen F. Copes

Oct 17, 2022

STOW: Kathleen F. Copes (Bracken) 66, beloved wife of the late Edwin L. Copes died peacefully in her sleep at her home on October 17th, 2022. She was born in Newton Massachusetts to the late Francis M. Bracken and Pearlys E. Bracken (Brackette) of Newton. Kathy was a 1974 graduate of Newton Catholic High School. She was predeceased by her...

Diana Mongeau

Diana Mongeau

Oct 10, 2022

Diana Mongeau of Sturbridge, MA passed away peacefully at home Monday, October 10th 2022. She leaves behind her twin sister Donna Paquette; her brother William St. Francis; her sons: Derrick, Todd and Jason Mongeau; a grandmother of two: Jai-li and Lucas Mongeau. Diana is now reunited with her parents Norma and Donald St Francis and her brother Donald St Francis,...

Gretchen Leah Green

Gretchen Leah Green

Oct 8, 2022

Gretchen Leah Green, 51, of Worcester, MA, tragically passed away October 8th, 2022, at the Worcester Umass Memorial Health Center after suffering a cardiac arrest.

Gretchen was born in Sharon, PA on June 7th,1971, where she would spend most of her young life before eventually making her way to Buffalo, NY at age 11. She would go on to become...

Jean (Galanti) Vaz

Jean (Galanti) Vaz

Oct 4, 2022

Jean Vaz passed away after a short illness on October 4, 2022, at age 93. For 57 years she was the beloved wife of Frank Vaz, Jr., who predeceased her in 2011. 

Born in Mansfield, Massachusetts on January 12, 1929, Jean was the second of two daughters of Guerino Galanti, originally of Pesaro, Italy, and Jennie Rae (Carr) Galanti,...

Jamie O. Sherwood

Jamie O. Sherwood

Oct 3, 2022

Jamie O. Sherwood 

09 27 1977 – 10 03 2022 

We are sad to announce the passing of our brother, uncle, nephew, cousin and friend, Jamie O.  Sherwood of Charlton, MA, unexpectedly, on October 3, 2022. He leaves behind his brother,  Jeremy R. Sherwood and Julie of Charlton, MA., his sister Ashley R. Sherwood of Myrtle Beach,  S.C.,...

John Clemente Pezanelli

John Clemente Pezanelli

Sep 28, 2022

Jack Pezanelli, née John Clemente Pezanelli, passed away in Northampton Massachusetts attended by his wife of eighteen years, Harriett Feldman, and the kind staff at Rockridge Retirement Community.

Until recently he was a Professor at Berklee College of Music in Boston, MA.  Born in Worcester, MA to Carolyn Clemente Pezanelli and John Michael Pezanelli, Jack came from a musical...

Mary “Mavis” Bridget (Callaghan-Cleary) Carle

Mary “Mavis” Bridget (Callaghan-Cleary) Carle

Sep 20, 2022

 

Mary “Mavis” Bridget (Callaghan-Cleary) Carle, 72

Born on January 7, 1950, in London, United Kingdom, Mary “Mavis” (Callaghan-Cleary) Carle died peacefully in Worcester, Massachusetts on September 20, 2022.

Mavis is lovingly missed by her two daughters, Amy (Lyons) Wilson and Jacqueline Snow. She leaves seven beautiful grandchildren, Olivia, Keegan, Julius, Justice, Sullivan, Brielle and Jeila, nieces and nephews in...

Elizabeth Jones

Elizabeth Jones

Sep 17, 2022

Heaven Gained an Angel.

Betty “Betty Boop”, 74, passed away surrounded by her loved ones. She is the mother of David, Bobby, (Recently passed) Patty Adams, and Billy. She was a loving wife to Joel Jones for 26 years. She also leaves behind 9 grandchildren: Sheena Adams, Amanda Adams, Alexis Rose, Eric Rose, Christopher Rose, Billy Byrd, Tyler Brown,...

Elizabeth Evans-Brown

Elizabeth Evans-Brown

Sep 13, 2022

Elizabeth (Betty) Evans-Brown, 76, succumbed to kidney disease on Tuesday, September 13. A cheerleader and fighter all her life, Betty went down swinging, reluctantly leaving a life full of love, humor, and resilience. 

Born in Durham, NH to Martha (Thayer) and Winston Evans, Betty reinvented herself many times in her life, overcoming a variety of obstacles and trials. Through...

Charles Earl Edwards Iii

Charles Earl Edwards Iii

Sep 11, 2022

In Loving memories of Charles Earl Edwards III.  Born in December 29,1963, in Boston Massachusetts and preceded in death by mother Maire Edwards. He is survived by his siblings: Lisa Edwards, Derrick Edwards and Donnell Edwards; his daughter Tameka (Patzer); and many aunts, uncle’s and cousins. He will be immensely missed by all his family and friends.

Donna Lee (Passmore) Rogers

Donna Lee (Passmore) Rogers

Sep 11, 2022

PUTNAM: Donna Lee (Passmore) Rogers, 74, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 11, 2022.  Her husband Frank Rogers, Sr. predeceased her. She is survived by her loving children: Lillian Rogers of RI, Edna Cottrell and her husband Edward of MI, James Bransfield of FL, Frank Rogers, Jr. of CT, Dawn Hart and her husband Richard of CT, Herb Rogers of...

Joseph Anthony Mcdonald

Joseph Anthony Mcdonald

Sep 2, 2022

Joe was from Glen Falls N.Y. The youngest of a large Irish family. His father Gordan McDonald,& Mother Lillian Poppas McDonald.. He also had 3 older sisters and 3 older brothers. Alice, Ella Agnes, Dave, Timmy, Bobby. But his 3 favorite people in the world was his girls. Oldest daughter Sarah McDonald, Youngest Melissa McDonald, And Granddaughter Mackenzie Elizabeth McDonald....

Rebecca Masse

Rebecca Masse

Aug 31, 2022

Rebecca Masse, 39, of Southbridge, MA passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, August 31, 2022.  She leaves her 2 sons: Richard and Noah; her fiance Cara and her sons Tyler and Conor; a sister Diane of CT; a niece Jadvyne; a brother Sean of OH; her mother Denise of West Boylston along with several aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.  Her father...

James Kenneth Wayne Adkins

James Kenneth Wayne Adkins

Aug 24, 2022

James Kenneth Wayne Adkins, 25, passed away Wednesday, August 24, 2022.  He is survived by his mother Laura Adkins Aucoin and her husband Frank Aucoin, Jr; his siblings: Anne Aucoin, Heaven Aucoin, Thomas “Tommy” Aucoin, Cara Nielsen, Kayla Nielsen, Marissa, Hope and Dallas; his father Jasen Nielsen and his wife Kim Rose Neilsen; his grandparents: Marlene Blair, Tom Faler, Mitchell...

Enrique Ortiz

Enrique Ortiz

Aug 19, 2022

Enrique Ortiz, 61, passed away at home on Friday, August 19, 2022.  He is survived by his loving children, brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

All are invited to his visitation on Thursday, August 25, 2022 from 3pm-5pm at Comfort Cremation, 1027 Main Street, Worcester, MA 01603.  Burial will be private.