Obituaries

Recent Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Worcester County Massachusetts & Surrounding Areas

Alan Myles Becker

Alan Myles Becker

Mar 10, 2024

Alan Myles Becker, 93, died at home in Framingham, Massachusetts on the morning of March 10, 2024. He lived his first 91 years within a twenty-mile radius of Philadelphia. A lifelong fan of his hometown teams, Alan was looking forward to watching the Phillies and the Sixers in their Sunday matchups on the day he died.

 

The youngest of three, Alan...

Terrie F. (Jones) Bevins

Terrie F. (Jones) Bevins

Mar 7, 2024

I am heartbroken to announce the death of my amazing mother, Terrie Bevins, an enthusiastic lover of life. She passed away peacefully at age 84 surrounded by loved ones. My mom was a brilliant political activist and proud liberal. While many people grow more conservative with age, she became more unabashedly progressive. A one time President of the League of...

Massimo Antonio Ulisse

Massimo Antonio Ulisse

Mar 7, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce that Massimo Antonio Ulisse, 77, of Grafton, MA, passed away on March 7, 2024 at home surrounded by his wife and children after a courageous battle with cancer. 

Massimo was born in Rome, Italy on October 23rd, 1946 to the late Cesare and Paola Ulisse. He grew up in Rome and...

Donald Peter Wright

Donald Peter Wright

Mar 6, 2024

Donald Peter Wright, a devoted husband, loving father, and proud grandfather, has passed away at the age of 62 in Leominster. Born in Jersey City, New Jersey, Don led a remarkable life filled with hard work, laughter, and profound love for his family.

Don’s career as a truck driver spanned over two decades at A&E Distributors, where he dedicated his...

Paula Frances Nichols

Paula Frances Nichols

Mar 3, 2024

Paula Frances Nichols, beloved wife, mother stepmother, sister, and friend, passed away on March 3, 2024, at Saint Vincent Hospital in Worcester, MA. She was surrounded by her cherished family as she peacefully departed this world. Paula was born on September 30, 1960, in Worcester, MA, to the proud parents Richard E. Wood and Hedwig V. (Dziewictin) Wood. She graduated...

Richard Leoni

Richard Leoni

Mar 1, 2024

Richard Leoni, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and respected member of the construction industry, passed away peacefully at his home in Holden, MA on March 1st, 2024. Born in Philadelphia, PA, Richard’s journey began on August 19, 1930.

Throughout his life, Richard accomplished many remarkable feats. He proudly served in the Korean War as a Navy veteran from August 11,...

Sandra A. Schneider

Sandra A. Schneider

Feb 26, 2024

Sandra A. Schneider,  85, passed peacefully surrounded by her loving family.  She will be remembered by her children daughter;  Susan Mondino, sons Mitchell and wife Tara Mondino, Ronald Mondino, Kevin and wife Eileen Mondino, and Francis Arzola as well as 22 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren, and her current husband Sheldon Schneider of Wisconsin. She was predeceased by...

Kenneth “Ken” Moccia

Kenneth “Ken” Moccia

Feb 22, 2024

Kenneth “Ken”  Moccia, born in Worcester, MA on September 16, 1976, passed away unexpectedly at Saint Vincent Hospital. Ken’s life was one marked by dedication and skill, having worked as a carpenter and painter. He was raised in both Worcester and Shrewsbury and proudly graduated from Shrewsbury High School.

Ken was a man of many passions; he adored the outdoors,...

Joanne C Renault

Joanne C Renault

Feb 18, 2024

JoAnne C Renault, 69, of Dustin Street Spencer passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones on Sunday, February 18,2024 after an extended period of declining health. Born on December 19,1954 in Whitinsville MA, she was predeceased by her parents Joseph M Renault and Cecile T Renault as well as her sister Linda A Renault.

She leaves behind her sister Kathleen...

James Franklin Shandor Sr.

James Franklin Shandor Sr.

Feb 5, 2024

James Franklin Shandor Sr. passed away peacefully February 4, 2024 in his home in Warren, Massechusetts.

Jim was born in Akron, Ohio March 28, 1944 to Geraldine and Joseph Shandor, Sr.  Jim graduated from Garfield High School in 1962 and started working at the Akron Beacon Journal.   He continued a long career in sales,.

Jim was a superb chef  with...

Russell Baker Eames

Russell Baker Eames

Feb 4, 2024

Russell Baker Eames Born – September 29,1945 Passed – February 4, 2024 Mother – Eileen Bowen Eames Father – Stanley Eames Wife – Domenica Dimarzio Eames 2 sons – Peter D. Eames               Brian R. Eames      Russell Eames graduated from Hall-Dale High School, Hallowell Me. in 1964. Where he was active in Glee Club, played clarinet in the school band,was a...

Robert Benharbone

Robert Benharbone

Feb 4, 2024

Robert Benharbone, beloved husband, stepfather, brother, and friend, passed away on February 4, 2024, at the age of 81 after a courageous battle with dementia. Born on June 25, 1942, in Casablanca, Morocco, Robert led a rich and varied life. He pursued knowledge avidly, earning an Associate Degree and delving into a variety of professions. He worked as an airplane...

Antonio Dapiedade

Antonio Dapiedade

Feb 3, 2024

At age 81 he said goodbye, born in Pedreiras de Porto de Mos’, Portugal. Son of the late Maria DaPiedade from Portugal. He served 2 years (1963 &1964) in Portuguese military. After his marriage to Maria Delgado Rodrigo and having their second child they both decided to make there way to the United States for a better life in 1967....

Melinda Tyler

Melinda Tyler

Jan 26, 2024

Melinda Tyler, 67, of Milford, MA passed away on January 26. She is survived by her husband, Leslie (Les) Tyler, and her adopted, extended family of Edward Hemingway, Lori Ayers, Siobhan Lowe, and Karen Howe.

Melinda was born in Alexandria Egypt to an American mother and Egyptian father, shortly before the 6-days war between Israel and Egypt. Her mother soon...

Garfield Cecil Octave

Garfield Cecil Octave

Jan 15, 2024

It is with saddened hearts and profound sorrow that we announce the passing of Garfield Cecil Octave, 59 years old, better known as Iyeya, Pass It and Papa Sac. Garfield was born in Bishop’s Gap Marchand, St. Lucia. He later relocated to Worcester Massachusetts where he lived most of his life. He passed away at St Vincent Hospital in Worcester...

Sondra Lea (Lane) Reyer

Sondra Lea (Lane) Reyer

Jan 15, 2024

Mrs. Sondra Lea (Lane) Reyer formerly of Whitewater, Indiana, born June 16, 1942, passed peacefully January 15th , 2024 in Worcester, Massachussetts.  She was surrounded by family in the last days of her life.  Known for her big spontaneous smile, warm hugs and a helping hand, Sondra was 81 years of age.

Growing up a devout Roy Rogers fan, she...

Jean Patricia Keelin

Jean Patricia Keelin

Jan 11, 2024

In loving memory of Jean Patricia Keelin, born on March 16, 1947, in Jamaica Plain, MA, and passing peacefully with her son Courtland by her side in Worcester, MA. 

Jean, the cherished daughter of Joseph Keelin and Helen (Shanahan) Keelin, is survived by her only child, Courtland Keelin, (daughter in-law) Kimberly Salmon and (grandchildren) Devon, and Isabella. Jean also...

Leeann Patrice Shyne

Leeann Patrice Shyne

Jan 10, 2024

Leeann Patrice Shyne, 68, of Northborough, MA, passed away peacefully on January 10, 2024. A devoted mother and a compassionate worker in disability services for over three decades, Leeann’s kindness left a mark on many.

Leeann was born in New York City and raised in upstate New York. As a young adult, she moved to Lunenburg, MA where she was...