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Ann Marie (Pushie) Adams
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...
Gertrude L. Blanchette
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...
Nancy Sofia Campos
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....
Stanley C. Paulauskas
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...
Ernest “Ernie” Lapierre
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,...
Lev Shvarts
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...
Kathleen Marilyn Shippee
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...
Leonard “Lenny” M. Chevalier
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...
Christopher M. Blodgett
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...
Marie Allen-Hadge
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...
Shayne Michael Savoie
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.
Barbara G. Smith
Jan 22, 2023
Barbara G. Smith, 66, of Worcester, MA, was called home to Heaven, on January 22, 2023. There are no services scheduled at this time.
Senoritta Delsetta James-Ethier
Jan 8, 2023
Senoritta D. (Delcita) James-Ethier joined her late husband, Raymond J. Ethier, at the feet of Jesus on January 8, 2023, at the age of Ninety-Two. She is survived by her children: Marcia (Melody), Diane (Angela), Rosemarie (Marie) & Sophia (Cutie), Michael (Mikey), Patrick & Desmond (Smiley) pre-deceased; numerous grandchildren & great grandchildren & other relatives & friends.
Sister Del devoted...
Nathan John Penn
Jan 6, 2023
Nathan John Penn, 44, of Worcester, MA, was called home to the Lord, on Friday, January 6, 2023, after a courageous battle with cancer. He leaves behind his beloved wife of almost 8 years, Josie Alicea.
Nate was born in Boston, MA, on February 4, 1978, a son of Frederick Mitchell and Antoinette Penn. He was raised in Dorchester, MA...
Scott Normand Dutilly
Dec 26, 2022
Scott Normand Dutilly, 53, passed away on December 26, 2022 at home in Blackstone, MA. Scott was the loving and devoted husband of Erica J. (Lavoie) Dutilly. He was the son his late step-father Walter J. Dutilly and late mother Gloria I. (Parent) Dutilly; his father George Brown of Hope; his sons: Robert Dutilly and his wife Wendy of Warwick...
Brenda Lee Stewart
Dec 22, 2022
Brenda Lee Stewart, 61 Years old, passed away on December 22, 2022 surrounded by her loving family after battling cancer. She was born on August 20,1961 to Joann Price (Giguere) and George Price in Laconia, NH. Brenda was married in Laconia, NH at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in 1986 to Jon Stewart. They moved to Marlborough, MA where she...
Kathleen Wirtz
Dec 21, 2022
Our precious mother Kathleen Wirtz sadly passed away on December 21,2022 at the age of 66. Kathleen is survived by her husband Frank Wirtz and three children Nichole Wirtz, Jason Wirtz and Christen Wirtz. Kathleen is survived by her two sisters Laura O’Brien & Lisa Pickering. Kathleen was predeceased by her mother Barbara O’Brien and father Richard O’Brien, sister Tara...
Betty W. Sweet
Dec 19, 2022
Betty W. Sweet, 75 years old, passed away on December 19, 2022 after a short battle with cancer at Fitchburg Rehabilitation Center.
She was born on August 19, 1947 to Stella Weitz (Knapp) and Lawrence Weitz in Poughkeepsie N.Y. Betty was married in Stormville NY in 1968 to Theodore Sweet. They moved to Allegany County in the Western Southern tier...
Edward Varteresian
Dec 16, 2022
Edward Varteresian, 85, a lifelong Worcester Resident, passed away peacefully, on Friday, December 16, 2022, after a period of declining health. He is survived by his wife and beloved companion of 26 years, Myrna D. (Baer) Varteresian.
Edward was born in Worcester, MA, on December 11, 1937, one of six children of the late John and Julia (Terzian) Varteresian. He...
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