Obituaries

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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,...

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...

Feb 17, 2024

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Jan 1, 2024

Jennifer Lamptey 48, of Worcester, passed away on January 1, 2024, at UMass Medical Center in Worcester, after a period of declining health.

Jennifer Lamptey was born in Accra, Ghana, in the year 1975. She attended primary and high school at Osu Presbyterian and came out with flying colors. She migrated to the US in 1998.

She attended Quinsigamond Community...

Jan 1, 2024

Richard Cormier passed away on January 1st due to a short illness.

He was the son of Henry and Rita Cormier of Marlboro. He leaves behind a wife, Andrea of Stowe; a son, Kurt Cormier and daughter-in- Patricia of Sterling; a daughter, Lisa Grade of Pleasanton, California. He also leaves behind a brother, Charles Cormier and his wife Ellen of...

Dec 24, 2023

Sandra J. Byrnes, 70 of Worcester passed away peacefully on December 24, 2023, surrounded by family, friends at Umass Memorial Medical Center after a short illness.

Sandra was born March 3, 1953 in Worcester, the daughter of Victor & Nancy Szymanski(Mikkinen). Sandra was an advocate for peace during the Vietnam war era. She held various jobs before settling in to...