Obituaries

Recent Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Worcester County Massachusetts & Surrounding Areas

Jay Hurley

Jay Hurley

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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Msgt Milo Holland

Msgt Milo Holland

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...

Susan Ann (Gray) Price

Susan Ann (Gray) Price

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...

Margaret “Peggy” M. (Bedard) Kibbe

Margaret “Peggy” M. (Bedard) Kibbe

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)...

Ann Marie (Pushie) Adams

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Marciana Ramos

Marciana Ramos

Dec 30, 2022

In Loving Memory Chana  Your Wings Were Ready…But Our Hearts Were Not