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MaryKate Soucy
October 9, 2025
PAXTON - Mary Katherine (Kate), 65, of Paxton MA passed away peacefully at UMASS Memorial Hospital in Worcester on Thursday, October 9, 2025, after a long battle with chronic illnesses.
Mary Kate was born November 10, 1959, in Leominster, MA. She attended elementary school in Leominster and High School in Worcester, eventually earning her GED.
Kate struggled with many challenges but always...
Kevin Santos
October 8, 2025
SHREWSBURY - Kevin Santos, 20, of Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, passed away on October 8, 2025, in Millbury. Born on March 17, 2005, in Worcester, Massachusetts, Kevin brought light and warmth to those around him from the very beginning.Kevin was known for his big heart and his even bigger presence. His friendly nature made him a cherished companion to many, and his...
Robert Charles Szabo, Jr.
October 7, 2025
Robert Charles (Rob) Szabo, Jr., age 62, passed away on October 7, 2025, in Worcester, Massachusetts. He was born on August 26, 1963, in Danbury, Connecticut.
Rob devoted 47 years of service to Crowley Auto Group, with varying roles of responsibility through his most recent (long-term) role, IT Manager. His long-standing tenure at Crowley was a testament to his loyalty and...
Justin P. Nugent
October 6, 2025
Justin Philip Nugent, 42, of Worcester, Massachusetts, passed away on October 6, 2025, in his hometown.
Born on April 25, 1983, in Worcester, Justin spent his life rooted in the community that shaped him. He was a devoted father to Alexis, Samuel, and Zachary, and partner to his fiancé Sara Hickson — roles he cherished above all else. His love for...
Conner L Brochu
October 3, 2025
Conner L. Brochu
November 29, 1993-October 3, 2025
Conner Brochu, 31 of Worcester, MA passed away unexpectedly at home Friday night October 3, 2025. Conner leaves behind his father Greg Brochu and his wife Tracey of Ledyard, CT; his mother Tammie Brochu from Worcester whom he also lived with; his sister Alexandra Brochu; his nephew Kaiden and niece Audrina all from Dudley,...
Christopher Lynn Jones
September 26, 2025
HUDSON - Christopher Lynn Jones, known lovingly as Chris, Dad, Papa, Pastor Chris, and Friend, passed away on September 26, 2025, in Marlborough, Massachusetts, at the age of 65. His final days were marked by a complicated illness, but he was surrounded by love, prayers, laughter, and family.
Born on September 22, 1960, in Independence, Missouri, Chris was raised in Bixby,...
Ana Claudia (de Almeida) Schultz
September 24, 2025
Though Ana Claudia Shultz was from Worcester, she planted many seeds throughout her journey, nourishing different chapters, paths and places of her life.
Her heart was so grand, welcoming, warm and nonjudgmental. Her hands always giving, pouring and spreading love in all she does, especially in her cooking! Because of course, the kitchen is the heart of the home.
On September 21,...
Theresa Ann Reidy
September 24, 2025
AUBURN - Theresa Ann Reidy passed away on September 24, 2025.
She was born on February 10, 1941 to Agnes (Trudell) Reidy and Dennis Reidy. She attended Worcester Public and Parochial schools.
Terry was a barber and a talented seamstress. She owned the Auburn Fitting Room for alterations and dry cleaning. She was an avid golfer and most recently belonged to...
Dr. Hemasundra Reddy Duggireddy
September 22, 2025
In Loving Memory of Dr. Hemasundra Reddy Duggireddy (“Hema” / “Dr. D”)
December 31, 1974 - September 22, 2025
It is with profound sorrow, yet with immense love and gratitude, that we share the passing of Hema, formally known as Dr. Hemasundra Reddy Duggireddy and affectionately as Hema or Dr. D. To his family, he was a loving husband and father. To...
Steven Howard Quarfordt
September 21, 2025
Steven Howard Quarfordt
Steven Howard Quarfordt, of Worcester, MA passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 21, 2025, in the presence of his family at Mass General Hospital, Boston.
Born on July 30, 1935, to Agnes and Howard Quarfordt, Steve spent his entire “growing up” years at one single address in Elmhurst, NY. He is survived by his wife of 71 years June...
Jeffrey Alan Kallio
September 18, 2025
JEFFREY ALAN KALLIO
Jeffrey Alan Kallio, known to many as Jeff, was born in Holden, Massachusetts, to William and Norma Kallio. He was the third of four children and the only son, sibling to Kimberlee Morrow, Julie Lemon, and Jennifer Kallio.
In 1984, Jeff joined the Navy, a chapter in his life where he met and married his first wife, Isabelle Kallio...
Carol Kozlowski
September 15, 2025
MILLBURY - Carol A. (Guinto) MacRae Kozlowski, age 72, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 15th surrounded by her loving family. Born in Worcester, Massachusetts, she was daughter of the late George Guinto and Pearl (Derosier) Guinto.
Carol is survived and will be deeply missed by her son, Thomas Guinto and his wife Shelley and her three granddaughters, Mia, Samantha and...
Cynthia Leah Linkel
September 13, 2025
FITCHBURG - An avid world traveler, lover of theater, music, and museums; Cindy was a proud mother, and beloved friend, sister, and daughter. She squeezed every inch out of life and never turned away someone she loved.
Cynthia Leah Linkel of Fitchburg, Massachusetts passed away surrounded by loved ones in the early morning hours of Saturday, September 13, 2025. Cindy was...
Henry Parker Hirschel
September 12, 2025
DEERFIELD - Henry Parker Hirschel, 78, of Deerfield, MA passed away peacefully on September 12, 2025. He grew up in Boston and graduated from Boston Latin School in 1966 and attended The University of Massachusetts (UMASS) at Amherst graduating with the class of 1970.
During the National Science Foundation’s Operation Deepfreeze 73 he worked for six months as a field assistant...
Martin Janhunen
September 10, 2025
Martin Harry Janhunen, 76, of Westminster, MA, passed away peacefully on September 10, 2025 surrounded by his family.
Born on March 6, 1949, he was son of the late Martin Unto Janhunen and Florence Mary (Peterson) Janhunen. Marty was an avid fisherman, trapper, hunter and logger by trade. He worked as a logger for most of his life up until retirement....
Robert Harrison Brainard
September 8, 2025
Brookfield, MA – Robert H. Brainard 84 of Brookfield, MA, passed away peacefully on September 8, 2025 at the Christopher House of Worcester following several years with Dementia.
Robert is survived by his current wife Donna M. Brainard (Busha) his daughter Kristen, two stepdaughters: Melissa and Tonya and one stepson: Shawn. Six grandchildren: Cherie, Javery, Caleb, Morgan, Gracie and Madison. Three...
Kathy A. Hokanson
September 7, 2025
SPENCER – Kathy (Giroux) Hokanson, 61, died on Sunday, September 7, 2025, in her home surrounded by loved ones. She was born on august 20, 1964 in Ware to the late George and Shirly (Reim) Giroux.
She graduated from Millbury Highschool, class of 1982. She married her high school sweetheart, Carl Hokanson. They moved on to journey while Carl was serving...
David Lee LeBlanc
September 4, 2025
FITCHBURG - David Lee LeBlanc, 43, passed away on September 4, 2025, at UMASS Medical Center in Worcester.
David was raised by his grandparents, Roland and Yolande LeBlanc in Lunenburg, MA. He was a 2001 graduate of Notre Dame High School in Fitchburg. At the time of his death, he was employed at Pet Supplies Plus in Lunenburg.
He leaves behind an...
Richard Strand
September 3, 2025
RUTLAND - Richard "Rick" Strand, aged 67, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 3rd, surrounded by his family. Born to Robert and Magdalena Strand on July 17, 1958, Rick was a proud graduate of Wachusett Regional High School and went on to study plastics engineering at Lowell University.
Rick had a love for music and a deep fascination with weather and...
Robert R. Bouchard
August 30, 2025
Robert R. Bouchard 78
Worcester- Robert R. Bouchard 78 of 50 Harlem st died Saturday August 30, 2025 at home peacefully as he wished after a struggle with complications from lung cancer.
He leaves his devoted loving wife Sandra R. Bouchard(Ballard), His beautiful children and their spouses Robert and Megan Bouchard, David Bouchard, Aimee-Lynn Bouchard and Edward Davis, and Albert and Holly...
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