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Steven A. Culhane
January 25, 2026
AUBURN - Steven Culhane passed away on January 25, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born on August 14, 1957, Steve faced every challenge in life with determination, stubborn resilience, and an unmistakable sense of humor.
Steve was predeceased by his brother Maurice Culhane and his mother Judith McKee.
Steve was a devoted father and grandfather whose greatest joy came from...
Gerardo Pichardo Jiménez
January 22, 2026
WORCESTER - Gerardo Pichardo Jiménez, 88, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, January 22, 2026, at UMass Memorial Medical Center – University Campus in Worcester.
Gerardo was born in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, where he attended primary school. In 1976, he emigrated to the United States and settled in Worcester, Massachusetts, where he raised his family and...
Barbara Joan (Baird) Curtin
January 18, 2026
Barbara Joan (Baird) Curtin 75 years young of St. Petersburg, Florida formally of Acton, Massachusetts passed away peacefully on January 18th, 2026, surrounded by her loving family, after a fierce battle with cancer.
Born on October 17, 1950 on Long Island New York to her mother Dorothy Hanely Baird and father Frank Baird Sr. After growing up with her younger sister...
Louida Camille Solidaire
January 18, 2026
Louida's funeral service will be livestreamed and availabe for viewing at 11:00 am on Friday, January 30th at this link: https://client.tribucast.com/tcid/a26014571027051
WORCESTER - Louida Solidaire Camille was born on November 19, 1949, and answered the Lord’s call to eternal rest on January 18, 2026, after a courageous three-year battle with cancer. She was a woman of extraordinary kindness, strength, and love....
Robert Kline Leet, MD
January 14, 2026
Dr. Robert K. Leet of Shrewsbury, Mass, at the age of 90, died peacefully at the Shrewsbury Nursing and Rehabilitation Center on January 14, 2026 with his wife of 67 years, Helena Leet-Pellegrini, by his side after a long journey with Alzheimer's disease. In 2017, Dr. Leet took it upon himself to write his own obituary:
I was born 7/16/1935 at...
Thongmy Sinbandhit
January 13, 2026
Thongmy P. Sinbandhit
September 10, 1945 – January 13, 2026
Leicester, Massachusetts
Thongmy P. Sinbandhit, a devoted wife, loving mother, proud grandmother, and cherished great-grandmother, passed away peacefully at home on January 13, 2026, surrounded by her family.
Born in Champassak, Laos, Thongmy was one of six children and was known for her love of talking and storytelling. Her voice—often heard a mile away—brought...
Charles J Hoglund
January 9, 2026
Charles J. Hoglund (C.J.) passed away on Jan 9, 2026, after a long fight with Asthma and COPD.
He leaves behind his wife of 47 years Beth E. Hoglund (Palmer), daughter Amy S. Hoglund and her husband Michael Wisniewski of Holden, son Toby Hoglund and Megan Mowins of Leominster, sisters Susan Boynton of Clinton, Deborah Strate of Sterling, and brother Peter...
Patricia Lois Hall
January 8, 2026
WORCESTER - Patricia “Patty” Hall, 75 passed away peacefully on January 8, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, creativity, and service. She is predeceased by her parents, William and Margaret (Fallon) Hall, and her beloved sister, Nancy Meola. Patty leaves behind her children: Brian Conley; Kevin Conley; and Shannon Conley and her husband Michael Thibodeau of Worcester; her grandchildren Tyler,...
Loren Richard Tisdale
January 4, 2026
Leominster – Loren Richard Tisdale, 79 years old, of Leominster, died Sunday, January 4, 2026 in Keystone Nursing Home in Leominster after battling cancer for over two decades. He is survived by his two daughters: Loree Tisdale of Westminster and Lorene (Tisdale) Ruderman and her husband Jeffrey of Worcester, brother Robert and his wife Sandra Tisdale of New Hampshire, sister...
Robert F. Sargent, Jr.
January 3, 2026
It is with deep sadness that the family of Robert Francis Sargent, Jr. ("Sarge" also "Bobby") announce his passing on Saturday, January 3, in his home in Shrewsbury after a 14-month heroic battle with Glioblastoma (GBM). He was 61 years young. Bobby grew up in the Bradford section of Haverhill, Massachusetts, where his passion for all sports, especially hockey took...
Bruce P. Connors
January 3, 2026
Bruce Connors passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving children, on January 3, 2026. He was 72 years old.
Bruce was born September 23, 1953, in Tampa, Florida, to the late Paul and Viola Connors. He lived in Massachusetts for most of his life and spent his later years in Rhode Island. He had recently moved to Charlton about a year...
Glenn E. Wolfe
January 1, 2026
LEOMINSTER, MA - Little did Clinton and his wife, Kathryn (Fisher) Wolfe, know that the blue-
eyed baby boy born to them in Shiremanstown, PA, on 3/3/33 would grow to be the independent,
sometimes maverick, and trailblazer he became. A source of abundant pride and, yes, a cause of
a few gray hairs, “Glennie”, as his mom affectionately called him, was an involved
member...
Michael Ladeau
December 30, 2025
It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of Michael Kenneth LaDeau, who passed away peacefully on December 30, 2025, at the age of 68 after a two-year battle with brain cancer. Michael was a cherished family member, friend, and community member, remembered for his kindness, warmth, and endearing sense of humor.
Michael dedicated his professional life to law...
Hai Van Nguyen
December 30, 2025
SOUTH HADLEY - Hai Van Nguyen passed away peacefully on December 30, 2025, with his beloved wife, Thinh Tran, by his bedside until his final breath. He was 77 years old.
Hai was born on January 10, 1948, in Hanoi, Vietnam, to the late Hinh Van Nguyen and Hien Nguyet Ho. At the age of six, he and his family moved...
Mary Joan (Tessier) Tardy
December 30, 2025
WORCESTER - Mary J. (Tessier) Tardy, age 74, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 30, 2025.
The family would like to thank the compassionate staff Jewish Healthcare Center and the Rose Monahan Hospice Home for their care of Mary.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time and are under the care of Kelly Cremation & Funeral Care, 154 Lincoln St., Worcester.
Allan D Randall
December 29, 2025
Allan D. Randall, age 93, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 29, 2025, at Oasis at Dodge Park in Worcester, MA. He was born in Sharon, CT, the beloved son of the late Merle R. Randall and Doris H. (Dow) Randall, and was raised in Cromwell, CT.
Allan graduated from Cromwell High School, and went on to earn a Bachelor’s degree...
Dawn Kishore
December 28, 2025
AUBURN - Dawn Winant Kishore, 79, passed away peacefully on December 29, 2025. She is predeceased by her mother Elizabeth (Taber) Winant-Relle and father William Winant of Albany, NY.
A graduate of Guilderland, NY High school, class of 1964, she enrolled in the nursing program at Adelphi University in Garden City, NY. During her studies there, she enrolled in the US...
Walter Francis Costello
December 27, 2025
Walter Francis Costello
April 3, 1943 — December 27, 2025
UPTON - Walter Francis Costello, age 82, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones on December 27, 2025. Walter was born on April 3, 1943, in Manchester, New Hampshire, to the late Walter and Mabel Costello.
Walter was an insurance executive by trade and took a great deal of pride in...
Edward John Vivlamore, Sr.
December 27, 2025
WORCESTER - Edward John Vivlamore Sr., age 55, passed away peacefully at home on December 27, 2025. Edward was born on December 21, 1970, in Worcester, Massachusetts, to the late Kathleen and Kenneth Vivlamore.
He was a skilled painter by trade and took great pride in his work. Edward had a deep love for fishing and the outdoors, finding peace and...
Thomas James Dobson, Jr.
December 25, 2025
WORCESTER - Thomas Dobson, Jr. passed away on Christmas Day, 2025, at UMass Memorial Medical Center in Worcester, Massachusetts. He was surrounded by his children and family.
Thomas was predeceased by his parents and by his former wife of 25 years, Loretta Wulforst of Huntington, Long Island, New York who passed away in 2021. He is survived by his four children,...
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