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Brett Anthony Zawielski
August 25, 2026
Brett Anthony Zawielski (“Bubba, Brettski, Brett Anthony Pig”), age 32, born and raised in Worcester, passed away Tuesday August 25th, 2026. Brett was surrounded by friends and family at Mass General where he peacefully took his last breaths.
Brett loved spending time with his friends and family. Whether it was going to Vermont for a “Boy’s Trip”, trying new restaurants or...
Ursula M. Frederick
August 21, 2026
Ursula Maria Laskowski was born on March 9, 1937, in the serene town of Neuteich, West Prussia, Germany, to Johannes and Rosalie Laskowski. She peacefully departed this world on August 21, 2026, at her home, after a courageous battle with illness. Ursula's life, marked by resilience and grace, was a testament to the strength of the human spirit.
Ursula's journey was...
Laura Lee Kuras
August 19, 2026
With the wind in her hair, Laura Kuras got on the back of the bike, hit the road, and got out of here on August 19th, 2026.
Born at Dover AFB in Delaware on January 15th, 1964. Laura was the kind of person you loved or hated, no in-between. She was generous, kind, strong-willed, stubborn, and always worked hard to make...
Douglas Raymond Aspinall
August 17, 2026
Douglas R. Aspinall, 78, passed away at home surrounded by loved ones following a year-long battle with cholangiocarcinoma.
Doug grew up in Pennsylvania’s Haycock Mountains until 1962, when the state acquired the neighborhood to create Nockamixon State Park. His family relocated to Riegelsville, where Doug graduated from Notre Dame Catholic High School in Easton in 1965.
He enlisted in the U.S. Army...
Jorge Ramirez
August 17, 2026
Jorge Ramirez, known to many as Tasteless Jack, died on August 17, 2026, at the age of 37.
Jorge was born in Queens, New York, and grew up in Worcester, Massachusetts, in a family with roots in Medellín, Colombia. He was the son of Jorge E. Ramirez and the late Blanca Doris Ramirez, who died on February 15, 2024. He is...
Carla Caldwell
August 17, 2026
Carla Regina Caldwell, was born May 29, 1965, in Colón Panama, and passed away on August 17, 2026, leaving behind a legacy defined by love, care, honesty, and an unwavering devotion to the people she called family.
To know Carla was to know someone who cared for others deeply. She dedicated her professional life to helping people as a nurse, and...
Dorothy Ann Wolferseder
August 12, 2026
LEOMINSTER – Dorothy Wolferseder, 87, of Leominster and formerly of Mashpee, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, after a long illness, surrounded by the comfort and love of her family.
Dorothy was born in Leominster, Massachusetts, the cherished daughter of the late Joseph and Rose Novelli. She was a proud graduate of Leominster High School and went on to...
James Lyle Watson Jr.
August 12, 2026
HUBBARDSTON - James Lyle Watson, Jr. of Hubbardston, MA passed away peacefully August 12, 2026 with his family by his side. James (Jim) is survived by his beloved wife of 30 years, Shirley (Cloutier-Frateschi) Watson of Hubbardston, MA.
Jim is survived by his children, his son James Watson, III of Derry, NH and his daughter Mila (Watson) Breton and her husband...
Leonard Paul Greenlaw
August 12, 2026
In Loving Memory of Leonard "Lendog" Paul Greenlaw
Lenny "Lendog" Paul Greenlaw, 65, of Winthrop Massachusetts passed away peacefully at his home in Dudley on August 12, 2026. Surrounded by his loving family. Born September 18, 1960, in Winthrop Massachusetts, he spent 13 years living in San Jose California before returning to the town that has always had his heart, Winthrop...
Paul Roberts
August 11, 2026
With the heaviest and most broken hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved son and brother, Paul Roberts, who passed away on August 11, 2026. There are no words that could ever truly explain the pain of losing someone who was such a huge part of our lives. Paul was not simply our son and brother. He was our...
Rameshkumar Patel
August 8, 2026
SHREWSBURY - Rameshkumar S. Patel passed away on August 8, 2026, in Worcester. He was the loving husband of Gitaben, devoted father of Nayan and Swati, loving father-in-law to Bhoomika, and a cherished grandfather who treasured the time he spent with his grandchildren.
Rameshkumar came to the United States with his family approximately 14 years ago, with hopes of building a...
Andrew John Rice
August 7, 2026
Andrew Rice, beloved son, brother, partner, father, and friend, passed away peacefully on August 7, 2026, just shy of his 50th birthday.
Andrew was born on August 20, 1976 in Camp Lejuene, North Carolina. Andrew's family moved to Maine and he spent most of his childhood and adulthood in the Bangor area.
Andrew was someone who lived life hard and fast, always...
Leo C. Hebert
August 3, 2026
WARREN - Leo C. Hebert, 76, of Warren, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on August 3, 2026. He was the loving husband of the late Jane A. (Bissonnette) Hebert.
A proud veteran of the United States Navy, Leo served aboard the USS Kitty Hawk. He spent most of his working life as an inspector at Warren Pumps, now...
Patricia Ann Turner
July 25, 2026
HOLDEN - Patricia Ann (Murray) Turner of Holden, formerly of Auburn, passed away as she wished, peacefully and painlessly at the Rose Monahan Hospice Center in Worcester Mass. on July 25, 2026. In the weeks leading up to this, Pat displayed her usual strength of character and uncomplaining nature. In her decision to enter hospice, she showed equally powerful acceptance,...
Evelyn P. Messier
July 21, 2026
Worcester - Evelyn Patricia (Harris) Messier, passed away peacefully at the age of 93 at home with her loving husband by her side. Born on August 1, 1932, in Worcester, she was the beloved daughter of the late George Patrick and Emma Alice (Vient) Harris.
Evelyn married the love of her life, Francis L. Messier. Together they shared 70 happy years...
Carol F. Toland
July 19, 2026
FITCHBURG - Carole Toland, 84, passed away peacefully on July 18, 2026.
Born and raised in Boston, Massachusetts, Carole was the daughter of the late Frank and Anne (Bonanno) Brooks. Carole was a pioneering woman whose strength, compassion and powerful kindness touched countless lives. She attended a Catholic High School in Boston and built a life defined by hard work, courage,...
Vimal K. Desai
July 19, 2026
Vimal's funeral service will be livestreamed at 10:00 am on Friday, July 24th, at this link: https://client.tribucast.com/tcid/a26076864514405
In Loving Memory of Vimal K. Desai
HOLDEN - Vimal K. Desai of Holden, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on July 19, 2026, after a short illness. He was 54. Vimal was a devoted dad, a loving son, a caring brother, and a loyal friend.
People will...
Gary R. Carlson
July 17, 2026
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Gary Carlson, a man of peace and fire.
Gary was born in Worcester, Massachusetts on January 19, 1962, and transitioned out of this life in Webster on July 17, 2026. Through his journey of 64 years, he touched many lives with his quick-witted humor, decadent cooking and an unwavering...
Albert Joseph Thebeau
July 11, 2026
Leominster, MA — Albert Joseph Thebeau, 74, of Leominster, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on July 11, 2026, at UMass Memorial HealthAlliance Hospital, Leominster Campus, after a long and courageous battle with cancer.
Born on December 8, 1951, in St. Ignace, New Brunswick, Canada, Albert was the beloved son of the late Telex and Alma (Richard) Thebeau. Originally from Canada, he carried...
Sean Demrest
July 10, 2026
Sean Demrest, 51, of Worcester, Massachusetts, passed away on July 10, 2026, after suffering a medical emergency on July 5, 2026.Sean was born on June 6, 1975, in Milford, Massachusetts, to Richard Demrest and Eileen Britt. He was predeceased by his mother, Eileen Britt, and is survived by his father, Richard Demrest of Uxbridge.Sean is survived by his children, Brianna...
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