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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...
Tara Riopelle
December 15, 2025
HAVERHILL - Tara Marie Riopelle, 52, of Haverhill, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on December 15, 2025. Born on April 15, 1973, in Lawrence, MA, she was the beloved daughter of the late Justine and David Riopelle. Tara was the eldest of four children and is survived by her siblings Eric Riopelle, Paul Riopelle, and Mary Pletcher.
A proud graduate of Greater...
Kathleen Faith Thompson
December 15, 2025
Kathleen (Kathy) Faith Thompson passed peacefully on Monday, Dec 15, 2025, surrounded by her family. Born at the Goddard hospital in Brockton Ma. on January 13, 1954. She was the daughter of the late Richard Standish Thompson and Beatrice Bernice (Pitman) Johnson.
She lived in Brockton till she moved to West Bridgewater and lived their until she Married. Kathy and her...
Gerritt J DeBoer, III
December 14, 2025
Gerritt J DeBoer III
August 31, 1959- December 14, 2025
Northborough
Northborough- Gerritt J DeBoer III (Buster) passed away on December 14, 2025 at Umass University. Born August 31, 1959 in Marlborough, MA.
Gerritt worked 38 years between Westborough State Hospital and Tewksbury State hospital as a maintenance worker. He was friend to hundreds of people over his lifetime. He helped as many as...
Helen A. (Browne) Lambert
December 14, 2025
WORCESTER – Helen A. (Browne) Lambert, 93, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 14, 2025, in the comfort of her daughter’s home in Leicester, surrounded by her loving family.
Born and raised in Worcester, Helen was the daughter of Irish immigrants Daniel D. and Helena F. (Callaghan) Browne. She attended Worcester Public Schools and was a graduate of Commerce High School....
Frantz Charles
December 13, 2025
HOPEDALE – Frantz Charles, 53, beloved husband of Nahomie (St. Fleur) Charles, passed away unexpectedly, December 13, 2025. Born and raised in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, he was the son of Franck Charles and Raymonde Mentor.
Frantz earned a master’s degree from Bridgewater State University. He went on to enjoy a long career as a medical social worker, real estate investor, and vascular...
Omar Eloi Acevedo
December 9, 2025
MILLBURY - Omar Acevedo, 43, passed away on December 9, 2025, in Worcester, Massachusetts, surrounded by the love of his family after a courageous and unwavering battle with cancer. Born on September 2, 1982, in Hoboken, New Jersey, Omar lived a life defined by strength, devotion, and an unshakable spirit that touched all who knew him.
Omar proudly served in the...
Joshua B. Martin
December 7, 2025
Worcester - Joshua B. Martin, 62, died peacefully at home on Monday, December 8, 2025. He was born in Brooklyn, NY, the son of the late Deano D. and Annie Mae (Kinard) Martin.
Joshua had worked in construction for many years, most recently for F and D trucking Co. He had a life-long passion for boxing and especially appreciated the work...
Michael M. Ferranti
December 7, 2025
SHREWSBURY - Michael M. Ferranti, 66, passed away peacefully on December 7, 2025. He is the loving husband of Cynthia “Cindy” Ferranti, with whom he has shared over 47 years of marriage.
He was born in Worcester to the late Michael and Lucy (Portosa) Ferranti. Michael dedicated 26 years of hard-working service to the WRTA and will be remembered for the...
June Marie House
November 26, 2025
MILLBURY - June Marie (Plante) House, of Millbury, MA, passed away peacefully on November 26, 2025. Born in Worcester, MA, on September 2, 1951, June lived a life of service, compassion, and deep connection to both people and nature.
A graduate of North High School in Worcester, Class of 1971, June pursued a lifelong passion for health and healing. She earned...
Richard "Richie" Hoover
November 22, 2025
WATERTOWN - Richard “Richie” Hoover was born on June 18, 1929 in the Boston area and spent most of his life in Watertown, MA. He leaves three children, Richard G. and his wife Virginia M. of Westminster, Robert F. of Attleboro and Maryellen Walker of Burrillville, R.I. He also leaves five grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.
Richie had a long and...
Mallory Marie Shocik
November 21, 2025
WORCESTER – Mallory Marie Shocik, 39, of Worcester, MA, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 21, 2025, at UMass Memorial Medical Center – University Campus in Worcester.
Born in Worcester, she was the daughter of Marie Coyle and Michael Shocik, and was raised in Brimfield, MA. She attended Brimfield Elementary and Tantasqua Jr. and Sr. High School.
Mallory graduated from Franklin Pierce...
Deborah Ann Davey
November 20, 2025
Deborah Ann Davey, born December 7, 1949, passed away at her home in Sutton, MA on Nov 20, 2025. Born and raised on the South Shore of Massachusetts, Deborah lived a life marked by courage, resilience, and an unwavering devotion to those she loved.Deborah was formerly married to the late Charles Wellesley Davey, and together they shared two children, Michael...
Mary E. McCarthy
November 19, 2025
SPRINGFIELD – Mary E. McCarthy, 83, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at Beaumont Rehabilitation & Skilled Nursing Center in Westborough, surrounded by her family. Born in Worcester, she was the daughter of the late George and Mary (Varaski) McCarthy.
Mary grew up in Worcester and graduated from David Hale Fanning High School, Class of 1962. After graduation, she...
Jamie Patrick Mignault
November 19, 2025
Jamie Mignault, 55, of Shrewsbury, MA, passed away on November 19, 2025, with his loving wife by his side after a hard-fought and courageous battle with lung cancer. Born in Worcester, MA, Jamie was the beloved son of the late Middie Mignault and Brenda (Aucoin) St. Dennis.Jamie is survived by his devoted wife of 27 years, Robin (Seaver) Mignault, with...
Santanu Mukherjee
November 17, 2025
RANDOLPH - Santanu Mukherjee, lovingly known as Babu within his family and close circle of relatives, beloved husband, father, brother, and son, passed away on November 17, 2025, after a courageous and unfailingly graceful battle with lymphoma. Born on May 17, 1966, in Kolkata, India, he was the treasured son of Shome and Bani Mukherjee and the devoted older brother...
Gloria M. (Mercado) MacKinnon
November 17, 2025
Worcester – Gloria M. (Mercado) MacKinnon, 35, passed away on Monday, November 17, 2025. Born and raised in Lowell, she was the beloved daughter of Dario Mercado and Vivian (Rios) Torres-Denny.
Gloria attended Greater Lowell Technical High School before graduating from Piper High School in Sunrise, Florida. Intelligent and hardworking, she built a career in accounting and tax preparation, and was...
Carolyn Dolores Reilly
November 10, 2025
Carolyn Dolores Zehner Reilly
April 4, 1947 - November 10, 2025
A loving daughter, sister, mother and grandmother, Carolyn Dolores (Zehner) Reilly, peacefully passed away on November 10, 2025 in Ashburnham, MA at 78 years old.
Born on April 4, 1947, in West Kensington, Philadelphia, PA, daughter to the late Paul Wesley Zehner, Sr. and the late Gertrude Anna (Senior) Zehner. Her family...
Keith David Lainey
November 1, 2025
WORCESTER - Keith David Lainey, 56, of Worcester, MA, passed away on November 1, 2025, comforted by his wife and daughter.
Keith was a devoted husband, father, son, and brother who cherished every moment with his family. His wife, Kellie (Larson) Lainey, was his true love and lifelong partner — together for 35 years. Their daughter, Alexandria, was his greatest joy.
Keith...
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