Obituaries

February 7, 2024

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February 5, 2024

John C Lukason, 73, from Jefferson, MA passed away peacefully with family by his side in the comfort of his home on February 5, 2024 after a courageous battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife of 44 years Nancy (Stanwick) Lukason, his son, Jonathan (Lindsey) Lukason, of Holden, MA and his daughter, Stacy (Freemon) Romero of Leominister, MA. ...

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January 18, 2024

WORCESTER – Kurt Daniel LaRose, 31, died unexpectedly at home in Worcester on Thursday, January 18, 2024. Born in Worcester, Massachusetts, Kurt was the beloved son of Daniel and Deborah (Strunz) LaRose.

He worked for several area companies as a framer and as a landscaper. He grew up in the Webster square area of Worcester. He loved music ,especially rap...

January 16, 2024

January 14, 2024

Carol Maiser, age 80, of Holden, MA, passed away on Sunday January 14, 2024 of respiratory issues. She was born on July 9, 1943, in Kansas City, MO. Carol was a spirited, loving, and positive soul who will be deeply missed by all who knew her.   Carol lived in Holden for over 50 years and cherished being a part of...

January 13, 2024

WORCESTER – Leroy Samuel Bell, age 81, died peacefully on Saturday, January 13, 2024, surrounded by the loving presence of his family.

Born in Boston, Roy was the son of Ellis and Dorothy (Thompson) Bell.  After graduating high school, he proudly served his country, with two tours of duty in the Navy during the Vietnam War.  Using the skills he...

January 8, 2024

Norma Irene Johanson, 94, of Rutland, MA, passed away January 8, 2024, at home surroundedby her loved ones. She was born in Worcester, MA to William and Eva Corkum on September 4,1929, and spent much of her life in Rutland.During her life, Norma meant so much to so many people. She was a mother, grandmother, andgreat grandmother, but also a...

January 7, 2024

January 6, 2024

Linda M. (Glenn) Shields (June 22, 1951-January 6, 2024) Born in Lowell, MA, on June 22, 1951, she was the daughter of the late Myron Glenn and Louise (Mullen) Glenn. She grew up in Pelham, NH, moved to Concord, NH then moved to Massachusetts and raised her family in the Fitchburg, Leominster area.

Linda worked at Omnirel and International Rectifier...

January 6, 2024

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January 3, 2024

Jana Sue Egan was born in Kansas. She lived most of her life in Massachusetts. She graduated from Bedford High School. Jana later in her years received a degree from Mount Wachusett Community College. Jana loved the work she did. She was most recently employed for Millipore Company in Jaffrey , NH.

Jana adored the beach and anything Halloween. She...

January 2, 2024

WORCESTER- William E. Bousquet, 82, of Worcester passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 2, 2024, at the Rose Monahan Home surrounded by his family after a period of declining health. Born in Worcester, William was the son of the late Raymond and Florence (Wyman) Bousquet.   William worked for many years for the City of Worcester , retiring as a custodian...

January 1, 2024

December 30, 2023

BLACKSTONE/WORCESTER - Shawn M. McKinnon, 33 of Blackstone, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, December 30, 2023, in Portland, ME. Born in Worcester, Massachusetts, Shawn was the son of the late Christine Fitzpatrick and Francis McKinnon of Worcester.

Shawn attended Burncoat High School and went on to be a steel shop grinder at Building Envelope Services Inc. When not working Shawn...