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Stephen Hokanson
February 3, 2023
WORCESTER - It is with deep sorrow that the family of Stephen Hokanson, 69, announces that he passed from this life on Feb. 3, 2023, at Parson's Hill Nursing Home after a long illness. He lived in Worcester all his life and graduated from St. John's High School where he played hockey. He worked for the Worcester Dept. of Public...
Denise Keyes
February 1, 2023
Denise A. (Elie) Keyes, 69, passed away on February 1, 2023, after a long illness with her daughter by her side. Born in Worcester, MA, Denise was the daughter of Edward and Lorraine (Lafond) Elie. She graduated from Fanning Trade School as a Licensed Practical Nurse and worked at various nursing homes in the area, eventually retiring from West Side...
Christy Melissa Hays
January 28, 2023
No services are scheduled at this time. Please express condolences below.
Maureen "Moe" Murphy
January 28, 2023
BURLINGTON/NATICK – Maureen “Moe” Virginia Murphy, age 59, died at Lahey Hospital in Burlington MA on January 28, 2023. Born November 12, 1963, Maureen was the daughter of the late John and Virginia Murphy. Originally from Natick MA, Moe later resided in Burlington MA, and spent many years on Cape Cod. Maureen worked as a Program Manager for many years,...
Gary Carey
January 25, 2023
MILLBURY/WORCESTER – Gary F. Carey, 62, formerly of Worcester, passed away on Wednesday, January 25 at UMass Memorial – Lake Avenue after taking ill at home. Born and raised in Worcester, Gary was the son of Charles E. and Elizabeth (Ryan) Carey and lived the last 17 years in Millbury with longtime companion and best friend, Karen L. Mueller. Gary...
Richard S. Haines
January 23, 2023
Richard S. Haines, 76, of Millbury, MA passed away peacefully on Monday, January 23, 2023 with his wife by his side, following a long illness. Rich was the most devoted father, husband, and friend. He was a man of deep strength, character, kindness, generosity, and was deeply loyal to those he loved. He was the guy that was always in...
Maria Mejia
January 22, 2023
No services are scheduled at this time. Please express condolences below.
Stephen O'Connor
January 21, 2023
Stephen Thomas O'Connor, 71, of Westborough, passed away on January 20, 2023 after a difficult battle with cancer. Steve was born in Worcester to William F. and Lillian V. (Alexanderovich) O'Connor on November 26, 1951. He is survived by his three children, Heather and Keith O'Connor of Oxford, and Sean O'Connor of Westborough, with whom he lived, one granddaughter, Makenzie...
Florence "Flo" Varela
January 15, 2023
Florence "Flo" Varela was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She left this world peacefully on January 15, 2023 at the age of 86 surrounded by family. She was born to Mesrop and Karan Bazigian on December 24, 1936. A Christmas Eve baby! After graduating from Milford high school, Florence was employed at many businesses including the pizza store...
Pauline Miller
January 13, 2023
Pauline Miller, of Worcester, passed away peacefully with family by her side at Rose Monahan nursing home, after a battle with cancer. Pauline grew up in Oxford, MA, the daughter of Richard Brunnett and Hariet Brunnett of Webster. Pauline danced for many years for the Authur Murray Dance Studios in Worcester. She would later marry her first husband, Dave Flagg...
Cohar Bartlett
January 13, 2023
Cohar Bartlett, artist and caring mother, sister, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on January 13, at Whitney Place, just down the road from her longtime home in Northborough, MA. She was 90 years old. An artist, businesswoman, and animal lover, Co was born in 1932 to Hannah and George Kalajian in New York City. Cohar and her sister, Carol...
Robert Cronin
January 9, 2023
WORCESTER – Robert D. Cronin, age 89, passed away in his sleep on January 9, 2023. He was the son of Michael and Julia (O’Connor) Cronin. He leaves his wife of 65 years, Patricia (Duggan) Cronin; a daughter, Lynn Sullivan (Joseph); grandchildren, Greg, Megan Naples (Christopher), Juliann Schiano (Gerardo), Kristina Marr (James), great grandchildren, Lily, Ryan, Patrick Naples and Nicolas...
Elias Goncalves Ribeiro
January 6, 2023
Elias Goncalves Ribeiro passed away on Friday, January 6, 2022 at the age of 66. Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Elias' family from 9:00 am to 11:00 am, followed by a funeral service at 11:00 am on Thursday, January 12, at Kelly Cremation & Funeral Care, 154 Lincoln St. , Worcester. All who wish to say a...
Rita M. Demarco
December 31, 2022
Services are being held privately at St. John's Cemetery in Worcester.
Edward "Ralph" Maass
December 30, 2022
Born in Wilmington Delaware on January 2, 1932. His father was Edward W. Maass of Ridgewood New Jersey and his mother, Berniece Gale of Webster, MA. He attended Quaker schools until his sophomore year, eventually graduating from Woodstock Academy in Connecticut in 1949. He achieved his degree in engineering from Rensselaer Polytech, joined the Navy, and rose to the rank...
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