Obituaries
Local Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Worcester County Massachusetts & Surrounding Areas
Gloria Willette
September 15, 2022
Gloria Marie Willette (nee Devoe), 77, of Worcester, MA previously of Tobique First Nation, NB, passed away September 15, 2022, peacefully at home with her family. She was born to the late John Thomas and Mary Elizabeth Devoe, December 24, 1944, in Bangor, ME. She was raised a member of the Maliseet Nation on the Tobique Reservation in New Brunswick,...
Kathleen Richter
September 15, 2022
SHREWSBURY - Kathleen Richter, 76, of Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, passed away on September 15, 2022 after a brief illness. Kathleen was born to the late Francis O’Connell and Margaret (Daly) O’Connell in Worcester and grew up in Auburn, Massachusetts. She graduated from Auburn High School in 1964 and Quinsigamond Community College in 1968 with a degree in accounting. Kathleen and her...

Maria Victoria Simoncelo
September 4, 2022
Services were held privately at St. Josephs Church in Worcester.
Maximino "Alex" Salazar
August 28, 2022
Alex Salazar, 37, has passed away. A full obituary is to follow. Calling hours will be held from 11:00 am - 1:00 pm on Sunday, September 4, 2022 with a funeral service to follow. Burial will take place at Hope Cemetery at 11:00 am on Wednesday, September 7, 2022. Express condolences and share fond memories with the family below.
Raymond Gordon, Jr.
August 24, 2022
WEBSTER – Raymond J. Gordon, Jr. , passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home, surrounded by his family on Wednesday, August 24, 2022. Ray was born in Worcester and was the son of the late Raymond and Shirley (Mossa) Gordon. Ray attended Assabet Valley Regional Vocational High School. He lived in Florida for many years, enjoying a career...

Joyce Richard
August 20, 2022
WORCESTER – Joyce C. Richard passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, August 20, 2022. Born in Worcester, she was the daughter of the late Wallace and Lillian (Alix) Richard. Joyce graduated from Holy Name High School and went on to work as a clerk at Paul Revere Insurance. She was an active and devout member of St. Joseph’s Church...
Christopher Cornine
August 18, 2022
Worcester – Christopher M. Cornine, 41, died peacefully on Thursday, August 18, 2022 at UMass Memorial Healthcare – University Campus, Worcester. He was born in Worcester, the son of the late Theodore Cornine and Nancy (Barns) Cornine and graduated from Doherty High School in Worcester. Chris was predeceased by his father, Theodore Cornine. He is survived by his long-time partner,...
Daniel Morales, Jr.
August 12, 2022
WORCESTER - Daniel “Danny” Reynaldo Morales, Jr. unexpectedly passed away on Friday, August 12, 2022 at the age of 36. Danny was born and raised in Worcester and was a big fan of basketball, video games, Saturday morning cartoons, and his mother’s home cooked meals. As a child you would often find him pretending to be Michelangelo from the Ninja...

Judith (Novak) Gorlick
July 29, 2022
WORCESTER – Judith (Novak) Gorlick, age 88, died peacefully at home on Friday, July 29, 2022, surrounded by the loving presence of her family. Judy was born in Springfield, MA, the daughter of Benjamin and Mae (Lavitt) Novak. After earning her Associate's Degree from Becker Junior College, she married her beloved husband, Leonard Gorlick, to whom she was married for...