Obituaries
Local Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Worcester County Massachusetts & Surrounding Areas
Andrew Michael George
March 13, 2025
WORCESTER - Andrew Michael George passed away on March 13, 2025.
Millard H. Cundiff, Jr.
March 9, 2025
Millard Hartman Cundiff Jr., 88, passed away Sunday, March 9, 2025 at Emerson Hospital, Concord, MA.
He was born March 7, 1937 in Oakland, CA to Millard Hartman Cundiff Sr. and Catherine Woodrow (Crumm) Cundiff. In 1944, his family moved back to Missouri where Millard Sr.’s family farmed. Millard graduated from Lamar High School in Lamar, MO in 1955, where he...
Gloria Luisa Villanueva
March 9, 2025
FITCHBURG - Gloria Luisa Villanueva passed away on March 9, 2025.
Compton E. G. Alleyne
March 8, 2025
Compton E. G. Alleyne, a beloved son, brother, father, grandfather, uncle, cousin, and friend, passed away peacefully on March 8, 2025, at the age of 88.
Born on November 24, 1936, in Anna Catherina, Guyana, to the late Elsie and Lloyd Alleyne, he was the first of eight children to Elsie Savery.
Compton worked at the Leonora and Uitvlugt sugar estates for...
Khuyen Thi Nguyen
March 7, 2025
With profound sadness, we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Khuyen Thi Nguyen, 91, who left this world peacefully in her sleep on March 7, 2025.
Born on May 20, 1933, Khuyen was a woman of unwavering strength, selflessness, and resilience. After her late husband, Manh Van Le, made the decision to stay behind in Vietnam after the war ended...
Rita Larini
March 6, 2025
LAKE WORTH, FL - Rita M. (Walker) Larini, age 103, passed away on March 6th, 2025 at the Finnish American Village in Lake Worth, FL. Born in Worcester, she was the daughter of the late Michael J. And Marion (Foy) Walker.
Rita is survived by her son, Neal Larini and his wife, Sharon of Southbridge; a brother, Joseph Walker and his...
Thomas F. Powers, Jr.
March 6, 2025
Shrewsbury - Thomas F. Powers, Jr. passed away peacefully on March 6th 2025 at the Rose Monahan Hospice Home at the age of 87.
Tom was a civil engineer who served the Commonwealth of Massachusetts for more than 50 years. He was an erudite reader who loved history, politics and poetry. He was a music lover with a passion for Opera,...
John Clarke
March 2, 2025
WORCESTER - John Clarke, 74, of Worcester died on March 2, 2025, in the comfort of his home surrounded by his family.
He was born on March 9, 1950, in Boston to the late Thomas and Alice Clarke. He grew up in Mission Hill and graduated from Mission High School.
John married Rose Ajoian. Together they grew their family with the births...
Jose F. De Oliveira
February 27, 2025
Shrewsbury – Jose F. De Oliveira, 50, died peacefully at St. Vincent Hospital, Worcester on February 27, 2025. He was born in Sobralia, Brazil the beloved son of Valdelirio and Maria das Graças.
Jose worked hard as a chef in several local restaraunts and worshiped at Mount Zion Christian Church in Grafton, where he leaves many dear friends. He is survived...
Valerie Louise (Cochrane) Corkum
February 26, 2025
Valerie Louise Corkum (Cochrane), beloved mother to 5 children, originally of Foxboro, MA, passed away peacefully with her family at her side on February 26, 2025, just weeks after her 68th birthday.
She was born in Norwood, MA on February 11, 1957 to Richard and Barbara (Murphy) Cochrane, a police officer and school teacher in the town she spent most of...
Sandra C. Girouard
February 22, 2025
Sandra Carol Girouard, beloved mother, Nana, sister, and friend, passed away on February 22, 2025, in Worcester, MA. Born June 24, in Los Angeles, CA, she was the cherished daughter of the late Louise Penta (Kiley) Thienel and Thomas Penta.
Sandra’s greatest joy in life was her family, especially her grandson, Robert Schroeder, who was her world. She shared a special...
Belinda Perez
February 21, 2025
WORCESTER - Belinda Perez, 63, passed away in her home on February 21st, 2025. She was born in New York to Lino and Lucilla Perez.
She spent her younger years growing up in Chelsea, MA and later settled in Worcester. Belinda was a social worker who spoke to droves of people over the radio and in packed auditoriums. She took great...
Laura J. (Banach) Heath
February 18, 2025
Laura J. Heath (Banach), 58, of Worcester, passed away in her home on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, after a short but valiant battle with breast cancer.
She leaves behind her two daughters, Ashley Heath and her partner Aaron of Holden, and Amy Heath and her partner Doug of Hubbardston, whom she loved dearly. She is also survived by her sister, Barbara...

Melvin Lawrence Heidt
February 15, 2025
HAVERHILL - Melvin Lawrence Heidt passed away on February 15, 2025.