Obituaries
Local Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Worcester County Massachusetts & Surrounding Areas
Noreen Thorne
August 15, 2023
NORTH GRAFTON - August 15, 2023, marks the passing of Noreen “Nori” Thorne, 75, who left us after a brief illness while in the company of her loving husband, Edward H. Thorne IV with whom she spent the last 25 years. Noreen was an exceptional lady, she carried herself with style and grace that was second to none. Her smile...
Margaret Wells
August 13, 2023
Margaret C. Wells, 83, born on August 14, 1939, passed away unexpectedly at theHighlands Nursing Home, Fitchburg, MA on August 13, 2023, after a long battle withdementia.
She was born in Worcester, daughter of Eleanor L. (Houlihan) Amsden and Edward A. Amsden of West Boylston. Margaret grew up & graduated from West Boylston High School, and graduated college from Clark...
Albrenda Stevens
August 6, 2023
WORCESTER – Albrenda K. (Singleton) Stevens, 72, died peacefully at home on Sunday, August 6, 2023, following a courageous battle, surrounded by the loving presence of her family. Born in Charleston, South Carolina, Albrenda was the daughter to the late Rufus and Geneva (Hamilton) Singleton. She worked for many years as a housekeeper at Fairlawn Rehabilitation Hospital. She recently retired...
Giovanni Ciccone
August 2, 2023
LEOMINSTER - Giovanni “John” Ciccone, a beloved longtime resident of Leominster, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side on August 2, 2023, at the age of 89. Born in 1933, in Abruzzo, Italy; he immigrated to the United States in 1955 in search of the American Dream and laying down roots for generations to come. Giovanni...
Joan Gulovsen
July 25, 2023
In memory of Joan Porch Gulovsen; June of 1937 to July of 2023. WORCESTER - Joan was born and raised in Portland ME, graduating from Deering High in 1955. She attended Douglass College, where she met her future husband Arthur Gulovsen, graduating in 1959. In 1959, she and Arthur married and subsequently had two boys; Anton and Carl, ultimately residing...
Christine Huard
July 23, 2023
WORCESTER – Christine L. Huard, age 72, of Worcester passed away on Sunday, July 23, 2023 at home in Worcester after a difficult but courageous battle with cancer, with friends and family surrounding her. She leaves her children, Matthew Mineau of Worcester and Melissa Mineau of FL; brothers Robin Huard and his wife, Tina, and William Huard, all of Leicester;...
Raymond Loew
July 21, 2023
Raymond Loew, 87 years old, passed away peacefully on July 21, 2023. He leaves behind his loving wife of 63 years, Ann Loew, as well as son, Dana Loew,daughter, Dianne Turcotte and partner Robert Bilton, daughter, Deanna Lucia and husband Christopher Lucia. Grandchildren, Ashley Turcotte, Nicholas Lucia and Mason Lucia. Ray was Credit Manager for Digital Equipment Corporation until his...
Dorothy Palmer
July 17, 2023
DOUGLAS - Our dear mother, Dorothy McCaffrey Palmer entered God’s kingdom on July 17, 2023. She was 92 years young. Dorothy was born in Boston. She graduated from Jamaica Plain High School. She attended Simmons College, Boston. She was a professionally trained vocalist and sang in various venues. She later worked for New England Telephone in Boston for many years....
John Sadowski
July 14, 2023
John T. Sadowski (Dad), of Worcester, passed away on Friday, July 14, 2023, at his home in Worcester, Ma. with his son, Michael, and daughter, Andrea, by his side. John was pre-deceased by his parents Stanley and Helen Sadowski of Bolton, Ma and pre-deceased by his wife, Carolyn (Mom), of Greenville, NH. Dad leaves behind his son, Michael Sadowski and...
Anne Hurley
July 11, 2023
WORCESTER/PLEASANT HILL, TN – Anne Rose Hurley, 78, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 11, 2023, at her Uplands Village home in Pleasant Hill, TN. Born and raised in Worcester, she was a daughter of the late John and Eleanor (Ryan) Hurley. Anne is preceded in death by her parents and her brother, John and his wife Pat. Anne was...



