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William Harrington
July 13, 2021
WORCESTER â William A. Harrington, age 71, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 13, 2021 at Rose Monahan Hospice in Worcester after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Holden and raised in Barre, Bill graduated from Quabbin Regional High School and went on to work for many years as a car salesman, working for and owning multiple businesses throughout...
Maryjo Roughan
June 13, 2021
WORCESTER -- MaryJo Roughan, age 66, journeyed to Heaven on June 13, 2021 while in the peaceful surroundings of her home. Born in Worcester, she was the daughter of the late Joseph P. and Mary W. (Kilcoyne) Roughan. She leaves her beloved family, her brothers Thomas J. Roughan of Worcester and Michael P. Roughan and his wife Katherine of Hopkinton,...
Geraldine M. (Gerry) Angelos
June 7, 2021
WORCESTER - Geraldine (Gerry) Angelos, age 96, passed away on Monday, June 7, 2021, after a long and fruitful life. Gerry was preceded in death by her husband, James, of 61 years, sister Charlotte Listro and parents William and Helen Smith. She is survived by her three daughters; Laurel Westreich (Henry), Kathleen Pinkett (Darwin Barker) and Teresa Mazeika (James). She...
James 'Jimbo' M. Burke
June 1, 2021
WORCESTER- James (Jimbo) M. Burke passed away peacefully Tuesday, June 1, 2021, at the Life Care Center of Auburn surrounded by family and friends. He was 62. James was born in Worcester, the son of John (Jack) H. Burke and Claire (Lonergan) Burke. James attended South High and worked for a brief period of time at Worcester Poly Tech University...
James Kelly
June 1, 2021
WORCESTER â James B. Kelly, 65, owner and operator of Kelly Funeral Home and Bereavement Care Center, passed away on June 1, 2021 at UMass Memorial Medical Center in Worcester, after a long struggle with cardiac issues. Jim was the son of Walter F. and Lillian (Davis) Kelly, founders of Kelly Funeral Home. After graduating Burncoat Senior High School in...
Mary Ann Lebejko-Roughan
May 12, 2021
WORCESTER: Mary Ann Lebejko-Roughan, 58, loving wife of Thomas J. Roughan of 147 Holden St. , passed away unexpectedly at home on Wednesday, May 12, 2021. She was born on April 10, 1963 in Norwich, CT, daughter of the late Michael R. Lebejko, Sr. & Susan (Kukucka) Lebejko. Tom and Mary were united in marriage at Sacred Heart Church in...
Carol A. Johnston
March 3, 2021
WORCESTER: Carol A. (Brooks) Johnston, 69, died unexpectedly at home on Wednesday, March 3, 2021. Her husband of 34 years, Andrew W. âAndyâ Johnston, died July 30, 2008. She leaves a daughter, Karrie A. Johnston of Spencer; a son, Peter A. Johnston with whom she lived; a brother, Armand âArchieâ Brooks of Kingston; three sisters, Rita Ballou of Douglas, Amanda...
Joan M. Lowney
January 19, 2021
AUBURN: Joan M. (Ghize) Lowney, 86, formerly of Worcester and Auburn, died on Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston. Her husband of 58 years, Thomas D. âBudâ Lowney died August 5, 2013. She leaves five children, Mary C. Reidy and her husband Ron of Hopkinton, Kathleen A. Krause and her husband Jonathan of Kennebunkport,...
Dottie Magnusson
December 19, 2020
WORCESTER - Dorothy P. âDottieâ (Baillargeon) Magnusson, 70, died on Saturday, December 19, 2020 at UMass Memorial Medical Center - Memorial Campus, after a brief illness. She leaves three daughters, Melissa Barnes and her husband Glenn of Worcester, Christine Sousa and her husband Luis of Hudson, Stacy M. Flores and her husband Elias of Oxford; four brothers, Oscar, Jr. ,...
Paul J. Carmody
December 15, 2020
WORCESTER: Paul J. Carmody, 85, died peacefully at home on Tuesday, December 15, 2020, surrounded by his loving family. He leaves his former wife, Barbara A. (Corbin) Carmody; seven children, Meg Dame and her long-time companion John Hughes of Oakham, Maureen E. Carmody of Worcester, Grace Carmody of Worcester, whom he referred to as "Godâs Special Child", Eileen E. Smith...
Deborah Jeanne Gifford
December 3, 2020
WORCESTER: Deborah Jeanne Gifford, 64, the oldest child of DeWitt B. and Margaret H. (Hutton) Gifford, died on Thursday, December 3, 2020 at Rose Monahan Hospice Home, 10 Judith Road, after a brief illness. Besides her parents she leaves her stepmother of 43 years, Mary Gifford of Carmel, CA; three brothers, Hanson S. Gifford, III and his wife Sasha of...
Diane E. Walley
November 24, 2020
OXFORD: Diane E. (Green) Walley, 69, formerly of Worcester, died peacefully at home on Tuesday, November 24, 2020, after a courageous battle with a long-term illness. She leaves her husband of 49 years, David S. Walley; a daughter, Kristy I. Walley of Oxford; a son, Sean R. Walley and his wife Juliet SooHoo of Needham; a sister, Cindy Parker and...
Julia A. Plikunas
November 24, 2020
WORCESTER, MA: Julia A. (Duggan) Plikunas, 83, died on Tuesday, November 24, 2020 at Hermitage Healthcare, 383 Mill St. , after a long illness. She leaves her husband of 60 years, Joseph Plikunas; three sons, Duane P. Plikunas and his wife Dana of Seminole, FL, Jeffrey J. Plikunas and his wife Ann of Worcester, Bruce Plikunas of Worcester; two brothers,...
Rosemary Small
November 23, 2020
WORCESTER: Rosemary Small, 77, died on Monday, November 23, 2020 at UMass Memorial Medical Center - University Campus, after a brief illness. She leaves her long-time companion, George E. Patriquin, with whom she lived; a brother, Thomas F. Small of South Hadley; two nephews, Kenneth F. Small of Florida, Daniel R. Small of Arizona; a grand-niece, Sierra Small and a...
Susanne P. Harrington
November 21, 2020
SPENCER: Susanne P. (LeBlanc) Harrington, 66, formerly of Worcester, died peacefully at home on Saturday, November 21, 2020, after a long illness. She leaves three daughters, Jodylee Harrington of Spencer, Christal Reynolds of Leicester, Sonya Harrington of Spencer; a brother, Donald LeBlanc of Dudley; a sister, Pauline Cox of Millbury; seven grandchildren, Audrianna, Jason, Justin, Corey, Timothy, Eathan, Aaron; a...
Jack Creamer
September 23, 2020
Jack Creamer Memorial The family of Jack Creamer invites his friends and relatives to a Mass offered for him on Sunday, August 1, 2021, at 10 am at St. Joan of Arc Church, 570 Lincoln St. A celebration of life and mercy meal to follow at the Eastern Shores Club, 206 South Quinsigamond Ave. , Shrewsbury. Please RSVP for the...
Jackie Mcnamara
July 13, 2020
WORCESTER: Jacqueline A. âJackieâ (Shannon) McNamara, 91, died peacefully at home on Monday, July 13, 2020, surrounded by her loving family. Her husband of 57 years, John H. âJackâ McNamara, a retired Worcester Fire Lieutenant, died January 16, 2009. She leaves four sons, Michael D. McNamara and his wife Evie of Leominster, Sean P. McNamara and his wife Carolyn of...
Tony O'Malley
June 30, 2020
BOYLSTON: Anthony C. âTonyâ OâMalley, 87, formerly of Upland Road, died peacefully Tuesday evening, June 30, 2020, at The Oasis at Dodge Park in Worcester. His wife of 60 years, Mary M. (McGovern) OâMalley, died December 9, 2017. He leaves his sister, Ann M. OâMalley of Worcester; and several nieces and nephews. Three sisters, Alice F. Jacobs, Kathleen J. OâMalley,...
Carol A. St. Cyr
June 23, 2020
OXFORD: Carol A. (Dumont) St. Cyr, 76, died early Tuesday, morning, June 23, 2020, at UMass Memorial Medical Center - University Campus, after a long period of failing health. She leaves her husband of 57 years, Edward J. âWoodyâ St. Cyr; two sons, Scott E. St. Cyr and his fiancÃe Michelle Marshall of West Boylston; Keith B. St. Cyr and...
Richie Barbour
June 16, 2020
WORCESTER: Richard W. âRichieâ Barbour, 42, died Tuesday morning, June 16, 2020 at UMass Memorial Medical Center - University Campus, after a long period of declining health. He leaves his wife of 5 years, Meghan L. (Williams) Barbour; two sons, R. J. Barbour and Anthony Barbour; two daughters, Ashlynn Linstrand and Morgan Hall; two brothers, William Messier and his wife...
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