Obituaries
Local Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Worcester County Massachusetts & Surrounding Areas
Brian Martin, Sr.
February 16, 2023
WEBSTER - Brian Charles Martin, Sr. , 65, passed away peacefully on February 16, 2023, after a short illness. Brian was a proud licensed commercial plumber for over 30 years. He had a passion for fishing and hunting and made many wonderful memories with his family and friends that revolved around these activities. He enjoyed cooking and was happy to...
Ralph Vescera Sr.
February 16, 2023
Ralph T. Vescera, 92, of Worcester passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 16, 2023 at Rose Monahan in Worcester with family by his side. He was born in Worcester to Celestino and Celestina Vescera. As a young man, he attended Boy’s Trade school where he received a degree in Welding and played football on several teams. The next step in...
Lynn Sullivan
February 11, 2023
WORCESTER – Lynn M. (Cronin) Sullivan, 64, passed away peacefully at her home in the care of her loving family on Saturday, February 11, 2023, after a brief illness. Born and raised in Worcester, Lynn was the daughter of Robert D. and Patricia A. (Duggan) Cronin and lived here all of her life. Lynn was a graduate of Holy Name...
Ingeborg Lobov
February 8, 2023
WESTBOROUGH – Ingeborg A. (Lindquist) Lobov, 88, beloved wife of the late Mike I. Lobov, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home, surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, February 8, 2023. Born and raised in Lammholm, Finland she was a daughter of the late Nestor and Fanny (Lindholm) Lindquist. She was a very independent and confident woman....
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
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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...


