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Vannary Kophengnavong
February 10, 2017
HOLDEN: Vannary (Phengsy) Kophengnavong, 44, the wife of Nanthanakhone Kophengnavong, died peacefully at the Rose Monahan Hospice Home in Worcester on Friday, February 10, 2017. She was born in Vientiane, Laos, the daughter of Novanta and Niem (Bunnavong) Phengsy. A FUNERAL SERVICE will be held at 1 P. M. on SATURDAY, FEB. 18 in the CHAPEL at RURAL CEMETERY, 180...
John W. Burke
February 5, 2017
AUBURN: John W. Burke, 63, died unexpectedly on Sunday, February 5, 2017 at St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester, after becoming ill at home. He leaves two brothers, Augustine F. âGusâ Burke, III of Auburn and his companion Susan Pepin of North Brookfield, Michael P. Burke and his wife Amelia of Worcester; three sisters, Ruth E. Langlais and her husband Mark...
Lois C. Cort
January 13, 2017
WORCESTER: Lois C. (Miller) Cort, 98, formerly of Uncatena Ave. , died Friday, January 13, 2017 at Beaumont at University Campus, 378 Plantation St. Her husband, Chester E. Cort, died December 31, 1996. She leaves a son, James K. Cort of Worcester; two step-daughters, Marcia and Brenda Eames, both of Thompson, CT; two sisters, Donna McMichael of Penn Yan, NY,...
Eusebia "Julie" Jacoby
December 31, 2016
WORCESTER: Eusebia âJulieâ (Cerezo) Jacoby, 89, died peacefully Saturday evening, December 31, 2016, at Beaumont Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center, with her family and friends by her side. Her husband of 52 years, Robert J. Jacoby, died December 24, 2010. She leaves three daughters, Gladys Gouveia and her husband Joseph of Naugatuck, CT, Judith Pulsifer and her husband Robert of...
Richard C. Deignan
December 30, 2016
WORCESTER: Richard C. Deignan, 90, died peacefully on December 30, 2016 at the Dodge Park Rest Home, with his family at his side. He leaves his wife, Helen (Pilson) Deignan; four step-children, Steven, Janet, Carol and Judy Royal; three step-grandchildren, Calvin, Kaci and Jacob; and many nieces and nephews. His first wife, Ann M. (Sheehan) Deignan, three siblings, Joseph, Margaret...
George R. Shonbeck
December 30, 2016
WORCESTER: George R. Shonbeck, 70, a life-long resident of the city, died peacefully Friday evening, December 30, 2016, at the St. Francis Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. He leaves his daughter, Katie K. Atilho and her husband Vincent of Milford; his son, George R. âRalphâ Shonbeck, Jr. of Worcester; a sister, Susan Shonbeck Swenson of Wales; a brother. Paul Shonbeck and...
Robert J. Reidy, Sr.
December 17, 2016
WORCESTER: Robert J. Reidy, Sr. , 91, died peacefully on Saturday morning, December 17, 2016, at the Knollwood Nursing Center. He leaves his wife of 70 years, Virginia M. (LeMay) Reidy; two sons, Dr. Robert J. Reidy, Jr. and his wife Michelle of East Berne, NY, Ronald W. Reidy and his wife Mary of Hopkinton; two grandchildren, Christopher Reidy and...
William R. Bowler
December 6, 2016
WORCESTER: William R. Bowler, 67, died peacefully on Tuesday, December 6, 2016 at St. Vincent Hospital, surrounded by his family. He leaves 3 sisters, Anne S. Matson and her husband George of Merrimack, NH, Nancy M. Haig and her husband Daniel of Millbury, Karen E. Bisson and her husband Michael of Sterling; and several nieces and nephews. Another sister, Margaret...
Robert E. Cort
December 5, 2016
WORCESTER: Robert E. âBobbyâ Cort, 60, formerly of Uncatena Ave. , died Monday, December 5, 2016 at Vibra Hospital-Central Campus in Leicester. He leaves his mother, Lois C. (Miller) Cort; his brother, James K. Cort; both of Worcester; two sisters, Marcia and Brenda Eames, both of Thompson, CT; and several nieces and nephews. Another sister, Elsa Milus, predeceased him. He...
John A. Dickson
November 28, 2016
WORCESTER: John A. Dickson, 72, died on Monday, November 28, 2016 with his family by his side, at the Rose Monahan Hospice Home, after a five-year battle with cancer. He leaves his wife of 36 years, Patricia A. (Sliwoski) Dickson; a daughter, Jennifer A. Sacovitch and her husband Michael of Worcester; two sisters, Janice Lyons and her husband Donald of...
Kathleen M. O'Day
November 28, 2016
WORCESTER, MA/ARLINGTON, VA: Kathleen M. OâDay, 64, formerly of Worcester, died unexpectedly at her home in Arlington, VA on Monday, November 28, 2016. She leaves three brothers, John F. O'Day, Jr. and his wife Marlene of Auburn, Robert T. O'Day of Andover, Timothy J. O'Day and his wife Theresa of Westborough; and her nieces and nephews; Meghan OâDay Murphy, Jack,...
Elizabeth "Betty" Carmody
September 6, 2016
Elizabeth K. âBettyâ (Hayes) Carmody, 75, died Tuesday morning, September 6, 2016, at UMass Memorial Medical Center â Memorial Campus, after a brief illness. Her husband of 52 years, William H. Carmody, died September 11, 2011. She leaves 5 children, Katherine F. Neslusan and her husband Francis, Joseph E. Carmody and his wife Maureen, Patricia A. Vescera and her husband...
Judith A. Palmer
August 21, 2016
WORCESTER: Judith A. Palmer, 81, died Sunday, August 21, 2016 at UMass Memorial Medical Center - University Campus, after an illness. She leaves two nephews, Neil F. Palmer and his wife Felisa of Worcester, Jeffrey A. Palmer and his wife Marie of Sneads Ferry, NC; two nieces, Jillian V. Giangaspro and Zoe E. Palmer; and a nephew, Neil R. Palmer....
John N. Vangel
August 5, 2016
WORCESTER: John N. Vangel, 73, died on Friday, August 5, 2016 at his home. He leaves his wife of almost 41 years, Jean C. (Bergan) Vangel; a son, Brian and his wife Emilie; two daughters, Debbie and Tina; three additional sons, Mark, Jason and his Wife Tammy, Michael and his wife Olivia; another daughter, Susan; 19 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren;...
Austin P. Davitt
August 1, 2016
WORCESTER: Austin P. Davitt, 73, died on Monday, August 1, 2016 at Christopher House after a long illness. He leaves three sisters, Ann M. Forsyth and her husband Patrick, Katherine J. Davitt, Theresa B. Davitt; three nephews, John, Paul and Kevin Forsyth; and an aunt, Bridget OâMalley of Westport, County Mayo, Ireland; and many cousins. He was born in Worcester,...
Francis A. Kubik
July 20, 2016
WORCESTER: Francis A. Kubik, 82, formerly of Wakefield St. , died Wednesday, July 20, 2016 at Kindred Transitional Care and Rehabilitation in Westborough. He leaves his sister, Virginia M. Petronio of Shrewsbury; his brother, Richard W. Kubik of Worcester; five nieces and nephews, Joan Hatfield and her husband Christopher of Framingham, Susan Petronio of Crested Butte, CO, Lynda Forney of...
Robert A. Richer
July 15, 2016
WORCESTER: Robert A. Richer, 87, of 22 Outlook Drive, died Saturday, July 16, 2016 at St. Vincent Hospital, after becoming ill at home. His wife of 55 years, Joan E. (Leland) Richer, died on January 21, 2007. He leaves three sons, Robert A. Richer, Jr. and his wife Judy of Worcester, Edward J. Richer and his wife Judy of Moon...
Donald W. Bergstrom
July 5, 2016
WORCESTER: Donald Wayne Bergstrom, 74, died on Tuesday, July 5, 2016 at UMass Memorial-University Campus, after a long illness. . He leaves his wife of 26 years, Lois M. (McCaw) Bergstrom; a son, Dean K. Bergstrom and his fiancÃe Brenda Bombard of Worcester; two daughters, Traci K. Topalis and her husband John of Millis, Dawn Vanderford of Falmouth; nine grandchildren,...
Barbara E. (Sheehan) Murphy
July 3, 2016
WORCESTER: Barbara E. (Sheehan) Murphy, 81, formerly of Vinton Street, died peacefully on Sunday, July 3, 2016 at Holy Trinity Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, surrounded by her family. Her husband of almost 52 years, Paul W. Murphy, died December 29, 2007. She leaves a daughter, Kathleen A. Vescera and her husband Rusty; two sons, Paul W. Murphy, Jr. of Bangor,...
Catherine A. "Kay" (Mcquade) Quattrucci
July 1, 2016
WORCESTER: Catherine A. âKayâ (McQuade) Quattrucci; 90, formerly of Belvidere Ave. , died Friday morning, July 1, 2016 at the Rose Monahan Hospice Home, after a 15 month long fight with pancreatic cancer. Her husband of 44 years, William L. Quattrucci, died February 28, 2011. She leaves 2 daughters, Julie E. Liberatore of Worcester, Colleen K. Spaulding of Worcester; four...
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