Obituaries

Local Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Worcester County Massachusetts & Surrounding Areas

Mary Margaret Golas

Mary Margaret Golas

March 28, 2025

LEOMINSTER - Mary Margaret Golas passed away on March 28, 2025.

Bruce Barclay Benard

Bruce Barclay Benard

March 27, 2025

WORCESTER – Bruce Barclay Benard, age 68, died peacefully at home on Thursday, March 27th, 2025, surrounded by the loving presence of his family. Born in Holyoke, Massachusetts, he was the son of Rudolph and Ann (Dressell) Benard and was a lifelong resident of Central Massachusetts.

Bruce graduated from South Hadley High School and proudly served his country in the U.S....

Michael James Garreffi

Michael James Garreffi

March 25, 2025

LANCASTER - Michael James Garreffi passed away on March 25, 2025.

Marta Abascal

Marta Abascal

March 24, 2025

WORCESTER - Marta Abascal passed away on March 24, 2025.

Francisco "Frank" George Lopez

Francisco "Frank" George Lopez

March 18, 2025

PEABODY/CHELSEA/WORCESTER - Francisco “Frank” Lopez passed away peacefully on March 18th after a brief illness. He was the loving husband of the late Pauline Daly Lopez. Frank leaves behind his daughter Catherine Carroca of Shrewsbury, MA; his son Jeffrey Lopez of Revere, MA; and his cherished grandchildren Christian, Daniel, and Caitlyn.

A proud veteran, Frank served with honor in the 101st...

Roberta Clark

Roberta Clark

March 17, 2025

WORCESTER - Roberta Clark, age 70, of Worcester, MA, passed away on March 17, 2025. Born on October 29, 1954, Roberta was a figure of warmth and generosity, known for her dedication to helping those in need.

Roberta spent many years involved in the sober community in Framingham, providing support and encouragement to many on their journey to recovery. Her commitment...

Antoinette Hershey

Antoinette Hershey

March 17, 2025

ACTON - Antoinette F. Hershey passed away on March 17, 2025.

Eduardo E. Lozano

Eduardo E. Lozano

March 17, 2025

Eduardo E. Lozano, 59, of Wayland, passed away peacefully on March 17, 2025. He is the loving husband of Sophia (Bandhu) Lozano with whom he shared over 18 years of marriage.

Along with his wife Sophia, Eduardo leaves behind a daughter Sydney Lozano; siblings, Rita Hernandez, Manuel Lozano, David Lozano, Luis Lozano, and Rene Lozano; and many nieces and nephews.

A celebration...

Ricky J Butrick

Ricky J Butrick

March 15, 2025

LAKEVILLE - Ricky J. Butrick passed away on March 15, 2025.

Judith Eileen Demont

Judith Eileen Demont

March 15, 2025

FITCHBURG - Judith Eileen Demont passed away on March 15, 2025.

Alan Jesse Sandy

Alan Jesse Sandy

March 14, 2025

SHREWSBURY - Alan Jesse Sandy passed away on March 14, 2025.

Andrew Michael George

Andrew Michael George

March 13, 2025

WORCESTER - Andrew Michael George passed away on March 13, 2025.

Millard H. Cundiff, Jr.

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

Gloria Luisa Villanueva

March 9, 2025

FITCHBURG - Gloria Luisa Villanueva passed away on March 9, 2025.

Compton E. G. Alleyne

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

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...

Surender Sharma

Surender Sharma

March 6, 2025

Shrewsbury - Surender Sharma passed away on March 6, 2025.