Obituaries
Local Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Worcester County Massachusetts & Surrounding Areas

Jane E. (Robertson) Glass
May 13, 2014
HOLDEN: Jane E. (Robertson) Glass, 67, died at home on Tuesday, May 13, 2014, after a siege with bladder cancer. She regrettably leaves her true love and best friend, Robert F. Troy, whom she married 21 years ago on Christmas Eve; her stepdaughter, Tammy Troy Shepard, her husband Mark and daughter Mackenzie, all of Boylston; and her stepson, Matthew Troy...
Steven A. Melvin
May 1, 2014
WORCESTER: Steven A. Melvin, 58, of 11 Lake Ave. , died Thursday, May 1, 2014 at the Rose Monahan Hospice Home, after a long illness. He leaves a daughter, Heidi L. McDowell and her husband Colin of Salado, Texas; a brother, Dennis W. Melvin and his wife Gail of Leicester; a sister, Kathleen P. Capece and her husband Leo of...
Franklin J. "Frank" Carrigan
April 4, 2014
HOLDEN: Franklin J. âFrankâ Carrigan, 80, of 235 Parker Ave. , a retired Worcester Firefighter, died peacefully at home with his family by his side, on Friday, April 4, 2014, after a brief illness. His wife of 55 years, Ann T. (Donoghue) Carrigan, died June 9, 2011. He leaves his daughter, Kathleen (Carrigan) Hassey of Lancaster, MA; a sister, Jane...
John M. "Jack" Donahue
April 2, 2014
WORCESTER: John M. âJackâ Donahue, 80, of 178 College St. , formerly of Tatman St. , died Wednesday, April 2, 2014 at St. Vincent Hospital, after a long illness. He leaves his wife of 52 years, Mary T. (Gully) Donahue; a son, John M. âJackâ Donahue, Jr. and his wife Susan of Worcester; a brother, Robert E. Donahue and his...
Thomas R. "Ray" Kilcoyne
March 24, 2014
WORCESTER: Thomas R. âRayâ Kilcoyne, 90, a resident of Tatnuck Park, 340 May St, formerly of East Kendall St. , died in his home on Monday, March 24, 2014, after a period of declining health. He leaves his sister, Theresa Slaney of Worcester; and many nieces and nephews. His brother, John F. Kilcoyne and another sister, Mary W. Roughan, both...

Chich Nguyen
March 21, 2014
WORCESTER: Chich Nguyen, 84, died peacefully on Friday, March 21, 2014 at Blair House of Worcester. She leaves three daughters, Thoa Curtin of Worcester, Thuy Do of Vietnam, Mariah (Van) Do of Worcester; seven grandchildren; and five great grandchildren. She was born in Vietnam and came to Worcester in 1985 to be close to her family. She was a great...
Marlene J. (O'Connor) Brennan
March 20, 2014
WORCESTER: Marlene J. (OâConnor) Brennan, 81, of 91 Andrews Ave. , died peacefully at home on Thursday, March 20, 2014. Her husband of 47 years, Walter R. Brennan, died March 10, 2002. She leaves three children, Walter R. Brennan Jr. and his wife Sharon of Greenville, NH, Marlene F. Peters and her husband Steven of Papillion, NE, Colleen M. Goodwin...
Irene E. (Martel) Johnson
March 16, 2014
WORCESTER: Irene E. (Martel) Johnson, 89, formerly of Green Hill Towers, died on Sunday, March 16, 2014 at Hammersmith House in Saugus, MA. Her husband Walter R. Johnson, died March 30, 1984. She leaves seven children, Carleen D. Stickney and her husband Larry of Alexandria, NH, Carl R. Sawyer and his wife Mary-Jane of Saco, ME, Walter J. Johnson of...
Theresa G. (Labaire) Hartnett
March 9, 2014
WORCESTER: Theresa G. (LaBaire) Hartnett, 95, formerly of Wyola Drive, died Sunday, March 9, 2014 at Holden Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Her husband of 56 years, Francis J. Hartnett, died July 22, 2001. She leaves two sons, Michael W. Hartnett of Worcester, Peter F. Hartnett and his wife Carol of Spencer, a daughter, Robbin T. Lotsbom of Worcester; a sister,...
Edward S. Coffey
March 9, 2014
ATHOL: Edward S. Coffey, 73, died on Sunday, March 9, 2014 at Quabbin Valley Healthcare, after a long illness. He had five children, including two sons that predeceased him. Amongst his survivors he also leaves a sister Doris Lindberg and her husband John of Holden. He was born in Worcester, son of the late Edward S. and Alice D. (Ducharme)...
Charles K. Theodosis
February 4, 2014
WORCESTER: Charles K. Theodosis, 49, of 37 Airlie St. , died unexpectedly on Tuesday, February 4, 2014 in his home. He leaves his mother, Jacqueline P. "Jackie" (McIntosh) Theodosis; his fiancÃe, Regina Ortiz; his step-brother, Michael D. Theodosis and his wife Ann of Chandler, AZ; his two step-sisters, Jeanne L. McCready and her husband Ralph of Sun Valley, NV, Linda...
Richard H. Deneault
February 3, 2014
WORCESTER: Richard H. Deneault, 71, of 9 Healy Rd. , formerly of Pilgrim Ave. , died Monday, February 3, 2014 at his home, after a long illness. His wife of 20 years, Diane E. (Melvin) Deneault, died October 16, 2010. He leaves six children, Theresa George of Worcester, Richard Deneault and his wife Kelly of Holden, Denise Deneault and her...
Mary M. Whalen
February 1, 2014
WORCESTER: Mary M. Whalen, 91, formerly of 52 Country Club Blvd. , died peacefully on Saturday, February 1, 2014 at St. Maryâs Health Care Center. She leaves a niece, a nephew and several close friends. Two brothers, Rev. Henry L. Whalen and James M. Whalen, both predeceased her. She was born in Webster, daughter of the late Henry L. and...
Paul Davis
January 10, 2014
WORCESTER â Paul Davis, 81, died at home on Friday, January 10, 2014, after a long illness. He leaves three daughters, Heidi Medeiros of Shrewsbury, Robin Chaplain and her husband Nicholas of Hudson, Tammy Vescera and her husband Joseph of Worcester; five grandchildren, Ashley, Joseph, Nicholas, Tatianna and Dimitri. He also leaves five children from a previous marriage, Barbara, Hope,...
Kevin B. Mcnamara
January 3, 2014
WORCESTER: Kevin B. McNamara, 61, died Friday, January 3, 2014, after a long illness. His wife of 33 years, Beverly J. (Bigos) McNamara, died January 19, 2013. He leaves four children, Kevin J. McNamara and his wife Michelle of Worcester, Brianne M. McNamara of Worcester, Christopher and Neal Young, both of North Carolina; a brother, Barry J. McNamara and his...
Audrey A. Roberts
December 25, 2013
WORCESTER: Audrey A. Roberts, 81, a retired school teacher and resident of 11 Lake Ave. , formerly of Ashton St. , died Christmas morning, Dec. 25, 2013, at the Icabod Washburn Hospice Residence. She leaves two sisters, Pauline T. Monroe of Arizona, Mary Louise Pinney of California; two brothers, Jon A. Roberts and Peter J. Roberts, both of California; and...
John J. Moore
December 4, 2013
AUBURN: John J. âDintyâ Moore, 84, formerly of Oakland Dr. , died Wednesday, December 4, 2013 at Worcester Rehabilitation and Health Care Center, 119 Providence St. , after a long illness. His wife of 56 years, Julia M. âSueâ (Morelly) Moore, died January 13, 2013. He leaves a son, Michael J. Moore and his wife Camille of Palm Desert, CA;...
William T. "Bill" Hosegood, Jr.
November 23, 2013
WORCESTER: William T. Hosegood, Jr. , 52, of 103 Whitmarsh Ave. , died Saturday, November 23, 2013 at UMass Memorial Medical Center- University Campus, after sustaining an injury in a fall at home. He leaves his wife Linda A. (Lorusso) Hosegood; her children, Douglas R. Rodgers and Erica L. Vanderburgh, both of Worcester; two sisters, Mary B. Perreira and her...
Peter T. Martin
November 14, 2013
WORCESTER: Peter T. âBrotherâ Martin, 84, died peacefully on Thursday, November 14, 2013 at his home, with his wife and family by his side, after an illness. He leaves his wife of 59 years, Therese R. (Dyer) Martin; six daughters, Therese Richardson and her husband Michael of Worcester, Judith Beley and her husband Eugene of California, Mary Martin of Worcester,...
Francis P. Rogan
November 12, 2013
WORCESTER: Francis P. Rogan, 87, a retired Worcester Police Officer, died Tuesday, November 12, 2013 at UMass Memorial Medical Center- University Campus after a brief illness. He leaves his wife of 31 years, Judith E. (Cormier) Rogan; three daughters, Susan Jablonski and her husband David of Whitman, Kathleen McAtee and her husband David of Millbury, Annamarie Armenti and her husband...