Obituaries

Local Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Worcester County Massachusetts & Surrounding Areas

Jane E. (Robertson) Glass

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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...