Obituaries

March 6, 2025

LAKE WORTH, FL - Rita M. (Walker) Larini, age 103, passed away on March 6th, 2025 at the Finnish American Village in Lake Worth, FL. Born in Worcester, she was the daughter of the late Michael J. And Marion (Foy) Walker.

Rita is survived by her son, Neal Larini and his wife, Sharon of Southbridge; a brother, Joseph Walker and his...

March 6, 2025

Shrewsbury - Thomas F. Powers, Jr. passed away peacefully on March 6th 2025 at the Rose Monahan Hospice Home at the age of 87.

Tom was a civil engineer who served the Commonwealth of Massachusetts for more than 50 years.  He was an erudite reader who loved history, politics and poetry. He was a music lover with a passion for Opera,...

March 3, 2025

ASHFIELD - Jacqueline Cooper passed away on March 3, 2025.

March 2, 2025

WORCESTER - John Clarke, 74, of Worcester died on March 2, 2025, in the comfort of his home surrounded by his family.

He was born on March 9, 1950, in Boston to the late Thomas and Alice Clarke. He grew up in Mission Hill and graduated from Mission High School.

John married Rose Ajoian. Together they grew their family with the births...

March 1, 2025

BARRE - Raymond Theodore Howard passed away on March 1, 2025.

February 27, 2025

Shrewsbury – Jose F. De Oliveira, 50, died peacefully at St. Vincent Hospital, Worcester on February 27, 2025. He was born in Sobralia, Brazil the beloved son of Valdelirio and Maria das Graças.

 Jose worked hard as a chef in several local restaraunts and worshiped at Mount Zion Christian Church in Grafton, where he leaves many dear friends. He is survived...

February 26, 2025

Valerie Louise Corkum (Cochrane), beloved mother to 5 children, originally of Foxboro, MA, passed away peacefully with her family at her side on February 26, 2025, just weeks after her 68th birthday.

She was born in Norwood, MA on February 11, 1957 to Richard and Barbara (Murphy) Cochrane, a police officer and school teacher in the town she spent most of...

February 22, 2025

Sandra Carol Girouard, beloved mother, Nana, sister, and friend, passed away on February 22, 2025, in Worcester, MA. Born June 24, in Los Angeles, CA, she was the cherished daughter of the late Louise Penta (Kiley) Thienel and Thomas Penta. 

Sandra’s greatest joy in life was her family, especially her grandson, Robert Schroeder, who was her world. She shared a special...

February 21, 2025

WORCESTER - Belinda Perez, 63, passed away in her home on February 21st, 2025. She was born in New York to Lino and Lucilla Perez. 

She spent her younger years growing up in Chelsea, MA and later settled in Worcester. Belinda was a social worker who spoke to droves of people over the radio and in packed auditoriums. She took great...

February 18, 2025

Laura J. Heath (Banach), 58, of Worcester, passed away in her home on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, after a short but valiant battle with breast cancer.

She leaves behind her two daughters, Ashley Heath and her partner Aaron of Holden, and Amy Heath and her partner Doug of Hubbardston, whom she loved dearly. She is also survived by her sister, Barbara...

February 15, 2025

HAVERHILL - Melvin Lawrence Heidt passed away on February 15, 2025.

February 10, 2025

Rosa Belyce Lavayen Quimi, 51, of Worcester, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on February 10, 2025. 

Born in Guayaquil, Ecuador the daughter of Clorinda Quimi and the late Abilio Lavayen. Rosa was a beloved mother, daughter, sister, and grandmother.

She leaves behind her children, Katherine Burgos, Michael Burgos and his wife Samantha, and Andy Burgos all of Worcester; her...

February 9, 2025

NORTHBOROUGH - Tony Williams, 71, born January 9, 1954, in Hartford, Connecticut, passed away peacefully at home in Northborough, MA surrounded by his family on February 9, 2025 after an eight-year battle with Alzheimer’s disease. 

Tony graduated from Bloomfield High School in Bloomfield, Connecticut, in 1972 and attended St. Thomas Moore Prep School in Oakdale, Connecticut, before enrolling at Southern Connecticut...

February 7, 2025

Linda M. Wood (Tarbell), 62, of Ashby, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully at home on February 7, 2025, surrounded by her loving husband and daughters after a courageous and hard-fought battle with cancer.

Born on August 2, 1962, in Fitchburg, MA, Linda was the beloved youngest daughter of the late Leon Tarbell and Beverly (Belliveau) Tarbell. 

Linda loved camping, relaxing at the beach,...

February 6, 2025

February 3, 2025

Janet D. Forget, of Worcester, passed away peacefully with her family by her side, on February 3, 2025, just shy of her 89th birthday. She is the beloved daughter of the late James and Dorothy (Perreault) Beando.

Born on February 5, 1936, Janet spent most of her life in the Worcester area. She eventually moved to Northborough to begin a family....

February 2, 2025

WORCESTER - Veziko Sulaj, born April 13, 1936, passed away peacefully on February 2, 2025, at 2:30 AM, surrounded by her family. She was a devoted wife to Sefer Sulaj, with whom she shared 70 years of marriage.

She is survived by her children: Jemine Jaupaj of North Carolina, Agim Sulaj of Worcester, MA, Shpresa Sulaj of Albania, Halim Sulaj of...

January 31, 2025

WORCESTER - John David Grillo passed away on January 31, 2025.

January 31, 2025

Remembering a Well-Lived Life

Lydia D. Meszaro of Sutton Massachusetts, affectionately known as Liddy, age 79, passed away peacefully from complications caused by Alzheimer disease. Liddy was born in Douglastown, New Brunswick, Canada, May 07, 1945, where she spent her early years surrounded by her siblings and the natural beauty and vibrant community of her hometown. Liddy is preceded by her...

January 31, 2025

James M. Sanders, Jr., of Holden, died on Friday January 31, 2025 in his home. He is survived by his bride Barbara A. (Reddick) Sanders with whom he would have celebrated 49 years of marriage in April.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by his daughter Cheryl T. Morrison of Jefferson, sons, Michael A. Sanders of Worcester and Richard...