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Local Obituaries for Worcester County Massachusetts & Surrounding Areas
Eileen M. (Foster) Korpinen Desroches
November 3, 2014
WORCESTER: Eileen M. (Foster) Korpinen Desroches, 93, formerly of Wayside Road, died peacefully on Monday, November 3, 2014 at Life Care Center of Auburn. Her husband of 33 years, Ernest A. Desroches, died December 21, 2012. She leaves her children, Katherine A. Ernst and her husband William, Paul N. Korpinen and his wife Marjorie, all of Worcester; four grandchildren; six...
George R. "Bob" Gilks, Jr.
October 5, 2014
WORCESTER, MA: George R. âBobâ Gilks, Jr. , 55, died in his home with his family by his side on Sunday, October 5, 2014, after a very courageous battle with cancer. He leaves his wife of 23 years, Coleen âColieâ (Lawrence) Gilks; two daughters, Sarah Anderson and her husband Josh of Logan, WV, Karen Ritchie and her partner Douglas Smith...
Roger L. Ramsey
September 17, 2014
WORCESTER: Roger L. Ramsey, 74, a former resident of East Brookfield, died Wednesday, September 17, 2014 at Odd Fellows Home in Worcester, after a long illness. He leaves two daughters, Katherine LePaine and Patricia Walton, both of Holden; a sister, Linda J. Brosnan of Worcester; his foster sister, Lisa Leard-Bigwood of Columbia, TN; 4 grandchildren, Ethan, Noah, Matthew and Caleb;...
Mary A. (Czermak) Dipinto
September 7, 2014
WORCESTER: Mary A. (Czermak) DiPinto, 90, died on Sunday, September 7, 2014 at Lutheran Home of Worcester. Her husband Frank T. DiPinto, Sr. died October 21, 1995. She leaves a son, Frank T. DiPinto, Jr. of Grafton; two daughters, Grace M. Brigham and her partner Paul Guadagnoli of Sterling, Paula J. Leary of Worcester; 3 grandchildren, Gayle Brigham of Hampton,...
Thomas P. Carney
August 25, 2014
WORCESTER: Thomas P. Carney, 88, formerly of Worcester, a long time resident of Vienna, VA, died on Monday, August 25, 2014 in Arlington, VA. He is survived by his children, Paul Carney, Deborah Dulitz, and her husband John Dulitz; his grandchildren, Nathaniel Nolan, Stephanie Rinthalukay and her husband Saysana Rinthalukay; his great-grandchildren, Yasmin Nolan and Alejandro Nolan; his sister-in-law Margaret...
Margaret A. (Asdikian) Arakelian
August 8, 2014
WORCESTER: Margaret A. (Asdikian) Arakelian, 94, a long time resident of Sutton, died Friday, August 8th at Millbury Health Care Center. Her husband of almost 45 years, Teddy H. Arakelian, died May 26, 1989. She leaves two daughters, Eunice A, Malkasian and her husband John of Auburn, CA, Karen R. Weldon and her husband Paul of Sutton; two sons, Arthur...
Joseph L. Bigos, Jr.
July 17, 2014
WORCESTER: Joseph L. Bigos, Jr. , 81, of 167 Apricot St. , died peacefully at home on Thursday evening, July 17, 2014, after a long illness. He leaves his wife of almost 60 years, Arlene M. (OâMara) Bigos; two daughters, Linda M. Rafferty and her husband Edward, Christine Frisch and her husband Kevin, all of Worcester; seven grandchildren, Kevin J....
Raymond M. "Mike" Lenahan
July 14, 2014
WEBSTER: Raymond M. âMikeâ Lenahan, 64, died Monday, July 14, 2014 at UMass Memorial Medical Center - University Campus, after a long illness. He leaves his wife of almost 42 years, Helen J. âPennyâ (Henderson) Lenahan; three children, Michael R. Lenahan of Brimfield, Thomas J. Lenahan of Webster, Sheri M. Nowak and her husband Nick of Webster; his mother, Louise...
Margaret M. (Cooney) Creamer
June 8, 2014
WORCESTER: Margaret M. âPegâ (Cooney) Creamer, 76, of 5 Goucher Ave. , died peacefully on Sunday, June 8, 2014 at Shrewsbury Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, surrounded by her family. She leaves her husband of 52 years, John F. âJackâ Creamer, Jr. ; three sons, Michael G. Creamer of Brighton, Stephen J. Creamer and his wife Deanna of Medford, Joseph P....
Mae H. (Chambers) Burroughs
May 22, 2014
WORCESTER: Mae H. (Chambers) Burroughs, 78, was called home on Thursday, May 22, 2014 at St. Vincent Hospital, surrounded by her family. She is survived by her sister Priscilla Chambers Stanley; 4 children, Anthony Burroughs, Johanna Hampton Wallace and her husband Ronald, Steven Burroughs and his wife Sheila, Michael Burroughs, all of Worcester; 7 Grandchildren, 10 Great grandchildren and many...
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)...
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