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Jason Joseph Bennett
January 22, 2025
Jason Joseph Bennett, 46, of Worcester, died January 22, 2025. Jason is survived by his son, Justin Bennett; his brothers and sister, Robert Bennett, Christopher and Ashley Mayotte; and a large extended family of aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews. He is preceded in death by his mother, Linda (Rocheleau) Bennett-Carruthers, his father, Mark Carruthers and his maternal and paternal...
Pynkie Love Sellers
January 18, 2025
Pynkie Love Sellers, formally Billie Jean Burton, of Worcester, passed away on January 18, 2025, after a long battle with respiratory disease at St. Vincent Hospital. She was 49 years old.
Pynkie was born in Salem, New Jersey on June 23, 1975 and was the beloved adopted daughter of Richard and Patricia Burton. Pynkie was raised in Northborough and resided in...
Robert C. Stall
January 17, 2025
Robert C. Stall, 54, of North Grosvenordale, CT, formerly of Millbury MA, passed away Friday January 17, 2025 due to a sudden illness.
Robert was born April 23, 1970 in Dayton, Ohio. Bob lived in Missouri until he was 11 upon which time he moved to Millbury with his family. He graduated from Millbury High School. Bob worked in the family...
Richard Crozier
January 13, 2025
On January 13, 2025, Richard "Rick" C. Crozier Jr. passed away peacefully in his home in Gardner, MA.
Rick was born and raised in Gardner, the son of the late Richard C. Crozier Sr. and Harriet J. (Depinet) Crozier and the former husband of the late Susan C. (Cormier) Bradford, also of Gardner. Rick was a graduate of Gardner High School...
Jose Lagares
January 11, 2025
The Most Reverend Jose John Lagares, a native of Adjuntas, Puerto Rico and a long-term resident of Worcester, MA passed away on January 11, 2024, of natural causes at the age of 89.
A member of the United Brothers in Christ Church since 1953, and his wife since 1957 when they were married, led to his lifelong dedication to...
Li Chen
January 8, 2025
Worcester – Li Yu (Wang) Chen, 74, died peacefully at home on Wednesday,
January 8, 2025. She was born in Taipei, Taiwan, the beloved daughter of the late Wan-Yuan and Ho A-Ho (Her) Wang.
Li Yu completed her bachelor’s in foreign languages at Taiwan Jingyi College of Arts and Sciences, and emigrated to the United States, settling in Worcester where she...
Michael Diaz
January 7, 2025
ACTON - Michael C. Diaz, 61, currently of Acton, MA but always a Brooklyn boy through and through, passed away unexpectedly on January 7, 2025.
Michael wore many hats, literally and figuratively, throughout his life. Proud of being a Union brother, he served for many years as a carpenter for NYC Local 2287, along with his own brother Matthew,...
Lillian Viola Enright
January 4, 2025
SHREWSBURY - Lillian Viola Enright passed away on January 4, 2025.
Mary Kramek
December 30, 2024
WORCESTER - Mary J. Kramek, age 73, passed away peacefully at home in Worcester on Monday, December 30, 2024. Born in Worcester, she was the daughter of the late James and Anna (Zahahra) Pagonis.
Mary was raised in Worcester and graduated from Doherty Memorial High School, class of 1969. She went on to work at Worcester County Institute for Savings...
Bui Be
December 28, 2024
Bui Thi Be’s life was a remarkable testament to perseverance and selfless dedication. Through her tireless efforts to support and assist those in need, she embodied the highest ideals of compassion and generosity. An unwavering advocate for animal welfare and a devoted vegan for over 32 years, Thi Be’s life was guided by her profound faith as a devoted follower...
Richard "Dick" Wallace
December 28, 2024
On December 28, 2024, Richard “Dick” Wallace passed peacefully at UMASS Memorial Hospital in Worcester.
Dick grew up in Connecticut, graduated college in Pennsylvania and enjoyed a long career at IBM before retiring.
A lifelong athlete, Dick was Captain of his college swim team, a Masters’ swimmer, and a dedicated member of “Fred’s Team”, spending many days swimming in...
Kenneth Flinkstrom
December 27, 2024
Kenneth Lee Flinkstrom, affectionately known as Ken, Kenny, and Flinky, passed away on December 27, 2024, at the age of 70.
Son of the late Norman and Lillian (Aho) Flinkstrom of Ashby, MA. Ken was born on October 2, 1954, in Fitchburg, MA and grew up in Ashby, MA; however, he resided with his wife Denise in Templeton, MA for...
Joshua Sawyer
December 24, 2024
Joshua Lee Sawyer
January 13, 1985 - December 24, 2024
It is with very heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Joshua Lee Sawyer, 39 yrs old. He was a devoted and loving father, son, and partner who left this world suddenly on December 24, 2024. Josh was deeply loved by his family and he will live...
Samantha Gonyea
December 15, 2024
Samantha K. Gonyea (Shepard)April 15,1994 - December 15, 2024
Samantha was born and raised in Fitchburg Ma. She was a beautiful soul who loved her family more than anything else in the world. What some people would call a heart of gold. She loved adventure, and was not a stand still person. Anyone who knew Sam, knows she was a...
Coeta Kay Gustason
December 14, 2024
WEST BOYLSTON - Coeta Kay Gustason passed away on December 14, 2024.
Irina Mechikow
December 11, 2024
SHREWSBURY - Irina (Ira) Mechikow, an amazing mother and a beacon of joy and laughter, passed away on December 11, 2024, in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, at the age of 51. Born on August 17, 1973, in Konotop, Ukraine, Irina's zest for life, ambitious nature, and boundless energy touched everyone she met.
A brilliant medical doctor and clinical researcher, Irina earned...
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