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

Elizabeth M. Kelley
January 31, 2005
WORCESTER: Elizabeth M. (Reidy) Kelley, 83, died Monday, January 31, 2005, in the Hospice Residence at Coes Pond, after an illness. She leaves her husband of 62 years, Denis B. Kelley; a son, Denis F. Kelley, of Worcester; two daughters, Paulette F. Kelley-Sherrill and her husband George of Holden, and Maureen M. Siedlecki; a sister, Eileen M. Reidy, of Worcester;...

Ruth A. Burke
January 22, 2005
AUBURN: Ruth A. (Tamulis) Burke, 80, died Saturday, January 22, 2005, in UMass Memorial Healthcare- University Campus in Worcester, with her family by her side. Her husband, Augustine F. "Gus" Burke, Jr. , died November 2, 1987. She leaves six children, Augustine F. Burke, III. and his wife Susan of Auburn, John W. Burke of Auburn, Michael P. Burke and...

Claire R. Flynn
January 17, 2005
WORCESTER: Claire R. (Smith) Flynn, died Monday, January 17, 2005, in the Hospice Residence at Coes Pond. She leaves her husband of 66 years, Daniel J. Flynn; a daughter, Mary C. "Nancy" Regan and her husband Edward Regan of Pittsfield; a son, Daniel J. Flynn, Jr. of Rutland; a sister, Christine Bloise of Worcester; six granddaughters, Colleen Wolfe of Charlton,...

Arthur W. "Chick" Dewolfe
January 8, 2005
WORCESTER: Arthur W. "Chick" DeWolfe, Jr. , 74, of 50 Anna St. , died Saturday, January 8, 2005, in UMass Memorial Healthcare - University Campus. He leaves his wife of 33 years, Laurel A. (Korkus) DeWolfe; a son, Robert Fraser of Auburn; six daughters, Debra A. Flynn of Rutland, Tami J. Fraser of Pittsburgh, Pa. , Barbara L. Cassidy of...
Geraldine P. "Pearl" Ricciardi
January 5, 2005
SHREWSBURY: Geraldine P. "Pearl" (Booth) Ricciardi, 77, of 600 Lake St. , died Wednesday, January 5, 2005, in UMass Memorial Healthcare - University Campus. She leaves her husband of 30 years, Joseph F. Ricciardi; three sons, Gerald P. Richards of Colorado, Donald C. Richards of Oxford, Stephen F. Richards of Georgia; a daughter, Ilamae Kane of Florida; two stepsons, Ronald...
Gloria M. Vescera
January 4, 2005
WORCESTER: Gloria M. (Ferrie) Vescera, 70, of 10 Melville St. , died Tuesday, January 4, 2004, in UMass Memorial Healthcare- Memorial Campus, after a brief illness. She leaves her husband of 50 years, Ralph T. Vescera, Sr. ; eight children, Ann-Marie Sheehan and her husband Bucky of Worcester, Ralph T. "Rusty" Vescera, Jr. and his wife Kathleen of Worcester, John...

Josephine H. Mahoney
December 20, 2004
MILLBURY: Josephine H. (Bettley) Mahoney, 78 of 149 Riverlin St. , died Monday, December 20, 2004, in Radius Healthcare Center, after a long illness. She leaves her husband of 53 years, James Mahoney; three daughters, Patricia A. Rudzinski of Worcester, Dianne M. Wilmot of Worcester, Kathleen A. Cote of Millbury; three sons, Michael T. Mahoney of Oxford, Daniel J. Mahoney...

Cecile E. Gallant
December 14, 2004
WORCESTER: Cecile E. (Chenette) Gallant, 93, of 9 Fales St. , died peacefully Tuesday, Dec. 14, 2004, in the Lutheran Home of Worcester, 26 Harvard St. Her husband of 41 years, Arthur C. Gallant, died in 1976. She leaves a daughter, Betty A. Thebodo of Worcester; a sister, M. A. Claire Chenette of Worcester; two grandsons, Paul R. "Ricky" Thebodo,...
Frank J. Clarke
December 13, 2004
WORCESTER: Frank J. Clarke, 82 of 1050 Main St. , formerly of Litchfield St. , died peacefully on Monday, Dec. 13, 2004 in Radius Healthcare Center, 119 Providence St. , with his family at his side. He leaves his wife of 57 years, Ellen C. (Bovenzi) Clarke; two daughters, Nancy G. , wife of Mitchell J. Gill of Worcester, Ann...
Alice Chrzanowski
December 9, 2004
****************A Mother's Life is Love Expressed. . . ****************A Mother's Love is Love that's Best. WORCESTER: Alice (Fedolak) Chrzanowski, 82, of 25 Pleasant Valley Dr. , died Thursday, December 9, 2004 in UMass Memorial Medical Center - University Campus, as a result of injuries sustained from being struck by a car Nov. 29 on Lincoln St. She leaves a son,...
Asialee Rodriguez
November 29, 2004
WORCESTER, MA: Asialee Rodriguez, beloved 18 month old daughter of George and Carmen (Fallon-Rivera) Rodriguez, of 9 Fairbanks Street, died November 29, 2004 at St. Vincent Hospital. Her parents, grandparents and many other relatives and family friends, gathered together on Thursday, Dec. 2, in KELLY FUNERAL HOME, 154 Lincoln Street. A Calling Hour was held from 10:45 to 11:45 a....
Theresa B. Sampson
November 25, 2004
WORCESTER: Theresa B. (Boulmetis) Sampson, 79, of 161 West Mountain St. , died unexpectedly on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 25, 2004, in Millbury Health Care Center, 312 Millbury Ave. , Millbury. She leaves her husband of 48 years, Clarence F. Sampson; three nephews, Charles G. Delaney, Jr. , Charles A. Boulmetis and Eugene Delaney; several great nieces and great nephews....
Louise M. Dillard
November 12, 2004
WORCESTER: Louise May (Kelley) Dillard, 84, of 244 Belmont St. , died Friday, November 12, 2004, at UMass Memorial Healthcare - Memorial Campus, 119 Belmont St. , after a short illness. Her husband Ervin Dillard, predeceased her. She was previously married to Chestley I. Crump, who predeceased her. Her first husband, Carroll W. Smith, also predeceased her. She leaves a...
Annie Davitt
October 28, 2004
WORCESTER: Annie (Baynes) Davitt, 92, died peacefully in Christopher House, 10 Mary Scano Dr. , Thursday, October 28, 2004, after an illness. Her husband of 50 years, Patrick J. Davitt, died in 1989. She leaves a son, Austin P. Davitt of Worcester; three daughters, Ann M. Forsyth wife of Patrick Russell Forsyth of Acton, Katherine J. Davitt and Theresa B....
William C. Batchelder, Jr.
October 25, 2004
WORCESTER: William C. Batchelder, Jr. , 60, of 8 Simmons Ave. , died Monday, Oct. 25, in UMass Memorial Healthcare - Memorial Campus, after a long illness. He leaves his wife of 13 years, Denise F. (Johnston) Batchelder; three sons, William and Michael Batchelder, both of Worcester, Daniel Nagle of Oxford; a daughter. Dawn Nagle of Worcester; two brothers, Barton...

Margaret M. O'Connell
October 24, 2004
WORCESTER: Margaret M. (Daly) O'Connell, 97, of 52 Country Club Blvd. , died Sunday, October 24, 2004, in University Commons, 378 Plantation St. , after an illness. Her husband, Dennis F. O'Connell, died in 1958. She leaves three daughters, Marguerite M. Giuliani of Worcester, Alice M. Molina also of Worcester, Kathleen M. Richter and her husband David of Shrewsbury; eleven...
Regina V. Mcnamara
October 20, 2004
WORCESTER: Regina V. McNamara, 95, of 1 Dean St. , died Wednesday, October 20, 2004, in Christopher House, 10 Mary Scano Drive, after a short illness. She leaves a number of nieces and nephews, including, nephews Carleton H. LaPorte, Jr. and John A. LaPorte with whom she lived for more than 50 years. She also leaves a nephew, Rev. George...
Armand G. Powers
October 16, 2004
AUBURN: Armand G. Powers, 78, of 34 Lower Windbrook Dr. , formerly of Saco, Maine, died peacefully in his home, Saturday, October 16, 2004. His beloved wife of 55 years, Georgianna E. (Boisvert) Powers, died August 24, 2001. He leaves a daughter, Dorothy M. Harlow of Winchendon; two sons, Armand G. Powers Jr. of Hudson, Mark B. Powers of Auburn;...
Adeline Collaro
October 9, 2004
WORCESTER: Adeline (Felice) Collaro, 93, of 1 Normal St. , formerly of Edwards St. , died Saturday, October 9, 2004, in University Commons, 378 Plantation St. Her husband of 42 years, Anthony Collaro, died December 9, 1972. She leaves a son, Francis Collaro of Longmeadow; three daughters, Jean Backlund of Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, Florine I. LaPointe of Kennebunk, Maine, Elaine...
Brenda R. Clarke
October 8, 2004
WORCESTER: Brenda R. (Parkin) Clarke, 61, of 183 Holden St. , died Friday, October 8, 2004, with her family by her side, at UMass Memorial Healthcare - Memorial Campus, 119 Belmont St. , after a long illness. She leaves her husband of 23 years, Earl F. Clarke; a son, William Packard; of Worcester; two daughters, Kimberly Packard of Worcester, Wendy...