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Laura-Lee Gefvert
February 5, 2026
Laura-Lee Gefvert (Leschke), 75
Laura-Lee “Laurie” Gefvert, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her five children, at Rose Monahan Hospice Home in Worcester on February 5, 2026.
She was born in Worcester on June 16, 1950, and was a graduate of Burncoat HighSchool. Laurie worked for UMass Memorial Health Care for 20 years before retiring in 2018. She greatly enjoyed watching birds, especially...
Pauline M. Sousa
February 3, 2026
Pauline M. Sousa (Henderson) of Shrewsbury, MA & Port Charlotte, FL, passed away on February 3, 2026 comfortable and cared for after a brief illness.
Born and raised in Cambridge, MA she married her one and only love Bill after high school and they remained by each other’s side until his death. Her recent wish was to see him again and...
Gail A. David
February 1, 2026
Lancaster – Gail A. David, 73, passed away on Monday, February 1, 2026, at Rose Monahan Hospice Residence in Worcester, with her loving wife, sister, and brother-in-law by her side. Raised in Lancaster, Gail was the cherished daughter of the late George O. David and June A. (Burns) David.
A gifted student and natural leader, Gail graduated as Valedictorian of her...
Gertrude Greenleaf
February 1, 2026
WORCESTER - Gertrude (Dick) Greenleaf, age 96, passed away peacefully at Rose Monahan Hospice Home, surrounded by her family on February 1, 2026.
Her devoted husband of 70 years, Charles Greenleaf, pre-deceased her in 2019. Gertrude is survived by her loving family: a sister Kathleen Harris of Leicester; two daughters Carol Fay of Arlington, Vermont, Linda Granville and her husband Dennis...
Jeffrey Crumble
January 26, 2026
SHREWSBURY - Jeffrey T. Crumble, age 68, of Shrewsbury, MA, passed away peacefully in Worcester, MA. Born in Buffalo, NY, on November 16, 1957, Jeff never lost his roots—remaining a bold, unashamed, and "all-in" Buffalo Bills fan, even while living deep in New England Patriots territory.
Jeff was a man of skill and dedication, serving as a Professional Certified Welder at...
Steven A. Culhane
January 25, 2026
AUBURN - Steven Culhane passed away on January 25, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born on August 14, 1957, Steve faced every challenge in life with determination, stubborn resilience, and an unmistakable sense of humor.
Steve was predeceased by his brother Maurice Culhane and his mother Judith McKee.
Steve was a devoted father and grandfather whose greatest joy came from...
Julie Elizabeth Bouchard
January 24, 2026
It is with great sadness that the family of Julie Elizabeth Bouchard announces the passing of our beloved sister. As Julie peacefully transitioned from this life, she was accompanied with her sister Robin and Sean Donnelly. Also by her side were faithful friends Marie Susie Turner and Julie Geddes.
Born August 19th, 1956 in Clinton, Massachusetts. Julie was the daughter of...
Gerardo Pichardo Jiménez
January 22, 2026
WORCESTER - Gerardo Pichardo Jiménez, 88, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, January 22, 2026, at UMass Memorial Medical Center – University Campus in Worcester.
Gerardo was born in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, where he attended primary school. In 1976, he emigrated to the United States and settled in Worcester, Massachusetts, where he raised his family and...
Barbara Joan (Baird) Curtin
January 18, 2026
Barbara Joan (Baird) Curtin 75 years young of St. Petersburg, Florida formally of Acton, Massachusetts passed away peacefully on January 18th, 2026, surrounded by her loving family, after a fierce battle with cancer.
Born on October 17, 1950 on Long Island New York to her mother Dorothy Hanely Baird and father Frank Baird Sr. After growing up with her younger sister...
Louida Camille Solidaire
January 18, 2026
Louida's funeral service will be livestreamed and availabe for viewing at 11:00 am on Friday, January 30th at this link: https://client.tribucast.com/tcid/a26014571027051
WORCESTER - Louida Solidaire Camille was born on November 19, 1949, and answered the Lord’s call to eternal rest on January 18, 2026, after a courageous three-year battle with cancer. She was a woman of extraordinary kindness, strength, and love....
Robert Kline Leet, MD
January 14, 2026
Dr. Robert K. Leet of Shrewsbury, Mass, at the age of 90, died peacefully at the Shrewsbury Nursing and Rehabilitation Center on January 14, 2026 with his wife of 67 years, Helena Leet-Pellegrini, by his side after a long journey with Alzheimer's disease. In 2017, Dr. Leet took it upon himself to write his own obituary:
I was born 7/16/1935 at...
Thongmy Sinbandhit
January 13, 2026
Thongmy P. Sinbandhit
September 10, 1945 – January 13, 2026
Leicester, Massachusetts
Thongmy P. Sinbandhit, a devoted wife, loving mother, proud grandmother, and cherished great-grandmother, passed away peacefully at home on January 13, 2026, surrounded by her family.
Born in Champassak, Laos, Thongmy was one of six children and was known for her love of talking and storytelling. Her voice—often heard a mile away—brought...
Charles J Hoglund
January 9, 2026
Charles J. Hoglund (C.J.) passed away on Jan 9, 2026, after a long fight with Asthma and COPD.
He leaves behind his wife of 47 years Beth E. Hoglund (Palmer), daughter Amy S. Hoglund and her husband Michael Wisniewski of Holden, son Toby Hoglund and Megan Mowins of Leominster, sisters Susan Boynton of Clinton, Deborah Strate of Sterling, and brother Peter...
Patricia Lois Hall
January 8, 2026
WORCESTER - Patricia “Patty” Hall, 75 passed away peacefully on January 8, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, creativity, and service. She is predeceased by her parents, William and Margaret (Fallon) Hall, and her beloved sister, Nancy Meola. Patty leaves behind her children: Brian Conley; Kevin Conley; and Shannon Conley and her husband Michael Thibodeau of Worcester; her grandchildren Tyler,...
Loren Richard Tisdale
January 4, 2026
Leominster – Loren Richard Tisdale, 79 years old, of Leominster, died Sunday, January 4, 2026 in Keystone Nursing Home in Leominster after battling cancer for over two decades. He is survived by his two daughters: Loree Tisdale of Westminster and Lorene (Tisdale) Ruderman and her husband Jeffrey of Worcester, brother Robert and his wife Sandra Tisdale of New Hampshire, sister...
Robert F. Sargent, Jr.
January 3, 2026
It is with deep sadness that the family of Robert Francis Sargent, Jr. ("Sarge" also "Bobby") announce his passing on Saturday, January 3, in his home in Shrewsbury after a 14-month heroic battle with Glioblastoma (GBM). He was 61 years young. Bobby grew up in the Bradford section of Haverhill, Massachusetts, where his passion for all sports, especially hockey took...
Bruce P. Connors
January 3, 2026
Bruce Connors passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving children, on January 3, 2026. He was 72 years old.
Bruce was born September 23, 1953, in Tampa, Florida, to the late Paul and Viola Connors. He lived in Massachusetts for most of his life and spent his later years in Rhode Island. He had recently moved to Charlton about a year...
Glenn E. Wolfe
January 1, 2026
LEOMINSTER, MA - Little did Clinton and his wife, Kathryn (Fisher) Wolfe, know that the blue-
eyed baby boy born to them in Shiremanstown, PA, on 3/3/33 would grow to be the independent,
sometimes maverick, and trailblazer he became. A source of abundant pride and, yes, a cause of
a few gray hairs, “Glennie”, as his mom affectionately called him, was an involved
member...
Michael Ladeau
December 30, 2025
It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of Michael Kenneth LaDeau, who passed away peacefully on December 30, 2025, at the age of 68 after a two-year battle with brain cancer. Michael was a cherished family member, friend, and community member, remembered for his kindness, warmth, and endearing sense of humor.
Michael dedicated his professional life to law...
Hai Van Nguyen
December 30, 2025
SOUTH HADLEY - Hai Van Nguyen passed away peacefully on December 30, 2025, with his beloved wife, Thinh Tran, by his bedside until his final breath. He was 77 years old.
Hai was born on January 10, 1948, in Hanoi, Vietnam, to the late Hinh Van Nguyen and Hien Nguyet Ho. At the age of six, he and his family moved...
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