Obituaries
Local Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Worcester County Massachusetts & Surrounding Areas
Peter Benjamin Giovane
April 30, 2025
MARLBOROUGH - Peter Benjamin Giovane, age 60, died on April 30, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Ann Arbor, Michigan, he was the son of Antonio Giovane and Priscilla Holt, and was a resident of Marlborough, Massachusetts.
Peter was the previous owner of Olde Marlborough Village Restaurant and Chefia’s Brazilian Restaurant and Bar. Peter will be lovingly missed...
Darlene Steele
April 29, 2025
LUNENBURG - Darlene (Esposito) Steele, 71, lifelong resident of Lunenburg, MA passed away peacefully on April 29, 2025, surrounded by loved ones, after a long illness.
Darlene was born in Fitchburg, MA to parents James E. and Mary O. (Copp) Esposito. A hard worker all her life she worked for many years at Simonds, Data General, Digital, and Simplex, and in...
Thomas Eugene Graham
April 26, 2025
WEST BOYLSTON - Thomas Eugene Graham passed away on April 26, 2025.
Robert Stanley Shaw, Jr.
April 25, 2025
FITCHBURG - Robert Stanley Shaw, Jr. passed away on April 25, 2025.
Thomas Richard Siwek
April 25, 2025
SHREWSBURY - Thomas (Tom) Richard Siwek, age 52, passed away peacefully at his home in Shrewsbury, MA, on Friday, April 25, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family. He was born on October 3, 1972, in Park Ridge, IL, to his adoring parents Phyllis Caroline Siwek (Farina) and Thomas Jeffrey Siwek. Tom is survived by his loving wife, Jennifer...
Benjamin David Snow
April 23, 2025
WORCESTER – Benjamin David Snow, age 42, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 23, 2025. Born in Boston, he was the son of Craig and Carolyn (Gile) Snow and was a lifelong resident of Central Massachusetts.
Ben was happiest outdoors, exploring with his son Jameson, kayaking and fishing.
Ben will be lovingly missed and remembered by his beloved partner, Stephanie Lynn Anzivino; his...
Rose Anna Remillard
April 22, 2025
AUBURN - In Loving Memory of Rose Anna Remillard, of Auburn Ma, a beloved wife and mother passed away on April 22, 2025 at age 85 after battling a terminal illness. Her unwavering faith, strength and love left a great impact on those who loved her.
Rose leaves her loving and devoted husband Clifford E. Remillard of 68 yrs of marriage,...
Vitthalbhai “Victor” Sanmukhlal Bhakta
April 22, 2025
HOLLYWOOD, FL/BOLTON, MA - Vitthalbhai “Victor” Sanmukhlal Bhakta was born in the rural village of Bajipura, Gujarat, India where he spent his childhood surrounded by his parents, four brothers, and countless cousins. At the age of 11, Vitthalbhai immigrated to San Francisco with his family. He came to the United States not knowing any English, but faked it until he...
Michael J. St. Francis
April 17, 2025
LEICESTER - Michael J. St. Francis, age 56, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, April 17, 2025, surrounded by the love and comfort of his family. Born in Worcester, Michael was the cherished son of Lawrence J. and Carlene (Pulkkinen) St. Francis.
Michael was a proud graduate of Worcester Public Schools and went on to graduate from Worcester Boys...
Robert Hamilton Fraser, Jr.
April 16, 2025
NORTH GRAFTON - Robert Hamilton Fraser, Jr. passed away on April 16, 2025.
Emilienne Mwaba
April 16, 2025
In Loving Memory of Emilienne Gudule Mwaba (Bubulina)
Emilienne Gudule Mwaba, beloved mother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on April 16 at the age of 63, after a courageous two-year battle with ovarian cancer. Her unwavering faith, gentle strength, and enduring love left an indelible mark on all who knew her.
Born on April 10, 1962 in Charleroi Belgium, she lived...