Obituaries

Oct 10, 2024

Brian N Rhea, a beloved Father, Brother, Grandfather and Great Grandfather passed away peacefully on October 10, 2024, just three days shy of his 83rd birthday. Born on October 13, 1941, in the quaint town of Clinton, MA, Brian spent his final days in Sturbridge, MA—his cherished home for many years.

Brian was a man of faith who was guided by...

Oct 5, 2024

Sedrick W.  Abney, 45, of Worcester, passed away on October 5, 2024.Sedrick was born on March 12, 1979, in Worcester, the son of Larry Abney Sr, and the late Rebecca Jean Swaniker.

 

A jack of all trades, he worked various jobs throughout his life. Notably with the department of Youth Services and time spent working security. Sedrick had recently begun...

Oct 4, 2024

WORCESTER – Harold C. Stone, age 66, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 4, 2024 at UMass Medical Center – University Campus in Worcester. Harold was the son of Harold A. and Josephine (Dziemian) Stone. His father died in 1959 when Harold was just 1 and ½ years old. 

 

Harold graduated from Doherty Memorial High School. He was a...

Oct 3, 2024

Oct 2, 2024

Matteo Fiore 

October 2, 2024

Matteo Fiore, 86, of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 2, 2024. 

Born in Monte San Angelo, Foggia, Italy on September 10, 1938, to Antonio Fiore and Maria Stella (Rinaldi) Fiore before coming to America in the late 1950’s. 

Matteo married the “love of his life” Joanna (Docimo) Fiore, in January 1964. He owned and...

Sep 28, 2024

Rahab Mukeshimana Nzamutuma was born on December 12, 1956, in Rwankeri, Rwanda and passed away on September 28, 2024, in Worcester, Massachusetts. She was born into a prominent and loving ministerial family, the beloved daughter of Pastor Stephano Baraburiye and Martha Nyirarubabaza and was one of nine siblings: Fanuel Harelimana, Phenias Baraburiye, Adele Nyirandikubwimana, Elianne Nyirahabiyambere, Stephanie Nyirahabiyambere, Jemime Nyiransabimana,...

Sep 25, 2024

 John Edward Whitney, a life-long resident of central Massachusetts, passed away peacefully in West Boylston on September 25, 2024. Born on April 30, 1952, in Worcester, MA, John made every day a little brighter for those who knew him. John's journey began at Sutton High School, where he graduated with the Class of 1970. He then embarked on a dedicated...

Sep 22, 2024

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Sep 21, 2024

Susann “Sue” M. Mercadante passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, September 21, 2024. She was predeceased by her parents, Raymond LaBouef and Beatrice “Cote” LaBouef, her sister, Gloria Allen, and her husband, Sweet Pea, as well as her longtime spouse, Paul J. Kowalski. She leaves behind her two children: Thomas C. Garon Jr. of Worcester, and Lisa M. “Garon”...

Sep 20, 2024

Webster/Worcester - Thomas “Tommy” Emil Ushinski, age 61, passed away peacefully on September 20, 2024, at Harrington Hospital of Southbridge, MA surrounded by his family. Born on March 23, 1963, in Worcester, he was the son of the late Stanley W. and Yvonne (Fontaine) Ushinski. Tommy was the youngest son of five children. His father was one of eight Ushinski...

Sep 17, 2024

 Jerauld “Jerry” V. Worrick, 61, of Oakham, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2024, at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Worcester.

 

He is survived by his mother; Patsy Worrick Sandini of Worcester, two sons; Cory and Dustin of Oakham, his brothers; Rick (Kathy) of Worcester, Jeff of Attleboro, Robert (Cathy) of OH, Michael (Jeanne) of SC,...

Sep 17, 2024

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Sep 13, 2024

GARDNER – Francis P. Jennette, 86, formerly of New Braintree and Holden, passed away peacefully on Friday. September 13, 2024, at UMass Memorial Medical Center-University Campus. Born and raised in Holden, he was the son of the late Savladore and Margaret (Stevens) Jennette. 

 

He was a graduate of Wachusett Regional High School, Class of 1957.  Francis was a member...

Sep 11, 2024

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Sep 8, 2024

Eleanor "Ellie" BossAugust 27, 1936 – September 8, 2024 

 

Eleanor "Ellie" Boss, of Worcester, MA, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 8, 2024, at the age of 88. Born on August 27, 1936, to Hector and Elizabeth (Maynard) Beland, Ellie wasa proud graduate of Holy Name High School. She spent most of her life in Worcester, where she grew...

Sep 7, 2024