Obituaries

Local Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Worcester County Massachusetts & Surrounding Areas

Francisco "Frank" George Lopez

Francisco "Frank" George Lopez

Mar 18, 2025

PEABODY/CHELSEA/WORCESTER - Francisco “Frank” Lopez passed away peacefully on March 18th after a brief illness. He was the loving husband of the late Pauline Daly Lopez. Frank leaves behind his daughter Catherine Carroca of Shrewsbury, MA; his son Jeffrey Lopez of Revere, MA; and his cherished grandchildren Christian, Daniel, and Caitlyn.

A proud veteran, Frank served with honor in the 101st...

Roberta Clark

Roberta Clark

Mar 17, 2025

WORCESTER - Roberta Clark, age 70, of Worcester, MA, passed away on March 17, 2025. Born on October 29, 1954, Roberta was a figure of warmth and generosity, known for her dedication to helping those in need.

Roberta spent many years involved in the sober community in Framingham, providing support and encouragement to many on their journey to recovery. Her commitment...

Antoinette Hershey

Antoinette Hershey

Mar 17, 2025

ACTON - Antoinette F. Hershey passed away on March 17, 2025.

Eduardo E. Lozano

Eduardo E. Lozano

Mar 17, 2025

Eduardo E. Lozano, 59, of Wayland, passed away peacefully on March 17, 2025. He is the loving husband of Sophia (Bandhu) Lozano with whom he shared over 18 years of marriage.

Along with his wife Sophia, Eduardo leaves behind a daughter Sydney Lozano; siblings, Rita Hernandez, Manuel Lozano, David Lozano, Luis Lozano, and Rene Lozano; and many nieces and nephews.

A celebration...

Ricky J Butrick

Ricky J Butrick

Mar 15, 2025

LAKEVILLE - Ricky J. Butrick passed away on March 15, 2025.

Judith Eileen Demont

Judith Eileen Demont

Mar 15, 2025

FITCHBURG - Judith Eileen Demont passed away on March 15, 2025.

Alan Jesse Sandy

Alan Jesse Sandy

Mar 14, 2025

SHREWSBURY - Alan Jesse Sandy passed away on March 14, 2025.

Andrew Michael George

Andrew Michael George

Mar 13, 2025

WORCESTER - Andrew Michael George passed away on March 13, 2025.

Millard H. Cundiff, Jr.

Millard H. Cundiff, Jr.

Mar 9, 2025

Millard Hartman Cundiff Jr., 88, passed away Sunday, March 9, 2025 at Emerson Hospital, Concord, MA.

He was born March 7, 1937 in Oakland, CA to Millard Hartman Cundiff Sr. and Catherine Woodrow (Crumm) Cundiff. In 1944, his family moved back to Missouri where Millard Sr.’s family farmed. Millard graduated from Lamar High School in Lamar, MO in 1955, where he...

Gloria Luisa Villanueva

Gloria Luisa Villanueva

Mar 9, 2025

FITCHBURG - Gloria Luisa Villanueva passed away on March 9, 2025.

Compton E. G. Alleyne

Compton E. G. Alleyne

Mar 8, 2025

Compton E. G. Alleyne, a beloved son, brother, father, grandfather, uncle, cousin, and friend, passed away peacefully on March 8, 2025, at the age of 88.

Born on November 24, 1936, in Anna Catherina, Guyana, to the late Elsie and Lloyd Alleyne, he was the first of eight children to Elsie Savery.

Compton worked at the Leonora and Uitvlugt sugar estates for...

Khuyen Thi Nguyen

Khuyen Thi Nguyen

Mar 7, 2025

With profound sadness, we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Khuyen Thi Nguyen, 91, who left this world peacefully in her sleep on March 7, 2025.

Born on May 20, 1933, Khuyen was a woman of unwavering strength, selflessness, and resilience. After her late husband, Manh Van Le, made the decision to stay behind in Vietnam after the war ended...

Rita Larini

Rita Larini

Mar 6, 2025

LAKE WORTH, FL - Rita M. (Walker) Larini, age 103, passed away on March 6th, 2025 at the Finnish American Village in Lake Worth, FL. Born in Worcester, she was the daughter of the late Michael J. And Marion (Foy) Walker.

Rita is survived by her son, Neal Larini and his wife, Sharon of Southbridge; a brother, Joseph Walker and his...

Thomas F. Powers, Jr.

Thomas F. Powers, Jr.

Mar 6, 2025

Shrewsbury - Thomas F. Powers, Jr. passed away peacefully on March 6th 2025 at the Rose Monahan Hospice Home at the age of 87.

Tom was a civil engineer who served the Commonwealth of Massachusetts for more than 50 years.  He was an erudite reader who loved history, politics and poetry. He was a music lover with a passion for Opera,...

Jacqueline Cooper

Jacqueline Cooper

Mar 3, 2025

ASHFIELD - Jacqueline Cooper passed away on March 3, 2025.

John Clarke

John Clarke

Mar 2, 2025

WORCESTER - John Clarke, 74, of Worcester died on March 2, 2025, in the comfort of his home surrounded by his family.

He was born on March 9, 1950, in Boston to the late Thomas and Alice Clarke. He grew up in Mission Hill and graduated from Mission High School.

John married Rose Ajoian. Together they grew their family with the births...

Raymond Theodore Howard

Raymond Theodore Howard

Mar 1, 2025

BARRE - Raymond Theodore Howard passed away on March 1, 2025.

Jose F. De Oliveira

Jose F. De Oliveira

Feb 27, 2025

Shrewsbury – Jose F. De Oliveira, 50, died peacefully at St. Vincent Hospital, Worcester on February 27, 2025. He was born in Sobralia, Brazil the beloved son of Valdelirio and Maria das Graças.

 Jose worked hard as a chef in several local restaraunts and worshiped at Mount Zion Christian Church in Grafton, where he leaves many dear friends. He is survived...

Valerie Louise (Cochrane) Corkum

Valerie Louise (Cochrane) Corkum

Feb 26, 2025

Valerie Louise Corkum (Cochrane), beloved mother to 5 children, originally of Foxboro, MA, passed away peacefully with her family at her side on February 26, 2025, just weeks after her 68th birthday.

She was born in Norwood, MA on February 11, 1957 to Richard and Barbara (Murphy) Cochrane, a police officer and school teacher in the town she spent most of...

Sandra C. Girouard

Sandra C. Girouard

Feb 22, 2025

Sandra Carol Girouard, beloved mother, Nana, sister, and friend, passed away on February 22, 2025, in Worcester, MA. Born June 24, in Los Angeles, CA, she was the cherished daughter of the late Louise Penta (Kiley) Thienel and Thomas Penta. 

Sandra’s greatest joy in life was her family, especially her grandson, Robert Schroeder, who was her world. She shared a special...