Obituaries

Apr 2, 2023

Leonard Pizzarella passed at the age of 67. He was born in Boston, moved to Worcester at the age of four, and lived the majority of his life in the city. He graduated from Worcester Boys Trade (now Worcester Technical High School) in 1972. He worked his entire life until he retired at the age of 56. Leonard spent his...

Apr 1, 2023

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Mar 29, 2023

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Mar 22, 2023

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Mar 21, 2023

Dianne C. Knipe, of Marlborough, passed away on March 21, 2023. She is survived by her son, Luke Magnuson. No services are scheduled at this time. Express condolences below.

Mar 20, 2023

Dennis P. Daboul was born in Worcester and lived there his entire life. He attended and graduated from Burncoat High School in 1981. He worked as a mechanic throughout his life but always had a passion for Harley Davidson motorcycles. He loved fishing and working on his bike. He was a mechanic because of his dad, a WW2 veteran. He...

Mar 17, 2023

Paulette Ann Fortier, age 79, a longtime resident of Worcester, passed away at the Willows Health Center on March 17, 2023. Born in Lewiston, Maine, Paulette was the daughter of the late Paul J. Fortier, M. D. and Annette (Madore) Fortier. Paulette was raised in Lewiston and graduated from Marie Joseph Academy in Biddeford Pool, and Bliss Junior College in...

Mar 16, 2023

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Mar 14, 2023

Anna Marie McCarthy, born on April 3,1955 went home to our lord on March 14,2023. Anna was born in Worcester to Alice McCarthy and Roy E. McCarthy, who have now both passed. Anna worked at Wright Machine Co. and in the service industry for many years. She was a loving mother and homemaker. She enjoyed reading, playing cards, bingo and...

Mar 12, 2023

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Mar 8, 2023

Jane Kenney passed away March 8, 2023, at the age of 61. Jane was born on May 31, 1961. She was raised and educated in Winchester and was a graduate of Winchester High School. She attended the University of Massachusetts Amherst and had a career in Human Resources for many years. She enjoyed cooking for others, spending time with friends...

Mar 8, 2023

SPENCER – Randolph W. Cooper, Jr. 57, passed away on Wednesday, March 8, 2023, at St. Vincent Hospital after an illness. He was born in Worcester, the son of the late, Randolph W. Cooper, Sr. He is survived by his sons, Randolph W. Cooper III of Sevierville, TN, Justin Cooper, and Matthew Cooper, both of Paxton, his mother, Agnes (Guillotte)...

Mar 6, 2023

Lynn Ann (Wood) Powers, 63, of Auburn passed away on March 6, 2023. She was born in Worcester to parents, Charles Wood and Shirley (Ashley) Wood. She grew up surrounded by a large family that consisted of four siblings: Sandra, Penny, Mark, and Tricia. Lynn was a daddy’s girl and a wild child. She was outgoing, friendly, and the life...

Mar 6, 2023

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Mar 2, 2023

A full obituary is to be posted soon. The family welcomes those who loved Carol to a calling hour from noon to 1:00 pm on March 5, 2023 at Kelly Cremation and Funeral Care, 154 Lincoln Street, Worcester. A funeral service will follow at 1:00pm. Please express condolences for the family below.

Mar 1, 2023

Keith Arvin Rumple, 69, professional organist, computer programmer, loving father and husband, died this past March 1st. In lieu of services, a private celebration of life was held in his honor. Keith was a Hoosier through and through, showing his love for his origins every year as “Back Home Again in Indiana” is ceremoniously sung during the start of the...

Feb 28, 2023

On Tuesday, February 28, 2023, Michael Charles Botticelli passed away at the age of 63 after an eighteen month battle against cancer. Michael leaves his son, Chase (Charles Robert) Botticelli, daughter Marissa Botticelli-Smith and her husband, Spencer Botticelli-Smith. He was beloved by many, including Kerry (Wilcox) Botticelli, his sister Maryann Botticelli, his skating partner Sheryl Franks and his siblings Carolynn,...

Feb 26, 2023

Services are being held at the convenience of the family at Kelly Cremation & Funeral Care.

Feb 26, 2023

Feb 25, 2023

Madame France Murphy of Boylston, MA lost a brief and overpowering battle with cancer on February 25, 2023. Born in Issy les Moulineaux, France, she came to America at 19 years old with only a backpack and 0 dollars. Encouraged by her teacher who recognized that she had language skills and the courage to go out into the world, she...