Obituaries
Local Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Worcester County Massachusetts & Surrounding Areas
Florence "Flo" Varela
Jan 15, 2023
Florence "Flo" Varela was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She left this world peacefully on January 15, 2023 at the age of 86 surrounded by family. She was born to Mesrop and Karan Bazigian on December 24, 1936. A Christmas Eve baby! After graduating from Milford high school, Florence was employed at many businesses including the pizza store...
Pauline Miller
Jan 13, 2023
Pauline Miller, of Worcester, passed away peacefully with family by her side at Rose Monahan nursing home, after a battle with cancer. Pauline grew up in Oxford, MA, the daughter of Richard Brunnett and Hariet Brunnett of Webster. Pauline danced for many years for the Authur Murray Dance Studios in Worcester. She would later marry her first husband, Dave Flagg...
Cohar Bartlett
Jan 13, 2023
Cohar Bartlett, artist and caring mother, sister, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on January 13, at Whitney Place, just down the road from her longtime home in Northborough, MA. She was 90 years old. An artist, businesswoman, and animal lover, Co was born in 1932 to Hannah and George Kalajian in New York City. Cohar and her sister, Carol...
Robert Cronin
Jan 9, 2023
WORCESTER – Robert D. Cronin, age 89, passed away in his sleep on January 9, 2023. He was the son of Michael and Julia (O’Connor) Cronin. He leaves his wife of 65 years, Patricia (Duggan) Cronin; a daughter, Lynn Sullivan (Joseph); grandchildren, Greg, Megan Naples (Christopher), Juliann Schiano (Gerardo), Kristina Marr (James), great grandchildren, Lily, Ryan, Patrick Naples and Nicolas...
Elias Goncalves Ribeiro
Jan 6, 2023
Elias Goncalves Ribeiro passed away on Friday, January 6, 2022 at the age of 66. Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Elias' family from 9:00 am to 11:00 am, followed by a funeral service at 11:00 am on Thursday, January 12, at Kelly Cremation & Funeral Care, 154 Lincoln St. , Worcester. All who wish to say a...
Edward "Ralph" Maass
Dec 30, 2022
Born in Wilmington Delaware on January 2, 1932. His father was Edward W. Maass of Ridgewood New Jersey and his mother, Berniece Gale of Webster, MA. He attended Quaker schools until his sophomore year, eventually graduating from Woodstock Academy in Connecticut in 1949. He achieved his degree in engineering from Rensselaer Polytech, joined the Navy, and rose to the rank...
Richard Kubik
Dec 27, 2022
WORCESTER – Richard W. Kubik, age 78, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 27, 2022, at UMass Medical Center in Worcester. Born in Worcester, he was the son of Frank and Sophie Kubik. Rich graduated from Burncoat High School in Worcester. He worked as a supervisor for the Worcester Parks and Recreation Department, where he managed Green Hill Park for...
Doris Oliver
Dec 25, 2022
Doris “Dot” Oliver 94, passed away peacefully on December 25th, 2022. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law with whom she made her home, Sandy and Bruce Lupien, grandchildren, Nicholas (Jenn) Lupien, Michelle (Justin) Marble and great grandchild, Ellianna Lupien. Son, Richard Oliver (Barbara) and grandchild Ed. She was known and loved by many as Grammy. She is predeceased...
Stephen Monaghan
Dec 24, 2022
Worcester - Stephen John Monaghan, 61, of Worcester passed away on December 24, 2022, after a long debilitating battle with alcoholism. Stephen was born in Danbury, Ct, son of Christopher and Elizabeth (Corcoran) Monaghan. Stephen grew up in Holden. He graduated from Wachusett Regional High School, where he played on their soccer team. Shortly after high school, Stephen began working...
Joshua Leger
Dec 23, 2022
Joshua Leger, 42, was a big man with an even bigger heart. Josh’s heart was so big, it couldn’t give anymore and he left this world suddenly on December 23, 2022. Josh loved to tinker, especially with computers and electronics. Bring him a box of spare parts and he was like a kid in a candy store. This was particularly...
Tran, Huong
Dec 15, 2022
Tran, tu Huong January 11, 1931 – December 15, 2022 Huong tho 92 tuoi Le my Thanh, Le xuan Binh, Le xuan Canh, Le xuan Lich gia dinh dong kinh bao Relatives and friends are invited to attend calling hours from 10:30 a. m. to 1 p. m. on Wednesday, December 21st in the Kelly Cremation & Funeral Care, 154...