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Julia A. Plikunas

Julia A. Plikunas

Nov 24, 2020

WORCESTER, MA: Julia A. (Duggan) Plikunas, 83, died on Tuesday, November 24, 2020 at Hermitage Healthcare, 383 Mill St. , after a long illness. She leaves her husband of 60 years, Joseph Plikunas; three sons, Duane P. Plikunas and his wife Dana of Seminole, FL, Jeffrey J. Plikunas and his wife Ann of Worcester, Bruce Plikunas of Worcester; two brothers,...

Rosemary Small

Rosemary Small

Nov 23, 2020

WORCESTER: Rosemary Small, 77, died on Monday, November 23, 2020 at UMass Memorial Medical Center - University Campus, after a brief illness. She leaves her long-time companion, George E. Patriquin, with whom she lived; a brother, Thomas F. Small of South Hadley; two nephews, Kenneth F. Small of Florida, Daniel R. Small of Arizona; a grand-niece, Sierra Small and a...

Susanne P. Harrington

Susanne P. Harrington

Nov 21, 2020

SPENCER: Susanne P. (LeBlanc) Harrington, 66, formerly of Worcester, died peacefully at home on Saturday, November 21, 2020, after a long illness. She leaves three daughters, Jodylee Harrington of Spencer, Christal Reynolds of Leicester, Sonya Harrington of Spencer; a brother, Donald LeBlanc of Dudley; a sister, Pauline Cox of Millbury; seven grandchildren, Audrianna, Jason, Justin, Corey, Timothy, Eathan, Aaron; a...

Jack Creamer

Jack Creamer

Sep 23, 2020

Jack Creamer Memorial The family of Jack Creamer invites his friends and relatives to a Mass offered for him on Sunday, August 1, 2021, at 10 am at St. Joan of Arc Church, 570 Lincoln St. A celebration of life and mercy meal to follow at the Eastern Shores Club, 206 South Quinsigamond Ave. , Shrewsbury. Please RSVP for the...

Jackie Mcnamara

Jackie Mcnamara

Jul 13, 2020

WORCESTER: Jacqueline A. âJackieâ (Shannon) McNamara, 91, died peacefully at home on Monday, July 13, 2020, surrounded by her loving family. Her husband of 57 years, John H. âJackâ McNamara, a retired Worcester Fire Lieutenant, died January 16, 2009. She leaves four sons, Michael D. McNamara and his wife Evie of Leominster, Sean P. McNamara and his wife Carolyn of...

Tony O'Malley

Tony O'Malley

Jun 30, 2020

BOYLSTON: Anthony C. âTonyâ OâMalley, 87, formerly of Upland Road, died peacefully Tuesday evening, June 30, 2020, at The Oasis at Dodge Park in Worcester. His wife of 60 years, Mary M. (McGovern) OâMalley, died December 9, 2017. He leaves his sister, Ann M. OâMalley of Worcester; and several nieces and nephews. Three sisters, Alice F. Jacobs, Kathleen J. OâMalley,...

Carol A. St. Cyr

Carol A. St. Cyr

Jun 23, 2020

OXFORD: Carol A. (Dumont) St. Cyr, 76, died early Tuesday, morning, June 23, 2020, at UMass Memorial Medical Center - University Campus, after a long period of failing health. She leaves her husband of 57 years, Edward J. âWoodyâ St. Cyr; two sons, Scott E. St. Cyr and his fiancÃe Michelle Marshall of West Boylston; Keith B. St. Cyr and...

Richie Barbour

Richie Barbour

Jun 16, 2020

WORCESTER: Richard W. âRichieâ Barbour, 42, died Tuesday morning, June 16, 2020 at UMass Memorial Medical Center - University Campus, after a long period of declining health. He leaves his wife of 5 years, Meghan L. (Williams) Barbour; two sons, R. J. Barbour and Anthony Barbour; two daughters, Ashlynn Linstrand and Morgan Hall; two brothers, William Messier and his wife...

Peter I. Gabor

Peter I. Gabor

Jun 13, 2020

WORCESTER: Peter I. Gabor, 74, died peacefully at home on Saturday, June 13, 2020, after a long illness. He leaves his wife of 52 years, Joan S. (Chapalonis) Gabor; a son, David P. Gabor and his fiancee Siobhan Allen; a daughter, Ann Gabor and her partner David Jackson and their daughter Alyxandria, all of Worcester; a brother, Donald Gabor and...

Ella Minus

Ella Minus

Jun 8, 2020

Ella Minus, 75, formerly of Dorchester, MA passed away peacefully on the evening of Monday, June 8, 2020 at St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester, Massachusetts. Beloved daughter to the late Issac and Edith Minus. Devoted and loving mother to four daughters, Kathy Y. Minus of Salem, MA, Towanda L. Minus-Rookard (deceased), Lynda D. Minus (deceased), Teresa R. Minus-Santana of Worcester,...

Joan V. Cohen

Joan V. Cohen

Jun 1, 2020

WORCESTER: Joan V. (Monteron) Cohen, 94, formerly of Patch Reservoir Drive, beloved mother and grandmother, died early Sunday morning, June 1, 2020, at the Jewish Healthcare Center. Her husband of 37 years, George Cohen, died in 1985. She leaves a son, David E. Cohen and his wife Marjorie of Worcester; a daughter, Susan (Cohen) Cohen and her husband Arnold of...

Glen W. Powell

Glen W. Powell

May 31, 2020

WORCESTER: Glen W. Powell, 71, died early Sunday morning, May 31, 2020 at UMass Memorial Medical Center - University Campus, after a brief illness. His wife of 53 years, Anita L. (Rucker) Powell, died November 5, 2019. He leaves six children, Glen W. Powell, Jr. , Sergio E. Powell, Alexander L. Powell, Jeramy S. Powell, Marian-Anais Powell and Johnathan L....

Shirley M. Russo

Shirley M. Russo

Apr 30, 2020

NORTH GRAFTON: Shirley M. Russo, 77, formerly of Fairlawn Street, died Thursday, April 30, 2020 at Beaumont Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Worcester following complications from the Covid-19 virus. She leaves her brother, David S. Russo and his wife Gay of Ft. Lauderdale, FL; a nephew, Roger Eric Russo and his companion Kristen Smith of Ft. Lauderdale; a step-sister,...

Frances J. Sirois

Frances J. Sirois

Apr 28, 2020

AUBURN: Frances J. (Pickering) Sirois, 74, died Tuesday, April 28, 2020 at UMass Memorial Medical Center - Memorial Campus due to complications from the Covid-19 virus and pneumonia. She leaves her husband of 53 years, George F. Sirois; her son, George F. Sirois, Jr. ; foster siblings and in-laws, including several nieces and nephews. Fran met her husband at Civil...

Mary Monica Miner

Mary Monica Miner

Apr 16, 2020

HOLDEN: Mary Monica Miner, 69, died Thursday, April 16, 2020 at UMass Memorial Medical Center - Memorial Campus, from complications due to the current Coronavirus. Her partner of 35 years, Sandra L. Mayes, a well-known Worcester attorney, died on New Yearâs Eve, December 31, 2012 after being stricken ill on Dec. 11th at the Worcester Court House. She leaves her...

Martin J. Juges

Martin J. Juges

Apr 11, 2020

WORCESTER: Martin J. Juges, 61, formerly of Hanna Rd. , died Saturday, April 11, 2020 at his home in Millbury. He leaves his sister, Thalia M. Fleming of Shrewsbury; his brother, William F. Juges, Jr. and his wife Mary of Northbridge; two nieces; numerous cousins; and his best friend of many years, Chip Brown. He was born and raised in...

Matthew C. Reed

Matthew C. Reed

Mar 23, 2020

Matthew C. Reed, 36, died Monday, March 23, 2020 at UMass Memorial Medical Center - Memorial Campus after a long illness. He leaves his mother, Shelia A. Reed of Worcester; his father, James Dickson, Jr. of Springfield; five sisters, JoâBlanch, Tanisha, Myoshy, Takiyah and Quiana; and many friends, aunts, uncles and cousins. His maternal grandparents, Nathaniel and Doretha (Spikes) Reed;...

Bucky Sheehan

Bucky Sheehan

Mar 22, 2020

WORCESTER: George J. âBuckyâ Sheehan, 64, formerly of Lyford St. , died unexpectedly on Sunday, March 22, 2020 in his home. He leaves his wife of 41 years, Ann-Marie (Vescera) Sheehan; three daughters, Meghan Faith Kornn and her husband Matthew, Cristin Marie Torrey and her husband Matthew, Erin Gloria Perron and her husband Kenneth; his brother, Michael F. Sheehan and...

Suzanne E. Ligor

Suzanne E. Ligor

Mar 14, 2020

HOLDEN: Suzanne E. (Vaugh) Ligor, 80, formerly of Parker Road, died Saturday, March 14, 2020 at the Jewish Healthcare Center in Worcester. She leaves her husband of 59 years, John M. Ligor; two daughters, Amy E. Brandes and her husband John of Plymouth, Kathleen A. Fors and her husband Donald of Holden; a sister, Ann Gaudette of Shrewsbury; 2 grandchildren,...

David A. Brackett

David A. Brackett

Mar 11, 2020

WORCESTER: David A. Brackett, 60, died peacefully on Wednesday, March 11, 2020 at Worcester Health Center, with his family by his side. He leaves his mother, Mary Ann (Fontaine) Brackett of Worcester; 2 brothers, Robert Brackett of Auburn, Stephen P. Brackett of Worcester; 4 sisters, Donna L. Brackett of Worcester, Patricia A. Hildreth of Springfield, Debra M. St. Germain of...

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