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Betty L. Potvin
Mar 15, 2019
WORCESTER: Betty L. (King) Potvin, 87, died peacefully at home on Friday, March 15, 2019, after a long illness. Her husband of 41 years, Charles J. Potvin, Sr. , died August 9, 1994. She leaves a daughter, Bonnie L. Potvin, with whom she made her home; a brother, Michael King of St. Albans, VT; two sisters, Joyce K. Giroux of...
Kathleen P. Erickson
Mar 13, 2019
WORCESTER: Kathleen P. (Perry) Erickson 74, died on Wednesday, March 13, 2019 at St. Vincent Hospital. She leaves four children, Donna M. James and her husband William of Worcester, David G. Erickson and his life partner Sonia Rodriguez of Michigan, Michael Erickson and his wife LeAnn of Michigan, Rebecca A. Mosca and her husband Brian of Worcester; two brothers, George...
Terry Begley
Feb 1, 2019
WORCESTER: Theresa Belva âTerryâ Begley, 55, died Friday evening at UMass Hospital, surrounded by family. She leaves three daughters, Sheila H. Begley of Lawrence, Kathryn M. âKatieâ Begley and Patricia A. âTrishâ Begley, both of Worcester; her former husband, Kevin Begley of Seabrook, NH; her grandson that she adored, Michael P. Begley of Lawrence; 12 brothers, Richard F. Riley, Jr....
Evelyn M. Cheroff
Jan 25, 2019
WORCESTER: Evelyn M. (Booth) Cheroff, 94, formerly of Pleasant Street, died Friday, January 25, 2019 at Holy Trinity Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, after a long illness. Her husband of ¬33 years, Martin Cheroff, died September 29, 1989. She leaves two daughters, Elizabeth âJoyceâ Sheehan of Worcester, Eileen C. Johnston and her husband Charles of Cherry Valley; two sons, Everett P....
Barbara A. Moriarty
Jan 10, 2019
WORCESTER: Barbara A. (Sullivan) Moriarty, 90, formerly of 485 Grove St. , died Thursday, evening, January 10, 2019 at Christopher House, 20 Mary Scano Drive. Her husband of 20 years, John J. Moriarty, died in 1985. She leaves a step-son, Paul J. Moriarty of FL; two brothers, Francis E. Sullivan and his wife Beverly of Naples, FL; Eugene G. Sullivan...
Richard N. Sargent
Nov 30, 2018
WORCESTER: Richard N. âDickâ Sargent, 79, a retired Worcester Police Officer, died unexpectedly shortly after midnight on Friday, November 30, 2018 at UMass Memorial Medical Center - University Campus, after becoming ill at home. He leaves his wife of 60 years, Doris M. (Barry) Sargent; two sons, Worcester Police Chief Steven M. Sargent and his wife Mary, Richard M. Sargent...
Patricia D. Donoghue
Oct 29, 2018
WORCESTER, MA: Patricia D. (McNamara) Donoghue, 80, of Lancaster, South Carolina, formerly of Worcester, died Monday, October 29, 2018 in Lancaster at White Oak Manor. Her husband of 34 years, John J. Donoghue, Jr. , died June 17, 2000. She leaves a daughter, Maureen D. Donoghue; 4 grandchildren, Byron Sellers, Kiara, Kiaya and Kenia Cunningham, a daughter-in-law, Elizabeth A. âBethâ...
Jan Spinazzola
Oct 1, 2018
WORCESTER: Jan A. Spinazzola, 58, died at home on Monday, October 1, 2018, after a long illness. He leaves wife of 24 years, Lesa A. (Barry) Spinazzola; a son, Kiernan L. Spinazzola; two daughters, Kelsey A. Spinazzola, Delaney P. Spinazzola; all of Worcester; his mother, Lorraine (Purcell) Spinazzola of Marlborough; brothers, Gerald Spinazzola of Tyngsboro, Robert Spinazzola of South Carolina,...
John F. Carpenter
Sep 28, 2018
AUBURN: John F. Carpenter, 82, died early Friday morning, September 28, 2018 at St. Mary Health Care Center in Worcester, after a long struggle with Alzheimerâs Disease. He leaves his wife of 58 years, Betty Ann (Ormon) Carpenter; a daughter, Cheryl A. Carpenter-Emery and her husband Russ of Concord, CA; four sons, John F. Carpenter, Jr. of Venice, FL, Kevin...
Louise E. Harrington
Sep 23, 2018
WORCESTER: Louise E. (Avedisian) Harrington, 91, died Sunday, September 23, 2018 at St. Vincent Hospital, after a brief illness. Her husband of 56 years, Philip A. Harrington, died March 30, 2005. She leaves three sons, David A. Harrington and his wife Susan, Paul J. Harrington, Michael J. Harrington; a daughter, Pamela J. Besaw; a sister, Lucille R. Carpenter, all of...
Gus Burke
Aug 4, 2018
AUBURN: Augustine F. âGusâ Burke, III, 65, died on Saturday, August 4, 2018 surrounded by his family at St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester, after a brief illness He leaves wife and best friend, Susan D. (Pepin) Burke; 3 sons, Kevin J. Burke of Auburn, Myles A. Burke and his wife Shannon of Savannah, GA, Christopher J. Burke of Savannah, GA;...
David A. Larson
Aug 3, 2018
WORCESTER: David A. Larson, 78, died unexpectedly on Friday morning, August 3, 2018 at UMass Memorial Medical Center - University Campus. He leaves his wife of 58 years, Margaret A. âPeggyâ (Welcome) Larson; a son, Mark D. Larson and his wife Becky of Douglas; two daughters, Donrue M. Larson of Whitinsville, Kellie A. Lainey and her husband Keith of Worcester;...
Arlene J. Dewitt-Mcgovern
Jun 3, 2018
WORCESTER: Arlene J. Dewitte-McGovern, 81, died Sunday, June 3, 2018 at St. Francis Rehabilitation and Nursing Center after a long illness. Her husband of 45 years, Roy W. McGovern, died March 3, 2003. She leaves three sons, Daniel A. McGovern and his wife Lisa of Spencer, Patrick M. McGovern and his wife Sandy of Windsor Locks, CT, William R. McGovern...
Edward M. Eressy, Jr.
May 16, 2018
WORCESTER: Edward M. Eressy, Jr. , 84, passed away on Wednesday, May 16, 2018 at Holy Trinity Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He leaves his wife, Shirley A. Parker; three sons, Michael E. Eressy and his wife June of Worcester, William G. Eressy and his wife Denise of Worcester, Timothy J. Eressy and his wife Sandra of Auburn; nine grandchildren; 12...
Denise E. Zuschlag
May 15, 2018
WORCESTER: Denise E. (Rioux) Zuschlag, 57, passed away peacefully at her home with her loving family by her side on Tuesday morning, May 15, 2018, after a long, hard battle with cancer. Denise was a beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend. She leaves her devoted husband of 38 years Witold âVitoâ Zuschlag; three daughters, Tara J. Zuschlag, Caitlin...
Carol A. Sheehan
May 9, 2018
WORCESTER: Carol A. (Watson) Sheehan, 78, of Oxford, formerly of Worcester and West Boylston, died Wednesday, May 9, 2018 at UMass Memorial Medical Center - University Campus, after a brief illness. Her husband of 48 years, Kenneth F. Sheehan, died June 12, 2012. She leaves a son, Terence P. Sheehan of Lake City FL; 4 daughters, Erin M. Van Epps...
Beverley A. Smith
Apr 15, 2018
WORCESTER: Beverley A. (Tolson) Smith, 75, died at home on Sunday, April 15, 2018, after a long illness. She leaves five children, Yvette M. Tolson of Worcester, Valerie A. Hues of North Carolina, Erika Hues of Boston, Tony Hues of New York City, Zeline Y. Hues and her husband Samuel A. Afutu of Worcester; two brothers, Joseph L. Tolson and...
Ana L. Gonzalez
Mar 28, 2018
WORCESTER: Ana L. Gonzalez, 86, a resident of the Odd Fellows Home, died on Wednesday, March 28, 2018 at St. Vincent Hospital. She leaves two daughters, Sonya I. Weagle of Charlton, Grimilda Gonzalez of Worcester; 5 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren; and 4 great-great grandchildren. She was predeceased by two sons, Harry Natal and Nelson Natal, two daughters, Nancy Natal and...
James E. St. Francis
Mar 23, 2018
WORCESTER, MA: James Edward St. Francis, 66, of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, formerly of Worcester, died on Friday, March 23, 2018 in his home, after a long illness. He leaves a son, Joel James St. Francis and his wife Katherine of Hendersonville, TN; a daughter, Julie Marie St. Francis of Dudley; a step-daughter, Kristie Marie Harrington and her husband Tony...
James R. Standring
Mar 23, 2018
WORCESTER: James Robert Standring, 55, died unexpectedly in his home on Friday, March 23, 2018. He leaves his wife of 31 years, Patricia A. (Rojcewicz) Standring; a son, Eric R. Standring and his wife Niura of Worcester; his parents, Robert F. Standring of Deltona, FL and Madelyn A. (Hjelm) DeSalvio of Worcester; three sisters, Kim A. Nichols of Worcester, Maureen...
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