Edward P. McMahon

Feb 6, 2026

WORCESTER: Edward P. McMahon, 99, World War II Veteran, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 6, 2026, in his home. His beloved wife of 60 years, Claire M. (Fitzgibbons) McMahon, passed away in 2016.

He is survived by five children, Mary Chappell and her husband, Steven, Edward McMahon and his wife, Teresa, Kathy Johnson and her husband, Wayne, Timothy McMahon and...

John M. Shea

Feb 6, 2026

WORCESTER: John M. Shea, 83, of Worcester, passed away on Friday, February 6, 2026, after a brief illness.

He was born in Worcester to Daniel C. and Catherine (Callahan) Shea. He was a lifelong resident of Worcester. John was a graduate of Worcester Boys Trade High School in 1961. He served proudly in the U.S. Army, stationed in Turkey. He worked...

Jean A. Breidenbach

Feb 4, 2026

WORCESTER: Jean A. Breidenbach, 65, died quietly at home on, Wednesday, February 4, 2026, following a two-year battle with cancer.

Jean was a very talented and patient piano teacher in the Worcester area for over 30 years. She was very proud of the fact she had many students start with her in Kindergarten and stay until they entered college. She was...

Phyllis A. Beauregard

Feb 4, 2026

CHERRY VALLEY: Phyllis A. (Howard) Beauregard, 95, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, in the comfort of her home.

She is survived by her three children, Ann I. Hatton and her husband, Tim of Virginia Beach, VA, John M. Beauregard and his wife, Michelle of Charlton and James R. Beauregard of Cherry Valley; four grandchildren, Jessica Ketchum, Michael Rossik,...

Linda M. Mulhearn

Jan 28, 2026

HOLDEN-Linda M. Mulhearn, 63, passed away Wednesday, January 28 in UMASS Belmont St. Campus.

She leaves her husband of 16 years, Robert E. Mulhearn; two sons, Heath Mulhearn and Chad Mulhearn; three granddaughters, Peggy Debs, Katelyn Debs and Katie Debs; seven great-grandchildren, Jazzy, Aria, Mia and Charles, Nathan, Junior and Brisa; three siblings, Ann Marie Smith of Pawtucket, RI, Robert Smith,...

Eleanor H. Wesson

Jan 27, 2026

AUBURN: Eleanor H. Wesson, 101, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, in Life Care of Auburn, where she was a much-loved resident. Eleanor was born in Worcester, daughter of the late George & Ellen (Nystrom) Wesson. 

Miss. Wesson was buried alongside her parents in All Faiths Cemetery, Worcester. 

Arrangements are in the care of Callahan, Fay & Caswell Funeral Home, 61...

Betty (Chakarian) Dostourian

Jan 25, 2026

WEST BOYLSTON-Betty (Chakarian) Dostourian, 86, died peacefully in her home, surrounded by her loving family on January 25, 2026. Betty was the daughter of Krikor Chakarian, who came to the US, having escaped the Armenian Genocide of 1915 and Arousiag (Mouradkanian) Chakarian. Betty is predeceased by her older sister Dorothy Asadoorian, brother Jerry Chakarian and a sister Sylvia and brother...

John J. McHugh, Jr.

Jan 20, 2026

WEST BOYLSTON: John J. McHugh, Jr., 64, passed away on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, in his home, after a period of declining health. 

He is survived by his daughter, Caitlin (McHugh) Little and her husband, Richard, and granddaughter, Carolyn of West Boylston. 

John was born in Boston, and raised in Natick, son of the late John J. McHugh & Ann V. (Tobin)...

Elizabeth M. Winski

Jan 20, 2026

Elizabeth M. Winski, 62, of Worcester, passed away peacefully on January 20, 2026, at St. Vincent Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer.

Born on November 18, 1963, in Worcester, Elizabeth was the beloved daughter of Dora A. (Grenier) Henry and the late Francis P. “Whitey” Henry. A lifelong Worcester resident, she took great pride in her roots and her community.

“Beth”...

Garabed Tovmassian

Jan 20, 2026

WORCESTER-Garabed Tovmassian 96, passed away peacefully in Worcester at home on January 20th, 2026, with his son Vicken by his side.

Garabed was born on December 17, 1929, in Aleppo Syria to the late Hagop Tovmassian and Farida Pinaji. He is proceeded by his wife Aghavny Kasparian Tovmassian of 65 years. He leaves behind two sons Hagop Jack Tovmassian and wife...