John R. Wood
5/12/1948-11/11/2026
John R. Wood, 78, of Worcester, MA, passed away on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family.
Born in Worcester, raised in Oxford, MA, John moved to Worcester following his marriage to his love of 60 years Jo-Ann (Jodie) (Smyth) in 1970. Together, John and Jodie built a wonderful life, raising their two daughters and...
WORCESTER — Mary D. Donnelly, 61, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 9, 2026, at UMass Memorial Medical Center – University Campus, surrounded by the love of her family.
Mary leaves behind her longtime companion of 27 years, Elio Chimento; her son, Michael Donnelly, and his wife, Kara; her stepson, Christopher Chimento, and his wife, Victoria; her beloved siblings; Hugh Donnelly...
Anna Marie (DePatsy) Buron a beloved member of the West Boylston community, passed away peacefully on November 7, 2026, at the Knollwood Nursing Center. She was 91 years old, born on January 28, 1935, in Holden, Massachusetts, daughter of the late Bracie and Catherine (DiLeo) DePatsy. Her beloved husband of 52 years, Richard Buron, passed away in 2017. She is...
Worcester-Donald V. Reid, passed away Thursday, November 5 in the Lutheran Home.
A full obituary will appear in the coming days.
Eng. Gabriel Gikunju Kibuyu, 81, passed away on Tuesday, November 3rd, 2026, in Worcester surrounded by family. Husband to Rahab Gikunju and father to Diana Gikunju (Bernard Waithaka), Noni Gikunju Smith (David Smith), Angela Kwapong (Emmanuel Kwapong), and Natasha Gikunju. All are welcome to visiting hours on Friday, 11/20 from 4:00pm - 7:00pm at Cahallan, Fay & Caswell Funeral Home,...
WORCESTER: Lewis E. "Lew" Wells III, 88, passed away Tuesday, November 3, 2026 in Blossom Care Center, Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. His first wife of 45 years, Diane H. Wells, passed away in 2008.
Lew leaves his wife of 16 years, Jean Nash of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio; 4 children, Lewis E. Wells IV and his wife Theresa of Worcester, Lisa LeBlanc and...
WORCESTER-Robert J. Morrissey, 78, of Worcester and Hampton, NH passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 3, surrounded by his family.
He leaves his wife of 57 years, Kathleen (Hannen) Morrissey; four children, Erin Morrissey Hendricks and her husband, Sean of Danielson, CT, Kevin Morrissey and his partner, Kelley Petty of Worcester, John Morrissey and his wife, Sarah of West Boylston and...
Marisol (Velez) Prunier, 55 Passed away Peacefully at UMass Memorial Medical Center, surrounded by her family.
Born in Puerto Rico, Marisol was the daughter of the late Elba I. (Colon) Velez and Rafael Velez Molena. Marisol was a loving wife, devoted mother, proud grandmother, and cherished friend. She had a vibrant spirit and found joy in the simple things that made...
WEST BOYLSTON-Gerald M. Meleski, 80, passed away Thursday, October 29 in his home.
He leaves his partner of 35 years, Donna P. Prescott and his step-son, Brendon Prescott of Jefferson. A step-daughter, Heather Prescott passed away in 2025. He was born in Worcester, son of Edmund F. and Frances G. (Dunn) Meleski and graduated from West Boylston High School. Gerry then...
Celebrating the Life of Bruce J. Grici
Bruce J. Grici, age 72, of Auburn, MA, passed away on October 28, 2026, following a several-month battle with prostate cancer. Bruce faced every challenge of his illness with remarkable grace. Throughout his journey his cherished wife Angela, and his pride and joy, their daughter Gianna, stood fiercely by his side through it all—...