Marilynn Tanguay
May 5, 2026
NEW HARBOR, ME/WEST BOYLSTON-Marilynn Tanguay, 74, of New Harbor, Maine, died on Tuesday, May 5, 2026 after a brief battle with an illness.
She was born June 8, 1951 in Massachusetts, Marilynn was the daughter of John and Mary (Rheault) Sakowski. Raised in New Hampshire, she later lived in central Massachusetts for 40 years before moving to Maine. She was a...
Paola Diaz
2026
SOUTHBRIDGE/WORCESTER:
Paola Diaz, 26, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, May 4, 2026. She was a cherished daughter, sister, aunt, family member, and friend whose presence brought warmth, joy, and comfort to those around her.
Paola was born in St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands, daughter of Ramona Henriquez- Diaz and the late Pablo Diaz. She carried with her a vibrant spirit and a...
James P. Grella
Apr 28, 2026
James Paul Grella, 33, of Worcester (formerly Canton), Mass; passed away on April 28, 2026 surrounded by family.
James attended UMass Dartmouth, where he met his wife, Anne, and formed many friendships that would last a lifetime. James was the kind of person who made life brighter and louder in the best way. He lived to make people laugh, was a...
Nicholas M. Thoutsis
Apr 28, 2026
WORCESTER - Nicholas M. Thoutsis, 94, passed away on April 28, 2026, with his wife Joanna by his side.
Nick was born in Worcester, MA, a son of the late Harry and Helen (Liazos) Thoutsis. He had four siblings, brothers Tim, William and Paul, as well as a sister, Mabel. After graduating from Commerce High School, Nick served his country by...
Christopher M. Hewett
Apr 24, 2026
WORCESTER-Christopher M. Hewett, 46, passed away Friday, April 24.
He leaves his mother, Patricia A. Walsh; two step-sisters, Sheila Monahan and Jennifer Cariglia; nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and many cousins and his beloved dog, Zombie. He was born in Worcester, son of the late, Ronald I. Hewett. He graduated from North High School and Quinsigamond College.
Chris was a senior system infrastructure...
Walter T. Barker
Apr 19, 2026
Walter T. Barker, 95, of Worcester, passed away peacefully on April 19th, 2026, at Saint Francis Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Worcester. Walter was the beloved husband of Vivian (Foster) Barker, with whom he shared 60 years of marriage until her passing in 2013.
Walter was born in Portland, Maine, the son of the late Gwendolyn (Allen) Barker and Lewis A....
Elaine M. Erickson
Apr 18, 2026
Elaine Mary (Landry) Erickson, 90, passed away peacefully on April 18th, 2026 in Millbury, Massachusetts, at her granddaughter's home, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born on January 15, 1936, in Ashburnham, Massachusetts and attended the Massachusetts School for the Deaf, where she built a foundation of resilience and determination that carried her through life. She was a devoted wife,...
Elias A. Ramos
Apr 17, 2026
Elias A. Ramos, 18, of Douglas, Massachusetts, passed away on April 17, 2026, following a tragic motorcycle accident.
Elias was born on June 3, 2007, in Worcester, Massachusetts, the beloved son of Tania Marcano and Alexander Ramos. He grew up in Worcester and then moved to Douglas, where he built strong friendships and became known for his energy, humor, and kind...
Sotirios "Teddy" Ganias
Apr 14, 2026
Sotirios Ganias (Teddy) of Worcester, Massachusetts passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family when the lord called him home to be with his beloved wife, Irene Ganias, of 57 years. Teddy was born to his parents Olga and Michael Ganias in Vavouri, Greece before traveling to Worcester, MA where he met his beautiful wife at the Greek Orthodox Church....
Anne S. Wettengel
Apr 13, 2026
Anne Scully Wettengel, a woman defined by her sharp wit, infectious humor, and legendary strength, passed away peacefully on April 13, 2026, in Worcester, MA, surrounded by family who were the center of her world. She leaves behind in love her husband, Phil Wettengel, children, Elizabeth Wettengel, Philip Wettengel Jr., and his fiancée, Hayley Comer. Anne is also survived by...