Joyce M. Angell
Jul 26, 2025
Joyce M. Angell, 68, of North Grosvenordale, Connecticut, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, July 26, 2025. Born in Worcester, Massachusetts, she was the beloved daughter of the late Cecile (Jodoin) and John Angell.
Joyce is survived by her devoted sons, Gary Joiner and Robert Joiner and his wife Bridget, all of North Grosvenordale, CT. She was a cherished grandmother to Katie...
Violeta Sekuj
Jul 23, 2025
Violeta Sekuj, renowned Albanian actress and pioneering theater director, passed away peacefully on July 23, 2025, in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts. She was 94 years old.
Born on March 1, 1931, in Tirana, Albania, Mrs. Sekuj lived a life devoted to the arts, culture, and community. A graduate of the esteemed Artistic High School “Jordan Misja” in 1952, she went on to become...
Dennis R. Troy
Jul 22, 2025
WORCESTER-Dennis R. Troy, 76, of Worcester passed away Tuesday, July 22 at his home.
He leaves his husband of 15 years, Richard J. Darisse; a brother, Joseph J. Troy, Sr. and his wife, Barbara of Holden and many nieces and nephews. His siblings, Loretta A. Troy, Robert F. Troy and William F. Troy, Jr. predeceased him. He was born in Worcester,...
Carmen M. Melendez
2025
WORCESTER: Carmen M. (Lopez) Melendez, 89, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 20, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was predeceased by her husband, Michael Melendez; her parents, Serafin and Maria Lopez; her siblings, Virginia, Rafael, Salvador, Miguel, and Luis; as well as her nephews, Hector Jr., Ramon, and her beloved niece, Sonia Calderin.
Carmen is deeply cherished and lovingly...
Peter B. Kallanian
2025
WORCESTER: Peter Bedros Kallanian, 94, of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 20, 2025, surrounded by his loving family after a courageous battle with cancer. He was the son of Aharon Kallanian and Kohar (Tachdjian) Kallanian.
He came to America from Marseille, France, January 7, 1948, at the age of 17. He was born in Lyon, France, September 3, 1930....
Helen M. Dupuis
Jul 16, 2025
WEST BOYLSTON-Helen M. (Carpenter) Dupuis, 90, passed away Wednesday, July 16 in the Blaire House.
She leaves three daughters, Karen Carling of Holden, Kim Prendiville and her husband, Thomas of Holden and Kris Castagnetti and her husband David, of West Boylston with whom Helen lived with for many years, six grandchildren, Melissa Carling of Holden, Thomas Prendiville, IV and his wife,...
Hosep Atechian
Jul 13, 2025
Hosep Atechian, 69, passed away on Sunday, July 13, 2025, after a long struggle with illness.
Hosep is remembered by family and friends as a warm, kind person, who was generous with his time and effort, consistently thoughtful, patient, and humorous, and hardworking throughout many struggles.
Hosep began his life in Aleppo, Syria, born to parents Hagop Atashian and Siranoushe Barbarian Atashian....
Marcia A. Roberts
2025
WEST BOYLSTON: Marcia A. (Borjeson) Roberts, 68, passed away on Friday, July 11, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family. She faced multiple illnesses over many years with unbounded strength and courage.
She is survived by her husband of 49 years, Todd M. Roberts; three children, Ian H. Roberts and his wife, Val of Holden, Leia A. Roberts and her...
Thomas O. Desy
2025
FLORAL CITY, FL/WORCESTER: Thomas Owen Desy, known to most as Tommy, passed away July 8, 2025 surrounded by his loving family and close friends. He was born in Worcester, MA to Owen G. and Mary R. Desy and lived in Floral City, FL for the past 15 years.
A hardworking man, Tommy spent many years behind the wheel as a truck...
William K. Atupem
2025
William Atupem, 75, passed away on July 1, 2025, in Worcester, MA.
William was born on October 10, 1949 in Kumasi, Ghana to Lawrence Atupem and Comfort Afua, both of whom predeceased him. He is survived by his sister, Gladys Atupem, of Worcester and many other family and friends who will miss him deeply.
Services are not yet final, we will update...