Christopher G. Bates

Apr 11, 2025

Christopher G. Bates, 52, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 11th, 2025, at UMass Memorial Medical Center due to injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident.

He is survived by his loving mother, Teresa Castonguay of Worcester; his father and stepmother, Gary and Charlene Bates of Bunnell, FL; his longtime companion, Michelle Convery of Worcester; a stepbrother, Jeremy Buteau, and his...

Jason John MacKenzie

Apr 10, 2025

Obituary for Jason John MacKenzie 1972-2025

West Boylston/Marlborough- Jason John MacKenzie, 52, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Thursday, April 10th, at UMASS Memorial Medical Center Hospital in Worcester, MA after a beautiful life and a long battle with kidney disease.

Born on November 14, 1972, in Cambridge, the beloved son of Murdock J. MacKenzie, III and Elizabeth G. (Linnell)...

John E. Colby, Jr.

Apr 8, 2025

BOYLSTON- John E. Colby, Jr., 77, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 8th at his home with his wife Pam by his side. He was born on January 25, 1948, the eldest of six children of Jack and Geraldine (Murphy) Colby. He was raised and has lived in Worcester County all his life. John graduated from Worcester Boys Trade School...

Wayne R. Tarkiainen

Apr 7, 2025

Worcester – Wayne Robert Tarkiainen, 82, passed away Monday evening, April 7 at his home after a long courageous battle with cancer. He was surrounded by his loving family.

He leaves his wife of 27 years, Elaine M. (Gueli) Tarkiainen; four children, Nancy Gasco and her husband, Carl of Millbury, Pamela LeProhon and her husband, Daniel of Oxford, Leanne May and...

Maria M. Mejias

Apr 5, 2025

SHREWSBURY-Maria Milagros Diaz-Rodriguez- Mejias, age 75, of Shrewsbury, MA, formerly of Marlborough, MA, passed away at home in hospice care. Her body succumbed to the effects of cancer after a courageous two-year battle on April 5, 2025, surrounded by her family.

She was blessed with four children, Lirazol (Lala) Alie and her husband, Anthony (Stu) of Shrewsbury, Litza (Lisa) Nelson of...

Constance L. Capstick

Apr 4, 2025

Constance L. (Collins) Capstick, 96, beloved matriarch and devoted community member, passed away on April 4, 2025, at the Rose Monahan Hospice House, surrounded by her loving family. She was predeceased by her beloved husband of 42 years, Paul E. Capstick, who passed away in 1994.

She was born on December 13, 1928, in Dracut, MA daughter of the late Catherine...

Janet M. Bricault

Apr 3, 2025

West Boylston - On the evening of April 3rd, Janet Bricault passed away peacefully, surrounded by family at her home in West Boylston. She leaves behind a legacy of profound love and caring – Janet was a ray of sunshine in the world.

Janet was a cherished wife, mother, sister, and friend to all. She leaves behind her husband Raymond Bricault,...

Deborah Guptill

Apr 3, 2025

MARBLEHEAD-Deborah Guptill, age 82, of Marblehead,MA, passed away peacefully on April 3, 2025 at St. Mary’s Health Center in Worcester, MA. after a period of declining health. She was born on a cold winter day on January 11, 1943 in Worcester, MA to the late Dr. and Mrs. Clifford Guptill (Thelma). She was the feisty middle sister between older Gail...

Ivan K. Borglund

Apr 3, 2025

Ivan K. Borglund, age 88, of Millbury, passed away on April 3, 2025, at St. Vincent Hospital following an illness.

He was predeceased by his beloved wife of 52 years, Barbara A. (Daniels) Borglund, and his brother, Rolf Borglund. Ivan is survived by his brothers and sisters-in-law, Donald and Judy Daniels of Worcester, David and Mary Daniels of Williamstown, Carol Borglund...

Paul R. Henry

Apr 3, 2025

Paul R. Henry, age 92 of Worcester passed away on Thursday, April 3rd, 2025, in his home surrounded by his loving family. He was predeceased by his wife of 55 years, Doris (Abysalh) Henry.

He is survived by his sons, William Henry of Worcester, Paul Henry and his wife, Eleanor of Las Vegas, and his daughter, Patricia Henry-Taylor and her husband,...