Reed W. Sargent, III
May 24, 2026
Fort Myers-The world lost a truly wonderful man when Reed W. Sargent III, 73 passed away at home peacefully on Sunday May 24, 2026 surrounded by the family that adored him after being diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer a few short months ago.
His wife of 39 years, Michele A. (Boucher) Sargent died in 2019. He leaves behind a legacy...
Grace A. Collins
May 22, 2026
SHREWSBURY: Grace Ann (Martinelli) Collins, 77, passed away peacefully on May 22, 2026, in Florida after an extended illness, surrounded by her loving family.
Grace was born in Massachusetts, the youngest of five children and the daughter of Italian immigrants from Montescaglioso. She grew up in Shrewsbury and attended the Shrewsbury public schools. Grace faced significant hardship early in life, losing...
Mary Lou Keenan
May 22, 2026
HALIFAX/WORCESTER: Mary Lou (Whelan) Keenan, 86, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 22, 2026, after a short illness. Her husband, Richard L. Keenan, passed away in 2008.
She is survived by her sister, Nancy “Anne” Whelan; two nephews, David R. Whelan and his wife, Jen, Timothy R. Whelan and his wife, Lisa; a niece, Mary J. Whelan-True and her husband, John;...
Saul Ortega Tirado
May 20, 2026
WORCESTER: Saul Ortega Tirado, 55, passed away on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, after an illness.
He leaves behind his beloved daughter, Sauyaris Ortega, and his mother, Bonifacia Tirado; brothers, Bonifacio Ortega, David Ortega, Moises Ortega, and Isaias Sanchez; sisters, Marahkai Morales, Abida Hart, and Nimci Ortega; along with several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded by his father, Eugenio Ortega, and siblings,...
Richard "Bud" W. Gibney, Jr.
May 17, 2026
Richard W. Gibney, Jr., 87, of Sterling, MA, passed away May 17, 2026, at home surrounded by his family after a battle with cancer. He was known to family and friends as “Bud”, “Buddy”, or “Dick”, and most affectionately as Dad or Grandpa.
Bud was born in Worcester, MA, to Richard “Bud” Gibney, Sr., and Frances C. (Schroeder). He attended St....
Jo-Anne L. Cronin
May 15, 2026
SHREWSBURY-Jo-Anne L. Cronin, 84, passed away peacefully surrounded by loving family on Friday, May 15, 2026 after a period of declining health.
A longtime teacher and friend to so many. Jo-Anne was born in Worcester on May 2, 1942 daughter to the late, Timothy F. and Florence M. (Dubios) Cronin. She attended Worcester Public Schools, graduating in 1964 prior to earning...
Michael L. DeRose
May 13, 2026
EAST HAVEN, CT/WORCESTER: Michael L. DeRose, 60, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 13, 2026.
He is survived by his fiancé, Kerry Finneran; his mother, Harriette (Waselewski) DeRose; three brothers, Joseph DeRose and his wife, Candace, Mark DeRose and his wife, Sandra, and Peter DeRose and his wife, Maureen; two nephews, Matthew and Luke DeRose and a niece, Alexis DeRose. Mike...
Steven J. Barsamian
May 12, 2026
WORCESTER-Steven J. Barsamian, 65, passed away Tuesday, May 12 after a courageous battle with cancer surrounded by his loving and devoted family.
He leaves his wife of 16 years, Brenda L. (Roy) Capurso; four loving children, Tiffany Barsamian and her fiancé Leo Rocheleau of Athol, Alysse Bendel and her husband, Jason of Fitchburg, Jordan Barsamian and his partner, Megan Rossi of...
Eileen F. (Walsh) Granger
May 11, 2026
Eileen F. (Walsh) Granger, 82, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 11, 2026, at the Goddard House, surrounded by her loving family.
Born in Worcester on June 3, 1943, she was the cherished daughter of the late Hannan M. (Healy) and Nicholas J. Walsh. Eileen was a proud graduate of St. Peter-Marian High School and Salter Secretarial School.
Eileen began her career...