Nixaliz Rios

Nov 26, 2025

ATHOL: Nixaliz Rios, 48, passed away on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, after an illness.

She is survived by her husband, Luis Robles; her two sons, Pedro Vizcaino and his wife, Anita of Fitchburg, and Angel Vizcaino of Athol; her four siblings, Javier Rios, Sonimaryl Rios, Yeleica Rios, and Anthony Rios; her two grandchildren, Luis and Mia; her best friend Jennifer Surin,...

Louis J. Dellasanta

Nov 26, 2025

Louis J. Dellasanta, 97, a lifelong resident of West Boylston and son of Ercole and Irene (Brualdi) Dellasanta, passed away in his home on Wednesday, November 26, 2025. His wife of 56 years, Janet (Wieslander) Dellasanta, predeceased him in 2012. He was also predeceased by his three brothers, Harry, Thomas and Bruno Dellasanta; one sister, Esther Burgess; and his brother-in-law,...

Helen E. Peterson

Nov 26, 2025

WHITINSVILLE-Helen E. (Johnson) Peterson, 84, passed away peacefully Wednesday, November 26, 2025 with her family at her side.

Her husband of 48 years, David J. Peterson died in 2011. She leaves her son, Scott D. Peterson of Northboro; a daughter, Pamela L. French of Whitinsville; two grand-daughters, Charlotte E. French and Allison L. French to whom she was affectionately known as...

Roberto Paredes Gonzalez

Nov 17, 2025

Roberto Paredes Gonzalez, 80, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 17, 2025, at UMass Hospital, surrounded by the love of his family. Born in Isabela, Puerto Rico, Roberto built a life defined by laughter, dedication, and the joy he found in simple everyday moments. He is predeceased by his beloved wife, Magdalena Rivera, with whom he shared many cherished years.

Roberto...

Mildred "Millie" Saari

Nov 12, 2025

Mildred “Millie” (Lenis) Saari, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt, passed away unexpectedly on November 12, 2025, in a tragic accident. She was 78 years old.

Born and raised in Worcester, Massachusetts, Millie was the daughter of the late Vasilike “Bessie” (Ntoutsis) and George M. Lenis. A proud graduate of Commerce High School, she continued her education at Salter...

Reina M. Sanchez

2025

WORCESTER: Reina M. Sanchez, 33, passed away on Sunday, November 9, 2025, in St. Vincent Hospital.

She is survived by her son, Januel P. Rivera; her father, William Sanchez, her mother, Zoraida Serrano – Andujar and stepfather, Luis Natal; her siblings, Pedro Maldonado, Yuriko Maldonado, Zorivette Sanchez, and William Sanchez; and many uncles, aunts, cousins, nieces and nephews. She was predeceased...

Rita Higgins

Nov 9, 2025

Rita (Paul) Higgins of Laconia, NH and formerly of West Boylston died at Concord Hospital/Laconia on November 9, 2025. Her husband Edward J. Higgins predeceased her in 1998. She was also predeceased by her brothers Frank Paul, Rev. Gregory Paul, C.P., and Rev. Alexis Paul, C.P. She leaves her son, Lt Col Edward J. Higgins Jr., USAF (Ret) and his...

Jo-Anne M. O'Rourke

Nov 8, 2025

After the longest of goodbyes, we are saddened to share the passing of Jo-Anne Marie (Ollis) O’Rourke. Jo-Anne was born on February 7, 1941, to William and Anne (Lucey) Ollis. As an only child, she was born, raised, and spent most of her life in Worcester. She graduated from Ascension High School in 1959 and went on to complete her...

Mary T. Sullivan

2025

WORCESTER: Mary T. (McDermott) Sullivan, 97, of Worcester, passed away on Friday, November 7, 2025, at home surrounded by her loving family. Her beloved husband of 64 years, Joseph P. "Sully" Sullivan, Sr., passed away in 2019.

She will be dearly missed by their 5 children; Joseph P. Sullivan, Jr and his wife Gloria, Margaret M. McKenna and her husband Thomas,...

Paul F. Bidgood

Nov 3, 2025

Paul Francis Bidgood, age 68, of West Boylston, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on November 3, 2025, surrounded by his loving family after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Paul is survived by his wife Patricia (Pellegrini) Bidgood of 38 years; his children Rachel Bidgood and her husband Michael Dunlevy, Paul Bidgood Jr., Sarah Bidgood, and his grandson Jack.

The fourth of...