James M. "Whitey" White

Aug 15, 2024

WORCESTER-James M. “Whitey” White, 65, passed away Thursday, August 15 in the Lahey Clinic after a brief illness. 

He leaves his wife of 23 years, Erin K. (McHugh) White; his mother, Judith A. (Sawyer) White of Old Orchard Beach, ME; two sisters, Betsy A. Townsend and her husband, Jay of Heber City, UT and Evelyn F. White of Old Orchard Beach,...

Genevieve F. Starr

Aug 15, 2024

Genevieve Frances (Pogorzelski) Starr, “Gwen”, died at the age of 96 on August 15, 2024, of natural causes. She has resided for the past four years at an assisted living/memory care facility in Richmond, VA. 

Gwen was the wife of Joseph T. Starr who died in December of 2007. She and her husband were married for 54 years and were long...

Roger J. McCarthy, Jr

Aug 13, 2024

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Roger James McCarthy Jr., 76. Roger was born on January 3, 1948, in Twickenham, England and was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and son.

Roger was known for his hardworking nature, humble spirit, and kind heart. He worked as a pipefitter and was deeply respected for the support...

Eero A. Aijala, Jr.

Aug 11, 2024

  Dr.  Eero A. Aijala, Jr., 87, passed away on Sunday, August 11th, at UMass Memorial University Hospital after battling an illness. He is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Joyce E. (Sherman) Aijala, and his children: Karen M. Aijala of Worcester, Eric J. Aijala and his wife Lisa from Burbank, CA, Michael K. Aijala and his wife...

Jose Luis Elicier-Encarnacion

Aug 10, 2024

Jose Luis Elicier-Encarnacion, 68, died on Saturday, August 10th in UMass Memorial Hospital University Campus after an illness.

   He leaves his wife Eneida Pena-Mendoza, his children Cynthia, Jose Luis, Luis Alberto, Jose Joel, Jeshenia, Javier and John, siblings Carlos, Felix, Manuel, Minerva, Milagros & Marisol, several grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

   Jose was born in Loiza, Puerto Rico son of Gilberto...

Paul F. Sarrazin

Aug 6, 2024

Paul F. Sarrazin of Leeds MA and most recently of Worcester MA, died peacefully on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, at the age of 82.

Born in Northampton MA, beloved son of the late Wilfred and Alida (Cadrin) Sarrazin.

Paul was the cherished husband of Barbara (Greene) Sarrazin. He was predeceased by his twin sister Pauline (Sarrazin) Atchinson and his brother Ron Sarrazin. 

Paul...

Anne E. Crowley

Aug 5, 2024

Anne E. Crowley, age 61, of Cranberry Township, PA, passed away on Monday afternoon, August 5, 2024 in her home.

Born in Worcester, Mass. on February 3, 1963, Anne was the daughter of the late Denis M. Crowley, a Worcester businessman and benefactor and Phyllis A. Rawding, who was a longstanding English professor at Worcester State University. They enjoyed summers in...

James N. Heald, II

Aug 5, 2024

WORCESTER-James (Jim) N. Heald II passed away Monday August 5, 2024 in Worcester Massachusetts from natural causes. He was 96. 

Jim is survived by his son Richard A. Heald II and his wife Eileen O’Brien and his two grandchildren Lily and Daniel Heald, his daughter Margaret E. Heald, and his sister Nina H. Webber. His wife of 48 years Margaret (Peggy)...

Roy Johnson

Aug 3, 2024

 

 

NORTH GRAFTON-Roy Johnson of North Grafton, passed away, following a brief illness, on Saturday, August 3, 2024, in his home. Roy is survived by his loving partner, Nancy Harrington, a son, Douglas Johnson, of Millbury and Lisa Johnson of Framingham. Predeceased by son, John Johnson of Framingham and former wife, Gail Johnson of Framingham also his father and mother John...

James R. Courtney

Jul 30, 2024

James R. Courtney of Palm Beach, FL and Westerly, RI, 87, died peacefully on Tuesday morning, July 30, after a long struggle with the challenges of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. His loving family were by or close by to him at the time of his passing. On June 24, 2024 James was dealt a terrible blow when he lost his...