Michael S. Stevens

Dec 6, 2025

WEST BOYLSTON: Michael S. Stevens, 89, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 6, 2025, surrounded by his loving family, in his home. His wife of 39 years, Judith E. (Holt) Stevens, passed away in 2003.

He is survived by his five children, Pamela Fredrickson and her husband, Gerry of Westford, John Stevens and his wife, Julie of Holden, Mark Stevens and...

John J. Keating

Dec 6, 2025

WORCESTER: John Joseph Keating, 61, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Saturday, December 6, 2025.

Affectionately called UJ by his 27 nieces and nephews, and 'Shorty ' by his many friends, John was foremost a beloved brother, born the sixth of seven siblings who doted over him as he entered the family prematurely, weighing just 4lbs.8 oz. A hard-worker in...

Nancy S. Lougee

Dec 5, 2025

LEOMINSTER: Nancy Schwartz Lougee, 85, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 5, 2025.

She was predeceased by her husband of 32 years, John R. Lougee. She is survived by her three children, Jack Lougee, Brian Lougee, and Carolyn Campbell, her six grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.

Nancy will be remembered for her work ethic and sense of humor. She touched many...

Judith A. Garabedian

Dec 5, 2025

Judith A. Garabedian, 82

WORCESTER — Judith A. Garabedian, 82, passed away peacefully after a period of declining health. Born in Worcester, she was the daughter of the late Mary A. (Samuelian) and Aram Garabedian.

Judith was a proud graduate of Clark University and went on to earn her master’s degree in education from Worcester State University. She dedicated her professional life...

Heather N. Prescott

Dec 4, 2025

SHREWSBURY: Heather N. Prescott, 48, of Shrewsbury, passed away peacefully on December 4, 2025.

She is survived by her father, Robert C. Prescott of Rutland; her mother, Donna P. (MacMajor) Prescott of West Boylston; her brother, Brendon R. Prescott of Jefferson, and extended family.

Born in Hanover, New Hampshire, Heather's journey of life took her to various places, including living in Chicago,...

Norbert F. Cardinal

Dec 3, 2025

WORCESTER-Norbert F. Cardinal, 91, passed away Wednesday, December 3 in St. Vincent Hospital.

He leaves his wife of 71 years, Therese R. (Richard) Cardinal; three children, Dennis Cardinal and his wife, Mary of Webster, Donna Sargent and her husband, William of Leicester and Daniel Cardinal and his wife, Candra of Franklin; nine grandchildren, Jimmy, Mark, Jason, Michael, Daniel, Jordann, Colton, Ava...

Emmie Ward

Dec 1, 2025

WORCESTER/NORTH CHESTERFIELD-Emmie .L (Dubose) Ward, 83 passed away Monday in Johnston Willis Hospital, Bon Air, VA 

She leaves three daughters, R. Michelle Law of Worcester, Rev. Emily Williams of North Chesterfield, VA and Rev. Bridgett Le of Texas; two sisters, Bernetha Robinson and Arnetha Roberts of Darlington, SC. A host of nieces, nephews, grand and great grandchildren, Son-in-law’s and Friends. A...

Henry James Steward

Nov 29, 2025



Henry James Steward (Harry)

October 30, 1936 - November 29, 2025

Worcester, Massachusetts

Harry was born three years before the start of the Second World War in the East End of London. He was the first in his family to go to university and the only one to leave the United Kingdom. He leaves behind his beloved wife Mary Maxwell Hartman, whom he...

Diana l. Ramos

Nov 29, 2025

Diana Ivonne Ramos, 36, born on January 08, 1989, was sent to her eternal home on the morning of November 29, 2025 after a 4 year courageous battle with Appendix Cancer.

Diana is survived by her mother, Ana Guerrero, her husband Marcelino Ramos, and her daughters Solé Ramos and Blys Ramos. She also leaves behind many siblings, aunts, uncles, cousins, neices, nephews...

Jose Manuel Torres Lanzo

Nov 28, 2025

Worcester-Jose Manuel Torres Lanzo, 66, passed away Friday, November 28 in St. Vincent Hospital.

He leaves his sister, Noemi Torres Lanzo and her husband, Ezequiel Vegas Perez; a brother, Moises Torres Lanzo and his wife, Ruth Torres; a god daughter, Jasmin Denham; a son, Hector Torres and his wife, Lily Torres; six grandchildren; nieces and nephews, Ramon Torres, Jr., Joann Torres...