Grace M. O'Gara

Apr 27, 2024

Grace Marie (Ford) O’Gara, 90, of Worcester passed away peacefully at home on April 27, 2024 after a long illness. She was the beloved wife of John (Jack) H. O’Gara whom she was married for over 61 years until his passing in 2017.   She was born in 1933 in Worcester to the late Michael and Grace (Flanagan) Ford and spent...

Sterling C. Baptiste

Apr 26, 2024

Sterling C. Baptiste, aged 14, a resident of Worcester, MA, and a cherished member of the community, was tragically taken away on Friday, April 26, 2024. Born in Worcester, to parents Sterling Baptiste and Helena R. Miller, Sterling was a bright light in the lives of those he touched.    As a young man of varied interests, Sterling was best known...

Eleanor Erickson

Apr 22, 2024

Eleanor (LeClaire) Erickson, 89, passed away April 22, 2024, at Oakdale Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center where she lived for the last 7 years. She was known for her warm and friendly personality, always ready to share a joke and bring a smile to those around her.Eleanor was born on June 12, 1934 in Auburn, daughter of the late Ozellia...

Michael "Mousegh" Gulbankian

Apr 20, 2024

Southborough, MA – Michael “Mousegh” Gulbankian, 93, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, April 20th, with his loving family at his side.

Mr. Gulbankian leaves behind many dear family members and friends including his loving bride of 63 years, Alice D. (Krikorian) Gulbankian, son Michael Gulbankian and his wife, Hykouhie, and their children Anna and Eva, his daughter, Carolyn Gulbankian...

Jon D. Michelson

Apr 20, 2024

Whitinsville - Jon D. Michelson, 61, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, April 20th. 

Jon was predeceased by his mother, Gloria R. (Brunette) Michelson, father Peter E. Michelson, father in-law Richard P. Houlihan, mother in-law A. Ella Houlihan and nephew Colin Houlihan.

He leaves his wife, the love of his life, Martha (Houlihan), son Ryan Michelson of Northbridge Ma, stepson Nathan Young, his wife...

Sean E. O'Connell

Apr 14, 2024

RUTLAND: Sean E. O'Connell, a great man who will be remembered fondly by all who were lucky enough to know him, passed away on Sunday, April 14, at his home surrounded by loved ones. He was born January 11, 1964, in Worcester.Sean is survived by the love of his life, his wife, Judene A. (Mullen) O'Connell, his daughter Erika Mullen-O'Connell,...

Mae A. Burks

Apr 12, 2024

We mourn the passing of Mae A. (Benbow) Burks of Worcester, MA.  She passed away in the presence of family at her home on Friday, April 12, 2024.   Mae is a beloved mother, grandmother, great -grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend.  Mae’s smile is endearing. Her love for family is unwavering, compassionate, and kind.  She is now reunited with the...

Mark E. Waitkus

Apr 11, 2024

Mark Edward Waitkus, 66 of West Boylston, MA passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 11th at UMass Memorial Health Cancer Center, surrounded by the ones he loved.Born on April 9, 1958, in Worcester, son of the late Vitte Waitkus and Anita (Tharpe) Waitkus. Raised in Sterling, he graduated from Wachusett Regional High School in 1977, where he was a star...

John M. Ahern, Jr.

Apr 10, 2024

West Boylston-John M. Ahern Jr., 62, of West Boylston, passed away unexpectedly on April 10, 2024. He was born on October 15th, 1961 in Boston, to Jack and Maryjane (Duggan) Ahern. He attended South Eastern Regional Vocational High School.  John was a hard-working man who was fortunate to do what he loved every day for work as an operating engineer...

Mack A. Sanders, Jr.

Apr 9, 2024

Mack A. Sanders, Jr., beloved husband, father, son, brother, and friend passed away on April 9, 2024, at St. Vincent Hospital. He was born on May 7, 1965, in Rome, GA. Mack had a fulfilling career working in the shipping and receiving department at Brierly Lombard Co., where he dedicated himself to his work with diligence and pride.Mack will always...