Gloria R. MacKay

Jan 26, 2025

 Worcester: Gloria R. MacKay, aged 92, passed away peacefully on January 26, 2025, at the Reservoir Center for Health in Marlborough.

 Gloria is lovingly remembered by her two daughters, Claudia Hall and her husband Don and Bonnie Lee Gustafson and her husband Chad. 

 Born in Oxford, to Herbert A. and Florence (Simonian) Reed, Gloria embraced life with a passion for art and...

Lourdes M. Reyes

Jan 25, 2025

Lourdes Maria Reyes, 90, passed away at UMass Hospital on January 25th, 2025.

Family and friends are invited to a celebration of her life with visiting hours on Friday, January 31st from 5:00pm until 8:00pm at Callahan, Fay & Caswell Life Celebration Home, 61 Myrtle Street, Worcester. A short visitation on Saturday, February 1st will be held at the funeral home...

Daniel J. "Danny" O'Donoghue

Jan 24, 2025

Daniel J. "Danny" O'Donoghue, a dedicated psychiatric nurse at UMass Memorial Medical Center in Worcester, Massachusetts, passed away unexpectedly on January 24, 2025, at the age of 62. Born on April 23, 1962, in Worcester, he was deeply connected to his community and profession, which he served with compassion and commitment.

After graduating from Becker College, where Danny earned his Associates...

Edward F. Clary

Jan 18, 2025

   Edward Frank Clary, born on March 10, 1934, in Nutley, New Jersey, passed away on January 18, 2025, at UMass Memorial Hospital in Worcester, Massachusetts, following a brief illness. He was 90 years old. He is survived by his beloved wife of 68 years, Audrey; their children William (Beth), Martha, and Jennifer (Scott) MacGregor; and his grandchildren Madeline, William,...

Rita L. Mirante

Jan 16, 2025

Rita L. (Ryan) Mirante, a beloved member of the West Boylston community, passed away peacefully on January 16, 2025, at the Knollwood Nursing Center. She was 104 years old, having been born on September 17, 1920, in Gardner, Massachusetts, daughter of the late Arianna (Stearns) and Leo Ryan. Her beloved husband, Gaetano "Guy" Mirante passed away in 1986.

Rita dedicated 27...

Elizabeth G. Walker

Jan 14, 2025

WEST BOYLSTON-Elizabeth Grace Walker of West Boylston. Formerly of Worcester died peacefully at home Tuesday January 14 2025 surrounded by her loving family. Elizabeth (Bette) to all, was born August 26, 1932, in Colchester Vermont to Robert and Eldora (Dudley) Desorda. Her beloved husband of 63 years, Phillip E Walker died November 11, 2013.

 Bette graduated Horace Mann from Commerce High...

David R. Nichols

Jan 13, 2025

PRINCETON-David Ryden Nichols, 94, passed away peacefully on January 13, 2025, at Briarwood Retirement Community in Worcester Massachusetts, with his wife Christine by his side. Dave, a longtime resident of Princeton, Massachusetts, was born February 25, 1930, in East Greenwich, Rhode Island, the middle child of Albert Reginald and Nan (Ryden) Nichols.

Dave was predeceased by his parents, his sister Nancy...

Margaret M. Quinn

Jan 10, 2025

Margaret M. "Maggie" Quinn, age 73, of Auburn, MA, passed away quietly in her home on January 10th.

Maggie was born on July 30, 1951, in Worcester, MA, to Joseph T. Quinn Sr. and Helen E. (Olson) Quinn. She was a loving mother, devoted sister, and cherished friend to all who knew her.

Maggie is survived by her daughter, Jillian T. Quinn-Dickinson...

Kenneth W. Stidsen, Jr.

Jan 4, 2025

Kenneth W. Stidsen, Jr., 77, of Sterling, passed away peacefully at his home on January 4th, surrounded by his loving family.

 He is survived by his devoted wife of 57 years, Claire (Bottcher) Stidsen; their two daughters, Christina C. Volkema and her husband Glenn of Mattapoisett, and Teresa D. Keller and her husband Greg of Crestone, Colorado; as well as his...

Mary T. Carrigan

Jan 3, 2025

Mary T. (Dalton) Carrigan, aged 91, formerly of Pakachoag Village in Auburn, passed away on Friday, January 3, surrounded by her loving family.

 Mary was predeceased by her devoted husband of 48 years, Robert P. Carrigan, who passed away in 2003. She leaves behind a cherished legacy of family, including her three daughters: Linda Fanning and her husband Stephen of West...