Kapriel Kaprielian

Feb 2, 2020

ASHLAND-Kapriel Kaprielian, 89, passed away Sunday, February 2 at home, surrounded by his family.He was born in Worcester, son of Armenian Genocide Survivors, Nishan and Zarouhi (Nordigian) Kaprealian and graduated from Classical High School and Northeastern University. He then proudly served in the US Army during the Korean War.Kap as he was called by his family and friends worked for...

Angelina M. (Biscotti) Halley

Jan 30, 2020

WORCESTER-Angelina Mary (Biscotti) Halley, 87, a lifelong resident of Worcester, died Thursday, January 30, 2020 at the Christopher House of Worcester. She was born in Worcester, daughter of Italian emigrants, Pasquale and Antoinette (Marshi) Biscotti. She grew up in the family home on Mulberry Street where she resided for most of her life and graduated from Fanning Girls Trade School....

Peter Richard DeLong

Jan 30, 2020

STURBRIDGE-Peter Richard DeLong passed from this life on January 30, 2020 after a courageous fight with Colon Cancer. He passed quietly at St. Mary's Healthcare Center in Worcester with his wife of 34 years by his side.Peter grew up in Island Falls, Maine, the son of Richard and Claudette (Shields) DeLong. He spent many happy summers on Pleasant Pond with...

J. Paul Durgin

Jan 28, 2020

DUDLEY-J.Paul Durgin, 71, of Dudley, MA, passed away on Tuesday, January 28, 2020 at home. Paul was born March 11, 1948 in Worcester MA to Ann Marie (Morrissey) Schold and R. Lloyd Durgin. Paul leaves behind his daughter and son in law, Jodi and Scott Peck, two beloved grandchildren who were his world-Spencer and Raegan Peck and his beloved dog,...

Marguerite "Mary" Morrissey

Jan 27, 2020

WORCESTER-Marguerite M. "Mary" (DiCarlo) Morrissey, 90, of Worcester passed away peacefully at Knollwood Nursing Center on Monday, January 27, 2020. Mary was born in Worcester, daughter of, Nicholas and Amelia (Mancini) DiCarlo. Her husband, John W. "Jack" Morrissey, passed away last year. She leaves behind her four sons; John P. Morrissey of Fort Myers Florida, Stephen J. Morrissey and his...

Gerald Henry Gervais

Jan 27, 2020

Worcester- Gerald H. Gervais, 70, passed away on Monday, January 27, 2020 at St. Vincent Hospital after being stricken ill at home.He was born in Worcester on November 7, 1949 the son of the late Marcel and Gladys Mae (Connor) Gervais.Gerry (Grampa) will be forever loved and missed by his wife and best friend, Jane (Nedoroscik) Gervais, with whom he...

Carol J. (Van Vleck) Pratt

Jan 27, 2020

STERLING-Carol Jane (Van Vleck) Pratt passed in her sleep at her residence in Sterling, Ma., on Monday, January 27, 2020 at 8:45pm. She was surrounded by family and friends who cared for her at home, during a short-time decline in health, with health-care assistance by the dedicated and caring staff of Summit Elder Care of Leominster. She was visited by...

Barbara Mary Shugrue

Jan 23, 2020

WORCESTER-Barbara Mary Shugrue, 93, formerly of Shaffner Street, died Thursday, January 23, 2020 at Notre Dame Long Term Care Center. She was born in Worcester, daughter of Leo S. and Helen F. (Bush) Shugrue and graduated from Sacred Heart Academy in Fall River. Barbara continued her education at Emmanuel College where she graduated in 1949, and then completed her graduate...

Norma (McInnes) Gardner

Jan 23, 2020

WEST BOYLSTON – Norma (McInnes) Gardner, 82, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, January 23, 2020, surrounded by her loving family. She was a beloved and cherished wife, mother, and Nana who was dedicated to her family. She was born in Edinburgh, Scotland on January 22, 1938 to the late Hugh and Violet (Currie) McInnes. Norma immigrated to the...

Mary Ann Looney

Jan 21, 2020

WEST BOYLSTON- Mary Ann (O'Toole) Looney, 84, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 21, 2020 at Notre Dame Long Term Care Center. She was the beloved wife of the late Andrew J. Looney who died in 2003. She was born in Worcester on August 25, 1935 a daughter of the late Thomas and Mary (O'Keefe) O'Toole. She attended local schools...