Lynne M. Steeves

Jul 30, 2019

Lynne Mary Steeves, 96, passed away peacefully at her home on July 30, 2019 after a brief illness. She was the wife of the late Gerald N. Steeves who died in 2006. Lynne was born in Worcester on August 14, 1922 a daughter of the late Salim and Mary (Haddad) Ayik. She was raised in Worcester and graduated from Commerce...

Concetta C. Ekstrom

Jul 29, 2019

Worcester-Concetta "Connie" (Misale) Ekstrom, 86, died peacefully on Monday, July 29, 2019 at St. Vincent Hospital. She leaves her husband of 64 years, Robert H. Ekstrom Sr., 2 sons, Robert H. Ekstrom, Jr. and wife Sandra J. Ekstrom of Carlsbad, CA, Stephen J. Ekstrom of Millbury, 6 grandchildren, Randolph Ekstrom of Sprakers, NY, Lee Stephen Ekstrom and his wife Jamie...

Margaret (Sahagian) Mooradian

Jul 26, 2019

Margaret (Sahagian) Mooradian, 89, formerly of Worcester passed away peacefully on Friday, July 26, 2019 at home, in the loving care of her daughter and her family.Margaret was born in Providence, RI, daughter of the late Avedis and Zabel (Nazarian) Sahagian. She lived in Worcester for many years before moving to her daughter and son-in-law's home in Leicester 11 years...

Marla Y. Trahan

Jul 25, 2019

Worcester-Marla Y. Trahan, 52, passed away Thursday, July 25. Marla was a talented, loving person who made friends with everyone she met. She was by nature an artistic, emotion driven person who wrote well, from the heart, from genuine feelings. Her drawings were always playful and colorful. She loved to talk in person, on the phone, by text, or by...

John D. Hughes

Jul 24, 2019

WORCESTER- John D. "Jack" Hughes, Jr., 96, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 24, 2019 at Jewish Healthcare Center.He was the husband of the late Adrienne (Berberian) Hughes who died in 2001.Jack was born in Worcester on December 29, 1922, the son of the late John D. and Alice (Maher) Hughes. He grew up on both Bay State Road and...

Edwin A. Boyd

Jul 21, 2019

Worcester- Edwin Allen Boyd, 64, passed away peacefully at Old Orchard Beach while vacationing with his family whom he loved so much. He was born in Landsdale, Pennsylvania on October 12, 1954 a son of the late Minton Darrington Boyd and Nancy Lou (Sell) Boyd. Following his schooling, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps where he proudly served...

Paul S. Witkowski

Jul 18, 2019

BOSTON – Paul S. Witkowski, 68, died at home on Thursday, July 18, 2019. Paul was born and raised in Worcester, son of the late Stanly P. Witkowski and Mary "Maxine" G. (O'Connell) Lindgren. He graduated from Worcester schools.Paul worked for many years as a custodian at the Suffolk County Courthouse. He enjoyed living in Boston for the past 42...

Blanchard L. Bernard

Jul 12, 2019

Paxton-Blanchard L. Bernard, also known as "Bernie" or "Pugg" to his family and friends, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, July 12, 2019 at St. Vincent Hospital, Worcester. He was a loving and devoted father and husband. Bernie leaves his devoted wife of 44 years, Brenda J. (Hadis) Bernard, and his loving daughter Marie Anastasia Bernard-Cook and her husband, Jason A....

Joseph P. Sullivan

Jul 10, 2019

WORCESTER- Joseph P. "Sully" Sullivan, Sr, 92, passed away Wednesday, July 10, 2019 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Worcester, son of the late John J. and Julia J. (O'Meara) Sullivan. Joe graduated from St. John's High School in 1945 where he was known as "Snuffy" and was inducted into the St. John's Hall of...

Janet M. Reidy

Jul 9, 2019

Janet M. Reidy, 84, passed away peacefully on July 9, 2019 at Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital in Cambridge, after a brief illness.She was the wife of the late Francis D. Reidy who passed away in 2014.Prior to enjoying her retirement, Janet was a special education teacher in the Worcester Public School system, assisting many children to learn how to read for...