Richard McBride

Aug 7, 2018

Hardwick – "Music is a language that doesn't speak in particular words. It speaks in emotions, and if it's in the bones, it's in the bones." ― Keith Richards. For Richard Anthony McBride, 32, a local talented musician it was truly his first language. Richie, or "Emph" as he was known in the music world around Worcester, died peacefully on...

Kenneth G. Foley

Aug 6, 2018

WORCESTER-Kenneth G. Foley, 75, formerly of West Boylston died Monday, August 6, 2018 at home with his family by his side. He was born in Worcester, son of Aubrey L. and Hildur E. (Lehtola) Foley and graduated from South High School, Worcester Junior College and continued at WPI School of Industrial Management. Ken worked at Jamesbury Corporation for 39 years...

John J. "Jack" O'Coin

Aug 5, 2018

John J. "Jack" O'Coin, 96, formerly of Auburn, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 5, 2018. He was born and raised in Worcester, a son of the late Edward and Kathleen (Mahoney) O'Coin.Jack was part of a large, close-knit Irish family growing up in Worcester during the Great Depression. His parents provided him, and his siblings with a strong foundation...

Lois (Freeman) Varjabedian

Aug 4, 2018

Lois (Freeman) Varjabedian, 91, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 4, 2018 at Lydia Taft House in Uxbridge.She was the wife of the late Dr. Anthony Varjabedian who passed away in 2006.Mrs. Varjabedian was born in Boston on November 18, 1926 and was raised in Waltham. She graduated from Waltham High School in 1944. Lois then graduated from Mount Auburn...

Dean Orville Bernstein

Jul 30, 2018

Dean Orville Bernstein, 95, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 20, 2018 at Oakdale Rehabilitation Center. He was born in Durbin, North Dakota on March 12, 1923 a son of the late John and Susan (Robbins) Bernstein. He grew up during the Great Depression where he learned the value of hard work and generosity to those with less. He went...

Therese Marie Trudeau

Jul 30, 2018

WEST BOYLSTON - Therese Marie Trudeau, 93, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 30, 2018 at St. Vincent Hospital.Therese was born in Spencer on September 25, 1924, the youngest of 13 children born to Frederick and Emma (Tetrault) Cormier. She attended local schools and graduated from David Prouty High School. She held various jobs throughout her life, but most important...

Vasiliki Betty Montouris

Jul 29, 2018

Vasiliki Betty MontourisWest Harwich, Massachusetts – Vasiliki Betty (Saltis) Montouris, 97, of West Harwich, Massachusetts, formerly of Worcester, Massachusetts and Palm Beach, Florida, loving and beloved family matriarch, died peacefully on Sunday, July 29, 2018 surrounded by her family.Betty was born on May 20, 1921 to The Very Reverend Philip T. Saltis and Presbytera Magdeline (Chaitis) Saltis in Sotira, Northern...

Walter D. Knox

Jul 29, 2018

Leicester-Walter D. Knox, Jr. 64, of the Rochdale section of Leicester passed away Friday, July 27.He leaves his son, Sean M. and his wife, Angela J. Knox of Ludlow; a granddaughter, Hazel J. Knox; two brothers, Kevin P. and his wife, Cathy Knox of Spencer and Paul D. and his wife, Marian Knox of Columbus, OH; a sister, Joann M....

Margaret Claire Sullivan

Jul 28, 2018

WORCESTER-Margaret Claire Sullivan died peacefully on Saturday, July 28, 2018 at home, with her family by her side. She was born in Worcester, daughter of Irish emigrants John J. and Julia J. (O'Meara) Sullivan and graduated from Ascension High School. Ms. Sullivan worked at the Worcester Public Library for over 40 years before retiring. She is survived by her loving...

Richard P. Johnson

Jul 24, 2018

WORCESTER-Richard P. Johnson, Sr., 89, died Tuesday, July 24, 2018 at the Jewish Healthcare Center with his children by his side. Richard was born in Worcester, son of the late Edward A. and Ebba V. (Fegreus) Johnson. He was a Navy veteran of World War II and served on the USS Gyatt and the USS George K. MacKenzie. Richard worked...