Shirley Arline O'Brien
Nov 15, 2018
Shirley Arline (Currier) O'Brien, 84, formerly of North Ashland St. Worcester, MA passed through the pearly gates of Heaven on Thursday, November 15, 2018 in the arms of her daughter at the Florida home they shared together. Her husband of 44 years, James S. O'Brien, Jr. passed away in 1999. She leaves five children, Donna-Marie O'Brien of Nokomis, FL with...
Alexis F. Santiago
Nov 15, 2018
WORCESTER-Alexis Felix Santiago, 46, was born to parents Felix and Maria (Vasquez) Santiago on November 22, 1971 in the Dominican Republic. On Thursday, November 15, 2018 he passed away at UMass Medical Center after a battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife, Denny Liz, a son, Alexis J. Santiago and three daughters, Alexandra, Sabrina and Alenny Santiago. Alexis...
James W. Todd
Nov 13, 2018
WORCESTER-James W. Todd, 56, died Tuesday, November 13, 2018 at Saint Vincent Hospital after being stricken ill at home. Jimmy was born in Worcester, son of the late James J. and Eleanor (Rizzutti) Todd. He was a member of St. Peter's Church throughout his childhood. He worked at Giroux Brothers in Auburn for several years.Jimmy will be dearly missed by...
Joanne Daviau
Nov 10, 2018
WORCESTER- Joanne Daviau, 78, passed away peacefully on November 10, 2018 at the Lutheran Rehabilitation & Skilled Care Center. Joanne was born in Worcester on July 17, 1940 a daughter of the late Charles H. and Helen J. (Zuranski) Malonis. She was raised in Worcester, attended local schools, and for many years was employed as a home health aide caring...
Frances K. Underwood
Nov 10, 2018
HOLDEN-Frances K. (Kelly) Underwood, 90, a life-long Educator for the Town of Holden's Public School System passed away Saturday, November 10 in St. Vincent Hospital.Her husband, D. Underwood passed away several years ago, and her sister, Rita Kelly of Holden passed away in 2003. She was born in Boston, daughter of Frank M.J. Kelly a proud veteran of WWI and...
Howard A. "Howie" Pajala
Nov 9, 2018
OXFORD – Howard A. "Howie" Pajala, 54, died peacefully on Friday, November 9, 2018 surrounded by his loving family, following a brief illness. He was born and raised in Worcester, a son of the late Arnie H. and Ruth M. (Norrman) Pajala. Howie graduated from North High School and entered the workforce. He spent the last year as a quality...
Kathleen M. Gearin
Nov 5, 2018
Worcester- Kathleen Gearin,78, died on November 5, 2018 surrounded by her loving family, after a courageous 52-day battle with lung cancer. Kathleen was born in Worcester on June 9, 1940, the daughter of the late Daniel Gearin and Catherine Powers. She worked her entire career at New England Telephone Company, now Verizon. Kathy was a member of Pioneers of America...
Helen E. Sullivan
Nov 3, 2018
WORCESTER-Helen E. Sullivan, daughter of John P. and Julia A. (Sullivan) Sullivan, who emigrated from County Kerry, Ireland died on Saturday, November 3. Helen was born in Worcester and resided here her entire life. She was predeceased by brothers, James P., Francis P. and John F. who died at six months, and her sister, Mary Ann who died at nine...
George R. Niemi
Oct 29, 2018
WORCESTER- George R. Niemi, 78, died Monday, October 29, 2018. He was born in Worcester, son of the late William O. and Sophia M. (Metercovis) Niemi. George lived on Gibbs Street in the Quinsigamond Village area for most of his life. He is survived by his brother William J. Niemi, Sr. of Webster and two nieces, Donna M. Serwa and...
Jean H. (Nylander) Gates
Oct 27, 2018
Jean Hope (Nylander) Gates, 93 of Boylston, passed away in the comfort of her home on Saturday, October 27, 2018 with her loving family at her bedside.Jean was predeceased by her husband of sixty-seven years, Richard D. Gates. She is survived by two daughters, Dawn C. Jacobs and her husband, Bill of Melrose, and Kimberly J. Kubert of Boylston; daughter-in-law,...