Claire R. Callahan
May 16, 2018
WORCESTER-Claire R. Callahan, 88, daughter of Frank J. Callahan, co-founder of Callahan Brothers Funeral Home, and Claire Croteau, passed away at the Lutheran Home of Worcester on Wednesday, May 16, 2018. Born in Worcester on February 1, 1920, Claire graduated from North High School in Worcester. She continued her studies at the University of Michigan and graduated from the Latin...
Richard Kemp
May 15, 2018
PAXTON-Richard A. "Dickie" KempIt is with extreme sorrow that the family of Dickie announces his passing after a brief battle with cancer on Tuesday, May 15, 2018, at the age of 63 surrounded by family and friends.Dickie will be forever remembered by his wife and best friend of 25 years, Donna (Fuller) Kemp, his children, Melissa and husband Joshua White,...
Ann M. Rana
May 15, 2018
West Boylston- Ann M. (McMahon) Rana, 97, passed away Tuesday, May 15, 2018 in the Holden Nursing Home. Mrs. Rana was born in Clinton, daughter of John T. and Catherine V. (Noonan) McMahon and graduated from Clinton High School. Ann was one of ten children, all of whom predeceased her. She was predeceased by her first husband, Clifton L. Handy...
Mary P. O'Doherty
May 12, 2018
WORCESTER-Mary P. O'Doherty, 92, passed away on Saturday, May 12th at UMASS Memorial Medical Center after being stricken ill. Mary leaves her brother, Monsignor Jude O'Doherty of Miami, Florida; and many nieces, nephews, cousins living here and in Ireland. She was predeceased by four brothers, Martin "Joe", Thomas, Garrett and Stephen O'Doherty and her sister, Betty Dalton.Mary was born in...
Harry H. Dapper
May 9, 2018
WORCESTER- Harry H. Dapper, Jr. 86, of Worcester passed away Wednesday, May 9, 2018 in UMASS Memorial Hospital after battling illness surrounded by his loving family.His wife, Helen (Badgio) Dapper passed away in 1996. He leaves his daughter, Diane and her husband, Francis Mangiacotti, Jr. and their daughter, Christy with whom he resided with. He also leaves his son Joseph...
Gail M. (Swett) Hamilton
May 8, 2018
Gail (Swett) Hamilton, 82, made her transition on the morning of May 8, 2018, as the sun shined through the mist and the birds sang their morning songs. Gail's loving daughters were by her bedside during her final days and Gail was surrounded with the love of her grandchildren, family, and dear friends as well.Gail was born in Boston on...
Nancy M. (Rice) Gould
May 7, 2018
WORCESTER-Nancy M. (Rice) Gould, 75 died Monday May 7, 2018 at Saint Vincent Hospital with her loving family by her side. She was born in Worcester, daughter of Charles and Victoria (Bovat) Rice and attended Girls Trade School. Nancy worked in retail at various stores in Worcester.Nancy is survived by her beloved husband of 58 years, Kenneth A. Gould whom...
Ann Hovanesian
May 7, 2018
WORCESTER- Ann Hovanesian, 93, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 7, 2018 at UMass Memorial Medical Center. She was born in Worcester on August 24, 1924 a daughter of the late Levon and Agavne (Gostanian) Hovanesian. She attended local schools and graduated from South High School. Through the years Ms. Hovanesian worked for Mechanics Bank, Denholm and McKay, Barnards, the...
Gloria A. O'Rourke
May 6, 2018
Worcester- Gloria A. (Rotolo) O'Rourke, passed away on her 76th Birthday at the Beaumont Skilled Nursing Center, surrounded by her family.Her 1st husband, Walter G. Stewart passed away in 1986. Her 2nd husband of 8 years, Gerald A. O'Rourke passed in 1997. She leaves three children Walter G. Stewart of Worcester, David L. Stewart of Worcester and Robin L. and...
Rosalie A. Fratantonio
May 5, 2018
WEST BOYLSTON-Rosalie "Roz" A. (Malcangi) Fratantonio, 85, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 5, 2018 with her two remaining sons, George and Vincent by her side. She was predeceased by her loving husband George Fratantonio, who was 71 years old, on July 3, 2003. She was also predeceased by two sisters, Josephine (Malcangi) Baril and Maria "Rhea" Malcangi Marusak. Rosalie...