Richard M. Simonian

Jun 8, 2018

Richard M. Simonian, a prominent attorney and founder and partner of the law firm of Simonian & Murray, passed away peacefully on June 8, 2018 at Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston. Dick was born in New York City, and lived most of his adult life in Boston and Worcester. His law firm focused on the representation of lending institutions, commercial enterprises,...

Evelyn "Nanny" Padgett-Niles

Jun 6, 2018

WORCESTER-Evelyn Maxine Padgett-Niles "Nanny", 77, passed away Wednesday, June 6, 2018 at Saint Vincent Hospital. Evelyn was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend.She was born and raised in Six, West Virginia, daughter of Woodrow Padgett, Sr. and Helen (Baylor) Padgett and has lived in Worcester since 1972. Evelyn was a daycare provider for Rainbow Child Development...

Dorothy Francis Courtney

Jun 5, 2018

WORCESTER– Dorothy "Dottie" (Carrigan) Courtney, 66, of Worcester, died the afternoon of June 5th at Care One of Millbury, surrounded by family and close friends, following complications from a fall. She was the daughter of William and Dorothy Carrigan of Worcester.Dottie leaves her beloved husband of 47 years Edward; her sons Gerald of Worcester, and William and his wife Sara...

Joseph A. Giobellina

Jun 1, 2018

WEST BOYLSTON-Joseph A. Giobellina, Jr., 64, of West Boylston passed away peacefully Friday, June 1 in UMASS Medical Center, surrounded by his family.He leaves his wife 34 years, Beth M. (Kroyak) Giobellina; two daughters, Jessica M. Giobellina and Maria A. Giobellina both of West Boylston; a grandson, Ean Giobellina; three sisters, Catherine A. and her husband, Stephen Bjorklund, Angela M....

Gloria M. Lier

May 26, 2018

Gloria M. Lier earned her heavenly reward on May 26, 2018 at Beaumont Rehabilitation in Westborough, MA. Born in Worcester to Eric and Mary (Trainor) Johnson, she grew up surrounded by the Johnson family of Trowbridge Ct. and the Webster Square area. After her parents perished in the Cocoanut Grove fire of 1942, she lived with her Uncle Roy and...

Sidney V. Krow

May 26, 2018

WORCESTER- Sidney Victor Krow, Jr., aged 16 passed away suddenly on Saturday, May 26, 2018 at UMass Medical Center.Sidney was born in Worcester on August 23, 2001 and was an intelligent student at the Gerald Creamer Center. He loved playing basketball at Crystal Park, riding bikes and visiting his friends, writing and composing music and helping family at Addie Lee's...

Jacqueline C. Cardinal

May 26, 2018

WORCESTER-Jacqueline C. (Demarais) Cardinal, 71, of Worcester passed away on Saturday, May 26.Her husband of 39 years, Ronald T. Cardinal died in 2006. She leaves six children, Michelle Gay and her husband, Kevin of Worcester, Charlene Clark and her fiancé, Richard of Worcester, Bruce Cardinal and his wife, Lauren of Charlton, Stephen Cardinal and his fiancée, Michelle of Paxton, Mary...

Patricia M. Brunelle

May 23, 2018

WORCESTER-Patricia Margaret (Laverty) Brunelle, 85, passed away Wednesday, May 23, 2018 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Worcester, daughter of Joseph F. and Mary E. (O'Loughlin) Laverty and was the youngest of 10 children. She was predeceased by her nine siblings; Alfred, Russell, Paul and William Laverty and five sisters, Grace and Claire Laverty, Barbara...

Margaret "Taunte" Zuckerman

May 21, 2018

WORCESTER- Margaret "Taunte" Zuckerman, 73, passed away suddenly on May 21, 2018 at UMass Medical Center following a brief illness. She was born in Southbridge and graduated from Southbridge High School in 1962. Ms. Zuckerman worked for two decades in accounting at Morgan Construction Company in Worcester and later an executive secretary for Clarient Corporation in Holden. Survived her sister...

Jose Martel

May 21, 2018

WORCESTER- Jose Martel, 84, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 21, 2018 at the Christopher House, surrounded by his loving family.He was the beloved husband of the late Dolores Maisonet (Doña Lola) who passed away in 2010. Jose was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico on December 17, 1934 a son of the late Pablo and Cleofe (Gonzalez). He was...