Sonja M. Gullbrand

Apr 28, 2018

Sonja M. Gullbrand was called to her heavenly home on April 28, 2018. Born on May 12, 1931 and raised in Worcester on, Sonja graduated from the former Commerce High School in 1949, attended the former Providence Bible Institute and graduated from Worcester State College in 1966. She received her Master's Degree in Education from Worcester State in 1973. Sonja...

Hazel Bates

Apr 28, 2018

WORCESTER- Hazel G. Bates, 92, passed away peacefully on April 28, 2018 in her home.She was predeceased by her first husband, Alan P. Hedstrom and her second husband, Freddie E. Bates. She was born in Worcester on March 5, 1926 a daughter of the late Carl M. Brote and Helga H. (Nelson) Brote. Mrs. Bates attended local schools and graduated...

Mary Twumasiwaa

Apr 26, 2018

Mary Twumasiwaa, 72, passed away unexpectedly on February 12, 2018 from a short illiness. She was born in Ghana, on February 18, 1945 daughter to late Isaac Obeng & Emelia Korantemaa. She worked for many years in Home Health Care and owned her own business in Ghana. Ms. Mary Twumasiwaa was a parishioner at the Presbyterian Church of Ghana, where...

Cynthia Lane

Apr 24, 2018

Cynthia Rugg Lane of Worcester, Massachusetts, formerly of Boylston, passed away Tuesday, April 24, 2018, after a brief illness. Cynthia was born in Worcester on April 20, 1927. The daughter of the Honorable Charles B. Rugg and Marjory B. Rugg, she was raised in Boston and attended Beaver Country Day School. She was a 1949 graduate of Wellesley College. Cynthia...

John Richard Panizo

Apr 24, 2018

Bellingham- John Richard Panizo, 74, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 24, 2018 at Rose Monahan Hospice Home after a courageous 8 month battle with cancer.He was the beloved husband of Ana S. (Acero Rojas) Panizo.John was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina on April 11, 1944 a son of the late Faustino and Elvira (Reina) Panzio, and resided there for...

Agnes M. (Goodwin) Savage

Apr 24, 2018

WORCESTER-Agnes M. (Goodwin) Savage, 74, passed away Tuesday, April 24, 2018 at the Meadows in Leicester. She was born in Leicester, daughter of Arthur and Rita (Houle) Goodwin. Agnes worked at Shaw's on Goldstar Boulevard for several years. She enjoyed collecting angels, she enjoyed country music and Elvis, but most of all, Agnes loved being Nana and Grammy to her...

Ian Joyce

Apr 22, 2018

Ian Joyce, the patron saint of vintage Land Rovers and dogs everywhere, would like you to know his work here is done. He has been called home, leaving family and legions of dear friends behind. Details of the service are forthcoming. In lieu of flowers, tune-up your car and check the air pressure in your tires - the grease rat...

Mark S. McCluskey

Apr 15, 2018

Worcester - Mark S. McCluskey, 52, passed away on April 15, 2018 at St. Vincent Hospital after being stricken ill.Mark was born in Worcester, son of the late Robert J. McCluskey, Jr., and Dolores (Rodriguez) McCluskey. He began his career working at Wyman-Gordon and Gilford and Douglas Companies. He later worked as an EMT for the Town of Douglas.He was...

Kathann Marie Bertone

Apr 15, 2018

Kathann Marie Bertone, loving wife to Gary W. Bertone, mother to Christopher M. Bertone and long-time resident of Southborough MA, passed away suddenly Sunday, April 15, 2018 while doing what she most cherished | spending time with her family. She is survived by her husband, son, grandson Phoenix, sisters, Laurie M. Martel of Worcester, Annette M Diodati of Lawrence, and...

Catherine M. Shea Pratt

Apr 12, 2018

OXFORD- Catherine M. Shea Pratt, 70, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 12, 2018 in her home.Catherine was born in Worcester on August 27, 1947 a daughter of the late George P. and Margaret Powers and was raised in the Grafton Hill section of the city.She was a graduate of Commerce High School and went on to work for over...