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...
James F. Hughes
May 3, 2018
James Franklin Hughes was born on December 5, 1916 in Coldwater, Kentucky to Thomas and Maude Lockhart Hughes. He served his country in the U.S. Navy for two tours in World War II and one tour in Korea. After his time in Korea, he enlisted in the Navy Reserves. James spent two years in Civil Conservation Care, where he nurtured...
Clifford E. Cox
May 3, 2018
Worcester-Clifford E. Cox, Sr., 86, of Worcester and Florida passed away peacefully after a brief illness on May 3, 2018 with his wife of 67 years, Dorothy A. "Dotty" (Love) Cox, holding his hand as he slipped away to be with the Blessed Mother Mary and Jesus. Cliff was a loving father who leaves behind six children, Kathleen Lemire, Clifford...
Robert Austin Whitney
Apr 28, 2018
Robert Austin Whitney, 71 formerly of Paxton and Auburn died peacefully on April 28, 2018.Bobby was born in Worcester, a son of the late Austin W. and Emma E. (Conroy) Whitney. He graduated from Florida State University with a degree in Bio-Chemistry. He was a licensed real estate agent in Florida and Colorado. As a young man, Bobby enlisted in...
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...