Robert B. Rice, "Bob" and "Bumpa", 76, of Worcester, MA passed away peacefully after a short illness on January 12, 2017 at UMass Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his wife and best friend of 56 years, Jane (Delorey) Rice, his three children, Bonnie Thibeault and husband Robert of Spencer, Wendy Stanikmas and husband Kevin...
WORCESTER- Jose A. Pacheco, 63, passed away on Wednesday, January 11, 2017 at St. Vincent Medical Center following a brief illness. Mr. Pacheco was a proud veteran of the United States Army. Following his military career Jose worked for the Worcester County Food Bank for 20 years. He was a hardworking And dedicated man who's greatest joy in life was...
Worcester - Mary Grace (Cummings) Letourneau, 84, passed away on Wednesday, January 11th. Her husband Robert J. Letourneau died in 1979. Mary leaves behind several cousins including Thomas Maloney of Worcester and John Maloney of Holden. Mary was born in Worcester the daughter of Norman E. and Julia M. (Sheehan) Cummings. She graduated from Commerce High School. Mary worked for...
COLUMBIA, MD- James J. Morgan, 58, formerly of Worcester, died Monday, January 9, 2017 in Columbia, MD. He was born in Worcester, son of the late James F. and Elizabeth M. (Whittle) Morgan. James grew up in Tatnuck Square, was a member of Christ the King Church and graduated from Doherty Memorial High School. He earned his Bachelor's degree in...
WEST BOYLSTON-Joanne A. (Kelley)Nolan, 92, passed away peacefully at her home on January 8, 2017. Mrs. Nolan was born in Clinton, MA on July 12, 1924, a daughter of the late William and Yvonne (Melanson) Kelley. She attended The Holy Rosary School and then graduated from Clinton High School in 1941. Joanne was an active member of the P.T. A....
WEST BOYLSTON- Richard Burnette Stark, 81, passed away in his home on January 6, 2017 surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Stark was born in Holden on June 23, 1935, son of the late Arthur and Mildred (Burnette) Stark. He attended local schools and graduated from the former Worcester Boys Trade School in 1954. He enlisted in the Massachusetts National...
WORCESTER-Kathryn E. (Lachance) Kender, 68, passed away on January 5. Her husband, James Kender predeceased her. She leaves her companion, Robert Gannon with whom she lived; a brother, Roger and his wife, Donna Lachance of Leicester; two sisters, Dorothy Storms of Leicester and Beverly Hickey of Shrewsbury and nieces and nephews. She was born in Worcester, daughter of Oscar and...
Peter A. Norton, 59, of Shrewsbury, MA, died after a long battle with COPD and Emphysema. He grew up in Charleston, WV, Milwaukee, WI, and Worcester and Paxton, MA. He leaves behind a son, Andrew J. Norton of Dedham, whom he loved very much. He also is survived by his mother, Barbara Ann (Gatens) Norton, of Paxton, MA; six siblings:...
WORCESTER - Ann M. (O'Grady) Walsh, 89, passed away Wednesday, January 4th at UMass Memorial Health Care-Memorial Campus. Ann was predeceased by her husband of 51 years, James Mary Walsh and her three daughters, Mary, Mary Veronica and Margaret Mary. She is survived by her daughter, Ann Marie Walsh Pierozzi of Rochdale; three sons, James O'Grady Walsh and his wife...
"I never met a man I didn't like. " Will Rogers Such are the words that Bill Stott, who departed from this life on January 3rd, 2017 lived by. His compassion and love for both life and people, was unparalleled. Bill brought light into any room he entered, and his vibrant personality and intelligent wit brought the gift of laughter...