William Billy Donovan

Dec 15, 2016

WORCESTER-William R. "Billy" Donovan, III, died Thursday, December 15, 2016 at UMass Medical Center with his family by his side. He was also known as Billy the Kid (BTK), Silly Billy, Bilsky and "Joey"; he was anything but ordinary. If Billy loved something or someone it was unmistakable. Led by his firm Christian faith, knowing he was going to be...

Joseph R. Smalley

Dec 14, 2016

WORCESTER - On December 14th, our world became a little smaller. Joseph R. Smalley, Jr. passed away after a hardfought personal struggle. Joe was born on April 9, 1979 in Worcester. He is survived by his beautiful daughter and true angel, Taylor-Lynn Smalley of Worcester, his loving parents, Joseph R. Smalley, Sr. and Iona R. Sage, his wife, Michelle (Farrell)...

Carl W. Johnson

Dec 13, 2016

West Boylston - Carl W. Johnson, 72, of Leominster, previously of West Boylston passed away Tuesday, December 13 surrounded by his loving family. Carl a loving, supportive husband of more than 49 years to Donna (Carchidi) Johnson; father to Carl S. Johnson and his girlfriend Heidi Levesque of Worcester, William C. Johnson and his wife Laura (Clark) Johnson of Marlborough,...

Elton C. Banfill

Dec 10, 2016

CHARLTON- Elton C. Banfill, 82, passed away peacefully to heaven on Saturday December 10, 2016 at St. Vincent Hospital, with his loving children and grandchildren by his side. He will now be reunited with the love of his life, Ruth Ann (Lavallee) Banfill, his wife of 59 years. Elton worked at Arduini Sheet Metal for 25 years and then worked...

Sarah O&%2339;Connor

Dec 7, 2016

CHERRY VALLEY-Sarah (Perkins) O'Connor, 71, passed away on Wednesday, December 7th surrounded by family after a courageous battle with cancer. She leaves her husband of 47 years, Stephen O'Connor; four children, Stephen O'Connor of Cherry Valley, Colum O'Connor and his wife Nikki of Holden, Michael O'Connor and his wife Karen of Bedford, NH and Mary Myotte and her husband Adam...

Aglaia Papa

Dec 6, 2016

WORCESTER Aglaia (Papalilo) Papa, died Tuesday, December 6 at home surrounded by her family. Her husband of 45 years, Alexandre D. Papa died in 1996. She leaves two daughters, Cynthia and her husband, Mario Topuzi of Worcester and Vasilika and her husband, Vasil Isildakli of Paxton; two grandchildren, Daniella and her husband, Craig Napolitano of Worcester and Dino Isildakli of...

John F. Lynch

Dec 5, 2016

AUBURN-John F. Lynch, 60, passed away Monday, December 5 in UMASS Medical Center. He leaves four children; Jessica and her husband, Brian Coleman of Holden, Jeremy Lynch of Oxford, Jaclyn Lynch and her fiance, Kyle Powers of Auburn and Justin and his wife, Lindsay Lynch of Holden and their mother, Barbara Lynch of Worcester; John's wife and soulmate of 13...

Edward F. Durkin

Dec 5, 2016

WORCESTER-Edward F. Durkin, 78, passed away on Monday, December 5th. Edward leaves nine nieces and nephews, James M. McTigue of Shrewsbury and his companion Sandra Pace, John V. McTigue and his wife Joyce of Worcester, Christine A. Mullaney and her husband Matthew of Worcester, Philip J. McTigue and his wife Molly of Charlton, Stephen D. McTigue of Charlton, Eileen M....

Daniel H. Granger

Dec 5, 2016

WORCESTER-Daniel H. Granger, 66, passed away on Monday, December 5th. He leaves his sister, Julianne Harney and her husband Dennis of West Boylston; his brothers, William C. Granger and wife Linda of the Villages, FL and Paul D. Granger and wife Diana of Falmouth; his sister-in-law, Julianne Granger of Worcester and many nieces and nephews. Dan was predeceased by his...

Beth H. Stevens

Dec 3, 2016

WORCESTER-Beth H. (Anderson) Stevens, 61, a loving and devoted mother, daughter and sister, died Saturday, December 3, 2016 at Saint Vincent Hospital with her family by her side. She is survived by her beloved children, Andrea A. McGuigan and her husband Timothy of West Brookfield and James J. Stevens, with whom she lived; her mother, Ruby A. (Dahlstrom) Draper of...