James J. Morgan

Jan 9, 2017

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...

Joanne A. Nolan

Jan 8, 2017

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....

Richard Burnette Stark

Jan 6, 2017

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...

Kathryn E. Kender

Jan 5, 2017

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

Jan 4, 2017

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:...

Ann M. Walsh

Jan 3, 2017

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...

William P. Stott

Jan 3, 2017

"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...

Marian Hoffman

Jan 3, 2017

Marian (Kasabian) Hoffman, 97, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 3, 2017, at her home. She was born on March 7, 1919, on the family farm in Andover, MA, to Charles A. and Helen (Tashjian) Kasabian. She graduated from Brighton High School, and went on to study as an undergraduate at Boston University from which she received a bachelor of...

Michael J. Passmore

Jan 3, 2017

WEST BOYLSTON- Michael J. Passmore, 24, passed away on January 3, 2017 in his residence of an opiate overdose. Michael was born in Worcester on September 10, 1992 a son of Gary and Dawn (Curtis) Passmore. He attended local schools and graduated from West Boylston High School in 2011. Michael went on to earn a Bachelor of Science in Biology...

James J. Hanlon

Jan 3, 2017

WORCESTER-James J. Hanlon, 91 of Marble Street died Tuesday, January 3 after a lengthy battle with cancer. His wife of 60 years, Mary A. (Hynes) Hanlon died in 2010. He leaves his daughter, Deborah A. Bennett of Pacific Grove, CA; two sons, Joseph T. Hanlon of Pittsburg, PA and John F. Hanlon of Worcester. He was born in Worcester, son...