James M. Ruchala, 69, passed away June 10 after an illness. He leaves his wife Nora, daughters Brenna and Leslie, four of his six siblings, in-laws, and several nieces and nephews. At his request, there are no funeral services. Memorial contributions may be made to the Rose Monahan Hospice Home, 10 Judith Ave., Worcester, MA
Mary Ellen (Flavin) Gleason, 85, passed away peacefully on July 9, 2016 at Oakdale Nursing Home. She was born in Lynn to Joseph and Flora (Bonefant) Flavin. She attended Lynn Public Schools and graduated from Saint Mary's High School. She held a variety of jobs over the years. She was a long time bus driver transporting children with special needs...
WORCESTER-Edmond J. "Tag" Ahaesy, II, 60, passed away peacefully Saturday, July 9 in UMASS Medical Center. He was the son of the late Edmond J. and Elizabeth A. (McCarthy) Ahaesy. He leaves a son, Eddie Pelletier; two brothers, James A. Ahaesy of Spencer and Matthew M. Ahaesy of Worcester; two sisters, Mary M. Willis and Sylvia Scanlon both of Worcester...
MILLBURY-Suzette M. (Dionne) Ruby, 72, passed away Saturday, July 9th after a courageous battle with ALS. She leaves two daughters, Michelle M. and her husband Antonio Garcia, Jr. and Nicole M. Ruby all of Wales; four grandchildren, Jacob, Sarah, Joshua and Analisa; her brother, Leon Dionne of Leicester; her sister, Anne Charbonneau of Bradenton, FL and her nephew, Noel Charbonneau...
Goldie Corash Michelson passed away peacefully at home, one month shy of her 114th birthday, on July 8, 2016. Goldie was the oldest living American, and the oldest Jewish person in the world! Goldie goes to join her beloved husband, David, and brothers Harry and Jack Corash. She was surrounded by the three wonderful women who have cared for her...
Francis Patrick McElroy Sr., 80, died on July 2, 2016 at UMass Medical Center after a brief illness. He was born on February 15, 1936 in Worcester, son of the late William Wesley and Mabel Helen (Anderson) McElroy. Francis was renowned throughout the Worcester County area for his artistry work in plastering, stone masonry, and brick laying work. Some of...
WORCESTER-Steven F. Fortin, 60, of 63 Gates St. died Saturday, July 2 with his family by his side. Steve leaves his wife of 23 years, Sheila (Salmon) Fortin; three sons, Donald, John and Sean Fortin all of Worcester; five siblings, Donald and his wife, Gail Fortin of Overland Park, KS, Paul and his wife, Linda Fortin of Worcester, Cathleen and...
WORCESTER, MA-Emily Perrins Chaffee, 87, passed away on Friday July 1, 2016 in Worcester MA after a long illness. Emily was born on May 18, 1929 in New Haven CT to Harlan and Helen (Wilkinson) Perrins, the youngest of three children and the only girl. In 1944, Emily met her soulmate, William (Bill) Chaffee at a New Year's Eve party....
Sturbridge-Erin Anne Davis, 45, passed away on Monday, June 27th, two days before her 46th birthday. Erin leaves her mother, Nancy M. (Cronin) Davis of Holden; her sister, Christine L. Davis of Sturbridge; her brother, John P. Davis of Framingham; her uncle, Neil S. Davis and his family; cousins and countless friends. Erin was predeceased by her father, Dr. John...