George W. Markey

Jan 2, 2016

Worcester-George W. Markey, 89, passed away at Saint Vincent Hospital in Worcester on January 2nd, 2016. Born in Virginia Highlands, VA, he was the last survivor of the seven children of George F. Markey and Doris A. (Higginbottom) Markey. At age 18, George enlisted in the Army Air Corps. He was stationed in the States where he was a radio...

William Billy Carabba

Jan 1, 2016

WORCESTER-William R. "Billy" Carabba, 68, of Worcester, died peacefully on Friday, January 1, 2016 at UMass Memorial Hospital after an illness, with his loving family by his side. He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Janice M. (Matthews) Carabba; a son, Jason W. Carabba and his wife Jennifer of Grafton; a daughter, Angela M. Carabba and her fiancee...

Teresa A. Roberts

Dec 31, 2015

WORCESTER-Teresa A. (Auntie T.) Roberts, 83, died Thursday, December 31, 2015 at the Christopher House of Worcester. She was born in Ware, daughter of the late Raymond H. and Anna A. (Deroska) Roberts and was predeceased by her sister Nora McKiernan in 2011. Teresa is survived by four nieces; Anne Belhumeur, Cathy Knox and her husband Kevin, Patty Mello and...

Dennis M. Njoroge

Dec 31, 2015

WORCESTER-Dennis Michael Njoroge, 21, of Worcester passed away Thursday, December 31 in Boston. Dennis was born in Nairobi, Kenya to Peter Njoroge and Hellen Kihara on February 10, 1994. He graduated from Burncoat High School with honors in 2012. Dennis was in his fourth year at Northeastern University studying media arts. Dennis is survived by his mother, Hellen (Kihara) Bushard;...

Vartkes A. Perperian

Dec 25, 2015

Charlton, MA/Eastham, MA-Vartkes A. Perperian, 81, passed away on Christmas Day at St. Vincent Hospital. Arrangements are incomplete and under the care of CALLAHAN, FAY & CASWELL Funeral Home, 61 Myrtle St., Worcester.

Hilda A. Robinson

Dec 23, 2015

WEST BOYLSTON - Hilda A. Robinson, lifelong and eldest resident of West Boylston, died at the age of 101 years on Wednesday, December 23, 2015 at Oakdale Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center. Her surviving family members include Nancy Robinson of West Boylston, Ronald and Leah Robinson of Sterling, and Anne and Barry Huston of New Hampshire. Hilda also leaves many...

William J. Burke

Dec 23, 2015

William J. Burke, 67, of West Boylston passed away Wednesday,December 23rd. He leaves his wife of 39 years, Anne Carey (Hurley) Burke; a daughter, Kelsey Burke of Paxton and her fiancee, Michael Kusy of West Boylston. Bill is survived by seven siblings: Kathryn Green of Rockland, Richard Burke and his wife, Debbie of Peru, Mary Burke of Marlborough, Theodore Burke...

B. Paul Krikorian

Dec 21, 2015

B. Paul Krikorian, 89, of Airlie St., passed away on Wednesday December 23, at UMass Medical Center,surrounded by his loving family. Paul was born on July 3, 1926 a son of the late Bedros Krikorian and Altoon (Mechigian) Krikorian Simonian and was a lifelong resident of the City of Worcester. Paul was a graduate of South High School and following...

Ann M. Olson

Dec 21, 2015

Worcester- Ann M. Olson, 83, passed away on Monday December 21st at St. Vincent Hospital after a brief illness. Ann was born in Worcester on January 31, 1932 a daughter of the late Carl A. and Anna M. (Johnson) Olson. She was a lifelong resident of the City of Worcester. She attended local schools and went on to work for...

Joanne M. Kerr

Dec 20, 2015

Joanne M. (Doherty) Kerr, 76, of New Harbor, Maine and Palm Beach Gardens, Florida died Sunday, December 20, 2015 in a hospice facility in West Palm Beach following a brief illness. She was born in Worcester, Mass., daughter of the late Dr. Francis J. and Elizabeth (McDermott) Doherty. Joanne is survived by her husband of 54 years, William A. Kerr...