Takouhi Karayan

Oct 23, 2023

PUTNAM,CT-Takouhi Karayan, 84, passed away Monday, October 23 in the Backus Hosptial, Norwich.

Her husband, Masrop Karayan predeceased her. She leaves a son, Antranik "Andy" Karayan of Putnam, CT.

A Funeral Service will be held Tuesday, December 12 at 11am in Holy Trinity Armenian Apostolic Church, 635 Grove Street, Worcester. Burial will follow in Hope Cemetery, Worcester. There are...

Richard A Novia

Oct 13, 2023

 

 

WEST BOYLSTON-Richard A. Novia, 91, passed away Friday, October 13 in the Oakdale Nursing Center.

He leaves his wife of 71 years, Phyllis I. (Pyne) Novia; three sons, Dennis R. Novia and his wife, Paula of West Boylston, James E. Novia and his wife, Elaine of West Boylston and Kevin P. Novia of Worcester; five grandchildren, Alison, Andrew,...

John T. "Spike" Watkins

Oct 11, 2023

 

John Thomas (Spike) Watkins, 89, died peacefully on Tuesday, October 11th, 2023 at his home in West Boylston.

He leaves his wife of 60 years, Mary Lou (Gingras) Watkins, his son John Michael and his wife Laura of West Yarmouth, Ma, his son William and his wife Aimee of Sterling, Ma, and 7 grandchildren, Michael, William, Jack, Anna, Mary,...

Kathleen (Flury) Palmer

Oct 9, 2023

Worcester- Kathleen H. Palmer, 67, passed away unexpectedly on October 9, 2023, at St. Vincent Hospital.

 

She was born in Worcester on November 6, 1955, a daughter of the late Robert W. Flury and Helen F. Maloney and attended local schools. Following her graduation from Burncoat High School, Kathleen worked as a nurse’s aide for several years before retiring.

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Alan F. Tomer

Oct 7, 2023

 

Alan Frederick Tomer (1944-2023)

 Alan F. Tomer, 79, of Spencer, MA (Formerly of Stow, MA), died on October 7, 2023, fromcomplications of illness and Alzheimer's disease. Alan was born in New Jersey to Frederick andIdelle Tomer. Alan grew up in New Jersey and then moved to Massachusetts as an adult. Hestudied electrical engineering and worked most of his career...

Karen Alina Beaudoin

Oct 6, 2023

WORCESTER- Karen Alina Beaudoin, 76, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 6, 2023, surrounded by her children.

Karen was born in Worcester on January 13, 1947, daughter of devoted parents Melvin Håkans Mickelson and Shirley Louise (Jones) Mickelson. Karen attended local schools and earned a bachelor’s degree in early childhood education from Worcester State College. She taught kindergarten at Middlesex...

Joseph Ben Mwangi Githua

Oct 5, 2023

Joseph Ben Mwangi Githua, 70, passed away in Saint Vincent Hospital on October 5, 2023 after an illness.  Family and friends are invited to a celebration of his life with visiting hours on Friday, October 28th from 3:00pm until 7:00pm at Callahan, Fay & Caswell Life Celebration Home, 61 Myrtle Street, Worcester.

Dorothea C. Mahoney

Oct 5, 2023

 

Dorothea C. Mahoney, 73, of Worcester passed away Thursday, October 5 in UMASS Memorial Medical Center.

She leaves her significant other, Robert Zach Moseley; her sons, Colin J. Haley and his wife, Amory of Louisville, KY and Brendan L. Haley and his wife, Jessica of Mattapan; two grandchildren, Kane and Bryn Haley; five siblings, Gregory R. Mahoney of Princeton,...

Elizabeth E. Desilets

Oct 1, 2023

SHREWSBURY- Elizabeth “Betty” (Taylor) Desilets, 77, passed away peacefully on October 1, 2023.  

She was born on August 7, 1946, daughter of John and Marguerite (Gannon) Taylor. She graduated from Commerce High School and New England School of Accounting. Betty began her career as an accountant with Barry Jaffe CPA and Associates immediately upon graduation. She remained with firm...

John M. Mungovan

Sep 30, 2023

 

Worcester-John M. Mungovan (Jack), 88, passed away Saturday, September 30 in St. Vincent Hospital.

His wife of 55 years, Judith M (Booth) Mungovan died in 2016. 

 

He leaves five children, Noreen M. Barton and her husband, David of Worcester, Kelly A. Curtis (who has been his care giver) and her partner “Chich” Titta of Worcester, John M. Mungovan...