Paul "Butch" B. Coffey, Sr.

Jun 6, 2023

 

WORCESTER-Paul B. “Butch” Coffey, Sr., 82 passed away Tuesday, June 6 at St. Vincent Hospital.

He leaves his wife of 58 years, Margaret M. “Peggy” (O’Grady) Coffey; four children, Michael P. Coffey and his wife, Charlene of Jefferson, Kathleen M. Coffey of Worcester, Daniel J. Coffey and his wife, Kristan of Paxton, James J. Coffey of Worcester, and predeceased...

Gerald Robert Kennedy

Jun 5, 2023

 

WORCESTER- Gerald Robert  Kennedy, 85, passed away Monday, June 5 in UMASS Medical Center.

 

Jerry leaves his wife of 44 years, Kathleen M. (Scanlon) Kennedy; four children, Eileen Martin, her husband: Shaun and their children: Seamus, Liam, Flynn and Delaney of Rye Beach, NH, Michael McDonnell of Worcester, Jacqueline Head, her husband: Truman and their children: Jackson, Tanner,...

Barclay F. Wood

Jun 2, 2023

WORCESTER - Nationally acclaimed organist, teacher, and church musician, Barclay F. Wood, passed away peacefully on June 2, 2023.  

Barry, as he preferred to be called, served for 40 years as Minister of Music and Arts at the First Baptist Church in Worcester, where he not only provided excellent organ and choral music for worship every Sunday, but also...

Dr. Lynda Carol Abusamra

Jun 1, 2023

 

WORCESTER-Dr. Lynda Carol (Fleming) Abusamra, 83, of Worcester, MA born December 18th, 1939 to Alfred Fleming and Evelyn (Goranson) Fleming, died on June 1st, 2023 at UMass Memorial Medical Center.   She had recently been a resident of Knollwood Nursing Center and Briarwood Retirement Community.  

Lynda was preceded in death by her husband Edwin A. Abusamra, who died in 1991.  ...

Jean A. Cronin

May 30, 2023

 

WEST BOYLSTON - Jean A. (Casey) Cronin, 87, passed away peacefully on May 30, 2023 at the Jewish Healthcare Center with her daughter Patti by her side.

 

She was born and raised in Worcester, daughter of the late Daniel F. and Violet (LaTulippe) Casey.  She was educated in Worcester schools. Jean was employed for her entire career at...

Barbara Lynn Gaylord

May 29, 2023

 

WORCESTER-Barbara Lynn Gaylord, 73, formerly of Stoughton passed away Monday, May 29 peacefully surrounded by family after a brief battle with cancer. She leaves her husband of 44 years, John J. Hudson; three loving sons, Michael, Andrew, and Patrick; a brother, Donald Gaylord and his wife, Molly, along with many cousins, nieces and nephews. She was born and raised...

Roseann Moore

May 25, 2023

Rev. Roseann Moore, 57, passed away peacefully on May 25, 2023 at Newton-Wellesley Hospital after battling a long term illness. Roseann was born in Winneba, Ghana and migrated to the USA 19 years ago. She was based in Worcester and worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant on Martha’s Vineyard. Roseann was also an ordained Reverend who was very passionate about...

Lorna B Hammarstrom

May 24, 2023

Lorna B. (Gullbrand) Hammarstrom, 94, passed away on Wednesday, May 24th in Care One Millbury after a period of declining health.

   Her husband of 68 years, Paul Hammarstrom died Nov. 30, 2022.  She leaves a son Robert P. Hammarstrom of Worcester and a daughter Janet L. Hammarstrom of Sutton and many nieces and nephews who all loved her dearly....

Soma Suresh

May 24, 2023

 

Soma Suresh, 52, passed away peacefully at his Shrewsbury, MA home on May 24, 2023. While his departure is unexpected for his loved ones, he lived a life filled with adventure and happiness. Born in Jaffna, Sri Lanka, he always reminisced about his early years with a grin, fondly recounting a simple, carefree childhood. Leaving home as a young...