Jan 26, 2007

William Carter O'Neil 1914-2007

WORCESTER-William Carter O'Neil, 92, died at home surrounded by his loving family on January 26, 2007. Bill leaves his devoted wife of 67 years, Victoria A. (Piejko), his son, William and wife Charlotte of Oak Ridge, TN, his daughter, Marilyn O'Neil Tormey and husband Gregory, three granddaughters, Christine Merrow and husband Steve, Nancy Taylor and husband...

Jan 25, 2007

WORCESTER Erla M. (Martel) Swett, 95, formerly of 59 Evelyn St. died Thurs., Jan.25, in the Lutheran Home. Her husband, Fay W. Swett died in 1964. She was born in Albany, NY, daughter of James and Carolyn (Frier) Bent. Martel. A private funeral will be held in Hope Cemetery. LINDQUIST LUNDIN FUNERAL HOME, 36 Butler St. is directing arrangements.

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Jan 24, 2007

SHREWSBURY Leona M. (Banis) Keating, 89, of Shrewsbury died Wed., Jan. 24 in Radius Healthcare. Her husband of 29 years, George V. Keating died in 1975. She leaves five children, Patrick V. Keating of Charlton, John P. Keating of Wilmington, NC, Diane M. Lavigne of Leicester, Carol A. Keating of Worcester and Marilyn B. Porcaro of Gray, ME; a sister,...

Jan 23, 2007

WORCESTER- Doris L. (Swan) Tremblay, 53, of Worcester, died Tuesday, January 23 in UMASS Memorial Healthcare. She leaves her husband and friend Donald S. Tremblay, three daughters, Tammy A., Tracy L. and Allison J. Tremblay, all of Worcester, a stepdaughter, Jennifer L. Courtney of Spencer, a brother, David R. Swan and his wife Kathy Roukema-Swan of Worcester, a sister, Nancy...

Jan 22, 2007

WORCESTER- Dorothy V. (Bergstrom) "Ma" Benson, 84, of Worcester, formerly of Manchaug, passed away peacefully at home with family on Monday, January 22 after a long illness. Her husband of 38 years, Earle Benson died in January 1982. She leaves a son, David Benson of Ayer; three daughters, Dona LaValley and her husband Steven of Sutton, Denise Benson and a...

Jan 19, 2007

Fiskdale Louis C. LeFrancis Jr., 72, of Fiskdale died Friday, Jan 19. He leaves four children, Brian J. LeFrancis of Deland, FL, Louis C. LeFrancis, III of Livingston, NJ, Linda M. Wrijil of Fiskdale, Christine E. LeFrancis of Orlando, FL; two brothers, William H. LeFrancis and Robert LeFrancis; three sisters, Bernadette Pesclack, Dorothy Callahan and Monica Wegeler; three grandchildren and...

Jan 17, 2007

Oakham Thomas J. Shaughnessy, 76, of Lake Dean, passed away peacefully Wednesday, Jan 17, at the home of his daughter and grandchildren. Mr. Shaughnessy worked for the Department of Public Works, sewer dept. for 37 years, before retiring in 1991. He leaves his daughter, Karen Boudreau; four grandchildren, Christopher, Brett, Michael and Thomas Shaughnessy all of Warren; two great grandchildren,...

Jan 17, 2007

WORCESTER Betty A. Hennessey, 89, of the Canterbury Towers on Wachusett St., formerly of 177 Highland St. died Wednesday, Jan. 17, at UMASS Medical Center. She leaves many nieces and nephews among them, Donna Williams of Worcester, Stephen Burgess of Shrewsbury, Wayne Burgess of W. Brookfield and Nancy Caissie of Merrimack, NH and many great-nieces and nephews. Three sisters, Lillian...

Jan 16, 2007

Barbara E. Wickwire, Former Local Artist N. CHATHAM-Barbara E. (Hough) Wickwire passed to a better place on Jan. 16 at Liberty Commons Nursing Home. She joins her husband of 50 years, Everett who predeceased her. Barbara "Barbi" was born in Worcester on July 17, 1913 to the late Franklin and Edith (Cooper) Hough. She spent most of her life in...

Jan 15, 2007

WORCESTER-Beverly A. (Fitzpatrick) Farr, 65, of Worcester died Monday, Jan. 15 at home surrounded by her family.

She leaves her husband of 45 years, John M. Farr; two sons, Michael P. Farr of Worcester and John F. Farr and his wife Beth of Leicester; a daughter, Mary E. and her husband Richard Quinn of Worcester; four brothers, Hilary J. and...