Maryann Brackett
Aug 21, 2024
WORCESTER-Maryann (Fontaine) Brackett, 91, of Worcester passed away Wednesday, August 21 in her home, surrounded by her family.
She leaves five children, Robert Brackett and his partner, Azleen Shays of Auburn, Steven Brackett of Worcester, Donna Brackett of Worcester, Darlene Olson of Leicester and Patricia Hildreth and her husband, Gary of Springfield; three sisters, Gertrude D’Olimpio, Theresa Sullivan and Cecile Sykes...
Jean M. Dowd
Aug 17, 2024
Jean M. (Frost) Dowd, age 87, died peacefully after period of declining health on Saturday, August 17, 2024, at the Jewish Health Care Center in Worcester. She was predeceased by her husband, John F. Dowd in 2014.
Jean was born in Worcester on September 8, 1936, daughter of the late Carl and Marie (Guerin) Frost. After graduating college, she taught elementary...
James M. "Whitey" White
Aug 15, 2024
WORCESTER-James M. “Whitey” White, 65, passed away Thursday, August 15 in the Lahey Clinic after a brief illness.
He leaves his wife of 23 years, Erin K. (McHugh) White; his mother, Judith A. (Sawyer) White of Old Orchard Beach, ME; two sisters, Betsy A. Townsend and her husband, Jay of Heber City, UT and Evelyn F. White of Old Orchard Beach,...
Genevieve F. Starr
Aug 15, 2024
Genevieve Frances (Pogorzelski) Starr, “Gwen”, died at the age of 96 on August 15, 2024, of natural causes. She has resided for the past four years at an assisted living/memory care facility in Richmond, VA.
Gwen was the wife of Joseph T. Starr who died in December of 2007. She and her husband were married for 54 years and were long...
Roger J. McCarthy, Jr
Aug 13, 2024
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Roger James McCarthy Jr., 76. Roger was born on January 3, 1948, in Twickenham, England and was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and son.
Roger was known for his hardworking nature, humble spirit, and kind heart. He worked as a pipefitter and was deeply respected for the support...
Eero A. Aijala, Jr.
Aug 11, 2024
Dr. Eero A. Aijala, Jr., 87, passed away on Sunday, August 11th, at UMass Memorial University Hospital after battling an illness. He is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Joyce E. (Sherman) Aijala, and his children: Karen M. Aijala of Worcester, Eric J. Aijala and his wife Lisa from Burbank, CA, Michael K. Aijala and his wife...
Jose Luis Elicier-Encarnacion
Aug 10, 2024
Jose Luis Elicier-Encarnacion, 68, died on Saturday, August 10th in UMass Memorial Hospital University Campus after an illness.
He leaves his wife Eneida Pena-Mendoza, his children Cynthia, Jose Luis, Luis Alberto, Jose Joel, Jeshenia, Javier and John, siblings Carlos, Felix, Manuel, Minerva, Milagros & Marisol, several grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Jose was born in Loiza, Puerto Rico son of Gilberto...
Paul F. Sarrazin
Aug 6, 2024
Paul F. Sarrazin of Leeds MA and most recently of Worcester MA, died peacefully on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, at the age of 82.
Born in Northampton MA, beloved son of the late Wilfred and Alida (Cadrin) Sarrazin.
Paul was the cherished husband of Barbara (Greene) Sarrazin. He was predeceased by his twin sister Pauline (Sarrazin) Atchinson and his brother Ron Sarrazin.
Paul...
James N. Heald, II
Aug 5, 2024
WORCESTER-James (Jim) N. Heald II passed away Monday August 5, 2024 in Worcester Massachusetts from natural causes. He was 96.
Jim is survived by his son Richard A. Heald II and his wife Eileen O’Brien and his two grandchildren Lily and Daniel Heald, his daughter Margaret E. Heald, and his sister Nina H. Webber. His wife of 48 years Margaret (Peggy)...
Anne E. Crowley
Aug 5, 2024
Anne E. Crowley, age 61, of Cranberry Township, PA, passed away on Monday afternoon, August 5, 2024 in her home.
Born in Worcester, Mass. on February 3, 1963, Anne was the daughter of the late Denis M. Crowley, a Worcester businessman and benefactor and Phyllis A. Rawding, who was a longstanding English professor at Worcester State University. They enjoyed summers in...