Michael Leto
Sep 11, 2022
Michael Leto, 65, passed away on September 11, 2022, at UMass Medical Center.
He was born in Worcester on September 4, 1957, son of the late Joseph and Helen (Teso) Leto and graduated from North High School in 1976.
A hardworking man and jack of all trades, Michael spent most of his career in distribution, working as an...
John F. Purcell
Sep 7, 2022
WORCESTER-John “Jack” F. Purcell, 73, passed away Wednesday, September 7 surrounded by family. He leaves his longtime companion, Jean M. O’Neil; five siblings, Daniel Purcell, Jean Wilk and her husband, Irwin, Nancy Pojani and her husband, Dennis, Katie Caragian, William Purcell and his Wife, Mary Jane; a sister-in-law, Christine Purcell along with nieces and nephews. A brother, Patrick Purcell and...
Claire R. McGrail
Sep 7, 2022
LEICESTER: Claire R. (Beaudreau) McGrail, 84, of Main Street in Leicester died Wednesday, Sept. 7, peacefully at home.
She leaves her five sons, John McGrail III and his partner, Michelle, of Leicester; William McGrail Jr. and his wife, Mary Kay, of Worcester; Dennis McGrail and his wife, Jennifer, of Leicester; Brian McGrail of Worcester and Brendan McGrail and...
Kathleen A. Morrissey-Brosnihan
Sep 5, 2022
AUBURN - Kathleen A. Morrissey-Brosnihan, 78, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on September 5, 2022. She is reunited with her beloved son, Matthew, who died in 2003.
Kathleen was born in Worcester on January 22, 1944, daughter to the late T. Frances and Helen (O’Connor) Morrissey. She graduated from St. Peter’s Central Catholic High School, and from...
Gerald V. McDermott
Sep 5, 2022
Cary, North Carolina / Worcester, Massachusetts -
Gerald Vincent McDermott, 83, died Monday, September 5, 2022, at home in Cary, NC.
He was born in Worcester, son of Edward J. and Margaret A. (Flynn) McDermott, and graduated from St. John’s Preparatory School, College of the Holy Cross, and the University of Connecticut. Gerald proudly served in the U.S. Navy....
Matthew D. DePatsy
Sep 5, 2022
New London, CT/West Boylston-Matthew D. DePatsy, 34, passed away Monday, September 5.
He leaves a son, Rylie M. DePatsy; a daughter, Oliviah L. DePatsy; his mother, Lynn A. (Demas) Dunlap of Danielson, CT; four siblings, Scott D. DePatsy, Jr., Clayton J. Cordello, Emily R. DePatsy and Isabella L. Dunlap. He was born in Worcester, son of the late, Scott...
Philip A. Mallet
Sep 4, 2022
Philip A. Mallet, 82, passed away Sunday, September 4 at his home.
He leaves his wife of 35 years, Jeanne G. (Charest) Mallet; three daughters, Jill Whittredge and her husband, Bruce of Webster, Nicole Curtin and her husband, Philip of Leominster and Mara Racicot of Auburn; a sister, Ginnie Whelpley and her companion, Bruce Fowler from Athol; seven grandchildren, Devin,...
Peter C. Stearns
Sep 4, 2022
Peter C. Stearns, Sr., 87, formerly Fr. Peter Stearns, of Worcester, MA went to be with his beloved Susie on September 4, 2022, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. He was born in Worcester on August 5, 1935, to the late Peter E. and Pauline N. (Cote) Stearns.
Peter was an ordained Roman Catholic Priest who served in...
Shirley M. Chevalier
Sep 4, 2022
West Boylston/North Fort Myers-Shirley M. (Hayes) Chevalier, 87 passed away peacefully in her home Sunday, September 4, 2022 surrounded by her loving family.
Shirley was born on April 28, 1935 in Worcester the daughter of Irene (Collette) Hayes and William A Hayes. Mrs. Chevalier leaves many behind that will miss her dearly including her husband of 67 years Raymond...
John E. Durkin
Sep 2, 2022
John E. Durkin, 90 WORCESTER — John E. Durkin died peacefully surrounded by his family on September 2, 2022, after a brief illness.
He is predeceased by his beloved wife of 57 years, Joan (Barry) Durkin, and dear daughter, Christine M. Durkin (wife of John A. Menslage).
John leaves five children, thirteen grandchildren, and four great grandchildren. His family...