Henry J. Rouba
Nov 16, 2021
Henry J. Rouba,100, formally of Worcester died Tuesday, November 16. His beloved wife Helen passed away in 2005. He leaves two children, a son John Rouba and his wife Patricia of Foxboro and a daughter Linda and her friend Howie; two grandchildren and two great grandchildren.Henry was born in Akron OH son of William and Jadwiga Rouba. After serving in...
Dianne L. Bergstrom
Nov 14, 2021
Dianne L. Bergstrom, 64Yep, I kicked the old bucket on Sunday, in size 9's. I left Ken. How lucky am I to have no regrets? How lucky am I for my love to outlive my life? I also leave my daughter, Fey and my stepchildren, Kris, Pat, Nick, and Tiff; Grandchildren (Yikes!) Brayden, Noah, Dylan, Camron, Chase Dominic (Mick), PJ,...
Elaine Mae Stidsen
Nov 14, 2021
WORCESTER- Elaine Mae Stidsen, 87, passed away peacefully weeks shy of her 88th birthday on November 14, 2021. She was born in Worcester on November 30, 1933 a daughter of the late George and Marie (Duff) Stidsen. Elaine attended local schools and following graduation she began work with the former Woodbury Letter Heads Company where she was employed for 43...
Arif Tartar Halilaj
Nov 12, 2021
WORCESTER-Arif Tartar Halilaj, 91, died on November 12, 2021 in his home, surrounded by his loving family. Arif was born in Vlora, Albania, son of the late Tartar and Bejko (Bocaj) Halilaj. He was a World War II veteran and served his entire career in the Albanian Army, earning the highest rank.Arif is survived by his beloved wife, Fatime (Kapaj)...
Carlton J. "Jake" O'Connor
Nov 11, 2021
WEST BOYLSTON-Carlton J. O'Connor, (known to all as "Jake") age 96, died peacefully on Veterans Day, November 11, 2021, at The Overlook at Masonic Home in Charlton MA. Jake was born in Hartford, Vermont on July 15, 1925, to Lorena (Coutermarsh) and James O'Connor. He and his twin sister, Catherine were the middle children of a family of four with...
Victor M. Monfreda
Nov 11, 2021
WORCESTER-Victor M. Monfreda, 68, died Thursday, November 11, 2021. He leaves three sons, Anthony Monfreda and his partner Melissa of Hudson, Michael and Nicholas Monfreda, of Worcester; a daughter, Angela Monfreda of Worcester; grandson, Brayden; his mother, Mary (Karakashian) Monfreda of Cherry Valley; a sister, Joanne Perry and her husband, Robert of Cherry Valley, his brother, Gary Monfreda and his...
William D. Helm
Nov 10, 2021
WORCESTER-William D. Helm, 72, of Worcester passed away Wednesday, November 10 in the Oasis at Dodge Park.He leaves his partner and best friend of over 30 years, Marcia Bowles; ten cousins, whom he thought of as siblings, Bonnie Gallo, William "Mac" Lynch, Kathy Wrobel, Judy Heath, Joanne Morin, Charles Swisher, Dennis Swisher, Robert Swisher, Eileen Fontaine and Lucy Garabedian and...
Silvia (Avakian) Ohanesian
Nov 10, 2021
WORCESTER-Silvia (Avakian) Ohanesian, 91, died Wednesday, November 10, 2021 in Holy Trinity Nursing Center.She was born and raised in Istanbul Turkey and moved here in 1961. Silvia was a longtime and active member of Holy Trinity Armenian Apostolic Church where she served in the Lady's Guild and the Armenian Relief Society (ARS).Silvia was predeceased by her beloved husband of 60...
Aiko (Tobaru) Smith
Nov 7, 2021
Aiko (Tobaru) Smith, 85, passed away peacefully on November 7, 2021, at Dodge Park Rest Home.Her beloved husband of 58 years, W. Denholm Smith, passed away on September 22, 2021.Aiko was born in Okinawa, Japan a daughter of Seiichi and Kiyo Tobaru. She and Denholm loved to travel especially to Hawaii and Japan. Aiko enjoyed spending time with family, especially...
Phyllis R. (Houle) Carrigan
Nov 5, 2021
WORCESTER-Phyllis R. (Houle) Carrigan, 92, of Worcester died Friday, November 5 in the Rose Monahan Hospice House.Her husband, William T. Carrigan died in 1993. She leaves seven children; Brian F. Carrigan and his wife, Gladys of Sandwich, Michael J. Carrigan of Worcester, John J. Carrigan and his girlfriend, Jo Anna Marion of North Hampton, NH, Linda A. LeFave and her...