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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
Alice M. (Shea) Hanlon
Sep 1, 2022
Alice (Shea) Hanlon, 93, originally of Worcester, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on Sept. 1, 2022. For the past 15 years, she was a resident of Cedar Crest in Pompton Plains, New Jersey.
She was predeceased by her husband, Joseph, and a daughter, Kathleen McBain. The youngest child of Theresa and Timothy Shea, Alice was predeceased by...
Cecile (Poirier) Anderson
Sep 1, 2022
MILLBURY-Cecile M. (Poirier) Anderson, 98, lifelong resident of Millbury, died Thursday, September 1, 2022, at Care One of Millbury, after a long and active life.
She was born and raised in Millbury, daughter of Louis G. and Anna M. (Provencher) Poirier and graduated from Millbury High School in 1943.
Cecile worked at Norton Company for 20 years before retiring...