WORCESTER- Robert Greame Gleason, 85, passed away on October 31, 2021 at UMass Medical Center after being stricken ill.He was born in Worcester on September 17, 1936 a son to Willard M. Gleason and Margaret C. Houlahan. He attended local schools and graduated from South High School in 1955. Following graduation, he enlisted in the United States Army where he...
WORCESTER - William (Bill) M. Cotter, 84, passed away Friday, October 29th after a short illness.He leaves several nieces and nephews including MaryEllen A. (Peltier) Hoyt, Nancy M. Frustaci, Donna Marie Peltier and John A. Peltier all of Worcester. He leaves a brother and sister and is predeceased by two sisters among them Noreen M. Peltier to whom he was...
Robert J. Durant, 89, died Friday, October 29, 2021 at Saint Vincent Hospital. He was born in Worcester, son of Felix Durant and Evelyn A. (Gauthier) Jette Durant and graduated from Commerce High School. Bob proudly served in the United States Air Force during the Korean War. He worked in the maintenance department at the Greendale YMCA for 20 years...
WEST BOYLSTON-Carol S. (LaPointe) Zakarian, 70, of West Boylston died Thursday, October 28 in UMASS Medical Center.She leaves her husband of 45 years, George S. Zakarian; a son, Gregory Zakarian and his wife, Alexis; two grandchildren, Delilah Williams and Andrew Newman; two siblings, Guy Hoover of Lincoln, NH and Everett LaPointe, Jr. of Florida and nieces and nephews. A sister,...
Robert "Bob" M. Hyde, 98, of West Boylston, passed away peacefully on October 27, 2021 following a brief period of declining health. He will be forever missed by his loving wife of 39 years Carolyn G. Hyde. He also leaves behind his beloved daughter, Deborah M. Hyde of Hauula, HI; his stepdaughter, Anne Beckstrom of Northborough, MA and her partner,...
WORCESTER-Mary (Knight) Desy, 72, passed away Wednesday, October 27, 2021 at home after a long illness. She was born in Worcester, daughter of the late David F. Knight and Antoinette F. (Lorusso) Marriott. She graduated from South High School and David Hale Fanning as a Licensed Practical Nurse. Mary worked at Memorial Hospital for 25 years, and then for UMass...
WORCESTER-Thomas P. Griffin, 72, passed away on Tuesday, October 26, at home.He was born in Worcester, son of Donald J. Griffin, Sr., and Barbara (Malia) Griffin. He grew up in the Lincoln Street neighborhood and graduated from Burncoat High Class of 69'. He was a four-sport athlete, playing basketball, track, football, and baseball varsity teams. He was also a Central...
SPENCER-Deborah A. (Livsey) Cournoyer, 57, died Monday, October 25, 2021 at the Webster Manor Nursing Home. She was born in Worcester, daughter of the late Robert J. and Beverly M. (Curnan) Livsey. Deborah worked at the American Red Cross as a phlebotomist for several years. She enjoyed shopping, reading, and spending quality time with her family.Deborah is survived by her...
Michael Steven Reed, 31, of Worcester, MA died unexpectedly at his home on Sunday, October 24th, 2021. Michael is survived by his daughter Sophia Mae Reed and Sophia's mom Brianna Liu, his parents Michael J. Reed and Judith E. Reed (Poisant) of Worcester, his sister Danielle Jodrey (Reed) and Brother in law Matthew Jodrey of Holden, his sister Michaela Reed...
WEST BOYLSTON- Francis J. Carlin, 82, long-time resident of West Boylston died Sunday, October 24, 2021 at Dodge Park Rest Home. He was born in Hodge, LA, son of Thomas J. and Rosemary (Curran) Carlin. Frank worked at several locations in Worcester County including Hallson Mfg., L3 in Auburn, and Hobbs Fasteners to name a few. He was a parishioner...