Monday, August 11, 2008

Massachusetts Daily Obituaries 08/11/08

  • Abrams, Bessie (Green)

    • Agresti, Christy A.

      • Altieri, Alicia Ann

        • Anzivino, John P.

          • Azzara, Clare R.

            Clare R. Azzara 1925 - 2008 YONKERS, NY - Clare R. Azzara of Yonkers, NY, died August 9, 2008. She was 83 years old. Born on June 26, 1925 to John J. and Mabel Ryan in Holyoke, Mass. Clare graduated from Holyoke High School in 1945. On May 9, 1945, she married her loving husband Warren J. Azzara in Holyoke, Mass. Clare spent her time between Yonkers, NY, Pompano Beach, Fl, and Cape Cod, Mass. She was an active member in Elizabeth Seton Academy Mothers Guild from 1960 to 1963. Active member in Our Lady of…

            • Bankert, Marie Chilli

              NORTH ATTLEBORO —Marie Chilli Bankert entered heaven's gates on Aug. 5, 2008. Marie was born in North Attleboro on Nov. 10, 1927 to Lucia and Virgilio Chilli. She summered in South Yarmouth for 25 years, and has lived in Orlando, Fla. for the past five years. Marie leaves behind a family who loved her deeply; her children: Steven Bankert of North Attleboro, Susan Willard of Orlando, and Sharyn Richard of Norton; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and her siblings: Joseph Chilli and his…

              • Barratt, Conghetta "Connie" (LaFauci)

                • Bartlett, Marie A. (Viger)

                  Marie A. (Viger) Bartlett, 87, of Upton, died in her home on Sunday morning, August 10, after an illness. She was the wife of Roger I. Bartlett and had the distinction of being the first female elected town official in Upton. Mrs. Bartlett was born in Bonsecour, Quebec, the daughter of the late Nazaire and Rose (Berthelette) Viger. She came to the U.S. at the age of 14 months, living first in Newport, NH, and then in Worcester before coming to Upton in 1925. She was a 1939 graduate of Upton High School and…

                  • Bastarache, Louise M.

                    • Bee, Carlotta L.

                      • Belliveau, Edward J. "Eddie"

                        • Bellomo, Joan

                          Joan Bellomo of Woburn In Woburn, August 9th, Joan (Bajdek) Bellomo, beloved mother of Jean Marie Rao of Billerica, Diane Henderson and her husband, Don of Tewksbury, Robert R. Bellomo and his wife, Charlene of NH, and Thomas J. Bellomo and his wife, Beth, also of NH. Dear sister of Stephen "Sonny" Bajdek of Tewksbury. Loving grandmother of seven grandchildren. Funeral from the Lynch-Cantillon Funeral Home, 263 Main St., Woburn on Wednesday, August 13th at 9:15 a.m. Funeral Mass in St. Anthony…

                          • Bellomo, Joan (Bajdek)

                            • Bouchard, Ruth M.

                              Ruth M. Bouchard lifelong Haverhill resident, AT&Tretiree; 84 HAVERHILL Mrs. Ruth M. (Long) Bouchard, 84, a native and lifelong resident of Haverhill, died Sunday, August 10, 2008 at Lahey Clinic in Burlington. Daughter of the late James and Mildred (Choate) Long, she graduated in 1942 from Haverhill High School, and was employed as an inspector for 27 years at Western Electric Co., and AT&TTechnologies before retiring in 1989. Mrs. Bouchard was a member of All Saints Parish, and a former member of…

                              • Brunetto, Phyllis

                                • Caldbeck, Rev. Kenneth E.

                                  Rev. Kenneth E. Caldbeck BRIMFIELD - Rev. Kenneth E. Caldbeck, 66, of Wales Rd. died Friday, Aug. 8th, at Parsons Hill Nursing & Rehabilitation in Worcester. He leaves his beloved wife of 23 years Susan (Brown) Caldbeck, three brothers Richard Caldbeck and his wife Linda of Springfield, Raymond Caldbeck of Wales, Edward Caldbeck and his wife Ruthy of Springfield, a sister Marilyn Hoye and her husband Bill of South Hadley. His funeral will be held at 10:00AM, Wednesday, Aug. 13th in the Quaboag Valley…

                                  • Campbell, Mary (O'Brien)

                                    • Canty, Peter F.

                                      • Caruso, Laurette M. (Painchaud)

                                        • Chapman, Yvonne R.

                                          Yvonne R. Chapman 1939-2008 LUDLOW - Yvonne R. (Mendes) Chapman 69 of Ludlow died Saturday August 9, 2008 at Baystate Medical Center. Born in Ludlow March 28, 1939 she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Diolinda (Pereira) Mendes. A Communicant of St. Mary of the Assumption Church, Yvonne was a member of the Ludlow Senior Center, the Gremio Lusitano Club, and a proud member of the "Sewing Club". Yvonne had worked for the Town of Ludlow School Department for many years as a secretary. She was…

                                          • Christy, Dorothy J. (Manning)

                                            • Clifford, Leota M. (O'Connell)

                                              • Connolly, Kathryn M.

                                                • Cortelli, Eva R.

                                                  Eva R. Cortelli 1913-2008 SPRINGFIELD - Eva Rose Cortelli, 95, of Reeds Landing, passed away Sunday, August 10,2008. She was born in Roxbury, MA on April 28, 1913 and was the daughter of the Late John and Elvira (Lodi) Cortelli. Eva with her family moved to Springfield at an early age and was a graduate of the High School of Commerce. She was previously employed by Westinghouse for thirty two years after which she worked for Smith and Wesson where she worked for nine years and then retired in 1976. She was…

                                                     

                                                  • Costello, John T.

                                                    • Cotter, Paul M.

                                                      Abington Paul M. Cotter, 52 years, of Abington, died July 31, 2008. He was a son of Eleanor A. (McKenna) Cotter of Abington and the late Cornelius E. Cotter; father of Mark and Shannon Cotter, both of Whitman. Funeral Mass in St. Bridgets Church, Wednesday, at 9 a.m. Burial in St. Patricks Cemetery. Arrangements by Conley Funeral Home, Brockton. For condolences, www.conleyfuneralhome.com .

                                                      • Cowles Jr., David O.

                                                        David O. Cowles, Jr. 1972 - 2008 HOLYOKE - David O. Cowles, Jr., 36, died Thursday. Formerly of Chester and Indiana. Beloved son of David O. Cowles, Sr. and Joyce M. (Miller) Bruns. Father of Bailey M. Cowles and Kyla J. Boultenhouse, grandson of Judy Cowles and Joseph Miller, brother of Noree M. Cruess, Sherry L. Foster, Cassendra J. Kemmer and Amber L. Roos. The funeral will be held Tuesday evening at 7:00 pm at the O'Brien Hilltown Community Funeral Home in Huntington. Calling hours will precede the…

                                                        • Crevier, Theresa C.

                                                          Theresa C. Crevier formerly of Dracut, Kronos retiree; 77 LOWELL Theresa C. (Wood) Crevier, beloved wife of Robert C. Crevier with whom she was married for 54 years, a Lowell resident, but formerly of Dracut, died Saturday, August 9, 2008, at a local nursing home. She was 77. Theresa was born in Lowell, on December 19, 1930, a daughter of the late George F.J., and Winifred (Moran) Wood. Prior to her retirement, she was employed for many years as an assembler at Compugraphic Corp., and later at Kronos in…

                                                          • Cronin, Alice L.

                                                            • Curran, Mary Frances (Coughlan)

                                                              • David, Nellie

                                                                • Davis, Mildred

                                                                  Mildred Davis 1930 - 2008 SPRINGFIELD - Mildred (Parrow) Davis, 78 of Springfield passed away August 9, 2008 at Baystate Medical Center. Born in Proctor Vermont, the daughter of the late Thad and Mildred (Fredette) Davis and was a longtime Springfield resident and later retiring to Sebring, Florida. Mildred considered herself a "True Vermonter". Mildred was recently widowed by her husband of 60 years Willis A. Davis who died June 24, 2008 . She is survived by her three daughters, Judy M. St Julien…

                                                                  • DeSimone, Constance K. (Vadala)

                                                                    • Dellanno, Cosmo S.

                                                                      • Dellasanta, Priscilla C. "Chris" (Sutton)

                                                                        hours will be Tuesday, August 12 from 4 to 7 PM in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the West Boylston Fire and Ambulance Fund, 39 Worcester St., West Boylston, MA 01583 or to a charity of one's choice. For directions and online guest book please visit www.faybrothers.com

                                                                        • Dempsey, Ruth

                                                                          Ruth Dempsey NORTHAMPTON - Ruth (Richardson) Dempsey, 85, formerly of Meadowbrook Apts, died Saturday at Linda Manor Nursing Home. She was born in Goshen, MA, the daughter of Augustus and Elizabeth (Warren) Richardson. Her husband James died in 1975 and a son George died in 2000. Funeral services will be on Wednesday at 2:00 pm in theWilliamsburg Congregational Church. Burial will be in the Village Hill Cemetery. Calling hours will be Tuesday from 5-8 at the Childs Funeral Home in Haydenville.,

                                                                          • Desmarais, Frances E. (Brunelle Collins)

                                                                            Frances E. (Brunelle) Collins Desmarais, 69, of Worcester, died Saturday, August 9, 2008, at St. Vincent Hospital, surrounded by her family. She leaves her husband of 19 years, Ronald A. Desmarais; a daughter, Deborah DeLibertis of Worcester; three stepchildren, Lynn Pietal and her husband Paul of Sharon, Debra Hagberg and her husband Richard of Auburn, and Scott Desmarais and his wife Hiroe of Everett, Wash.; five brothers, Robert Brunelle of Worcester, George Brunelle and his wife Sharon of East…

                                                                            • Devlin Jr., Joseph C.

                                                                              • DiGianfelice, Marie A. (Campagna)

                                                                                • Dolan, Carol D. (Jepsen)

                                                                                  Carol D. (Jepsen) Dolan, 72, of Grove Street in Worcester, passed away Saturday, August 9, 2008, in the hospital, surrounded by her loving family. She is survived by her husband of 20 years, James C. Dolan; by her four children, Douglas Buckser of Melbourne, Australia, Jeffrey Buckser of Seattle, Washington, Andrew Buckser of West Lafayette, Indiana, and Alison Buckser of Providence, Rhode Island; by her sister, Lois Steinfort of Maryland, her brother, Allen Jepsen of Holden; by her seven grandchildren,…

                                                                                  • Doss, Gordon W.

                                                                                    Gordon W. Doss 1949-2008 MONSON - Gordon W. Doss, 58 of Bumstead Road died suddenly, Friday August 8, 2008 at his home after a 16 year battle with heart disease. Born in Springfield to the late Wayne S. and Elizabeth (Chandler) Doss he has been a resident of Monson since 1986. Gordon was a graduate of Springfield Technical High School and attended Springfield College. He retired from Baystate Health Systems in 2004 as an EMT. He served in the US Army for two tours serving in Vietnam and Germany where he was…

                                                                                    • Drivas, Christos J.

                                                                                      Christos J. Drivas Lowell native, Raytheon retiree, Army vet; 78 NASHUA, NH Christos J. Drivas, 78, of Nashua, NH, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 10, 2008, at the Hospice House in Merrimack, NH. Born on June 5, 1930 in Lowell, MA, he was the son of the late James and Angelina (Haralambos) Drivas. Christos was educated in the Lowell Schools and was a lifelong resident in Lowell. Three years ago he moved to Nashua with his wife, Barbara. Christos served his country in the United States Army, during…

                                                                                      • Evelyn J. Horton

                                                                                        Evelyn J. (Horton) Horton, 83 years old, died at the Island Terrance Nursing Home, Lakeville, on Saturday morning, August 9, 2008.  Born in Taunton, daughter of the late Elwood and Lillian (Emerson) Horton, she lived in Rehoboth until her marriage in 1943.  She was a 1942 graduate of Taunton High School.  She worked for over 20 years at the Shaw’s Supermarket on Winthrop Street,  Taunton, until she retired at the age of 73. Evelyn previously worked at the former Mt. Hope Finishing Co. in North…

                                                                                        • Fetrow, Frances B.

                                                                                          Frances B. Fetrow 1918-2008 SPRINGFIELD - Frances (Brunner) Fetrow , 89 of Springfield,MA passed away August 6,2008 in the presence of her loving family. Born in Harris-burg, PA, the daughter of the late Otto and Frances (Eck) Brunner and was a longtime Springfield resident. A graduate of Harrisburg (Pennsylvania) High School Class of 1936, and during WWII, she was a volunteer nurses aid in Pennsylvania. Over the years, she worked as a legal secretary and bookkeeper and was associated with the Visiting…

                                                                                          • Forzano-Turner, Cynthia J.

                                                                                            Cynthia J. Forzano-Turner 35-year Billerica resident, Lowell native; 60 BILLERICA Cynthia J. Forzano-Turner, age 60, died Saturday, August 9, 2008, at the Sawtelle Family Hospice House in Reading, after a long illness. She was the beloved wife of John T. Turner. She was born in Lowell, March 9, 1948, the daughter of the late Leonard and Dorothy (Silk) McGee. She was a resident of Billerica for 35 years, and a member of the V.F.W. Auxiliary, and the New Colony Baptist Church. Besides her husband, she is…

                                                                                            • Frieswick, Anne (Baker)

                                                                                              hours will be Tues. Aug. 12, 2008 from 5 – 7 PM in the BUMA FUNERAL HOME, 480 Church St., Whitinsville, MA 01588. Memorial donations may be made to the Fairlawn Christian Reformed Church, 305 Goldthwaite Rd., Whitinsville, MA 01588. www.bumafuneralhome.com

                                                                                              • Fursow, Ericka

                                                                                                Ericka Fursow WEST SPRINGFIELD - Ericka (Fahrbach) Fursow 82, passed away Aug. 7th. She was born Mar. 30, 1926. Ericka worked as a lab technician at Baystate Medical Center. She was a member of the Grace Lutheran Church in W. Spfld. Her husband George Fursow, predeceased her in 1993. Ericka leaves many dear friends and neighbors. Funeral services will be held Wed. 11 AM at the TOOMEY-O'BRIEN FUNERAL HOME, 1043 WESTFIELD ST. Burial will follow in Hillcrest Park Cemetery. A calling hour will be held from…

                                                                                                • Gauthier, Kenneth A.

                                                                                                  Kenneth A. Gauthier, born May 2, 1942, to Kenneth E. and Constance A. (Gauvin) Gauthier, died Fri. Aug. 8, 2008, after a brief illness. Born and raised in Northbridge, Ken was married 44 years to Frances E. (Power) Gauthier. Sadly, he leaves behind that which he was proudest, his 6 children, Michelle Drew of Whitinsville, Mike and Kathy Gauthier of Uxbridge, Hope Johnson of Northbridge, Matt Gauthier and Jaime Skillen of Whitinsville, Nicole and Steve Croteau of Uxbridge, and Peter and Holly Gauthier of…

                                                                                                  • George D. Johnson

                                                                                                    In West Roxbury, August 6, 2008 George D. died after a lengthy illness at the age of 75.  He was the husband of Barbara (Busiere) Johnson. George was born in Taunton to his late parents, George & Florence (Wood) Johnson.  He was educated in Taunton & New Bedford schools. George has lived all of his life in Taunton.  He also served his country in the Korean War in the U.S. Navy.  George was employed as an electrician for IBEW local # 223. He was a member of the VFW and enjoyed traveling. George…

                                                                                                  • Gill, William L.

                                                                                                    Brockton William L. Gill, 76 years, formerly of Brockton, died August 7, 2008, peacefully in his sons home in California. Born in Brockton and raised in Randolph, he was a son of the late Joseph J. and Maude K. (Mourns) Gill. Bill was born into and grew up farming and was very proud of the hard work ethic it instilled. For his entire working life, Bill received great joy and satisfaction in his ability to help others and to repair almost anything. For more than 30 years he worked for the Brockton Highway…

                                                                                                    • Gilmartin Sr., Paul Bernard

                                                                                                      Paul Bernard Gilmartin, Sr., 86 of Port Charlotte, Florida and Falmouth, Massachusetts passed away August 1, 2008. He was born January 19, 1922 in Worcester, Massachusetts to Louise (Holmquist) and Bernard Gilmartin. Mr. Gilmartin was the former owner of Gilmartin Plumbing and Heating in Worcester. He was a member of the American Legion, Elks and former President of the Master Plumbers Association of Worcester. He served in the Navy during World War II and was a member of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic…

                                                                                                      • Greaves, Henry C.

                                                                                                        Henry C. Greaves retired Dracut schoolteacher, originator of high school golf program, Korean War vet; 79 DRACUT Mr. Henry C. Greaves, age 79, a longtime resident of Dracut, died Friday, August 8, 2008, at Saints Medical Center. He was the beloved husband of Therese L. (Martin) Greaves. Born in Lowell on August 11, 1928, he was the son of the late Henry T. and Gertrude M. (McHale) Greaves. He was a graduate of Keith Academy, Canisius College, and received his Masters degree from Northeastern University. Mr.…

                                                                                                        • Hamilton, Creighton M.

                                                                                                          Creighton M. Hamilton WWII vet Creighton M. Hamilton, 88, formerly of Chelmsford, died July 16, 2008. A WWII Army Veteran. Mr. Hamilton is survived by his wife, Doris F. Hamilton of Seminole, FL; daughter, Martha Lee Tyber and her husband, Victor; and granddaughters, Tracey and Meredith Tyber, all of Safety Harbor, FL. A memorial service will be held on Sat., Aug. 16th at 11 a.m. at the Christ Church United, 10 Arlington St., Dracut.

                                                                                                          • Hayes, Carol A.

                                                                                                            Harwich Carol A. Hayes, 72, of Harwich, went home to be with the Lord on August 8, 2008, at her daughters home in West Bridgewater, while surrounded by her four children, who loved her dearly. Born in Jamaica Plain, she was a daughter of the late Lt. George H. and Bertha Faustini of Braintree. She was educated in Braintree schools and raised her family in Whitman. Carol had been a Cape Cod resident for past seventeen years and had attended Cape Cod Bible Alliance Church in Brewster, where she enjoyed…

                                                                                                            • Hodge, Alberta B.

                                                                                                              Alberta B. Hodge 1921-2008 MONSON - Alberta B. (Talmadge) Hodge, 86, of Palmer Road died Friday August 8, 2008 at her home. Born in Warren to the late George and Miriam (Patrick) Talmadge she has been a longtime resident of Monson. Alberta was a graduate of Monson High School and worked at Jarvis and Jarvis in Palmer for many years before retiring in 1985. She was a member of the first Church of Monson, Congregational. Alberta assisted with the church Messenger monthly and was an interim treasurer at the…

                                                                                                              • Houlihan, Stella M.

                                                                                                                Stella M. Houlihan retired from Post Office; 86 TEWKSBURY Stella M. (Briscoe) Houlihan, age 86, a former Tewksbury Post Office Clerk, died peacefully Sunday afternoon, August 3, at Blairehouse of Tewksbury, after a long period of declining health. She was the wife of the late William J. Houlihan, the former Postmaster of Tewksbury, who died in 1983. She was born in Forge Village, Westford, on March 12, 1922, a daughter of the late Luka and Barbara (Walkivitch) Briscoe. She was raised in Forge Village and…

                                                                                                                • Jeffery, Douglas L.

                                                                                                                  Whitman Douglas Lloyd Jeffery, age 56 years, of Whitman, formerly of Middleboro, died on Saturday, August 9, 2008, at St. Ann's Hospital, Fall River, from results of a boating accident. He was the husband of Camilla (Andrade) Jeffery of Whitman, they had been married for 10 years. Born in Haverhill, N.H., June 15, 1952, son of the late Robert Lloyd and Marjory (Atwood) Jeffery. He was a Middleboro High School graduate, class of 1970. He served for the United States Army National Guard, from 1972-1980.…

                                                                                                                  • Jolly, George F.

                                                                                                                    • Joseph A. Greco

                                                                                                                      Joseph A. Greco, 88 years old, died in Marian Manor Nursing Home on Saturday morning, August 9, 2008. Born in Raynham, son of the late Fred and Lucy (Silva) Greco. Educated in Raynham grammar schools and a graduate of Taunton High School; he was a US Navy Veteran of World War II.  He was a retired Foreman at Mason Box Company, where he had worked for over 35 years.  He was a communicant of St Anthony’s Church.  Joseph was the husband of the late Genevieve (Pacheco) who died in December of 2007 and the…

                                                                                                                      • Joseph R. Mora

                                                                                                                        Joseph R. Mora, age 90, of New Bedford, died August 6, 2008 at St. Luke’s Hospital after a brief illness. He was raised in Taunton, and lived for the last 13 years in New Bedford. Before his retirement, he was employed as a Shoemaker/Machinist for the Corcoran Shoe Co. of Stoughton. Joseph was a PFC World War II Disabled Veteran, 346 Infantry Regiment 87th Division, awarded the European African Middle Eastern Theater Ribbon, the WW II Victory Medal and the Purple Heart. He was an avid fisherman, spending…

                                                                                                                        • Kennedy, Joseph C.

                                                                                                                          • Lanyon, H. Peter D.

                                                                                                                            Research Associate in Electrical Engineering at the University of Illinois, a member of the Technical Staff at RCA Labs in Princeton, NJ, and an Associate Professor at the Carnegie Institute of Technology. In 1967 he joined the faculty at Worcester Polytechnic Institute as an Associate Professor, becoming a Professor in 1977, before retiring in 1999. He worked in research related to "Heavily Doped Semiconductors". Dr. Lanyon was a member of several scientific and professional societies, including…

                                                                                                                            • LePon, William A.

                                                                                                                              may call at the O'DONNELL FUNERAL HOME, 276 PAWTUCKET ST. at Fletcher from 6 to 8 P.M. Tuesday. His Funeral will take place from the Funeral Home Wednesday morning at 8:30 A.M. followed by a Funeral Mass at ST. MARGARET CHURCH at 9:30 A.M. Burial in Knollwood Cemetery, Canton. E-condolence/ Directions at www.odonnellfuneralhome.com . Arrangements by Funeral Directors James F. O'Donnell, Jr. and John W. Crane. (978 or 866) 458-8768.

                                                                                                                              • Leonard, Lorraine C. (Lemoine)

                                                                                                                                hours are Tuesday August 12th from 5-8 PM in Britton-Wallace Funeral Home, 91 Central St., Auburn. A complete notice will appear on Tuesday. www.brittonfuneralhomes.com

                                                                                                                                • Lepine, Rita C.

                                                                                                                                  Rita C. Lepine 1925 2008 CHICOPEE Rita C. (Morin) Lepine, 82, of the Aldenville section of Chicopee was Called Safely Home on Friday, August 8, 2008 surrounded by the care and comfort of her loving family. She was born at home on Chapel Street in the Aldenville section of Chicopee on December 7, 1925, a beloved daughter of the late Eugene and Marie L. (Durocher) Morin. She was raised in Aldenville, graduated from Saint Joan of Arc Elementary School and attended Chicopee High School. She moved to Chicopee…

                                                                                                                                  • Luong, Hue Binh

                                                                                                                                    Brockton Hue Binh Luong, 51, of Brockton, died Friday, August 8, 2008, at the Caritas Good Samaritan Medical Center in Brockton. He was the husband of Lan Ngoc Tran. He is also survived by his sons, Thanh Phuoc Luong and Long Phuoc Luong. Funeral services in the Russell & Pica Funeral Home, 165 Belmont St. (Rte. 123), Brockton, Tuesday, from 8:30-9:30 a.m. Interment will follow in Melrose Cemetery, Brockton. Calling hours Monday evening, 5-9 p.m. For directions and obituary, visit…

                                                                                                                                    • Muzzey Sr., Paul A.

                                                                                                                                      Paul A. Muzzey Sr., 79, of Worcester died on Saturday, August 9th, in his home, after an illness. Alfred Roy & Sons Funeral Home, 12 Hammond St. is directing arrangements. www.Royfuneral.com

                                                                                                                                      • Nowak, Jeannette M.

                                                                                                                                        Jeannette M. Nowak 1919 - 2008 Wilbraham Jeannette M. (Waszkiewicz) Nowak, 88, passed away, Friday, August 8, 2008 in LifeCare Center of Wilbraham. Born December 9, 1919 in Southbridge, she was the daughter of John and Helen Waszkiewicz. She married Stanley A. Nowak on September 28, 1940. Jeannette worked as a Secretary at the former American Optical Company in Southbridge, Standard Electric in Springfield and Christ the King Church in Ludlow. Besides her husband of 68 years, Stanley, she is survived by a…

                                                                                                                                        • O'Day, Margaret A. (O'Connell)

                                                                                                                                          hours will be Monday, August 11 from 5 to 8 PM in the funeral home. Flowers may be sent or donations may be made to the Red Cross of Central Massachusetts, 2000 Century Drive, Worcester, MA 01606-1256. For directions and online guest book please visit www.callahanfay.com

                                                                                                                                          • O'Leary, Paul F.

                                                                                                                                            • Pincince Jr., Charles J. "Chuck"

                                                                                                                                              Charles "Chuck" J. Pincince, Jr., 81, of 16 Shary Lane, a man of integrity and strength, passed away Saturday, August 9, 2008, in UMass University Hospital. At the time of his passing, he was surrounded by his loving family. The Britton-Wallace Funeral Home, 91 Central St., Auburn is assisting the family with the arrangements. www.brittonfuneralhomes.com

                                                                                                                                              • Plourde, Milton D.

                                                                                                                                                Brockton Milton D. Plourde, known as "Bumpa", 93, lifelong of Brockton, died August 9, 2008, after a lengthy illness, surrounded by his family, at the V.A. Medical Center. He served in the U.S. Army Air Force in World War II as a TSgt. with the 15thAF 745th Bomb Squadron. As a member of the crew of ten of a B-24 "Paper Doll" shot down over Klagenfurt, Austria, he was held by the Germans as a prisoner of war for 13 months and 7 days. He co-owned Plourde Display, worked at General…

                                                                                                                                                • Rogers, Aurilla J.

                                                                                                                                                  Aurilla J. Rogers PALMER - Aurilla J. (Verdin) Rogers, 77, of Main St. in Three Rivers, passed away August 10, 2008 at Life Care Center of Wilbraham. Born in Greenville, S.C. on January 18, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Lee and Evelyn (Bressette) Verdin. Aurilla has lived in Three Rivers for over 50 years, previously residing in Chicopee. She worked for many years at Eastman Manufacturing as a machine operator before her retirement in 1990. Aurilla enjoyed reading, puzzles and bird watching. She…

                                                                                                                                                  • Scanlon, Mildred

                                                                                                                                                    Mildred Scanlon formerly of Lowell, was college professor; 93 CHELMSFORD Mildred Scanlon, 93, a resident of Chelmsford, and formerly of the Highland section of Lowell, died Thursday, Aug. 7, 2008. She was born in Lowell on July 16, 1915, the daughter of the late David and Catherine (Lynch) Scanlon. Mildred received her early education in the Lowell School system, and was a Graduate of Lowell Teachers College. During war time, she piloted aircrafts, and headed the USO in Germany. Prior to her retirement,…

                                                                                                                                                  • Seery, William R.

                                                                                                                                                    William R. Seery 1949-2008 CHICOPEE - William R. Seery 58 of Chicopee passed away peacefully at Holyoke Medical Center on Aug. 8, 2008 in the loving arms of his three children. Born in Holyoke Sept. 18, 1949 he was a Butcher for Arnold's Meats in Chicopee for the last 18 years and was previously employed by Shoprite. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved to fish and camp and always thought of his family first. William is survived by his children Jason of Chicopee Matthew of Holyoke and Elissa of…

                                                                                                                                                    • Shea, John A.

                                                                                                                                                      John A. Shea 1942-2008 WARE - John A. "Tony" Shea, 66, passed away on May 27th at his home in Ewing NJ. He leaves his brother Robert Shea and his wife Patricia of Ware, as well as his nephews Timothy, Brian and Robert Shea and a niece Colleen Hardwick. He was born in Ware son of John "Tony" and Ethel (Smith) Shea. He was a graduate of Ware High School and The University of Massachusetts. He was a computer programmer for the State of New Jersey and was a veteran of the US Army. He was an…

                                                                                                                                                      • St. Onge, Emile F.

                                                                                                                                                        Emile F. St. Onge ENFIELD, CT - Emile F. St. Onge, 82, of Tanglewood Ave., Enfield, was peacefully called home on Thursday, August 7, 2008, at the Evergreen Health Care Center in Stafford. Emile joined his beloved wife of 56 years, Grace (Smith) St. Onge, who predeceased him on June 5, 2006. Born in Ware, MA, a son of the late Emile and Noelle (Schaeffer) St. Onge, Sr., he received his B.S. in Chemistry from the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester and was an Army veteran of World War II . Emile and Grace…

                                                                                                                                                        • Supernaw, Kenneth N.

                                                                                                                                                          • Talbot, Lillian M.

                                                                                                                                                            Lillian M. Talbot 1919-2008 WARE - Lillian M. (Dubois) Talbot, 89, of 178 North St. passed away on Saturday at her home. She was the wife of the late Marcel Talbot who passed away in 1974. She leaves her sons George Talbot of St.Camille P.Q., Richard Talbot of Ware, her daughters Jacklyn Audubon and Jane Wojcik both of Ware, a sister Reanette DiMarzio of Ware, 12 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren, as well as many nephews and nieces. She was born in Gilbertville daughter of Alfred and Georgianna…

                                                                                                                                                            • Turner, Clyde R.

                                                                                                                                                              Rockland Clyde R. Turner, of Rockland, died August 10, at the age of 94. He was the loving husband of the late Ethel (Crosby) Turner; loving father of the late Donald Turner. Mr. Turner worked as a machinist for many years at Tubular Rivet Co. Arrangements by the Quealy and Son Funeral Home, 116 Adams St., Abington. A grave side service will be held Tuesday, August 12, at 11 a.m. in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Rockland. To sign our online guest book, www.quealyandson.com . Quealy and Son Funeral Home Pride in…

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                                                                                                                                                                Joseph C. Denaro of Juno Beach, Fla., and formerly of Boston, vice president of credit operations for the...

                                                                                                                                                                • Vrusho, George E.

                                                                                                                                                                  George E. Vrusho, 83, of Worcester, died Saturday, August 9th in Kindred Hospital, Leicester. He leaves his wife of 57 years, Beverly M. (Hammond) Vrusho; a son, Paul E. Vrusho; a sister, Theresa August; a daughter-in-law, Patricia E. Vrusho; a granddaughter, Jessica E. Vrusho; a nephew, James M. August; a godson, James C. August; and nieces. He was born in Worcester, the son of Nicholas S. and Helen (Fecami) Vrusho. Mr. Vrusho was employed by the Melville Corporation for 48 years until his retirement in…

                                                                                                                                                                  • Walczak, Frank J.

                                                                                                                                                                    Frank J. Walczak 1914 - 2008 CHICOPEE - Frank J. Walczak, 93, of Springfield, a 1979 retired heat treater at the former American Bosch Corp. of Springfield, died on Friday, August 8, 2008 at Wingate at West Springfield. He was born on August 31, 1914 in Chicopee and lived most of his life in Springfield. Frank was the son of the late Joseph D. and Genevieve (Zurek) Walczak. He was a communicant of St. Mary's Church in East Springfield. Frank loved music, especially the Harmonica, which he played every…

                                                                                                                                                                    • Winston, Margaret A. "Audrey"

                                                                                                                                                                      Margaret A. Winston of Wilmington Margaret "Audrey" (Craig) Winston, of Wilmington, August 8, Beloved daughter of the late Mary (Callan) and Douglas Craig. Treasured mother of David Winston and his wife, Gail of Wells, ME, John Winston of Wilmington, Maura Finch of No. Reading, and the late Stephen Winston. Beloved grandmother of Courtney, Meghan and Lindsey Winston of Tewksbury, Jonathon and Ryan Finch of No. Reading, Heather and Andrew Winston of Woburn. Loving companion to Rocco Yentile of…

                                                                                                                                                                      • Alfred McClung Lee III

                                                                                                                                                                        • Alfred McClung Lee III, artist and teacher

                                                                                                                                                                          • Altieri, Alicia A.

                                                                                                                                                                            • C. Robert Draper

                                                                                                                                                                              • Cacciatore Jr., Carmelo

                                                                                                                                                                                • Campbell, Mary

                                                                                                                                                                                  • Campbell, Wallace S.

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                                                                                                                                                                                        • Caruso, Laurette M.

                                                                                                                                                                                          • Charles M. Carey

                                                                                                                                                                                            • Christine Faith Larareo, loved cobalt blue

                                                                                                                                                                                              • Clifford, Leota M.

                                                                                                                                                                                                • Dorothy M. Gawlocki

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Dowling, James R.

                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Duffy, Francis G.

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Elaine A. (Franzi) Faiella

                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Elizabeth M. Lawrence

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                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Florence M. Wiater, Rosary Sodality member

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Frederick L. Hoffman

                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Gawlocki, Dorothy M.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • George E. Letendre

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Grinnell, Mildred P.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Hart, Daniel J.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Hayes, Carol A.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Heller, Eugene G.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Hickson Jr., Harvey

                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Hilda Martin

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Jeffery, Douglas L.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Johnson, Harry C.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Joseph C. Zaskey

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Kalikow, Dorothy I.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Kathleen T. Leonard

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • LaPointe, Claudia M.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Lander, Carroll

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Laurette M. Caruso

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Leary, Mary A.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Lee, Rachel Elizabeth

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Lind, George R.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Luz Marie Rosa, certified nursing assistant

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Maria P. Amarello

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • McCarthy, Helen T.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • McCulloch, Timothy J.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Newell, Arthur Ambrose

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • OConnor, Evelyn M.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Porter, Barbara M. (Chase)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Regan, Carol R.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Richard Chapman Sr

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Ruth (Richardson) Dempsey, Goshen native

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Sale, Constance B.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Sawyer, William S.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Shanahan, Paul J.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Soo Han Szto

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Stephen E. Hill

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Stephen W. Ostroski

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Thompson, Barbara L.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Violet E. D'Amici

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Vitaliy I. Vdovichenko

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Wehmeyer, William C.

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