Obituary Listing

Feb 20, 2026

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Calling hours will be held on Saturday, March 7, 2026 from 2-3:30 p.m. in Nordgren Memorial Chapel 300 Lincon St. Worcester, MA . A memorial service will follow at 3:30. Burial in Hope Cemetery will be held at a later date.

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Feb 18, 2026

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Feb 15, 2026

Donald Richard Coblentz, 77, resident of Worcester, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully at Umass Memorial Hospital on February 15th, 2026 due to complications of pneumonia, secondary to Parkinson’s disease. Donald grew up in Worcester, MA where he attended Worcester Academy for high school. Upon graduation, he attended Case Western Reserve for his undergraduate degree followed by earning his JD at Boston...

Feb 13, 2026

Worcester ;John F. Erickson, Jr., passed away on February 13, 2026, at UMASS Memorial Medical Center University Campus. He was 59 years old.

John was born in Worcester, son of the late John Erickson Sr. and Diolinda (Alves) Erickson. He graduated from North High School and worked as a dishwasher at Tweeds Restaurant. He embraced life with passion, finding joy in...

Feb 12, 2026

Worcester: Gilbert A.A. Hendrickson, Jr., 90, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 12, 2026 at The Jewish Healthcare Center. He leaves a sister June Hendrickson, his brothers, Paul Fadden, Glen Feschur, John Powers and Rodney Brewer, along with many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Gil was born in Worcester, son of the late Gilbert A.A. Hendrickson, Sr. and Princess Winona (Harmon)...

Feb 7, 2026

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Worcester: Cynthia S. Wyman, 77, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 7, 2026 at home surrounded by her loving family. She leaves 2 daughters-Jessica Barnes and her husband Brendan Barnes and Niki Manzi and her husband Giuseppe Manzi; 5 grandchildren- Rylee, Jacob, Johnny and his wife Karla, Giulia and her fiance Nate, and Carmino; 5 great grandchildren; Johnny,...

Feb 6, 2026

Thomas John Haffty, 77, of Murrells Inlet, South Carolina, passed away on February 6, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family and friends.

Thomas was raised in Worcester, where he built deep roots and formed lifelong friendships that remained important to him throughout his life. His love of golf eventually led him to South Carolina in 2006, where he embraced...

Feb 4, 2026

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Worcester: Paul W. Garceau, 78, passed away unexpectedly at home on February 4, 2026. He leaves a brother Gary Garceau, a sister Carol Rawlston and several nieces and nephews. Paul was born in Worcester, son of the late George and Theresa (Gagna) Garceau. He graduated from Burncoat Sr. High School and proudly served his country in the US...

Jan 25, 2026

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Damariscotta, Maine: Scott R. Lynch, 55, passed away on Sunday, January 25, 2026. He leaves a partner Lorna Veach, his parents Francis and Sharon (Carlstrom) Lynch, and a brother Steven Lynch. Scott was born in Worcester on December 23, 1970, graduated from Boys Trade High School, and worked in the construction industry for many years. He also worked...

Jan 20, 2026

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Auburn: Joni (Sauers) Goodrow, 75, passed away peacefully on January 20, 2026 in UMASS Memorial Medical Center after a courageous battle with cancer. She leaves her husband of 38 years, Joel R. Goodrow, Sr.; sons George Steeves, Shawn Steeves, and Joel Goodrow, Jr.; several grandchildren and step daughter Jennifer Goodrow. Joni was born in Ramsey, Minnesota, daughter of...

Jan 19, 2026

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Worcester: William Dana Fowler, 55, passed away peacefully in St. Vincent Hospital after an illness. He leaves daughters Felicia Martinez, Desaray Martinez, Danisha Walsh, and Maechelle Locklear; one son Dana Fowler; several grandchildren, 2 sisters, and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a brother. Dana was born in Boston, son of the late Dana B. Foster...

Jan 18, 2026

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Dennis Wayne Smith "Smitty" Dennis Wayne Smith, 75, of Worcester passed away on Saturday, January 17, 2026 from service-related Parkinson's Disease. A lifelong resident of Worcester County, Smitty served his country in the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. After his service, he spent his career in various aspects of the automotive industry, retiring from Linder's...

Jan 15, 2026

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Evelyn Weber (née Mangra) passed away peacefully at the Rose Monahan Hospice in Worcester, MA on Thursday, January 15, 2026, at the age of 90. Born on January 11, 1936, Evelyn's life spanned nine remarkable decades. Evelyn was born in Guyana and raised her family there before immigrating to United States and living in Minnesota for many years....

Jan 12, 2026

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Elisabeth Weber-Clarke, age 76 of Worcester MA, passed away peacefully on January 12, 2026. Born in Queens, NY and raised in Cresskill, NJ, she was the daughter of the late Richard J and Mary (Brice) Weber and wife of the late Walter L. Clarke Jr. Lee earned her BS and MBA from Clark University and had a successful...

Jan 12, 2026

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Holden: Joyce A. (Bouchea) Forsman, 89, passed away on Monday, January 12, 2026 at home. She leaves her sons Robert "Skip" Forsman, Jr. of GA and William Forsman and his fiance Amy Howes of Holden; 6 grandchildren; Erica, Jessica, Gunard, Ryan, Natalie, Ben and their loving & devoted partners, her partner Robert Dinsdale; and her son in law...

Jan 8, 2026

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Worcester: Marcia M. (Lukasiewicz) Hansen, 83, passed away peacefully at home on January 8, 2026 surrounded by her loving family. She leaves her husband of 53 years Paul K. Hansen; son Timothy Hansen, daughter Elizabeth McClellan and her husband Dan, a sister Susan Welburn, and 2 grandchildren- Jacob and Sebastian. She was predeceased by a brother Paul Lukas....

Jan 7, 2026

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Worcester: James Acker Cummings, 82, passed away on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at River Terrace Nursing & Rehabilitation Center surrounded by his loving family, following a period of declining health. James was predeceased by his wife of 58 years, Donna A (Wait) Cummings (10/2023) who was the love of his life. He leaves a daughter, Jennifer Cummings Carbonneau...

Jan 3, 2026

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Jill E. Tesell, 68, of Grafton, MA passed away on January 3,2026, at UMass Memorial Hospital in Worcester, MA after a long illness. Jill was born in Worcester, daughter of the late, Vincent Tesell and Agnes (Pierce) Tesell Riley. Nordgren Memorial Chapel assisted the family with the cremation. There will not be a viewing. A prayer service has...

Dec 31, 2025

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Mary D. (Williams) Mangsen, 96, died on Wednesday, December 31, 2025. She is survived by her daughter Dolores Gribouski and her husband Jeff, and her son Russell Mangsen and his wife Carol, as well as six grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, and one great-great grandson. She is also survived by her two sisters, Charlotte Murdock and Rita Remillard, her brother...

Dec 31, 2025

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Andrew Joseph Pereira (Andy) passed peacefully on Dec. 31 covered in the blanket of his beloved New England Patriots. He was the son of the late Maria Luiza ("Louise" Cabral) and Antero "Andrew" Joseph Pereira and is predeceased by his brother Donald Pereira and his spouse of 71 years, Anna (DeYeso). He leaves his 5 children: Andrea of...