Obituaries

Jan 10, 2024

Leeann Patrice Shyne, 68, of Northborough, MA, passed away peacefully on January 10, 2024. A devoted mother and a compassionate worker in disability services for over three decades, Leeann’s kindness left a mark on many.

Leeann was born in New York City and raised in upstate New York. As a young adult, she moved to Lunenburg, MA where she was...

Jan 1, 2024

Jennifer Lamptey 48, of Worcester, passed away on January 1, 2024, at UMass Medical Center in Worcester, after a period of declining health.

Jennifer Lamptey was born in Accra, Ghana, in the year 1975. She attended primary and high school at Osu Presbyterian and came out with flying colors. She migrated to the US in 1998.

She attended Quinsigamond Community...

Jan 1, 2024

Richard Cormier passed away on January 1st due to a short illness.

He was the son of Henry and Rita Cormier of Marlboro. He leaves behind a wife, Andrea of Stowe; a son, Kurt Cormier and daughter-in- Patricia of Sterling; a daughter, Lisa Grade of Pleasanton, California. He also leaves behind a brother, Charles Cormier and his wife Ellen of...

Dec 24, 2023

Sandra J. Byrnes, 70 of Worcester passed away peacefully on December 24, 2023, surrounded by family, friends at Umass Memorial Medical Center after a short illness.

Sandra was born March 3, 1953 in Worcester, the daughter of Victor & Nancy Szymanski(Mikkinen). Sandra was an advocate for peace during the Vietnam war era. She held various jobs before settling in to...

Dec 23, 2023

Dec 17, 2023

Gerald “Gerry” A. Berryman, 65, passed away after a long illness, on December 17, 2023. He leaves his daughter Daniella Rica of the Philippines, his loving sisters who were by his side through all his health battles these last few years; Debi Bundtzen of Sutton, and Nancy Bowen and Lori Berryman, both of Worcester, his nephew Justin Bundtzen of Sutton...

Dec 8, 2023

Dean “Deano” Binienda, 68, of Worcester, MA, passed away peacefully at Tufts hospital in Boston with his loving family by his side after a long and courageous battle with his illness.

Dean battled back from one devastating health obstacle after another yet never lost his courage,love of people and his sense of humor. 

He will be sorely missed and...

Dec 4, 2023

Dec 4, 2023

Nov 29, 2023

Donald R. Nichols, Sr., 62 of Worcester, a loving husband, devoted father, cherished grandfather, and a hardworking individual, peacefully passed away on November 29, 2023, at his home in Worcester, MA. Born on March 10, 1961, in Leominster, MA, Donald led a life filled with joy, passion, and dedication.

Donald was raised in Worcester and attended high school there. From...

Nov 22, 2023

Hector Javier Santiago, Jr, 54 of Worcester, MA, went home to heaven unexpectedly, on Wednesday, November 22, 2023.

Hector was born in Vega Baja, PR, on August 9, 1969, a son of Hector Rafael Santiago Rodriguez and the late Felicita Garcia. Hector was raised in Worcester, where he attended school and lived for most of his life. 

Hector was...

Nov 15, 2023

Steve Roger Kangas, 59, of Gardner, MA, formerly of Worcester, MA, passed away unexpectedly, at home, on Wednesday, November 15, 2023.

Steve was born in Fitchburg, MA, on June 26, 1964, one of two children of Bernice K. Sullivan. He was raised in Worcester, where he attended Burncoat High School and resided for most of his life. He worked for...

Nov 13, 2023

Marion E Flood, 86 of Natick died Nov. 13, 2023 with family by her side.

The only child of the late Marion (Lister) and Harry Flood of Wellesley.

Growing up, Marion was very close with her late Natick relatives: Uncle & Aunt Thomas and Irene (Lister) McGee and their children Irene Pauplis and Dorothy Deslongchamps.

Marion worked as an Admin....

Oct 29, 2023

Shrewsbury/Worcester- Betty Lee Sundeen, 87 passed away on October 29th 2023 after a long period of declining health. 

Betty was born on June 13th, 1936 in New York. She was the daughter of Bruce and Marion Hoffman. Betty was raised and educated in Shrewsbury, MA. She graduated from Major Howard W. Beal High School. 

For many years Betty...

Oct 28, 2023

Jason Patrick Chartier

Fitchburg,MA.

Sleeping Outdoors

Under the dark is a star.

Under the star is a tree.

Under the tree is a blanket.

And under the blanket is me.

It is with broken hearts that we announce the passing of a kindhearted man.

Jason passed of a heart attack on October 28 at Umass hospital.

Jason leaves his wife...

Oct 8, 2023

Wayne Howard Martin, 65, of Charlton Ma, passed away peacefully at his residence on October 8, 2023. Wayne was born in Atlanta GA in 1958 and moved to Hendersonville, TN in his youth where he attended Hendersonville High School. While there, he enjoyed Band and Football. Upon graduating in 1977, Wayne enlisted in the United States Navy serving aboard the...

Oct 5, 2023

Sep 17, 2023

James A. Floriani also known as “Jamie”, of North Adams, Massachusetts, died after a brief illness on September 17, 2023. Jamie was born to Agnes I. (Kearns) Floriani and Louis E. Floriani on April 16, 1947.  He leaves behind his oldest brother Louis E. Floriani Jr. and sister-in-law Diane of North Adams. He also leaves behind his older sister Carole...

Sep 15, 2023

Adam Tomasz Pupczyk, 53, of Mendon, MA, passed away on September 15th 2023. He was born to Bazyli Pupczyk and Stefania Koban on September 25th 1969 in Wolow, Poland. He received a Masters Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Wrocław University of Science and Technology, and he was a truly talented engineer. In addition, he had a great sense of humor...

Sep 13, 2023