Shrewsbury/Worcester – Valborg M. “Bergie” (Volstad) Ciani, 88, of Worcester, died Saturday, May 12, 2012 in Beaumont Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Worcester after an illness. Her husband of 58 years, Saverino Ciani, died in 2004. She leaves a brother, Fritz Volstad of Calgary, Canada; her two care givers, sister-in-law Mary Ciani of Worcester and [...]
Berlin – Philip R. Scott Jr., 82, of Berlin, died at his residence Thursday, May 10, 2012, surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his wife of 10 years, Judith E. Duff of Berlin. Philip was born in Worcester and raised in Westborough, son of the late Philip R. Scott Sr. and Hazel [...]
Marlborough – Hailey L. Meddows, 23-month-old daughter of Brian and Marcia (Earlywine) Meddows of Marlborough, died unexpectedly Monday, May 7, 2012. Besides her parents, she is survived by her sister, Samantha Lynde of Marlborough and Townsend; her great-grandmother, Alice Mahan of Crystal, ME; her grandmothers, Georgia Earlywine of Millinocket, ME and Susan Meddows of Marlborough; [...]
Westborough – Gertrude F. (Sis) Bushey, 82, of Westborough, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, May 12, 2012 at the UMass/Memorial Healthcare – University Hospital in Worcester. She was the wife of the late Gerald H. Bushey, who died in 1980. Born in North Adams, she was the daughter of the late Daniel and Gertrude (Carleton) Donovan. [...]
Worcester/Westborough – Howard A. Allen, 85 years old, died peacefully in his sleep at his home in Worcester on Thursday, May 10, 2012, after a lengthy, but determined fight against lung and kidney cancer. He was the son of the late Howard A. Allen and Evelyn (Smith) Allen, and lived in Worcester, Shrewsbury, and 43 [...]
Region – The Community Advocate will post obituaries online (and in print, as space allows) at no charge as a courtesy to our readers. Please send information (and a picture if desired) to tracy@communityadvocate.com. Here is a complete list and links to the individual obituaries posted on the Community Advocate website from May 5 to [...]
Westborough – William J. Whalen, 81, of Westborough, passed away Thursday, May 10, 2012 at the UMass/Memorial Healthcare- University Hospital in Worcester. He was the husband of Lois Greene Whalen. Born in Waltham, he was the son of the late John and Helena (Laughman) Whalen. He was a graduate of Waltham High School and attended [...]
Marlborough – Brian W. Margadonna, 59, died Monday, May 7, 2012 at Marlborough Hospital after suffering a heart attack earlier in the day. He was the husband of Cheryl A. (Flagg) Margadonna for the past 40 years. Born, raised and educated in Marlborough, the son of the late Eugene and Rose P. (Langevine) Margadonna, he [...]
Worcester – Arthur R. Cofske, 82, formerly of Brigham Road, died Monday, May 7, 2012 at home. He leaves his wife of 55 years, Eileen H. (Cooper) Cofske; two sons, Robert A. Cofske and his wife Donna of Worcester and Stephen M. Cofske and his wife Kathy of Deland, FL; three daughters,
Hudson – Joseph J. Braga, 82, a longtime resident of Hudson, currently residing in The Villages, Florida, died Jan. 4, 2012, at Cornerstone Hospice Home in The Villages, Florida. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Rose Marie (Renaud) Braga of The Villages in Florida, formerly of Hudson. Joseph was born and raised [...]