WORCESTER – Lynn Norris, 75, of Worcester, died Friday, May 1, 2026 at UMass Memorial – Memorial Campus with her friend Deb by her side. She leaves a brother, Wilfred Norris of New Orleans, Louisiana, a sister, Janice Hayes of Irving, Texas, her friends Nicole Booker of Worcester and Deb Brown of Worcester, seven nieces and nephews, and her Mill Church family.  She was predeceased by two brothers, Donald and Colton Norris.  She was born in Bogalusa, Louisiana, daughter ...

SOUTHBRIDGE – Judith Rodriguez, 57, of Springfield, died Friday, April 24, 2026 at Southbridge Rehab & Health Care Center. She leaves two sisters, Shirley Melendez and Marta Matos, and a brother, Luis Rivera.  Judith was born in Brooklyn, New York, daughter of Angel and Guillermina (Vega) Rivera. She enjoyed crafting and cooking. Funeral services are private and in the care of Rice Funeral Home, 300 Park Ave, Worcester. 

WORCESTER – Justin Joseph Dodge, 37 of Athol, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, April 19, 2026 at UMass Memorial – University Campus, after complications from an acute illness. He was surrounded by loved ones. He leaves his father, Charles Dodge of Averill Park, New York, birth father, Leonard Deschaine II and step-mother, Shelly Deschaine of Orange, Massachusetts; four brothers, Jeremy Joseph Dodge and his fiancée Desiree Lentini of Nassau, NY, Leonard Deschaine III of ...

WORCESTER – Ferat Kroi, 88, of Worcester, died Friday, April 17, 2026 at UMass Memorial – Lake Ave, surrounded by his family. His wife of 54 years, Shpresa Kroi, died in 2018.  He leaves a son, Ermal Kroi and his wife Arta of Worcester; three grandchildren, Mirgen and Angela Kroi of Worcester and Erin Kroi of Vancouver, Canada; his siblings, Fato Murraj of Tirana, Albania and Liri Milaqi of San Diego, California; many nieces and nephews.  He is predeceased by his son ...

WORCESTER - David Zukauskas, 69, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of love, faith, and service.  Born on July 20, 1956, he was the beloved husband of Debra Zukauskas, with whom he shared 44 years of marriage.  He was a devoted father to David Zukauskas Jr. and his wife, Jessica Lefrancois; Bryan Zukauskas; and Pamela da Silva and her husband, Welton da Silva. He was also a loving grandfather to James, Evelyn, Alice, and Noelle. David was an active member of Liberty ...

Tracy O. Gillette Jr. passed away peacefully, Apr 14, 2026, at home surrounded by his family. He leaves a brother, Christopher Evans of Fitchburg; a sister, Lisa Emery (Jim) of Worcester; his caregivers / friends, Praylynn Briddell and Kate Bagg; many nieces and nephews, especially his niece Nahani Meuse, with whom he lived; and his beloved dogs.  He was born in New Orleans, LA, son of Tracy O. Gillette Sr. and Deborah M. (McNally) Gillette.    Tracy was an underwater welder ...

WORCESTER – Ronald P. Pitard, 74, of Worcester, formerly of Clinton and Berlin, MA, died Monday, April 13, 2026 at home. He leaves a daughter, Amber Pitard of Fitchburg, a son Jerodd Pitard of Townsend; his mother, Vivian Belcher of Marlborough; four grandchildren and one great-grandchild; several nieces and nephews; his friend Carey Ward USNR, of Hudson.  He was predeceased by his wife, Kathleen LeBlanc-Pitard, his father, Leonard W. Pitard, a twin brother, Robert G. Pitard, his ...

HUDSON – Shawn Michael McIntire, 51, died Saturday, April 11, 2026 at his daughter’s home in Hudson MA.  He resided in Gardner MA but lived in Hudson prior for over 17 years. He leaves two daughters, Samantha A. Doucette and her husband David J. Doucette of Hudson, and Madelyn P. McIntire of Hudson; a step-son, Bryan J. Seymour of Berlin; his mother Susan J. Chevalier and her boyfriend of many years, John Jacavanco of Danvers; a sister, Shannon M. McIntire of Danvers; his ...

WORCESTER – Severa DeRivera, 99, of Worcester, died Sunday, April 5, 2026 at Lanessa Extended Care, Webster after a brief stay. Her husband, Virgilio Rivera, died in 2011.  She leaves a daughter, Ruth Lucero and her husband Hector of Worcester, two brothers in Puerto Rico, many nieces and nephews.  She was predeceased by three brothers and four sisters.  She was born in Yabucoa, Puerto Rico, daughter of Juan Vargas and Marcelina Rivera.  She enjoyed cooking. She ...

The Very Rev. Joseph J. Gallick, Jr., 77, fell asleep in the Lord on Saturday, April 4th at home surrounded by his family. Father Joe is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Matushka Nancy (Gilbert) Gallick. Born in Carbondale and raised in Simpson, PA., he was the son of the late Joseph J. and Olga Herbert Gallick. Father Joseph was a graduate of Fell High School, Simpson, St. Tikhon’s Seminary, South Canaan, PA, and received his Bachelor’s degree from Kings College, ...