WORCESTER - William E. Cabana, 53, born on January 21, 1970, was called to heaven peacefully in his home on Sunday, March 26, 2023. William, also known by many as “Bill”, was born in Phoenix, AZ and was residing in Worcester, MA for 10 years.  He had survived many battles including cancer. He was very strong and resilient throughout his battle. He is survived by his two daughters, Elizabeth Cabana and Krystava Cabana. William had a passion for the word of the Lord. He...

WORCESTER – Pranvera (Xhyra) Ymeri, 53, of Worcester, died Thursday, March 23, 2023 at home after a long illness. She leaves her husband of 28 years, Fuat Ymeri, two sons, Fuverion and Bernard Ymeri, both of Worcester; and a brother, Agron Xhyra of Italy.  She was born in Elbasan, Albania, daughter of Ramazan and Merem (Kaleci) Xhyra and has lived here since 2000. A funeral service will be held Saturday, March 25, 2023 at 9:00 AM at Rice Funeral Home, 300 Park Ave.  Burial...

WORCESTER – Do Mai, 65, of Worcester, died Thursday, March 16, 2023 at St. Vincent Hospital after an illness. He leaves his life partner, Lan Thi Huynh of Worcester, a daughter, Hoa Thi Mai and son-in-law Bi Quoc Tran of Vietnam; a brother, Xoa Mai of California; a nephew of California; three grandchildren, Boai Quoc Tran, Tra My Thi Tran, and Tra Ny Thi Tran, all of Vietnam.  He was born in Hue, Vietnam, son of Huong Mai and Mot Thi Tran, and has lived here since 1980.  Do...

WORCESTER - Donald A. Larocque officially began the next chapter of his journey on Wednesday, March 15, 2023 at the age of 72 surrounded by loved ones in the comfort of his home. He leaves his loving sweetheart Nancy Lou Elderkin, a son, Christopher P. O’Neil, two grandsons, Joshua P. O’Neil, Justin T. O’Neil along with his fiancée Bina Morris, a sister, Jeanne M. Plant and her husband Kenneth of Worcester; four brothers, Leo P. Larocque and his wife Donna, Raymond...

WORCESTER – George G. Marr, Jr, 78, of Worcester, died Sunday, March12, 2023 at UMass Memorial, University Campus after an illness.  His wife of 38 years, Nancy M. (Wagher) Marr, died in 2019.  He leaves four sons, John Feddo of Auburn, George, Paul, and David Marr, all of Worcester; two daughters, Cheryl Feddo and Stephanie Marr, both of Worcester; a brother, Paul Marr of Grafton; four grandchildren, Kristina, Briana, Veronica, and Cassandra, and four great-granddaughters,...

BOLTON, MA – Earle W. Smith, 81, of Bolton, died Saturday, March 4, 2023 at UMass Memorial Health Harrington, in Southbridge. He leaves two sons, Earle W. Smith Jr and his wife Laura of Sutton, and Wayne John Smith and his wife Kelley of Millbury; a daughter, Tina Marie Tibbetts of New Ipswich, NH; two brothers, Patrick Smith of Worcester and Mike Smith of Maine , and a sister, Sharon Lamonda of Northbridge; six grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews, and...

WORCESTER – Reagan Christopher Dow, of Worcester, passed away at home on March 4, 2023. Adored son of Raymond and Judith Dow, faithful friend, lover of all God’s creatures, and a Christian. A Celebration of Life will be held at a future date in the spring. Arrangements are in the care of Rice Funeral Home, 300 Park Ave.  In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the College Church of Seventh-day-Adventists, P.O. Box 877, South Lancaster, MA...

AUBURN - Arthur R. Marcotte, 82, of Auburn, died Tuesday, February 14, 2023 at UMass Memorial, Memorial Campus, Worcester  His wife, Garnet M. (Fiore) Marcotte, died in 2001.  He leaves two daughters, Regina M. Gordon and Jill C. Marcotte, both of Auburn; three grandchildren,  Jonathan Bolduc and his wife Alycia Bolduc ,Jamielyn Fish and  Vince Rotolo; ten great-grandchildren; many nephews and nieces; and his good friend Blanche Gregoire of Oxford.   He...

WORCESTER – Abigail Grajales, 72, passed away peacefully while surrounded by her loving family on Saturday February 11, 2023. Abigail was born in Catano, Puerto Rico on March 21, 1950, daughter of Jose Grajales and Felicita Roman; she was a loving and devoted wife, mother, and grandmother.  Abigail enjoyed sewing, cooking, and spending time with her family. Being predeceased by her husband Pedro Santiago, Abigail is survived by her sons Juan Velez and his wife Mary of...

SPENCER - Lorraine M (Gagne) Gannon, 92, formerly of Worcester and N. Grafton, MA, died Wednesday February 8, 2023 at the Quaboag Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center in West Brookfield.  Lorraine was predeceased in 1994 by Jack Gannon, her husband of 34 years, and in 1966 by her daughter Christine, and daughter Debra Lee (Nancy) in 2019.  She leaves two sons, Paul and Raymond Gannon, her daughter Diane and husband Kenneth Cross, several grandchildren, great-grandchildren,...