WORCESTER – George M. Kelley, 75, of Worcester, died unexpectedly Sunday, November 27, 2022 at home. He leaves his wife of 37 years, Elise A. Jacques, MD; a daughter, Michele J. Shimizu-Kelley and her husband Pedro Shimizu Costa of Worcester; a sister, Marguerite Sullivan and her husband Robert of Kennebunkport, ME; a grandson, Luca Shimizu-Kelley; a sister-in-law, Michele Jacques, SSA of Worcester; a brother-in-law, Robert P. Jacques and his wife Francene of Shrewsbury; three...

MILLBURY – Shannon Elizabeth Perras, 40, of Millbury, died on Monday, November 14, 2022 at St. Vincent Hospital.   She leaves two daughters, Mckayla Perras of California and McKenzie Perras of Worcester,  two sisters, Elizabeth and Sarah Perras, two brothers, Louis Beilouny and Malcom Weston, two grandchildren, Kora and Avianna Mendez.  She was born in Worcester, daughter of the late John A. and Earline G. (Bates) Perras.  Shannon was a stay-at-home...

WORCESTER – Shirley M. Cross, 94, of Worcester, died on Tuesday November 8, 2022 at home after a brief illness. She is survived by her sister, Eleanore Mallett, and four generations of nieces and nephews: 6 nieces/nephews, 15 great-nieces/nephews, 8 great-great-nieces/nephews and 4 great-great-great-nieces/nephews.   All 35 nieces and nephews were very special to Aunt Shirley.  She made them all feel like her favorite.  Fortunate to be able to provide care to...

WORCESTER – Stephen A. Dumas, 35, of Worcester, died on Friday, November 4, 2022 at St. Vincent Hospital. He leaves two sisters, Theresa Stone and her husband Ryan of Spencer and Rachel Dumas and her fiancé Peter Smith of Maine; nephews Tyler, Benjamin, Michael and Nathan Stone, Sydney Googins, Isaac and Peter Smith.  He also leaves behind his uncles Phillip Dumas and Russell Hardy and aunt Debra Pranaitis, as well as many cousins, and a close family friend, Barry...

WORCESTER – Carmita A. (Prepetit) Telemaque, 97, of Worcester, died Tuesday, November 1, 2022 at home surrounded by her loved ones in song and prayer. She joins her husband of 48 years, Joseph L. Telemaque, who died in 1999.  She leaves three sons, Philippe Telemaque and his wife Joanne of Brimfield, Robert Telemaque and his wife Veronica of Arizona, Pierre R. Telemaque and his wife Marie of Worcester; a daughter, Dr. Marie J. Charles and her husband Paul of Fairfax Station, VA;...

NORTHBOROUGH -  Anibal Villamil,  86, of Northborough, died Monday, October 31, 2022 at Saint Vincent Hospital, Worcester, MA. He leaves three daughters Yolanda Villamil and her husband Luis Castilla,  Lisbey Villamil,  Olga Villamil and her husband Rodrigo Ceron,  three sons, Victor Julio Villamil and his wife Luz Neyla Patiño, Jorge Anibal Villamil and his wife Claudia Liliana Valencia and Nelson Enrique Villamil; ten grandchildren;  a  sister...

WORCESTER – Victorino Silvestre, 81, of Worcester, passed away on Sunday, October 30,2022 at UMass Memorial – Belmont St.  He leaves his wife, Ercialia Quezada Silvestre, 6 children, Ruddy Silvestre, Carmen Silvestre, Modesto Silvestre, José Silvestre, Maria Silvestre, and Francisco Silvestre; one sister, Lidia Silvestre and one brother Confesor Silvestre; grandchildren Carina Ramirez, Carolina Ramirez, Dasiel Silvestre, Privet Silvestre, Reymon Silvestre, Romary...

WORCESTER – Pedro Melendez, 61, of Worcester, passed away on October 25,2022.   He was predeceased by both of his parents, and is leaving behind 5 siblings, 2 children and a loving family. He loved playing dominos, eating, watching movies and spending time with family. Funeral services are private and in the care of Rice Funeral Home, 300 Park Ave.

Nancy Ewing Nye, 91, of Westborough and Worcester, died on October 23, 2022.  Born in 1931 to Gladys and Frank Ewing, Nancy grew up in Petersham, MA.  She attended the Masters School in Dobbs Ferry, NY and graduated from Smith College in 1952.   Life brought her to the states of New York, Connecticut, Minnesota and Georgia, yet she always longed to return to Massachusetts.   Nancy considered Westborough her true home. After raising her children, she worked as...

WORCESTER - Elida Maria Goodrow (May 3, 1933 - October 16, 2022) of Worcester, Massachusetts has joined her late husband Joseph Henry Goodrow Sr., and sons Phillip and Richard, in heaven. Born in Panama, she became a naturalized citizen of the USA in 1959. She worked as a certified nursing assistant at the Lutheran Nursing Home in Worcester until her retirement in 1997. She loved family time, bingo, and was a devout Catholic. Her genuine, caring nature and sense of humor will be remembered...