Telegram & Gazette (Worcester, MA) back issues from March 2007:
Jeannette Ciesla, 81.(DEATHS)
Mar 01, 2007 ... SOUTHBRIDGE Jeannette Ciesla, 81, of 34 Plimpton St., died Wednesday, Feb. 27th, in the Webster Manor Nursing Home, Webster, after an illness. She leaves a brother, Richard Ciesla of Southbridge; two sisters: Stephanie Girouard and Anita Kwalek, both of Southbridge; and several ...
Elpene (Notis) Thomas.(DEATHS)
Mar 01, 2007 ... FABYAN, CT Elpene (Notis) Thomas, 96, of 617 Fabyan Rd., died Tuesday, February 27, 2007 in St. Vincent Hospital, Worcester. Her husband, Louis Thomas died in 1978. She leaves one son, John L. and his wife Florentia "Anna" Thomas of Fabyan; two daughters, Dora Kimball of Fabyan ...
Julia M. (Fahy) McConnell, 88.(DEATHS)
Mar 01, 2007 ... ANDOVER Julia M. (Fahy) McConnell, 88, of Andover, MA and Jupiter, FL, formerly of Needham, MA., died Sunday morning at Prescott House Nursing Home in North Andover. She was the wife of John A. McConnell, Jr. with whom she celebrated their 64th wedding anniversary on December 7, 2006. She ...
Anthony (Tony) B. L'Esperance.(DEATHS)
Mar 01, 2007 ... DANA POINT, CA Anthony (Tony) B. L'Esperance, 84, died January 27, 2007 in Dana Point, CA after a short illness. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Mary (Bateman) L'Esperance; his son, Paul L'Esperance and his wife Jan; and his granddaughter, Morgan, all of Laguna Beach, ...
Priscilla (Giddings) Vogler, 80.(DEATHS)
Mar 01, 2007 ... WORCESTER Priscilla (Giddings) Vogler, 80, of Worcester, died early Tuesday morning, February 27, 2007, in the Bolton Manor Nursing Home, Marlborough. She was the wife of the late Charles Vogler and the late Howard Stanton, Jr. Born in Lynn, the daughter of the late C. Perry and Edreis ...
James P. Cooper, 48.(DEATHS)
Mar 01, 2007 ... WORCESTER James P. Cooper, 48, passed away Sunday, February 25, 2007, at home. He leaves a brother and six sisters, Rosalie Ducharme of Cherry Valley, Patricia A. Lynn, Candice C. Monfreda, Ross W. Cooper, Connie F. DellaGrotta, Cynthia J. Cooper, and Christine M. Cooper, all of Worcester; ...
Walter H. McCray, 55.(DEATHS)
Mar 01, 2007 ... BROOKFIELD Walter H. McCray, 55, of 98 Quaboag St. died Sunday, Feb. 25, 2007. He was born in Pawtucket, RI the son of the late Walter McCray and Marjorie (Guilmette) McCray of Narragansett, RI and lived in Boulder, CO for 12 years before moving to Brookfield. He leaves his wife of 10 ...
Bertha T. (Duhamel) Aubrey Lee, 91.(DEATHS)
Mar 01, 2007 ... MILLBURY Bertha T. (Duhamel) Aubrey Lee, 91, formerly of 95 Elm St., went to join our Lord on Feb. 28, 2007. She is survived by her children, Paul W. and his wife Judith Aubrey of Shrewsbury, Robert E. Lee Jr. and his wife Elaine and Raymond P. Lee all of Millbury, Linda E. wife ...
Margaret M. (Loughlin) Quinn, 86.(DEATHS)
Mar 01, 2007 ... WORCESTER Margaret M. "Peg" (Loughlin) Quinn, 86, of Notre Dame du Lac, and formerly of Wexford Village, Worcester, died Tuesday, February 27, 2007 at UMass-Memorial Medical Center after a long illness. She leaves her husband of 59 years, John J. Quinn; a son, Mark A. and his ...
J.W. Carlson.(DEATHS)
Mar 01, 2007 ... WORCESTER John W. Carlson, 82, of Worcester, died Wednesday in his home after an illness. Funeral arrangements under the ...
Pauline (Guerin) Krukowski Denham.(DEATHS)
Mar 01, 2007 ... WEBSTER Pauline (Guerin) Krukowski Denham, 67, of Golden Heights died Feb.26 in Hubbard Regional Hospital. She leaves three daughters: Lisa Wilson of Webster, Suzanne Clearwater of Dudley and Michelle Krukowski of North Grosvenordale, CT. A granddaughter, Carissa Clearwater of Dudley. Her ...
Mark E. Daly, 79.(DEATHS)
Mar 01, 2007 ... WORCESTER Mark E. Daly, 79, of Worcester, died unexpectedly Monday, February 26, 2007 at UMass-Memorial Medical Center. His wife of 51 years, Ruth M. (Foley) Daly, died in 2005. He leaves four children, David J. and his wife Alice J. Daly of Auburn, Marie L. and her husband ...
Isabel M. Maloney.(DEATHS)
Mar 01, 2007 ... WORCESTER Isabel M. Maloney of Worcester, died Tuesday, February 27, 2007 at Notre Dame Long Term Care Center. She was born in Worcester, daughter of the late William M. and Katherine T. (Kelleher) Maloney. Her sister, Katherine A. Maloney, died in 1931. She graduated from High ...
Sam Bracey Sr., 94.(DEATHS)
Mar 01, 2007 ... WORCESTER Sam Bracey, Sr., 94, who resided at the Odd Fellows Home in Worcester, formerly of 130 Belmont Street and Eastern Avenue, passed away, Friday, February 23, 2007, in Memorial Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. His beloved wife, Emelie Juanita (Boykin) Bracey, predeceased ...
John R. "Johnny" Gerardi, Sr., 80.(DEATHS)
Mar 01, 2007 ... WORCESTER John R. "Johnny" Gerardi, Sr., 80, of Worcester, died peacefully Tuesday, February 27, 2007 at home surrounded by his loving family. John is survived by his wife of 61 years, Michelina (Giovanelli) Gerardi; two sons: John A. Gerardi Jr. and Robert W. Gerardi, both of Worcester, ...
Joseph W. Buckley, 93.(DEATHS)
Mar 01, 2007 ... BONITA SPRINGS, FL Joseph W. Buckley, 93, passed away peacefully on Feb. 27, 2007. He is survived by his devoted wife Evelyn Normandin Buckley of Bonita Springs, FL. He leaves his sons, Joseph W. Buckley Jr. and wife Judith of Holden, Ronald F. Buckley of Merritt Island, FL, Gary D ....
Brian Dale Demers, 46.(DEATHS)(Obituary)
Mar 01, 2007 ... ENON, OH Brian Dale Demers, 46 yrs., died Wednesday February 28, 2007 following a long illness. Memorial services will be held Friday, March 2, 2007 at 11 a.m ...
Alfred J. LeBlanc, 83.(DEATHS)
Mar 01, 2007 ... SOUTHBRIDGE Alfred J. LeBlanc, 83, of Guelphwood Rd., died Wednesday, February 28th at the Meadows of Leicester. He leaves a daughter, Hilda Cohen of Lafayette Hill, PA; two brothers, Raymond LeBlanc of Jay, ME and Rene LeBlanc of Canton, ME. His wife of 46 years, Rose (Henry) ...
Gerald M. "Jerry" Brunelle, 79.(DEATHS)
Mar 01, 2007 ... AUBURN Gerald M. "Jerry" Brunelle, 79, of Lesley Avenue, died Tuesday, February 27th in UMass Memorial Hospital, Worcester, after an illness. He leaves his wife of 56 years, Barbara M. (Houle) Brunelle; a sister, Claire T. Regonini of Worcester, as well as many nieces and ...
Venetia "Tia" (Dalambakis) Westerlind.(DEATHS)
Mar 01, 2007 ... WORCESTER Tia (Dalambakis), Westerlind, 57, of Marland Road, died Tuesday, February 27, at home after a long battle with cancer. Tia is survived by her husband of 33 years, Paul; her daughter, Kerrin; sons: Daniel and his wife Lisa and Brian and his fiancee Amy Venskus; her ...
Funerals Today.(DEATHS)
Mar 01, 2007 ... WORCESTER, MA. Docimo, Barbara M. (Allen), 69. Funeral service 11 a.m Thursday, March 01, 2007, the Church of St. Stephen, 357 Grafton St. Funeral Home: Mercadante Funeral Home & Chapel, 370 Plantation St. WORCESTER, MA. Goldstein, Rose (Rosenberg), 95. Funeral service 11 a.m ...
Recent Deaths.(DEATHS)
Mar 01, 2007 ... WORCESTER, MA. Bracey, Sam Sr., 94. Calling hours, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Saturday, March 03, 2007, in the funeral home; funeral service 12 Noon Saturday, March 03, 2007, at the funeral home. Died Friday, February 23, 2007. Funeral Home: Mercadante Funeral Home & Chapel, 370 Plantation St., ...
H. Rita Garvey, 88.(DEATHS)
Mar 01, 2007 ... WEBSTER H. Rita Garvey, 88, of 4 Crosby Street, died Tuesday, February 27, at home after an illness. She leaves nieces and nephews, including Annemarie Garvey of Philadelphia and Elizabeth T. Garvey of New York City. She was born in Webster, a daughter of Daniel and ...
Rev. Bernard J. Conlin.(DEATHS)
Mar 01, 2007 ... WORCESTER Rev. Bernard J. Conlin, 92, the retired Pastor of Our Lady of Lourdes Church, died Tuesday, February 27 in Shrewsbury. He was born in Worcester, son of Bernard J. and Catherine (Ward) Conlin. He graduated in 1931 from St. John's High School and in 1935 from the College ...
Bertha M. (Hardy) Munson.(DEATHS)
Mar 01, 2007 ... SHREWSBURY Bertha M. (Hardy) Munson, passed away Monday, February 26 while at the University Commons after a lengthy illness. She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Charles G. Munson; two daughters, Gail and her husband Peter Marconi Jr. of Holden, Lori and her husband John ...
Dr. Carl P. Dahlen, 87.(DEATHS)
Mar 01, 2007 ... MARLBOROUGH Dr. Carl P. Dahlen of Marlborough, retired Urologist with the Veterans Administration, died Tuesday, February 27, 2007 at Wingate of Sudbury. He was 87. He was the husband of Mary Lou (Taylor) Dahlen. Born in Louisville, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Dr. Carl ...
James T. "Jim" Piper.(DEATHS)
Mar 01, 2007 ... SHREWSBURY James T. "Jim" Piper, 72, of Shrewsbury, died Tuesday, February 27th surrounded by his loving family in University Commons in Worcester after a 15 year battle with Non Hodgkin's Lymphoma. Jim's calling hours will be held on ...
Elizabeth Sagarian, 84.(DEATHS)
Mar 01, 2007 ... WORCESTER Elizabeth "Betty" Sagarian, passed away Tuesday, February 27, 2007, at Parsons Hill Nursing Home. She leaves a brother and sister-in-law, John H. and Belva C. Sagarian; a niece, Sandra Uljua and a nephew, John Sagarian, Jr., all of Auburn, and several grandnephews and ...
Alfred A. Vaghini, 92.(DEATHS)
Mar 01, 2007 ... CLINTON Alfred A. Vaghini, 92, of 63 Fairmount St. died Tuesday, February 27, 2007 in Clinton Hospital following an illness. He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Wanda H. (Kaminski) Vaghini; two daughters, Carol A. Morissette of Leominster and Janice A. Aranoff and her husband Stephen ...
Panel wants votes on lawyer, benefits.(LOCAL NEWS)
Mar 01, 2007 ... Byline: Shirley Barnes TEMPLETON - Two of the four articles submitted by the Sewer Commission for inclusion on the annual town meeting warrant are potentially controversial, but commissioners said they want to give voters a chance to decide the issues. The commission ...
REGIONAL DIGEST.(LOCAL NEWS)
Mar 01, 2007 ... COLUMN: REGIONAL DIGEST Fire damages Clinton workshop CLINTON - A fire damaged a two-story workshop early yesterday morning at 11 Robert Memorial Drive, but nobody was injured, said Fire Chief Richard J. Hart. Damage to the building, owned by Claire and ...
Fitchburg man honored by Finland.(LOCAL NEWS)
Mar 01, 2007 ... Byline: Anna L. Griffin LEOMINSTER - "Let's get this thing going so I can get my medal." So said Armas Kaukoranta, of Fitchburg, who was recently awarded the Badge of Merit of the Order of the White Rose of Finland from the government of Finland. His ...
Paul Wilson has things cookin' at Pepper's in Northboro.(TIME OUT)
Mar 01, 2007 ... Byline: Barbara M. Houle COLUMN: TABLE HOPPIN' Executive chef Paul Wilson needs no introduction in professional culinary circles. He has been in the food business more than 25 years, spending 15 years as executive chef of the Brass Pineapple in Winchendon, ...
No headline.(LOCAL NEWS)
Mar 01, 2007 ... Byline: Ann G. Forcier COLUMN: ORANGE NOTEBOOK Expect a lot of development by fall, Building Inspector Brian Gale told selectmen at a recent meeting. He said the town is at the edge of an east-to-west wave, as developers seek large tracts of land, which are in tight ...
An industrious (joyful) noise; Jazz trio celebrates unique patterns.(TIME OUT)
Mar 01, 2007 ... Byline: Scott McLennan A lot of jazz tunes flow from a head, a composed melody that gives musicians a starting point from which to take off and eventually solo. The trio Industrious Noise prefers feet, places for songs to end after some serious, thoughtful meandering ....
And the Oscar goes to ...(TIME OUT)
Mar 01, 2007 ... Byline: Jim Keogh COLUMN: FILM CLIPS Ellen DeGeneres was fine, not great. The telecast was long, no surprise. And Martin Scorsese finally shed the mantle of "greatest director never to win an Oscar." But did he ever stop to think that not winning made him even more ...
Something to revel in; A good `Journey' for kids, adults.(TIME OUT)
Mar 01, 2007 ... WORCESTER - It's a "Music For Kids!" concert, but Sunday's 3 p.m. performance of "An American Journey" by The Revels: Circle of Song at Worcester Technical High School is likely to appeal to people of all ages. "An American Journey" is described as a multigenerational ...
`Quinceanera' a tale of community.(TIME OUT)(Movie review)
Mar 01, 2007 ... Byline: Jim Keogh COLUMN: MOVIE REVIEW In the Latino community, a girl's quinceanera, or 15th birthday, is a magical event, a lavish celebration that heralds her passage into adulthood. The occasion is part prom, part coming-out party. The film ...
Sneade lends her voice to Thayer Symphony Orchestra.(TIME OUT)
Mar 01, 2007 ... Byline: Scott McLennan COLUMN: SCOTT MCLENNAN Before heading to Florida a couple of years ago, singer Valerie Sneade was busy performing and promoting cabaret shows around the Worcester area. But coming back to the area this week, Sneade will be singing surrounded by ...
`Drag' yourself to FSC cabaret.(TIME OUT)
Mar 01, 2007 ... Byline: M. Elizabeth Roman FITCHBURG - Times have changed at Fitchburg State College. The school's student gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and allies organization, 1-in-10 Friends, no longer meets in the basement of campus buildings to hide its affiliation. ...
These bulbs will light up your garden.(FEATURES)
Mar 01, 2007 ... Byline: Paul Rogers COLUMN: ROOTS OF WISDOM Gardeners have a love affair with spring flowering bulbs. The tulips, croci, daffodils, hyacinths and other spring bulbs brighten the landscape of many New England yards. By flowering as they do immediately after a dreary ...
Business briefs.(BUSINESS)
Mar 01, 2007 ... COLUMN: BUSINESS BRIEFS TELEGRAM & GAZETTE Bloomberg Index Central Massachusetts +2.32 179.63 Volume: 53,848,439 Up: 21 Down: 8 Unchanged: 3 Gainer: Arrhythmia Research ...
Business of fashion; Nichols teaches do's, don'ts for interview attire.(BUSINESS)
Mar 01, 2007 ... Byline: John Dignam DUDLEY - About 100 Nichols College students sat in the dining hall Tuesday, many dressed in the typical student attire: baseball caps (some worn backward), baggy pants, tight pants, jeans and sweatshirts. They were watching the college's annual ...
Sunny side up for biz in state; Experts speak at breakfast.(BUSINESS)
Mar 01, 2007 ... Byline: Martin Luttrell MARLBORO - A panel of economic experts said yesterday that Tuesday's stock-market dive was a market correction, and that Massachusetts and the nation should expect moderate economic growth this year. Massachusetts benefits from a concentration of ...
BUSINESS BRIEFS.(BUSINESS)
Mar 01, 2007 ... COLUMN: BUSINESS BRIEFS Waters approves buy-back MILFORD - Waters Corp. reported yesterday that its board has authorized the company to buy back up to $500 million in Waters stock over the next two years. Waters, a maker of analytic instruments for drug ...
$26.7 billion gambit; Budget will be governor's first real political test.(EDITORIAL)(Editorial)
Mar 01, 2007 ... COLUMN: IN OUR OPINION Declaring his budget a gimmick-free zone, Gov. Deval L. Patrick yesterday delivered his $26.7 billion fiscal 2008 spending blueprint to a Legislature that already has signaled skepticism about some aspects of the plan. It will take all of his considerable ...
`Forever stamp' good for postal service, customers.(EDITORIAL)(Editorial)
Mar 01, 2007 ... COLUMN: EDITORIAL FOOTNOTE; IN OUR OPINION A common-sense proposal from the Postal Regulatory Commission would make available a so-called "forever stamp" that would end the necessity of adding 1-, 2- or 3-cent stamps to old first-class stamps every time rates increase. ...
Crime drops after patrol boost; Fitchburg chief seeks more data.(LOCAL NEWS)
Mar 01, 2007 ... Byline: Jason Feifer FITCHBURG - Crime in one of the city's worst crime areas has dropped since police increased patrols there last summer, although Chief Edward F. Cronin said it is too early to state that the crime drop is a direct result of the patrols. Chief ...
Candidates compete in 4 races in Orange.(LOCAL NEWS)
Mar 01, 2007 ... Byline: Ann G. Forcier ORANGE - Voters on Monday will decide four races: selectman, constables, regional school committee members and cemetery commissioner. Polls are open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the armory. There is a two-way race for a selectman's seat. Incumbent ...
Band of 8 chants and marches for peace.(LOCAL NEWS)
Mar 01, 2007 ... Byline: George Barnes GARDNER - Chanting and playing drums, eight peace marchers on the Walk for a New Spring enjoyed unseasonably warm weather as they made their way along Route 140 yesterday from Noonday Farm in Winchendon to Mount Wachusett Community College. The ...
Rifle range deal delayed; New ads to be placed.(LOCAL NEWS)
Mar 01, 2007 ... Byline: Karen Nugent CLINTON - It's back to the firing line for a proposed lease on the former town rifle range. The selectmen last night were advised by Town Solicitor Dennis P. Sargent that requests for bids on the property, off South Meadow Road, should be ...
Sharks coach relates; Sommer's son special person.(SPORTS)
Mar 01, 2007 ... Byline: Bill BALLOU COLUMN: AHL The Special Olympics are like ice cream, or Christmas Eve. It is impossible to find someone who does not like them. The 2007 Special Olympics Winter Games will hold their opening ceremonies at 6:30 tomorrow night at the DCU ...
Stolen goods found in Spencer raid; two face theft, drug charges.(LOCAL NEWS)
Mar 01, 2007 ... Byline: Kim Ring SPENCER - Two Church Street residents were charged with receiving stolen property and drug possession after local and state police raided their apartment Tuesday night and seized furniture allegedly stolen from other apartments in the area. Allan ...
REGIONAL DIGEST.(LOCAL NEWS)
Mar 01, 2007 ... COLUMN: REGIONAL DIGEST Parolee, 18, gets 90 days in drug case EAST BROOKFIELD - An 18-year-old Spencer man, who was on parole and wearing a Sheriff's Department monitoring device when he allegedly hosted an underage drinking party, will serve 90 days in the Worcester ...
Police seek backing for new station plan; North Brookfield will vote March 16.(LOCAL NEWS)
Mar 01, 2007 ... Byline: Bradford L. Miner NORTH BROOKFIELD - If Police Chief Aram Thomasian Jr. wants to seek state or federal grants to help defray the cost of building a police station, he'll have to demonstrate public support for the project. As a result, that will be one of 10 ...
New firetruck for Brookfield.(LOCAL NEWS)
Mar 01, 2007 ... BROOKFIELD - Selectmen Tuesday awarded a contract to Crimson Fire Apparatus of North Smithfield, R.I. for the purchase of a new fire department pumper truck. The recommendation was made by the town's Fire Truck Search Committee. The six-seat cab pumper, which is expected to be ...
Sting results upset W. Brookfield chief; Most stores sold alcohol to underage decoy.(LOCAL NEWS)
Mar 01, 2007 ... Byline: J.P. Ellery WEST BROOKFIELD - An unhappy police Chief C. Thomas O'Donnell Jr. wants to give liquor license holders a loud and clear message: Stop serving or selling to minors. The local police department conducted a sting operation last month to find out if ...
4 arrested on cocaine charges.(LOCAL NEWS)
Mar 01, 2007 ... Byline: Kim Ring CHARLTON - Police from Charlton and the Worcester County Regional Drug and Counter Crime Task Force joined forces over the weekend to arrest four people on cocaine charges. According to the police report from Charlton Detective William J. Beaudry, ...
She's in the doghouse, courthouse too.(LOCAL NEWS)
Mar 01, 2007 ... Byline: Kim Ring SPENCER - A local woman who failed to license her dog in 2006, then missed a court date to deal with the matter, was arrested on Saturday and will now have to pay far more than the original $12 licensing fee. Tina Klase, 32, of Ledge Avenue, said she ...
CORRECTION.(NEWS)
Mar 01, 2007 ... COLUMN: CORRECTIONS BARRE - Because of a reporter's error, Leonard P. Martone of Oakham, and Oak Hill, Fla., who established the ...
On a Clear Day, you can see playoff roster.(SPORTS)
Mar 01, 2007 ... Byline: Bill Ballou COLUMN: SHARKS NOTES WORCESTER - Today is Clear Day, when playoff rosters are established, and there should be no surprises with the one the Sharks submit to the league. Teams are allowed to have two goalies and 20 skaters on the ...
Darche, Traverse help Sharks swamp Falcons.(SPORTS)
Mar 01, 2007 ... Byline: Bill Ballou WORCESTER - The Sharks have been pretty good at winning the big ones in their inaugural American Hockey League season, and they are starting to do better at winning the little ones, too. Worcester demolished the Springfield Falcons, 6-2, last night ...
Surge supports schools.(SPORTS)
Mar 01, 2007 ... Byline: Paul Jarvey WORCESTER - Roy Lucas Jr., owner of the New England Surge, remembers playing sports at Burncoat High in the early 1980s when Proposition 2-1/2 was new and school budgets were tight. So, he said he's happy to be part of a program that supports ...
Ryder calls shots for arena action.(SPORTS)
Mar 01, 2007 ... Byline: Bill DOYLE COLUMN: TUNING IN At Bryan Ryder's Oxford home last Halloween, the neighborhood children knocked and shouted, "Trick or treat." Then their parents critiqued "Monday Night Football." Such is life for Ryder, ESPN's replay producer on MNF. ...
Charlton tries again for water-sewer law.(LOCAL NEWS)
Mar 01, 2007 ... Byline: Debbie LaPlaca CHARLTON - The Water-Sewer Commission is asking voters who approved special legislation at a town meeting last March to do it again. After approval by a special town meeting a year ago, the water and sewer legislation started its journey through ...