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Death notices dated Tuesday, November 6, 2001
Rita A. Abou - Adal, 69
WORCESTER - Rita A. Abou - Adal, 69, formerly of 14 Willow St., died Sunday, Nov. 4, at home after being stricken ill. Nordgren, Carrigan, Mangsen Memorial Chapel, 300 Lincoln St., is directing arrangements, which are incomplete.
Grace C. Avery, 86
WARREN - Grace C. (Newfield) Avery, 86, formerly of 40A Winthrop St., and a former clerk, died Sunday, Nov. 4, in Quaboag on the Common, West Brookfield.
Ella E. Booth, 83
SPENCER - Ella E. (Green) Booth, 83, of 143 Main St., a retired restaurant worker, died Sunday, Nov. 4, at home.
Sister Elvira M. Celli
ATHOL - Sister Elvira M. "Vera" Celli, 75, of Somerville, formerly of Athol and Worcester, died Sunday, Nov. 4, in Mount Auburn Hospital, Cambridge, after an illness.
Dr. David E. Champagne, 85, retired podiatrist
WORCESTER - Dr. David E. Champagne, 85, of 17 Briarwood Circle, formerly of Shrewsbury, a World War II veteran and a retired podiatrist, died Sunday, Nov. 4, at home after a long illness.
Michael R. Coghlin, 72
WORCESTER - Michael R. Coghlin, 72, of 6 Wahnita St., formerly of 62 Stanton St., died Monday, Nov. 5, at his son's residence in Northbridge after an illness. Arthur S. Manzi & Son Funeral Home and Garden Chapel, 179 Shrewsbury St., is directing funeral arrangements, which are incomplete.
Cotton funeral
FITCHBURG - The funeral for Catherine E. (Carney) Cotton, 87, of 9 Wachusett Drive, Westminster, formerly of Fitchburg, who died Saturday, Nov. 3, will be held Wednesday, Nov. 7, from Smith - Mallahy - Masciarelli Funeral Home, 243 Water St., with a Mass at 11 a.m. in St. Bernard's Church, 240 Water St. Burial will be in St. Bernard's Cemetery. Calling hours are 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 6, in the funeral home.
Dr. John Wood Davis
WALNUT CREEK, Calif. - Dr. John Wood Davis, formerly of Berlin, Mass., and a former Navy captain, died Aug. 4, in Walnut Creek.
Sheila B. Dupree, 52
WORCESTER - Sheila B. Dupree, 52, of 154 June St., a retired anesthesiologist technician, died Sunday, Nov. 4, in UMass Memorial Medical Center - University Campus after an illness.
Rebecca Goldstein
PROVIDENCE - Rebecca (Golinkin) Goldstein of 134 Tenth St., formerly of Tahanto Road in Worcester, died Monday, Nov. 5, in Home and Hospice Care in Providence after a long illness.
Dr. Joseph A. Grande
WORCESTER - Dr. Joseph A. Grande, 88, of Alvarado Avenue, died Monday, Nov. 5, at home after a brief illness. Mercadante Funeral Home & Chapel, 370 Plantation St., is directing funeral arrangements, which are incomplete.
Shirley E. Hobby, 77
LEICESTER - Shirley E. (Gates) Hobby, 77, of 401 Pine St., a former proofreader and herb shop operator, died Sunday, Nov. 4, in the Hospice Residence, Worcester, after a long illness.
Florence C. Lepire, 82
WORCESTER - Florence C. (Suprenant) Lepire, 82, of 1050 Main St., died Monday, Nov. 5, at home after being stricken ill. O'Connor Brothers Funeral Home, 592 Park Ave., is directing funeral arrangements, which are incomplete.
Stephen A. Mazzilli, 84
FITCHBURG - Stephen A. Mazzilli, 84, of 94 Summer St., formerly of 450 North Main St., Leominster, a World War II veteran and a retired laborer, died Sunday, Nov. 4, in Hillcrest Nursing Home after an illness.
Alfred F. McHugh, 76
HUBBARDSTON - Alfred F. McHugh, 76, of 81 Highbridge Road, a World War II veteran, died Monday, Nov. 5, at home after an illness.
John J. Metivier, 79
GARDNER - John J. Metivier, 79, of 67 Century Way, died Monday, Nov. 5, in Heywood Hospital. John H. Mack Funeral Home, 91 Vernon St., is directing arrangements, which are incomplete.
Newlands funeral
MILLBURY - The funeral for Margaret A. (Bilodeau) Newlands, 60, of 33 Juniper Drive, who died Saturday, Nov. 3, will be held Wednesday, Nov. 7, from Callahan Brothers Funeral Home, 61 Myrtle St., Worcester, with a Mass at 10 a.m. in St. Brigid's Church, 59 Main St. Burial will be in St. Brigid's Cemetery. Calling hours are 2 to 4 and 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 6, in the funeral home.
Edward M. Parker, 47, entertainers' tour organizer
TISBURY - Edward M. Parker, 47, of Vineyard Haven, formerly of Worcester, who held several positions in the entertainment industry, died Sunday, Nov. 4, at home from cancer.
Jeannette M. Kenney - Pelletier, 82
AUBURN - Jeannette M. (King) Kenney - Pelletier, 82, of 37 Jerome Ave., died Sunday, Nov. 4, in Life Care Center of Auburn after an illness.
Phillips funeral
WORCESTER - The funeral service for Elizabeth C. Phillips, 77, of 20 Haviland St., who died, Saturday, Nov. 3, will be held Wednesday, Nov. 7, from Athy Memorial Home, 111 Lancaster St., with a Mass at 10 a.m. in Blessed Sacrament Church, 555 Pleasant St. Calling hours are from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 6, in the funeral home.
Phillip Portnoy, 89,
WESTBORO - Phillip Portnoy, 89, of Westboro, formerly of Newton and Revere, a former business owner and operator, died Sunday, Nov. 4, in Westboro Health Care Center.
Donat E. Pothier, 83
NORTHBRIDGE - Donat E. Pothier, 83, of Whitney Place, formerly of Elm Street, Whitinsville, died Monday, Nov. 5, in St. Vincent Hospital at Worcester Medical Center after an illness. Jackman Funeral Home, 12 Spring St., is directing arrangements, which are incomplete.
Richard T. Rice, 70
CHARLTON - Richard T. Rice, 70, of 9 Peaceful Lane, a retired collection adjuster, died Friday, Nov. 2, in Annapolis Hospital in Wayne, Mich., after being stricken ill.
David J. Roy, 53
LITTLETON - David J. Roy, 53, of 14 Nashoba Trail, formerly of Templeton, died Sunday, Nov. 4, in Beth Israel - Deaconess Medical Center, Boston.
Douglas R. Starrett, 81
ATHOL - Douglas R. Starrett, 81, of 219 Pleasant St., a retired company president and chief executive officer, died Monday, Nov. 5, in St. Vincent Hospital at Worcester Medical Center.
William A. Wells, 73
HUBBARDSTON - William A. Wells, 73, of 38 Williamsville Road, died Monday, Nov. 5, at home. Miles Funeral Home, 1158 Main St., Holden, is directing funeral arrangements, which are incomplete.
