<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-16"?> <rss xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" xmlns:xsd="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema" version="2.0"> <channel> <description>O'Connor Brothers Funeral Home provides online obituaries, funeral notices, condolences, tributes and death notices - powered by the national CurrentObituary.com database.</description> <item> <description>Norma M. (Sheeran) Jones passed away at Brookhaven Assisted Care West Brookfield, on October 30, 2026 at age 94. Born in Worcester, Norma was the only daughter of John and Esther (Walcott) Sheeran. She was predeceased by her husband Charles W. Jones. Norma was predeceased by sons Gary and William Bottcher. She leaves her son Dennis Bottcher and his wife Anne Marie of Sturbridge, her daughter Kelly (Jones) Muhr, wife of Michael Muhr of Shirley, Maine, grandchildren Jesse Bottcher of Spencer, Brooke (Bottcher)Putelis of Auburn, Jeffrey Bottcher of  Rangley, Maine, Kerri (Bottcher) Corriveau of Sturbridge, John Bottcher of Millbury, Nicholas Muhr and Amanda Muhr of Maine and ten great-grandchildren. She doted on each one, and delighted in catching up with the goings-on of every child. Norma also leaves several nieces and nephews.  Norma is survived by her brother Kenneth Sheeran of Punta Gorda, Florida, and was predeceased by her brothers John and Robert Sheeran. Norma was devoted to her parents, and cared for both lovingly. She and her husband Charlie moved to Rutland upon her parents passing, where she lived for 25 years until recently relocating to Sturbridge. She truly saw the good in everyone, dismissing the idea that people might be anything other than well-meaning. She was content in life to be a daughter, a sister, a wife, a mother and a grandmother, never feeling the need to step out into the world to be heard beyond her own home. Her pleasures were simple and always revolved around children. She was the matriarch the family turned to in times of joy and sadness.  Norma s kindness and generosity will be sorely missed by all who knew her. Her visitation is Thursday, November 5th from 9:30 until 10:30 a.m. in O'CONNOR BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME, 592 Park Avenue, Worcester followed by her funeral service at 10:30 a.m. Burial will follow in St. John's Cemetery, 260 Cambridge Street, Worcester.</description> <enclosure length="0" type="image/jpeg" url="https://currentobitwebstorage.blob.core.windows.net/004/ce1f752043d146649407f28be8d7a4db.jpg" /> <link>https://www.currentobituary.com/member/obit/303583</link> <pubDateParsed>2026-11-05T00:58:41.0353622Z</pubDateParsed> <title>Norma M. Jones&lt;br/&gt;Oct 30, 2026</title> </item> <item> <description>Kathleen P. (Early) Ferguson, 80, of Hull, MA died Friday, October 30th at St. Mary Healthcare surrounded by her loving family. She is survived by her husband of 57 years, John P. Ferguson; her sons, Andrew Ferguson and his wife, Heather Ransom-Ferguson of Windham, NH and Brian Ferguson and his wife, Heather Hagan-Ferguson of Rutland; and her grandchildren, Connor, Nathan, Charlotte and Madison. She also leaves three sisters, Miriam  Mim Mitchell of Shrewsbury, Joanne Stafford and her husband, Brendan of Dennisport, and Bernadette Servideo and her husband, James of Worcester; her sisters-in-law, Geraldine Ryan, Jane Ferguson, Julie Ferguson, and Beth Nugent; her brother-in-law, Michael Ferguson and his partner, Michelle Hall and many nephews and nieces. She was predeceased by her sister-in-law and brother in-laws Judy and Jack Folan, Vinny Mitchell, Wayne Nugent, Donna Ferguson, and Dan Ryan. Kathleen was born in Worcester the daughter of John P. and Miriam (McDonald) Early and graduated from St. Peter s High School. She continued her education at Worcester State College, where she earned two master s degrees. With a natural gift for working with young children and a passion for early childhood education, Kathleen dedicated 40 years to the Worcester Public Schools as a preschool and kindergarten teacher, primarily at Heard Street and City View Schools. Her creativity, patience, and ability to connect with children made her a beloved educator who touched the lives of countless students and families throughout her career. Kathleen was a former member of Prince of Peace Church, where she was actively involved in parish life. She devoted her time to running and teaching the religious education program, coordinating the altar servers, and organizing church trips. Her dedication to the church reflected her generous spirit and willingness to bring people together. Kathleen cherished her summers spent at Nantasket Beach, where she especially looked forward to the Fourth of July celebrations and the memories made with family and friends. An avid Boston Red Sox fan, she enjoyed watching baseball, even her grandsons little league teams. She also loved traveling, with her trip to Alaska holding a special place in her heart. Kathleen was always up for a good game of cards, especially Texas Hold em, and enjoyed the fun, laughter, and friendly competition that came with it. She enjoyed a good yard sale. Throughout her life, Kathleen had a remarkable ability to form lasting friendships. The friendships she and John developed while living at Ace Capeders Park in Lithia, Florida, grew into relationships that were much more than friendships; they became family. She treasured those special bonds and the wonderful memories they created together. Above all, Kathleen's greatest joy was her family, especially her grandchildren. She cherished every opportunity to spend time with them, creating memories filled with love, laughter, and togetherness. Her warmth, creativity, and devotion to those she loved will be fondly remembered by all who had the pleasure of knowing her. Her visitation is Friday, November 6th beginning at 10:00 a.m. in O CONNOR BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME, 592 Park Avenue followed by her funeral service at 12:00 p.m. Burial will be at a later date in Worcester County Memorial Park, Paxton. </description> <enclosure length="0" type="image/jpeg" url="https://currentobitwebstorage.blob.core.windows.net/004/979460545df94743bfbc66fd7f5b388b.jpeg" /> <link>https://www.currentobituary.com/member/obit/303608</link> <pubDateParsed>2026-11-05T00:58:41.0353622Z</pubDateParsed> <title>Kathleen P. Ferguson&lt;br/&gt;Oct 30, 2026</title> </item> <item> <description>William J. Davin, 80, of Worcester died Tuesday, October 27th at home surrounded by his family. His wife of 54 years, Dorothy (Moreau) Davin died in January. He leaves his children, Richard M. Davin and his wife, Lisa of Auburn, Michael P. Davin and his wife, Shannon of Ohio, Keith W. Davin and his wife, Carissa with whom he lived, and Kerry L. DiPilato and her husband, Vincent of Shrewsbury; his brother, Robert Davin of Holden; his sister, Barbara Beer of West Brookfield whom he had a special bond with; fourteen grandchildren, including Faith who lived with him and took wonderful care of him and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brother, Richard and his brother in law, George Beer. He was born in Worcester, the son of Paul R. and Catherine, E. (McCann) Davin. William proudly served his country in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam Era. Following his military service, he went on to work as a corrections officer at the Worcester House of Correction, where he dedicated more than 25 years before retiring. William attended Mass at Christ the King Church and was a man of faith in his own way. He had a love for horse racing and especially enjoyed trips to Rockingham Park and Suffolk Downs. He also enjoyed playing Keno, a good game of gin with his family, and spending time playing solitaire. Some of William's fondest memories were made at Whalom Park, where he loved playing the midway games and rarely came home without five or ten stuffed animals to show for his efforts. In his younger years, he worked at the Denholm building in Worcester, where he put his talents to use as a professional gift wrapper. An avid sports fan, William especially loved baseball. When his children were younger, he could often be found playing wiffle ball with them, creating memories they would cherish for years to come. He also spent time coaching farm league baseball, sharing his love of the game with young players. William had a special place in his heart for his beloved dog, Roxy and Cat Cici, and enjoyed taking walks through the neighborhood with his four-legged companions. Known for his flirtatious personality and playful sense of humor, he had a way of bringing a smile to those around him. Above all, William enjoyed life's simple pleasures, whether it was a day at the racetrack, a family card game, or time spent with those he loved. He will be remembered for his spirited personality, his love of family, and the many memories he leaves behind. His funeral is Monday, November 2nd at 9:00 a.m. in Christ the King Church, 1052 Pleasant Street, Worcester (Please go directly to church) followed by burial in Worcester County Memorial Park, 217 Richards Avenue, Paxton. There are no calling hours. </description> <enclosure length="0" type="image/jpeg" url="https://currentobitwebstorage.blob.core.windows.net/004/6dc774ebce0e47579f6ed53642a6d55e.jpeg" /> <link>https://www.currentobituary.com/member/obit/303574</link> <pubDateParsed>2026-11-05T00:58:41.0353622Z</pubDateParsed> <title>William Davin&lt;br/&gt;Oct 27, 2026</title> </item> <item> <description>Kathleen I. (Mulhearn) Smith, 76, of Worcester died Monday, October 26th at home. Her husband, George J. Smith died in 1982. She leaves her son, Mark Smith and his wife, Angela of Worcester; her daughter, Terra Gilbert of Worcester; her brother, James Mulhearn of Worcester; her grandson, Shaun Gilbert and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her sister, Doreen Glidewell. She was born in Worcester, the daughter of Arthur K. and Beverly J. (Sanderson) Mulhearn. Kathleen was a graduate of Burncoat High School and later attended Salter School. She dedicated 20 years of her career to St. Vincent Hospital, where she worked as a financial counselor until her retirement in 2019. Kathleen found joy in life's simple pleasures, especially the time she spent with those she loved. She enjoyed birdwatching with Brady, relaxing trips to the beach, camping adventures, and visits to Arizona. She loved playing cards and games, watching movies, and sharing stories that brought laughter and cherished memories to family gatherings. Above all, Kathleen treasured spending quality time with her family and her beloved animals, who held a special place in her heart. She will be fondly remembered for her love of storytelling, her appreciation for life's little moments, and the wonderful memories she created with those closest to her. Funeral services and burial in Worcester County Memorial Park, Paxton will be private. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the National Kidney Foundation, 209 W Central St, Natick, MA 01760.</description> <enclosure length="0" type="image/jpeg" url="https://currentobitwebstorage.blob.core.windows.net/004/841e5f4c5fc34ea4bbf96e08c1a37208.jpeg" /> <link>https://www.currentobituary.com/member/obit/303546</link> <pubDateParsed>2026-11-05T00:58:41.0353622Z</pubDateParsed> <title>Kathleen I. Smith&lt;br/&gt;Oct 26, 2026</title> </item> <item> <description>Charles T. Hannon, 94, of Auburn passed away on Sunday, October 25th. He joins his bride Carole (Marchessault); his great granddaughter, Charlotte; his sister, Helen and many other family members. He leaves behind his son, James Hannon and his wife, Melissa; his daughter, Eileen Tarini and his grandchildren, Eric Hannon, and his wife, Gillian, Erin Gough and her husband, Shawn, Cameron Tarini, and his fiancé, Meghan, Jennifer Tarini and her fiancé, A.J. and Patrick Hannon and his fiancé, Haley. He also leaves behind three great grandchildren, Waylon, Maisy and Maia; three sisters, MaryAnn Hannon, Kathy Hannon, and Cindy Paradis and her husband, Kenny along with many nieces and nephews. Charlie was born in Worcester, the son of Charles T. and Helen A. (Personis) Hannon and graduated from South High in 1951. He was a proud Army Veteran and served in the Korean War where he received the Bronze Star and the Combat Infantry Badge. In 1957, he joined the Worcester Police Department and served until he retired in 1996 as a Captain and Acting Deputy Chief. When he wasn t working you could find him on one of the baseball fields coaching in the Auburn Little League for 39 years. He also spent time relaxing with Carole at his house on Cape Cod. His funeral is Friday, October 30th from O CONNOR BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME, 592 Park Avenue, Worcester with his Mass at 10:00 a.m. in St. Joseph s Church, 194 Oxford Street North, Auburn. Burial will follow in St. John s Cemetery, 260 Cambridge Street, Worcester. Calling hours are Thursday, October 29th from 4:00 until 7:00 p.m. in the funeral home. Flowers may be sent or memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. </description> <enclosure length="0" type="image/jpeg" url="https://currentobitwebstorage.blob.core.windows.net/004/96e7c81d5d0a4241826e84837f54aab3.jpeg" /> <link>https://www.currentobituary.com/member/obit/303492</link> <pubDateParsed>2026-11-05T00:58:41.0353622Z</pubDateParsed> <title>Charles Hannon&lt;br/&gt;Oct 25, 2026</title> </item> <item> <description>En memoria de Arnibio Fontanez-Rivera,  Primo Noviembre 6, 1954  Octubre 23, 2026 Con profundo pesar, despedimos a Arnibio Fontanez-Rivera, cariñosamente conocido como  Primo , hijo de Arnibio Fontanez y Carmen Rivera, quien falleció el 23 de Octubre de 2026, a los 71 años. Nacido en Aguas Buenas, Puerto Rico, se mudo a Fitchburg, MA y después encontró su hogar en la ciudad de Worcester, MA. Será recordado por su generosidad, su fortaleza, su dedicación al trabajo y el cariño que les brindó a tantas personas a lo largo de su vida. Primo era un hombre callado, de los que preferían observar y escuchar antes que hablar. Aunque no siempre expresaba mucho con palabras, era muy atento y se fijaba en detalles que a otros quizás les pasaban por alto. Cuando alguien necesitaba ayuda, no hacía falta pedírselo dos veces. Primo estaba ahí, dispuesto a echar una mano y ayudar en lo que pudiera. Era un hombre trabajador y generoso que demostraba su cariño con hechos. Claro, también tenía su carácter y era bastante terco, algo que seguramente muchos recordarán con una sonrisa. Pero esa era parte de su manera de ser. Detrás de ese carácter había un hombre fuerte, servicial y de gran corazón. Disfrutaba de la música, de compartir con la gente y, sobre todo, de contar historias de cuando era joven y de cómo eran las cosas en aquellos tiempos. Le gustaba recordar sus vivencias y compartirlas con los demás. También tenía un gran talento para la pintura, y su hermosa caligrafía era otra de las cosas que lo hacían especial. Una de las cosas más bonitas de la vida de Primo fue la familia que encontró en las personas que lo rodearon de cariño y lo hicieron sentir como uno de los suyos. Se ganó un lugar muy especial en nuestros corazones y lo quisimos como uno más de los nuestros. Porque, al final, la familia también es esa gente que llega a nuestras vidas, nos acompaña y se queda en nuestro corazón para siempre. Hoy lo despedimos con tristeza, pero también con gratitud por haber tenido la dicha de compartir parte de nuestras vidas con él. Nos quedan sus historias, su amor por la música, sus pinturas, su hermosa letra y tantos recuerdos que algún día nos harán sonreír incluso cuando lo extrañemos. También nos queda el ejemplo de un hombre que siempre estuvo dispuesto a ayudar a los demás y que daba sin esperar nada a cambio. Su ausencia dejará un vacío profundo, pero su recuerdo vivirá en cada historia que contemos, en cada momento que compartimos y en el corazón de quienes tuvimos la dicha de conocerlo y quererlo. Descansa en paz, Primo. Gracias por los recuerdos, por cada mano que tendiste y por el cariño que dejaste en nuestras vidas. Siempre serás parte de nuestra familia y vivirás por siempre en nuestros corazones. Le sobreviven sus hijas, Yamilka Fontanez y Dinette Hernández, su hijo, Arny Fontanez, sus nietos, Arniellys Fontanez, Yamieliz Nevarez, Mikayla Nevarez y Yariel Nevarez, su ahijada, Shanik Torres, y su mejores amigas, Marisol Gonzalez y Araminta Rosario además de otros familiares, seres queridos y amistades que guardarán con cariño su recuerdo. Velatorio: Domingo, Noviembre 1, 2026 De 4:00-6:00 p.m. O'Connor Brothers Funeral Home 592 Park Avenue Worcester, MA 01603 In Loving Memory of Arnibio Fontanez-Rivera,  Primo November 6, 1954  October 23, 2026 It is with heavy hearts that we say goodbye to Arnibio Fontanez-Rivera, affectionately known as  Primo, son of the late Arnibio Fontanez and Carmen Rivera, who passed away on October 23, 2026, at the age of 71. Born in Aguas Buenas, Puerto Rico, Primo later moved to Fitchburg, before eventually finding his home in the city of Worcester, MA. He will be remembered for his generosity, strength, dedication to hard work, and the kindness he showed to so many people throughout his life. Primo was a quiet man who preferred to observe and listen rather than speak. Although he did not always express himself freely with words, he was attentive and noticed things others might overlook. When someone needed help, they didn't have to ask him twice. Primo was there, always willing to lend a hand and help in any way he could. He was a hardworking and generous man who showed his love through his actions. Of course, he had a strong personality and could be quite stubborn at times, something many will surely remember with a smile. But that was simply part of who he was. Behind that stubbornness was a strong, dependable man with a generous spirit and a good heart. He enjoyed music, spending time with others, and, above all, sharing stories about his younger years and what life was like back then. He loved reminiscing about his experiences and passing those memories along to others. He was also a talented painter, and his beautiful handwriting was another special quality that made him uniquely himself. One of the most beautiful parts of Primo s life was the family he found in the people who surrounded him with love and welcomed him as one of their own. He earned a special place in our hearts, and we loved him dearly. Because, in the end, he taught us that family is not soley defined by ties of blood, but that it is also made up of the people who come into our lives, walk beside us through our experiences, and remain in our hearts forever. Today, we say goodbye with sadness, but also with gratitude for the privilege of having shared a part of our lives with him. We will cherish his stories, his love of music, his paintings, his beautiful handwriting, and the countless memories that will one day bring smiles to our faces even as we miss him. We will also carry with us the example he set as a man who was always willing to help others and give freely without expecting anything in return. His absence will leave a profound void, but his memory will live on in every story we tell, in the moments we shared, and in the hearts of all those who had the privilege of knowing and loving him. Rest in peace, Primo. Thank you for the memories, for every helping hand you extended, and for the love you brought into our lives. You will always be part of our family and will live forever in our hearts. He is survived by his daughters, Yamilka Fontanez and Dinette Hernández; his son, Arny Fontanez; his grandchildren, Arniellys Fontanez, Yamieliz Nevarez, Mikayla Nevarez, and Yariel Nevarez; his goddaughter, Shanik Torres; and his best friends, Marisol Gonzalez and Araminta Rosario, along with other family members, loved ones, and friends who will cherish his memory. Wake and Visiting Hours Sunday, November 1, 2026 4:00 p.m.  6:00 p.m. O'Connor Brothers Funeral Home 592 Park Avenue Worcester, MA 01603 </description> <enclosure length="0" type="image/jpeg" url="https://currentobitwebstorage.blob.core.windows.net/004/ec664f1768694959822f5548300ed392.jpg" /> <link>https://www.currentobituary.com/member/obit/303537</link> <pubDateParsed>2026-11-05T00:58:41.0353622Z</pubDateParsed> <title>Arnibio Fontanez-Rivera&lt;br/&gt;Oct 23, 2026</title> </item> <lastBuildDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2026 00:58:41 UTC</lastBuildDate> <link>/member/4</link> <title>CurrentObituary.com RSS feed for O'Connor Brothers Funeral Home</title> <pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2026 00:58:41 UTC</pubDate> <webMaster>webmaster@currentobituary.com</webMaster> </channel> </rss>