Kelly Cremation & Funeral Care

10/09/2025

Steven Howard Quarfordt

Steven Howard QuarfordtSteven Howard Quarfordt, of Worcester, MA passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 21, 2025, in the presence of his family at Mass General Hospital, Boston.Born on July 30, 1935, to Agnes and Howard Quarfordt, Steve spent his entire “growing up” years at one single address in Elmhurst, NY. He is survived by his wife of 71 years June Didomizio Quarfordt, who he married on February 25, 1961, his sister Kersten Wehrenberg, his four grandchildren, Sharon, Dawn Steve and...

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10/09/2025

Justin P. Nugent

Justin Philip Nugent, 42, of Worcester, Massachusetts, passed away on October 6, 2025, in his hometown. Born on April 25, 1983, in Worcester, Justin spent his life rooted in the community that shaped him. He was a devoted father to Alexis, Samuel, and Zachary, and partner to his fiancé Sara Hickson — roles he cherished above all else. His love for his children was boundless; he would do anything to ensure their happiness and well-being. Family was the cornerstone of...

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10/07/2025

Conner L Brochu

Conner L. BrochuNovember 29, 1993-October 3, 2025Conner Brochu, 31 of Worcester, MA passed away unexpectedly at home Friday night October 3, 2025. Conner leaves behind his father Greg Brochu and his wife Tracey of Ledyard, CT; his mother Tammie Brochu from Worcester whom he also lived with; his sister Alexandra Brochu; his nephew Kaiden and niece Audrina all from Dudley, MA. His Uncle Bucky Banks and Aunt Syliva Kulp both from South Carolina. Conner is predeceased by his paternal grandparents...

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10/07/2025

Ana Claudia (de Almeida) Schultz

Though Ana Claudia Shultz was from Worcester, she planted many seeds throughout her journey, nourishing different chapters, paths and places of her life.Her heart was so grand, welcoming, warm and nonjudgmental. Her hands always giving, pouring and spreading love in all she does, especially in her cooking! Because of course, the kitchen is the heart of the home.On September 21, 1971 a beautiful soul was born in Joao Pinheiro, Minas Gerais, Brazil. The beauty in her spirit lived so freely,...

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10/03/2025

Christopher Lynn Jones

HUDSON - Christopher Lynn Jones, known lovingly as Chris, Dad, Papa, Pastor Chris, and Friend, passed away on September 26, 2025, in Marlborough, Massachusetts, at the age of 65. His final days were marked by a complicated illness, but he was surrounded by love, prayers, laughter, and family.Born on September 22, 1960, in Independence, Missouri, Chris was raised in Bixby, Oklahoma. Immediately after his birth, his mother dedicated him to God, naming him Christopher, meaning “to bear Christ.” This was...

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10/01/2025

Theresa Ann Reidy

AUBURN - Theresa Ann Reidy passed away on September 24, 2025. She was born on February 10, 1941 to Agnes (Trudell) Reidy and Dennis Reidy. She attended Worcester Public and Parochial schools. Terry was a barber and a talented seamstress. She owned the Auburn Fitting Room for alterations and dry cleaning. She was an avid golfer and most recently belonged to Green Hill Golf Course and Worcester County Women’s Golf League. She owned a home in Summerfield, FL and enjoyed...

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09/28/2025

We are deeply honored to share for the third consecutive year, Kelly Cremation & Funeral Care has received the Pursuit of Excellence Award from the National Funeral Directors Association. Being selected by our peers in the funeral industry makes this especially meaningful as it is presented to only a select group of funeral homes across the country who demonstrate an ongoing commitment to the professional and ethical standards, our staff, the families we serve and to our community at large.

09/26/2025

Henry Parker Hirschel

DEERFIELD - Henry Parker Hirschel, 78, of Deerfield, MA passed away peacefully on September 12, 2025. He grew up in Boston and graduated from Boston Latin School in 1966 and attended The University of Massachusetts (UMASS) at Amherst graduating with the class of 1970. During the National Science Foundation’s Operation Deepfreeze 73 he worked for six months as a field assistant at McMurdo Station, Antarctica. Returning from Antarctica he settled on Cape Cod. After five years employment at Woods Hole...

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09/23/2025

Jeffrey Alan Kallio

JEFFREY ALAN KALLIOJeffrey Alan Kallio, known to many as Jeff, was born in Holden, Massachusetts, to William and Norma Kallio. He was the third of four children and the only son, sibling to Kimberlee Morrow, Julie Lemon, and Jennifer Kallio.In 1984, Jeff joined the Navy, a chapter in his life where he met and married his first wife, Isabelle Kallio (Agnes). Together, they shared 18 years and raised three daughters: Erika, Erin, and Jordan Kallio. Jeff later shared 20 years...

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09/23/2025

Dr. Hemasundra Reddy Duggireddy

In Loving Memory of Dr. Hemasundra Reddy Duggireddy (“Hema” / “Dr. D”)December 31, 1974 - September 22, 2025It is with profound sorrow, yet with immense love and gratitude, that we share the passing of Hema, formally known as Dr. Hemasundra Reddy Duggireddy and affectionately as Hema or Dr. D. To his family, he was a loving husband and father. To his patients and colleagues, an outstanding dentist. To his staff, the best boss they had ever known. To his friends,...

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09/23/2025

Carol Kozlowski

MILLBURY - Carol A. (Guinto) MacRae Kozlowski, age 72, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 15th surrounded by her loving family. Born in Worcester, Massachusetts, she was daughter of the late George Guinto and Pearl (Derosier) Guinto.Carol is survived and will be deeply missed by her son, Thomas Guinto and his wife Shelley and her three granddaughters, Mia, Samantha and Cecilia of West Boylston, MA; four siblings, Robert Guinto and his wife Sandy of Conway, SC, Eileen Coyle of Kent,...

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09/18/2025

Mariellen Vignot French

AUBURN - Mariellen French (née Vignot) passed peacefully from this Earth on August 20, 2025, in Worcester, Massachusetts.She was born in New London, CT on July 21, 1940. She spent her formative years finding ways to get in trouble with her cousin Wayne, who lived just across the driveway. They walked on the sticky tarred flat roof of their grandmother’s store (forbidden), laid on their backs in the middle of Long Hill Road (dangerous) and played in the lye bin...

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