Our Staff

Dirsa-Mori Funeral homes StaffFrom Left: Gayle Kendrick, Dennis Fryc, Mary Jewett, Darren Nowlan,
Brian McSherry and Barbara Kazmierczak

Barbara Kazmierczak - Licensed Funeral Director is graduated from the New England Institute at Mount Ida College, Newton, MA. A life long Worcester resident, she worked as a Registered Nurse graduating from Worcester Hahnemann Hospital School of Nursing, received her Bachelors in Science from Assumption College and Masters in Business Administration from Anna Maria College. Before joining her husband Jack Kazlauskas on a part-time basis she worked in hospital administration, nursing education and pharmaceutical regulation throughout the country. She is a member of the Grafton Hill Business Association, a Board member of the Friends of the Worcester Senior Center as well as a member of the Arts Committee of the International Conference of Funeral Service Examining Boards.

Mary Jewett - Licensed Funeral Director is a long time Worcester resident currently living in Southborough, Mary has worked in funeral service for over fifty years. She is a specialist in restorative science and cosmetic art. She is a graduate of the New England Institute. Through her career she has been instrumental in assisting and teaching many funeral directors. In 2007 she received the Distinguished Alum Award from the New England Institute at Mount Ida College for her outstanding career and dedicated service to the community.

Brian McSherry, Licensed Funeral Director and Certified Funeral Service Practitioner. Born and raised in Waterbury, Connecticut, Brian graduated from Assumption College with a degree in Sociology prior to attending the New England Institute at Mount Ida College. Before moving to Worcester to join Morin Funeral Home in 1984 to work with Adelard Morin, he worked at Shauthnessy Brothers Funeral Home in Connecticut. Along with his wife Christine and three children he has become a longtime Worcester resident. He is a Eucharistic minister and member of the Knights of Columbus.

Memberships Include:

  • Massachusetts Funeral directors Association
  • National Funeral Directors Association
  • Selected Independent Funeral Homes
  • Grafton Hill Business Association
  • Worcester First Local Business Association