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Christine F. Curtis
Jan 30, 2025
Christine F. Curtis, affectionately known as Tina, of Bellingham, MA, passed away on January 30, 2025, at the age of 76, surrounded by her loving family. Christine fought a courageous battle against ALS, demonstrating remarkable strength and resilience throughout her journey.
Born on October 10, 1948, in York, Maine, Christine was a daughter of the late Francis and Hilda (Moody) Fagan....
David B. Kender
Jan 27, 2025
David B. Kender, 67, of Worcester, formerly of Westborough, passed away on Monday, January 27, 2025, at home. He was the husband of the late Eileen (Donnellan) Kender.
Born in Worcester, he was the son of the late Robert and Myrtle (Wilcox) Kender. He was raised and educated in Westborough and was a 1976 graduate of Westborough High School.
David was a...
Edward M. Clasby
Jan 26, 2025
Edward “Ed” M. Clasby, 98, passed away peacefully at St. Vincent’s Hospital with family at his bedside on Sunday, January 26, 2025, at 2:32am. Ed was formerly a resident of Framingham, MA for more than 40 years, and most recently resided at The Willows Assisted Living Community in Westborough, MA. Ed will always be remembered for his ability to counsel...
Marelyn Davis
Jan 25, 2025
Marelyn Davis, 91, of Westborough, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 25, 2025, at home surrounded by her loving family.
Marelyn was born to her loving parents Evelyn and Jacob “Jack” Dana and siblings Eileen Wells and Eugene Dana; she carried their warmth and kindness with her throughout her life. In 1952, she married the love of her life; Frederick Davis,...
Richard J. Farrell, Sr.
Jan 23, 2025
“We must admit there will be music despite everything.” - Jack Gilbert
Richard “Dickie” Farrell passed away on January 23, 2025, at the age of 78. A beloved father, loyal friend, and doting grandfather, Rich was a man who lived life on his own terms.
Born in Leicester,...
Gabor S. Vermes
Jan 22, 2025
Gabor Vermes, 88, a longtime resident of Westborough, passed away peacefully on January 22, 2025. Gabor was born on May 5,1936 in Budapest, Hungary to the late Istvan and Maria (Andraska) Vermes. After graduating from college in Budapest, Gabor fought for the Hungarian Freedom Fighters during the Hungarian Uprising in 1956. He suffered significant wounds which brought him to a...
Simone Caron
Jan 19, 2025
Simone Caron, 84, of Westborough, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 19, 2025, at the Beaumont Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center in Westborough. Born on February 12, 1940 in Somerset, MA, she was a beloved daughter of the late Leo and Adela (Bouchard) Caron. She was raised and educated in Somerset, MA until her high school graduation. Simone then began...
George O. Roberts
Jan 19, 2025
On Sunday, January 19, 2025, the world lost a unique and remarkable man when George Owen Roberts, aged 92 years, passed away peacefully. George, known affectionately by some in the family as “Bud”, was born on April 5, 1932 in Holyoke, MA to George Irwin Roberts and Florence (Phoenix) Roberts (later Kellogg).
The family soon moved to the upper west side...
Gerard "Kenny" Gagnon
Jan 19, 2025
Gerard “Kenny” Gagnon, 80 passed away peacefully on January 19, 2025, surrounded by his beloved wife, Patsy (Higgins) and his loving family. Kenny died after battling a severe pneumonia with respiratory and cardiac complications.
Born in Quincy, MA Kenny was the son of the late Tim and Evie (Michael) Gagnon. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his daughter,...
Ernest Z. Sawyer, Jr.
Jan 19, 2025
With heavy hearts we share that Ernest Z. Sawyer, Jr, 96, a lifelong Northborough resident, passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2025 after a period of declining health. His beloved wife of 70 years, Evelyn (Mariano) Sawyer, passed away December 6, 2021. Raised in Northborough, he was the devoted son to his parents Ora and Ernest Z. Sawyer, Sr. the...
Earl H. Storey, Jr.
Jan 16, 2025
Earl “Henry” Storey, Jr., 77, a lifelong resident of Westborough, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 16, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Earl died after a courageous battle against leukemia, during which he fought with unwavering optimism and determination. He was the devoted husband of Kathleen M. (Colby) Storey.
Born in Worcester, Earl was the son of the late Earl...
Brenda E. Lord
Jan 15, 2025
Brenda E. (Lyle) Lord, 56, of Westborough passed away on Wednesday, January 15, following a fierce and graceful 3-year battle with glioblastoma. Brenda is survived by H. Richard Lord, her high school sweetheart and loving husband of 34 years and their three children, Bridget Lord and Maielise Lord both of Westborough and Audrey Van Heest and her husband Jack of...
Russell E. Atchue, Jr.
Jan 12, 2025
Russell E. Atchue, Jr., 73, of Westborough, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, January 12, 2025, at home.
Born in Worcester, he was the son of the late Russell and Frances (Bombard) Atchue. He was raised and educated in Westborough and was a graduate of Westborough High School.
In the mid 1970’s he served with the Army National Guard attaining the rank of...
Susan Hathaway-Blois
Jan 9, 2025
Susan (Butterfield) Hathaway-Blois, 78, born in Providence, Rhode Island passed away peacefully on January 9, 2025, surrounded by family. She was the beloved wife of Dexter P. Blois, with whom she shared 43 wonderful years of marriage.
Susan was the daughter of the late Gilbert and Harriett (Arakelian) Butterfield and sister to the late Carol Butterfield and Nancy Butterfield Doolittle. She...
Gary Fugere
Jan 8, 2025
Gary Fugere, 78, of Worcester, MA passed away on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at UMass Hospital after a lengthy illness.
He was predeceased by his parents Donald (Bunny) Fugere and Maud (Parker) Fugere. Also predeceased by his grandparents Amos Fugere and Aurelia Catherine Murry and Charles Parker and Edith (Pluffe) Parker.
His brother Donald Joseph Fugere and his son Paul David Fugere...
Kathleen M. Farrar
Dec 31, 2024
Kathleen Mary Farrar, 63, passed away peacefully on December 31st, 2024. She is survived by her children and their spouses; Jeffrey and Jillian, Daniel and Lauren, Nicholas and Cassandra, her son Michael, as well as former husband David Farrar. Her legacy continues through her cherished granddaughters; Sadie, Lucy, Colette, Savannah and grand-dog Bain. Her siblings and their families; Michael, Eurice,...
Nancy M. Pilla-Shanley
Dec 25, 2024
Nancy Marie “Nina” Pilla-Shanley, 77, of Westborough, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 25, 2024, Christmas Day, at the Rose Monahan Hospice Home in Worcester.
She is survived by her loving husband, of 35 years, Dr. James Shanley, Sr.; three cherished stepsons; James (Tracy Mercer) of Windham, NH, Jason (Donna) of Londonderry, NH, and Padraic (Kimberley) of Pembroke, MA, Andreana Santangelo...
Angela Rose Dugard
Dec 24, 2024
Angela Rose “Angie” Dugard, 37, of Westborough, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 24, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.
Born in Worcester, she is the daughter of Edward and Carol (Goodwin) Dugard of Westborough.
Angie attended The Charles River Center in Needham.
In addition to her parents she is survived by her brother, Jacob “Jake” Dugard and his wife Sydney “Syd” Dugard...
Daniel R. Allard
Dec 20, 2024
Daniel R. Allard, 34, of Westborough and formerly of Sutton, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, December 20, 2024, at the New England Baptist Hospital in Boston. He was the devoted & loved husband of Melissa L. (Gofforth) Allard.
Daniel's services will be held at our UPTON Funeral Home location.
For his complete obituary, service details and online tribute, please visit the following...
Elaine J. Sanborn
Dec 15, 2024
Elaine J. Sanborn, 95, of Westborough, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on Sunday, December 15, 2024. She was the wife of the late Allison Q. (Al) Sanborn, whom she met at the University of New Hampshire (UNH) and married on April 19, 1952, in Providence, RI.
Born on October 26, 1929 in Providence, RI, Elaine was the daughter of the...
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