OBITUARY LISTINGS

Aug 5, 2022

Wang ChaYun (왕차연) passed on peacefully August 5, 2022 at the lunar calendar age of 90 in Marlborough, Massachusetts, USA. She was born on the 19th of February in 1933 as a Korean during the tumultuous wartime period of occupation and cultural survival of colonialism when Japan invaded the Empire of Korea, the daughter of a farmer...

Jul 31, 2022

George DeVries, 90, of Westborough, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 31, 2022 at Marlborough Hospital. He was the husband of Nancy A. (Dufries) DeVries to whom he was married for 66 years.

Born in Northbridge, he was the son of the late Andrew and Wilhelmina (DeBoer) DeVries. He was a graduate of Uxbridge High School and...

Jul 30, 2022

Martin Ingmar Soderlund, 88, passed away quietly surrounded by his family at U.Mass Medical Center.  He was born May 3,1934 in Portom, Finland, the son of Nestor Harold and Elvi Naemi Soderlund.

Martin graduated as class president from Worcester Vocational Technical High School in 1954. Following graduation, he served in the Navy. He married his sweetheart, Shirley...

Jul 28, 2022

Robert Aldo Cibelli, Sr., 91, formerly of Southborough and Marlborough, passed away on Thursday, July 28, 2022, at home surrounded by his family. Bob was the husband of the late Jane E. (Conway) Cibelli.

Born in Southborough, he was the son of the late Aldo and Eunice (Fay) Cibelli. He was raised and educated in Southborough and...

Jul 27, 2022

Antoinette Weeden (Orlando), 88, of Spring Hill, Florida, passed away on Wednesday, July 27, 2022 at home. She was the beloved wife of the late Ronald D. Weeden.

Born in Westborough, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Antoinette (Antonio) Orlando. She was educated in Westborough schools and was a graduate of Westborough High School. ...

Jul 22, 2022

Joseph Bernard Doyle (86) of Westborough passed away peacefully on July 22, 2022. His beloved wife of 55 years Simmi (Tankle) Doyle passed away just two months later on September 20, 2022. He is survived by his daughter Susan Doyle of Westborough, and daughter Leslie Doyle and son-in-law Kyle Mann of Sherborn.

Joe will be dearly remembered...

Jul 7, 2022

Donna J. René, 71, of Westborough, passed away on July 7th, 2022, after a courageous battle with ALS.

Born in Worcester, she was the middle child of the late Ernest and Mary (Dickie) René. She graduated from St. Peter’s High School and went on to Salter School where she honed her secretarial skills that led to her...

Jul 4, 2022

In Loving Memory of Joan R. (deHaan) Brady, 83, of Oxford, and formerly of Westborough, who passed away peacefully at home with her loving family around her.

Joan was the beloved wife of the late Richard (Dick) Brady. She is survived by her sister Gail Belinskas and her husband Stan; her children, Colleen (Paul), Dean (Anh); her...

Jul 1, 2022

David M. Cox, 79, of Shrewsbury, formerly of Westborough, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 1, 2022 at Christopher House of Worcester. He was the beloved husband of Jacqueline M. (Spencer) Cox.  Dave led a life full of service making an impact on youth, colleagues, family & the many friends he made along the way, who will miss him...

Jun 20, 2022

Donald M. Scheiner, 90, entered into rest on Monday, June 20, 2022. He was the beloved husband of the late Eleanor (Zelvin) Scheiner. Devoted father of Leslie Jaffe and Roberta Hall. Also survived by four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

A private graveside service was held at B’nai Brith Cemetery, Worcester.

Jun 13, 2022

Jacquelyn E. Towne-Silverstein, 87, of Grafton, formerly of Westborough, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 13, 2022 at home. She was the wife of the late Jerry L. Silverstein and John H. Towne.

Born in Uxbridge, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Lily May (Gaudette) Marshall. She was raised and educated in Uxbridge and...

Jun 9, 2022

Michael David O’Neil, 71, of Westborough, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 9, 2022 at home. He was the husband of Maristela A. (Silva) O’Neil.

Born in Boston, he was the son of the late Malcolm and Doris (White) O’Neil.

During the Vietnam Era he served with the United States Army attaining the...

Jun 4, 2022

George D. Colwell, 93, of Upton, MA, formerly of Westborough, MA, died peacefully at home on Saturday, June 4, 2022.  He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather.

George was born on February 15, 1929, and raised in Worcester, MA, by Chesley D. and Bernice B. Colwell. He is survived by his loving wife of 69 years,...

May 31, 2022

Marilyn Morton Hartke, 89, passed away peacefully on May 31, 2022 in Worcester, MA. Marilyn loved her large extended family unconditionally, was a tireless letter-writer, loved to laugh, and inspired devotion and joy in all who knew her.

She leaves behind her daughters Linda of Westborough, MA, Janet (Mark Bowser) of Dover, MA, and Sue (Anna Bowman)...

May 31, 2022

Robert E. Borglund born September 6, 1928, died May 31, 2022. Bob, or 'Bunky' as his family called him, was born in Worcester on September 6, 1928.  He was the son of Robert E. Borglund and Mary (Penny) Borglund. He was predeceased by his sisters Elizabeth M. Cordella and Janice A. Parretti, and his brother Alan P. Borglund.  Some...

May 21, 2022

Steven York Beck

It is with our family’s great sorrow that we announce the passing of Steve Beck on May 21, 2022.  Steve is survived by his wife Diana, daughter Natalie and son Andrew; his father William Beck and wife Yong Hui of Gardner, MA; brother Gerald (Jerry) Beck and wife Judy of Holderness, NH; brother Timothy...

May 20, 2022

Marie “Rose” Donovan, 89, of Westborough, passed away on Friday, May 20, 2022 with her loving family at her side.

Born in Thompson, CT, she was the daughter of the late Euclide and Jeannette (Laroche) Sarrette. She was raised and educated at a Catholic Academy in Webster.

Rose was the “heart” of her family.  A...

May 14, 2022

Arthur B. Matson, Jr., 94, formerly of Hopkinton, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 14, 2022 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Nancy C. (Matson) Matson with whom he shared 63 years of marriage.

Born in Worcester, he was the son of the late Arthur and Lillian (Skarin) Matson. He was...

May 13, 2022

Hannah Walker of Westboro, passed away on Friday, May 13, 2022 at the age of 90.  She was one of the eight children of Bella McCall, Boston and Andrew E. Ogg Sr, Scotland.

She graduated from Plymouth High School in 1950, then went on to Westboro School of Nursing.  She was a nurse for 44 years in...

May 8, 2022

Richard “Dick” Diehl, 94, of Westborough MA, passed away on Sunday, May 8, 2022 at the Notre Dame Long Term Care Center in Worcester, MA. Richard was predeceased by his beloved wife Connie (Fallon) Diehl. Born in Poughkeepsie, NY on July 21,1927, he was the son of the late Philip and Ethel (Lawson) Diehl. During WWII, Richard served with...