OBITUARY LISTINGS

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...

May 2, 2022

John A. Broderick, 68, of Westborough, passed away peacefully and surrounded by family on Monday, May 2, 2022 at the UMass/Memorial Healthcare-University Hospital in Worcester.

Born in Marlborough, he was a son of the late Matthew Broderick and Lucy (Gates) Adams.  He was raised and educated in Westborough and was a graduate of Westborough High School Class...

Apr 17, 2022

Constance J. Rossi, 86, of Tucson, Arizona, passed away peacefully at 6:30 A.M. on Easter Sunday, April 17. 2022.  She spent most of her life in Westborough, Massachusetts, where she was graduated from Westborough High School in 1953.  She received her undergraduate degree from Anna Maria College four years later, and a Master’s degree in...

Mar 29, 2022

Matthew P. Shaw, 38, of Westborough, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Mar 29, 2022 at home surrounded by his loving family following a lengthy and hard-fought battle with AML.  He was the loving husband of Meagan M. (McAleavey) Shaw and a devoted father of three children: Torin A. McAleavey, Mason K. McAleavey, and Avery J. Shaw all of Westborough....

Mar 26, 2022

Michael A. Bean, 32, of Westborough, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, March 26, 2022 at the UMass/Memorial Healthcare-University Hospital in Worcester.

Born in Framingham, he was a son of Robert Bean, Sr. of Westborough, and Tracy (Siegars) Korby of Westborough.  Michael was raised and educated in Westborough and was a graduate of Westborough High School Class of...

Mar 24, 2022

Robert I. Sullivan, 81, of Westborough, passed away on Thursday, March 24, 2022 at the UMass/Memorial Healthcare-University Hospital in Worcester. He was the husband of Diane I. (Ogar) Sullivan.

Born in Marlborough, he was the son of the late John and Grace (Parker) Sullivan. He was raised and educated in Marlborough and was a graduate of Marlborough...

Mar 23, 2022

June Sonja (Lindland) Havens, 85, of Westborough, passed away on Wednesday, March 23, 2022 at University of Massachusetts Memorial Medical Center in Worcester.

Born in Brooklyn, NY, she was the daughter of the late Norman and Julia (Aase) Lindland. She was raised and educated in North Plainfield, NJ, graduated from North Plainfield High School and was educated...

Mar 22, 2022

Margaret R. Richard, 78, of Worcester, passed away on Tuesday, March 22, 2022 at Life Care Center of Auburn. She was the wife of the late Frederick A. Newey.

Born in Greenburgh, PA, she was the daughter of the late Andrew and Ruth (Leonard) Gardner and was raised and educated in Pennsylvania.

Margaret was a...

Mar 22, 2022

Kenneth A. Edmunds, 85, of Grafton, passed away on Tuesday, March 22, 2022 at St. Vincent Hospital, Worcester. He was the husband of Virginia E. (Foley) Edmunds.

Born in Milford, he was the son of the late Frank and Jessie (Kimball) Edmunds. He was raised in Woodville and was a graduate of Hopkinton High School.

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Mar 21, 2022

Margaret M. Taylor (Sonny), 85, of Westborough, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, March 21, 2022. She was the wife of the late John T. Taylor, Jr.

Born in Worcester, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Mary (Hyland) Matejko and was raised and educated in Westborough.

Margaret was the owner of...

Mar 17, 2022

Patrick (Pat) Donald Macomber, 73, of Westborough, MA passed away March 17, 2022 at home surrounded by his loving family.

Pat is survived by his wife, Suzanne (McMahon) Macomber to whom he was married for almost 50 years. Their children, Sean and his wife Anna of Taiwan, Christopher and his wife Kara of Westborough, Brendan and his...