OBITUARY LISTINGS

Jan 6, 2022

Nancy Marie McNamara, born June 24, 1932, in South Boston, MA, daughter of Alice and Phillip McDonnell, returned home peacefully on January 6, 2022, to the everlasting open arms of God, her beloved husband Joseph, and many family members and friends. She was also pre- deceased by her sisters Margaret Haltmaier and Ellen Woodward, and her brother “Buddy” McDonnell....

Jan 2, 2022

Dorenda S. Rice, 99, passed peacefully away January 2, 2022 after a period of declining health.  Born in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada, daughter of David and Leah (Larter) Stewart, she lived most of her life in Woodville, MA, graduating from Hopkinton High School in June of 1940.  Her husband of 62 years, Alden Rice passed away in 2003. ...

Jan 1, 2022

Scott A. Voutas, 52, of Braselton, GA formerly of Westborough, MA, passed away on January 1, 2022.  He was the husband of Agnes Ojera Voutas.

Born in Worcester, he was the son of Judith M. (Stone) Voutas and the late L. Michael Voutas.  He was raised and educated in Westborough school system and Assabet Valley Technical High...

Dec 30, 2021

Francis W. Ward, 87, passed away on Thursday, December 30, 2021 at the Beaumont Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Northbridge.

Born in Westborough, he was the son of the late James and Mary (Haven) Ward. He was a lifelong resident of Westborough, attended Westborough schools and earned an associate degree from Worcester State College.

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Dec 30, 2021

Judith A. Colaianni, 66, of Worcester, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, December 30, 2021 at home.

Born in Worcester, she was the daughter of the late James and Marie (Gardella) Simpson. She was raised in Worcester and attended Our Lady of the Angels School and Holy Name Central Catholic High School.

Judy was employed as...

Dec 25, 2021

Gerald I. Singer died peacefully on Saturday, December 25, 2021, after a period of declining health. He was predeceased by his wife of 54 years Suzanne (Sanguinet) Singer with whom he is now reunited. He is the son of the late Bertha Allard Singer McKeon and Francis B McKeon. He lived in Westborough since 1963, was a member of...

Dec 24, 2021

Thomas J. Despres, 71, of Grafton, formerly of Westborough, passed away on December 24, 2021.

Born in Worcester, he was the son of the late Francis and Yvonne (Belanger) Despres. He was raised and educated in Westborough and was a 1968 graduate of Westborough High School. He also earned a bachelor’s degree in political science at Merrimack...

Dec 18, 2021

Phyllis J. Fisher, 91, of Sturbridge, formerly of Westborough, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 18, 2021 at the Rose Monahan Hospice Home in Worcester. She was the wife of the late Fred A. Fisher.

Born in Amsterdam, NY, she was the daughter of the late William and Ethel (Bryant) Bornt. She was raised and educated in...

Dec 16, 2021

Kathleen A. McPherson, 68, of Westborough, passed away on Thursday, December 16, 2021, at the UMass/Memorial Healthcare-University Hospital in Worcester. She was the wife of Russell L. McPherson celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary last month.

Born in Framingham, she was the daughter of the late Bernard and Marjorie (Giffin) McDonald. She was educated in Westborough schools and...

Dec 15, 2021

Kimball T. Simpson, 78, husband of Kate Donaghue and father of Josselyn Simpson and Brian Simpson, died peacefully at home on Wednesday, December 15, 2021, surrounded by family. He is the son of the late Edwina Simpson and Wendell K. Simpson. Kim was born in Springfield, raised in West Springfield, and lived for the past 47 years in Westborough....

Dec 6, 2021

It is with our family’s great sorrow that we announce the death of our beloved Philip, who was tragically killed by a drunk driver on his way to work in the early hours of Monday morning December 6th.

Philip was born in Ohio and grew up in North Dakota and Massachusetts. As a child his summers were...

Dec 6, 2021

On the 6th of December we lost a wonderful woman.  Evelyn “Amma” Sawyer passed in peace, at her home in Northborough, joining those who were waiting to welcome her.  Evelyn was raised in Naugatuck, CT, daughter of James and Philomena (Gagliardi) Mariano.

Evelyn spent her 93 years spreading love and joy to all who knew her.  The...

Dec 2, 2021

Rita Walden, 80, of Westborough, passed away on December 2, 2021, at the Blaire House in Worcester. Rita was the wife of the late William Walden, also of Westborough.

Rita was very knowledgeable about all natural things. She loved both domestic and wild animals and greatly respected the environment. She would often donate whatever she could afford...

Dec 2, 2021

Kathleen Agnes (Kelly) Gillis, 96, otherwise known as Kathleen, Kay, Bubby, Bub, Bubbles, Mom, Mummsie and Leo’s beloved “Gwendolyn” died peacefully at her home on December 2, 2021 surrounded by her family.

Kay was born in Cambridge and raised in Arlington, MA, daughter of Michael (Pop) Kelly and Eileen (Mum) Kelly.   She graduated from Arlington High School...

Dec 1, 2021

Dennis C. Payne, 83, of Westborough, MA a beloved husband, father, and grandfather passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, December 1, 2021. He will always be remembered as a caring and giving person, to everyone that had the pleasure of knowing him.

Born in Hudson, MA, he was the son of Clyde and Edith (Green) Payne....

Nov 29, 2021

Susan Weirauch Foster of Westborough, MA died November 29, 2021. Susan was born December 11, 1944, in Evansville, IN, to the late Bernard and Winifred (Kisner) Weirauch. Her beloved husband Dick Foster preceded her in death (2006). She is survived by her stepsons: Michael Hutchinson Foster (Diane) of Aspen, CO, and Andrew Reis Foster (Ingrid Flory) of Easthampton, MA,...

Nov 15, 2021

Joseph S. Fleming, 90, of Westborough, passed away on Monday, November 15, 2021 at the Beaumont Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Westborough. He was the husband of the late MaryAnn (Lundy) Fleming.

Born in Worcester, he was the son of the late Joseph and Muriel (Spencer) Fleming. He was raised and educated in Shrewsbury and was...

Nov 9, 2021

Charles H. Gage, 86, of Westborough, a dedicated husband, father, proud veteran and man of faith, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on Tuesday, November 9, 2021.

Born in Leominster, Charlie was the son of Walter and Evelyn (Johnson) Gage. He grew up in a large family and enjoyed spending time with his aunts, uncles and...

Nov 7, 2021

Jessica P. Cacciapouti, 79, of North Grafton, formerly of Westborough, passed away on Sunday, November 7, 2021 after nearly a 4 year battle with lung cancer. She was the wife of Richard J. Cacciapouti.

Born in Webster, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Stella (Gwizdala) Groh. She was raised and educated in Webster and...

Nov 7, 2021

Diane Stowell Duce, 89, of Westborough, MA died peacefully on Sunday, November 7, 2021 in Northborough, MA.  She was born in Gardner, MA on July 15, 1932 and was the daughter of the late Stanley Austin Stowell and Ellen (Cooke) Stowell.

Diane was the wife of the late Benjamin Randall Duce to whom she was married for...