OBITUARY LISTINGS

Apr 13, 2021

Elizabeth M. "Betsy" Van Cott, MD, FCAP, 56, of Framingham, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 13, 2021, at her home.  She is the beloved wife of 30 years to Neil Storey, DVM.

Born in Agana, Guam, USA, she was a daughter of Lt. Commander, U.S.N. (Retired) Cornelius James and Patricia Van Cott.

In addition...

Apr 8, 2021

Vaughn Kaprelian, 87, of Westborough, passed away on Thursday, April 8, 2021 at the UMass/Memorial Healthcare-University Hospital.

Born in Worcester, he was the son of the late Karekin and Lucy (Santoian) Kaprelian. He was raised and educated in Westborough and was a 1953 graduate of Westborough High School.

During the late 1950’s he served with...

Apr 8, 2021

Theresa A. DeBoer, 89, of Westborough, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, April 8, 2021. She was the wife of the late Gerritt J. “Sonny” DeBoer, Jr.

Born in Worcester, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Lillian (Tatro) Shenette and was raised and educated in Princeton, MA

Theresa worked as a...

Apr 6, 2021

Robert G. DeArmond, Jr., 82, of Westborough, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 6, 2021 surrounded by his loving family at the UMass Memorial Hospital in Worcester. He is survived by his loving wife and soulmate of 62 years, Mary Lou (Birmingham) DeArmond.

Born in Milford, he was the son of the late Robert and Mildred (Prince)...

Apr 1, 2021

Myrtle R. Ruch, 93, of Westborough, passed away on Thursday, April 1, 2021 at the Beaumont Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Northborough. She was the wife of the late Robert J. Ruch.

Born in Hudson, MA, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Margaret Ray. She was raised and educated in Hudson and was...

Mar 31, 2021

Michael James Silva (Mike), 57, of Worcester, MA passed away peacefully at home with his wife, Heidi, at his side on Wednesday, March 31, 2021.

Mike was born in Somerville, MA on July 19, 1963 and graduated from Somerville High School in 1983. After high school, Mike enlisted in the United States Army. He proudly served his...

Mar 28, 2021

Reverend Cynthia A. Frado, 66, passed away Sunday, March 28, 2021, at her home in Hadley, surrounded by loved ones.

Daughter of the late John and Eva (Dias) Frado, Cindy was born in Fall River, MA, and raised on the family farm in Somerset. After graduating from Somerset High School, she earned her Bachelor’s degree in Theology...

Mar 27, 2021

Amena M. Paolini, 96, of Westborough, passed away on Saturday, March 27, 2021 at the home of her daughter.

Born in Westborough, she was the daughter of the late Adolfo and Domenica (Moretti) Paolini. She was raised and educated in Westborough and was a graduate of Westborough High School.

Amena worked in the shipping department...

Mar 26, 2021

Shannon H. McDonald, aged 55, of Southborough, MA, peacefully entered into rest on March 26, 2021, surrounded by her family at her side.  Adored wife of Howard Rosenstein and devoted mother of Samuel and Jackson Rosenstein.  Cherished daughter of James and Mary Helen McDonald and sister of Erin Rowley, all of Erie, PA. Beloved daughter-in-law, sister-in-law and aunt to...

Mar 17, 2021

Matthew Joseph Holt, 60, of Clinton, formerly of Westborough, passed away March 17, 2021 at UMASS Memorial Medical Center in Worcester, MA.

Born in Framingham, MA, Matt was the son of the late Nita Adair (deBairos) Holt and the late Richard James Holt. He attended Westborough High School and graduated in 1978.  He attended the University of...

Mar 14, 2021

Valerie T. Caron, 88 of Westborough passed away on Sunday, March 14, 2021. She was predeceased by her husband of 61 years George R. Caron Jr.

Born in Killingly CT, she was the daughter of the late Norman and Elizabeth (Butterworth) Tennett.

Valerie attended Killingly High School and graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Wells College....

Mar 3, 2021

Thomas Arthur Foster, Jr., 92, of Westborough, passed away March 3, 2021 at UMASS Memorial Medical Center in Worcester, MA.

Born in Kingston, Pennsylvania, Thomas is the son of the late Thomas Arthur Foster Sr. and Kathleen (Weigand) Foster. He attended Wilkes College, graduated from Hobart College (class of 1950) and attended University of Michigan.  His career...

Feb 27, 2021

Frederick A. Newey, 88, of Worcester, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, February 27, 2021. He was the husband of Margaret (Margie) R. Richard.

Born in Boston, he was the son of the late Frederick and Lillian (Bertsch) Newey. He was raised and educated in Needham and was a graduate of Needham High School. He also attended and...

Feb 26, 2021

Eleanor C. McKeever, 83, of Westborough, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 26, 2021 at the Rose Monahan Hospice Home in Worcester. She was the wife of the late Dr. John McKeever.

Born in Milford, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Eleanor (Moore) Casey. She was raised and educated in Milford and was a...

Feb 24, 2021

Kathleen R. “Kay” McDermott, 97, of Westborough, passed away on Wednesday, February 24, 2021, at the Christopher House of Worcester.

Born in Worcester, she was the daughter of the late Felix and Mary McDermott. She was raised and educated in Worcester and was a graduate of Commerce High School.

Kay was employed as an accountant...

Feb 22, 2021

Henry W. Buswell, 88, of Westborough, passed away just after midnight on February 22nd, 2021 in his sleep at UMass Memorial.

Henry was born in Pawtucket, RI to the late Henry W. Buswell Sr. and his wife Noella Doyle Buswell. Lived in the boroughs until he graduated from Westborough High School. He got his bachelor's in electrical...

Feb 16, 2021

Sally A. Wood, 87, of Westborough, passed away on Tuesday, February 16, 2021 at the Beaumont Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was the wife of Earl S. Wood.

Born in Agawam, she was the daughter of the late William and Agnes (Ciempa) Kopcinski. She was raised and educated in Agawam and was a graduate of Agawam...

Feb 12, 2021

Clara C. Furbish, 80, of Northborough, passed away on Friday, February 12, 2021 at the Marlborough Hospital. She was the wife of the late Clyde J. Furbish, Jr.

Born in Northborough, she was the daughter of the late Horace and Mabel (McKissick) Sinclair and was raised and educated in Northborough.

In her early years she...

Feb 11, 2021

Frances G. Sellar, 95, of Westborough, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 11, 2021 at home. She was the wife of the late Donald C. Sellar.

Born in Worcester, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Elinore (Kennedy) Kiley. She was educated in Worcester, graduated from North High School and attended the University of Massachusetts...

Feb 10, 2021

Dean B. Arvidson, 91, of Westborough, passed away on Wednesday, February 10, 2021 at the Beaumont Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Worcester, following complications from Covid 19.

Dean was born in Worcester to the late O. Gustaf and Clara E. M. (Johnson) Arvidson and was a resident of Westborough since 1961. He is a graduate of...