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Rev. George O. Lange
Jan 8, 2015
Rev. George O. Lange, 81, former pastor of St. Luke the Evangelist Church in Westborough, passed away on Thursday, January 8, 2015 at the Knollwood Nursing Center in West Boylston. Born in Gardner, he was the son of the late Oliver and Alice (McGee) Lange. He was raised and educated in Athol and was a 1950 graduate of Athol High...
Margaret K. (Gerden) Roche
Jan 6, 2015
Margaret K. Roche, 86, of Westborough, passed away on Tuesday, January 6, 2015 at the Beaumont Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was the wife of Richard C. Roche. Born in Worcester, she was the daughter of the late Carl and Ellen (Christenson) Gerden. She was a 1946 graduate of Westborough High School and attended Westbrook College in Maine. Margaret...
Eva (Yampey) Araya
Jan 5, 2015
WESTBOROUGH- Dr. Eva Yampey de Araya, 81, of Westborough, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 5, 2015 at the UMass/Memorial Healthcare-University Hospital. She was the beloved wife of Rev. Jose Araya. Born in Qui-indy, Paraguay, she was the daughter of the late Adolfo and Lorenza (Florencio) Yampey. She was educated in Asuncion, Paraguay and became a Doctor of Dental Sciences...
John D. L. Petersen
Jan 4, 2015
Peace Corps volunteer John D. L. Petersen, 24, a former resident of Westborough, passed away in a swimming accident while visiting northern Namibia, Africa on Dec. 31, 2014. John was passionate about helping others and dedicated to making the world a better place. He was an exceptional Peace Corps volunteer of great integrity who poured his heart and soul into...
George Mckendrick
Jan 2, 2015
George McKendrick, 78, of Westborough, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, January 2, 2015 at home. He was the husband of the late Georgina (Hale) McKendrick. Born in Forth, Scotland, he was the son of the late Matthew and Marion (Morton) McKendrick and was educated in Scotalnd. George served in the Cameron Highlanders in Scotland and also served with the Glasgow...
Mary Jane Casten
Dec 30, 2014
Mary Jane Casten, 95, formerly of Westborough and Natick, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 30, 2014 at the Coleman House in Northborough. Born in Leicester, MA, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Sophia (Nowak) Browning. Mary Jane was a coordinator for the Charles River Center in Needham where she was a passionate advocate for many, especially...
Audrey E. Ayres
Dec 24, 2014
WESTBOROUGH- Audrey E. Ayres, 88, of Westborough, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 24, 2014 at the Beaumont Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center. She was the wife of the late Willard H. “Bill†Ayres. Born in Worcester, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Albina (Miller) Holt. She was educated in Worcester schools and attended Becker Junior College....
Arthur G. Cottle
Dec 21, 2014
Arthur G. Cottle, 73, of Shrewsbury, passed away on Sunday, December 21, 2014 at St. Vincent Hospital, Worcester. He was the husband of Kaye L. (Erickson) Cottle. Born in Masardis, Maine, he was the son of the late Ervin and Uldene (Campbell) Cottle and was raised and educated in Worcseter. From 1958 to 1964 Artie proudly served with the U....
Elizabeth E. Coan
Dec 18, 2014
WESTBOROUGH- Elizabeth E. Coan, 91, of Westborough, passed away on December 18, 2014 at home. She is survived by one son, George N. Coan and a granddaughter, Kendra Coan. Services are private.
John P. Aylward
Dec 15, 2014
WESTBOROUGH- John P. “Jack†Aylward, 80, of Westborough, passed away on Monday, December 15, 2014 after a lengthy illness. He was the husband of 51 years to Michaelina F. (Casey) Aylward. Born in Natick, MA, he later lived in Hopkinton and then in Westborough from 1966 to 2014. He was educated in St. Patrick’s School in Natick and Hopkinton schools....
Lorraine M. Sowa
Dec 15, 2014
WESTBOROUGH- Lorraine M. Sowa, 85, of Westborough, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 15, 2014 at home. She was the wife of the late Chester J. Sowa. Born in Westborough, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Velina (Paul) Lundberg and was educated in Westborough schools. Lorraine was a communicant of St. Luke the Evangelist Church, was a...
Ruth E. (Seymour) Marshall
Dec 12, 2014
WESTBOROUGH- Ruth E. (Seymour) Marshall, 75, of Westborough, passed away on Friday, December 12, 2014 at the UMass/Memorial Healthcare-University Hospital. She was the wife of Merton R. Marshall. Born in Marlborough, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Opal (Hudson) Seymour and was educated in Marlborough schools. Ruth was an avid New England sports fan and enjoyed playing...
Ellin A. Onorato
Dec 12, 2014
WESTBOROUGH- Ellin A. Onorato, 83, of Westborough, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 12, 2014 at home. She was the wife of the late Joseph F. Onorato. Born in Boston, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Anna (Fitzpatrick) Gundersen. She was educated in Brookline and was a graduate of Brookline High School. Ellin was employed as a...
Oscar L. Gresham
Dec 8, 2014
WESTBOROUGH- Oscar L. Gresham, 79, of Westborough, passed away on Monday, December 8, 2014 at the UMass/Memorial Healthcare-University Hospital. He was the husband of the late Joan A. E. (Anthony) Gresham. Born in Midville, Georgia, he was the son of the late Richard and Mattie (Promis) Gresham. He was educated in Georgia schools and was a graduate of Moorehouse College....
Thomas P. Canali
Dec 6, 2014
Thomas Paul Canali 64, of Worcester, MA died peacefully at Kindred HealthCare, Westborough, MA on Saturday, December 6, 2014 after a long illness. Tommy was the son of the late Ralph and Marguerite (Michaud) Canali. Tommy leaves his wife of many years, Faith (Boccia) Canali. Tommy graduated from Milford High School class of 1968. Tommy was a surveyor and Cad...
Placido Joseph Pietropaolo
Dec 5, 2014
Joseph (Placido) Pietropaolo, native Bostonian and member of the Boston Symphony Orchestra (BSO) for 39 years, died in Westborough, Massachusetts on December 5, 2014. Born August 21, 1934, his love of music began at age 4 when he often walked with his parents from their West End neighborhood to listen to Boston Symphony Esplanade concerts. He studied violin and later...
Douglas A. Gravlin, Jr.
Nov 30, 2014
WESTBOROUGH- Douglas A. Gravlin, Jr., 63, of Westborough, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, November 30, 2014. He was the husband of Sharon A. (Parker) Gravlin. Born in Lowell, he is the son of Elizabeth (Byam) Gravlin of Chelmsford and the late Douglas A. Gravlin. He was educated in Acton/Boxboro schools. During the Vietnam Era he served with the...
Maria C. Barretti
Nov 29, 2014
Maria C. Barretti, 69, of Westborough, MA, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 29, 2014 after a courageous battle with ALS. She was surrounded by her husband, daughter and son. She was born in Bronx, NY and was the daughter of Ferdinando Cardinale and Erminia D'Antonio of Abruzzi, Italy. She is survived by her husband of 47 years, Michael Barretti,...
Jan K. Brill
Nov 26, 2014
Southborough - Jan K. Brill, 53, of Southborough, passed away suddenly on Wednesday November 26, 2014. He was the loving husband and soulmate of Dena Rich. Born in NYC, he is the son of Elaine (Reinis) Brill and the late Arnold Brill, of Forest Hills. In addition to his wife and mother, he is survived by his son, Michael S....
Craig Macdonald
Nov 23, 2014
WESTBOROUGH- Craig MacDonald, 82, of Westborough, passed away on Sunday, November 23, 2014 at the Marlborough Hospital. He was the husband of Carole A. (Taylor) MacDonald. Born in Fitchburg, he was the son of the late Arthur and Sarah (Craig) MacDonald. He was educated in Groton schools and was a graduate of Groton High School where he excelled in Basketball...
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