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Jan Noel Ryerson

Jan Noel Ryerson

May 1, 2013

RYERSON, Jan Noel, passed away unexpectedly in Boston on May 1, 2013.  Jan grew up in Litchfield, CT.  She earned Bachelor’s Degrees from Catawba College, North Carolina and Boston University.  Jan taught elementary school in Boston for many years, and recently retired.  She loved, and enjoyed the many arts of Boston.  She was an active member of the social club,...

Dorothy F. Stec

Dorothy F. Stec

May 1, 2013

WESTBOROUGH – Dorothy F. “Dot” Stec, 82, of Westborough, passed away on Wednesday, May 1, 2013 surrounded by her loving family at the UMass Memorial Healthcare- University Campus. She was the wife of the late Stanley F. Stec. Born in Passaic, NJ, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Sophie (Patereck) Chmielowiec. She was educated in Passaic and...

Albert W. Whitcomb

Albert W. Whitcomb

Apr 27, 2013

WESTBOROUGH- Albert W. Whitcomb, 86, of Westborough, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 27, 2013 at the St. Mary Healthcare Center in Worcester. He was the husband of Marian D. (Disbro) Whitcomb. Born in Binghamton, NY, he was the son of the late Charles and Genevieve (Mosher) Whitcomb. He was a graduate of North High School in Binghamton and attended...

Clifford Alan Bauer

Clifford Alan Bauer

Apr 19, 2013

ASHBURNHAM – Clifford Alan Bauer, 67, passed away peacefully surrounded by the ones he laughed with, lived for, and loved on Friday, April 19, 2013. Born in Chicago, Illinois, he was the son of the late David and Mary Louise (Robertson) Bauer. He leaves his wife of 46 years, Candace (Buffington) Bauer and daughters, Kimberly Anne Harvey of Hopkinton and...

Horst A.  Ehrhardt

Horst A. Ehrhardt

Apr 15, 2013

Horst A. Ehrhardt, 89, of Westborough, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 15, 2013 at home. He is survived by two sons, Marius G. Ehrhardt of California and Anton F. Ehrhardt of New Jersey and a devoted companion, Roberta Robinson of Westborough. Burial services will take place in Los Angeles, CA

Ferne T. Schanbacher

Ferne T. Schanbacher

Apr 12, 2013

Ferne T. Schanbacher, 91, of Westborough, formerly of Mansfield, Pennsylvania, passed away on Friday, April 12, 2013 at the MetroWest Medical Center in Framingham. She is survived by her four children, Terry Schanbacher of Northfield, CT, Robert Schanbacher of Cogan Station, PA, Sandra Beagan of Mansfield, MA and Jill Howarth of Westborough. Funeral services and burial were held in Pennsylvania....

Mary   E. Schweitzer

Mary E. Schweitzer

Apr 6, 2013

Mary E. Schweitzer, 58, of Westborough, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 6, 2013 at home. Services will be held at a later date.

Virginia  J. Palma

Virginia J. Palma

Mar 31, 2013

WESTBOROUGH- Virginia J. Palma, 55, of Burrillville, Rhode Island passed away on Sunday, March 31, 2013 at the Landmark Medical Center in Woonsocket, RI after a brief illness. Born in Somerville, MA, she was the daughter of the late Alfred A. and Eunice M. (McMulkern) Palma. She was raised in Dorchester and Dedham and was a graduate of Dorchester High...

Judith A.  (Moccia)  Schmitt

Judith A. (Moccia) Schmitt

Mar 30, 2013

GRAFTON- Judith A. (Moccia) Schmitt, 69, of Grafton, formerly of Northborough, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 30, 2013 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the late John F. Schmitt. Born in Seattle, Washington, she was the daughter of the late George and Anne (Dragone) Moccia and was a graduate of St. Patrick’s High...

Helen J. Mogavero

Helen J. Mogavero

Mar 28, 2013

MOGAVERO, Helen J. (O’Leary), 91 years, in Framingham, formerly of Westborough and Dedham on March 28, 2013. Wife of the late Leo A. Mogavero. Mother of Leo G. Mogavero of RI, Robert A. Mogavero and his wife, Lynn, of NC, Joan L. Tourles and her husband, Nick, of Falmouth, Kate E. Mullaney and her husband, Rick, of Sudbury, Janice E....

Gloria M.  Wilchynski

Gloria M. Wilchynski

Mar 26, 2013

Gloria M. (Fiorillo) Wilchynski, 87, of New Britain, Conn., died on Tuesday March 26,2013, peacefully at home. She was the beloved wife for 59 years to the late Leon Will Wilchynski. Born in Medford, Ma., she was the daughter of the late William and Luccia Fiorillo. She was a graduate of Hall High School in West Hartford, Ct., and Central...

Randy W. Hesselton

Randy W. Hesselton

Mar 25, 2013

NORTHBOROUGH- Randy W. Hesselton, 58, of Pepperell, formerly of Northborough and Westborough, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, March 25, 2013 at home. Born in Worcester, he was the son of the late Ralph and Helen (Sherman) Hesselton and was a graduate of Algonquin Regional High School in 1973. Mr. Hesselton was employed as a truck driver in the construction industry...

Calvin R. Brown

Calvin R. Brown

Mar 17, 2013

WESTBOROUGH- Calvin R. Brown, 84, of Westborough, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, March 17, 2013 at home. He was the husband of the late Mildred M. (Turner) Brown. Born in Holliston, he was the son of the late Clifford and Laura Brown and was educated in Holliston schools. During the Korean conflict he served with the United States Army. Calvin...

Michelle J. Farland

Michelle J. Farland

Mar 16, 2013

WESTBOROUGH- Michelle J. Farland, 56, of Marlborough, formerly of Westborough, died Saturday, March 16, 2013 at Rose Monahan Hospice in Worcester, MA, after a battle with Glioblastoma Multiforme.  She leaves her chosen family of friends, who have graciously taken care of her every need since her diagnosis in July of 2012.  She leaves her Godchild, Sarah Braley, and her cat,...

Marion A.  (Nelpi)  Merchant

Marion A. (Nelpi) Merchant

Mar 16, 2013

WESTBOROUGH- Marion A. Merchant, 91, of Westborough, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 16, 2013 at the Beaumont Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center. She was the wife of the late George J. Merchant. Born in Westborough, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Natalie (Malchodi) Nelpi and was educated in Westborough schools. Marion was employed many years ago...

Rosina I. Smith

Rosina I. Smith

Mar 11, 2013

Rosina I. Smith, 95, of Westborough, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 11, 2013 at the Beaumont Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center. Services are pending.

Carl C.  Berquist

Carl C. Berquist

Mar 9, 2013

Carl C. Berquist, 73, of South Yarmouth, formerly of Westborough, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, March 9, 2013 at the Cape Cod Hospital. He was the husband of Nancy E. (Broderick) Berquist. Born in Newport, NH, he was the son of the late Morton and Mildred (Sweet) Berquist. He was educated in Westborough schools and was a 1957 graduate of...

Craig C.  Hillier

Craig C. Hillier

Mar 9, 2013

WESTBOROUGH- Craig C. Hillier, 59, a retired Westborough Police Officer, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, March 9, 2013 surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of June L. (Erickson) Hillier. Born in Quincy, he is the son of Charles Hillier of Westborough and the late Mary Joan (Howlett) Hillier. He was educated in Weymouth and Westborough...

George J. Neubauer

George J. Neubauer

Mar 8, 2013

WESTBOROUGH- George J. Neubauer, 85, of Westborough, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, March 8, 2013 at home. He was the husband of Mary T. (Haggerty) Neubauer. Born in Staten Island, NY, he was the son of the late Andrew and Anna (Donovan) Neubauer. He was a graduate of Holy Cross College, Boston University and  of the PMD at Harvard Business...

Nancy Hatch

Nancy Hatch

Feb 25, 2013

WESTBOROUGH- Nancy (Howard) Hatch, 77, of Melbourne, FL, formerly of Westborough, died on February 25, 2013. She was the wife of the late Richard I. Hatch. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, June 22, at 10:30 A.M. in Pine Grove Cemetery, South St., Westborough. Local arrangements are being handled by the Rand-Harper-Pickering Westborough Funeral Home, 62 West Main...

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