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Herbert H. Kenworthy

Herbert H. Kenworthy

Jul 29, 2013

Herbert H. Kenworthy, Jr., passed away on Monday, July 29, 2013 at the Overlook Masonic Healthcare in Charlton. He was the husband of the late Joan F. (Murphy) Kenworthy. Born in Boston, he was the son of the late Herbert and Alice (Bushman) Kenworthy. He was educated in Dedham and Westborough schools and attended Vermont Academy and the University of...

Robert N. Hennessy, Dmd

Robert N. Hennessy, Dmd

Jul 26, 2013

Robert N. Hennessy, DMD 1917-2013 Westborough – Robert N. Hennessy died peacefully Friday July 26, 2013 at his beloved home in Westborough at the age of 95.  Bob was born November 18, 1917 in Holyoke, MA. A life long resident of Westborough, he graduated from Westborough High School, Clark University, and Harvard Dental School. He later trained as an orthodontist...

Carol A.  Lynch

Carol A. Lynch

Jul 21, 2013

WESTBOROUGH- Carol A. Lynch, 83, of Westborough, formerly of Worcester and Cotuit, passed away on Sunday, July 21, 2013 at the Beaumont Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center. She was the wife of the late James A. Lynch. Born in Worcester, she was the daughter of the late John and Ann (Shields) Mathews. She was educated in Worcester schools and was...

Loretta (White)  Peairs

Loretta (White) Peairs

Jul 13, 2013

WESTBOROUGH- Loretta (White) Peairs, 91, died on July 13, 2013 at home in the company of her family.  She was born in New York City on January 12, 1922 to Francis and Loretta (Harkins) White, and grew up in the Bronx and on Long Island.  Loretta first worked for Metropolitan Life and then the First Army Air Corps where she...

John A.  Heywood

John A. Heywood

Jul 13, 2013

John A. Heywood , 90, of Yarmouthport, and Ft. Myers, FL and formerly of Westborough and Wolfeboro, NH passed away on Saturday, July 13, 2013.  He was the loving husband of Margaret Wheeler Heywood.  They were married for nearly 67 years. Mr. Heywood was born in Framingham, the son of the late Ralph E. and Marian N. Heywood.  He attended...

Ronald L. Wheelock

Ronald L. Wheelock

Jul 5, 2013

WESTBOROUGH- Ronald L. Wheelock, 83, of Westborough, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 5, 2013 at the Kindred Transitional Care and Rehab. He was the husband of the late Joan M. (Greenfield) Wheelock. Born in Middleton, Nova Scotia, he was the son of the late Alma Wheelock and was educated in Middleton schools. Ron was the owner of R &...

Peter George Gibbs

Peter George Gibbs

Jun 29, 2013

WESTBOROUGH- Peter George Gibbs, 80, of Albion, MI and most recently a resident at the Willows in Westborough, passed away peacefully on June 29th, 2013. He is survived by his sister Margaret and his brother Alan, both who reside in England. He is predeceased by his parents Sydney and Amy Mary Madeline, both of London, England. Peter was born on...

Russell B. Shepherd

Russell B. Shepherd

Jun 28, 2013

Russell Bliss Shepherd 11-5-1929 to 6-28-13 Russell B. Shepherd died peacefully at Sudbury Pines Nursing Home, Sudbury, Mass, on Friday, June 28.  Russell was born and raised in Westborough, Mass and was a long time resident of Carlisle, Ma, more recently a resident of New Horizons in Marlborough, MA.  He was a graduate of Boston University in 1954.  He worked...

Anthy K. Thayer

Anthy K. Thayer

Jun 27, 2013

WESTBOROUGH- Anthy (Kraly) Thayer, 96, of Westborough passed away peacefully on June 27, 2013 at the Beaumont Skilled Nursing Center in Westborough. Anthy leaves her three children; Jay Thayer and his wife Polly of Westborough, Mary-Lynne Thayer of Westborough, and Jana McCabe and her husband Jim of Danville, California; and six grandsons; Benjamin, Andrew, Evan, Brett, Tyler and Cole who...

Donald Rosenberg

Donald Rosenberg

Jun 18, 2013

Donald Rosenberg, 86, of Westborough, formerly of New York City, passed away on June 18, 2013. He was the husband of the late Dana (Warner) Rosenberg. Donald is survived by one son, Jonathan Rosenberg of Brooklyn, NY and one daughter, Mary A. "Mimi" Hodgkins of Southborough and three grandchildren, Garrett and Heather Hodgkins and Jonah Rosenberg. All services will be...

Donald D. Taylor

Donald D. Taylor

Jun 17, 2013

WESTBOROUGH- Donald D. Taylor, 81, of Westborough, passed away on Monday, June 17, 2013 at the UMass Memorial Healthcare- University Hospital after a brief illness. He was the husband of Joan K. (Kay) Taylor whom he married on July 7, 1953. Born in Worcester on March 20, 1932, he was the son of the late Joseph and Maud (Halstead) Taylor....

Conrad A.  Bourque

Conrad A. Bourque

Jun 9, 2013

WORCESTER- Conrad A. Bourque, 83, of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 9, 2013 at the Millbury Health Care Center after a brief illness. He was the husband of Elaine M. (Davy) Bourque. Born in Sanford, Maine, he was the son of the late Leo and Alphamina (Cyr) Bourque. He was educated in Dover, NH schools and was a...

Deborah J. Gralton

Deborah J. Gralton

Jun 4, 2013

Deborah. J. Gralton, 62, of Needham, passed away on Tuesday, June 11, 2013 at the Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital in Needham. A private graveside service will be held in the Rural Cemetery, Southborough.

Alba Y. Kalenian

Alba Y. Kalenian

Jun 4, 2013

Alba Yanni Kalenian, 98, passed away in her sleep on June 4 in St. Ignatius, Montana near the home of her daughter Ruth. Alba was born in Brockton, one of two children born to Italian immigrants John and Mary Yanni.  She graduated from Brockton High School and Boston University.  At the time she graduated from college during the depression she...

Marjorie Ruth Candela

Marjorie Ruth Candela

Jun 2, 2013

Marjorie Ruth Candela, 77, passed away on Sunday, June 2, 2013 after a 5 year battle with Alzheimer’s and Auto Immune Liver Disease. During her illness, Ruth was lovingly cared for by her family and many devoted and heroic caregivers who allowed her to live her life surrounded by tenderness and affection. Ruth was the wife of the late Gerald...

Elizabeth L. Lombardo

Elizabeth L. Lombardo

Jun 2, 2013

WESTBOROUGH- Elizabeth L. “Betty” Lombardo, 93, of Westborough, passed away on Sunday, June 2, 2013 at St. Patrick’s Manor in Framingham. She was the wife of the late Santo Joseph Lombardo. Born in New Britain, CT, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Matilda (Mastraini) Mamone and was educated in New Britain schools. Mrs. Lombardo was employed as...

Lois M.  (Moran)  Horgan

Lois M. (Moran) Horgan

May 30, 2013

WESTBOROUGH- Lois Margaret (Moran) Horgan of Westborough, formerly of Venice, FL and Belmont, MA passed away peacefully at 83 years of age on May 30, 2013. She is survived by her loving husband of 62 years, Timothy J. Horgan, former sports columnist for the Boston Herald. She was the proud mother of 5 sons - Timothy J. Horgan, Jr. and...

Edna A.  Akdikmen

Edna A. Akdikmen

May 23, 2013

Edna A. Akdikmen, 85, died after a long illness on Thursday, May 23, 2013 at the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston. At the time of her death she was surrounded by her loved ones, her two daughters, Suzan and Lisa and her son David. Edna was born in Medellin, Columbia and was the daughter of Maria and Martin...

Mary   A.  Silvestry

Mary A. Silvestry

May 17, 2013

WESTBOROUGH- Mary (D’Elia) Silvestry, 86, a longtime Westborough resident, died peacefully on Friday May 17, 2013 at UMass Memorial Medical Center, Memorial Campus with her family at her side. Her husband of 48 years, Louis H. Silvestry died in 1993. She leaves a son, Alan Silvestry and his wife, Janice of Westborough, a daughter, Luann Svelnis and her husband, Robert...

Jia-Ai Xu

Jia-Ai Xu

May 14, 2013

Jia-Ai Xu, 77, of Westborough, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 14, 2013 at the Kindred Transitional Care and Rehabilitation Center in Westborough surrounded by her loving family. Born in Shanghai, China, she was the daughter of the late Shao-Zhang Xu and Hui-Zhen Su. Jia-Ai is survived by her husband, Bin-Sheng Dong; two sons, Ke-Li Dong and his wife, Jian-Ping...

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