All Obituaries

Alexandra E. Nunes, 37, of Westborough, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, June 12, 2021.  A promising life cut way too short. Born in Framingham, she is the daughter of Alexander S. Nunes and his wife, Karen, of Westborough and the late Jacquelyn M. Michael. She was raised and educated in Westborough and was a 2001 graduate of Westborough High School. She also attended and graduated from Simmons College with a Master’s Degree in education and later obtained a Master’s...

Maureen L. “Reenie” Bliss passed away peacefully in the comfort of her own home surrounded by her loving family after a long and courageous battle with cancer on Sunday, June 6, 2021. She was the wife of Richard L. “Coach” Bliss. Born in Norwood, MA Maureen was the daughter of the late George Haskell and Selma Jean (Dingwell) Haskell-Erickson. She was raised and educated in Norwood and Westborough, graduating in the Westborough High School Class of 1971. In addition...

Nathan A. Truell, known to friends as “Nate,” passed away on February 4, 2021, in San Francisco, CA, at the age of 42 years. Nathan was born in Framingham and raised and educated in Westborough. He graduated from Westborough High School in 1996, and from Ithaca College in 2000, with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. After college, Nathan moved to Newport, RI, where a job at 22 Bowen’s Wine Bar & Grille introduced him to the world of fine dining and wine enthusiasts. From...

Marilyn Breed Murray, 87, of Arlington, Massachusetts and Wolfeboro, New Hampshire, passed away on Friday, December 25, 2020 in Shrewsbury, MA. She was the wife of James Reynolds Murray who passed away shortly after on January 22, 2021, and sister-in-law of John Milne Murray, Jr. of Exeter, NH who passed on January 5, 2021. She was born in Laconia, New Hampshire and the daughter of John Lincoln Breed and Vera M. Breed. She graduated from Laconia High School and went on to study social...

James Reynolds Murray, 91, of Arlington, Massachusetts and Wolfeboro, New Hampshire, passed away on January 22, 2021 at the University of Massachusetts Medical Center in Worcester, Massachusetts. He was the husband of Marilyn Breed Murray who shortly predeceased him on December 25, 2020 and by his brother, John Milne Murray, Jr. of Exeter, NH, who passed on January 5, 2021. He was born in Winchester, Massachusetts, the son of the Dr. John Milne Murray and Edna Frick Murray. He attended...

Diana Vivian (Randall) Wheeler Kwiatkowski Diana Kwiatkowski passes away at her home of 57 years in Westborough, Mass. on May 30, 2021, with her daughter and many of her nieces and nephews by her side. Diana was born October 30, 1933 in Hopedale, Mass., to Lillian Alice D. (Stephenson) and Gladstone Reud Randall of New Brunswick, Canada. She was twin to brother Dana Vincent Randall of Worcester who also recently passed away. In her early years Diana lived in Hopedale, Milford, and...

Robert “Red” F. Thompson, 87, of Westborough, passed away on Sunday, May 30, 2021 at the Notre Dame Long Term Care Facility in Worcester. He was the husband of Lorraine M. (Delaney) Thompson. Born in Boston, he was the son of the late Benjamin and Helen (Allavesen) Thompson. He was raised and educated in Boston and was a graduate of Don Bosco High School. During the Korean Conflict he served with the United States Air Force attaining the rank of A/2C(P). Robert served on the...

Donald R. Foss, 93, died due to complications from COVID on May 26, 2021. He was raised in Harvard, MA and moved to Westborough 70 years ago when he married Shirley Adams who died in 2018. He was predeceased by his parents, Clara and Bernard Foss, his sister Florence, brothers Robert and John, son David, and granddaughter Melissa.   He is survived by his daughter Audrey (Richard) Williamson of Kennebunk, ME, daughter Elaine (David) McCrabb of Warrenton, VA, son Brian Foss (Dennis...

William F. Giblin, Sr., 77, of Westborough, passed away on Monday, May 24, 2021 at the UMass/Memorial Healthcare-Memorial Hospital in Worcester. He was the husband of the late Sheila C. (Garrity) Giblin. Born in Worcester, he was the son of the late John and Marie (Fallon) Giblin. He was raised and educated in Westborough and was a graduate of Westborough High School. Bill was employed as a Senior Data Analyst for Staples Corporation in Framingham prior to his retirement. He enjoyed...

Phyllis A. Harrison, 96, of Westborough, passed away on Sunday, May 23, 2021 at the Odd Fellows Home in Worcester. She was the wife of the late John M. Harrison. Born in Worcester, she was the daughter of the late Irving and Margaret (Asquith) Tatro. She was raised and educated in Westborough and was a graduate of Westborough High School. During WW II she served with the United States Navy. Phyllis was employed as an office clerk at Bay State Abrasives prior to her retirement. She...