All Obituaries

Samantha Lynn Brayton, 45, of Northborough, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Thursday, May 4, 2023, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born on June 17, 1977, to Mei and Bruce Pendleton in Lebanon, New Hampshire, she attended Lebanon schools, participating in many different sports and enjoying her summers on Lake Winnipesaukee. She loved being at the lake: swimming, boating, water skiing, kayaking, hiking, and all the great adventures with her sisters and...

Joanne L. Park, 75, of Upton, MA, passed away peacefully after a brief illness on Thursday, May 4th, 2023.   She was born on Long Island, NY, to the late Evelyn and Robert Watts Sr.   Prior to her retirement, Joanne worked in Consumer Affairs as part of the UMass Memorial Health system.   She is survived by her significant other, Roger Nelson of Upton, MA, sister, Janet Leclair of Oakland, Maine and her brother, Robert Watts Jr. of Scarborough,...

Mark R. Montgomery, a resident of The Boston Home in Dorchester, MA and a longtime resident of Westborough, MA, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 30, 2023, at St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center in Brighton, MA after a brief illness and a twenty-year battle against multiple sclerosis. He was 53 years old. Mark was born in Worcester, MA on March 6, 1970, to Elizabeth and W. Kent Montgomery. Mark leaves his two children, Matthew Montgomery and Casey Montgomery and their mother Denise...

Edwin, (Ed, Eddie) Johnson of N. Grafton, formerly of Shrewsbury and Westborough, went to his be with his Lord on Friday, April 14, 2023, at The Lutheran Home in Worcester.  He was born on July 17, 1928, in Worcester to Nils T. & Edith E. (Skon-Carlson) Johnson. He is survived by the love of his life, wife, Hazel A. (Irvine) Johnson of 66 years.  His surviving children are Debra M. (Farrar) & her husband Kevin of Westborough, MA; Kim E. Johnson-Turner of...

John L. Donovan, 69, of Marco Island, FL passed away on Wednesday, April 12, 2023 after a long illness. He had the love of his life, his wife Debbie and his beloved daughter Candie by his side. John was born April 12, 1954, in Webster, MA. He was the son of Richard P. Donovan and Marie “Rose” Donovan. He grew up in Westboro, MA and was a graduate of Westboro High School. John married his high school sweetheart Debbie and ultimately settled in Paxton, MA, where they raised their...

Richard Coombs Adams, 81, of Westborough, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 16, 2023, at the Shrewsbury Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. He was the husband of the late Priscilla M. (Edmunds) Adams. Born in Worcester, he was the son of the late Francis V. and Catherine (Coombs) Adams. He was a lifelong resident of Westborough, attended Westborough Public Schools and was a graduate of Worcester Boys Trade School. Richard owned and operated Silna Associates in Westborough and was a...

Jonathan P. Aguillard, of Westborough, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, April 13, 2023, in Westborough, MA. He was born in Eunice, La. And lived his early years in Ville Platte, La.  Jon went on to work in the oil fields and then as a welder/pipefitter in several refineries in and around Sulphur, Louisiana.  He enjoyed his last 20 plus years working as an Inspector for gas pipelines in New England. Always willing to help and lend a hand wherever needed. Jon loved being with...

H. Michael Abladian, 82, longtime resident of Westborough Mass.; passed away peacefully with his family by his side on April 13th, 2023.  Michael was born in Worcester mass on May 16, 1940, to the late Harry and Varsenig (Vetzikian) Abladian.  Sadly, Michael’s father passed when he was two and he was lovingly raised by his mother.  Michael lived until his teen years in Worcester, in the Main South area, later moving briefly to West Boyleston, where he was the first class...

Marilyn Joyce Neil Born Marilyn Delene Joyce to George and Pauline Joyce in Los Angeles, California on February 28, 1938. She wishes to thank many people. First, her loving husband of 67 years, James G. Neil. Then the desires of her heart given to her by God:  her children Mark L. Neil and Marcia J. Neil (Cady). She thanks their spouses, her six grandchildren and three great grandchildren and all of her loving family and friends. She thanks the Lord for her salvation and...

William Reiley Butler, 67, passed away suddenly April 6, 2023. He was born November 20th, 1955 in Syracuse, New York to Jane Burns and John G. Butler. William went by his nickname “Bill” and “Billy” for most of his life. Bill graduated from Fayetteville High School Class of 1974. He graduated Cum Laude from Syracuse University in 1978 from the Martin J. Whitman School of Management.After college, Bill became a successful salesman across the Northeast. His wonderful personality and...