All Obituaries

Donald M. Scheiner, 90, entered into rest on Monday, June 20, 2022. He was the beloved husband of the late Eleanor (Zelvin) Scheiner. Devoted father of Leslie Jaffe and Roberta Hall. Also survived by four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. A private graveside service was held at B’nai Brith Cemetery, Worcester.

Jacquelyn E. Towne-Silverstein, 87, of Grafton, formerly of Westborough, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 13, 2022 at home. She was the wife of the late Jerry L. Silverstein and John H. Towne. Born in Uxbridge, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Lily May (Gaudette) Marshall. She was raised and educated in Uxbridge and attended Hill College in Woonsocket. Jacquelyn was employed as a bookkeeper for the Westborough Public Schools prior to her retirement. She was an active...

  Michael David O’Neil, 71, of Westborough, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 9, 2022 at home. He was the husband of Maristela A. (Silva) O’Neil. Born in Boston, he was the son of the late Malcolm and Doris (White) O’Neil. During the Vietnam Era he served with the United States Army attaining the rank of SP 4. Michael was employed as a police officer in the Boston area and in later years worked as maintenance supervisor at Noble and Greenough School in...

George D. Colwell, 93, of Upton, MA, formerly of Westborough, MA, died peacefully at home on Saturday, June 4, 2022.  He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. George was born on February 15, 1929, and raised in Worcester, MA, by Chesley D. and Bernice B. Colwell. He is survived by his loving wife of 69 years, Marjorie (Gulvin) Colwell and their three sons, Stephen and his wife Sheryl, Scott and his wife Kathleen, and Christopher, all of Upton, MA. He also leaves behind his...

Marilyn Morton Hartke, 89, passed away peacefully on May 31, 2022 in Worcester, MA. Marilyn loved her large extended family unconditionally, was a tireless letter-writer, loved to laugh, and inspired devotion and joy in all who knew her. She leaves behind her daughters Linda of Westborough, MA, Janet (Mark Bowser) of Dover, MA, and Sue (Anna Bowman) of Carnation, WA, along with loving nieces and nephews. “Ammy” was cherished by her grandchildren Lexie and William of Somerville,...

Robert E. Borglund born September 6, 1928, died May 31, 2022.   Bob, or 'Bunky' as his family called him, was born in Worcester on September 6, 1928.  He was the son of Robert E. Borglund and Mary (Penny) Borglund. He was predeceased by his sisters Elizabeth M. Cordella and Janice A. Parretti, and his brother Alan P. Borglund.  Some of his favorite memories of childhood were growing up in Quinsigamond Village, skating on Lake Quinsigamond, eating Coney Island hot...

Marie “Rose” Donovan, 89, of Westborough, passed away on Friday, May 20, 2022 with her loving family at her side. Born in Thompson, CT, she was the daughter of the late Euclide and Jeannette (Laroche) Sarrette. She was raised and educated at a Catholic Academy in Webster. Rose was the “heart” of her family.  A dedicated mother first and foremost.  She was naturally gifted with artistic talent and a passion for sewing.  As a seamstress, she created...

         Constance J. Rossi, 86, of Tucson, Arizona, passed away peacefully at 6:30 A.M. on Easter Sunday, April 17. 2022.  She spent most of her life in Westborough, Massachusetts, where she was graduated from Westborough High School in 1953.  She received her undergraduate degree from Anna Maria College four years later, and a Master’s degree in Education from Worcester State College in 1961. She relocated to Tucson, Arizona, in the Spring of...

Steven York Beck It is with our family’s great sorrow that we announce the passing of Steve Beck on May 21, 2022.  Steve is survived by his wife Diana, daughter Natalie and son Andrew; his father William Beck and wife Yong Hui of Gardner, MA; brother Gerald (Jerry) Beck and wife Judy of Holderness, NH; brother Timothy Beck and wife Robin of Boothbay, ME; brother David Beck of Hopkinton, MA; sister Sharon Beck of Hartsville, SC; step-sister Kathy Zimmerman and husband Tim of...

Arthur B. Matson, Jr., 94, formerly of Hopkinton, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 14, 2022 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Nancy C. (Matson) Matson with whom he shared 63 years of marriage. Born in Worcester, he was the son of the late Arthur and Lillian (Skarin) Matson. He was educated in Worcester and was a graduate of North High School. He also attended and graduated from the Massachusetts College of Art in Boston. During the Korean Conflict, he...