All Obituaries

Robert S. Kenworthy, Sr., 66, of Grafton, passed away on Friday, January 22, 2021 at the UMass/Memorial Healthcare-University Hospital. Born in Worcester, he was the son of the late Herbert and Joan (Murphy) Kenworthy. He was raised and educated in Westborough and was a 1973 graduate of Westborough High School. Robert was employed as a truck driver for many years prior to his retirement and enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren. He is survived by two sons, Robert S....

William A. Henderson “Bill”, 100, of Westborough, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, January 17, 2021, with his loving family by his side. He was the loving father to David and his wife Carla of Mamaroneck, NY, and to Nancy (Henderson) Federici of Westborough. Cherished “Papa” to his five grandchildren, Nicole and Andrew Federici, and Lauren, Julia, and William Henderson.  He was the beloved husband of Vilma, to whom he shared 67 wonderful years of...

Phyllis B. Dean, 82, formerly of Westborough, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Friday, January 15, 2021. She was the wife of the late Charles E. Dean. Born in Gardner, MA, she was the daughter of the late Everett and Elsie (Johnson) Bickford. She was raised in Templeton and graduated from Cushing Academy. She also attended and graduated from Bryant College. Phyllis was employed as a Real Estate Broker with Bob and Lee Mathieu and later with Bob Lakin Real Estate. She enjoyed playing...

Joseph Gerard La Belle passed away unexpectedly on January 15, 2021 in Westborough.  He was born December 28, 1958 in Springfield to Joseph A. and Lorraine (Luce) La Belle. Sandwiched between three sisters, Joe was smart, quick-witted and always prepared to make a point. The nuns at Cathedral High gave a prayer of thanks when he graduated in 1976. He went on to earn a BA from Holyoke Community College and an MBA from WNEU, he then worked as an analyst and project manager. Joe truly...

  Anthony “Tony” Chaves, Jr., departed this world on Thursday, January 7 2021. He was born on May 14, 1951 to Julie and Anthony Chaves, Sr. in Hudson, MA. He was a long time resident of Westborough, he worked as an accountant with his bachelor’s degree from UMass Lowell. He graduated from Hudson High School and then served in the Air Force from 1969 to 1973 as Sgt. Morse Intercept Operator stationed in London, England and also played soccer while in the...

Richard J. “Dick” Pond, 66, of Westborough, passed away on Thursday, January 7, 2021 at the UMass/Memorial Healthcare-University Hospital surrounded by his loving family after a brief illness. He was the husband of Nancy (Haskell) Pond. Born in Natick, he was the son of the late Robert G. and M. Winifred (O’Neil) Pond. He was educated in Westborough and was a graduate of Westborough High School. Dick was employed as an Application Engineering Manager for Evoqua Water...

Elizabeth A. “Betty” (Sullivan) Gendron of Westboro passed away peacefully at her home, with her loving family by her side on January 3, 2021. She was born in Worcester, MA on May 9, 1931, and was raised by her loving Grandmother.  At a very young age she developed a strong independent mind and the skills and determination to always be able to take care of herself, and the people she loved. She had a tremendous sense of humor her entire life. Her inner strength,...

Mary T. Neubauer, 89, formerly of Westborough, passed away peacefully with her daughter by her side on Friday, December 25, 2020 at the Tatnuck Park Assisted Living in Worcester. She was the wife of the late George J. Neubauer. Born in Corregidor, Phillipines, she was the daughter of the late Fred and Mary (Conley) Haggerty and was a graduate of Notre Dame Academy on Staten Island, NY. She was predeceased by her brother Freddie Jr. in 1944. She is survived by two children, Mary-Beth Van...

Carole A. Persia, 75, of Westborough, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at home with her husband and sister by her side. She was the beloved wife of 40 years to Thomas E. Persia, Jr. and devoted sister to Sandra Ngoon.  She is survived by brother-in-law Kalvin Ngoon, loving sisters-in law Susan Lilley, Karen Coviello and JoAnn Ryan and her nieces and nephew Nalani, Tristan, Rebecca, Erin, Kim, Megan and Michael.  Carole was predeceased by her parents William...

J. Gabriel Boire, 85, of Westborough, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 17, 2020, at home with his loving family by his side. He was the husband of the late Marie T. (Libonati) Boire, who passed away in 2013. Born in Beekmantown, NY, he was the son of the late Alexander and Amelia (Tetreault) Boire, both originally from Quebec, Canada. He lived and worked on the family dairy farm, and graduated from Chazy Central Rural School in 1954. During the mid-1950’s, he served with...