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Jean S. Young
Jul 17, 2025
Jean S. Young, 84, of Sturbridge, passed away on Thursday, July 17, 2025, at the Quaboag Rehabilitation & Skilled Care Center in West Brookfield. She was the wife of Donald A. Young.
Born in Weymouth, MA, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Helen (Crawford) Smith. She was raised and educated in Framingham and Westborough and was a graduate...
Paula Sukernick
Jul 13, 2025
Paula Jane Sukernick, 72, of Westborough, passed away on Sunday, July 13, 2025, at the UMass/Memorial Healthcare-University Hospital. She was the wife of Frank J. Sukernick.
Born in Holden, MA, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Florence (Corbin) Tokarz. She was raised in Holden and graduated from Wachusett Regional High School. She also graduated from Worcester State College earning...
Paul M. Zarella
Jul 7, 2025
Paul Michael Zarella, of Westborough, MA, passed away on July 7, 2025, at the age of 83 at UMass Memorial Hospital, following a series of health complications.
Born in Medford, MA, Paul was the son of Anna Scalfani and Michael Zarella. He grew up in Medford and Arlington, MA, and graduated from Arlington High School. A bright student and dedicated worker,...
Sally L. Smith
Jul 6, 2025
Sally Louise (Hanson) Smith, 88, of Westborough passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 6, 2025, at Beaumont Skilled Nursing Westborough following declining health from a broken femur. Born in Natick, she was the daughter of the late Lawrence Hanson and Teresa (Naylor) Hanson Lashua.
Sally graduated from Framingham High School and was employed at Dennison Manufacturing company for over 30 years...
Roger C. Nelson
Jul 1, 2025
Roger Carl Nelson, age 82, passed away at UMass Memorial Medical Center on July 1, 2025.
Roger was born in Worcester Massachusetts to parents Gunnar P. and Inga M. Nelson in 1943. He grew up in Shrewsbury, MA where he lived from birth. He graduated from Shrewsbury High School in the class of 1961 and attended community college before marrying his...
Daniel E. Brogie
Jun 26, 2025
Daniel E. Brogie, 91, of Westborough, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 26, 2025, at home. He was the husband of the late Barbara L. (Comeau) Brogie.
Born in Boston, he was the son of the late Paul and Katherine (Conlon) Brogie. He was educated in Watertown and was a graduate of St. Patrick’s Parochial School.
During the Korean Conflict he served...
Guy B. Schultz
Jun 25, 2025
In Loving Memory of Guy B. Schultz
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Guy B. Schultz, a long time Upton resident, lovingly known as “Poppy,” who passed away peacefully at home in Upton on June 25, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family. Born July 30, 1943, Guy lived a life rich in devotion, wisdom,...
Fern-Aileen Imse
Jun 23, 2025
Fern-Aileen Imse, 102, of Westborough, MA, passed away peacefully on June 23, 2025.
Fern-Aileen lived a long, beautiful life defined by love, faith, and service. She was the devoted wife of the late Dr. Thomas Imse and was predeceased by her sons Paul and James Imse. She will be deeply missed by her large and loving family, her church community, and...
Jean L. Thorpe
Jun 21, 2025
Jean L. Thorpe, 95 of Barefoot Bay, FL, and formerly of Woodville, MA, passed away on Saturday, June 21st at home with family by her side. She was the last of her family to experience the world events of the last 18 years.
She was born to the late Albert and Dorothy Berry on December 20, 1929, in Regina Saskatchewan Canada....
Kathleen A. Falanga
Jun 19, 2025
Kathleen A. "Kathy" Falanga, 64, of Westborough, passed away suddenly on Thursday, June 19, 2025, following a brief illness. She was the beloved wife of James M. "Jim" Falanga.
Born in Boston, Kathy was a daughter of the late Joseph and Margaret (McCafferty) Kelley. She was raised and educated in Boston, graduating from St. Claire Catholic High School before earning her...
Diane M. (Hardiman) Sorensen
Jun 11, 2025
Diane M. (Hardiman) Sorensen, 63, of Westborough, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, June 11, 2025.
Born in Framingham, she was a daughter of James Hardiman of Westborough and the late Rose (Cejmer) Hardiman, who passed away in February of this year. She moved to Westborough at a young age and was a lifelong resident.
Diane was employed as a patient care assistant...
Patricia A. Everitt
Jun 1, 2025
Patricia A (Clark) Everitt Age 62, passed away peacefully at home with her husband and children by her side on June 1, 2025. She is survived by her husband and best friend of 46 yrs David M Everitt, Her children Nicholas M Everitt and his wife Rosalie of Douglas, MA, Amity L Everitt at home. Her father Robert E. Clark...
Harvey F. Smeatin
May 30, 2025
Our hearts are broken, as we share the news of the passing of our beloved Harvey, who left us far too soon on Friday, May 30, 2025, at the age of 71, after a courageous years-long battle with cancer.
Harvey was born in Canandaigua, New York, on September 28, 1953. As the fifth of eight children, his vibrant spirit was evident...
Judith F. Adams
May 20, 2025
Judith Adams, 91, passed away peacefully in Worcester on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, surrounded by her loving family after a long illness. Judith was born in Budapest, Hungary, on October 25, 1933, to the late Mihaly Strausler, deceased in Auschwitz in October 1944, and the late Elizabeth Eckstein Frank, of Denver, Colorado. Her life was defined by resilience and grace,...
John P. "Jay" Wilkins
May 19, 2025
John P. “Jay” Wilkins, 81, died peacefully at home May 19, 2025. He was born July 8, 1943, in Cambridge, the son of F. Raymond Wilkins and A. Virginia (Crowe) Wilkins, and raised in Braintree.
Jay graduated from Archbishop Williams High School, excelling in football, hockey and baseball. He earned his Bachelor’s degree from Boston College where he played three years...
Dr. Jerry M. Lyle
May 17, 2025
Dr. Jerry M. Lyle, 86, of Westborough, MA, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at the Rose Monahan Hospice in Worcester. He is survived by his wife Marilyn (Mayhew) Lyle.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by his son Stephen Lyle and his wife, Cindy, of Weymouth, a son-in-law Richard Lord of Westborough and three grandchildren, Bridget...
Judith Allen
May 6, 2025
Judith Allen passed away on May 6, 2025, at New Horizons of Marlborough. She was born on March 8, 1944, in Marlboro, Massachusetts, to John G. Allen and Dorothy Foss Allen. Judith was the youngest of four siblings, joining her brothers and sisters—Peter, Marion, Bill, and Sally Ann—in a family that valued connection and love.
Judith's early years were spent nurturing...
Dorothy Ann Finn
May 2, 2025
Dorothy Finn, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully in her home, at 86 years old, on May 2, 2025, after a period of declining health.
Born in South Boston, Massachusetts on May 29, 1938, Dorothy lived a life full of love, laughter, and deep devotion to her family and faith. At just 19, she married the love...
Winifred L. Huddy
May 2, 2025
Winifred L. Huddy, passed away on Friday, May 2, 2025, in Westborough, MA. She was 96 years old and formerly a long-time resident of Fort Salonga, NY.
Born in Manhattan, NY, in 1929, she was the daughter of the late Peter and Elizabeth (McPhillips) Lappin, early 1920s immigrants from Ireland. Orphaned as a teenager, as the eldest of six surviving children...
Frederick L. Beissner
Apr 29, 2025
Frederick L. "Fred" Beissner, 94, formerly of Walpole, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 29, 2025 after a period of declining health. He was the husband of the late Mary E. (Ridge) Beissner.
Born in Boston, he was the only child of the late Frederick and Stella (Nichols) Beissner. Following graduation from Boston Technical High School, he enlisted in the United...
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