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Recent Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Westborough, Worcester County & Surrounding Areas

Mary Ann Cook

Mary Ann Cook

Dec 4, 2025

Mary Ann Cook, 83, of Westborough, Massachusetts, and Marco Island, Florida, devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on December 4, 2025, surrounded by her family.

Born June 1, 1942, in Swampscott, Massachusetts, Mary Ann was the daughter of Walter and Eleanor (Reardon) Boyden. She graduated from Swampscott High School in 1960, where she played field hockey and basketball....

Sosie Robinson

Sosie Robinson

Nov 25, 2025

Sosie (Terlemezian) Robinson, 101, of Westborough, MA died peacefully on November 25, 2025. She is predeceased by her husband David Austin Robinson who died in 1994.

She was born in Cambridge, MA to the late Arsen and Haiganoush (Semerjian) Terlemezian.

She is survived by her much-loved daughter Austine Alice-Altoon Robinson, granddaughter Alyssa Kullgren, sister-in-law/sister Varna (David) Terlemezian, nephew John Terlemezian’s wife Donna...

Rev. Frederick Robert Brown

Rev. Frederick Robert Brown

Nov 16, 2025

The beloved Reverend Frederick Robert “Bob” Brown, 91, of Westboro, MA passed away peacefully on Sunday morning, November 16, 2025.

Predeceased by his wife of 57 years, Barbara “Bobbie” (Barnes) Brown, in 2008, and a son In law, Michael Hogan, Bob is survived by his sister Betsy (Brown) Dietrich of Providence, RI, his five children- Allyson Roose (Bob) of Redwood City,...

Janet E. DuBois

Janet E. DuBois

Nov 6, 2025

Janet E. DuBois, 85, of Auburn, passed away on November 6, 2025.

Born in Milford, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Elizabeth (Putnam) Meigs. Janet was a Senior Print Buyer for Fidelity Investments prior to her retirement.

Janet was known for her generous, caring nature and the close circle of friends who became like family to her over the...

David K. Ribbe

David K. Ribbe

Dec 1, 2025

David K. Ribbe, 89, of Westborough, MA, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, December 1, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

Born in Portland, Maine, son of the late Emil A. Ribbe, Director at Great American Insurance Co. and Lydia Kipp Ribbe, a school teacher in Boston, and brother of the late Andrew E. Ribbe. David grew up in...

Mary L. Kelleher

Mary L. Kelleher

Nov 29, 2025

Mary L. Kelleher, 70, of Boylston, Massachusetts and Ogunquit, Maine passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on Saturday, November 29, 2025.

Born and raised in Marlborough, she was the daughter of the late John Jr. and Janice (LaPorte) Kelleher. She attended Immaculate Conception Grade School and Hudson Catholic High. She received a bachelor’s degree in applied science (B.A.Sc.) Health and...

Janet C. Jurist

Janet C. Jurist

Nov 25, 2025

Janet C. Jurist, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, librarian, traveler, and storyteller, died peacefully on November 25, 2025, at the age of 96. She lived a long, full, richly textured life which she often summed up with a wry smile and quiet pride: “I’ve been everywhere I wanted to go. Not many people can say that.”

Born in Brooklyn on January 24,...

Marjorie H. Butcher

Marjorie H. Butcher

Nov 16, 2025

Marjorie H. Butcher, 86, of Westborough, passed away on Sunday, November 16, 2025, at the Maplewood Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Amesbury.

Born in Melrose, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Helen (Clark) Harris. She was a graduate of Reading High School and of the Eliot Hospital School of Nursing in Manchester, NH.

Marge was employed as a Pharmacy...

Donald M. Fradette, Sr.

Donald M. Fradette, Sr.

Oct 31, 2025

Donald Marcel Fradette “Don,” 93, passed away peacefully on October 31, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Plessisville, Quebec, Canada, to Armand and Antoinette (Dubois) Fradette, Don was the oldest of five sons. The Fradette family moved to Farmington, CT when Don was two. Don attended Farmington High School where he met his high school sweetheart, Eileen Flynn....

Betty C. Brown

Betty C. Brown

Oct 31, 2025

Betty C. Brown, 92, of Westborough, MA, passed away peacefully at home with her family by her side on October 31, 2025.

Betty was born and raised in Worcester. She graduated from North High School. After graduating, she worked at Memorial Hospital. She and her husband, Paul, had an amazing life living in Germany, Ohio, and then returning to Massachusetts.

She was...

Suzanne Peterson

Suzanne Peterson

Oct 29, 2025

Suzanne Peterson of Ayer, MA died peacefully in the presence of her loving family on October 29, 2025. 

She grew up in Holliston, MA and attended Holliston High School. She spent her career in the construction industry beginning with Perini Corporation (Framingham, MA) and lately S&R Corporation (Lexington, MA). 

She was regularly active in and loved her church family at New Hope...

Nancy F. Steele

Nancy F. Steele

Oct 27, 2025

Nancy Fogler Steele, 82, of Westborough died October 27th, following a short period of declining health.

Nancy was predeceased by her beloved husband, Bruce Steele, as well as her parents, Kate and Benjamin Fogler. She is survived by her siblings, John Fogler, Robert Fogler, and Ellen Greenberg. She is also survived by her three daughters, Leigh, Sharon and Jennifer as well...

Wolf "Bill" Haberman

Wolf "Bill" Haberman

Oct 26, 2025

Wolf “Bill” Haberman (Feb. 1, 1932 – Oct. 26, 2025) grew up in Long Beach, NY with his mother, Flora (Anenberg) Haberman and sister, Rica Haberman. His father, Herman Haberman lived on Manhattan. He graduated early from Long Beach High at age 17, having participated in gymnastics, wrestling, track and marching band.

After graduating high school early, Bill set his sights...

Jacqueline M. LaBaire

Jacqueline M. LaBaire

Oct 21, 2025

Jacqueline M. (Fleurant) LaBaire of Upton, died peacefully surrounded by family and friends on Tuesday, October 21. Her husband, Philip Michael LaBaire, of 56 years died in 2017.

Jacqueline, “Jackie” was born on June 3, 1936, in Milford, MA, the only child of Armand and Georgine (Lapierre) Fleurant. Raised in Upton, she attended Upton Public Schools, later graduating from St. Mary’s...

Jeffrey J. Butler

Jeffrey J. Butler

Oct 18, 2025

Jeffrey J Butler, 77, of Westborough, Massachusetts, died on Saturday, October 18, 2025, at the UMASS Memorial Hospital after a short illness.

Born in Boston, he was the son of Dorothy B. Gilman and E. Earl Butler. Jeffrey was a gifted artist whose talent transformed simple pieces of wood into stunning bird sculptures admired in art galleries by many. His work...

Lynn A. Ahronian

Lynn A. Ahronian

Oct 17, 2025

Lynn A. Ahronian, 68, of Westborough passed away on Friday, October 17, 2025, at the UMASS Memorial Marlborough Hospital surrounded by loving family members.

Born in Framingham, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Virginia (DelMonte) Ahronian. She was raised and educated in Westborough and was a 1977 graduate of Westborough High School.

Lynn was employed as a cashier for...

Arthur P. Smith

Arthur P. Smith

Oct 10, 2025

Arthur Prentice Smith, 93, of Westborough, passed away on October 10, 2025, at Whitney Place surrounded by loved ones. He was the beloved husband of Charlotte Allen-Smith for 42 years.

Born in Franklin, CT on December 8, 1931, the son of the late Arthur L. Smith and Eleanor Beckwith Smith, he was raised on a dairy farm. He attended a one-room...

Mary-jane Chase

Mary-jane Chase

Oct 4, 2025

Mary-jane Chase (nee Epaul), age 94, passed away peacefully on October 4, 2025, in Worcester, Massachusetts.

Born on November 30, 1930, in Springfield, Massachusetts, Mary-jane was a graduate of Cathedral High School. She married and built a life in Westboro where she lived for 60 years.

Mary-jane was the beloved wife of Earle with whom she shared 51 years of marriage before...

Sharon R. Wilkins

Sharon R. Wilkins

Oct 3, 2025

Sharon Lynn Rainsberger Wilkins, born June 6, 1947, in Canton, Ohio, was the beloved youngest child of Eva (Fisher) and Horace Dilbert Rainsberger, both proud Ohio natives.

Sharon grew up in Painesville, Ohio, where her mother taught grammar school and her father served as Assistant School Superintendent and a respected high school sports official. She was an active and spirited student,...

Richard F. Minardi

Richard F. Minardi

Oct 1, 2025

Richard “Dick” Francis Minardi, a former resident of Westborough, died on October 1, 2025, in Toccoa, GA at the age of 89. Born in Framingham, MA on July 14, 1936, he was the son of the late A. Michael and Mona (McGlory) Minardi and was raised and lived in Westborough for many years.

He graduated from Westborough High School class of...