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Local Obituaries for Westborough, Worcester County & Surrounding Areas

Mildred M. Weir

Mildred M. Weir

Jan 2, 2026

Mildred “Millie” May Weir, 94, passed away peacefully on January 2, 2026. Born in Francestown, New Hampshire, Millie was the beloved daughter of Carl and Mary (Bailey) Cilley. She grew up in Francestown and graduated from Peterborough High School in New Hampshire. Millie married Curtis Louis Weir on August 17, 1949 and together they built a life together primarily in...

Janet M. Salmonson

Janet M. Salmonson

Dec 25, 2025

Janet M. Salmonson, 86, of Westborough, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, December 25, 2025, surrounded by the love and comfort of her devoted family. She was the beloved wife and high school sweetheart of Roger S. Salmonson, with whom she shared a lifetime of love, partnership, and unwavering commitment to family.

Born in Worcester, Janet was the daughter of...

Kathleen M. Cardoza

Kathleen M. Cardoza

Dec 20, 2025

Kathleen Mary (Hayes) Cardoza, age 74, of Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on December 20, 2025.

Kathleen was born on September 16, 1951, in Brockton, Massachusetts, to the late Bernard and Mary Hayes. She grew up in Westborough, MA, where she attended local schools and graduated from Westborough High School, class of 1969. She later made her home in Shrewsbury, where...

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,...

Judith R. Flint

Judith R. Flint

Dec 28, 2025

Judith Ruth (Enman) Flint, 84, of Shrewsbury and formerly of Westborough passed away on December 28, 2025, after a lengthy period of declining health. Her family expresses their appreciation to both the Shrewsbury Nursing and Rehabilitation at Southgate and JHC Hospice care teams for the loving care they provided.

Judy was born to Roland and Ruth (Schwartz) Enman on June 8,...

Melvin W. Moore

Melvin W. Moore

Dec 25, 2025

We are very saddened to announce the passing of Melvin W. Moore on December 25, 2025, at Shrewsbury Nursing Home.

Born on March 7, 1934, in Minto, New Brunswick, Canada, he was the son of the late Bramwell and Pauline (Skriptzik) Moore.

Melvin is survived by his wife, Rosetta (Warren) Moore whom he married on December 26, 1960, in Westborough, MA. He...

Sander Jay Robins

Sander Jay Robins

Dec 21, 2025

Dr. Sander (Sandy) Jay Robins, 89, died peacefully on December 21, 2025. He is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Barbara (Bobbi); his children Scott Robins (Mary) and Valerie Price (Howard); and granddaughters Kyra Robins Hannum (Ryan), Emily Robins, Deirdre Robins, Rowen Price (John Kerman), and Fiona Price.

Sandy was born in Trenton, NJ, to Ukranian immigrant Louis Robins...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...