OBITUARY LISTINGS

Nov 13, 2023

Katharine L. “Kathy” Howard, 83, of Westborough, passed away suddenly on Monday, November 13, 2023, shortly after learning of her daughter, Rebecca’s death.  She is the beloved wife of 53 years to Robert Howard.

Born in Worcester, she was the daughter of the late Fredrick and Mary (Smith) Bedard.  She was raised and educated in Worcester and...

Nov 13, 2023

Patrick McShera, 97, of Port St Lucie, FL, and formerly of Westborough, passed away on Monday, November 13, 2023.  He was the beloved husband of Marjorie (Crowley) McShera.

Born in Glasgow, Scotland, he was a son of the late James and Mary (Martin) McShera, and was raised and educated in Glasgow, Scotland.

He then came...

Nov 12, 2023

Rebecca Sylvia (Howard) Barry, 45, of Westborough, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, November 12, 2023.  She was the wife of Kevin M. Barry.

Born in Guatemala City, Guatemala, she was the daughter of Robert Howard of Westborough, and the late Katharine “Kathy” (Bedard) Howard, who suddenly passed away hours after learning of Rebecca’s death.  Robert and Katharine...

Nov 8, 2023

William “Bill” Kimball Parker passed away peacefully on November 8, 2023, in Mesa, Arizona. Bill was born to Charlotte Kimball and Leslie Parker on June 22, 1944. Bill had one brother, Robert Parker.

Bill was a graduate of Westborough High School and served in the US Army. Bill was raised by his mother, grandfather, and uncle on...

Nov 8, 2023

William “Bill” Kimball Parker passed away peacefully on November 8, 2023, in Mesa, Arizona. Bill was born to Charlotte Kimball and Leslie Parker on June 22, 1944. Bill had one brother, Robert Parker.

Bill was a graduate of Westborough High School and served in the US Army. Bill was raised by his mother, grandfather, and uncle on...

Nov 3, 2023

Linda Rose Guaragna Herlihy passed away at the age of 65, surrounded by family, in her Scituate home on November 3rd, 2023, after a 4-year battle with metastatic breast cancer. She was the youngest daughter of the late Rose M. Guaragna of South Boston.

Accepted to Boston College on scholarship, she graduated with a bachelor’s degree in...

Nov 2, 2023

Edward F. Manion, Sr., 77, of Grafton, formerly of Westborough, passed away on Thursday, November 2, 2023, at the Rose Monahan Hospice in Worcester. He was the husband of Mary Ann (St. Jean) Manion to whom he’d been married for 58 years.

Born in Worcester, he was the son of the late Edward F. Manion and Lillian...

Oct 29, 2023

In Loving Memory of Stephen "Bert" Hulbert, 66, of Westborough, MA.

Stephen "Bert" Hulbert, a beloved husband, father, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away on Sunday, October 29th, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. Born and raised in Westborough, MA, Bert was a lifelong resident of the town he held dear to his heart.

Bert...

Oct 26, 2023

Theresa B. Mancuso, 94, formerly of Westborough, passed away on Thursday, October 26, 2023. She was the wife of the late Salvatore Mancuso.

Born in Everett, she was the daughter of the late Ralph and Antoinette (Gerullo) Yannaco and was educated in Everett schools.

While living in Westborough Terry was a communicant of St. Luke...

Oct 23, 2023

We regret to announce the passing of Fran Marcoux, a woman of many talents and interests. Fran, who departed this world on October 23, 2023, was known for her unique and varied interests.

As a participant in 18th century Living History reenactments and encampments, Fran breathed life into history, educating and entertaining all who had the privilege...

Oct 22, 2023

Dorothy M. “Dot” (Dunne) Ross, of Westborough, passed away peacefully on October 22, 2023, at the age of 96. She was the wife of the late Melvin R. Ross, who died in 1991. She leaves behind two sons and daughters-in-law, Melvin and Jeannine Ross of Oxford, and Joseph and Carmen Ross of Fitchburg. She was predeceased by a son,...

Oct 20, 2023

Patricia A. (White) Ainsleigh of Westborough MA, 87, died on October 20, 2023, in her home in Westborough. She was born in Lewiston, ME to Melvin and Helen White. Patricia is survived by her brother David White and his wife Lynn of Florida; her sister-in-law Terry White of Norway ME; her daughter Sherry Mowatt of Grafton, son-in-law Allen Mowatt...

Oct 19, 2023

John M. Harris

John passed away on October 19, 2023, after a period of declining health.  He was 80 years old.

Born in Fitchburg, MA on February 17, 1943, the son of the late Fred and Kathleen ((Merchant) Harris Jr.

John leaves behind his wife of 30 years Brandy (Cioppa) Harris, daughter Hillary...

Oct 16, 2023

Christopher “CK” Robert Klein, 48, of Westborough, passed away peacefully at home with family close by on Monday, October 16, 2023, after a courageous battle with cancer.  He is the beloved husband to Michelle (Bonacquisti) Klein.

Christopher's services will be held at our Upton Funeral Home location.

For his complete obituary and service details, please...

Oct 16, 2023

Paul Dodos, 53, of Worcester, passed away on Monday, October 16, 2023, at UMASS Memorial Medical Center after suffering a cardiac arrest experienced from complication associated with lung cancer.

Paul was born on February 14, 1970, to Nancy (Swan) Auger of Charlton and the late Spero “Skip” Dodos.  He graduated from Pine Ridge School in Williston, VT...

Oct 15, 2023

Ronald M. “Ron” Wheelock, 54, of Westborough, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 15, 2023, at the UMass Memorial University Campus in Worcester after a courageous battle with cancer.

Born in Worcester, he was the son of the late Ronald and Joan (Greenfield) Wheelock and was raised and educated in Westborough.  Ron was a graduate of Assabet...

Oct 13, 2023

Sandra G. Vermouth, 83, of Milford, MA, and formerly of Hebron, NH, passed away on

Friday, October 13, 2023, at the Rockville Hospital in Rockville, CT.  She was the beloved wife of the late Michael Vermouth.

Sandra was a daughter of the late Russell Hamilton and Gertrude (Drennan) Hamilton.

She leaves behind four...

Oct 12, 2023

John “Jack” W. Kennedy, 89, of Holden, died on Thursday, October 12, 2023, at Rose Monahan Hospice in Worcester.  He was the oldest of seven children and the son of James P. Kennedy and Mary Jamieson Kennedy.

Born in Cumberland, Rhode Island, he graduated from high school in 1951, and then went on to seminary in Canada...

Oct 9, 2023

Allison Q. “Al” Sanborn, 94, of Westborough, MA, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 9, 2023.  He was the husband of Elaine (Johnston) Sanborn, whom he met at the University of New Hampshire, and married on April 19, 1952.

Born on December 15, 1928, in Laconia, NH, Al was the son of the late Howard and Elenora...

Oct 5, 2023

Mesrob M. “Marty” Maljanian, 85, of Westborough, passed away on Thursday, October 5, 2023 at the UMass/Memorial Healthcare-University Hospital.

Born in Westborough, he was the son of the late Martin and Takoohi (Najanian) Maljanian. He was raised and educated in Westborough.

Mesrob was employed as a barber at the family barber shop, Sanitary Barber Shop...