OBITUARY LISTINGS

May 23, 2021

Phyllis A. Harrison, 96, of Westborough, passed away on Sunday, May 23, 2021 at the Odd Fellows Home in Worcester. She was the wife of the late John M. Harrison.

Born in Worcester, she was the daughter of the late Irving and Margaret (Asquith) Tatro. She was raised and educated in Westborough and was a graduate of...

May 21, 2021

Richard H. “Dick” Ayres, 64, of Ringoes, NJ, formerly of Westborough, MA passed away on Friday, May 21, 2021 at Mt. Sinai Hospital in New York City. He was the husband of Terrie L. (Aldonis) Ayres with whom he was married to for 42 years.

Born in Worcester, he was the son of the late Willard and...

May 11, 2021

Bradford (Brad) Paul Hebert, 77, passed away peacefully at home on May 11 surrounded by his loving family, following a courageous battle with cancer.

Brad is survived by his beloved wife of 36 years, Constance ‘Connie’ (Johns) and loving children, Christopher and his partner Dr. Clare Timothy; Andrew and his partner Kyle Dingle; Charles Hebert and his...

May 8, 2021

WORCESTER- Elaine M. Bourque, 88, of Worcester, formerly of Grafton, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 8, 2021 at Christopher House of Worcester. She was the wife of the late Conrad A. Bourque.

Born in Dover, NH, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Dora (Labranche) Davy. She was educated in Dover and graduated from...

May 6, 2021

Frances Amelia Small, 67, of Westborough, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 6, 2021 at home surrounded by the love of her family.  Frannie is survived by her beloved husband of 44 years, David K. Small, and her daughters Sarah Polzin (husband Brett), and Heather Marcoux (husband Jacques), along with  her grandchildren Parker, Brooklyn and Josephine. She is also...

May 3, 2021

Nancy Harris, 79, of Westborough, beloved wife and mother, passed away on May 3, 2021 after a long illness.

She joins her husband Leonard Charles Harris in eternal embrace. Leonard Harris passed away on August 1, 2017.

Nancy leaves behind a son, William Harris of North Grafton Massachusetts, his wife Clara Harris, her wonderful grandchildren;...

May 3, 2021

Auli (Ruutikainen) Lamsa, 93, of Westborough, passed away peacefully on May 3, 2021 at the Hannah B.G. Shaw Home in Middleborough.  She was the beloved wife of 46 years to the late Toivo Lamsa, who died in 1995.

Born in Muhos, Finland on November 17, 1927, the daughter of the late Mikko and Enni Ruutikainen.

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May 2, 2021

Charles F. (Charley) Shaffert, of Shrewsbury, Mass. and formerly of Castleton, VT ‌ ‌died‌ ‌peacefully‌ ‌on‌ ‌May‌ ‌2,‌ ‌2021‌ ‌at‌ ‌the‌ ‌age‌ ‌of‌ ‌88‌ ‌while‌ ‌under‌ ‌hospice‌ ‌care‌ ‌in‌ ‌Shrewsbury,‌ Massachusetts.‌ ‌ He was the husband of the late Elizabeth (Reichle) who died in 2020.

Charley‌ ‌was‌ ‌born‌ ‌on‌ ‌July‌ ‌6,‌ ‌1932‌ ‌in‌ ‌Philadelphia,‌ ‌Pennsylvania.‌  ‌In‌ ‌1950,‌...

Apr 27, 2021

Kathryn Lovette (MacDonald) Hitchings passed peacefully in her sleep on April 27. She was very proud of her 6 loving daughters and son in laws; Susan and Stephen Walcott of Westboro, Priscilla and Bradford Lovejoy of Westboro, Christine Erb and Abdul Alkhatib of Northboro, Jennifer & James Witruke of Portville, NY, Sarah & David Brown of Bellingham, and Amy...

Apr 27, 2021

Charles J. Bradshaw, 90, of Westborough, passed away at home on Tuesday, April 27, 2021. He was predeceased by his wife of 46 years, Claire A. (Henderson) Bradshaw, and his later companion, Doris Woodruff.

Born in National Park, NJ, he was the son of the late Charles and Catherine (Grace) Bradshaw. He was educated in National Park...

Apr 27, 2021

SUTTON/WESTBOROUGH– Mary Ann (DiCecco) Savelloni, Age 90 of Sutton, formerly of Westborough, MA, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, April 27, 2021.

Mary was the beloved wife of the late Mario A. Savelloni who passed away in 2011.  They were married for 50 years.

Mary was born in Marcus Hook, PA and was the...

Apr 18, 2021

Mary Margaret (Garrahan) Clasby, inspirational mother, teacher, businesswoman, and community volunteer known by those who loved her as Mom, Momma, Nana, Nana Donut, and Mary died peacefully on April 18, 2021 at 11:11am.  Beloved wife of 67 years to Edward M. Clasby. Devoted mother of Maryanne Bombaugh and her husband Keith, Edward Michael and his wife Deborah, Elisabeth Eyster...

Apr 13, 2021

Elizabeth M. "Betsy" Van Cott, MD, FCAP, 56, of Framingham, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 13, 2021, at her home.  She is the beloved wife of 30 years to Neil Storey, DVM.

Born in Agana, Guam, USA, she was a daughter of Lt. Commander, U.S.N. (Retired) Cornelius James and Patricia Van Cott.

In addition...

Apr 8, 2021

Vaughn Kaprelian, 87, of Westborough, passed away on Thursday, April 8, 2021 at the UMass/Memorial Healthcare-University Hospital.

Born in Worcester, he was the son of the late Karekin and Lucy (Santoian) Kaprelian. He was raised and educated in Westborough and was a 1953 graduate of Westborough High School.

During the late 1950’s he served with...

Apr 8, 2021

Theresa A. DeBoer, 89, of Westborough, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, April 8, 2021. She was the wife of the late Gerritt J. “Sonny” DeBoer, Jr.

Born in Worcester, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Lillian (Tatro) Shenette and was raised and educated in Princeton, MA

Theresa worked as a...

Apr 6, 2021

Robert G. DeArmond, Jr., 82, of Westborough, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 6, 2021 surrounded by his loving family at the UMass Memorial Hospital in Worcester. He is survived by his loving wife and soulmate of 62 years, Mary Lou (Birmingham) DeArmond.

Born in Milford, he was the son of the late Robert and Mildred (Prince)...

Apr 1, 2021

Myrtle R. Ruch, 93, of Westborough, passed away on Thursday, April 1, 2021 at the Beaumont Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Northborough. She was the wife of the late Robert J. Ruch.

Born in Hudson, MA, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Margaret Ray. She was raised and educated in Hudson and was...

Mar 31, 2021

Michael James Silva (Mike), 57, of Worcester, MA passed away peacefully at home with his wife, Heidi, at his side on Wednesday, March 31, 2021.

Mike was born in Somerville, MA on July 19, 1963 and graduated from Somerville High School in 1983. After high school, Mike enlisted in the United States Army. He proudly served his...

Mar 28, 2021

Reverend Cynthia A. Frado, 66, passed away Sunday, March 28, 2021, at her home in Hadley, surrounded by loved ones.

Daughter of the late John and Eva (Dias) Frado, Cindy was born in Fall River, MA, and raised on the family farm in Somerset. After graduating from Somerset High School, she earned her Bachelor’s degree in Theology...

Mar 27, 2021

Amena M. Paolini, 96, of Westborough, passed away on Saturday, March 27, 2021 at the home of her daughter.

Born in Westborough, she was the daughter of the late Adolfo and Domenica (Moretti) Paolini. She was raised and educated in Westborough and was a graduate of Westborough High School.

Amena worked in the shipping department...