OBITUARY LISTINGS
Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Westborough, Worcester County & Surrounding Areas
Mary A. Savelloni
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...
Mary Margaret Clasby
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...
Elizabeth M. Van Cott
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...
Vaughn Kaprelian
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...
Theresa A. Deboer
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...
Robert G. Dearmond, Jr.
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)...
Myrtle R. Ruch
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...
Michael J. Silva
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...
Rev. Cynthia A. Frado
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...
Amena M. Paolini
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...
Shannon H. Mcdonald
Mar 26, 2021
Shannon H. McDonald, aged 55, of Southborough, MA, peacefully entered into rest on March 26, 2021, surrounded by her family at her side. Adored wife of Howard Rosenstein and devoted mother of Samuel and Jackson Rosenstein. Cherished daughter of James and Mary Helen McDonald and sister of Erin Rowley, all of Erie, PA. Beloved daughter-in-law, sister-in-law and aunt to...
Matthew J. Holt
Mar 17, 2021
Matthew Joseph Holt, 60, of Clinton, formerly of Westborough, passed away March 17, 2021 at UMASS Memorial Medical Center in Worcester, MA.
Born in Framingham, MA, Matt was the son of the late Nita Adair (deBairos) Holt and the late Richard James Holt. He attended Westborough High School and graduated in 1978. He attended the University of...
Valerie T. Caron
Mar 14, 2021
Valerie T. Caron, 88 of Westborough passed away on Sunday, March 14, 2021. She was predeceased by her husband of 61 years George R. Caron Jr.
Born in Killingly CT, she was the daughter of the late Norman and Elizabeth (Butterworth) Tennett.
Valerie attended Killingly High School and graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Wells College....
Thomas A. Foster, Jr.
Mar 3, 2021
Thomas Arthur Foster, Jr., 92, of Westborough, passed away March 3, 2021 at UMASS Memorial Medical Center in Worcester, MA.
Born in Kingston, Pennsylvania, Thomas is the son of the late Thomas Arthur Foster Sr. and Kathleen (Weigand) Foster. He attended Wilkes College, graduated from Hobart College (class of 1950) and attended University of Michigan. His career...
Frederick A. Newey
Feb 27, 2021
Frederick A. Newey, 88, of Worcester, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, February 27, 2021. He was the husband of Margaret (Margie) R. Richard.
Born in Boston, he was the son of the late Frederick and Lillian (Bertsch) Newey. He was raised and educated in Needham and was a graduate of Needham High School. He also attended and...
Eleanor C. Mckeever
Feb 26, 2021
Eleanor C. McKeever, 83, of Westborough, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 26, 2021 at the Rose Monahan Hospice Home in Worcester. She was the wife of the late Dr. John McKeever.
Born in Milford, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Eleanor (Moore) Casey. She was raised and educated in Milford and was a...
Kathleen R. Mcdermott
Feb 24, 2021
Kathleen R. “Kay†McDermott, 97, of Westborough, passed away on Wednesday, February 24, 2021, at the Christopher House of Worcester.
Born in Worcester, she was the daughter of the late Felix and Mary McDermott. She was raised and educated in Worcester and was a graduate of Commerce High School.
Kay was employed as an accountant...
Henry W. Buswell, Jr.
Feb 22, 2021
Henry W. Buswell, 88, of Westborough, passed away just after midnight on February 22nd, 2021 in his sleep at UMass Memorial.
Henry was born in Pawtucket, RI to the late Henry W. Buswell Sr. and his wife Noella Doyle Buswell. Lived in the boroughs until he graduated from Westborough High School. He got his bachelor's in electrical...

Sally A. Wood
Feb 16, 2021
Sally A. Wood, 87, of Westborough, passed away on Tuesday, February 16, 2021 at the Beaumont Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was the wife of Earl S. Wood.
Born in Agawam, she was the daughter of the late William and Agnes (Ciempa) Kopcinski. She was raised and educated in Agawam and was a graduate of Agawam...
Clara C. Furbish
Feb 12, 2021
Clara C. Furbish, 80, of Northborough, passed away on Friday, February 12, 2021 at the Marlborough Hospital. She was the wife of the late Clyde J. Furbish, Jr.
Born in Northborough, she was the daughter of the late Horace and Mabel (McKissick) Sinclair and was raised and educated in Northborough.
In her early years she...