OBITUARY LISTINGS

Dec 25, 2024

Nancy Marie “Nina” Pilla-Shanley, 77, of Westborough, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 25, 2024, Christmas Day, at the Rose Monahan Hospice Home in Worcester. 

She is survived by her loving husband, of 35 years, Dr. James Shanley, Sr.; three cherished stepsons; James (Tracy Mercer) of Windham, NH, Jason (Donna) of Londonderry, NH, and Padraic (Kimberley) of Pembroke, MA, Andreana Santangelo...

Dec 24, 2024

Angela Rose “Angie” Dugard, 37, of Westborough, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 24, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Worcester, she is the daughter of Edward and Carol (Goodwin) Dugard of Westborough. 

Angie attended The Charles River Center in Needham.

In addition to her parents she is survived by her brother, Jacob “Jake” Dugard and his wife Sydney “Syd” Dugard...

Dec 20, 2024

Daniel R. Allard, 34, of Westborough and formerly of Sutton, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, December 20, 2024, at the New England Baptist Hospital in Boston. He was the devoted & loved husband of Melissa L. (Gofforth) Allard. 

Daniel's services will be held at our UPTON Funeral Home location.

For his complete obituary, service details and online tribute, please visit the following...

Dec 15, 2024

Elaine J. Sanborn, 95, of Westborough, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on Sunday, December 15, 2024. She was the wife of the late Allison Q. (Al) Sanborn, whom she met at the University of New Hampshire (UNH) and married on April 19, 1952, in Providence, RI.

Born on October 26, 1929 in Providence, RI, Elaine was the daughter of the...

Dec 14, 2024

Judith Ann Gutherz, 82, of Charlestown, RI, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 14, 2024 surrounded by family. She was the wife of the late John A. Gutherz for 59 Years.

Born in Greenwich, CT she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Elizabeth (Paulposki) Capcik. She was raised in Greenwich, attended the University of Tampa and graduated from the...

Dec 10, 2024

Susan M. (Finn) Pike, 60, of Westborough, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, at the Hope Health Hospice Home in Providence, RI, surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Framingham, she was a daughter of Dorothy (Morrison) Finn of Westborough and of the late Francis Finn. She was raised, educated and a long time resident in Westborough, Ma. Susan...

Dec 8, 2024

Harry V. Taylor, Jr., age 76, of Westborough, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 8, 2024, at the Westborough Health Care Nursing Home after a period of declining health.

Born on October 9th, 1948, Harry was the son of the late Harry V. Taylor, Sr., and Mary “Proud Mary” Taylor (Fay), and was raised in Reading, MA. He was educated at...

Dec 5, 2024

Edward F. Lutinski, Jr., 81, formerly of Westborough, passed away on Thursday, December 5, 2024. He was the husband of the late Katherine (Shannon) Lutinski.

Born in Worcester, he was the son of the late Edward and Auriel (Kwiatkowski) Lutinski. He was raised and educated in Worcester and was a graduate of St. Mary’s High School. He also attended Orchard Lake...

Dec 2, 2024

Robert P. “Bobby” Sylvester, 87, of Westborough, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 2, 2024, at UMass Memorial Healthcare-Memorial Hospital surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Anna M. (Vitali) Sylvester, to whom he was married for 59 years.

Born in Framingham, he was the son of the late Norman and Elizabeth (Bolton) Sylvester. He was educated in...

Nov 30, 2024

Karen E. (Bullen) Johnson, 78, of Flat Rock, NC, formerly of Westborough, MA, passed away on November 30, 2024 at home after a lengthy battle with cancer. She was the widow of Rodney W. Johnson who succumbed to ALS in 2015.

She was the daughter of the late Harold Winthrop Bullen and Mabel (White) Bullen. She was raised and educated in...

Nov 24, 2024

Bruce F. Enman, 84, formerly of Grafton and Westborough, passed away on Sunday, November 24, 2024, surrounded by family at the home of his daughter in Maine. He was the husband of the late Florence (Berry) Enman.

Born in Framingham, he was the son of the late Roland and Ruth (Schwartz) Enman. He was raised and educated in Westborough and was...

Nov 23, 2024

Jason E. Nichols, 55, of Westborough and formerly of Brooklyn, CT, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, November 23, 2024, at his residence.

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

For his complete obituary, service details and online tribute, please visit the following link: Obituary for Jason Nichols | Pickering & Son Upton Funeral Home

Nov 21, 2024

Melvin E. Laughton, 76, of Shrewsbury, passed away unexpectedly at home on Thursday, November 21, 2024. He was the husband of Barbara J. (Kiezulas) Laughton.

Born in Portland, ME, he was the son of the late June M. (Willard) Laughton. He was raised in Eastport, ME and attended Eastport High School and Tahanto Regional High School.

During the Vietnam Era he served...

Nov 21, 2024

Barbara L. Christie, 96, of Westborough, passed away on Thursday, November 21, 2024, at the Oakdale Rehabilitation Center in West Boylston. She was the wife of the late Donald B. Christie, Sr.

Born in Framingham, she was the daughter of the late George and Elizabeth (Prescott) Higgins. She was raised and educated in Westborough and was a graduate of Westborough High...

Nov 18, 2024

Richard Ogilvie, 88, of Westborough, passed away on Monday, November 18, 2024. He was the husband of Harriet M. (Stewart) Ogilvie.

Born in Boston, he was the son of the late David and Margaret (Black) Ogilvie. He was raised and educated in Jamaica Plain and graduated from Boston Technical High School.

During the Korean Conflict he served with United States Air Force...

Nov 15, 2024

Graciela C. Powers

August 23,1934 - November 15, 2024

Graciela Consuelo Powers (Alejos), 90, of Westborough, MA, a beloved wife of 57 years to Robert J. Powers, a loving mother, grandmother (“Meme”), aunt and sister, passed away surrounded by family on Friday, November 15, 2024.

She will always be remembered as a kind,...

Nov 6, 2024

With heavy hearts, we announce that Natalie K. Motta, 79, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Wednesday, November 6th–her birthday. Natalie, affectionately known as “Mema”, was a cherished mother and grandmother, who will be remembered for her deep love of family, helping those in need, a green thumb that made any plant or vegetable flourish, and riding around town...

Nov 4, 2024

Agnes M. Correia, 93, of North Grafton, MA, embraced her eternal rest on Monday, November 4th, 2024, leaving behind a beautiful legacy of love and joy. Her warmth and grace touched countless lives as a cherished mother and grandmother. Agnes's remarkable gift for spreading sunshine, even on cloudy days, will forever live in the hearts of those blessed to...

Nov 1, 2024

Karla R. Passler, 56, of Hopkinton, formerly of Westborough, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 1, 2024, at home.

Born in Worcester, she is the daughter of Richard D. and Frances A. (Pinkus) Passler of Westborough. She attended Westborough Schools and was a graduate of the Worcester Area Occupational Training Center and attended a computer program at...

Oct 30, 2024

Paul R. “Pudgy” Brodeur, Jr., 67, of Westborough, MA. passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, October 30, 2024.  Born in Worcester, MA. he was the son of the late Paul and Marie Brodeur. He is preceded in death by his wife Nancy (Mahoney) Brodeur.

He leaves behind his sisters, Ann Leger of Spencer, MA., Deborah...