OBITUARY LISTINGS
Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Westborough, Worcester County & Surrounding Areas

Gail D. Martin
Jan 22, 2015
WESTBOROUGH- Gail D. Martin, 72, passed away on Thursday, January 22, 2015 at the Oakdale Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in West Boylston. Born in Great Barrington, MA, she was the daughter of the late Guy and Madlyn (O’Brien) Drumm. She was educated in Great Barrington schools and was a graduate of Westborough High School. She also attended the Chandler School...

Ana Marie Donato
Jan 16, 2015
DONATO, Ana Marie (Ottonello), 80 years, of Holden, formerly of Framingham and Newton, January 16, 2015. Wife of Nunzio Donato; mother of Joseph Donato of Framingham, David Donato and his wife, Erin, of Framingham, Deborah Foody and her husband, Paul, of Westborough and Rona Donato of Natick; sister of Christina Cole of Sweden; grandmother of Gabrielle, Peter, Michaela, Connor, Danny...

Richard E. Mckenzie
Jan 13, 2015
WESTBOROUGH- Richard E. McKenzie, 87, of Westborough, formerly of Winchester, passed away on January 13, 2015 at home. He was the husband of the late Marjorie (Jenkins) McKenzie. Born in Chattanooga, TN, he was the son of the late Harry and Lillian (Disney) McKenzie. He was a graduate of Brookline High School and of Northeastern University. Richard was employed as...
Eileen E. Young
Jan 11, 2015
Eileen Young, 82, of Westborough, MA and formerly of Worcester, MA died on Sunday, January 11, 2015 surrounded by family. She was the beloved wife for 38 years of the late Lawrence J. Young who passed away in 1995. Born in Worcester, she was the daughter of the late William J. and Ethel (Connolly) Spayne. Mrs. Young was a graduate...
Tamara "Terry" Bethel
Jan 11, 2015
Tamara A. “Terry†Bethel, 75, passed away on Sunday, January 11, 2015 at the Coleman House in Northborough. Born in Granville, NY, she was the daughter of the late William and Delphine (McDonough) Bethel. She was raised and educated in Poultney, VT, and graduated from Poultney High School. Terry also graduated from Jeanne Mance School of Nursing in Burlington, VT,...
Rev. George O. Lange
Jan 8, 2015
Rev. George O. Lange, 81, former pastor of St. Luke the Evangelist Church in Westborough, passed away on Thursday, January 8, 2015 at the Knollwood Nursing Center in West Boylston. Born in Gardner, he was the son of the late Oliver and Alice (McGee) Lange. He was raised and educated in Athol and was a 1950 graduate of Athol High...
Margaret K. (Gerden) Roche
Jan 6, 2015
Margaret K. Roche, 86, of Westborough, passed away on Tuesday, January 6, 2015 at the Beaumont Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was the wife of Richard C. Roche. Born in Worcester, she was the daughter of the late Carl and Ellen (Christenson) Gerden. She was a 1946 graduate of Westborough High School and attended Westbrook College in Maine. Margaret...
Eva (Yampey) Araya
Jan 5, 2015
WESTBOROUGH- Dr. Eva Yampey de Araya, 81, of Westborough, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 5, 2015 at the UMass/Memorial Healthcare-University Hospital. She was the beloved wife of Rev. Jose Araya. Born in Qui-indy, Paraguay, she was the daughter of the late Adolfo and Lorenza (Florencio) Yampey. She was educated in Asuncion, Paraguay and became a Doctor of Dental Sciences...
John D. L. Petersen
Jan 4, 2015
Peace Corps volunteer John D. L. Petersen, 24, a former resident of Westborough, passed away in a swimming accident while visiting northern Namibia, Africa on Dec. 31, 2014. John was passionate about helping others and dedicated to making the world a better place. He was an exceptional Peace Corps volunteer of great integrity who poured his heart and soul into...

George Mckendrick
Jan 2, 2015
George McKendrick, 78, of Westborough, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, January 2, 2015 at home. He was the husband of the late Georgina (Hale) McKendrick. Born in Forth, Scotland, he was the son of the late Matthew and Marion (Morton) McKendrick and was educated in Scotalnd. George served in the Cameron Highlanders in Scotland and also served with the Glasgow...
Mary Jane Casten
Dec 30, 2014
Mary Jane Casten, 95, formerly of Westborough and Natick, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 30, 2014 at the Coleman House in Northborough. Born in Leicester, MA, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Sophia (Nowak) Browning. Mary Jane was a coordinator for the Charles River Center in Needham where she was a passionate advocate for many, especially...

Audrey E. Ayres
Dec 24, 2014
WESTBOROUGH- Audrey E. Ayres, 88, of Westborough, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 24, 2014 at the Beaumont Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center. She was the wife of the late Willard H. “Bill†Ayres. Born in Worcester, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Albina (Miller) Holt. She was educated in Worcester schools and attended Becker Junior College....

Arthur G. Cottle
Dec 21, 2014
Arthur G. Cottle, 73, of Shrewsbury, passed away on Sunday, December 21, 2014 at St. Vincent Hospital, Worcester. He was the husband of Kaye L. (Erickson) Cottle. Born in Masardis, Maine, he was the son of the late Ervin and Uldene (Campbell) Cottle and was raised and educated in Worcseter. From 1958 to 1964 Artie proudly served with the U....

Elizabeth E. Coan
Dec 18, 2014
WESTBOROUGH- Elizabeth E. Coan, 91, of Westborough, passed away on December 18, 2014 at home. She is survived by one son, George N. Coan and a granddaughter, Kendra Coan. Services are private.

John P. Aylward
Dec 15, 2014
WESTBOROUGH- John P. “Jack†Aylward, 80, of Westborough, passed away on Monday, December 15, 2014 after a lengthy illness. He was the husband of 51 years to Michaelina F. (Casey) Aylward. Born in Natick, MA, he later lived in Hopkinton and then in Westborough from 1966 to 2014. He was educated in St. Patrick’s School in Natick and Hopkinton schools....
Lorraine M. Sowa
Dec 15, 2014
WESTBOROUGH- Lorraine M. Sowa, 85, of Westborough, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 15, 2014 at home. She was the wife of the late Chester J. Sowa. Born in Westborough, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Velina (Paul) Lundberg and was educated in Westborough schools. Lorraine was a communicant of St. Luke the Evangelist Church, was a...

Ruth E. (Seymour) Marshall
Dec 12, 2014
WESTBOROUGH- Ruth E. (Seymour) Marshall, 75, of Westborough, passed away on Friday, December 12, 2014 at the UMass/Memorial Healthcare-University Hospital. She was the wife of Merton R. Marshall. Born in Marlborough, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Opal (Hudson) Seymour and was educated in Marlborough schools. Ruth was an avid New England sports fan and enjoyed playing...

Ellin A. Onorato
Dec 12, 2014
WESTBOROUGH- Ellin A. Onorato, 83, of Westborough, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 12, 2014 at home. She was the wife of the late Joseph F. Onorato. Born in Boston, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Anna (Fitzpatrick) Gundersen. She was educated in Brookline and was a graduate of Brookline High School. Ellin was employed as a...

Oscar L. Gresham
Dec 8, 2014
WESTBOROUGH- Oscar L. Gresham, 79, of Westborough, passed away on Monday, December 8, 2014 at the UMass/Memorial Healthcare-University Hospital. He was the husband of the late Joan A. E. (Anthony) Gresham. Born in Midville, Georgia, he was the son of the late Richard and Mattie (Promis) Gresham. He was educated in Georgia schools and was a graduate of Moorehouse College....

Thomas P. Canali
Dec 6, 2014
Thomas Paul Canali 64, of Worcester, MA died peacefully at Kindred HealthCare, Westborough, MA on Saturday, December 6, 2014 after a long illness. Tommy was the son of the late Ralph and Marguerite (Michaud) Canali. Tommy leaves his wife of many years, Faith (Boccia) Canali. Tommy graduated from Milford High School class of 1968. Tommy was a surveyor and Cad...