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Placido Joseph Pietropaolo
Dec 5, 2014
Joseph (Placido) Pietropaolo, native Bostonian and member of the Boston Symphony Orchestra (BSO) for 39 years, died in Westborough, Massachusetts on December 5, 2014. Born August 21, 1934, his love of music began at age 4 when he often walked with his parents from their West End neighborhood to listen to Boston Symphony Esplanade concerts. He studied violin and later...
Douglas A. Gravlin, Jr.
Nov 30, 2014
WESTBOROUGH- Douglas A. Gravlin, Jr., 63, of Westborough, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, November 30, 2014. He was the husband of Sharon A. (Parker) Gravlin. Born in Lowell, he is the son of Elizabeth (Byam) Gravlin of Chelmsford and the late Douglas A. Gravlin. He was educated in Acton/Boxboro schools. During the Vietnam Era he served with the...
Maria C. Barretti
Nov 29, 2014
Maria C. Barretti, 69, of Westborough, MA, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 29, 2014 after a courageous battle with ALS. She was surrounded by her husband, daughter and son. She was born in Bronx, NY and was the daughter of Ferdinando Cardinale and Erminia D'Antonio of Abruzzi, Italy. She is survived by her husband of 47 years, Michael Barretti,...
Jan K. Brill
Nov 26, 2014
Southborough - Jan K. Brill, 53, of Southborough, passed away suddenly on Wednesday November 26, 2014. He was the loving husband and soulmate of Dena Rich. Born in NYC, he is the son of Elaine (Reinis) Brill and the late Arnold Brill, of Forest Hills. In addition to his wife and mother, he is survived by his son, Michael S....
Craig Macdonald
Nov 23, 2014
WESTBOROUGH- Craig MacDonald, 82, of Westborough, passed away on Sunday, November 23, 2014 at the Marlborough Hospital. He was the husband of Carole A. (Taylor) MacDonald. Born in Fitchburg, he was the son of the late Arthur and Sarah (Craig) MacDonald. He was educated in Groton schools and was a graduate of Groton High School where he excelled in Basketball...
Marlene K. Williams
Nov 16, 2014
BERLIN- Marlene K. Williams, 76. of Berlin passed away on Sunday, November 16, 2014 at the Oriol Health Care in Holden. She was the wife of Robert Vandy Williams to whom she was married for 56 years. Born in Dickson City, PA, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Helen (Kriger) Klaus. She was educated in Dickson City...
Helen L. Webber
Nov 12, 2014
WESTBOROUGH- Helen L. Webber, 87, of Westborough passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, November 12, 2014 at home. She was the wife of the late William J. Webber, Jr. Born in Chelsea, MA, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Mary Ann (Power) King. She was educated in Chelsea, Everett and Tewksbury schools and graduated from Tewksbury High School....
Judith A. (Burke) Grey
Nov 10, 2014
Judith A. (Burke) Grey, 63, of North Grafton, passed away peacefully at the Rose Monahan Hospice Home in Worcester on Monday, November 10, 2014. She was the wife of W. Dennis “Denny†Grey. Born in Worcester, she is the daughter of Kenneth A. Burke of Westborough and the late Mildred (Hoyle) Burke. She was educated in Westborough schools and was...
Marcia M. Keiley
Nov 8, 2014
Marcia E. (McPherson) Keiley of Framingham and Gloucester passed away peacefully November 8, 2014. She was born in Jamaica Plain, Boston, the daughter of the late Warren A. and Mary E. (Flynn) McPherson. Her brother, Warren (Mac) and sister, Joanne Desautels predeceased her. She graduated from St. Thomas Aquinas High School in Jamaica Plain and Regis College in 1953. Marcia...
Eugenie Boutilier
Oct 26, 2014
WESTBOROUGH- Eugenie M. F. Boutilier, 97, of Westborough, formerly of Southborough passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 26, 2014 at the Kindred Transitional Care in Westborough. Born in Southborough, she was the daughter of the late George and Edith (Early) Boutilier and was educated in Southborough schools. Eugenie was employed as a secretary for General Electric prior to her retirement...
Evelyn L. Bellemer
Oct 25, 2014
WESTBOROUGH- Evelyn L. Bellemer, 91, of Westborough, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 25, 2014 at the Beaumont Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Northborough. She was the wife of the late Kenneth O. Bellemer. Born in Oxford, MA, she was the daughter of the late Alfred and Dora (Henault) Strack. She was educated in Oxford schools and graduated from...
Vasilios "Bill" Vassilakis
Oct 14, 2014
SOUTHBOROUGH- Vasilios “Bill†Vassilakis, 49, of Southborough, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, October 14, 2014. Born in New York, NY, he was educated at John Glenn Elementary School in Seven Hills, OH and graduated from Normandy High School in Parma, OH. He earned a bachelors degree from Kent State University and his MBA from Cleveland State. Bill was formerly employed as...
Paul S. Shelton
Oct 13, 2014
WESTBOROUGH- Paul S. Shelton, 95, of Peterborough, NH, formerly of Westborough, passed away on Monday, October 13, 2014 at the Summerhill Assisted Living in Peterborough. He was the husband of the late Phyllis (Lord) Shelton. Born in New Haven, CT, he was the son of the late Omar and Elizabeth (Strickland) Shelton. He was educated in Hamden, CT schools and...
Barbara E. Hodsdon
Oct 10, 2014
Barbara E. Hodsdon, 89, of Shrewsbury, formerly of Westborough, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 10, 2014 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of Harvey F. Hodsdon to whom she has been married for 64 years. Born in Boston, she was the daughter of the late Dr. John A. and Emily (Gunn) Nash. She was...
Lan Hsu
Oct 8, 2014
WESTBOROUGH- Lan Hsu, 94, of Westborough, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 8, 2014 at home. She was the wife of the late Eugene Hsu. Lan was born and educated in Taiwan and came to the United States in 1981. She was employed as a sushi chef at the Hisa Restaurant in Westborough prior to her retirement. She has been...
Dorothy E. Graham
Oct 8, 2014
Dorothy E. Graham, 88, of Westborough, passed away on Wednesday, October 8, 2014 at the Coleman House in Northborough. She was the wife of the late Francis P. Graham. Born in Westborough, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Evelyn (Walker) Dunn. She was educated in Westborough and was a graduate of Westborough High School. She also attended...
Rita M. Keaveny
Oct 8, 2014
SOUTHBOROUGH- Rita M. Keaveny, 89, of Southborough, formerly of Easton, and Brockton, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 8, 2014 at the home of her son. She was the wife of the late Robert M. Keaveny. Born in Boston, she was the daughter of the late James and Angelina (Monaco) Driscoll and was educated in Boston schools. Rita was a...
John J. Van Dam
Oct 2, 2014
WESTBOROUGH- John J. “Jack†Van Dam, Sr., 59, of Westborough, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 2, 2014 at home. Born in Boston, he was the son of the late Alfred and Helen (Johnson) Van Dam and was educated in Boston schools. Jack operated the Central House in Westborough for over 35 years. He was a member of WASA, enjoyed...
Joan B. Wood
Sep 15, 2014
Joan "Joannie" (O'Brien) Wood passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family at Rose Monahan Hospice Center, on September 15, 2014. Her best friend, Robert L. (Woodie) Wood, and husband of over sixty years passed away earlier this year. Joan was known by her humor, love of music, and pride in her Irish Heritage. She was a graduate of Westborough...
Dorothy G. Spates
Sep 13, 2014
Dorothy Grace Spates, age 100, a long-time resident of Woodville, died in her sleep on September 13, 2014. Dot was a long time employee of Bay State Abrasive and remained active in their retiree bowling league for many years. In her later years, the house she built during the Great Depression and her views of Lake Whitehall brought her joy...
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