OBITUARY LISTINGS

Jun 20, 2024

James "Jim" Everett Hickman, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and proud U.S. Army Veteran, passed away on June 20, 2024, at the age of 80. Jim was born on September 30, 1943, in Massillon, Ohio, to Laura and Ernest Hickman. He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Ruth Hickman Daily.

Jim was a devoted...

Jun 13, 2024

John F. “Jack” Strouse, Jr., a resident of Westborough for over 50 years, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, June 13, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.  He was 93 years young.  Jack was the beloved husband of 60 years to the late Claire E. (McCarthy) Strouse, who died in 2015.

Born in New York City,...

Jun 1, 2024

John D. Shepherd, 59, of Westborough, died unexpectedly on Saturday, June 1, 2024, in Westborough.

Born in Worcester he was raised and educated in Westborough schools and has been a lifelong resident of Westborough.

John was employed as a Logistics Manager for Inteplast in Westborough. He had worked for Inteplast (previously Danafilms) since 1982. He...

Jun 1, 2024

William T. Ames, 95, of the Balsam House in Readfield, ME, and formerly of Westborough, MA, died at home on Saturday, June 1, 2024.

Bill leaves a son and his wife W. Thomas Ames, Jr. and Priscilla M. Ames of Uxbridge, MA; a daughter and her husband, Alison L. Ames and Robert L. Deschamps, Jr. of Augusta,...

May 22, 2024

On May 22, 2024 we sadly said good-bye to our beloved mother, grandmother and “GG” Lois Marie. Lois was the daughter of Edwin and Marion Flanagan of Lynn, MA. She died peacefully, surrounded by family and comforted by her faith as she was going home.  She graduated from St. Mary’s High School in Lynn and proudly from the Katherine...

May 22, 2024

Bernd (Bernie) Mieth, 81 of Marlborough passed away from his battle with pancreatic cancer on May 22 at his home surrounded by his close family. Born in Leipzig, Germany, he was the son of Ursula (Rath) and Ernst Mieth and was raised in Dresden. He served in a pilot program in cooperation between the US Air Force and the...

May 15, 2024

Howard W. Quinby III, bravely battled pancreatic cancer for 4 years, but passed away on May 15th, 2024 at Newton-Wellesley Hospital.  He was surrounded by family and friends.

He is survived by his two sisters, Claudia and Christine, and is predeceased by his parents, Howard, Jr. and Susan (Vanclute) Quinby.

Howard graduated from Westborough High...

May 11, 2024

Frances M. Johnson, 94, a resident of Westborough for nearly 40 years and a lifelong resident of Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on May 11, 2024, at Christopher House, a rehabilitation center in Worcester.  A service commemorating Fran's life will be held at St. Stephen's Church in Westborough at 1 p.m. on Friday, May 24th; all are welcome.   In lieu...

May 5, 2024

Patricia "Patti" A. Bergstrom (nee Kelly) of Marlborough, MA, passed away on May 5, 2024, at the age of 69. Patti was born on February 18, 1955, in Worcester, Massachusetts, to the late Thomas F. Kelly and Doris M. Kelly. She was a beloved wife to Steve, loving mother to Craig Bergstrom of Sterling, MA and Meghan Bergstrom of...

Apr 25, 2024

Hazel A. Johnson, 86, found her peace on Thursday April 25, 2024, at her home in Grafton.  Born in Milford, Massachusetts she was the beloved daughter of the late Hazel A. (Lougee) Irvine and Arthur E. Irvine.  For 66 years she was the wife of Edwin (Eddie) Johnson who passed away in April of 2023.  After retirement from many...

Apr 16, 2024

Willard F. “Bill” Rissmiller 95, of Westborough, passed away April 16th at the Coleman House in Northborough. Born in Bushkill County, PA, he was the son of John and Florence (Fehr) Rissmiller. He was raised in Wind Gap and was a 1945 graduate of Nazareth High School. Following high school, he attended Penn State University earning a BS in...

Apr 14, 2024

Barbara E. Adams, 100, of Westborough, entered into rest on Sunday, April 14, 2024 at her home at Whitney Suites, The Willows. She was the wife of the late Bertis H. Adams and was adored by her large circle of family and friends.

Born in Winthrop, Barbara was the daughter of the late Harry and Anna (Hoffman)...

Apr 13, 2024

Lynne C. Caldwell, 87, of Westborough, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 13, 2024. She was the wife of the late Chester R. “Chet” Caldwell.

She is survived by three children: Corby R. Caldwell and his wife, Kimberly, of Westborough; Cheryl O. Buckley and her husband, Tim, of Paxton; Cynthia L. Foster and her husband, DC, of...

Apr 12, 2024

Terrance B. Tripp, 86, of Westboro, MA, passed away on Friday, April 12, 2024, at the MetroWest Medical Center in Framingham. He was the husband of 68 years to his college sweetheart, Eugenia (Murray) Tripp.

Dr. Tripp was born in Hollis, Maine, he was the son of the late Lloyd and Iva (Usher) Tripp. He was raised...

Mar 31, 2024

Ilda Ruiz Engle, born April 5, 1950, in San Antonio, Texas, peacefully departed this life on Easter Sunday morning, March 31, 2024, at Beaumont Nursing Center in Westborough, Massachusetts after bravely battling Parkinson’s disease and vascular dementia.

Ilda and her husband James shared a special, loving relationship, even before their marriage on 5.6.78. Rarely apart, they brought...

Mar 29, 2024

M. Virginia “Ginny” Brault, a beloved Hopkinton piano teacher, choir director, and organist, died peacefully on Friday, March 29th, 2024, Good Friday.  She was born on May 14, 1927, a daughter of the late Clarence G. and Phyllis N. (Arnold) Verdi.

A gifted pianist, Ginny opened her piano studio at her home in Hopkinton. Over the years,...

Mar 28, 2024

Beverly Ann Eva Chartier Farmer, 92, of West Brookfield, MA, passed away Thursday, March 28, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She devoted 68 years of marriage to her beloved husband, Robert Farmer, who tirelessly cared for her, especially during her sunset years.

Born in Worcester, Bev was the daughter of the late Arthur and Zora (Walsh)...

Mar 23, 2024

Catherine E. Ward, 87, of Westborough, passed away on Saturday, March 23, 2024, at Dodge Park Rest Home in Worcester.

Born in Westborough she was the daughter of the late James and Mary (Haven) Ward. She was raised and educated in Westborough and was a graduate of Westborough High School.

Catherine was employed as a...

Mar 21, 2024

Olivia Caitlin Colby, of Westborough, passed away on March 21, 2024. Olivia was the daughter of William and Staci (Sleeper) Colby of Westborough.

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

For her complete obituary, service details and online tribute, please visit the following link: Obituary for Olivia C. Colby |...