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

Joseph O. Paul
Aug 25, 2013
WESTBOROUGH- Joseph O. Paul, 77, of Westborough, passed away on Sunday, August 25, 2013 at the UMass/Memorial Healthcare-University Hospital in Worcester. He was the husband of Helen M. (Martin) Paul. Born in Fitchburg, he was the son of the late George and Anna Lucille (Rockwood) Paul. He was educated in Fitchburg and Westborough schools and was a 1954 graduate of...

Gerald J. Merchant
Aug 25, 2013
WESTBOROUGH- Gerald J. Merchant, 82, of Westborough, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 25, 2013 at the Beaumont Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center. He was the husband of the late Patricia A. (Francesco) Merchant. Born in Westborough, he was the son of the late Charles and Theresa (LeBeau) Merchant. He was educated in Westborough schools and was a 1949 graduate...
Jacqueline C. Tidman
Aug 20, 2013
WESTBOROUGH- Jacqueline (Chabot) Tidman, Town Historian, passed away on August 20, 2013 at the age of 87 after a fulfilling life. She was born in Boston, the daughter of the late George J. Chabot and Dorothy (Mauger) Chabot. Her husband, Walter F. Tidman, her daughter Jennifer L. Marino and her brother George J. Chabot, Jr. pre deceased her. She is...

Jane Mickelson
Aug 17, 2013
WESTBOROUGH- Jane Mickelson, 50, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 17, 2013 at home. Born in Worcester, she was the daughter of the late Herbert and Lorraine (Hyland) Mickelson. Jane enjoyed listening to music and going to Dunkin Donuts and McDonald’s. On her 50th birthday she donated all her gifts to the Make- A -Wish Foundation. Jane is survived by...
Frances Mango-Thompson
Aug 12, 2013
WESTBOROUGH- Frances Mango-Thompson, 63, of Westborough, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 12, 2013 at her family home. She was the beloved wife of Bill Thompson and the loving mother of Samantha Rose Thompson. Those who knew Fran will remember that family was most important to her, a fact reflected in the many family events, holidays and special days that...

Lois E. (Battles) Roy
Aug 3, 2013
Lois E. (Battles) Roy ,94, died early Saturday morning at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the late Bertrand Roy who died in 2011. She was born in Medford, the daughter of the late Charles and Anna (Hopkins) Nelson and lived in Marlborough for almost 10 years. Mrs. Roy was a graduate of Saint...
Joseph F. Mannarino
Jul 30, 2013
WESTBOROUGH- Joseph F. Mannarino, 55, of Westborough, passed away on Tuesday, July 30, 2013 at the Tufts New England Medical Center. He was the husband of Karen T. Luke-Mannarino. Born in Framingham, he was the son of the late Joseph C. and Corinne (Belloli) Mannarino. He was a graduate of Framingham South High School and of Clark University. Joseph has...

Herbert H. Kenworthy
Jul 29, 2013
Herbert H. Kenworthy, Jr., passed away on Monday, July 29, 2013 at the Overlook Masonic Healthcare in Charlton. He was the husband of the late Joan F. (Murphy) Kenworthy. Born in Boston, he was the son of the late Herbert and Alice (Bushman) Kenworthy. He was educated in Dedham and Westborough schools and attended Vermont Academy and the University of...
Robert N. Hennessy, Dmd
Jul 26, 2013
Robert N. Hennessy, DMD 1917-2013 Westborough – Robert N. Hennessy died peacefully Friday July 26, 2013 at his beloved home in Westborough at the age of 95. Bob was born November 18, 1917 in Holyoke, MA. A life long resident of Westborough, he graduated from Westborough High School, Clark University, and Harvard Dental School. He later trained as an orthodontist...

Carol A. Lynch
Jul 21, 2013
WESTBOROUGH- Carol A. Lynch, 83, of Westborough, formerly of Worcester and Cotuit, passed away on Sunday, July 21, 2013 at the Beaumont Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center. She was the wife of the late James A. Lynch. Born in Worcester, she was the daughter of the late John and Ann (Shields) Mathews. She was educated in Worcester schools and was...

Loretta (White) Peairs
Jul 13, 2013
WESTBOROUGH- Loretta (White) Peairs, 91, died on July 13, 2013 at home in the company of her family. She was born in New York City on January 12, 1922 to Francis and Loretta (Harkins) White, and grew up in the Bronx and on Long Island. Loretta first worked for Metropolitan Life and then the First Army Air Corps where she...

John A. Heywood
Jul 13, 2013
John A. Heywood , 90, of Yarmouthport, and Ft. Myers, FL and formerly of Westborough and Wolfeboro, NH passed away on Saturday, July 13, 2013. He was the loving husband of Margaret Wheeler Heywood. They were married for nearly 67 years. Mr. Heywood was born in Framingham, the son of the late Ralph E. and Marian N. Heywood. He attended...

Ronald L. Wheelock
Jul 5, 2013
WESTBOROUGH- Ronald L. Wheelock, 83, of Westborough, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 5, 2013 at the Kindred Transitional Care and Rehab. He was the husband of the late Joan M. (Greenfield) Wheelock. Born in Middleton, Nova Scotia, he was the son of the late Alma Wheelock and was educated in Middleton schools. Ron was the owner of R &...

Peter George Gibbs
Jun 29, 2013
WESTBOROUGH- Peter George Gibbs, 80, of Albion, MI and most recently a resident at the Willows in Westborough, passed away peacefully on June 29th, 2013. He is survived by his sister Margaret and his brother Alan, both who reside in England. He is predeceased by his parents Sydney and Amy Mary Madeline, both of London, England. Peter was born on...
Russell B. Shepherd
Jun 28, 2013
Russell Bliss Shepherd 11-5-1929 to 6-28-13 Russell B. Shepherd died peacefully at Sudbury Pines Nursing Home, Sudbury, Mass, on Friday, June 28. Russell was born and raised in Westborough, Mass and was a long time resident of Carlisle, Ma, more recently a resident of New Horizons in Marlborough, MA. He was a graduate of Boston University in 1954. He worked...

Anthy K. Thayer
Jun 27, 2013
WESTBOROUGH- Anthy (Kraly) Thayer, 96, of Westborough passed away peacefully on June 27, 2013 at the Beaumont Skilled Nursing Center in Westborough. Anthy leaves her three children; Jay Thayer and his wife Polly of Westborough, Mary-Lynne Thayer of Westborough, and Jana McCabe and her husband Jim of Danville, California; and six grandsons; Benjamin, Andrew, Evan, Brett, Tyler and Cole who...

Donald Rosenberg
Jun 18, 2013
Donald Rosenberg, 86, of Westborough, formerly of New York City, passed away on June 18, 2013. He was the husband of the late Dana (Warner) Rosenberg. Donald is survived by one son, Jonathan Rosenberg of Brooklyn, NY and one daughter, Mary A. "Mimi" Hodgkins of Southborough and three grandchildren, Garrett and Heather Hodgkins and Jonah Rosenberg. All services will be...

Donald D. Taylor
Jun 17, 2013
WESTBOROUGH- Donald D. Taylor, 81, of Westborough, passed away on Monday, June 17, 2013 at the UMass Memorial Healthcare- University Hospital after a brief illness. He was the husband of Joan K. (Kay) Taylor whom he married on July 7, 1953. Born in Worcester on March 20, 1932, he was the son of the late Joseph and Maud (Halstead) Taylor....
Conrad A. Bourque
Jun 9, 2013
WORCESTER- Conrad A. Bourque, 83, of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 9, 2013 at the Millbury Health Care Center after a brief illness. He was the husband of Elaine M. (Davy) Bourque. Born in Sanford, Maine, he was the son of the late Leo and Alphamina (Cyr) Bourque. He was educated in Dover, NH schools and was a...

Deborah J. Gralton
Jun 4, 2013
Deborah. J. Gralton, 62, of Needham, passed away on Tuesday, June 11, 2013 at the Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital in Needham. A private graveside service will be held in the Rural Cemetery, Southborough.