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

Timothy M. Dufficy
Sep 19, 2013
WESTBOROUGH- Timothy M. Dufficy, Jr., passed away peacefully in his sleep September 19, 2013. He was at home with the love of his life, Carole of 53 years and his loving children by his side. Timothy was born in Mt. Vernon, NY on Septenber 26, 1938 to Philomena (Brudell) and Timothy M. Dufficy, Sr. He graduated from Stepinac High School...

Ralph J. Smith
Sep 19, 2013
WESTBOROUGH- Ralph J. Smith, 91, of Westborough passed away on Thursday, September 19, 2013 at the Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital in Westborough. He was the husband of the late Margaret M. (Kenneally) Smith. Born in Cambridge, he was the son of the late Angus and Nora (Cahill) Smith. He was educated in Charlestown schools and graduated from Boston University and Boston...
Bryan P. Gatley
Sep 16, 2013
GRAFTON- Bryan Gatley, 62, of Grafton, died unexpectedly of a heart attack on Monday, September 16, 2013 in his home in Grafton, MA Born in Worcester, raised in Westborough, Bryan was the son of the late Linwood W. “Bob†and Bethel L. (Mason) Gatley. He graduated Class of ’69 from Westborough High School. Bryan also graduated from Westfield State College...
Irene E. (Rossi) Gebo
Sep 11, 2013
WESTBOROUGH- Irene E. (Rossi) Gebo, 89, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 11, 2013 at home. She was the wife of the late Norman E. Gebo to whom she was married for 64 years. Born in Westborough, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Constance (Lebelli) Rossi. She was a 1942 graduate of Westborough High School and attended...

Francis "Buddie" Dwyer
Sep 8, 2013
WESTBOROUGH- Francis J. “Buddie†Dwyer, 90, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 8, 2013 at the Beaumont Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He was the husband of the late Veronica (Wojcicki) Dwyer. Born in Jersey City, NJ, he was the son of the late Francis and Helen (Krazewski) Dwyer and was educated in Jersey City schools. During WW II he...

Norman H. Bennett
Sep 5, 2013
WESTBOROUGH- Norman H. Bennett, 86, of Arundel, Maine, formerly of Westborough, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, September 5, 2013. He was the husband of Elaine M. (Levia) Bennett. Born in Westborough he was the son of the late Elmer and Pearl (Hunter) Bennett. He was educated in Westborough schools and graduated from the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy in Boston. Mr....
Mary S. Paige
Sep 5, 2013
WESTBOROUGH- Mary S. Paige, 62, of Westborough, passed away on Thursday, September 5, 2013 at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston. She was the wife of Bruce C. Paige. Born in Cambridge, she was the daughter of the late David G. and Mary K. (Harris) Howe. She was educated in Sudbury and graduated from Lincoln-Sudbury High Schools. She also...

Mary L. Diedering
Sep 4, 2013
WESTBOROUGH- Mary L. Diedering, 86, of Westborough, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 4, 2013 at the Rose Monahan Hospice in Worcester. She was the wife of the late William Diedering, Jr. Born in Brighton, she was the daughter of the late Ovid and Alice (Moore) Bernier. She was educated in Medford schools and graduated from the Forsyth School of...
Richard G. Healy
Aug 30, 2013
WESTBOROUGH- Richard G. “Dick†Healy, 95, died on Friday, August 30, 2013 peacefully in his sleep at home. Dick was born on July 31, 1918, in Brooklyn, N.Y. the son of Matthew Francis Healy and Matilda (Greiner) Healy. When he was 10 years old his family moved to Lynbrook, Long Island. N.Y. He graduated in 1936 from Lynbrook High School...

Everlenna R. Roche
Aug 25, 2013
WESTBOROUGH- Everlenna R. (Sims) Roche, 93, of Westborough, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 25, 2013 at the Kindred Transitional Care and Rehabilitation in Westborough. She was the wife of the late Donald P. Roche. Born in South Barre, MA, she was the daughter of the late William and Mary (Middleton) Sims. She was a graduate of Franklin High School...

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...