OBITUARY LISTINGS
Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Westborough, Worcester County & Surrounding Areas
Willard F. Rissmiller
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...
Barbara E. Adams
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)...
Lynne C. Caldwell
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...
Terrance B. Tripp
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...
Ilda R. Engle
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...
M. Virginia "Ginny" Brault
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,...
Beverly A. Farmer
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)...

Catherine E. Ward
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...
Olivia C. Colby
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 |...
Irene M. Bellerose
Mar 21, 2024
Irene M. Bellerose, 91, of Westborough, passed away on Thursday, March 21, 2024, at the Marlborough Hospital. She was the wife of the late Dr. Gilbert A. Bellerose.
Born in Lakewood, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Richard and Jennie (Dzekowski) Marosek. She was raised and educated in Lakewood and was a graduate of Lakewood...
Bonnie (Ann) White
Mar 19, 2024
Bonnie (Ann) McDougal White, age 81, formerly of Ramsey, NJ, sadly passed away on March 19, 2024, at Brigham and Women’s Memorial Hospital in Boston, MA.
Bonnie was born in Buffalo, NY, the daughter of Elliott and Jane (Heath) McDougal.
After being awarded a full scholarship, Bonnie graduated from The Park School of Buffalo, NY...
Robert H. Taylor
Mar 17, 2024
Robert H. Taylor, 45, of Shrewsbury, formerly of Westborough, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, March 17, 2024, at home.
Born in Framingham, he is the son of Kathryn R. Welsh of Millville and Harry V. Taylor, Jr. of Westborough. He was raised and educated in Westborough and was a 1996 graduate of Westborough High School. He also...
William L. Dubey
Mar 15, 2024
William L. “Bill” Dubey, formerly of Westborough Mayberry Place Apartments passed away peacefully in Beaumont at the Willows on March 15, 2024.
A native of Grafton, MA, Bill was born on August 7, 1928 to Louis and Eliza (Denault) Dubey. As a young man, Bill studied music and played clarinet with a polka band performing in and...
Daniel Paul Remian Ii
Mar 11, 2024
Daniel Paul Remian II, 61, of Westborough, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, March 11, 2024, at his home.
Born in Southbridge, he was a son of Helen (Rosbury) Remian of Westborough, and the late Daniel Paul Remian. He was raised and educated in Westborough.
Dan was employed as Maintenance Manager for Pagell Corporation in Holliston....
Angela A. Casello
Mar 9, 2024
Angela A. Casello, 62, of Grafton, formerly of Westborough, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, March 9, 2024, at the UMass/Memorial Medical Center- University Hospital in Worcester.
Born in Worcester, she is the daughter of AnnMarie (Orlando) Brown and the late Richard Brown. She was raised and educated in Westborough and earned a degree in Gerontology at Quinsigamond...
Carolyn L. Mains
Mar 8, 2024
Carolyn L. Mains, 71, of Westborough, passed away on Friday, March 8, 2024, at UMass Memorial Medical Center- University Hospital. She was the wife of Frank A. Mains, Jr.
Born in Huntington, West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Warner and Iris (Poff) Felix and was raised and educated in Huntington.
During the...
Jeanne L. Davis
Mar 7, 2024
In Loving Memory of Jeanne
Jeanne Leona Irene Davis (Dufresne), 75, a devoted mother, grandmother, and caregiver, passed away on March 07, 2024. She leaves behind a legacy of love and compassion, having touched the lives of all who knew her. She was born and raised in Worcester, MA, daughter of Joseph Dufresne and Gisele (Maurais). She...
Joyce Gallinagh
Mar 4, 2024
Joyce Gallinagh, 79, of Westborough, passed away on Monday, March 4, 2024, at home surrounded by her loving family. For 57 years she was the wife of John Gallinagh, the love of her life.
Born in Lisburn, Northern Ireland, she was the daughter of the late George and Florence (Smyrl) Bell and was raised and educated in...
Charles V. Vilandre
Mar 3, 2024
Charles V. Vilandre, age 96, died peacefully on Sunday, March 3, 2024, at UMASS University Hospital surrounded by his devoted family.
He leaves two sons, David A Vilandre and his wife, Michele of West Boylston and Charles A Vilandre and his wife, Julie of North Attleboro, six grandchildren, Christopher Vilandre and his wife Caeli, Nicholas Vilandre and...
Mary L. Curran
Mar 1, 2024
Mary Louise (Tally) Curran, 89, passed away peacefully with family on Friday, March 1, 2024, at Whitney Place in Westborough, MA. She was the widow of Dr. Francis J. Curran, to whom she was married for nearly 50 years.
Born and raised in Providence, RI, Mary was the daughter of the late Joseph and Anna (Lyons) Tally. ...