OBITUARY LISTINGS

Dec 6, 2023

We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Beth Lambert, a cherished wife, family member, and friend. Beth's life, marked by love, adventure, and heroic courage in the face of severe illness, came to a peaceful end in her beloved town of Westborough, MA on December 6, 2023.

Beth, the adored wife of Richard Lambert, lived...

Dec 4, 2023

Mary So-Yap, 82, loving wife of Leonardo Yap, went to be with the Lord on Monday, December 4, 2023. She was known as “Mimi” to her friends and business associates. Her children called her “Yaya”- which meant baby-sitter in the Filipino vernacular. Mimi was born in Bulan, Sorsogon in the Philippines. She was a successful and passionate businesswoman in...

Dec 4, 2023

Robert C. “Bob” True Jr, 89, of Westborough passed away peacefully surrounded by his children on Monday, December 4, 2023.

He was the son of the late Robert and Edith (Clifton) True and married to the late Marion (Buschmann) True for 62 years. A loving and supportive father, Bob is survived by four daughters and one son:...

Dec 2, 2023

Elma Kathryn (Hall) Hooks, 95, of Lake Worth, FL, more recently of Westborough, MA passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Saturday, December 2, 2023.

Katie, as she was known by family and friends, was born on November 12, 1928, in Samson, AL, to Ernest and Ethel Hall. She was raised in Green Cove Springs, FL. In...

Nov 29, 2023

Joan M. Phipps, 83, of Hopkinton, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 29, 2023, at the Beaumont Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center in Westborough.  She was the wife of 53 years to Russell H. Phipps.

Born in Worcester, she was a daughter of the late Harold and Esther (Aldrich) Jewett, was raised and educated in Westborough, and...

Nov 27, 2023

Norma A. Thompson, 93, of Westborough, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 27, 2023, at home. She was the wife of the late John R. Thompson.

Born in Marlborough, she was the daughter of the late William and Gladys (Miller) Wentworth. She was raised and educated in Southborough and attended and graduated from Anna Maria College in...

Nov 27, 2023

Chrstine A. Smerlas, 95, of Westborough and formerly of Waltham, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 27, 2023. She was the beloved wife of the late Lambert Smerlas. Devoted mother of John Smerlas and his wife Gayle. and Francine Judd and her husband Ronald. Loving Grandmother of Nicholas Judd and Alanna Merritt and her husband Cian. Christine had a...

Nov 23, 2023

Carol A. Cusson, 61, of Westborough, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 23, 2023, at home surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of Jason S. Cusson.

Born in Worcester, she was the daughter of the late Stanley and Alfreda (Smolinski) Danilowicz. She was educated in Worcester and was a graduate of Notre Dame Academy...

Nov 21, 2023

Joanne D. Arvidson, 93, formerly of Westborough, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 21, 2023, at the Beaumont Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Northborough.

Joanne was born in Connecticut and lived in Connecticut while growing up. She attended college and graduated from Tufts University (Jackson College)

Joanne raised her family in California and Massachusetts,...

Nov 13, 2023

Jean B. Orlando, 86, a lifelong Westborough resident, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 13, 2023, at the Rose Monahan Hospice Home in Worcester surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Westborough, she was a daughter of the late Michael and Antoinette (Antonio) Orlando, and was raised and educated in Westborough.  She was a graduate of Westborough...

Nov 13, 2023

Katharine L. “Kathy” Howard, 83, of Westborough, passed away suddenly on Monday, November 13, 2023, shortly after learning of her daughter, Rebecca’s death.  She is the beloved wife of 53 years to Robert Howard.

Born in Worcester, she was the daughter of the late Fredrick and Mary (Smith) Bedard.  She was raised and educated in Worcester and...

Nov 13, 2023

Patrick McShera, 97, of Port St Lucie, FL, and formerly of Westborough, passed away on Monday, November 13, 2023.  He was the beloved husband of Marjorie (Crowley) McShera.

Born in Glasgow, Scotland, he was a son of the late James and Mary (Martin) McShera, and was raised and educated in Glasgow, Scotland.

He then came...

Nov 12, 2023

Rebecca Sylvia (Howard) Barry, 45, of Westborough, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, November 12, 2023.  She was the wife of Kevin M. Barry.

Born in Guatemala City, Guatemala, she was the daughter of Robert Howard of Westborough, and the late Katharine “Kathy” (Bedard) Howard, who suddenly passed away hours after learning of Rebecca’s death.  Robert and Katharine...

Nov 8, 2023

William “Bill” Kimball Parker passed away peacefully on November 8, 2023, in Mesa, Arizona. Bill was born to Charlotte Kimball and Leslie Parker on June 22, 1944. Bill had one brother, Robert Parker.

Bill was a graduate of Westborough High School and served in the US Army. Bill was raised by his mother, grandfather, and uncle on...

Nov 8, 2023

William “Bill” Kimball Parker passed away peacefully on November 8, 2023, in Mesa, Arizona. Bill was born to Charlotte Kimball and Leslie Parker on June 22, 1944. Bill had one brother, Robert Parker.

Bill was a graduate of Westborough High School and served in the US Army. Bill was raised by his mother, grandfather, and uncle on...

Nov 3, 2023

Linda Rose Guaragna Herlihy passed away at the age of 65, surrounded by family, in her Scituate home on November 3rd, 2023, after a 4-year battle with metastatic breast cancer. She was the youngest daughter of the late Rose M. Guaragna of South Boston.

Accepted to Boston College on scholarship, she graduated with a bachelor’s degree in...

Nov 2, 2023

Edward F. Manion, Sr., 77, of Grafton, formerly of Westborough, passed away on Thursday, November 2, 2023, at the Rose Monahan Hospice in Worcester. He was the husband of Mary Ann (St. Jean) Manion to whom he’d been married for 58 years.

Born in Worcester, he was the son of the late Edward F. Manion and Lillian...

Oct 29, 2023

In Loving Memory of Stephen "Bert" Hulbert, 66, of Westborough, MA.

Stephen "Bert" Hulbert, a beloved husband, father, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away on Sunday, October 29th, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. Born and raised in Westborough, MA, Bert was a lifelong resident of the town he held dear to his heart.

Bert...

Oct 26, 2023

Theresa B. Mancuso, 94, formerly of Westborough, passed away on Thursday, October 26, 2023. She was the wife of the late Salvatore Mancuso.

Born in Everett, she was the daughter of the late Ralph and Antoinette (Gerullo) Yannaco and was educated in Everett schools.

While living in Westborough Terry was a communicant of St. Luke...

Oct 23, 2023

We regret to announce the passing of Fran Marcoux, a woman of many talents and interests. Fran, who departed this world on October 23, 2023, was known for her unique and varied interests.

As a participant in 18th century Living History reenactments and encampments, Fran breathed life into history, educating and entertaining all who had the privilege...