Obituaries

David G. Barber

David G. Barber passed away on Saturday, December 15, 2018 at the Beaumont Care Facility in Westborough, MA. Read more

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Claire M. (Mazzarelli) Petti, 87, of Milford Claire M. (Mazzarelli) Petti, 87, of Milford, passed away Friday, December 28, 2018 at the Rhode Island Hospital in Providence RI. Read more.

Elmer Viens, 99, of Hopedale Elmer Viens, 99, of Hopedale, passed away Sunday, December 30, 2018 at the Milford Regional Medical Center. Read more.

Annelies A. van Raalten, 69, of Upton Annelies A. van Raalten, 69, a longtime Upton resident, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 25, 2018, in the Milford Regional Medical Center after a courageous battle with lung cancer. Read more.

Deborah J. “Debbye” Dodd, 63, of Providence, RI. and formerly of Hopedale Deborah J. “Debbye” Dodd, 63, of Providence, RI. and formerly of Hopedale, MA, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 22, 2018 in the Philip Hulitar Hospice Center in Providence, RI. surrounded by her loving family. Read more.

Peter D. Coburn, 35, of Mendon Peter D. Coburn, 35, of Mendon passed away on Saturday, Dec. 22, 2018 at his residence. Read more.

Ana B. (Braz) Baia, 97, of Milford Ana B. (Braz) Baia, 97, of Milford, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family, Friday, December, 14, 2018 at the Genesis Healthcare in Milford. Read more.

Mrs. Giovannina “Jennie” G. (Fino) Goza, 96, of Milford Mrs. Giovannina “Jennie” G. (Fino) Goza, 96, of Milford MA, died Sunday (December 9, 2018) at the Milford Regional Medical Center after a brief illness. Read more.

Mr. Paul R. Rankins, 53, of Webster MA and formerly of Milford Mr. Paul R. Rankins, 53, of Webster MA and formerly of Milford MA, died Saturday (December 8, 2018) at Bay State Medical Center in Springfield MA. Read more.

Annelies A. van Raalten, 69 Annelies A. van Raalten, 69, a longtime Upton resident, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 25, 2018, in the Milford Regional Medical Center after a courageous battle with lung cancer. Read more.

Peter J. Guiliani Jr., 47, of Mendon Peter J. Guiliani Jr., 47, of Mendon, passed away Friday, November 23, 2018 at the Memorial Hospital in North Conway NH. Read more.

Donald R. Gladu, 63, of Uxbridge Donald R. Gladu, 63, of Uxbridge, lost his fight to cancer on Monday, December 10, 2018. Read more.

Nello A. Allegrezza, 95, of East Falmouth and formerly of Milford Nello A. Allegrezza, 95, of East Falmouth and formerly of Milford passed away on Sat. Dec. 8, 2018 at the Norwood Hospital, Norwood Read more.

Mrs. Helen Frances (Doherty) Shannahan, 87, of Holliston Mrs. Helen Frances (Doherty) Shannahan, 87, of Holliston, MA, died Saturday evening, December 1, 2018, at St. Patrick’s Manor in Framingham, MA after a period of declining health. Read more.

Joaquina (Castro) Antunes, 101, of Milford Joaquina (Castro) Antunes, 101, of Milford, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family, Wednesday, November 28, 2018 in her home. Read more.

Robert V. Hayes Sr., 82, of Woonsocket RI Robert V. Hayes Sr., 82, of Woonsocket RI, passed away Tuesday, November 27, 2018 at the Landmark Medical Center in Woonsocket, RI. Read more.

Gordon D. Curtis, 92, of Bellingham Gordon D. Curtis, 92, of Bellingham passed away on Mon. Dec. 3, 2018 at the Blaire House in Milford. Read more.

John R. Desmarais, 75, of Uxbridge John R. Desmarais, 75, of Uxbridge passed away on Sun. Dec. 2, 2018 at the Lydia Taft House in Uxbridge. Read more.

Leone Margaret Geromini (O’Neil), 82, of Franklin Leone Margaret Geromini (O’Neil), 82, of Franklin, died Saturday, November 24, 2018 holding hands with her family from complications following a recent hospitalization. Read more.

Duncan “D.A.” MacKinnon, 74 Duncan “D.A.” MacKinnon, 74, a resident of Medway for over 40 years, passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer on Wednesday, November 21, 2018 at the MetroWest Medical Center in Framingham where he was surrounded by his loving family. Read more.

Lloyd L. Hamm, Sr., 80 Lloyd L. Hamm, Sr., 80, a longtime Upton resident, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 14, 2018, at his home in Whiteville, NC, surrounded by many in his loving family. Read more.

Michael J. DeCesare, 95, of Milford Michael J. DeCesare, 95, of Milford, MA died November 8, 2017 in Milford Regional Medical Center. Read more.

Eugene J. (Gene) Krauss, 79, of Milford Eugene J. (Gene) Krauss, 79, of Milford passed away on Monday, November 19, 2018. Read more.

Annette E. (Lambert) Lussier, 86 Annette E. (Lambert) Lussier, 86, passed away Wednesday, November 21, 2018 after a period of declining health. Read more.

LEFEBVRE, Philip G. 78, of Medway LEFEBVRE, Philip G. 78, of Medway, November 11, 2018. Read more.

Carolyn C. (Cunningham) Ostapower, 83, of Watertown Carolyn C. (Cunningham) Ostapower, 83, of Watertown, formerly of Milford passed away at her residence on November 15. Read more.

Mrs. Helen V. (Sheldon) Longchamps, 88, of Hopkinton MA and formerly of Milford Mrs. Helen V. (Sheldon) Longchamps, 88, of Hopkinton MA and formerly of Milford MA, died Sunday, November 18, 2018 at Golden Pond Assisted Living in Hopkinton MA. Read more.

Dana William Weiner, age 65, of Honey Brook, PA Dana William Weiner, age 65, of Honey Brook, PA, died suddenly and entirely too soon on Thursday, November 15, 2018 at home. Read more.

Charles L. Lucky Bishop, Sr., 91, of Hopedale Charles L. Lucky Bishop, Sr., 91, of Hopedale and formerly of Milford died Friday November 16, 2018 at home. Read more.

Maureen J. (Kelter) Tilton, 78, of Westwood formerly of Franklin Maureen J. (Kelter) Tilton, 78, of Westwood formerly of Franklin, died suddenly October 22 in her home. Read more.

Robert Paul Burns (Biba), age 67 of Hopedale Robert Paul Burns (Biba), age 67 of Hopedale MA was welcomed into glory on October 18, 2018 after a brief battle with cancer. Read more.

Rudolph V. Lioce, Sr., 90, of Mendon Rudolph V. Lioce, Sr., 90, of Mendon passed away Sunday Oct. 21, 2018 in Milford Regional Medical Center. Read more.

Gary Bates, 67 On Saturday, October 13, 2018, Gary Bates, loving husband and father, passed away at the age of 67. Read more.

Mr. Louis Latif Mekhael, 83, of Framingham Mr. Louis Latif Mekhael, 83, of Framingham MA, died Sunday (October 14, 2018) at Oak Knoll Healthcare Center in Framingham MA after an illness. Read more.

Katharine B. (Beckert) Desjardins, 75, of Northbridge Katharine B. (Beckert) Desjardins, 75, of Northbridge and a former Upton and Northborough resident, passed away on Friday, October 5, 2018, at her home in Northbridge. Read more.

Earle L. Crosby, 92, of Upton Earle L. Crosby, 92, a longtime Upton resident, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 13, 2018, in the Beaumont Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center in Westborough. Read more.

Patrick Benoit, 32, of Northbridge Patrick Benoit 32 was a lifelong resident of Worcester and Grafton MA before settling in Northbridge. Read more.

Bridget "Breda" (Tierney) Bridget "Breda" (Tierney) Lane passed away on October 11, 2018 at the age of 78. Read more.

Stephanie Marie Whooten 27, of Franklin Stephanie Marie Whooten 27, of Franklin, succumbed at home gracefully with great dignity to cancer on Friday September 21, 2018, surrounded by family. Read more.

James R. Gibson James R. Gibson passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loved ones on September 20, 2018 at the age of 83 years. Read more.

Mrs. Josephine M. (Prece) Witkowski, 95, of Milford Mrs. Josephine M. (Prece) Witkowski, 95, of Milford MA, died early Thursday morning (September 20, 2018) at the Milford Regional Medical Center after a period of declining health. Read more.

Cahill, Barbara, 73, of Sagamore Beach, MA and Northbridge Cahill, Barbara, 73, of Sagamore Beach, MA and Northbridge, MA, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 20, 2018, after a courageous eleven-year battle with cancer. Read more.

Erik “Rick” Hunt Luce, 69, of Hopedale Erik “Rick” Hunt Luce, 69, of Hopedale, died Tuesday September 11th at the Milford Regional Medical Center, following a long, courageous, and hard-fought battle with colon cancer. Read more.

Josephine R. (Calarese) Porembski, 100, of Bradenton FL, formerly of Milford Josephine R. (Calarese) Porembski, 100, of Bradenton FL, formerly of Milford passed away, Tuesday, September 18, 2018 at the Serenity Gardens of Bradenton in Bradenton, FL. Read more.

Michael J. Consoletti, III, 73, of Medway Michael J. Consoletti, III, 73, of Medway passed away Saturday September 22, 2018 in Framingham Union Hospital, Framingham. Read more.

William A. Savitski, 93, of Milford William A. Savitski, 93, of Milford passed away Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018 at his residence. Read more.

Sean M. Flaherty 41, of Bellingham Sean M. Flaherty 41, of Bellingham, died suddenly, Thursday September 20, 2018. Read more.

Matthew R. Jackson, 43, of Douglas Matthew R. Jackson, 43, of Douglas Read more.

Christina M. (Gervais) Grassi, 70, of Linwood Christina M. (Gervais) Grassi, 70, of Linwood Read more.

John J. Emerick, Jr., 94, of Uxbridge John J. Emerick, Jr., 94, of Uxbridge Read more.