Obituaries

May 2, 2019

Doris E. (Potter) Stirlen, 99, of Hudson, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, May 2, 2019, following a period of declining health.

She was born in Camden, New Jersey, the daughter of the late George B. Potter and Mabel B. (Larsen) Potter and lived most of her early life in Stone Harbor,...

Apr 30, 2019

James “Jay” Paul Sullivan, Jr., 70, of Marlborough, MA, passed away peacefully at home, on Tuesday, April 30, 2019, surrounded by his family, after a period of declining health.

Jay was born on September 25, 1948, in Boston, MA a son of the late James P. and Jane A. (Mulloney) Sullivan. He was raised in Newton, MA,...

Apr 29, 2019

Raymond G. Baer passed away April 29, 2019 in San Antonio, TX.  Raymond was born in Clinton, Mass to the late Charles and Ladwina (Brooks) Baer.  He is survived by his wife of 71 years, Theresa (Garrett) Baer, and his children Kathleen Madden of South Carolina and Garrett Baer of Texas.  Ray is also survived by his...

Apr 29, 2019

Paul Dennis Balthazar, 72, of Marlborough, MA, formerly of Hudson, MA, passed away peacefully, on Monday, April 29, 2019, at Mass General Hospital in Boston, with his family by his side. He leaves his beloved wife of over 47 years, Geraldine M. (Brailey) Balthazar.

In addition to his wife, he is also survived...

Apr 28, 2019

Shirley E. (Mura) Carter, 88, of Hudson, MA, passed away peacefully, on Sunday April 28, 2019, at Saint Vincent Hospital in Worcester, surrounded by her loving family, after a period of declining health. She is reunited in heaven with her beloved husband, Vincent J. Carter, who predeceased her on November 6, 2017.

Shirley...

Apr 25, 2019

James “Jamie” W. O’Brien, 67, a longtime Hudson, MA resident, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 25, 2019, at UMass Medical Center in Worcester. He leaves his beloved companion of 21 years, Jennifer S. Loura.

Jamie was born on May 2, 1951 in New Glasgow, Nova Scotia, Canada, a son of the late...

Apr 23, 2019

Thomas M. Blasko, 57, of Northborough, MA passed away, on Tuesday, April 23, 2019. All services will be held privately at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are under the care of Tighe Hamilton Regional Funeral Home, 50 Central St.

Apr 23, 2019

Debra Jean (Brown) Blasko, 57, of Northborough, MA passed away, on Tuesday, April 23, 2019. All services will be held privately at the convenience of the family. Tighe Hamilton Regional Funeral Home is honored to be assisting with her arrangements.

Apr 23, 2019

Gladys E. (McCarthy) Troupe, 80, of Berlin, MA, passed away peacefully, on Tuesday, April 23, 2019, with her family by her side, after a period of declining health. She is reunited in heaven with her late husband Robert L. Troupe, who passed in 1994.

Gladys was born on December 21, 1938, one of...

Apr 22, 2019

Eleanor M. (Travis) Nunes, 85, a lifelong Hudson resident, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her family, after a period of declining health. She leaves behind her beloved husband of 67 years, Oliver F. Nunes, Jr.

Eleanor was born in Hudson, MA, on December 12, 1933, a daughter of the late Ralph...

Apr 21, 2019

Manuel Cordeiro, Jr., 86, of Hudson, passed away peacefully, on Sunday, April 21, 2019, at Marlborough Hospital, surrounded by his family, after a period of declining health. He leaves his beloved wife of over 63 years, M. Bernadette (O’Connor) Cordeiro.

Manuel was born on August 20, 1932, a son of the late Manuel...

Apr 14, 2019

Lorraine E. (Wellen) Hellen, 98, of Hudson, MA, passed away peacefully, on Sunday, April 14, 2019, at Life Care Center of Acton, with her family by her side, after a brief period of declining health. She is reunited in heaven with her beloved husband of over 54 years, Charles J. Hellen, Sr., who predeceased her in 1996....

Apr 13, 2019

Mary Eleanor (MaGuire) Droogan, 91, a lifelong Hudson, MA, resident, passed away peacefully, on Saturday, April 13, 2019, at The Reservoir Center in Marlborough, with her beloved family by her side, after a period of declining health. She is reunited with her husband, Francis “Bud” Droogan, who predeceased her in 1986.

Mary was...

Apr 9, 2019

Judith Ann (Bruen) Marcheterre, 82, formally of Hudson, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 9, 2019, at Marlborough Hills Rehabilitation & Health Care Center, surrounded by her loving family.

Judith was born in Marlborough, MA, on October 8, 1936, a daughter of the late Alexander and Mabel (Kline) Bruen. She supported her family as a laborer at...

Apr 6, 2019

Laura A. (Kodzis) Greska, 96, of Marlborough, MA, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 6, 2019, at The Reservoir Center in Marlborough, MA, with her loving family by her side, after a period of declining health.

Laura was born in Concord, MA, on January 9, 1923 and was raised in Maynard, Ma, where...

Apr 6, 2019

Barbara C. DiFonzo, Age 91 of Marlborough, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 6, 2019 surrounded by all of her beloved children.  Barbara lived most of her life in New England – born and raised in Pittsfield, MA, and the eldest of six children, her family moved frequently within Massachusetts.  Barbara graduated from St. Aquinas Academy in Jamaica...

Apr 5, 2019

Philip F. Hoban, Jr. 82, of Berlin, MA, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 5, 2019, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He is reunited in heaven with his beloved wife of thirty-eight years, M. Eunice (Spinney) Hoban, who predeceased him in 2015.

Philip was born on September 26, 1936, a son of the late...

Apr 3, 2019

Daniel W. Geary, 59, of Marlborough, MA passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on Wednesday, April 3, 2019, at Marlborough Hospital, after a long illness.

Daniel was born on March 17, 1960, the son of the late James R. Geary, Jr. and Eleanor (Meoli) Geary. He was raised in Bolton and graduated...

Apr 1, 2019

Santos Gomez, 90, of Hudson, MA, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, April 1, 2019, at Marlborough Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. He leaves behind his beloved wife of over 50 years, Nelida M. (Luna) Gomez.

Santos was born on September 3, 1928 in Juana Diaz, Puerto Rico, a son of the late...

Mar 29, 2019

Owen Michael Kilcommins, 83, of Hudson, formerly of Cape Cod and Needham, passed away peacefully on Friday, March, 29, 2019, at Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital in Westboro, surrounded by his loving family after a brief illness. He leaves behind his beloved wife of over 54 years, Claire F. (Conley) Kilcommins.

In addition to his wife, he is also...