Obituaries

May 2, 2018

Shirley A. (Barber) Forrest, 75 of Marlborough, formerly of Hudson and Sudbury, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 2, 2018, at Reservoir Center for Health and Rehab in Marlborough, surrounded by her loving family after a period of declining health. She joins her beloved husband Raymond W. Forrest who passed in 2005.

Shirley was born...

May 2, 2018

Luis Loura Chaves, 77, of Hudson, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, May 2, 2018, surrounded by his loving family, after a period of declining health. He leaves behind his beloved wife of 41 years, Maria Virginia (Monteiro) Chaves.

Luis was born and raised in Santa Maria, Azores,...

Apr 30, 2018

Irene DiPietro, 89, of Hudson, MA passed Monday, April 30, 2018 at Marlborough Hospital. She was pre-deceased by her husband Anthony DiPietro.

She is survived by her sons John DiPietro of Hudson, Tony DiPietro and his wife Lynne of Buffalo, NY and Paul DiPietro and his wife Debbie of Hudson and was the mother of the late...

Apr 28, 2018

Clara (Contardo) Lynch, 96 of Southbridge, formerly of Hudson, Ma, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 28, 2018 at Southbridge Rehab and Healthcare, after a period of declining health. She is reunited with her beloved husband, Edward J. Lynch, Sr., who predeceased her in 1993 and her two sons, Edward and Thomas Lynch both who predeceased her as well....

Apr 23, 2018

Melissa DeMichele, 46 of Marlboro, passed away on Monday, April 23, 2018, at UMass Medical Center in Worcester, surrounded by her loving family, after a brief period of declining health.

Melissa was born in Newton, MA, a daughter of Sheila M. (Anderson) DeMichele and Jerome DeMichele.  She was raised in Hudson, where she attended high...

Apr 22, 2018

BERLIN – Erin Gale Mary (Tervo) Mojkowski, 53, of Berlin, MA passed Sunday, April 22, 2018, surrounded by her family, fighting genetic pancreatic cancer until her last breath.

She leaves her love and life partner Gina Shepard. She was predeceased in January by her father William H. Tervo, Jr. She is survived by her mom Rowena “Trudy”...

Apr 22, 2018

Sheila M. Bouchie, 81 of Hudson passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 22, 2018, at Marlborough Hospital, with her loving family by her side, after a brief illness.

Sheila was born on August 20, 1936, in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada a daughter of the late Martin I. and Alice May (Martell) Bouchie. Sheila was raised...

Apr 21, 2018

Lucille M (Hill) Kittredge Roussel 87, of Hudson MA. , Hudson NH. and Haines City FL. passed away peacefully in her sleep at the home of her daughter and son in law, after a period of declining health.

Lucille was born and raised in Hudson MA., the daughter of...

Apr 20, 2018

Johanna “Lore” (Rapp) Melideo, 80 of Hudson, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 20, 2018, at Marlborough Hospital with her beloved family by her side. She leaves behind her loving husband of almost 56 years George D. Melideo.

Lore was born in Backnang, Germany on May 21, 1937. Lore had a challenging childhood growing up and being...

Apr 18, 2018

Vicky S. Farmer, 57 of Hudson MA passed away on Wednesday April 18, 2018.

She was born in Toledo, OH on July 23, 1960 to Ashley and Hedy Farmer.  She moved to Louisville, Ky at an early age and attended Jefferson Community College.  She had been a member of Mensa, and had worked for Sullivan...

Apr 17, 2018

Attorney Francis “Franny” C. Burke, Jr. 63 of Hudson, MA passed away unexpectedly at home on Tuesday, April 17, 2018. Franny leaves behind a sister Judy Palmer of Madison, CT; nephews Michael Palmer and his wife Sara, and Kevin Palmer; a grandniece, Lana Palmer; and many, many friends.  He was predeceased by his parents, Alice and Francis Burke, Sr....

Apr 16, 2018

Gerard J. Lindsey, Sr. 64 of Hudson passed away unexpectedly at home on Monday, April 16, 2018. He leaves behind his beloved wife Paula (Brier) Lindsey.

Gerard was born in Boston, Ma on July 17, 1953, a son of the late Frank and Margaret (Stack) Lindsey. He was raised in Wellesley, Ma, where he graduated...

Apr 15, 2018

John "Doc" P. Donovan, 91 of Hudson, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, April 15, 2018, surrounded by his loving family, after a period of declining health. John is reunited in heaven with his beloved wife Barbara L. (Fairgreve) Carter Donovan and his daughter, Kathleen A. Donovan.

John was a life long resident of...

Apr 14, 2018

Loa (JOYCE) Largey of Hudson, MA has passed on Saturday, April 14, 2018, in West Boylston where she had been living at the Oakdale Rehabilitation & Skilled Nursing Center.

She was born in Oregon on September 24, 1923, the daughter of the late Ernest and Faye Phillips. She grew up in Oregon and at a young age...

Apr 12, 2018

Eric “Swanny” S. Swanfeldt, 35 of Berlin, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 12, 2018, at UMass Medical Center in Worcester, surrounded by his loving family, after sustaining injuries from an accident on his ATV.

Eric was born in Framingham, MA on March 29, 1983, a son of Stephen Swanfeldt and Annette C. (Staniunas) Crossen.  Eric was...

Apr 8, 2018

Richard "Dick" E. Paré , 81 of Marlborough, MA passed peacefully on Sunday, April 8, 2018 after a brief illness surrounded by his family.  He was the loving family man to his wife Joy A. (Hughes) for 59 years; his daughter Jill Tracy and her husband Dick of Hudson, MA and his son Rick Paré and his wife Tracey...

Apr 3, 2018

Dominick A. Cassalia (Don), age 82, of Hudson, MA formerly of Harrison, NY went home to The Lord on April 3, 2018, surrounded by his loved ones after a long illness.  Don was the devoted husband to Sophie (nee Mazzaferro) for 55 years.  Proud father to Gregory (wife Patricia) and Deborah Guillet.  Loving grandfather to Courtney (nee Cassalia) and...

Apr 3, 2018

Shirley E. (Jones) Dedecko, 81 of Leominster, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 3, 2018, at Leominster Hospital, surrounded by her loving family.

Shirley was born in Concord, Ma, the daughter of the late Walter and Esther (O’Malley) Jones. She was raised in Maynard and after graduating high school, she attended the School of Art...

Mar 22, 2018

Michael “Mookie” A. Ramalho, 61, of Worcester, formerly of Hudson, passed away unexpectedly in his home on Thursday, March 22, 2018.

Mookie, born and raised in Hudson, MA was the son of the late Joseph J. Sr. and Mary V. (Renaud) Ramalho. Mookie was a graduate of Hudson High School, where he was a standout...

Mar 16, 2018

Nathan H (Nate) Mayo, 85 of Bolton Massachusetts, passed away Thursday, March 15, 2018, at UMass Memorial Hospital in Worcester of complications from heart failure.

Nate was a lifelong resident of Bolton. He carried on a rich family tradition of naval service, earned his wings as an officer and official naval aviator and flew off the deck...