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Michael J. Bradford, Sr.
Apr 2, 2025
Chief Michael J. Bradford, Sr., 78, Retired Upton Fire Chief and Lifelong Upton Resident, passed away on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, at the UMass Memorial University Hospital in Worcester. He passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones. He was the beloved husband of 51 years to Mary (Megerdichian) Bradford.
Born in Worcester, Michael was a son of the late Ronald and...
Melissa Marie Stania
Mar 23, 2025
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Melissa Marie Stania, a beloved mother, daughter, sister, granddaughter, niece and friend. She passed away peacefully at home on March 23rd 2025 at the age of 45. Melissa fought a courageous 3-year battle with metastatic cancer, showing remarkable strength, resilience and grace throughout her journey.
Born in Bellefonte and raised...
Matthew J. Furtado
Mar 26, 2025
Matthew J. Furtado, a cherished husband, father, brother, and friend, passed away on March 26, 2025, at Rose Monahan Hospice in Worcester, Massachusetts, after a brief illness. He was born on December 19, 1963, in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and spent his life surrounded by those who loved him dearly.
Matthew was an alumnus of the Massachusetts College of Art, where his passion...
Joan Ann Baker
Mar 19, 2025
Joan Ann (Schaefer) Baker, 85, of Upton, devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully at home Wednesday, March 19th, 2025. Born in Worcester and raised in Auburn, MA Joan was the daughter of Adelle Schaefer and Herman Schaefer.
Joan married John P. Baker on June 7th, 1958, and together they were long-term residents of Upton. They had three children –...
Dorothy A. Senecal
Mar 17, 2025
Dorothy "Dot" Alberta (Hurd) Senecal, 101, of Northborough, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 17, 2025, at the Shrewsbury Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was the beloved wife of the late Roland Senecal, who died in 2002.
Born in Worcester, she was a daughter of the late Fred and Edith (Stanton) Hurd, and was raised and educated in Cherry Valley, MA....
Cheryl A. McFetridge
Mar 1, 2025
Cheryl McFetridge passed away on March 1, 2025, after a long, brave and courageous battle.
Cheryl lived most of her life in Upton and was a graduate of Nipmuc Regional High School. Her time in the band was a good memory for her throughout her life. She led a life serving others and had such a giving spirit toward others....
Lester P. Shea
Feb 20, 2025
Lester P. Shea, 93, a long time resident of Upton, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 20, 2025, at the AdviniaCare Nursing Home of Northbridge.
Born in Milford on September 5, 1931, he was a son of the late Frank and Christine (Vaughn) Shea. Raised and educated in Milford, Lester was a proud graduate of St. Mary's High School before furthering...
Michael R. Bates, Sr.
Feb 19, 2025
Michael Robert Bates, 66, of Upton, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully at home on February 19, 2025. Born on August 21, 1958, in Milford, Massachusetts, he was the beloved son of Ormond Arnold Bates and Agnes Elizabeth (Jacob) Bates.
Mike cherished the time spent raising his two sons, Michael Robert Bates Jr. and John Mauro Bates. He took great pride in welcoming...
Henry C. Valcour, Jr.
Feb 13, 2025
Henry Charles Valcour Jr., 90, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 13 at Rose Monahan Hospice after a brief period of declining health. He now joins his beloved wife of 65 years, Margaret, who passed away in June of 2022, and their son, Steven, who passed away in February 2014. He is also predeceased by his sisters Mary and Isabella,...
Steven D. Fleenor
Jan 24, 2025
Steven D. Fleenor, 67, of Abington, passed away on Friday, January 24, 2025, in Franklin, MA. Born on August 22, 1957, he was a son of the late Douglas and Margaret (Crawford) Fleenor and was raised and educated in Dorchester. Steven also called Abington, Quincy, and Sanbornton, NH, home throughout his life.
Steven’s vibrant spirit and joyful heart were evident to...
Simone Caron
Jan 19, 2025
Simone Caron, 84, of Westborough, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 19, 2025, at the Beaumont Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center in Westborough. Born on February 12, 1940 in Somerset, MA, she was a beloved daughter of the late Leo and Adela (Bouchard) Caron. She was raised and educated in Somerset, MA until her high school graduation. Simone then began...
Nancy J. Ansell
Jan 16, 2025
Nancy J. Ansell, 70, of Uxbridge, passed away peacefully on, January 16, 2025, at the Lydia Taft House in Uxbridge.
Born on March 26, 1954, in Biddeford, Maine, she was the daughter of the late Ernest and Barbara (Partridge) McGee. Nancy was raised and educated in Maine
In her professional years, Nancy made significant contributions while working at the former Kartiganer Hat...
Marie D Stupak
Jan 15, 2025
Marie D. Stupak, 84, of Milford and formerly of Upton, passed away peacefully at the Blaire House of Milford on Wednesday, January 15, 2025. Marie was the cherished wife of 40 years to Michelle D. Alderman of Milford, whose love and companionship marked a significant chapter in her life.
Born on September 26, 1940, in Norwood, MA, Marie was a beloved...
Dr. Tara Mezei
Jan 8, 2025
Dr. Tara Mezei, 90, of Millville and a former longtime Upton resident and respected psychologist, passed away peacefully on January 8, 2025, at the Cedarwood Gardens in Franklin. She was the beloved wife of the late Dr. Louis Mezei, who died in 1998.
She was born on May 26, 1934, in Toronto, Canada, and was raised in this vibrant city before...
Roy D. Stratton, Jr.
Jan 3, 2025
Roy D. Stratton, Jr., 62, of Upton, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, January 3, 2025, following a long illness.
Born on October 30, 1962, in Framingham, he was the son of the late Roy Sr. and Mertice (MacKay) Stratton.
Raised in Hopkinton, “Chip” was a proud alumnus of Keefe Regional Technical School in Framingham, class of 1981, where he...
Sheila T. Currie
Dec 27, 2024
Sheila T. Currie, 84, of Upton, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 27, 2024, at UMass Memorial University Campus in Worcester. She was the beloved wife of the late John F. Currie.
Born in Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, Canada, Sheila was the daughter of the late John and Bella (Meechan) Ferguson. Raised in Canada, she continued her education after moving to...
Linda G. Filewicz
Dec 26, 2024
Linda G. Filewicz, 58, of Uxbridge, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 26, 2024 at her home with family by her side after a courageous battle with cancer. She is the beloved wife of Robert A. “Bob” Mitchell, Jr.
Born in Worcester, she was a daughter of the late Theodore and Gail (Swenson) Sargent. She was raised in Sutton and was...
Robert H. Snow
Dec 23, 2024
Robert H. “Bob” Snow, 92, of Upton, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family at the Milford Regional Medical Center in Milford, on Monday, December 23, 2024. He was the beloved husband of the late Gail (Wright) Snow, who died in 2020.
Born in Pittsford, VT, he was a son of the late Phillip and Emily (Johnson) Snow, and was...
Daniel R. Allard
Dec 20, 2024
Daniel R. Allard, 34, of Westborough and formerly of Sutton, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, December 20, 2024, at the New England Baptist Hospital in Boston. He was the devoted & loved husband of Melissa L. (Gofforth) Allard.
Born in Worcester, Daniel was the son of Vincent Allard, Sr., of Sutton and Carol Tatro of Uxbridge, and he was raised in...
Richard N. Blodgett
Dec 13, 2024
Richard N. Blodgett, 78, of Upton, and formerly of Spencer, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, December 13, 2024, at his home in Upton.
Born in Worcester, he was the son of the late Leon and Ruth (Nelson) Blodgett, and was raised and educated in Spencer. He then attended Worcester Junior College and earned his associate’s degree.
Prior to retirement, Mr. Blodgett was...
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