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Rev. Thomas E. Mahoney

Rev. Thomas E. Mahoney

Nov 14, 2024

Rev. Thomas E. Mahoney, Jr., 87, of Shrewsbury, died on Thursday, November 14, 2024, at the UMass University Memorial Hospital in Worcester due to complications from cancer.

Father Thomas E. Mahoney, Jr. was born in Gardner, a son of the late Thomas E. Sr. and Kathleen E. (McInerney) Mahoney.  He graduated from Gardner High School and began...

Richard W. George

Richard W. George

Nov 3, 2024

Richard W. George, 72, of Upton, passed away on Sunday, November 3, 2024, after a brief illness.

Born in Providence, RI, he was the son of the late Theodore and Victoria (Grebenstein) George, and was raised and educated in Upton. He graduated from Nipmuc Regional High School in the class of 1971. After high school he then...

Elizabeth E. Lavergne

Elizabeth E. Lavergne

Oct 15, 2024

Elizabeth E. Lavergne, 87, of Upton, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 15, 2024, at the Milford Regional Medical center, surrounded by her loving family.  She was the wife of the late Gerald J. “Sunny” Lavergne, who died in 2015.

Born in Northbridge, she was the daughter of the late Waldo and Beatrice (Oulette) Akeley, and was...

Mona M. Macnaughton

Mona M. Macnaughton

Oct 14, 2024

Mona Mae MacNaughton, 75, of New Bedford passed away Monday, October 14, 2024, after a period of declining health.

She was born on May 21, 1949, in Milford, Ma to the late John and Lillian (Clarke) MacNaughton. She grew up in Upton, attended Upton schools and Nipmuc Regional.

Mona (affectionately known as “Bozo” by her...

Mary M. Regan-Russo

Mary M. Regan-Russo

Oct 2, 2024

In loving memory of Mary Margaret Regan-Russo who went home to God on Wednesday, October 2, 2024, after a sudden cardiac event.

Mary was born in Dorchester, MA 70 years ago to the late Mary (McHugh) and Thomas D. Regan. Mary lived in Upton, MA with her wife and partner of 51 years, Paula; whom...

Stedman "Ted" Briggs

Stedman "Ted" Briggs

Sep 26, 2024

Stedman F. “Ted” Briggs, Jr., 82, of Upton, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, September 26, 2024, at home. He was the husband of Susan A. (White) Briggs.

Born in Boston, he was the son of the late Stedman and Hester (Heigham) Briggs. He was educated in Brighton schools and was a graduate of Brighton High School.

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Janice E. Cooper

Janice E. Cooper

Sep 16, 2024

Janice E. Cooper, 93, of Upton, MA, passed away on Monday, September 16, 2024 after a short illness.

She was born on October 4, 1930, in Milford, MA to the late Herman and Bertha (Cheney) Temple.  She was a lifelong resident of Upton except for 12 years when she and her husband Laurence “Larry” Cooper, Jr. lived...

Mary C. Sharron

Mary C. Sharron

Sep 7, 2024

***Service details for Mary have been announced below***

Mary C. Sharron, 78, of South Grafton, and formerly of Upton, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 7, 2024, at her home.  She is the beloved wife of Stephen F. Sharron.

Born in Upton, she was a daughter of the late William and Mabel (Miller)...

Mary A. Mcmaster

Mary A. Mcmaster

Sep 6, 2024

Mary Ann (Glynn) McMaster, 88, of Jensen Beach, FL, and formerly of Upton, MA, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 6, 2024. She is preceded in death by her husband, Francis D. McMaster, Sr.

Mary is survived by her daughters, Ann Deluca and her husband Bob of Jensen Beach, FL; Mary McMaster of Port St. Lucie, FL;...

Dianne M. Brown

Dianne M. Brown

Aug 26, 2024

Dianne M. Brown, 81, a life time resident of Upton, MA passed away peacefully on August 26, 2024, to be with the Lord.

She was the daughter of the late Victor Grignon of Bellows Falls, VT and Ruth (Owens) Grignon of Walpole, NH. She is also predeceased by her husband of 33 years, Carlton Brown of Upton,...

Richard E. Varney

Richard E. Varney

Aug 21, 2024

It is with great sadness that the family of Richard E. Varney, of Cornelius NC, announce his passing on August 21st 2024, surrounded by his loving family after a short illness. Born in Upton, he was the son of the late Dorothy Young and the late Donald L Varney Sr.  Richard graduated from Grafton High School in 1952 and...

Richard E. Weiser

Richard E. Weiser

Jul 20, 2024

Richard E. Weiser, 84 yrs. old, from Upton, Mass., passed away peacefully at Beaumont Nursing Facility in Westborough, July 20, 2024 from complications of Parkinson's Disease.

He leaves his loving wife Brenda of 42 yrs., his son Glenn Weiser and his wife Lisa, and their son Arron of PA, a daughter Cheryl Weiser Cabaruvias of CO and...

Meryle A. Allen

Meryle A. Allen

Jul 15, 2024

Meryle A. Allen, 79, a longtime Upton resident, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 15, 2024, at the Milford Regional Medical Center after a brief illness.  She was the beloved wife of the late Charles E. “Charlie” Allen, who died in September of 2023.

Born in Boston, she was a daughter of the late Richard and Ann...

Barbara L. Hodgdon

Barbara L. Hodgdon

Jul 8, 2024

Barbara Hodgdon, 89, of Upton passed away peacefully surrounded by her beloved family, on July 8, 2024, after a sudden illness.  She was the daughter of Paul and Mary (Bakunas) Burdows.  She was predeceased by her husband Allen Hodgdon.

Barbara is survived by her daughter Barbara Harris and her “favorite” son in law Michael Harris of Upton. ...

Carol J. Haskell

Carol J. Haskell

Jun 29, 2024

Carol J. Haskell, age 83, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 29, 2024 surrounded by her loving family.

Carol was born in Concord, New Hampshire. She married her husband, Jerry Haskell of Westborough, MA in 1960 and they raised their four children in Marlborough / Hopkinton, MA.

She was an LPN for various Nursing Homes...

Hugh J. Macdonald, Jr.

Hugh J. Macdonald, Jr.

Jun 28, 2024

Hugh J. MacDonald, Jr., 78, of Upton passed away on June 28, 2024, at the Milford Regional Medical Center with his family by his side.  Hugh had been in declining health for several years.

Hugh was the son of Hugh J. MacDonald, Sr. and Agnes (Connelly) MacDonald. He was born and raised in the Boston area.  After...

Rosemarie Boudrot

Rosemarie Boudrot

Jun 22, 2024

Rosemarie Boudrot, 82, a longtime Upton resident passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 22, 2024, at the Milford Regional Medical Center surrounded by her loving family.  She was the beloved wife of 59 years to Donald P. Boudrot.

Born in Dayton, OH, she was a daughter of the late Anthony and Mary (Konicki) Mayer and was raised...

Keung So

Keung So

Jun 19, 2024

Obituary of Keung So (蘇強)

At age 93, Keung So left this world peacefully on June 19, 2024.

He was born in 1930 in Hong Kong. His early life was marked by war, political unrest, and family needs caused by economic depression in Hong Kong. He grew up in a big family and was in...

Donna B. Johnson

Donna B. Johnson

Jun 18, 2024

A Celebration of Life has been announced for Donna, please see below.

Donna B. (Bradford) Johnson, of Pt. St. Lucie, FL, and formerly of Upton, wife of the late Larry K. Johnson, passed away on June 18, after a period of declining health. She was the daughter of the late Ronald...

Mary E. Fedorczuk

Mary E. Fedorczuk

Jun 14, 2024

Mary E. (Roche) Fedorczuk, 83, of South Grafton, MA, and formerly Upton, passed away peacefully at the UMass University Hospital surrounded by her family on Friday, June 14, 2024.  She was the beloved wife of the late Michael Fedorczuk, who died in 2015.

Born in Boston, she was the eldest daughter of the late William and Marion...

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