OBITUARY LISTINGS

May 18, 2023

Mary G. “Billie” Gallant, 94, of Upton, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 18, 2023, at the AdviniaCare of Northbridge after a brief illness.

Born in Somerville, she was a daughter of the late William and Mary (McFaun) Kelley, and was raised and educated in Lexington.

Prior to retirement, she was employed at the former...

May 15, 2023

Patricia LaPan, of Whitinsville, and formerly of Westborough, passed away on Monday, May 15, 2023.

Always ready for the next adventure, Pat lived life to the fullest and enjoyed cooking, spending quality time with friends and family, and traveling to both new and familiar places.

She graduated from Westboro High School in 1979, where she...

Apr 25, 2023

Edward C. Manley of Upton, MA, 83 years old, peacefully passed away into the arms of his Saviour on April 25, 2023. He was a wonderful husband to Sandra Manley.  They were married in 1958 and would have celebrated 65 years of marriage in June.

He was predeceased by a son Edward Jr. who passed away in...

Apr 20, 2023

Marilyn C. (Peck) Holman, 75, a longtime Upton resident, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 20, 2023, at the Milford Regional Medical Center.

Born in Queens, New York, Marilyn grew up in New York, New Jersey, and Indiana. She was a graduate of Ramapo High School in Oakland, New Jersey and Butler University in Indianapolis, Indiana. It...

Apr 17, 2023

Elizabeth A. Smith, 94, of Upton, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 17, 2023.  She was the beloved wife of the late Clyde E. Smith, Jr., who died in 1978.

Born in Wayland, she was a daughter of the late Franklin and Althea (Spreadbury) Pierce, and was raised and educated in Amesbury.

Prior to retirement,...

Apr 1, 2023

Walter (Bud) Driscoll, age 102, died Saturday, April 1st, 2023, at the St. Elizabeth Hospice Center in Edgewood, KY.  He was the son of the late Bernard and Florence Driscoll (nee Fairbanks).  He was a WWII Army Private First Class combat veteran who served in Europe with the 8th Infantry Division, 121st Infantry Regiment.  PFC Driscoll landed ashore in...

Mar 21, 2023

James Newton, Sr., 62, of Upton, ascended to heaven on Tuesday, March 21st, 2023, following a battle with Alzheimer's disease.

James was born on June 27th, 1960, to the late James E. and Mary T. (Mariano) Newton in Boston. He married his childhood sweetheart, Cheryl M. (Baccari) Newton, 42 years ago and went on to have six...

Mar 7, 2023

Norma A. (Sandstrom) Earl, age 92, left this world on Tuesday, March 7, 2023, while at AdviniaCare in Northbridge. She was born in 1930 in Worcester to the late Herbert and Charlotte (Ohree) Sandstrom. She graduated early (and proud of it!) from the former North High School in Worcester.

She married her husband, Robert Earl in 1950...

Mar 3, 2023

Robert “Lem” N. Lemerise, 70, of Upton, MA, passed away on Friday, March 3, 2023, at the Genesis Milford Center. He was the loving husband of Pamela A. (Sawyer) Lemerise.

He was born in Framingham, on June 25, 1952, and was a son of the late Eugene and Lorraine (Guevremont) Lemerise. He was raised and educated in...

Feb 28, 2023

Timothy M. Gomes, 38, of Worcester, formerly of Mendon passed away on February 28, 2023. He was the husband of Sarah Zlody.

Born in Boston, he is the son of Mark S. and Caryn L. (Ribero) Gomes of Mendon. He was raised and educated in Mendon and was a 2003 graduate of Nipmuc Regional High School where...

Feb 25, 2023

Hawken L. Morrison, 44, of Milford, passed away after a long illness on Saturday, February 25, 2023, at his home.

Born in Great Falls, MT, he was a son of William and Ruth (Malmberg) Morrison.  He was raised as a traveling military kid, ultimately landing with his family in Milford. He was a graduate of Nipmuc Regional...

Feb 19, 2023

Michael J. Kozel, 67, of Upton, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, February 19, 2023 at home.

Born in Worcester, he is the son of Thomas Kozel of Gardiner, Maine and the late Gloria (Letourneau) Kozel. He was raised and educated in Upton and was a member of Troop 132 where he became an Eagle Scout. He was...

Jan 30, 2023

Kim Jean (Davio) Merchant, 63, of Whitinsville and formerly of Grafton, passed away suddenly on Monday, January 30, 2023, after a courageous battle with lung cancer.

Born in Worcester, she was a daughter of the late Chester and Karen (Miner) Davio and was raised and educated in Grafton.  She was a graduate of Grafton High School Class...

Jan 23, 2023

Zatae T. Ross, 89, of Westborough, MA, formerly of Holliston, MA, passed away peacefully on January 18, 2023, surrounded by the love of her family. She was born on April 30, 1933, in Nashua, New Hampshire and raised there. She jitterbugged her way thru Nashua high school and later moved to Mississippi with her late husband, Raymond O. Ross...

Jan 19, 2023

John Andrew Maglia, Upton, MA, died peacefully at home on January 19, 2023, at the age of 78 after a lengthy battle with Parkinson’s disease. John was born in Boston, grew up in Roslindale, and graduated from Roslindale High in 1962 where he earned a varsity letter in cross-country. (Yes, really!) On July 15, 1967, he married Sandie, his...

Jan 14, 2023

Patricia S. Dobrowolski, 65, of Upton, passed away on Saturday, January 14, 2023 at Brigham & Women’s Hospital in Boston. She was the wife of Christopher Z. Dobrowolski.

Born in Winchester, MA, she was the daughter of the late L. Warren and Mary (Perzanowski) Shepard. She was raised and educated in North Reading and Southington, CT and...

Jan 14, 2023

John Robertson, Jr., died peacefully at his home in Upton on January 14, 2023, attended by his family and surrounded by the forests, waterways and wildlife he and his wife faithfully stewarded for 60 years.

He was born on March 24, 1928 in Norwood, MA, the son of John Robertson of Hawick, Scotland, and Helen (Metcalf) Robertson...

Jan 7, 2023

Carol J. (Rosol) Monroe, 87, Upton and a former resident at Millhaus Apartments, died on Saturday, January 7, 2023.

She leaves her son, Thomas Monroe and his wife Lisa of Needham, MA, her daughters, Darlene Mason and her husband Steve of Uxbridge, MA and Linda Spink and her husband Richard of Pass Christian, MS; her brother Edward...

Jan 6, 2023

Donald W. Champagne, 65, of Woonsocket, passed away on Friday, January 6, 2023 at the Miriam Hospital in Providence. He was the husband of Diane M. (LeBlanc) Champagne to whom he was married for 43 years. Our family and friends have lost the glue that bound us all together.

Born in Woonsocket, he was the son of...

Jan 1, 2023

Patricia Ann O’Sullivan (nee Regan), 84, of Upton, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 1, 2023, at the Beaumont Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center in Westborough, MA.

Born in South Boston, she was the daughter of the late James and Ethel (nee Kennedy) Regan of South Boston, MA.  She was raised and educated in South Boston, Massachusetts. ...