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Robert A. Perkins
Jul 19, 2026
Robert A. "Bob" Perkins, 83, of Upton, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, July 19, 2026, while traveling to Maine with his family for their cherished annual vacation. He was the beloved husband of Ann L. (Soderberg) Perkins.
Calling hours will be held from 4:00 to 7:00 P.M. on Wednesday, July 29, at the Pickering & Son Upton Funeral Home, 45 Main...
Luis M. Correia
2026
Luis Manuel Pacheco Correia, age 78, of Mendon, Massachusetts, and formerly of Framingham, Massachusetts passed away peacefully on July 17, 2026. Born in Salga, São Miguel, Portugal, he emigrated to the United States in 1971.
He had a storied life. Growing up tending his family's farm in the Azores, serving in the Portuguese military, and working in the Boston Fish Market...
Richard A. Correia
Jul 13, 2026
Richard A. “Rick” Correia Sr., 76, of Brewster, formerly of Attleboro, passed away peacefully at home on July 13, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Cheryl A. (Laviolette) Correia.
Born and raised in Attleboro, Rick was the son of the late Joseph and Gloria (Wilbur) Correia. He graduated from Attleboro High School and went on...
Valentin Komarovskiy
Jul 12, 2026
Valentin Komarovskiy, 45, passed away on July 12, 2026, in Milford, Massachusetts.
Born on April 4, 1981, in Moscow to Leonid and Galina Komarovskiy, Valentin moved to Massachusetts in 1996.
He attended Newton South High School and earned both his bachelor’s degree and MBA from Northeastern University.
He is survived by his son, Mark; former partner, Natalia; father, Leonid; and two brothers.
He leaves...
Dr. Richard H. Meadow
Jul 10, 2026
Dr. Richard H. Meadow is remembered with great love by his family. Richard, 79, passed away peacefully from Alzheimer’s Disease on July 10. He was born on October 23, 1946 in Rochester, NY, moving as a young boy to a farm in the Boston-area, where he lived for the rest of his life.
He attended Milton Academy and then Harvard University,...
Robert Y. Fudge
Jul 2026
Robert Y. Fudge, 88, of Upton, passed away peacefully on July 8, 2026, with family by his side. He was the beloved husband of Evelyn (Sudhalter) Fudge.
Born and raised in Medford, he was the son of Wilson and Parthena (Yarn) Fudge. He graduated from Bentley College in 1957, served in the United States Army, and spent more than four decades...
Joseph A. Mandile, Jr.
Jul 7, 2026
On July 7, 2026, our family said goodbye to the man who was always there when we needed him. Joseph A. Mandile, Jr., passed away peacefully at home at the age of 80, surrounded by his loving family.
In addition to his beloved wife, Frances, Joe is survived by his son, Paul Mandile and his wife, Lisa, of Milford; his daughter,...
Helen L. Flooks
Jun 27, 2026
Helen L. Flooks (LaCoste), 89, passed away peacefully on the morning of June 27, 2026 at Sterling Village Nursing Home.
Helen was born on March 19, 1937, in Worcester, Massachusetts. She was a proud graduate of Leicester High School, Class of 1955, and faithfully attended her class reunions. She met James in a country dance hall, and fell in love.
In 1995,...
Angela E. Fleming
Jun 23, 2026
Angela E. Fleming, 77, a longtime Mendon resident, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of William F. “Bill” Fleming.
Born in Old Harlow, Essex, England, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Barbara (Griggs) Lawrence. At the age of nine, Angela immigrated to the United States with...
Lawrence R. Habbel
Jun 14, 2026
Lawrence Robert Habbel passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 14th. He proudly served his country in the United States Army, during the early 1960’s.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 63 years, Charlotte, his partner, and best friend in a marriage filled with love and devotion. He was a cherished father to Christine, Steven, and Beth. He was affectionately...
Robin L. Henderson
Jun 8, 2026
Robin Henderson (Brandt) passed away peacefully in her home in Framingham, Massachusetts on June 8, 2026. Born in Clinton, Massachusetts on January 28, 1957. Robin lived a life devoted to others, both through her career as a visiting nurse and her personal interests, especially her beloved gardening.
Robin’s spirit and compassionate heart were evident in everything she did. As a visiting...
Tammy M. Flanagan
May 27, 2026
Tammy Marie Flanagan
“All that I am or ever will be, I owe to my angel mother”
May 6, 1962 – May 27, 2026
Tammy Marie Flanagan was a loving mother, devoted grandmother, cherished friend, caregiver, and guiding light to so many close to her. She passed away surrounded by love, leaving behind a legacy of compassion, strength, and selflessness that will never...
Richard E. Watson
May 21, 2026
Richard E. Watson, 91, of Upton, passed away on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at home surrounded by his family. He was the husband of Margaret A. (Colucci) Watson.
Born in Whitinsville, he was the son of the late Raymond and Florence (Dunlap) Watson. He was raised and educated in Whitinsville and graduated from Mendon High School.
Following high school, he joined the...
Elizabeth A. Palumbo
May 21, 2026
Beautiful Mom - Elizabeth Palumbo passed away peacefully surrounded by her children.
Elizabeth loved spending time with her beloved children and grandchildren. She cheered them on in their academic and sports endeavors and in establishing and growing their own families. Mom was very gracious with everyone she met. Always starting from the premise that everyone is good and has goodness inside....
Kathleen A. Renfrew
May 20, 2026
Kathleen A. Renfrew, 74, of Milford, MA, passed away on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, MA surrounded by her loving family.
Born in Milford, MA, the daughter of the late Daniel and Helen (Rand) Fitzpatrick. She was raised in Upton, MA and attended Memorial Elementary, and graduated from St. Mary of the Assumption High...
Joseph H. McMahon
May 19, 2026
Joseph "Joe" McMahon, 79, of Upton, a man of deep dedication, service, and immense love for his family, peacefully passed away May 19th surrounded by his loved ones. He was the beloved husband of the late Marie (Saucier) McMahon, who passed away in April, just a few weeks before him.
Born in August 1946 to Dorothy and Henry McMahon, Joe grew...
Benjamin P. Harris
May 13, 2026
Benjamin "Ben" Harris, age 50, of Sutton and Grafton, passed away on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, after enduring cancer with the same steady calm and gentle strength he carried through life.
Ben is survived by his wife, Elizabeth "Liz" Harris and his two children, Liam and Molly. He is also survived by his mother, Martha Sinclair of Maynard, MA; sister, Jennifer...
Mary-Elizabeth Houskeeper
May 10, 2026
Mary-Elizabeth “Meg” Houskeeper, 94, of Upton and formerly of West Hartford, Connecticut, died peacefully at home on Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 10, 2026, surrounded by her family. She was the wife of the late Robert M. Houskeeper, who passed away in 2020. Their life together began after meeting at a USO dance while Bob was stationed at Stewart Air Force...
Cheryl Ann Bowen
May 5, 2026
A woman who barreled through life, who blanketed her family in devotion and who lived for the laugh, Cheryl Bowen of Upton died May 5th of Alzheimer’s Disease.
She was a city girl born in Newton, MA who yearned for the country and a life with animals that would lead her to be a veterinarian technician, an avid horseback rider, and...
Dwayne L. Barney
May 2, 2026
Dwayne L. Barney, 67, of Worcester, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at his home.
Born in St. Albans, Vermont, he was a son of the late Ralph and Barbara (Bocash) Barney. He was raised and educated in Millbury and Grafton.
Prior to his retirement, Dwayne worked for many years as a foreman with Aggregate Industries.
He enjoyed fishing, the outdoors...
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