All Obituaries

Eva P. Fowler, 73, of Upton, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 4, 2023, with her husband by her side.  She is the beloved wife of Glenn H. Fowler. Born to the late Henry and Rita (Raymond) Migneault, she grew up in Northboro and attended private schools in Marlboro. As a Girl Scout, Eva was chosen each year to recite In Flanders Fields at Northboro's Memorial Day ceremony. She was a devoted housewife and mother. Eva loved...

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 New England Telephone Company, and retired after 25 years of service. After retirement, she continued her love of crafting, quilting, knitting, and...

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 met lifelong friends. After that, she attended Northeastern University. Much of her professional career was spent traveling as a consultant for Oracle...

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 May 2022.  He was beloved father of 2 daughters, Elaine and David Phillips from Milford and Lisa and Bob Yaroshefski from Uxbridge.  He has four grandchildren...

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 was in Indiana, where she met her late husband, Alfred C. Holman. They were married for 53 years. During the earlier years of their marriage, Al and...

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, Mrs. Smith was employed as a mail room clerk for Dennison. She had many interests, some of which were playing cards with her family at the camp in Maine, traveling, reading,...

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 children: James Jr., Carrieana, Ashley, Shannon, Courtney, and Kelsey. James was a die-hard Boston Bruins fan, an avid bowler, and loved all rock music, but...

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 and moved to Upton, where she lived and raised her family of four rambunctious boys. After retiring in 1991, she and her husband Bob moved to Mt. Dora, Florida...

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 Framingham, where he graduated from Framingham South High School.  Lem, enjoyed his time playing golf, watching the Patriots, and in his younger years playing...

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 he played 4 years of varsity soccer. Tim attended Worcester State College, Quinsigamond Community College and various trade schools for his true passion of working with his hands. Tim was...