All Obituaries

Claire Varney Millbury

Claire C. Varney, 83, of Millbury and formerly of Upton, died on May 9, 2020, after suffering from Alzheimer’s disease for nearly six years. She was the widow of Russell A. Varney, who died on February 14, 2019, the couples’ 60th wedding anniversary. Claire was born in Milford, MA, a daughter of the late Eugene R. Cormier and Ruth M. (Killelea) Cormier of Upton. She was predeceased by her brothers, Richard and Robert, and a sister, Jean Fowler. She is survived by her sisters,...

Claire C. Varney, 83, of Millbury and formerly of Upton, died on May 9, 2020, after suffering from Alzheimer’s disease for nearly six years. She was the widow of Russell A. Varney, who died...

Gail Snow Upton

Gail N. (Wright) Snow, 81, a longtime Upton resident, Gail Snow, passed away on April 22, 2020. Gail was born October 20, 1938 to Robert and Marjorie Wright of Pittsford, Vermont. She graduated from Pittsford-Barstow High School in 1956, and worked in a supervisory position at New York Telephone Company in Albany, NY until her marriage to Robert Snow in 1962. After they moved to Upton, MA, Gail worked as a service representative for New England Telephone Co in the Milford,...

Gail N. (Wright) Snow, 81, a longtime Upton resident, Gail Snow, passed away on April 22, 2020. Gail was born October 20, 1938 to Robert and Marjorie Wright of Pittsford, Vermont. She...

Fred Gorham Upton

Fred L. Gorham, 82, a longtime Upton resident, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 22, 2020, at the Milford Regional Medical Center. He is the beloved husband to Virginia A. (Cory) Gorham. Born in Worcester, he was a son of the late Roland and Dorothy (Peabody) Gorham. He was raised and educated in Worcester and was a graduate of North Worcester High School Class of 1956. Mr. Gorham held the ranking of Lance Corporal in the United States Marine Corps. Prior to retirement,...

Fred L. Gorham, 82, a longtime Upton resident, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 22, 2020, at the Milford Regional Medical Center. He is the beloved husband to Virginia A. (Cory)...

Daniel McGee Upton

Daniel “Ruggy” McGee, 56, of Upton, died in his home surrounded by his loving family on April 21, 2020. Born in Marlborough, on August 22, 1963, Danny was raised in Westboro, and graduated from Assabet Valley Technical HS in 1981. He was a loving and devoted husband, father, and dear friend to many. He is survived by his wife Tammy McGee, and daughters Tanya and Nina McGee of Upton. Danny owned and operated Side Alley Restoration in Westboro for nearly 35 years. He was a highly...

Daniel “Ruggy” McGee, 56, of Upton, died in his home surrounded by his loving family on April 21, 2020. Born in Marlborough, on August 22, 1963, Danny was raised in Westboro, and graduated...

Elizabeth Galloway Northbridge

Elizabeth A. (Generazio) Galloway, 86, of Northbridge and formerly of Upton, died at home on Sunday, April 19, 2020 after a long illness. She was the wife of the late Thomas Galloway. Born December 6, 1933, in Newton, she graduated from Newton High School in 1951. Along with her husband, she was a co-owner of Mustang Microsystems of Hopkinton, and also worked in accounting for many years. She was an avid quilter, painter, and reader. She is survived by three children: a daughter, Nita...

Elizabeth A. (Generazio) Galloway, 86, of Northbridge and formerly of Upton, died at home on Sunday, April 19, 2020 after a long illness. She was the wife of the late Thomas Galloway. Born...

Camil Brochu Upton

Camil A. Brochu, 96, a longtime Upton resident, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 18, 2020, at the Beaumont Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center in Northbridge. He was the beloved husband of the late Theresa Y. (Fontaine) Brochu for 57 years. Born in Hardwick, VT, Camil was a son of the late Ernest and Mary “Marie” (Couture) Brochu. Camil was raised and educated in East Hardwick, VT, and enlisted in the U.S. Army Infantry in 1945. He served on...

Camil A. Brochu, 96, a longtime Upton resident, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 18, 2020, at the Beaumont Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center in Northbridge. He was the...

Allan Scott Upton

Allan “Big Al” Scott, longtime resident of Upton, passed away on Wednesday, April 8th, 2020, after a short battle with cancer. Allan was born on October 27th, 1954, to the late Barbara (Boyd) Scott and Robert Scott. Allan was the husband of the late Karen (Marais) Scott and is survived by their two children, Jennifer (Scott) Francis of Bellingham, and Joseph Scott of Blackstone. Allan is also survived by his brother, Steven Scott of Westborough, sister, Annette Scott of Boston,...

Allan “Big Al” Scott, longtime resident of Upton, passed away on Wednesday, April 8th, 2020, after a short battle with cancer. Allan was born on October 27th, 1954, to the late...

Conor Dugas Upton

Conor Dugas (Schultz-Orfia), The Schultz and Ofria families are deeply saddened to announce the passing of their beloved Conor, 23 of Upton, Mass. He was born in 1996, and passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 8th in his home with his Sister Erin Schultz, Mom Heidi Schultz-Ofria and his loving, and caring Stepdad Kenneth Ofria by his side. Although Conor faced a myriad of challenges, he found joy, humor and love of life. He inspired all that knew him. Conor touched the lives of...

Conor Dugas (Schultz-Orfia), The Schultz and Ofria families are deeply saddened to announce the passing of their beloved Conor, 23 of Upton, Mass. He was born in 1996, and passed away peacefully...

James Sullivan Upton

James F. Sullivan, 77, of Upton and formerly of Hopkinton, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, April 1, 2020. He is the beloved husband to Gerda Sullivan. Born in Framingham, he was a son of the late Timothy and Catherine (Danahy) Sullivan. He was raised and educated in Hopkinton and was a graduate of Hopkinton High School Class of 1960. He then earned his degree in finance after high school and worked at local banks, before serving in the United States Army during the Vietnam...

James F. Sullivan, 77, of Upton and formerly of Hopkinton, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, April 1, 2020. He is the beloved husband to Gerda Sullivan. Born in Framingham, he was a son...

Myrtle Swanson Upton

Myrtle A. (Davidson) Swanson, 99, a longtime Upton resident, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 29, 2020 at the Coleman House in Northborough. She was the wife of the late Roy C. Swanson who died in 2005. Born in Framingham, she was a daughter of the late Carl and Dorothy (McCassey) Davidson. She was raised and educated inHopkinton and earned her certificate in Secretarial School. Mrs. Swanson was an active member of the United Parish Church of Upton, where she had served...

Myrtle A. (Davidson) Swanson, 99, a longtime Upton resident, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 29, 2020 at the Coleman House in Northborough. She was the wife of the late Roy C....