OBITUARY LISTINGS
Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Upton, Worcester County & Surrounding Areas
Daniel E. Mcgee
Apr 21, 2020
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...

Elizabeth A Galloway
Apr 19, 2020
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...
Camil A. Brochu
Apr 18, 2020
Service Announcement:
Calling hours will be held from 5 to 8 PM on Friday, October 8, 2021, in the Pickering & Son Upton Funeral Home, 45 Main Street, Upton.
His funeral Mass will be held at 10 AM on Saturday, October 9, in St. Gabriel the Archangel Parish, 151 Mendon...
Conor M. Dugas
Apr 8, 2020
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...
Allan J. Scott
Apr 8, 2020
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...
James F. Sullivan
Apr 1, 2020
James F. Sullivan, 77, of Upton and formerly of Hopkinton, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, April 1, 2020. Â 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...

Myrtle A. Swanson
Mar 29, 2020
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...

Joan M. Faucher
Mar 24, 2020
Joan M. Faucher, 80, of North Grafton, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 24, 2020, surrounded by her loving family at her home. She is the beloved wife to the late Alfred J. Faucher, Sr.
A complete obituary and service details to celebrate Joan and Alfred’s life will publish when the current public gathering restrictions end.
Bernice S. Lapan
Mar 23, 2020
Bernice S. Lapan, formerly of Westborough, MA, passed away on March 23, 2020. She was predeceased by her husband of 72 years, Arthur “Red” Lapan. The couple was introduced by friends and went on a blind date on a Monday. Every Monday after, Red gave Bernice a box of chocolates. They were married a year later.
Bernice...
Barbara "Bobbie" Reis
Feb 21, 2020
Barbara A. “Bobbie” Reis, 77, of Upton, passed away on Friday, February 21, 2020 at the Milford Regional Medical Center.
Born in Worcester, she was the daughter of the late Emanuel E. and Josephine (Renaldo) Reis. She was educated in Worcester and was a 1960 graduate of Commerce High School.
Bobbie was employed for many...
Natasha M. Williams
Jan 31, 2020
Natasha M. Williams, 34, of Mendon and formerly of Upton, passed away after a brief illness on Friday, January 31, 2020.
Born in Framingham, she was the daughter of Natalie (Hamm) McBride and Robert McBride of Mendon. She was raised and educated in Upton and was a graduate of Nipmuc High School. She then graduated with an...
Florence E. Rivers
Jan 24, 2020
Florence E. (Drew) Rivers, 85, of Upton, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 24, 2020 at the Beaumont Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center in Northbridge surrounded by her loving family. She is the wife of the late Ernest R. “Junie” Rivers, who died in 2008
Born in West Burke, VT, she was a daughter of the late...
Edith T. Valliere
Jan 22, 2020
It is with great sadness that the family of Edith Valliere announces her passing, on Wednesday, January 22, 2020, at the age of 89 years. Edith will be lovingly remembered by her daughter, Marcella Shea and her husband Ed. Edith will also be fondly remembered by her grandchildren, Michelle and Glen and his wife Nicole, her four great grandchildren...
Robert R. Richard, Sr.
Jan 22, 2020
Robert R. Richard, Sr., 85, a longtime Upton resident and a former Douglas resident, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 22, 2020 at the Milford Regional Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Jane A. (Poirier) Richard.
Born in Sutton, he was a son of the late Alyre “Eli” and Mary...
Jean C. Iadarola
Jan 4, 2020
Jean C. Iadarola, 87, of Upton, passed away on Saturday, January 4, 2020 at St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester surrounded by her loving family.
Born in Northbridge, she was the daughter of the late Ovilla and Marie (Vincent) Massey and was a 1951 graduate of Milford High School.
Jean was employed as an Engineering Assistant...
Sally J. Dupre
Dec 27, 2019
Sally J. (Perkins) Dupre, 70, a lifelong Upton resident passed away peacefully after a three-year battle with ovarian cancer on Friday, December 27, 2019, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She is the beloved wife of 44 years to Richard E. Dupre.
Born in Framingham, she was a daughter of the late Ashley M. and...
Sandra L. Fenton
Dec 22, 2019
Sandra L. “Sandy” Fenton, 63, of Upton, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 22, 2019 in the St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester surrounded by her loving family.
Born in Shirley, MA, she was a daughter of the late Stuart V. Fenton, Sr. and Mary Ellen (St. Martin) Chamberlain, she graduated from Nipmuc Regional High School class of...
Nancy I. Sheedy
Dec 16, 2019
Nancy I. (Burnham) Sheedy, 79, a lifelong Upton resident, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 16, 2019, at her home. She was the wife of the late Joseph E. Sheedy.
Born in Upton, she was a daughter of the late George and Elsie (Crumb) Burnham. She was raised and educated in Upton.
Prior to retirement,...
Angela S. Adcock
Dec 4, 2019
Angela S. (Forsyth) Adcock, 63, of Upton, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 4, 2019, at the Milford Regional Medical Center after a 14-year battle with metastatic breast cancer which she fought with courage and cheerfulness until the end. She was the wife to Anthony C. Adcock who was with her when she passed.
Born in Windlesham,...
Judith H. Lazar
Dec 2, 2019
HOLDEN: On Monday, December 2, 2019, Judith H. (Allsopp) Lazar, loving wife, sister, mother of two children, and grandmother, passed away at the age of 79. She died suddenly and unexpectedly, and will be greatly missed by her friends and family. She was known for her strong will, persistence, sense of humor, and passionate love for her family.
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