OBITUARY LISTINGS

Feb 20, 2025

Lester P. Shea, 93, a long time resident of Upton, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 20, 2025, at the AdviniaCare Nursing Home of Northbridge.

Born in Milford on September 5, 1931, he was a son of the late Frank and Christine (Vaughn) Shea. Raised and educated in Milford, Lester was a proud graduate of St. Mary's High School before furthering...

Feb 19, 2025

Michael Robert Bates, 66, of Upton, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully at home on February 19, 2025. Born on August 21, 1958, in Milford, Massachusetts, he was the beloved son of Ormond Arnold Bates and Agnes Elizabeth (Jacob) Bates.

Mike cherished the time spent raising his two sons, Michael Robert Bates Jr. and John Mauro Bates. He took great pride in welcoming...

Feb 13, 2025

Henry Charles Valcour Jr., 90, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 13 at Rose Monahan Hospice after a brief period of declining health. He now joins his beloved wife of 65 years, Margaret, who passed away in June of 2022, and their son, Steven, who passed away in February 2014. He is also predeceased by his sisters Mary and Isabella,...

Jan 24, 2025

Steven D. Fleenor, 67, of Abington, passed away on Friday, January 24, 2025, in Franklin, MA. Born on August 22, 1957, he was a son of the late Douglas and Margaret (Crawford) Fleenor and was raised and educated in Dorchester. Steven also called Abington, Quincy, and Sanbornton, NH, home throughout his life.

Steven’s vibrant spirit and joyful heart were evident to...

Jan 19, 2025

Simone Caron, 84, of Westborough, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 19, 2025, at the Beaumont Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center in Westborough. Born on February 12, 1940 in Somerset, MA, she was a beloved daughter of the late Leo and Adela (Bouchard) Caron. She was raised and educated in Somerset, MA until her high school graduation. Simone then began...

Jan 16, 2025

Nancy J. Ansell, 70, of Uxbridge, passed away peacefully on, January 16, 2025, at the Lydia Taft House in Uxbridge. 

Born on March 26, 1954, in Biddeford, Maine, she was the daughter of the late Ernest and Barbara (Partridge) McGee. Nancy was raised and educated in Maine

In her professional years, Nancy made significant contributions while working at the former Kartiganer Hat...

Jan 15, 2025

Marie D. Stupak, 84, of Milford and formerly of Upton, passed away peacefully at the Blaire House of Milford on Wednesday, January 15, 2025. Marie was the cherished wife of 40 years to Michelle D. Alderman of Milford, whose love and companionship marked a significant chapter in her life.

Born on September 26, 1940, in Norwood, MA, Marie was a beloved...

Jan 8, 2025

Dr. Tara Mezei, 90, of Millville and a former longtime Upton resident and respected psychologist, passed away peacefully on January 8, 2025, at the Cedarwood Gardens in Franklin. She was the beloved wife of the late Dr. Louis Mezei, who died in 1998.

She was born on May 26, 1934, in Toronto, Canada, and was raised in this vibrant city before...

Jan 3, 2025

Roy D. Stratton, Jr., 62, of Upton, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, January 3, 2025, following a long illness.

Born on October 30, 1962, in Framingham, he was the son of the late Roy Sr. and Mertice (MacKay) Stratton.

Raised in Hopkinton, “Chip” was a proud alumnus of Keefe Regional Technical School in Framingham, class of 1981, where he...

Dec 27, 2024

Sheila T. Currie, 84, of Upton, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 27, 2024, at UMass Memorial University Campus in Worcester. She was the beloved wife of the late John F. Currie.

Born in Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, Canada, Sheila was the daughter of the late John and Bella (Meechan) Ferguson. Raised in Canada, she continued her education after moving to...

Dec 26, 2024

Linda G. Filewicz, 58, of Uxbridge, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 26, 2024 at her home with family by her side after a courageous battle with cancer. She is the beloved wife of Robert A. “Bob” Mitchell, Jr.

Born in Worcester, she was a daughter of the late Theodore and Gail (Swenson) Sargent. She was raised in Sutton and was...

Dec 23, 2024

Robert H. “Bob” Snow, 92, of Upton, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family at the Milford Regional Medical Center in Milford, on Monday, December 23, 2024. He was the beloved husband of the late Gail (Wright) Snow, who died in 2020.

Born in Pittsford, VT, he was a son of the late Phillip and Emily (Johnson) Snow, and was...

Dec 20, 2024

Daniel R. Allard, 34, of Westborough and formerly of Sutton, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, December 20, 2024, at the New England Baptist Hospital in Boston. He was the devoted & loved husband of Melissa L. (Gofforth) Allard.

Born in Worcester, Daniel was the son of Vincent Allard, Sr., of Sutton and Carol Tatro of Uxbridge, and he was raised in...

Dec 13, 2024

Richard N. Blodgett, 78, of Upton, and formerly of Spencer, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, December 13, 2024, at his home in Upton.

Born in Worcester, he was the son of the late Leon and Ruth (Nelson) Blodgett, and was raised and educated in Spencer. He then attended Worcester Junior College and earned his associate’s degree.

Prior to retirement, Mr. Blodgett was...

Dec 9, 2024

Verna Mae (Hamilton) Kosiba, 80, of Upton, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 9, 2024, at the Milford Regional Medical Center. She was a deeply admired and beloved wife, mom, big sister, aunt, gramma/“Gigi,” and friend who will always be remembered for her ever present smile, warm hugs, and kind words. 

Born in Hudson, Massachusetts, Verna graduated from Hudson High in...

Dec 6, 2024

Francis L. “Frank” Maglione, 91, of Narragansett, RI, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 6, 2024, at the Blair House of Milford. He was the beloved husband to the late Ruth E. (Tempelhof) Maglione. They were married for 53 years. Later in life, he spent his remaining years with long-time companion Carol Miller happily together. They were inseparable, loved to...

Nov 23, 2024

Jason E. Nichols, 55, of Westborough and formerly of Brooklyn, CT, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, November 23, 2024, at his residence.

Born in Dorchester, MA, he was a son of the late Donald and Nancy (Young) Nichols, and was raised and educated in Hingham, MA.

He proudly served in the United States Air Force during Desert Storm.

Jason has been employed with...

Nov 14, 2024

Rev. Thomas E. Mahoney, Jr., 87, of Shrewsbury, died on Thursday, November 14, 2024, at the UMass University Memorial Hospital in Worcester due to complications from cancer.

Father Thomas E. Mahoney, Jr. was born in Gardner, a son of the late Thomas E. Sr. and Kathleen E. (McInerney) Mahoney.  He graduated from Gardner High School and began...

Nov 3, 2024

Richard W. George, 72, of Upton, passed away on Sunday, November 3, 2024, after a brief illness.

Born in Providence, RI, he was the son of the late Theodore and Victoria (Grebenstein) George, and was raised and educated in Upton. He graduated from Nipmuc Regional High School in the class of 1971. After high school he then...

Oct 15, 2024

Elizabeth E. Lavergne, 87, of Upton, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 15, 2024, at the Milford Regional Medical center, surrounded by her loving family.  She was the wife of the late Gerald J. “Sunny” Lavergne, who died in 2015.

Born in Northbridge, she was the daughter of the late Waldo and Beatrice (Oulette) Akeley, and was...