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Local Obituaries for Upton, Worcester County & Surrounding Areas

Richard E. Varney

Richard E. Varney

Aug 21, 2024

It is with great sadness that the family of Richard E. Varney, of Cornelius NC, announce his passing on August 21st 2024, surrounded by his loving family after a short illness. Born in Upton, he was the son of the late Dorothy Young and the late Donald L Varney Sr.  Richard graduated from Grafton High School in 1952 and...

Richard E. Weiser

Richard E. Weiser

Jul 20, 2024

Richard E. Weiser, 84 yrs. old, from Upton, Mass., passed away peacefully at Beaumont Nursing Facility in Westborough, July 20, 2024 from complications of Parkinson's Disease.

He leaves his loving wife Brenda of 42 yrs., his son Glenn Weiser and his wife Lisa, and their son Arron of PA, a daughter Cheryl Weiser Cabaruvias of CO and...

Meryle A. Allen

Meryle A. Allen

Jul 15, 2024

Meryle A. Allen, 79, a longtime Upton resident, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 15, 2024, at the Milford Regional Medical Center after a brief illness.  She was the beloved wife of the late Charles E. “Charlie” Allen, who died in September of 2023.

Born in Boston, she was a daughter of the late Richard and Ann...

Barbara L. Hodgdon

Barbara L. Hodgdon

Jul 8, 2024

Barbara Hodgdon, 89, of Upton passed away peacefully surrounded by her beloved family, on July 8, 2024, after a sudden illness.  She was the daughter of Paul and Mary (Bakunas) Burdows.  She was predeceased by her husband Allen Hodgdon.

Barbara is survived by her daughter Barbara Harris and her “favorite” son in law Michael Harris of Upton. ...

Carol J. Haskell

Carol J. Haskell

Jun 29, 2024

Carol J. Haskell, age 83, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 29, 2024 surrounded by her loving family.

Carol was born in Concord, New Hampshire. She married her husband, Jerry Haskell of Westborough, MA in 1960 and they raised their four children in Marlborough / Hopkinton, MA.

She was an LPN for various Nursing Homes...

Hugh J. Macdonald, Jr.

Hugh J. Macdonald, Jr.

Jun 28, 2024

Hugh J. MacDonald, Jr., 78, of Upton passed away on June 28, 2024, at the Milford Regional Medical Center with his family by his side.  Hugh had been in declining health for several years.

Hugh was the son of Hugh J. MacDonald, Sr. and Agnes (Connelly) MacDonald. He was born and raised in the Boston area.  After...

Rosemarie Boudrot

Rosemarie Boudrot

Jun 22, 2024

Rosemarie Boudrot, 82, a longtime Upton resident passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 22, 2024, at the Milford Regional Medical Center surrounded by her loving family.  She was the beloved wife of 59 years to Donald P. Boudrot.

Born in Dayton, OH, she was a daughter of the late Anthony and Mary (Konicki) Mayer and was raised...

Keung So

Keung So

Jun 19, 2024

Obituary of Keung So (蘇強)

At age 93, Keung So left this world peacefully on June 19, 2024.

He was born in 1930 in Hong Kong. His early life was marked by war, political unrest, and family needs caused by economic depression in Hong Kong. He grew up in a big family and was in...

Donna B. Johnson

Donna B. Johnson

Jun 18, 2024

A Celebration of Life has been announced for Donna, please see below.

Donna B. (Bradford) Johnson, of Pt. St. Lucie, FL, and formerly of Upton, wife of the late Larry K. Johnson, passed away on June 18, after a period of declining health. She was the daughter of the late Ronald...

Mary E. Fedorczuk

Mary E. Fedorczuk

Jun 14, 2024

Mary E. (Roche) Fedorczuk, 83, of South Grafton, MA, and formerly Upton, passed away peacefully at the UMass University Hospital surrounded by her family on Friday, June 14, 2024.  She was the beloved wife of the late Michael Fedorczuk, who died in 2015.

Born in Boston, she was the eldest daughter of the late William and Marion...

Cheryl M. Newton

Cheryl M. Newton

Jun 9, 2024

Cheryl Newton, 62, of Upton, MA went home to God on June 9th, 2024, following a battle with metastatic breast cancer.

Cheryl was born on September 8th, 1961, to Louis J. and Katherine A. Baccari in Newton, MA. She married her high school sweetheart, James A. Newton, Sr. and they were married for 42 years until his...

Kenneth M. Pedersen

Kenneth M. Pedersen

Jun 7, 2024

Kenneth M. Pedersen, 95, died Friday, June 7, 2024, at Cornerstone at Milford after a period of declining health. He was a 41-year employee of the Bedford Public Works Department, serving as the Public Works Superintendent for several years, and retiring as the Water & Sewer Director in 1994. Following the Blizzard of ‘78, he received a citation from...

Joan Marie Aia

Joan Marie Aia

May 5, 2024

Our hearts are broken to announce the passing of our dear Joan Marie Aia, 73, a resident of Whitinsville, and formerly of Upton, on Sunday, May 5th, 2024.

She was born in Somerville, MA, on May 30th, 1950, the daughter of the late Henry and Mildred “Millie” (Bergeron) Kelly. Joan attended Somerville High School, raised her four...

Anne R. Jango

Anne R. Jango

May 3, 2024

Anne R. Jango, 86, passed away suddenly on Friday, May 3, 2024, at her home in Upton where she lived with her son, Tom Jango.

She was the daughter of the late John and Caroline (Santiani) Cafazzo.  She was born, raised, and educated in Everett, MA. Anne settled in Weymouth, MA, where she lived for 55 years...

Nancy R. Bettin

Nancy R. Bettin

Apr 27, 2024

Nancy R. Bettin, a lifelong resident of West Irondequoit, NY, Nancy passed away unexpectedly on April 27, 2024 at age 75 at UMass Memorial Medical Center in Worcester, MA surrounded by loving family.

She is predeceased by her parents, Rudolph and Rose Wiesner; her husband, Tom Bettin; and her brother, Rudy Wiesner.

She is survived...

Robert W. Moore, Ii

Robert W. Moore, Ii

Apr 12, 2024

Robert Weldon Moore II was born on February 23, 1946, to Robert W. Moore & Mattie B. Lacey in Columbiana, Alabama.  He was baptized in the St. James AME Church.  His mother Mattie later married the Rev. James B. Lykes and they had seven additional children.  Robert passed away on April 12, 2024, at the Veteran’s Medical Center in...

Michael E. Higgins

Michael E. Higgins

Apr 6, 2024

Michael E. Higgins, 61, of Northbridge, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 6, 2024, at the UMass Memorial Medical Center in Worcester. He is the beloved husband of 15 years to Linda J. (Ciaccio) Higgins.

Born in Norwood, he also leaves behind his father Paul Higgins and his wife Franca of Norwood, and was the son of...

Sheila A. Mall

Sheila A. Mall

Apr 2, 2024

Sheila Mall, 70, a resident of Upton and formerly of Westborough, passed peacefully at home on Tuesday April 2, 2024, surrounded by her daughter, husband and grandchildren after fighting a long illness.

Born in Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Agnes (Roper) and Gilbert Mall.  She was the oldest of 7 children, raised in Northborough,...

Beverly A. Cote

Beverly A. Cote

Mar 30, 2024

Beverly A. Cote, 91, a lifelong Upton resident, passed away suddenly on Saturday, March 30, 2024, at the Milford Regional Medical Center.  She was the beloved wife of the late Arthur Cote, Sr, who died in 2007.

Born in Milford, she was the daughter of the late Leander L. and Myrtle I. (Ester) Snow.  She was raised...

M. Virginia "Ginny" Brault

M. Virginia "Ginny" Brault

Mar 29, 2024

M. Virginia “Ginny” Brault, a beloved Hopkinton piano teacher, choir director, and organist, died peacefully on Friday, March 29th, 2024, Good Friday.  She was born on May 14, 1927, a daughter of the late Clarence G. and Phyllis N. (Arnold) Verdi.

A gifted pianist, Ginny opened her piano studio at her home in Hopkinton. Over the years,...