Obituaries
December 2, 2025
Arthur M. Douglass, 98, of Holliston, passed away on Tuesday, December 2, 2025. He was the husband of Marilyn (Ray) Douglass, the love of his life. They would have celebrated 76 years of marriage on January 1st. Arthur served four years in the Mer...November 29, 2025
Timothy James Clancy, 61, of Whitinsville, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on November 29, 2025. Timothy was the beloved husband of Karen Clancy, to whom he was married for 28 years; the cherished son of Lurleen Clancy of Acton, MA, and the ...November 28, 2025
Dolores R. Sables, 88, of Sun City, Florida and formerly of Hopkinton, passed away on Friday, November 28, 2025. Born in Woonsocket, Rhode Island, she was the daughter of the late Rhea (Vadnais) and Ovila Bois. She was the wife of the late Leslie Wal...November 27, 2025
Brenda Ann Sulfaro, 81, of Linwood, MA, passed away on Thursday, November 27, 2025. Born and raised in Framingham, she was the daughter of the late Dina (Ghetti) and James Neri. She was the wife of 54 years to John A. Sulfaro. Brenda was a graduate ...November 27, 2025
Ramona C. Tanana, 98, of Ashland, formerly of North Andover, passed away on Thanksgiving morning, November 27, 2025. Born in Chicago, Illinois, she was the daughter of the late Charlotte (Novak) and Peter Knach. Her husband of over 50 years was the l...November 26, 2025
Martha Ann Jackson (née Pritchard), beloved mother and wife, passed away on November 26 at the age of 80. She was a caregiver, traveler, an artist, and a generous supporter of numerous charities. The daughter of a nurse and the president of a gra...November 25, 2025
Monica Q. Nickerson, 82, of Holliston, passed away at her home on Tuesday, November 25, 2025. Born in Somerville, MA, she was the daughter of the late Isabel (Chisholm) and John Cotter. Monica was an active member of Saint Mary’s Church of Holl...November 25, 2025
Jack Michael Olson, a devoted family man, dedicated community member, and passionate sports enthusiast, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at the age of 85. A longtime resident of Holliston, Massachusett...November 23, 2025
James J. Sears, 69, of Framingham, passed away on Sunday, November 23, 2025. Born in Boston, he was the son of the late Pauline (Didick) and Robert Sears. James loved singing, dancing, and arts and crafts. He also enjoyed good food and time with fa...November 21, 2025
Richard William Seymour, 90, of Holliston, passed away at his home on Friday, November 21, 2025. Born in Marlborough, he was the son of the late Clara (DeFalco-Seymour) and John C. Seymour Sr. He was the husband of 55 years to the late Marcia (Belmor...November 19, 2025
Karen Gayle Swenson McManus, Scientist (1945-2025) Karen Gayle Swenson McManus was born in Milford, Massachusetts, in 1945 and passed away in November 2025 at the age of 80. She was the daughter of Frances (Carter) Swenson and Ernest Swenson, of Mil...November 18, 2025
Shirley Anne Hopkins, 92, of Franklin and formerly of Holliston, passed away on Tuesday, November 18, 2025. Born in Natick, she was the daughter of the late Eva (Chamberlain) and George Kent. She was the wife of 68 years to the late Robert C. Hopkins...November 16, 2025
Harold Glicklin (7/12/28- 11/16/25) and Nancy Louise Johnson Glicklin (10/6/29- 9/12/14), were happily married for 60 years. They moved to Hopkinton, MA from Clinton, CT to be closer to their daughter, Donna, son-in-law, Phil, and granddaughters, K...November 15, 2025
Laura Mary Koziol, of Holliston, passed away on Saturday, November 15, 2025. Born and raised in Utica, New York, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Dorothy Lange. Laura graduated magna cum laude with a degree in Accounting from Syracuse ...November 11, 2025
David Peter Emmons, 62, of Holliston, passed away on Tuesday, November 11, 2025. Born in Albany, New York, he was the son of the late Mildred (Olsson) and Peter Emmons. He was the husband of the late Heidi Lee (Frost) Emmons. David was a lifelong Bo...November 8, 2025
Nancy Constance Hoye, 90, of Framingham and formerly of Holliston, passed away on Saturday, November 8, 2025. Born in Santa Monica, California, she was the daughter of the late Sara (Young) and William Ortgier. Nancy grew up in Bell, California...November 8, 2025
Eileen Elizabeth Reich of Hopkinton passed away on Saturday, November 8, 2025. Eileen moved with her family from her birthplace in New Jersey to Rockville, Maryland, at a very young age and grew up there until leaving for Boston College immediately a...November 7, 2025
Martin David Salant (“Marty”) passed away peacefully on Friday, November 7, 2025. Marty was born on February 12, 1947, in Boston, the son of Samuel M. and Ann P. Salant. He supported himself at an early age, working various jobs until his mid-20...November 7, 2025
Ralph Stanley Chreiman, 81, of Holliston, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 7, 2025. Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Olga (Ferguson) and Gerald Chreiman. He was the husband of 50 years to Jean (Celeste) Chrei...November 6, 2025
Duane Marshall, of Holliston, passed away on Thursday, November 6, 2025. Born in Holliston, he was the son of the late Merle (Chambers) and Gordon Marshall. Mr. Marshall's arrangements are being held privately and are under the care of the Ches...November 2, 2025
David Kessler, 57, of Mansfield, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, November 2, 2025, from complications after recent surgery. Born in Huntington, New York, he was the son of Janet Kessler of New York and the late Arthur Kessler. David was a licens...October 31, 2025
Lois Ann (DeSantis) Shannon of Milford, MA, born June 21, 1935, died peacefully on October 31, 2025, after a long illness. She was a life long resident of Milford and the oldest daughter of the late John and Evelyn (Leoncini) DeSantis’s two child...October 31, 2025
Introduction It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Gary R. Hooper, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He lived a life full of joy, hard work, and generosity, always approaching each day with optimism and kindness. ...October 30, 2025
Paul Francis Cronin, 84, of Holliston, passed away on Thursday, October 30, 2025. Born in Wellesley, he was the son of the late Florence (LeBlanc) and David J. Cronin. He was the husband of 58 years to Denise (Donnelly) Cronin. Paul dedicated more t...October 25, 2025
Jean Frances Sullivan (Tero), 90, of Holliston, passed away peacefully on October 25, 2025, at Belmont Manor Nursing Home with her family in attendance. She is reunited with her beloved husband of 70 years, Edward Joseph Sullivan Jr,. who predeceased...
























