Obituaries
August 30, 2023
Nicholas Paul Scianna (Nick) of Natick, passed away on August 30, 2023, at Fairview Estates in Hopkinton at the age of 99. He was predeceased by his wife, Rose Scianna on September 10, 2020. Nick was born on January 25, 1924, in Trapani, Sicily to ...August 26, 2023
Charlotte (Pentheny) Colella, age 94 of Hopkinton, passed away at home on August 26, 2023, surrounded by family after a short period of declining health. Born and raised in Hopkinton, she was the daughter of the late Harold O. Pentheny and Nellie (Fo...August 20, 2023
David Earle Senior, 88, of Hopkinton, (formerly of Natick) passed away at Golden Pond Assisted Living in Hopkinton on Sunday, August 20, 2023. He died following a brave battle of many years with Parkinson’s disease. He was the son of the lat...August 19, 2023
Raymond James Dunn, 83, formerly of Allston and Newton, passed away on Saturday, August 19, 2023. Born in Boston, he was the son of the late Florence G. (Stafford) and Raymond F. Dunn. He was the husband of the late Barbara Flavin. Ray worked as a c...August 18, 2023
Richard “Rick” Caruth, 58, the much-loved fianceé of Christine A. Hagopian, passed from his life on Friday, August 18, 2023. Born in Iowa City, Iowa on March 1, 1965, Rick was the son of the late Cecil L. and Judith (Thomas) Billington. Rick...August 10, 2023
Kenneth W. Giles, 74, of Medway, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, August 10, 2023. Born in Newton, he was the son of the late Evelyn (Cutts) and Phillip M. Giles. He was the husband of 47 years to Maureen (Duffey) Giles of Medway. Ken worked as...August 8, 2023
Sadie Mayo, 100 years old, of Holliston, passed away on Tuesday, August 8, 2023. Born in Ashland, she was the daughter of the late Ada (Kiswany) and Abraham Shtaway. She was the wife of the late Robert Hollis Mayo. Sadie graduated from Framingham Hi...August 2, 2023
Mary (Helpin) Soares, 78, passed away on August 2 after a valiant battle with Parkinson’s. Mary was born in Glasgow, Scotland and was predeceased by her parents, Christina (Sweeney) Helpin and Adelard Helpin. She resided briefly in Canada before em...July 31, 2023
Paul Kevin King, of Mount Vernon, Maine, (previously from Holliston, Mass) passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of Monday, July 31st. He was a beloved father, grandfather, brother, partner, and son. Born to Kathleen A. (Sullivan) and Cha...July 30, 2023
William Lyle Hardy, 87, of Holliston, passed away on July 30, 2023. Born in Salmon Arm, British Colombia, Canada, he was the son of the late May (Jackson) and Albert E. Hardy. He was the husband of the late Margaret (Lewis) Hardy. Funeral arrangemen...July 28, 2023
Morris “Moe” H. Clemons III, 78, of Holliston, passed away at Metrowest Medical Center in Framingham on Friday, July 28, 2023. Born in Framingham, he was the son of the late Marion (Smith) and Morris H. Clemons II. He was the husband of 38 years,...July 27, 2023
Dr. Sona Elizabeth Averill Wyman passed away peacefully on July 27 at her residence in Marlborough. She was born in Bangor, Maine, on Aug. 17, 1926, the daughter of Robert Wallace Averill and Venia Elizabeth (Keene) Averill. She is predeceased by her...July 26, 2023
Peter J. Pandolfino, 92, passed away peacefully on July 26, 2023, in Hopkinton, MA. Pete was born in Cambridge, MA in 1931 to Anthony and Mary Pandolfino and survived by his loving wife of 71 years, Lorraine; his brother Joseph and his fiancee Cath...July 17, 2023
Marie Therese Nichols, 95, of Holliston, died peacefully at home on Monday morning, July 17, 2023. Born in Natick, Marie attended Natick schools and was a 63-year resident of Holliston. She was the wife of 66 years to the late Ernest L. Nichols Jr. w...July 10, 2023
Rollyn Sean Winters, 55, of Holliston, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Monday, July 10, 2023. Born in Plainfield, New Jersey, he was the son of Judith (Miller) Winters and the late R. Arthur Winters. A 1986 graduate of Holliston High School,...July 5, 2023
Jacqueline Norton,90, of Natick and formerly of Hopkinton, passed away on Wednesday, July 5, 2023. Born in Natick, she was the daughter of the late Josephine (Langevin) and Adelard Thibault. Jackie, as she was known by all, was an avid sports fan. T...July 5, 2023
Gaynor M. Tahquechi, 93, of Milford, passed away on Wednesday, July 5, 2023, at the Blaire House in Milford. Born in Providence, Rhode Island, she was the daughter of the late Murial V. (Carnes) and Herbert M. Inman. She was the wife of the late Gord...July 4, 2023
Bruce A. “Chip” Creswell Jr., 57, of Hopkinton, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 4, 2023. Born in Framingham, he was the son of the late Shirley (Swain) and Bruce A.Creswell Sr.; and brother to the late Karen Sherman. He was the husband ...July 2, 2023
Jean E. MacDonald, 65, of Holliston, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, July 2, 2023. Born in Quincy, she was the daughter of the late Harriett (Anderson) and Peter F. MacDonald. Private family services will be held. Arrangements are under the care...July 1, 2023
Verna S. Hobson, 85, of Holliston, passed away on Saturday, July 1, 2023. Born in Boston, she was the daughter of the late Ruth (Morse) and John Shaheen. She was the wife of the late Lance Hobson. Verna proudly lived in Holliston for 50 years and ...July 1, 2023
Edna L. Ames, 80, of Holliston, passed away on Saturday, July 1, 2023, at Madonna Manor in North Attleboro. Born in Natick, she was the daughter of the late Madeline (Boyd) and Minard Tupper. Edna was very caring and well-liked. She was very giving,...July 1, 2023
Wife for 67 years, Mother of four, Friend to all, Perpetual explorer. Helen Nadia Wasylciw has suddenly left our physical world, but her energy and kindness carry on with us forever, wrapped in the beautiful quilts she generously created. In additio...June 27, 2023
Helen Eleanor Frost, 80, of Holliston, passed away on Tuesday, June 27, 2023. Born in Framingham, Mass. she was the daughter of the late Cora (Garceau) and Thomas B. Powell. She was the wife of 40 years to the late Elvin Fleetwood Frost. Helen enj...June 26, 2023
Therese ‘Terry’ Rose Stewart, 75, of Holliston, passed away on June 26th at Milford Regional Hospital. Born in Central Falls, Rhode Island, she was the daughter of the late Rita Claire (Blanchette) and Harve Beaudette. She was the beloved wife...June 26, 2023
William “Bill” E. Turner, 90, of Natick and a former resident of Mashpee, passed away on June 26, 2023. Born and raised in Flint, Michigan, he was the only child of the late Cora M. (Evril) and William A. Turner. He was the loving husband and b...