Obituaries
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...June 21, 2023
Ed DiTommaso, 70, of Holliston, MA, passed away on June 21, after complications from Alzheimer’s disease. His beloved wife Cynthia Lessard and daughter Kathryn (Kate) were by his side. Ed, the eldest of four boys, was born to Joan and Lew DiTommas...June 21, 2023
David Ross Yovicsin, 69, of Mendon and formerly of Holliston, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, June 21, 2023. Born in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Mary “Betty” (Willis) and John Yovicsin. He was much loved an...June 16, 2023
Evelyn N. (Anderson) Simm, 89, of Natick, MA, and Virginia Beach, VA, was born in Boston on January 19, 1934, and passed peacefully on June 16, 2023, while in hospice at Beaumont Skilled Nursing in Natick. She will be remembered as a kind and lovin...June 15, 2023
John F. (Jack) Hyland, 89, of Holliston, passed away on Thursday, June 15, 2023. Born in Worcester, he was the son of the late Ann G. (Sullivan) Hyland and Arthur R. Hyland. He was the husband of 40 years to the late Gael (Donoghue) Hyland who passed...June 15, 2023
William “Bill” Kelly, 67, of Holliston, passed away unexpectedly at Tufts Medical Center in Boston on Thursday, June 15, 2023. Born in Boston, he was the son of the late Marie (Steeves) and Thomas Kelly. He was married to his beloved wife Lois (C...June 12, 2023
Kathryn Louise Hamilton, 77, of Hopkinton, passed away on June 12, 2023, after a brief illness. The daughter of George and Charlotte (Lane) Fargo, Kay was born March 13, 1946. She grew up in Hopkinton, along with her brothers George, Jr. (Joc) and...June 10, 2023
Joanne K. Fitzgerald, 70, of Holliston, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on Saturday, June 10, 2023. Raised in Reading, MA, she was the daughter of the late Laurel (Hanson) and John Keith. She was the beloved wife of 46 years to Paul...June 8, 2023
Leonard J. Main of Hopkinton, MA passed away on Thursday, June 8, 2023, at his home, after a brief illness, with his family by his side. He was born in Brighton on May 12, 1938, to Leonard F. and Catherine G. (Sherman) Main. He graduated from Lowell...June 8, 2023
Robert Lewis Giarla "Bob" previously of Holliston, died peacefully surrounded by family on March 6, 2023. Born in Dorchester in 1941, the eldest son of the late Robert and Dorothy Giarla. He grew up in Nahant and moved to Holliston in 1977 up until 7...June 7, 2023
George S. Franklin III, 71, of Hopkinton, passed away at his home on Wednesday, June 7, 2023. Born in New York City, he was the son of the late Helena (Edgell) and George S. Franklin Jr. Mr. Franklin's obituary is pending at this time. Private ...