Obituaries
December 10, 2023
Thomas Richard VanFossen Jr., 79, of Hopkinton, passed away on Sunday, December 10, 2023. Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Helene (Cummiskey) and Thomas Richard VanFossen Sr. He was the beloved husband of 47 years to t...December 9, 2023
Edward R. Connors, 66, of Holliston, passed away on Saturday, December 9, 2023. Born in Norwood, he was the loving son of parents Charlotte (McNair) and John Hunt of Holliston. Besides his parents, Eddie is survived by his 6 siblings, Kathleen M. Co...December 7, 2023
Roland A. Dwinell, 94, of Franklin and formerly of Holliston, passed away on Thursday, December 7, 2023. Born in Lowell, he was the son of the late Theresa (Scullin) and Rolland Dwinell. He was the beloved husband of 67 years to Ann (...December 6, 2023
Virginia Riley, 87, passed away on the 6th of December. Ginny, as she liked to be called, was a longtime resident of Cole Court in Holliston. She worked as a teller for various banks in the Framingham area. Ginny is preceded in death by her father,...December 5, 2023
Joseph James Gallerani, 87, of Holliston, passed away on Tuesday, December 5, 2023. Born in Milford, he was the son of the late Ida (Foglio) and Joseph Gallerani. He was the beloved husband of 40 years to Mary (Halloran) Gallerani of Holliston. Joe ...November 29, 2023
Randy J. Boudrieau, DVM, Diplomate ACVS/ECVS of Sherborn, MA passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 29, 2023, with his wife by his side at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital after a yearlong battle with esophageal cancer. Born in Amityville ...November 29, 2023
Michael Boudreau, 33, of Franklin and formerly of Holliston, passed away on Tuesday, November 29, 2023. Born in Framingham, he was the son of Nancy Cormier and the late Kenneth J. Boudreau. Michael attended Tri-County Vocational School in Franklin...November 28, 2023
Priscilla Rae Peterson, nee Moody, died on November 28, 2023 at the age of 101 years. She died peacefully in her sleep after a brief hospitalization. A life-time Worcester resident, Priscilla leaves behind her children, many grandchildren and many ...November 27, 2023
Thomas James Murphy, 84, of Holliston, passed away at his home on Monday, November 27, 2023. Born in Newton, he was the son of the late Mary (Lord) and Thomas J. Murphy. He was the husband of 18 years to Carol (Lavenskie) Murphy. Tom owned his o...November 27, 2023
Robert Neff, 96, of South Kingstown, RI and formerly Holliston, MA, passed away on Monday, November 27, 2023. He was born in Cohasset, MA to the late LCDR Samuel B. and Madeline (Carney) Neff. He was the husband of the late Ellen (Brown) Neff....November 26, 2023
Xin Dong, aged 53, of Hopkinton, MA, passed away peacefully on November 26th, 2023, with his loving wife and son by his side. Known for his warm smile and unwavering determination, Xin left a permanent mark on all who had the privilege of knowing him...November 24, 2023
Lois F. Hakins, 90, of Holliston, passed away on Friday, November 24, 2023. Born in Natick, she was the daughter of the late Marion (Deiusha) and Louis M. MacKeil. She was the wife of the late Richard R. Hakins. Mrs. Hakin's obituary is pending at...November 22, 2023
Ronald B. Davis, 60, of Woonsocket, Rhode Island and formerly of Hopkinton, MA, passed away on Wednesday, November 22, 2023 at Hope Health Hospice in Providence. Born in Boston, he was the son of the late Lois (Manusea) and James Davis. He was the hu...November 22, 2023
James K. Baker, 65, of Holliston, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Wednesday, November 22, 2023. Born in Framingham, he was the son of Alice (Dinn) Baker of Holliston and the late Walter E. Baker. A lifelong Holliston resident, Jim was the ow...November 22, 2023
Anne Hollingsworth Fossel (“Holly”) of Holliston MA, formerly of Newton MA and born in New Haven CT, passed away Wednesday, November 22nd peacefully at her home at age 79. Holly was the daughter of the late Ray Upson Plant Jr. and Anne Hollingswo...November 18, 2023
Henry A. Dellicker, Jr., 89, a longtime resident of Holliston, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 18, 2023. Born in Newton, he was the son of the late Ruth (Pearson) and Henry A. Dellicker, Sr. He was the beloved husband of 68 years to Jack...November 17, 2023
Cynthia Gail (Longee) Riordan, 66, of Holliston, passed away at her home on Friday, November 17, 2023. Born in Ridgefield, New Jersey, she was the daughter of the late Gail (Preston) and Edward Longee. She is survived by her husband, Charles R. Riord...November 15, 2023
Mario Joseph Candelino, 48, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, November 15, 2023. Born in Concord, MA, he was the son of Jean Ferro of Lunenburg, MA, and the late Joseph Candelino. Mario's obituary and arrangements are pending at this time and a...November 14, 2023
Charlotte Ann Davis Marden, 79, of Holliston, peacefully entered heaven on November 14, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Chattanooga, Tennessee in 1944, she grew up in Signal Mountain, Tennessee, the daughter o...November 13, 2023
Charles T. O'Connell, 96, of Holliston, passed away on November 13, 2023. Born in Cranston, Rhode Island, he was the son of the late Sophie (Goetz) and Frederick O'Connell. He was the beloved husband to Patricia (Jenner) O'Connell of Holliston. Fune...November 12, 2023
Michael Boyle, 83, formerly of Boston, Walpole, and Yarmouthport, passed away on Sunday, November 12, 2023. Born in Kilcar, Co. Donegal, Ireland, he was the son of the late Susan (Carr) and John Boyle. He was the husband of 34 years to the late Ann...November 12, 2023
James R. Cardell, 74, of Holliston, passed away on Sunday, November 12, 2023. Born in East Orange, New Jersey, he was the son of the late Yola (Cantalupo) and Theodore Cardell. He was the beloved husband of Linda C. (Stenger) Cardell of Holliston for...November 11, 2023
Arthur J. Farnsworth, 89, of Holliston, passed away at home surrounded by family on Saturday, November 11, 2023. A lifelong resident of Holliston, he was the son of the late Doris M. (Peterson) and Arthur W. Farnsworth. He was the husband of 30 yea...November 10, 2023
Michael Ferriero, 47, of Hopkinton and Holliston, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, November 10, 2023. Born in Boston, he was the son of John R. Ferriero of Holliston and the late Mary Lou Ferriero who passed away on October 5th, 2023. Michael mov...November 9, 2023
Dr. Randolph (“Randy”) Catlin, Jr. died peacefully on November 9, 2023, at Care Dimensions Hospice House in Lincoln, MA. He was a man of courage and intellect, who led a life characterized by great compassion and genuine humility. Randy was ...