Obituaries
May 6, 2025
Grace Louise (Neal) DiSciullo, a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully at the age of 100. Proudly born on Flag Day, June 14, 1924, in Brighton, Massachusetts, Grace was a woman of quiet strength, deep faith, and...May 5, 2025
Mary “Rita” Tetrault, 91, of Holliston, passed away on Monday, May 5, 2025. Born in Lynn, Massachusetts, she was the daughter of the late Mary (Linnane) and Patrick Cunningham. She was the wife of the late Robert W. Tetrault Sr. Rita was a longt...May 4, 2025
Maria Ann Littleton, 100 years old, of Belmont and Watertown, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully, surrounded by the love of her family. Born in Watertown to Italian Immigrants, Carmela and Pasquale DiGiacomo, she was the oldest of six children. ...May 3, 2025
Peter Anthony Jenkins, 39, of Holliston, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Saturday, May 3, 2025. Born in Dayton, Ohio, he was the son of Linda (Dawkins) Jenkins of Holliston and George Jenkins Jr. and his wife, Alison, of Worcester. Pe...May 2, 2025
James “Mike” Michael McBride passed away peacefully on May 2, 2025, after a brief hospitalization, surrounded by his loved ones. He is survived by his beloved significant other, Carolyn “Bunky” Woodbury, and his loving children: Katie Crand...April 30, 2025
George E. “Myles” Pinder, 63, of Blackstone, passed away on Wednesday, April 30, 2025. Born in Calais, Maine, he was the son of the late Rose (Dana) Kennard and Richard Pinder. He was the husband of 39 years to Laurie (Maranhao) Pinder. Myles wa...April 28, 2025
Nathan Otis Beale, better known as “Nate,” a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully at home in Hopkinton, Massachusetts, just shy of his 90th birthday. He was surrounded by love, with his beloved wife ...April 28, 2025
Obituary for Walter Wasylciw Beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, Scientist, and Lifelong Learner 1926 – 2025 Walter, a devoted husband, proud father and grandfather, passionate chemist, and relentless doer, passed away peacefully at the age of...April 26, 2025
Peter Windsor Bertschmann October 11, 1935 – April 26, 2025 Peter passed away peacefully on April 26, 2025 after 89 years of life filled with laughter, love and family. He is predeceased by Mary, his loving wife of 64 years. Peter and Mary spen...April 25, 2025
Eric W. Stockwell, 49, of Franklin, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, April 25, 2025. Born in Milford, he was the son of the late Majorie and Robert Stockwell. Eric was a truly creative soul who found joy in writing stories and poetry, and proud...April 25, 2025
Robert Edward Powell, Jr. passed away unexpectedly at his home on Friday, April 25, 2025, at the age of 59. Bob is survived by two daughters, Leah Alexa and Julia Page, that he loved with all his heart. He was preceded by his loving wife, Linda Con...April 23, 2025
Ernest Dennison, 96, of Holliston, passed away at his home on Wednesday, April 23, 2025. Born in Lowell, MA, he was the son of the late Efstathia (Georges) and Denis Denison. He was the husband of 72 years to the late Caroline N. Dennison. A proud...April 23, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of Benjamin David Snow, 42, on April 23, 2025, in Worcester, MA. Ben is survived by his loving parents, Carolyn Snow of Worcester, MA and Craig Snow (Virginia Blanchard) of Davenport, ...April 20, 2025
Linda Susan Perusse, 69, of Holliston, passed away on Sunday, April 20, 2025. Born in Waltham, she was the daughter of the late Barbara (Winchester) and Richard Jennett. She was the wife of 43 years to Paul G. Perusse Sr. of Holliston. Linda devoted...April 19, 2025
Louise Olive (Cole) Lawson, 90, of Hopkinton, passed away on Saturday, April 19, 2025. Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, she was a daughter of the late Edith May (Thomas) Cole and George Henry Cole. She was the wife of the late Arthur Stanley Law...April 14, 2025
Katherine “Kathy” Doliner, 68, of Holliston, passed away on Monday, April 14, 2025. Born in Bronx, New York, she was the daughter of the late Marie (Prenter) and Francis Blackmore. She was the wife of over 42 years to Harlan Doliner. A proud gra...April 14, 2025
Gertrud Elsasser Bacon, beloved mother and Oma, died 14 April 2025 at Golden Pond Assisted Living in Hopkinton, Massachusetts, of Alzheimer’s. Born in 1938 as second daughter to Frida Wagner and Gerhard Elsäßer (Elsaesser) in Aufhausen, Geisling...April 12, 2025
Jose Custodio de Oliveira, 86, of Holliston, passed away on Saturday, April 12, 2025. Born in Minas Gerais, Brazil, he was the son of the late Geralda (Da Silva) Rocha and Joao Custodio De Oliveira. He was the husband of 6 years to Elifas De Oliveira...April 7, 2025
Deidre Louise Rowles, 86, of Holliston, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 7, 2025. Born in Arlington, MA, she was the daughter of the late Mary Dorice (Storey) and Thadeus Sheahan. She was the beloved wife of 54 years to the late Paul Rowles....April 3, 2025
Frances M. Peterson, 93, of Hopedale, passed away on Thursday, April 3, 2025. Born in Trimingham, England, she was the daughter of the late Mary Elizabeth (Brown) and William Francis Watling. She was the wife of 62 years to the late Elwin “Pete” ...March 28, 2025
Joel Frank Bowie, 82, passed away on Friday March 28, 2025 surrounded by the loving care of family after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Lewiston Maine, Joel was the son of the late Philip and Harriet (Hall) Bowie. His early ...March 28, 2025
Chris M. Tatevosian, 63, of Wellesley and formerly of Holliston, passed away at his home on Friday, March 28, 2025. Born in Boston, he was the son of Marie Elena Rich of Medway and the late Joseph Tatevosian. He was the husband of 8 years to Paola Ta...March 27, 2025
Marilyn J. (Rea) Nardone, 74, of Franklin, passed away on Thursday, March 27, 2025. Born in Syracuse, New York, she was the daughter of the late Carol (Wenz) Rea and Anthony William Rea Sr. of Wellesley, Massachusetts. Marilyn graduated with an as...March 24, 2025
Ann M. Tomacelli, 88, of Holliston, passed away on Monday, March 24, 2025. Born in Rosscarbery, Cork County, Ireland, she was the daughter of the late Johanna (Hayes) and Daniel Gorman. She was the wife of 29 years to the late Daniel Tomacelli. ...Donald Robert LaGrave Spongberg
March 22, 2025
Donald Robert LaGrave Spongberg, 80, died on March 22, 2025, in Wellesley, Massachusetts. Preceded in death by his Father, Donald Robert LaGrave Sr., Mother Edith May Storlie LaGrave Spongberg, and step...