Obits: 'Proud Nana,' Graphic Artist and 'Proudly Polish'

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Marlborough — Kelly A. (Padula) Mongeau, 50, of Petersham and formerly of Marlborough, died at home Saturday, April 13, 2013 after a three and a-half-year battle with cancer. A graduate of Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School, Class of 1981, she utilized her graphic art skills at Concepts Unlimited in Acton and later at Easter Rainbow in Derry, N.H. Northborough — Sophie M. (Solon) Komanecky, died on April 7, 2013 at Beaumont of Westborough. Komanecky was proud of her heritage and was fluent in reading and speaking Polish and enjoyed cooking Polish dishes for her family & friends. Shrewsbury — Sandra A. Bellville, 62, of Shrewsbury formerly of Exeter, NH, and Peabody, MA, died Tuesday April 9, 2013 after a lengthy and courageous …

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Obits: WWII Vet, Race Car Driver and Marine

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Marlborough — Anthony J. Folino, 95, of Marlborough, formerly of Framingham and Watertown, died April 5 at the Marlborough Hills Healthcare Center. He served in the US Army during World War II. His grandfather, father, he, his son and his grandson, were involved in the construction business, he having owned and operated his own companies, including Union Concrete, for many years. Shrewsbury — Albert Schiavone, 96, died at home on April 7, 2013. Marlborough — Eleanor Marie (Cleary) Cunningham, 78, of Marlborough died Thursday, April 4, at Parlin House Hospice in Wayland. A devoted wife, mother, grandmother and friend, she most loved spending time with her family and friends. Grafton — Michael D. Kieft, 64, died March 29, 2013 after a brief …

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Obits: Daycare Worker, School Employee and Seamstress

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Marlborough — Doris (Auger) Bernard, 91, of Marlborough died Friday, April 5, 2013 at Marlborough Hills HealthCare Center. She was a member of the former St. Mary's Parish, Our Lady of the Assumption Guild, the COF, and active at the Marlborough Senior Center. Shrewsbury — Mildred G. (O'Brien) Leach, of Shrewsbury, died Thursday, April 4, 2013 in Dodge Park Rest home in Worcester with her family gathered by her side at 91 years-old. Leach was a lifetime member of First Congregational Church where she volunteered in various groups. Marlborough — Laurel B. (VonSchoppe) Trolla, 65, died unexpectedly Friday April 5, 2013. Trolla was currently working with her daughter Meredith as a daycare provider at their home in Marlborough, where she was …

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Obits: Nun for 70 Years and State Police Officer

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Marlborough — Nancy K. (Voner) Cavallo, 71, of Marlborough died Tuesday (Apr. 2, 2013) at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston, surrounded by her loving family. She was employed for over 15 years at the former Data Card of Hudson and also was secretary for over 25 years for the A.P. Cavallo and Sons Inc. of Marlborough. Grafton — David J. Pendergast, 86, died Easter Sunday March 31, 2013 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was a Massachusetts State Police Officer for 21 years, retiring as a Lieutenant. He was Director of Operations at the Worcester Art Museum and Director of Security at Mechanics Bank before retiring to Florida for 20 years. Shrewsbury — John E. Amorello Sr, 89, of Shrewsbury passed peacefully Wednesday April 3, …

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Obits: GM Employee, Dept. of Defense Employee, WWII Vet

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Marlborough — Leon Wright, 97, of Marlborough, MA, died Thursday, March 28, 2013 at Kindred Transitional Care and Rehabilitation Center, Marlborough. A veteran of WWII, Mr. Wright had been employed at the former General Motors Plant, Framingham for 23 years, in the general stores and shipping departments, before retiring in 1974. Shrewsbury — Patrick J. Fischetti, of Shrewsbury, MA, 15 year old son of Elizabeth (Rudden) Fischetti of Marlborough and Thomas Fischetti of Shrewsbury, died Tuesday, March 26, 2013. Born in Nyack, NY, Patrick was an eighth grade student at The Learning Center for the Deaf, in Framingham. Grafton — Judith A. (Moccia) Schmitt, 69, of Grafton, formerly of Northborough, died on Saturday, March 30, 2013 at home …

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Obits: Red Cross Worker, Marine and Truck Driver

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Northborough — Sally Catron Barnes, 83, formerly of Needham, Massachusetts, died on Thursday, March 21, 2013, at Beaumont Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center in Worcester, Massachusetts. She was the wife of Wade E. Barnes, from their marriage in 1958 until his death in 2005. During their marriage, they resided and raised a family in Needham, Massachusetts. After 46 years in Needham, she moved to Northborough and later to Shrewsbury, Massachusetts. Marlborough — Arlene "Skippy" L. (Saar) Bracken, 88, of Marlborough died Friday, March 22, 2013, at Sudbury Pines Extended Care in Sudbury, surrounded by her loving family. Bracken was the executive secretary to the Director of the American Red Cross in Washington, D.C. and this is where …

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Obits: Crossing Guard, Herdsman, 24 Year-Old and Nun

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Marlborough — Mary (Dolan) Toohey, 94, died Saturday after a short period of failing health. Toohey was a long time member of the Immaculate Conception Church.  She was an avid fan of horse racing, scratch tickets and loved going to Foxwoods Casino. Northborough — Hartley T. Grandin Jr. , 80, died on March 20 at his home in Northboro. Hartley was the son of the late Reverend Hartley T. Grandin Sr., former pastor of the First Baptist Church in Holden, and Ruth Grandin. He graduated from Holden High School and subsequently received both Bachelor and Master’s degrees in Mechanical Engineering from WPI in Worcester. Marlborough — Michael “Mikey” Emerson Maloney, 24, of Marlborough died Wednesday, March 20, 2013. He was born in Framingham, …

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Obits: Turkish Immigrant, Mother and Korean Veteran

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Shrewsbury — Michele A. (Faford) Manzello, 47, of Shrewsbury, devoted wife, mother, daughter, sister and friend died at the Ichabod Washburn Hospice Residence on March 17, 2013 with her cherished family by her side after a valiant battle with cancer. Michele grew up in Grafton and graduated from Grafton High School, class of 1984. Most recently Michele was a forensic chemist at the University of Massachusetts Medical School where she worked for more than 10 years before retiring due to illness. Marlborough — Dimitri Mucco, 95, died Saturday, March 16, after a short period of failing health. He was born in Imbrose Turkey, the son of the late Yianis and Voula Mucco and moved to this country in 1981. Westborough — Calvin R. Brown, 84, of …

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Obits: Oldest Living Resident, Nun and 48-Year-Old

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Grafton — Amy J. Remillard, 48, died Wed. March 13, surrounded by her loving family after a long battle with cancer. Amy was a graduate of Clark University and served in the U.S. Air Force Reserves. She enjoyed the beach, her VW convertible Bug with her "yellow flower" and loved to clean. Marlborough — Sister Marie Stanga, a Sister of St. Anne, known in religion as Sister Madeleine Marie, died Sunday, March 17, 2013 at Marie Esther Health Center. Sister Marie was in the 98th year of life and the 78th year of her vowed religious life. Sister’s ministry as a teacher began in Quebec where she taught in schools in Montreal and on the reserve in Kahwnawake. Northborough — Claire P. (Trautner) Chapdelaine, died March 13, 2013 at Beaumont of …

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Obits: Battle Star Recipient and Daughter of American Revolution

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Marlborough — Edward S. Radivonyk, Sr. 79, died Monday afternoon on March, 11 after a short period of failing health. He was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps serving in Japan during the Korean War. Radivonyk was employed as a machinist for the Lapointe machine shop for over 20 years and also worked in the same capacity for the Quincy Naval shipyard and the former American Optical.  Shrewsbury — Helen M. (Toombs) Smith, 95, of Shrewsbury, beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother, died on Saturday, March 9, 2013. She was born in Shrewsbury, daughter of the late Henry and Katherine (Leporte) Toombs. Helen graduated from Shrewsbury High School in 1936 and lived most of her life in Shrewsbury. Grafton — Richard Phillips Jr…

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