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Obits: Nuns, WWII Veteran and School Teacher

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Marlborough — Elizabeth (DiRado) Cutone, 92, of Marlborough died Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2013 at Marlborough Hospital. She had been a member of the former St. Ann's Parish, Marlborough,the Marlborough Women's Club and for the past 41 years the Colonial Garden Club of Marlborough. Marlborough — Sister Estelle Airoldi, a Sister of St. Anne, known in religion as Sister M. Therese-Estelle, died at the age of 84 at Marie Esther Health Center on Saturday, January 5, 2013. She was in her 65th year as a Sister of St. Anne. She served in Marlborough, until her death, as the Assistant Province Treasurer for the Sisters of St. Anne (USA). Marlborough — Sister Helene Hayes (Mary Hayes) died on January 6, 2013 after a brief illness. She was 72 years of age …

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Obits: 24 and 22 year-olds, Microbiologist and Navy Nurse

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Marlborough — Mathew M. Merrill, 22, of Marlborough died Sunday, Dec. 30 at UMass Medical Center in Worcester after a long illness. Merrill was a graduate of Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School, Class of 2009. He enjoyed working on cars, music and basketball, as well as drawing and painting. Westborough — Collette B. Gmitter, 92, of Westborough, died peacefully on Friday, Dec. 28 at the Notre Dame Long Term Care Center in Worcester surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the late Dr. George T. Gmitter. Gmitter began her career as a microbiology lab researcher and was later appointed Section Head of Microbiological Control at Armour Laboratories in Chicago during the 1940’s and early 1950’s, something extremely rare …

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Obits: Bridge Builder, Pediatric Nurse and Machinist

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Shrewsbury — Lorraine Fenwick Eck, of Shrewsbury, died Friday, Dec. 28 in Beaumont Nursing Facility in Worcester. She was 84. Northborough — Hsieh, Chih-Shang of Northborough died on Wednesday, Dec. 26, at the age of 79 surrounded by his loving family. Born in Shanghai, China, he worked as a civil engineer at the Taiwan Directorate General of Highways for more than 40 years. His most significant contributions included the construction of the new Chung-Hsing Bridge, the MacArthur Thruway construction, the West Coast Expressway planning, design and execution and Taiwan’s 10-year Highways Improvement Plan. Northborough — Lindy L. Baker, aged 63 and born in Springfield, IL, retired Registered Nurse, died on Dec. 28 at University of …

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Obits: 30-year-old, a Nurse and D-Day Vets

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Marlborough — Geane Marchioro died on Dec. 14 at 30 years old. Northborough — Marcella A. Shepherd, 78, was born in Worcester and a longtime resident of Carlisle. Recently, she resided in Northborough, where she died Dec. 22 from complications of Alzheimer’s Disease. She was a graduate of Westborough High School in 1952 and Saint Vincent’s School of Nursing 1955. She was a retiree from Middlesex School of Concord, Director of Nursing Services. Shrewsbury — Matthew George Hopewell, 92, died peacefully in his home on Dec. 23, surrounded by his family. Hopewell was a proud World War II veteran, and served with the 29th Division, 115th Infantry, and landed on Omaha Beach on D-Day. He worked for New England Power for over 45 years and helped …

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Obits: Former Shrewsbury Official and Former Police

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Shrewsbury — Arthur M. Quitadamo, 83, longtime Shrewsbury resident died Sunday, Dec. 16 in Millbury Healthcare Center with his loving family by his side after a long and courageous battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Arthur served his country proudly with the Massachusetts Army National Guard, 181st Infantry, 26th Division and retired as Major in the United States Army Reserves after 20 years of service. He also served the Town of Shrewsbury as an Elected Town Meeting Member for 6 years, a member of the Finance Committee for 12 years, serving as chairman for 8 of those years. Shrewsbury — George R. Bell, 91, a Special Police Officer and longtime resident of Shrewsbury died Monday, Dec. 17 after a brief illness. Bell served his country proudly…

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Obits: 42 year-old Outdoorsman, Golfer and 54 year-old

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Westborough — Virginia Nenni Davis, beloved wife of 56 years of Claud M. Davis, died Dec. 15 with her family at her side. Davis worked at DeLaval Separator Company and had a career as Executive Assistant to the Site Controller of IBM Poughkeepsie and, after her children were grown, to the Assistant Dean of Students at Dutchess Community College. Shrewsbury — Debra J. Hagen, of West Yarmouth, formerly of Shrewsbury and Hopkinton, died Friday, Dec. 14in her home with her family gathered by her side. She was 54. Throughout her battle with cancer she fought it with grace, courage and dignity. She enjoyed this past Thanksgiving at her home in Shrewsbury on Prospect Street with family and friends around her table. Shrewsbury — Norma L. (Burdett…

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Obits: Former Asst. Fire Chief, 42 year-old and Korean Vet.

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For the full obituary, click on the first sentence of each listing. Marlborough — Fintan P. Moore, 87, died Saturday evening, Dec. 8, surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Moore was employed as a Sales Representative for Aer Lingus Airlines for over 30 years.  He was a long  time member of the Immaculate Conception Church in Marlborough. Marlborough — John P. Peltier, 71, who was born and raised in Marlborough, died Monday, Dec. 9, at Marlborough Hospital. Jack was devoted to his family and dedicated to fire service. At the age of 14, he became an auxiliary member of the Marlborough Fire Department. In 1964 he joined the department full time, became an Instructor at the Fire Academy in 1974, where he was still active, and earned his way to …

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Obits: WWII Okinawa Vet., Advocate and Newspaper Reporter

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Westborough — Barbara M. Kimball, 96, of Westborough died peacefully on Friday, Dec. 7 in the presence of her children, at the Beaumont Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center. Mrs. Kimball was a homemaker dedicated to her home and family. She was an active member of St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church and has been a resident of Westborough since 1953. Westborough — Bola V. Rao, 85, of Westborough, died peacefully on Dec. 8 at the Kindred Transitional Care in Westborough. Born in India, he was the son of the late Bola R. and Indira (Pai) Rao. Marlborough — Murdock R. Glennon, of Chelsea, MA, died Friday, Dec. 7 at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston following an illness. He served in the US Army and the Air Force, retiring honorably in …

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Obits: 102 year-old Nun, WWII Veterans, Former ZBA Member

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Marlborough - Sister Theophane Smith (Eleanor Smith) died at Bethany HealthCare Center on Monday Dec. 3 after a long illness. She was 102 years of age and had been a Sister of the Good Shepherd for 81 years. Shrewsbury - Paul J. Leary, 83, a longtime Shrewsbury resident and proud Army veteran died Sunday, Dec. 2 in The Rose Monahan Hospice Residence after an illness. Paul was a true and honorable veteran of the United States Army where he actively served as Chief Warrant Officer for 22 years serving in the Korean and Vietnam Wars receiving a Bronze Star. Westborough - Joseph M. Breen, 74, of Westborough, passed away peacefully on Monday, Dec. 3 at the Shrewsbury Rehabilitation Center, surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of …

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Obits: 26 year-old, a Nun and "The Candyman"

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Westborough: David Grey Collins, 26, of Grafton, formerly of Westborough, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, Nov. 23 in Grafton. He was the husband of Cassandra L. Furbish. David was a graduate of Westborough High School and was currently a consultant in the computer field. Marlborough: Joseph "Big Joe" Serio III, 34, of Marlborough, formerly of Waltham, died unexpectedly Wednesday evening, Nov. 28, at his home. Westborough: Richard J. “Dick” Holt, 80, died peacefully on Thursday, Nov. 29. He received his Bachelor and Master’s of Science degrees from Boston College and he was also a PhD candidate and Teaching Fellow at Harvard, which he left to co-found Weston Geophysical Engineering, Inc. at Weston Observatory. Marlborough: Sister Mina …

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