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Paul Goss, 70

Paul Goss, 70

Paul E. Goss, M.D., Ph.D., age 70, of Hopkinton and formerly of Wellesley, passed away peacefully at home on Dec. 19, 2025, with his wife at his side surrounded by love after a long struggle with multiple system atrophy (MSA). Paul was born in Klerksdorp, South...

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Mary Scott-Everett, 81

Mary Scott-Everett, 81

Mary Ruth “Cookie” Scott Everett, age 81, passed peacefully on Dec. 20, 2025, surrounded by the love and comfort of her family. She left this world just as she lived in it — held close by those she cherished most. Mary was the beloved mother of her son, Dale M....

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Roy Tiziani, 82

Roy Tiziani, 82

Roy P. Tiziani, 82, of Hopkinton passed away on Jan. 4, 2026, after a period of declining health. Born in Framingham to the late Cesare and Mary (Tognacci) Tiziani, Roy graduated in 1961 from Framingham High School, where he played football and formed friendships that...

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Robert Manchester, 93

Robert Manchester, 93

Robert E. Manchester, 93, of Milford and a former longtime resident of Hopkinton, passed away on Jan. 4, 2026. Born in Fall River, he was the son of the late Arvilla (Reynolds) and Charles Manchester. He was the husband of 50 years to the late Penny...

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Mary Lauzon, 76

Mary Lauzon, 76

Mary M. (Hally) Lauzon, a dedicated advocate for children and a respected educator, passed away on Jan. 4, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. A resident of Hopkinton for 33 years, Mary moved to Windermere, Florida, following her retirement to begin a vibrant new...

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Edward Kennedy, 82

Edward Kennedy, 82

Edward “Ed” William Kennedy of Northbridge and formerly Hopkinton, a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle and friend, passed away surrounded by his loved ones on Jan. 1, 2026, in Worcester. He was 82. Ed was born Nov. 27, 1943, in...

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Marion Merchant, 97

Marion Merchant, 97

Marion I. (Montville) Merchant, 97, beloved wife of the late Donald F. Merchant Sr., passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home, surrounded by her loving family, on Dec. 11, 2025. Born in Millbury and raised in Hopkinton, she was the daughter of the late Peter...

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Mary Ellen Kenney, 81

Mary Ellen Kenney, 81

Mary Ellen Kenney (O’Toole), 81, passed peacefully on Dec. 14, 2025, at Metrowest Medical Center in Framingham following a brief illness. Born in Boston, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Mary (Hannigan) O’Toole. She was predeceased by her husband of 57...

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Jacqueline Hall, 89

Jacqueline Hall, 89

Jackie Hall of Hopkinton passed away Nov. 30, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was 89. Born in Endicott, New York, Jackie was the second child of Joseph and Jean Purcell. She attended the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT), where she earned a B.S. in...

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Raymond Robbins, 89

Raymond Robbins, 89

Raymond P. Robbins, 89, died Oct. 31, 2025, surrounded by family at Kendal at Hanover in New Hampshire. Ray was born Oct. 16, 1936, in Framingham, the fifth and youngest child of Grace and Walter Robbins, and was raised in Hopkinton. He attended Hopkinton High School,...

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Donna DeMeo, 72

Donna DeMeo, 72

Donna (Sulfaro) DeMeo, 72, of Amherst, New Hampshire, passed away Dec. 4, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer. Raised in Hopkinton, she was the daughter of the late Jeanne (Dellegatto) and Frank Sulfaro. Donna graduated from Hopkinton High School in 1971, then...

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Thomas Chatten, 70

Thomas Chatten, 70

Thomas “Tommy” Claude Chatten, 70, of Haverhill passed away on Nov. 30, 2025, after a brief illness. Tommy was larger than life — confident, unforgettable and the kind of person whose presence filled every room he entered. Born in Cambridge to Frances and Melburn...

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Martha Jackson, 80

Martha Jackson, 80

Martha Ann Jackson (née Pritchard), beloved mother and wife, passed away on Nov. 26, 2025, at the age of 80. She was a caregiver, traveler, artist and generous supporter of numerous charities. The daughter of a nurse and the president of a grain mill in Iowa, she...

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Geraldine Balthazar, 82

Geraldine Balthazar, 82

Geraldine Marie Balthazar, a cherished soul and beloved mother, sister, grandmother and friend, passed away peacefully on Nov. 28, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born on Dec. 1, 1942, in Hopkinton, Geraldine was raised on her family’s farm, where the values of...

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Timothy Clancy, 61

Timothy Clancy, 61

Timothy James Clancy, 61, of Whitinsville passed away peacefully on Nov. 29, 2025. Timothy was the beloved husband of Karen Clancy, to whom he was married for 28 years; the cherished son of Lurleen Clancy of Acton and the late William Clancy; and the devoted brother...

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Harold Glicklin, 97

Harold Glicklin, 97

Harold Glicklin (July 12, 1928-Nov. 16, 2025) and Nancy Louise Johnson Glicklin (Oct. 6, 1929-Sept. 12, 2014), were happily married for 60 years. They moved to Hopkinton from Clinton, Connecticut, to be closer to their daughter, Donna, son-in-law, Phil, and...

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Dolores Sables, 88

Dolores Sables, 88

Dolores R. Sables, 88, of Sun City, Florida, and formerly of Hopkinton, passed away Nov. 28, 2025. Born in Woonsocket, Rhode Island, she was the daughter of the late Rhea (Vadnais) and Ovila Bois. She was the wife of the late Leslie Walter Sables. Dolores is survived...

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Brenda Sulfaro, 81

Brenda Sulfaro, 81

Brenda Ann Sulfaro, 81, of Linwood and formerly Hopkinton, passed away on Nov. 27, 2025. Born and raised in Framingham, she was the daughter of the late Dina (Ghetti) and James Neri. She was the wife of 54 years to John A. Sulfaro. Brenda was a graduate of Framingham...

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Pamela Boulter, 71

Pamela Boulter, 71

Pamela J. (Mangan) Boulter, 71, of Hampstead, New Hampshire, passed away at her home on Nov. 25, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of Robert Boulter, with whom she shared 53 amazing years of marriage. Born in Framingham on July 5, 1954,...

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Nancy Macmillan, 81

Nancy Macmillan, 81

Nancy (Penney) Macmillan, 81, of Milton, formerly a lifelong resident of Hopkinton, passed away peacefully on Nov. 23, 2025, at Boston Medical Center surrounded by her loving family. She was the loving wife of the late William F. Macmillan Jr. for 58 years. Nancy was...

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