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Obituaries

Emory Patterson, 67

Emory Patterson, 67

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Emory Ewen Patterson III, age 67, on Jan. 9, 2025, in Nosara, Guanacaste, Costa Rica. Born on April 19, 1957, in Waukegan, IL, Emory made his home in Hopkinton, but his spirit, legacy, and warmth touched lives...

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Anthony Shaker, 80

Anthony Shaker, 80

Anthony Ira Shaker, 80, of New Seabury as well as Naples, Florida, (formerly of Andover), passed away Jan. 11, 2025, surrounded by family. Born in Springfield, he was the son of the late Stephanie (Nacewicz) and Anthony J. Shaker. He was the husband of Sandra (Maheu)...

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Linda Morales, 76

Linda Morales, 76

Linda L. Morales, 76, of Hopkinton, passed away Jan. 12, 2025. Born in Framingham, she was the daughter of the late Claire (McIntyre) and Walter Robbins. She was the wife of William “Billy” Morales, with whom she would’ve celebrated 60 years of marriage in August. In...

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Carol Walsh, 89

Carol Walsh, 89

Carol Susanne (Kenna) Walsh, 89, of Oxford and formerly of Hopkinton, passed away after a brief illness on Jan. 10, 2025, at UMass Memorial Hospital in Worcester with her daughters by her side. Carol was born in Concord on Jan. 9, 1936, the daughter of John B. and...

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Nicholas Vento, 61

Nicholas Vento, 61

Nicholas Joesph Vento, age 61, a longtime resident of Hopkinton, Douglas and Cumberland, Rhode Island, passed away at Miriam Hospital in Providence early on Jan. 11, 2025. He was the beloved godfather of Corissa Vento, Jacqueline (Vento) Sanchez and Sean MacLaughlin....

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Ricky LaChance, 16

Ricky LaChance, 16

Ricky Thomas LaChance Jr., 16, of Medfield and formerly of Hopkinton, passed away unexpectedly on Jan. 7, 2025. Born in Framingham, he was the son of Keri Lynn Smith and Brandon Crawford of Medfield. Ricky moved from Hopkinton to Medfield with his parents in 2019. He...

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Megan Sullivan-Anderson, 42

Megan Sullivan-Anderson, 42

Megan Sullivan-Anderson, 42, of Hopkinton passed away unexpectedly on Dec. 23, 2024, at Milford Regional Medical Center. Born in League City, Texas, she was the daughter of Lauren (Pineault) and Gerry Sullivan of Hopkinton. She was the wife of 20 years to Dennis...

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Nancy Rhody, 60

Nancy A. Rhody, a cherished wife, mother and best friend, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly at her home on Dec. 28, 2024. Born on June 16, 1964, in Framingham, Nancy lived a life marked by love, kindness and a remarkable knack for making the world around her a...

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James Pyne, 82

James Pyne, 82

James G. Pyne, 82, of Hopkinton passed away unexpectedly on Dec. 22, 2024. Born in Framingham, he was the son of the late Margaret (Walick) and Joseph Pyne. He was the husband of 56 years to Bev Pyne of Hopkinton. Jim was a proud lifelong resident of Hopkinton. Jim...

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Karen Bergeron, 69

Karen Bergeron, 69

Karen J. Bergeron (née Diaz), 69, died peacefully on Dec. 14, 2024, at UMass Memorial Medical Center surrounded by family. She was born April 8, 1955, in Plymouth and resided for several years in Ledyard, Connecticut, before moving to Hopkinton. Karen was the beloved...

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William Magrini, 75

William E. Magrini passed away Dec. 13, 2024, after a long period of declining health. He was 75. Born in Framingham and raised in Hopkinton, he was the son of the late Ernest Magrini and Alice Ferris Magrini. Bill’s younger brother John passed away in November 1980....

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Mary Grenga, 100

Mary Grenga, 100

Mary Palinkas Grenga, 100, passed away peacefully on Dec. 17, 2024, after living a long, full life. She was born on Sept. 19, 1924. She grew up on the family farm, which also served as a recovery hospital, which is where she met her husband, John, during World War...

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John Dunphy, 79

John Dunphy, 79

John “Jack” R. Dunphy, 79, of Hopkinton, passed away on Dec. 17, 2024. Born in Boston, he was the son of the late Virginia (Burke) and John B. Dunphy. He was the husband of 34 years to the late Christine (Gallagher) Dunphy. He was a longtime resident of Hopkinton,...

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Sandra Celozzi, 78

Sandra Celozzi, 78

Sandra Lee Celozzi, 78, of Framingham and formerly Hopkinton, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Dec. 16, 2024. Born in Framingham, she was the daughter of the late Amalia “Molly” (Riga) and John J. Celozzi. Sandy was known for her infectious smile and joyful...

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William Whalen, 59

William Whalen, 59

It is with deep sadness that we mourn the loss of William (Bill) Whalen, 59, who passed away suddenly and unexpectedly from a stroke on Nov. 27, 2024. Bill was born on St. Patrick’s Day, which certainly set the tone for his carefree, fun-filled and easygoing life....

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Dolores Constantine, 75

Dolores Constantine, 75

Dolores Constantine Dolores “Dolly” R. (Leblond) Constantine, 75, of Hopkinton was called safely home on Dec. 11, 2024. She passed into eternal life at Brigham & Women's Hospital in Boston after a valiant battle with glioblastoma surrounded by the care and comfort...

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Thomas Mullen, 83

Thomas Mullen, 83

Thomas Joseph Mullen, Sr., a cherished resident of Barnstable, passed away peacefully Nov. 7, at the age of 83. Born on Dec. 17, 1940, in Hopkinton, Tom was the beloved son of the late John and Catherine (McDaniel) Mullen. A proud graduate of Hopkinton High School,...

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Herbert Tebo, 78

Herbert Tebo, 78

Herbert H. "Herby" Tebo, 78, of Douglas passed away Dec. 3, 2024, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Jeanmarie (Morelli) Tebo; three children, Jeffrey P. Tebo of Douglas, Thomas A. Tebo and wife Karen of Douglas,...

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Steven Uliss, 61

Steven Uliss, 61

Steven Aaron Uliss, 61, passed away unexpectedly on Nov. 22, 2024. Steve was a role model and hero to many. He was a kind, caring, dedicated and hardworking husband, father and friend who always put the needs of others ahead of his own. Steve pioneered the advent of...

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David Seely, 59

David Seely, 59

David E. Seely, “Rooster,” of Mashpee and formerly of Hopkinton, died suddenly following a brief illness on Nov. 16, 2024, at Cape Cod Hospital. He was 59 years old. He is the beloved husband of Kolleen E. (Moulton) Seely, with whom he shared 26 wonderful years of...

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