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John Martin, 62

John Martin, 62

John E. Martin, 62, of Holliston and formerly of Ashland, passed away unexpectedly after a period of declining health at his home. Born in Framingham, he was the son of the late John and Elizabeth (White) Martin. John worked for many years transporting cars at Adessa...

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Mary Bertschmann, 86

Mary Bertschmann, 86

Mary Ellen (Hession) Bertschmann passed away peacefully at her home of 50 years in Sherborn on May 30. She was 86 and had been surrounded by her loving husband, three sons, three daughters-in-law and 10 grandchildren. Mary was a loving, caring and dedicated wife,...

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Nate Lebreche, 31

Nate Lebreche, 31

Nathaniel L. Labreche, 31, of Burlington passed away suddenly at his home on May 22. Nate was the beloved son of Lisa E. Poitrast and the late Laurence M. Labreche. He is survived by his sister, Emily E. Poitrast; his stepdad, Stephen C. Poitrast; and his longtime...

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Christine Zullo-MacGregor, 71

Christine Zullo-MacGregor, 71

Christine Anne Zullo-MacGregor of Natick passed peacefully on May 10 at the age of 71. She was surrounded by family at her bedside, including her caregiver, Mary Obiero, an angel and blessing to our family. We cannot thank her enough for her unconditional care and...

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David Walker, 93

David Walker, 93

David Alan Walker, 93, husband of the late Peggy Clark Walker and a resident of Hopkinton, passed away peacefully May 22. Born Jan. 9, 1928, in Hackensack, New Jersey, he was the son of Forbes Walker and Ruth (Stoutenburgh) Walker. Dave is survived by daughter Julie...

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Thomas Miller, 89

Thomas Miller, 89

Thomas Miller, 89, of Hopkinton and formerly of Athol, passed away peacefully May 15 at his home after a long struggle with cancer. Tom was born in Athol on Nov. 19, 1932, to the late Perley “Bill” Miller and the late Agnes (Horrigan) Miller. He grew up in Athol,...

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Martha Hesse, 93

Martha Hesse, 93

Martha “Mythi” M. Hesse, 93, of Hopkinton passed away May 21. Born and raised on the East Side of Providence, she was the daughter of the late Katharine (Merrill) and William McCormick. Martha was a graduate of Lincoln School, Providence, and went on to graduate from...

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Debra Scanlon, 49

Debra Scanlon, 49

Debra A. Scanlon entered the kingdom of heaven on May 17 the same way in which she lived her life: with courage, love and grace. It is often said that all people die but not all people live. Debbie lived for and was completely devoted to her children. Although her...

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Paul Guimond, 57

Paul Guimond, 57

Paul F. Guimond, 57, of Hopkinton passed away on May 12 doing one of the many things he loved to do: watching a tennis match on the tube. Paul’s lifelong love of sports was matched only by his love for family and friends. They were, in fact, his lifeblood. And there...

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Jack Vartanian, 90

Jack Vartanian, 90

Hagop “Jack” Thomas Vartanian, 90, loving husband of 64 years to Patricia Elizabeth Kiley Vartanian, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on May 15 at JML Care Center in Falmouth. Born in Watertown to Krikor and Araxy Vartanian on July 15, 1930, Jack...

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Lois MacKay, 93

Lois MacKay, 93

Lois Jennett (Jean) MacKay (nee Clifton), 93, of Hopkinton and formerly of Portland, Oregon, passed away May 6. She was the daughter of the late Sarah E. Clifton (nee DuPuis) and John D. Clifton of Vancouver, Washington. A loving wife, mother and a devoted and adored...

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Amy Beaudet, 55

Amy Beaudet, 55

Amy Rose Beaudet, 55, of Berlin passed away on May 2 at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston with her loving husband at her side. Affectionately known as “The Solar Queen,” Amy was a pioneer in the field of renewable energy and was widely seen as one of the best...

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Peter Landry, 33

Peter Landry, 33

Peter Raymond Landry, 33, of Holliston passed away April 30. Born in Framingham, he was the cherished son of Diane Landry and Craig Landry of Bellingham, formerly of Holliston. Peter graduated in 2005 from Holliston High School, where he was a talented multi-sport...

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Michael Thorsen, 74

Michael Thorsen, 74

Michael Sean “Big Mike” Thorsen passed away on April 12 at his home in Ashland, after a 15-month battle with cancer. He was 74 years old. Michael was born in Natick on Sept. 5, 1946, to George C. Thorsen and Gertrude R. (Daley) Sheridan. He was a 1964 graduate of...

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Rose Marie Gallagher, 87

Rose Marie Gallagher, 87

Rose Marie Gallagher, 87, of Holliston passed away on April 24. Born and raised in Watertown, she was the daughter of the late Palmina (Fantasia) and Emilio Parrella. She was the wife of the late Norman Joseph Gallagher. Rose Marie and Norman were married in 1955....

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Stephen Casler, 69

Stephen Casler, 69

Professor emeritus Stephen D Casler, formerly of Hopkinton, passed away April 22 at Hope Hospice, Bonita Springs, Florida. He was born in Boston, Aug. 27, 1951, to Barbara Casler Coyne and Howard F. Casler. He was predeceased by his father, Howard F. Casler of Boston,...

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Richard Spector, 89

Richard Spector, 89

Richard Jacob Spector, 89, of Framingham passed away on April 7 after a long illness. Born in Boston, he was the son of the late Celia Spector and the late Frank Spector. He was the beloved brother of the late George Spector and his wife, Sally, as well as his late...

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Thomas Sullivan, 84

Thomas Sullivan, 84

Thomas Joseph Sullivan, 84, of Hopkinton and previously a longtime resident of Framingham, passed away on April 1. Born Aug. 16, 1936, in Boston and raised in Cambridge, he was the son of the late Lillian (Caswell) and Edward Sullivan. He is predeceased by his...

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Donald Moberg, 93

Donald Moberg, 93

Donald Larson Moberg of Hopkinton passed away on April 4 at the age of 93 after a long and wonderful life. He was born in Worcester on May 13, 1927, to Arthur and Adeline Moberg. He was the beloved husband of Beverly Elian Moberg. The couple celebrated their 69th...

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David Walker, 93

Jean Drawe, 88

Jean F. Drawe, 88, died March 28 at The Timothy Daniels House in Holliston after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. Jean worked at Colella’s Market in Hopkinton for many years at the deli counter. She was known as “The Cheese Lady,” because she always gave the kids a...

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