hopkinton-independent-logo2x
Hopkinton, MA
loader-image
Hopkinton, US
2:27 am, Thursday, August 6, 2026
70°F
87 %
Wind Gust: 9 mph
Clouds: 15%
Sunrise: 5:44 am
Sunset: 7:59 pm

SIGN UP TODAY!
BREAKING NEWS & DAILY NEWSLETTER





Tom Markinac, 72, former Hopkinton resident

by | Apr 21, 2023 | Obituaries

Tom Markinac 

Tom Markinac

Tom A. Markinac, 72, formerly of Hopkinton, died in his home with family in Ashland on April 13. He was the son of John and Monica (Todd) Markinac of Wayland (predeceased). Tom was a farrier for more than 30 years, having taken over his father’s business, in the MetroWest area. He was a gentle, kind and good spirit. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and traveling with his family and brother. He was an avid reader of American history and loved nature and animals.

He is survived by children Abigail Markinac of Holliston and Thomas Markinac of Burlington, Vermont, former wife of 20 years Lynne (Busam) Markinac of Mattapoisett, brother John of Ashland, sister Jean (Markinac) Blake of Brownfield, Maine, and nieces/nephews Gayle, Kelly, Colby, Ben and Curt.

Obituaries are submissions, typically from funeral homes, that are not subject to the same level of editorial oversight as the rest of the Hopkinton Independent. Obituaries may be edited for grammatical and factual mistakes and clarifications and shortened for space considerations.

0 Comments

Related Articles

Christopher Whalen, 59

Christopher R. Whalen, 59, of Marlborough and formerly Hopkinton, passed away suddenly on July 29, 2026, at UMass Memorial Medical Center in Worcester following a brief illness. Chris attended Hopkinton schools and was a passionate fan of New England sports and...

Christopher Whalen

Russell Shine, 78

Russell A. “Russ” Shine, 78, of Whitinsville passed away on July 28, 2026, at Harrington Hospital in Southbridge after a long illness. He is survived by his daughter, Anne-Marie Shine of Whitinsville and companion Dwayne of Douglas; his partner of 27 years, best...

Russell Shine

Ollie Mae Flannery, 93

Ollie Mae (Martin) Flannery, 93, of Hopkinton passed peacefully on July 29, 2026. Ollie Mae was born in Muskogee, Oklahoma, the daughter of Silas and Ollie Mae (Fanning) Martin. Yes, she was an Okie from Muskogee. Ollie was proud of her Oklahoma roots, and though...

Ollie Mae Flannery

Dorothy Thomas, 98

Dorothy Eleanor Thomas, 98, of Hopkinton passed away July 23, 2026, at the age of 98. Dorothy was born Nov. 29, 1927, in Indianapolis and lived there most of her life, relocating to Massachusetts in 2019 to be near family. Dorothy was the sixth and youngest child...

Dorothy Thomas

Francine Maranda, 77

Francine Mildred Maranda, 77, of Hopkinton peacefully passed away on July 14, 2026, following a brief illness. She was a devoted mother, a loving sister and a dear friend and will be deeply missed. Francine was born in Jamaica Plain to Clifford and Juanita Ansell,...

Azaleas

Stephen Wallace, 76

Stephen F. Wallace, 76, passed away unexpectedly on June 19, 2026. Born in Lowell, Steve spent his childhood and school years in Hopkinton, where he graduated from Hopkinton High School in 1967. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy for four years...

Stephen Wallace
Key Storage 4.14.22