Aug 16, 2026

Pearl Marie Messana, lovingly known as Nina to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, passed away peacefully on August 16, 2026, at Countryside Healthcare surrounded by the love and memories of the family and friends who meant so much to her. She was 101 years old.

Pearl was born on March 10, 1925, in Newark, New Jersey. As a child, she moved with...

Aug 15, 2026

David Albert Bjork (“Turk”) died August 15, 2026, in Newton, Massachusetts, just 11 days shy of his 82nd birthday.

Born August 26, 1944, David was the youngest of three boys—William, Paul, and David. He grew up in Arlington and graduated from Arlington High School, where many of his closest and lifelong friendships began.

David worked at the Wayland Town Crier, where he found...

Aug 11, 2026

John "Jack" Lovezzola, 87, longtime resident of Ashland, MA passed away Tues. Aug. 11. Born in Natick, he was son of the late Rene and Grace (Brown) Lovezzola and husband to the late Mary "Nan" (Gallant) Lovezzola. Jack worked as director of manufacturing at Prime Computer and later as a project manager for EMC/Data General.

He served his country honorably with...

Aug 8, 2026

Judith (Dyer) Hakansson, 88, of Clinton, formerly of Naples, ME, and Framingham, MA passed away Sat. Aug. 8th after a period of declining health. Born in Framingham, she was the daughter of the late Fred and Dorothy (Nickerson) Dyer and wife of the late Harold Hakansson who died in 2017. A graduate of Framingham High School, Judy worked as a...

Aug 5, 2026

Irene F. Cook, 79, of Hopkinton, passed away on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, after a long and courageous battle with cancer and multiple sclerosis.

Born in Cambridge, she was the daughter of the late Clement and Helen (Benedetto) DeLucia. Irene was the beloved wife of Michael Cook for the past 35 years.

A graduate of Watertown High School, Irene worked for many...

Jul 30, 2026

Herman C. Gomez Jr, 75, longtime resident of Ashland passed away Thursday July 30, 2026.  Born in Houston, TX, he was the son of the late Herman and Aurora (Villarreal) Gomez.  He was the husband of Barbara (Gladman) Gomez for 55 years.  Herman worked as a Supervisor of Manufacturing for Barry Controls Co. retiring in 2013.  Along with his...

Jul 25, 2026

Madeline (Eno) Piccioli, 97, a resident of Ashland for over 70 years, passed away peacefully on July 25th, 2026 at St. Patrick's Manor in Framingham. Madeline was the beloved wife of Faustino Piccioli for 59 years prior to his passing in 2011. She was predeceased by her loving mother, Theresa (Quatrale) Eno, her father, Philip Eno, and her brother,...

Jul 23, 2026

Elizabeth Fleet Schmutz, 93, of Ashland, MA and Marco Island, FL passed away peacefully at home on July 23.

Born in Providence, RI in 1933 to Violet and Charles Fleet, Betty (as she was known to family) grew up in Frederick, MD. A proud graduate of Westhampton College, she moved to NYC to earn a master's degree...

Jul 15, 2026

James Joseph Foley, 73, of Upton, MA passed away at home on Wednesday, July 15, surrounded by his loving family, following a courageous two-year battle with cancer. Born in Hudson, MA, he was the son of the late John and Mary Jane (Dibono) Foley and husband to Mary Lee (Galloni) Welch for 45 years.  Mr. Foley worked as a...

Jul 12, 2026

Lauren J. MacArthur, 66, of Milford, a former longtime resident of Upton, passed away peacefully on July 12, 2026 after a courageous battle with thymic carcinoma.

Lauren, the first-born daughter of the late Paul F. and Janice C. MacArthur, was born in Boston on Easter Sunday, April 17, 1960. She was raised in Ashland, was a 1978...

Jul 5, 2026

Daniel "Danny" Reddy, 52, passed away on July 5, 2026, at his home in Marlborough.

Born in Pittsfield, MA, Danny was a 1992 graduate of Leominster High School, where he became a certified draftsman.

Danny was predeceased by his father, Danny Reddy of Pittsfield, MA.

He is survived by his mother, Linda Leahy...

Jun 27, 2026

Anthony Minucci, 81, of Ashland passed away Saturday June 27th after a short period of declining health.  Born in Avellino, Italy, he was the son of the late Giovanni and Silvia (Saccardo) Minucci.  Tony was the founding owner and operator of Minucci Auto Body in Ashland.  He was an active member of the Ashland Lions Club, supporting the Ashland...

Jun 24, 2026

Helen M. Lolos, 93 of Ashland passed away Wed. June 24th at her home with her family by her side.  Born in Vassaras, Laconia, Greece, Helen was the daughter of the late Panayoti Meletis. She was the loving wife of the late George Lolos who died in 2014.  Along with her late husband, Helen owned and operated Village Stationary...

Jun 21, 2026

Nichole L. Palinkas, 45, of Providence, RI passed away Sunday June 21, 2026.  Born in Framingham, MA, she was the cherished daughter of Stephen Palinkas and Karen (Guy) Palinkas.

Nichole has a smile that would light up a room and the most infectious laugh. She loved nothing more than to giggle. She was an angel on Earth...

Jun 20, 2026

Charles A. Garbarino III, 74, of Plymouth, NH, formerly of Hopkinton, MA and Ashland, MA passed away Saturday June 20th at his home with his family by his side.  Son of the late Charles and Janet (McIntyre) Garbarino Jr, he was the husband of Karen (Irvine) Garbarino.  Charles served the Town of Ashland for 32 years as a police...

Jun 19, 2026

Maureen J. Vanesian, 92, of Southborough, formerly of Newton and Revere, passed away peacefully in her home on June 19th after a brief battle with cancer.

Maureen was the beloved wife of the late Charles H. Vanesian. Their love story began in 1958 when they met at the Oceanview Ballroom, and they were married in 1960. Together...

Jun 12, 2026

Anne Elizabeth (Barrett) Winchenbach, 89, of Upton, MA (formerly of Ashland, MA and Framingham, MA), died on June 12, 2026 at Lydia Taft House Rehabilitation & Skilled Nursing Center in Uxbridge, MA.

She was the wife of (the late) Walter B. Winchenbach, Jr.

Born and raised in Framingham, the daughter of the late Robert and...

Jun 7, 2026

Lee (Dench) Harper, 90, of Marstons Mills, MA passed away Sun. June 7th after a period of declining health.  Born in Putnam, CT, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Doris (Dean) Dench and wife of the late Dale C. Harper.  Lee was a proud and devoted homemaker who always enjoyed time with her loving family.

Jun 5, 2026

Dorothy "Dot" Scanlon (nee' Videon) came into this world on August 5, 1930, in Natick, MA, growing up in Medford, MA. She passed peacefully in her sleep on June 5, 2026, at the age of 95.

On her final day, Dot won three rounds of Bingo alongside her beloved companion, Ralph Sullivan. Afterward, they spent time together,...

Jun 4, 2026

Charlene A. Golub, 71, of Ashland, passed away on Thursday, June 4th, at her home after living many years with the symptoms of a rare neurological disorder, HSAN1E. Born in Rochester, NY, on April 3, 1955, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Irene (Rupprecht) Kara, and the beloved wife of Michael Golub for 46 years. Charlene...