Aug 21, 2024

Thomas R. Eagan, of Ashland and most recently Framingham, passed away peacefully at the age of 90 on Aug. 21, 2024. Born in Framingham on October 26, 1933 to the late Thomas F. and Ebra C. (Cotter) Eagan, Tom lived a full life dedicated to family and his passion for woodworking.

A 1951 graduate of Framingham High...

Aug 14, 2024

David F. Teller, Jr., husband, father, Nonno, uncle and friend of Ashland, passed away August 14, 2024, surrounded by his family and friends. David was 71 years old.  David truly enjoyed life. He was fiercely loving of his wife, children, grandchildren and friends.  No one could make you laugh or smile more. He was known (and loved) for entertaining...

Aug 10, 2024

Vincent A. Bombaci, better known as Vin or Vinny, 92, of Scarborough, ME, and Southborough, MA, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on August 10, 2024.

Born May 2, 1932, to Andrew and Margaret Bombaci of Roxbury and Roslindale, MA, Vin attended Boston schools and received a BFA from Mass College of Art in 1954. He...

Aug 5, 2024

Hello all: I have the following announcement, which will also be my last one. I have reached "Room Temperature" and I'm now preparing to go meet my creator and receive my final report card. In leaving I'll be taking all of my internal scars with me and want to say as clearly as possible, I totally "forgive" all those...

Aug 5, 2024

Lights Dim On One Of Sherborn's Longest Running Acts.

Judy Davis, known for her tireless efforts in town as actor, writer, producer and director for both The Sherborn Players and Dover Foundation, died peacefully on August 5th after a brief illness. She was 89.

Born and raised in Coraopolis Pa, she went on to earn...

Jul 28, 2024

Peter Charles Kenney, 77, longtime resident of Ashland, MA  passed away Sunday July 28, 2024 at the Metrowest Medical Center in Framingham, MA. Born in Lawrence, MA he was the son of the late Thomas and Janet (Collins) Kenney and husband of Suzanne (Clark) Kenney.

Peter graduated from Suffolk University with a degree in Economics and pursued...

Jul 25, 2024

Evelyn (Nei) Preservati, 91 of Eastham, former longtime resident of Framingham passed away Thursday July 25th at home surrounded by her loving family.  Born in Framingham, she was the daughter of the late William and Mildred (Scagnelli) Nei.  Evelyn was the top notch wife of the late Richard Preservati who passed in 2022.  She worked for many years as...

Jul 21, 2024

Andrew (Andy) Victor Palumbo, 62, of Ashland, MA passed away unexpectedly on July 21, 2024.

Andy was born on August 22, 1961, to Victor and Rita Palumbo in Canandaigua, NY. As a child Andy loved to go on long bike rides with his dad, Vic. Andy graduated from Canandaigua Academy in 1979, and he received a degree...

Jul 21, 2024

William Avrum Karp age 79, of Ashland, Mass died on July 21, 2024 in his home in Ashland, Massachusetts from Pancreatic Cancer, surrounded by his wife and daughters.

Bill (Billy, Willy, Pops, Goompa, Goomps) was a dear husband to Catherine Rooney, loving parent to Audra Karp and Isadora Howard-Karp, kind father-in-law to Deb Albenberg and Marisa Howard-Karp,...

Jul 20, 2024

Esther M. (Lynch) Sacks, 97, of Ashland, passed away peacefully on July 20,2024 at her home. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Leonard "Bill" Larson and Harold B. Sacks. She was also predeceased by her brother David Lynch and sister Dorothy Rondeau.

She is survived by her children Sandi (Larson) Bennett of Milford, Bill Larson...

Jul 18, 2024

Janet Lucille Peirce, 76, of South Yarmouth, formerly of Hopkinton and Newton, passed away peacefully with her family at her side on July 18th. Born in Cambridge, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Helen (Halloran) Benger and wife of G. Michael Peirce.

Raised in Waltham, she graduated from Waltham High School in 1966 and...

Jul 2, 2024

Patrick McHale, age 65, passed away peacefully on July 2, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Pat was a cherished husband, devoted father, beloved brother, adoring papa, and dear friend to many.

Born on May 4, 1959 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Patrick was known for his infectious laugh, unwavering loyalty, meticulous attention to detail, and supreme financial planning....

Jun 30, 2024

Mary Catherine Leavitt, 82 of Ashland passed away Sun. June 30th after a period of declining health.  Born in Boston, she was the daughter of the late Ralph and Helen (Mahoney) Fenton and wife of the late Phillip Leavitt who died in 2011.  Mary was a longtime librarian for the Town of Wellesley, retiring in 2018.   She was a...

Jun 30, 2024

On June 30, 2024, Donald Francis Krier, 90, died peacefully at the Newton-Wellesley Hospital with his wife by his side and his family surrounding him for many days.

Donald was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on October 29, 1933 to Odelia and Paul Krier. He attended Pius XI High School, Marquette University, and the University of Chicago before...

Jun 29, 2024

Richard K. Adams, 93 of Sudbury, former longtime resident of Ashland, passed away Sat. June 29, 2024.  He is the husband of Edith M. Boudreau and was married to the late Gilda Adams who died in 2011.  Richard worked as an electrical engineer, including participating in the Apollo Space Program, for Raytheon Co. until his retirement in 1994.  He...

Jun 27, 2024

Sheila (Heffernan) McDonough 69 of Ashland, formerly of Needham, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family after a courageous battle with cancer.

Sheila fully embraced life and nature. She was proudest of her wonderful daughter, Samantha Gilpatrick and her husband Rob (and grand fur-baby, Bear), who were everything to her. Samy was her best friend and...

Jun 26, 2024

Raymond J. Deverix, 84 of Falmouth, formerly of Ashland, MA passed away Wed. June 26th with his family by his side. He was the loving husband of the late Linda (Cavaretta) Deverix who died in 2010.  Ray served his country honorably in the United States Marine Corps from 1958-59.  He was self employed as a stone mason for many...

Jun 19, 2024

Glad (Beaumont) Shulman, 91 of Worcester passed away Wed. June 19th after a period of declining health.  Born in Boston, she was the daughter of the late Sidney and Sarah (Berezofsky) Beaumont and wife of the late Alan Shulman who died in 2014.  Glad attended Brandeis University and worked as an administrative assistant for Caravolas Dental office in Waltham.  ...

Jun 7, 2024

Frederick S. Crossman of Hopkinton, passed away on June 7, 2024, after a period of declining health. Frederick was born in Natick, son of Austin and Helena (Cluff) Crossman.

Frederick graduated from Natick High School in 1969.  He was the beloved husband of Carol (Savi) Crossman for 31 years.

In addition to his wife, he...

Jun 5, 2024

Charlotte (Gowisnok) Neal, 86, of Framingham, MA, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 5, 2024.

She was the daughter of the late Pauline (Gowisnok) Patlosky of Garfield, NJ and the wife of the late Joseph Fernald Neal to whom she was married for 33 years.

Charlotte is survived by her sister, Janet Watts and her...