Dec 1, 2021

David L. Herring, 75, of Ashland, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 1st, at his home. Born in Brooklyn, NY, he was the son of the late Stephen and Helen (Chatterton) Herring. David was the husband of Linda (Breece) Herring for 29 years. He worked as a graphic artist for The Christian Science Monitor newspaper in Boston before retiring to engage...

Nov 29, 2021

Pauline (Scahill) D'Alesio, 89, passed peacefully on November 29, 2021 following a period of declining health. She was the devoted wife of the late Vincent D'Alesio for fifty-five years. She was born in Hopedale to Irish immigrants James and Sarah Scahill.  She is predeceased by siblings John Scahill, Mary Challela, Nancy Powers and Eileen Callery.  She is survived by...

Nov 18, 2021

Ruth Helen (Hobbs) Pope, 96 of Ashland former longtime resident of Marlboro passed away Thursday Nov. 18, 2021.  Born in Medford, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Florence (Hanway) Littlewood.  She was the wife of Frederick Hobbs who died in 1985 and later wife of the late Albert Pope who died in 2000. Ruth worked as...

Nov 9, 2021

Richard Lewis Hesser, 74, of Ashland, MA passed away suddenly on November 9, 2021.  Rich was born in Nanking, China in 1947 while his family attended to work in Asia for an American oil and energy corporation.  Rich was the son of Edgar Hesser and Ruth (Platz) Hesser, both deceased.  His family moved back to the U.S. settling in...

Nov 8, 2021

Kupan, Thomas       Upton, MA

After a hard-fought battle with COVID-19, Tom Kupan of Upton, passed away on Monday, November 8, 2021 at the age of 57. He leaves behind his sister, Ildi Ouellette, his niece Nicole Rivera, her two son's, Alex and Ayden Rivera, his longtime partner, Kathy Powers, her son Rocco Grandinetti, and two step-children, Scott...

Nov 7, 2021

Elizabeth Jane Locke, 73 of Ashland passed away Sun Nov. 7, 2021.  Born in Natick, she was the daughter of the late William and Catherine (Bliss) Devitt and wife of Allan Locke for 53 years.  A graduate of Framingham South High Class of 1966, she went on to work for Ed & Al's Bus Co. in Ashland and later...

Nov 6, 2021

Geraldine (Gerry) Dorothy Bakeris, 90, of Ashland, MA, formerly of Davenport, IA, passed away with her daughter Samantha by her side on Saturday, November 6th after a short period of declining health, at Metrowest Hospital in Framingham, MA.

Born in Chicago, IL, she was the eldest of nine children to the late Andrew and Genevieve (Czosnyka) Czupka....

Nov 6, 2021

Michele Lee Cleveland, 48 of Worcester formerly of Ashland passed away unexpectedly Sat. Nov 6, 2021.  Born in Natick, she was the daughter of Robert and Susan (Frye) Cleveland.  Michele was a graduate of Ashland High School Class of 1992 and worked in data entry for AccuStar Labs of Haverhill, MA.

In addition to her parents, she...

Nov 2, 2021

Steven Thomas Waugh, 71 of Marlborough formerly of Ashland and Webster passed away Tue Nov. 2 nd after a long battle with cancer.  Born in Framingham, he was the son of the late Leonard and Marguerite (Wood) Waugh.  Steve worked for the Mass Turnpike Authority for 25 years until his retirement.  He enjoyed hot rods and motorcycles and was...

Oct 28, 2021

Yvonne "Mitz" (Ives) Blaich, 95 of Holliston formerly of Ashland passed away Thur Oct. 28 th after a period of declining health.  Born in Buffalo, NY; she was the daughter of the late James and Edythe (Pontlitz) Ives and wife of the late Rudolph C. Blaich who died in 2004.  She fondly recalled telling stories of growing up in...

Oct 27, 2021

Service Update – The Funeral Mass for Bernard "Bernie" Kane scheduled for Sunday Nov. 28 th will be Private . This unfortunate change has become necessary due to seating capacity limitations.   The funeral mass will be available for online viewing with the link available at www.mataresefuneral.com .  All are welcome and encouraged to attend the...

Oct 25, 2021

Donald C. Smith, 91 of Ashland passed away Monday Oct. 25 th after a period of declining health.  Born and raised in Worcester, he was the son of the late Charles and Helen (Carey) Smith Sr.  He was the husband of Vivian (Chase) Smith for 48 years.  A graduate of Classical High School, Donald served his country honorably in...

Oct 23, 2021

Janice A. Hathaway, 74, of Holliston passed away Saturday Oct. 23rd at her home surrounded by family.  Born in Newton, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Geraldine (Leone) Keegan and wife of the late Howard C. Hathaway Jr. who died in 2015.  A resident of Holliston for 46 years, Janice worked as a dedicated registered nurse...

Oct 22, 2021

Eleanor E. Cunis, known as Jean, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 22 nd , at the age of 103. Born in 1918 in Natick, Jean grew up in Framingham and graduated from Framingham High School in 1936. She attended Framingham Business College and worked briefly at Telechron before marrying Anthony Cunis of Ashland in 1938. The couple enjoyed...

Oct 22, 2021

Ernest Joseph Chiappini, 93 lifelong resident of Framingham passed away Fri Oct. 22nd at his home surrounded by his family. Born in Framingham, he was the son of the late Ernest and Mary (Anghinetti) Chiappini. He was the beloved husband of the late Betty Anne (Haughey) Chiappini for 60 years. Ernie was a graduate of Framingham High School and...

Oct 20, 2021

Robert "Bob" McKay, age 73, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2021, after a lengthy illness.

He is survived by his life partner of 28 years, Lynne (DeLuca) Hennessey of Framingham/Plymouth. He was the son of the late of Audrey and Richard McKay.

Bob was born in Natick in 1948. After graduating from Natick...

Oct 11, 2021

Julie Ann Guagenty (80) passed away on the evening of Monday, October 11, 2021, surrounded by her three sons. Julie graduated from Newton High School in 1958. Julie married Peter Guagenty on July 1st, 1961. They settled in Ashland, MA where she remained until her passing. She was a devoted and great wife, and an even better mother. She...

Sep 22, 2021

Nicole Susanne Ferrari, 49, of Ashland passed away on Wednesday Sept. 22 nd after a long battle with ALS.  She was the daughter of Gary and Midge (Coombs) Ferrari and wife of Michael Garcia. Nicole worked as a Product Brand Manager for Staples Co.  She was a tireless supporter and fundraiser for ALS research, founder of Team NSF and an...

Sep 14, 2021

Madeline J. Norton, 88 of Hopkinton passed away Tue Sept. 14 th at her home surrounded by family.  Born in Natick, she was the daughter of the late John and June (Sobieski) Garvey and wife of the late Henry "Bud" Norton who died in 1985.  Madeline worked as a bookkeeper for many years for St. John the Evangelist Church...

Sep 10, 2021

Oswald "Ozzie" Iarussi, 94, of Ashland, died peacefully at his home on Friday, September 10, 2021, surrounded by his family.  Born in Roccaraso, Italy on June 21, 1927, he was the son of the late Marco and Louisa (D'Amico) Iarussi, and beloved husband of Mary Ann (Pimentel) Iarussi. Ozzie immigrated to America via Ellis Island at a young age,...