Feb 21, 2021

James W. O'Connell, Ed.D., 83, of Ashland, Massachusetts passed away Sunday, February 21 after a short illness.  James leaves his wife of 61 years, Diane (Lamberti) O'Connell; his three children: Maureen Flanigan and her husband Neil of Ashland; Kevin O'Connell and his wife Joanne of Holliston; and Erin Ryder and her husband David of Whitinsville; grandchildren Leah (and husband...

Feb 20, 2021

Robert J. Cavaretta of Arlington, MA formerly of Watertown, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 20, 2021 at Mount Auburn Hospital from complications of pneumonia. The oldest son of the late Joseph and Mildred (Ardito) Cavaretta, he was 81. Born August 25, 1939 at the former Charlesgate Hospital in Cambridge, Robert graduated from Watertown High School in 1957 and...

Feb 12, 2021

Rudy Aarden a long-time resident of Ashland Massachusetts, passed away at age 88 on February 12, 2021 at home with his wife by his side.  Rudy was born on July 20, 1932 in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, to Elisabeth (Dekoning) Aarden and Gerard Aarden.  Rudy served in the Dutch Navy/Air Force and married his long-time sweetheart Bernarda Kruisselbrink. Due to...

Feb 12, 2021

Reinhold "Reinie" Lehberger, 64, of Milford, MA, formerly of Ashland and Springfield, passed away from COVID-related complications on February 12, 2021. Born July 17, 1956, son of the late Helmuth and Maria Lehberger. A graduate of Holy Cross where he met his beloved wife.

Reinie spread love and laughter with his magnetic personality, infectious smile, and ability...

Feb 8, 2021

Walter LLewellyn Brewer, 89, of Ashland and Alva, Florida passed away at his winter home on February 8th.  A resident of Ashland for 62 years, he was born in Newton, MA  the son of Raymond and Elizabeth Brewer.  Wally was predeceased by his wife Hilda in October, 2013.

He is survived by his daughter Jane,...

Feb 8, 2021

Lynne Ann Byington, 52, lifelong resident of Ashland passed away Mon Feb. 8 th after a long battle with declining health.  She was the daughter of Fred and Bertha (Guilbeault) Torrance and wife of William R. Byington.

Lynne worked for Adessa Boston for over 20 years.  An avid animal lover, she took care of many dogs and...

Feb 6, 2021

Richard R. Brault, 95, a Hopkinton veteran who served in the battles of Okinawa, Tinian, and Saipan, died peacefully on Saturday, February 6th, 2021.  He was born in New Bedford, the son of the late Dr. Norbert R. and Florence (Chartrand) Brault.  After his junior year of high school, Richard joined the US Marine Corps.

Richard trained...

Feb 5, 2021

Laura's eulogy for her father can be viewed by pasting the link below into your browser:

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Edward D. Reardon Jr. died February 5, 2021 with his wife and daughter by his side at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston, MA at the age of 72.

Jan 30, 2021

Steve Reinstein, 70, resident of Ashland for 43 years passed away Sat. Jan 30 th surrounded by his loving family.  He was the son of the late David and Eva (Miller) Reinstein and husband of Susan (Rozek) Reinstein for 43 years.  He was formerly married to the late Judith Lewis of Chicago, IL.  Steve worked in the Pathology Dept...

Jan 24, 2021

Ruth Martell, 95, of Ashland, MA passed away peacefully at home on January 24, 2021. She was born in Somerville, MA to Henry and Florence (Campbell) Upton. She was predeceased by her husband, Clifford. She is survived by her five children and their families : Diane and Vera of Cranston, RI and their daughter Julie; Cliff and Ruth, of...

Jan 22, 2021

Surrounded by her loved ones, after a long illness, Loretta peacefully passed away on January 22, 2021. Loretta was born in Framingham and was the daughter of late Eugene and Patricia (Wallich) Macdonald. Former wife of Michael L. Aries of Marstons Mills. Devoted mother of Michael C. Aries and his wife Kristin of Natick and Allison Stevens (Aries) of...

Jan 17, 2021

Stuart Bulger Eynon died peacefully, surrounded by family, on Sunday, January 17, 2021 at his Ashland home on land he'd owned since 1952. He was 98.

Stuart was born July 31, 1922 in Lynn, MA to Stuart and Ellen Eynon. The youngest of five and an Eagle Scout, he graduated from Lynn Classical High School in 1941....

Jan 12, 2021

Joseph 'Joe' Norton, 88, of Ashland passed away peacefully Tuesday, January 12, 2021. Born January 17, 1932, in Waltham, he was the son of the late Marie (Grenier) and Michael Norton. He was the husband of Margaret 'Peggy' (Harold) Norton.

Joe met and fell in love with Peggy in the first grade of the St. Charles school...

Jan 10, 2021

Marjorie Ann (Bees) Thouren of Marlborough, MA, formerly of Ashland, MA, passed away January 10, 2021, following a period of declining health.  Born June 11, 1938 in Framingham, MA, she was the daughter of the late M. Elsie Bees and Frederick T.S. Bees.

Marge graduated from Ashland High School and Katherine Gibbs Secretarial College. She was a...

Jan 9, 2021

James "Jim" Hanna, 86, of Ashland, died peacefully surrounded by his loving family on January 9, 2021. He was the beloved husband of Leila (Sherman) Hanna of Holliston for 64 years. Born in Natick, he was the son of the late John and Mary (Flynn) Hanna.

Jim served his country honorably in the National Guard and went...

Jan 6, 2021

Irene Mary Flaherty, 70, passed away on January 6, 2021 in Los Angeles, California following a brief illness.  Irene was born in Natick, Massachusetts on March 7, 1950 to Katharine Wolf and John J. Flaherty.  She grew up in Ashland, graduated from Ashland HS in 1968 and attended Worcester State Teachers College.  Irene moved to Venice California in 1974...

Jan 2, 2021

Millbury, MA – Lynn Desforges, age 56, passed away peacefully in her home on Saturday, January 2nd, in the presence of those who loved her. Lynn was born on April, 6th 1964, in Worcester, the daughter of Beverly (Stone) Rice and the late Carmello Ventura.  Lynn graduated from David Hale Fanning Trade High School and was a resident of...

Dec 28, 2020

Lillian Cunningham, 92, of Ashland passed away peacefully at home on Monday, December 28, 2020.  Born in Somerville, MA, she was the daughter of the late Salvatore and Anne (Dischino) Uttero and grew up in Wellesley, MA.  She was the wife of the late Robert W. Cunningham, with whom she shared 50 years of marriage.

Lillian worked...

Dec 28, 2020

Arthur K. Holmes, 92 of Fayville, MA passed away Monday Dec. 28th after a period of declining health.  He was the husband of the late Janet (Gilinsky) Holmes and father of the late Cynthia Holmes.  Arthur served his country honorably in the Army during WWII.  He was a graduate of Northeastern University with a degree in Electronic Engineering and...

Dec 28, 2020

Robert Hart Chalmers, 88 of Framingham passed away Monday Dec. 28th. Born in Boston, he was the son of the late Edward and Ethel (Hart) Chalmers and husband of Elizabeth (Quinn) Chalmers. Mr. Chalmers served his country honorably during the Korean War in the Air Force from 1951-1955. A graduate of Boston University with a Master's Degree in Education,...