Dec 19, 2018

Elizabeth 'Betty' (Gessner) Kisby, age 93, passed away peacefully at the Thomas Upham House Nursing home in Medfield, MA on December 19, 2018. She was the beloved wife of Harry Kisby who passed away in 2008. Betty was born on August 30, 1925 in Berlin, NH and raised in Gorham, NH. She was the youngest of three children of...

Dec 18, 2018

Mary L. Wigglesworth, 89 of Hopkinton passed away Tue. Dec. 18th after a period of declining health. Born and raised in Natick, she was the daughter of the late James and Mary (Cadigan) Comerford and wife of the late Richard Wigglesworth who died in 1992. A resident of Ashland for over 30 years, Mary moved to Hopkinton in 1996...

Dec 17, 2018

Chris Beaton, 50 of Ashland passed away Mon. Dec. 17th after a long battle with cancer with his family by his side. He was the son of Rosalie (Cioffi) Beaton and the late Archie Beaton. Chris was the husband of Carolyn (Mis) Beaton for 20 years. Mr. Beaton was a devoted teacher and school administrator, starting his career as...

Dec 15, 2018

Roger W. Neal of Medway, formerly of Millis, passed away Wed. Dec. 12 th with his family by his side. He was the son of the late Allan and Andree (Wallach) Neal. He was a dearly loved husband, father, and friend. Roger is survived by his wife Roberta (Worthington) Neal, his son Jeff and his wife Penelope and predeceased...

Dec 15, 2018

Paul Ferrier Jr. 22, of Ashland passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Saturday Dec. 15th after a long courageous journey with cancer. Born in Framingham, he was the son of Paul and Carol (Collins) Ferrier and brother to Kayla Ferrier.

PJ was a 2014 graduate of Ashland High School where he played football...

Dec 11, 2018

Louise Annette Nicolas, 85, of Framingham passed away Tues Dec. 11th after a brief illness. She was the daughter of the late Louis and Annette (Turgeon) Berube'.  Louise married her high school sweetheart, Walter S. Nicolas on Nov. 27, 1955 after his return from serving in the Air Force.  A graduate of Framingham High School 1950, Louise went onto...

Dec 3, 2018

Paul V. Thorp, 73, of Ashland, passed away Monday, Dec. 3rd. Born in Boston and raised in Cambridge and Wayland, he was the son of the late George and Florence (McMullen) Thorp and husband of 50 years to Sally (Raman) Thorp. Paul dedicated his career to education. He began his career in 1968 at Waltham High School, . He...

Dec 1, 2018

Maureen E. (McGovern) Tegelaar, 71, of Amesbury, MA passed away Saturday, Dec. 1st. Born in Brooklyn, New York, she was the daughter of the late Francis and Gertrude (Cummins) McGovern. She worked as an accountant for many years at Gotts Music in South Yarmouth, MA. Maureen is survived by her husband of 51 years, Robert Tegelaar of Amesbury, MA;...

Nov 28, 2018

James Michael Morrissey, 78, of Mashpee passed away Wed. Nov. 28, 2018 Born and raised in the Bronx, NY; he was the son of the late William and Catherine (Gilmartin) Morrissey.  Mr. Morrissey worked as a Diagnostics Engineer for IBM, retiring in 1991.  A graduate of the Aviation High School in New York City, he served his country honorably with...

Nov 19, 2018

Janet Elizabeth Baker, 65, of Grafton, former lifelong resident of Ashland passed away Mon. Nov. 19 th after a long battle with cancer. She was the daughter of the late Ralph and Helen (Rice) Jackson. A graduate of Ashland High School Class of 1971, Janet worked in the day care center for Gold's Gym in Ashland, as an insurance...

Nov 19, 2018

Michael A. Auciello, 86, of Hopkinton passed away Mon. Nov. 19 th with his family at his side. He was the husband of the late Antoinette (Liotine) Auciello who died in 2017. Born and raised in Brighton, MA; he was the son of the late Justin and Clementina (Caruso) Auciello. Mr Auciello served his country honorably with the Air...

Nov 17, 2018

Barbara J (Simmons) Marcus, 87, of Ashland passed away peacefully surrounded by family and close friends on Sat. Nov. 17 th .  She was the wife of the late George A Marcus.  Born in Millis, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Jessie (Chilson) Simmons.  She worked for her family business, Parker's Express in Ashland and later...

Nov 13, 2018

Ruth (Dunham) Talvy, of Ashland, passed away on November 13, 2018. She was the daughter to the late Clifton and Bertha (Nichols) Dunham and wife of the late Andrew J. Talvy who died in 2017.  Together, Ruth and Andy had owned and operated Talvy Florist for 58 years and Andy's Trucking for 50 years.

She is survived...

Nov 12, 2018

Emilio Rosati, 88, Korean War veteran and longtime resident of Millis, MA, passed away on Monday, November 12th in Natick after a period of declining health. Emilio was predeceased by his wife of 59 years Josephine (nee Federico) this past July. Emilio leaves behind his son Peter Rosati and his wife Debra of Holliston and two grandchildren Jillian and...

Oct 25, 2018

Robert Alfred Giombetti, 75, a lifelong resident of Ashland, passed away unexpectedly due to complications from recent heart surgery. Bob was the loving husband of Anne (Biuso) Giombetti and son of the late Amiedio and Rita (Chicoine) Giombetti.

A graduate of Ashland High Class of 1960, Bob served his country honorably and proudly with the Navy from...

Oct 23, 2018

With a heavy heart our family says goodbye to Gerry McGonagle Sr. -- Big Ger -- at age 86.  Born and raised in Somerville, MA, he served his country honorably in the US Army during the Korean War.  Gerry met his wife Joan (Quinn) at St John's High School in Cambridge, MA and they married after the war in...

Oct 14, 2018

Dorothy Eileen Quint French, 84, 1934-2018

Born in 1934 in Peabody, Massachusetts, Dorothy Eileen Quint French started serving others early by serving up sweetness at the age of 14 when she scooped at Chandlers Ice Cream. Dotty lived, worked and raised her family in Peabody until she relocated to Conway, New Hampshire in 1978. She passed away...

Oct 11, 2018

Roger W. Colson, 61, of Ashland passed away unexpectedly Thursday Oct. 11th at his home. Born in Framingham, he was the son of Ruth (Melin) Colson and the late Warren A Colson. Roger was a graduate of Natick High School Class of 1975 and Framingham State College Class of 1981 with a degree in Chemistry. He worked as a...

Oct 8, 2018

Dr. John J. (Jack) Shea, 85, of Ashland passed away on October 8th after a period of declining health. Born in Lenox, MA; he was the son of the late James and Elizabeth (Hogerty) Shea. He was the husband of the late Irene (Skubel) Shea for 45 years.

In addition to his wife, he is pre-deceased by...

Oct 6, 2018

Corinne (Kuykendall) Steacie, 93, of Venice, FL formerly of Framingham, MA passed away Saturday Oct. 6 th with her family at her side. Born and raised in Bridgeport, CT, she was the daughter of the late Harold and Helen (Schmidt) Kuykendall. She was the devoted wife of the late Robert Leslie Steacie who died in 2004. Corinne proudly worked...