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Obits: 100-Year-Old Doctor and Korean War Vet

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Grafton — Dr. Harland N. Hannon, a longtime Grafton physician died May 13, 2013 at Milford Regional Medical Center surrounded by family at age 100. Dr. Hannon then came to Grafton in 1940 establishing his family practice and a well baby clinic on Worcester St. in North Grafton where he practiced until age 92. He was also affiliated with Worcester Memorial Hospital and served many area nursing homes. Westborough — Mary (D’Elia) Silvestry, 86, a longtime Westborough resident, died peacefully on Friday May 17, 2013 at UMass Memorial Medical Center, Memorial Campus with her family at her side. In her younger years she was a lifeguard at Bell Pond and worked at the Coca Cola plant on Shrewsbury Street in Worcester. She also worked for a short …

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Obits: Dancer, North Pole Traveler and Vietnam Veteran

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Shrewsbury — Francis V. Baillargeon III, 41, of Shrewsbury died unexpectedly Sunday, May 12th 2013. Francis worked most of his life in various positions as a cook, before becoming a self employed landscaper and most recently in metal recycling. He found peace in the outdoors, loved to fish, camp, and enjoy the forest and nature. Marlborough — Cecile "Ceil" (Naze) Sharon, 70, of Marlborough, MA, died Wednesday, May 8, 2013 at her home, surrounded by her family after a long battle with cancer. She studied with the Boston Ballet and with numerous teachers in New England and New York City. She had been the choreographer of several community theater musicals in Marlborough, Hudson, Clinton, Southborough, Sudbury, Shrewsbury and Westborough. She…

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Obits: Marine, Reverend and Girl Scout Leader

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Shrewsbury — George J. Broderick, of Shrewsbury, died Sunday, May 12, 2013 in University of Massachusetts Medical Center. He was 74. Westborough — Cynthia Elizabeth Conti, 87, of Westborough, died peacefully on Wednesday, May 8, 2013 at the Beaumont Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center. She worked as a secretary at St. Peter's Church in Plymouth many years ago. She was a former member of St. Peter's Women's Club, a former member of the Gourmet Club and the Newcomers Club. She also had served as a den mother and Girl Scout Leader. Grafton — Gorgoglione Gordon, 55, died unexpectedly Tuesday May 7th from complications of a lengthy illness. She was a Master Barber and a hairdresser holding a teaching certificate in that field. She had …

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Obits: Navy Veteran, Taxi Cab Company Owner and Farm Stand Owner

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Westborough — William T. Black, 72, of Westborough, passed away after a brief illness on May 6, 2013 at St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester. Bill enjoyed a long career as an electrical engineer, retiring from Intel in 2001. Following his retirement he served as a substitute teacher in the Westborough Public Schools. Shrewsbury — Joseph Cudworth Duprey or affectionately known as Chubby, passed away on May 6, 2013 in Westborough, MA at the age of ninety. During the invasion of Normandy in WWII, he was severely wounded, being the only member of his platoon to survive a direct mortar shell hit. Awarded the Purple Heart Medal, he spent a year in an English hospital before returning home. Grafton — Shirley M. (Walker) Germaine, 85, of Osterville …

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Obits: Candy Maker, Combat Veteran and Cafeteria Worker

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Northborough — Audrey M. (Blakeley) Brooks, 79, died peacefully on May 4, 2013 in Coleman House of Northborough after a prolonged illness. Brooks graduated from Northborough High School in 1951. She was a former member of the Northborough Woman's Club. She enjoyed gardening, traveling and crafts. Shrewsbury — Lucille (Aliberti) Kvaracein, 93, of Shrewsbury, died Friday, May 3, 2013 in Beaumont Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center of Worcester after a period of declining health. She had worked as a candy maker for The Hebert Candy Mansion, a job that she loved for 35 years, before retiring. Westborough — Frank R. Sanning, 87, of Westborough, died peacefully on Thursday, May 2, 2013 at the UMass Memorial Healthcare- University Campus in…

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Obituary: Dr. Sherry Gelbwasser, 45, of Feeding Hills

A memorial service will be held this summer at the convenience of the family.

Dr. Sherry E. Gelbwasser, 45, of Feeding Hills, MA, died Friday, April 26, after an illness. Born in Holden and raised in Rutland, MA, she was a 1986 graduate of Wachusett Regional High School and went on to earn a B.S. in early childhood education (magna cum laude) at North Adams State College, an MLS at SUNY Albany, and an Ed.D. in educational leadership at Johnson & Wales University.  She joined the Learning Resource Center (LRC) at Asnuntuck Community College in Enfield, CT, in 1994 as information services librarian and has served as librarian since 2002. Sherry was the daughter of Herman Gelbwasser, who died in 2011, and Bonnie (Romalis) Gelbwasser of Johnson City, NY, formerly of Rutland and Mashpee. In addition to her mother, she is…

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Obits: Short Order Cook, Counselor and Nun

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Marlborough — Robert W. O’Connor Jr., 79, died April 27, 2013 after a long period of failing health. He lived in Marlborough for 51 years and worked for many companies in this area including Commonwealth Builders, Better Electric and Percy’s whom he worked for the longest. Shrewsbury — Scott T. Wade, 64, died April 25, 2013 following an illness. He earned his M.T.S. in Pastoral Care from Boston University while working in area nursing homes as a social worker. He also worked at the Henry Willis Substance Abuse Center as he continued to advance his career as a mental health professional. Marlborough — Robert E. Sullivan, 73 of Marlborough, MA, formerly of Watertown, MA, died Wednesday, April 24, 2013 at Massachusetts General Hospital, …

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Obits: Female WWII Vet, Talent Agent and Paratrooper

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Grafton — Helen M. Matuzek, 95, died peacefully April 21, 2013 at Pleasant Bay Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Brewster on Cape Cod after a lengthy battle with Parkinson's Disease. Helen then served in the US Navy as a Petty Officer during World War II. Following her military service she held a variety of secretarial and secretary supervisor positions. Northborough — Fred G. Knight, 82, of Northborough, died on April 22, 2013 in Westborough after an illness. During the 1950’s, he owned and operated Fred Knight Productions, a complete entertainment and talent agency. His 36-year working career at the former New England Frozen Foods in Southborough ended in 1993 upon retirement. Shrewsbury — Clayton H. Webber, of Worcester, died …

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Obits: Diner Car Craftsman, Special Ed. Administrator, Top Car Salesman

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Shrewsbury — Beth E. (Bertrand) Gonyea, 55, died peacefully at home April 21, 2013. Beth dedicated her life to special needs education, achieving an extraordinary amount in her career that spanned over 35 years. She was the Administrator of Special Education at the Northbridge Public Schools, and Executive Director at the Southern Worcester County Education Collaborative. Grafton — Alfred J. "Boompa" Crepeau, 99, passed away April 19, 2013, at The Beaumont in Northbridge. Crepeau's skills were employed for many years at the Worcester Lunch Car Company where he worked as a finished carpenter producing many fine diners that are still operating all over New England. Fred served in the United States Navy during World War II doing destroyer …

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