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Monday, May 14, 2012

Gone But Not Forgotten

3 Westborough Residents Pass Away

A list of the names of Westborough residents who've passed away this week. Service information is included where applicable.

  • OBITUARIES
  • Monday, May 14

If you know of a person who was a current or former resident of Westborough before they died, and they are not mentioned here, add them to the list in the comments field.   Gertrude F. (Sis) Bushey, 82, passed away Saturday, May 12. She was the wife of the late Gerald Bushey. Prior to her marriage, she was employed as a medical technologist. She was a communicant of St. Luke the Evangelist Church and currently the coordinator of Eucharistic Ministers. She was a member of St. Luke’s Senior Adults, the Women of St. Luke’s, the Marthas and Marys and was a former CCD teacher. She was also a member of the Westborough Senior Center and worked the Westborough election polls. She is survived by four sons, one sister and seven grandchildren. Her …

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Saint Luke the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church, Town of Westborough Senior Center, St. Luke's Cemetery, and 2 more ›

Monday, May 7, 2012

Gone But Not Forgotten

Services Held This Week for 3 Who Passed

A list of the names of Westborough residents who've passed away this week. Service information is included where applicable.

  • OBITUARIES
  • Monday, May 7

  If you know of a person who was a current or former resident of Westborough before they died, and they are not mentioned here, add them to the list in the comments field.   Sherwin “Deke” Bardsley, 88, died May 4. Deke was born in 1923 in Fitchburg and grew up in Leominster. From 1942 to 1945, he served with the US Army Infantry in World War II, both in the Battle of the Saar and the Battle of the Bulge, earning four battle stars and a Purple Heart. He had a 40-year career with Paul Revere Life Insurance Co. He is survived by his wife, Polly Bardsley, to whom he was married for 64 years; son Jeff Bardsley and his wife, Leslie, of Shrewsbury; son Rand Bardsley and his wife, Susan, of Grafton; son John Bardsley and his wife, Mary, of …

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Congregational Church of Westborough - UCC, Saint Luke the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church, Britton-Summers Funeral Home, and 2 more ›

Monday, April 30, 2012

Gone But Not Forgotten

49-Year-Old WHS Grad Among Those Lost This Month

A list of the names of Westborough residents who've passed away this week. Service information is included where applicable.

  • OBITUARIES
  • Monday, April 30

  If you know of a person who was a current or former resident of Westborough before they died, and they are not mentioned here, add them to the list in the comments field.   Doris E. Kelleher, 89, of Westborough, passed away on April 15. She was the wife of the late John J. Kelleher. Born in Boston, she was educated in Worcester schools and was employed as an LPN for Worcester and Westborough state hospitals prior to her retirement. A private graveside service was held in St. Luke’s Cemetery. Rita F. Power, 90, of Westborough, passed away on April 25. Born in Newton, she was educated in Newton schools. Her funeral Mass was celebrated on April 28 in St. Luke the Evangelist Church, 70 West Main St. She was buried in Mt. Auburn Cemetery, …

In this Article:

St. Luke's Cemetery, Saint Luke the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church, and Westborough High School

Wednesday, April 25, 2012

Gone But Not Forgotten

Beloved WHS Music Teacher Passes Away

Larry Forand, the subject of a Westborough Patch article in March 2011, lost his life on Thursday, April 19.

  • OBITUARIES
  • Wednesday, April 25

  In March 2011, Peter Landsdowne wrote a touching tribute to his high school music teacher, Larry Forand. The article elicited comments and memories on both Westborough Patch and our Facebook page, showing the impact Mr. Forand had on his students. Lawrence “Larry” Forand, formerly of Westborough, a longtime professional musician, teacher and family man, died Thursday after a brief illness. He was 88. Born March 21, 1924 in Webster, Larry served in the US Marine Corps in the South Pacific (Guadalcanal) during World War II. He performed as a professional musician with the Big Bands; worked as an accomplished music teacher and academic administrator in Massachusetts and Broward County, Florida; and enjoyed being a loving husband and father…

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Town of Westborough School Department

Shirley McDougall

11:57 pm on Friday, April 27, 2012

Larry was one of a kind. He treated his students as people instead of pesky kids. I always respected him and I thought of him as a classy, kind, and fun man. I shall always remember him & the memories of him in Westboro, the Vineyard, & Florida. I send my warmest regards, thoughts, prayers to the Forand family.   more ›

Monday, April 23, 2012

Gone But Not Forgotten

Beloved Piano Teacher Passes Away

A list of the names of Westborough residents who've passed away this week. Service information is included where applicable.

  • OBITUARIES
  • Monday, April 23

  If you know of a person who was a current or former resident of Westborough before they died, and they are not mentioned here, add them to the list in the comments field. Guglielmina Boznia “Buzzy” Fiorentino, 99, died on April 18. She lived most her life in Jamaica Plain and most recently in Westborough. For over 70 years, she was a mentor and confidant to hundreds of families and students with whom she shared her love of music with and taught to play piano. Her funeral Mass will be celebrated on April 24, at 10:30 a.m. in St. Luke the Evangelist Church, 70 West Main St. Burial will follow in St. Joseph’s Cemetery, West Roxbury. Calling hours at the Rand-Harper-Pickering Westboro Funeral Home, 62 West Main St., are Monday, April 23, …

In this Article:

Saint Luke the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church and Rand-Harper-Pickering Westboro Funeral Home

Monday, April 16, 2012

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Husband and Wife Pass Away Within 3 Days

A list of the names of Westborough residents who've passed away this week. Service information is included where applicable.

  • OBITUARIES
  • Monday, April 16

  If you know of a person who was a current or former resident of Westborough before they died, and they are not mentioned here, add them to the list in the comments field.   John Joseph Flynn of Westborough passed away on April 9. He served in the US Marine Corps and was part of the occupying force in Japan during World War II.  John also served a second time during the Korean conflict. He was active in the United Auto Workers and a long time member of the Democratic National Committee. He was elected Connecticut Democrat of the Year for 1989 and received the UAW Walther Reuther Social Justice Award for 2011. He is survived by his wife, 4 children, 9 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. He was buried with military honors in St. Luke’s…

In this Article:

St. Luke's Cemetery, Westborough High School, Rand-Harper-Pickering Westboro Funeral Home, and 2 more ›

Monday, April 9, 2012

Gone But Not Forgotten

Westborough Loses 2 Veterans, Lifelong Resident

A list of the names of Westborough residents who've passed away this week. Service information is included where applicable.

  • OBITUARIES
  • Monday, April 9

    If you know of a person who was a current or former resident of Westborough before they died, and they are not mentioned here, add them to the list in the comments field. Clifton A. “Bucca” Bickford, 98, of Westborough, passed away on Tuesday, April 3. He was the husband of the late Minnie L. (Drake) Bickford. Born in Skowhegan, ME, he served with the US Navy during World War II. Bickford was a carpenter in the Westborough area for many years prior to his retirement. He was a member of the Congregational Church. Clifton is survived by two daughters, six grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren, 11 great great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. He was the father of the late Beverly Newton. He was buried with military honors in Pine…

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Congregational Church of Westborough - UCC, Pine Grove Cemetery, First United Methodist Church, and 1 more ›

Monday, March 26, 2012

Gone But Not Forgotten

3 Westborough Women Passed Away This Week

A list of the names of Westborough residents who've passed away this week. Service information is included where applicable.

  • OBITUARIES
  • Monday, March 26

  If you know of a person who was a current or former resident of Westborough before they died, and they are not mentioned here, add them to the list in the comments field.   Edith J. Hogan, 97, passed away Friday, March 23. She was the wife of the late William J. Hogan. Born in Vermont, she graduated from the Westborough State Hospital School of Nursing. She worked at the hospital for many years prior to her retirement. She was active in St. Luke the Evangelist Church and a former member of the Westborough Woman’s Club. Edith is survived by two sons, two daughters-in-law, one sister, four grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Her funeral Mass will be Friday, March 30 at 10 a.m. in St. Luke the Evangelist Church, 70 West Main St. …

In this Article:

Saint Luke the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church, St. Luke's Cemetery, Britton-Summers Funeral Home, and 4 more ›

Monday, March 19, 2012

Gone But Not Forgotten

Korean War Veteran Carl Temple Passed Away

Temple was instrumental in restoring the historical water fountain at the entrance to Memorial Cemetery.

  • OBITUARIES
  • Monday, March 19

  Carl E. Temple, 75, of Westborough passed away March 11. He leaves his wife of 50 years, Ethel; his children Kimberly Temple, Michael Temple, Laura (Temple) Donovan and her husband, Timothy; and two granddaughters. Carl was a veteran of the Korean War. He was a former member of the Westborough Garden Club, Downtown Revitalization Committee, Westborough Country Club, Naval Minewarfare Association and the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah). He was instrumental in restoring the historical water fountain at the entrance to Memorial Cemetery in town after more than 20 years in storage. He also designed and installed the landscaping at the war memorial site in front of the police station. He was buried at Pine Grove Cemetery with full …

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Westborough Country Club and Pine Grove Cemetery

Monday, March 12, 2012

Gone But Not Forgotten

Band Member Among Those Lost This Month

A list of the names of Westborough residents who've passed away this week. Service information is included where applicable.

  • OBITUARIES
  • Monday, March 12

  If you know of a person who was a current or former resident of Westborough before they died, and they are not mentioned here, add them to the list in the comments field. Nancy P. Lewis Hewins, 94, of Shrewsbury, passed away on March 8. She was the wife of the late Gilbert Hewins who died in 1998. Her first husband, Walton Lewis, died in 1983. Nancy worked as an occupational therapist at a nursing home in Framingham and gave piano lessons. After her retirement, she played in a band called Old Kids On The Block, entertaining residents of nursing homes. Nancy is survived by two daughters, Judith Rameior of Needham and Betty Lewis of Westborough; a step son, Donald Latham of New Hampshire; and a step daughter, Deborah Snyder of Maine. …

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Saint Luke the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church

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