All Obituaries

Lucille I. (Bedard) Cross, 76, of Marlborough died Tuesday November 6, 2018 at St. Francis Rehabilitation & Nursing Center.  Her husband William J. Cross died in 1985.  She was born, raised and educated in Marlborough, the daughter of the late Ernest F. and Laura E. (Beausoleil) Bedard.  She worked at Shaw’s, Bradlees, Caldor’s, Rich’s Department Store, Marlboro Wire Goods and Frye Shoe as a stitcher.  She was a former member of St. Mary’s...

Northborough- Cheryl L. (McCollom) McGee, 64, of Northborough died Saturday October 20, 2018 at her home surrounded by her family.  She was the wife of James E. McGee for the past 18 years. She was born in Worcester, the daughter of Beverly M. (Prentis) Taylor and the late Richard W. McCollom. She was a member and Deacon of the First Baptist Church in Marlborough. Cheryl enjoyed cruises, casinos, reading and camping.  She was a loyal Patriots and Bruins fan and was devoted to her...

Hudson- James H. Bryant, 60, of Marlborough and formerly of Hudson died Thursday October 18, 2018.  He was born, raised and educated in Hudson, the son of the late John H. and Lorraine (Thimot) Bryant.  He began his career at his grandfather’s business, Hudson Lock where he worked as a machinist. He went on to work for New England Tool and Die and later Smith & Wesson in Springfield.  Jimmy was an avid outdoorsman and  enjoyed fishing and hunting. He loved to...

 Marlborough-Paul H. Connor, Jr., 85, a retired Marlborough Police Officer, and US Navy veteran, died Wednesday October 3, 2018 at Marlborough Hospital. He was the husband of Elaine (DesRochers) Connor for the past 27 years.  He was born in Marlborough, the son of the late Paul H. Connor, Sr. and Marguerite Kennedy, and was a 1950 graduate of Marlborough Vocational High School.  He went on to serve in the United States Navy during the Korean War.  He attended the...

Marlborough- Robert E. Bennett, III, 77, of Marlborough died Monday October 1, 2018 at UMASS Medical Center in Worcester.  He was the husband of Patricia E. (Taranto) Bennett for the past 59 years. He was born in Chelsea the son of  Thelma (Newcomb) Bennett of Whitinsville and the late Robert E. Bennett, Jr.  He was a graduate of Hudson High School Class of 1958 and later received his BA in Finance from Bentley College. Bob was a United States Air Force veteran. He was an...

“Her ways are pleasant ways, and all her paths are peace;” Proverbs 3:17     Worcester - Helen J. (Wicke) Preston, 84, formerly of Shrewsbury passed peacefully Friday September 28, 2018 surrounded by love, with her daughter by her side.  She was born and raised in Worcester, the daughter of the late John J. and Victoria (Williamson) Wicke, and sister of Mary Roy, Nancy Roberts, and the late Jane Coons. Helen was a devoted wife to her husband Frank Ludovico who...

Marlborough- Joan H. (Flynn) Hersom formerly of Marlborough died peacefully on September 27, 2018. She was born May 11, 1932 to the late Lester and Catherine(Coffey) Flynn.   Joan was a kind, strong, outgoing and energetic woman who above all else was devoted to her family and friends. She will be greatly missed for her spunk, her laughter and her unwavering love for family.   She was a hard worker having put herself into the workforce at age 13. She spent most of her adult life...

Framingham- Dino E. Zafferani, 84, of Framingham died Monday September 17, 2018 at his home. He was born in Natick, the son of the late Albert and Mary (Bruggia) Zafferani and was raised in Framingham.  A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Thursday September 27 at 10:30 a.m. in St. Tarcisius Church, Waverly Street, Framingham.  Burial will follow in St. Tarcisius Cemetery, Winthrop Street. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Fitzgerald & Collins Funeral...