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Tuesday, January 8, 2013

Gone But Not Forgotten

Obits: Nuns, WWII Veteran and School Teacher

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Marlborough — Elizabeth (DiRado) Cutone, 92, of Marlborough died Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2013 at Marlborough Hospital. She had been a member of the former St. Ann's Parish, Marlborough,the Marlborough Women's Club and for the past 41 years the Colonial Garden Club of Marlborough. Marlborough — Sister Estelle Airoldi, a Sister of St. Anne, known in religion as Sister M. Therese-Estelle, died at the age of 84 at Marie Esther Health Center on Saturday, January 5, 2013. She was in her 65th year as a Sister of St. Anne. She served in Marlborough, until her death, as the Assistant Province Treasurer for the Sisters of St. Anne (USA). Marlborough — Sister Helene Hayes (Mary Hayes) died on January 6, 2013 after a brief illness. She was 72 years of age …

Friday, December 21, 2012

Gone But Not Forgotten

Obits: Former Shrewsbury Official and Former Police

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Shrewsbury — Arthur M. Quitadamo, 83, longtime Shrewsbury resident died Sunday, Dec. 16 in Millbury Healthcare Center with his loving family by his side after a long and courageous battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Arthur served his country proudly with the Massachusetts Army National Guard, 181st Infantry, 26th Division and retired as Major in the United States Army Reserves after 20 years of service. He also served the Town of Shrewsbury as an Elected Town Meeting Member for 6 years, a member of the Finance Committee for 12 years, serving as chairman for 8 of those years. Shrewsbury — George R. Bell, 91, a Special Police Officer and longtime resident of Shrewsbury died Monday, Dec. 17 after a brief illness. Bell served his country proudly…

Friday, December 14, 2012

Gone But Not Forgotten

Obits: Former Asst. Fire Chief, 42 year-old and Korean Vet.

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For the full obituary, click on the first sentence of each listing. Marlborough — Fintan P. Moore, 87, died Saturday evening, Dec. 8, surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Moore was employed as a Sales Representative for Aer Lingus Airlines for over 30 years.  He was a long  time member of the Immaculate Conception Church in Marlborough. Marlborough — John P. Peltier, 71, who was born and raised in Marlborough, died Monday, Dec. 9, at Marlborough Hospital. Jack was devoted to his family and dedicated to fire service. At the age of 14, he became an auxiliary member of the Marlborough Fire Department. In 1964 he joined the department full time, became an Instructor at the Fire Academy in 1974, where he was still active, and earned his way to …

Friday, November 23, 2012

Gone But Not Forgotten

Obits: Submarine Veteran, 95 year-old and Marine

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Robert C. “Boppie” Gwyther, 87 of Oxford, died Saturday, Nov. 17, after an illness. Gwyther worked for EJ Cross as a master painter for nearly 50 years. He was a veteran of WWII, serving in the Submarine Corps aboard the U.S.S. Besugo and the U.S.S. Charr. Gwyther was a member of the American Legion and the Painters Allied Union. Everett F. Fitzgerald, 85, of Shrewsbury and formerly of Natick, died Thursday, November 15 in St. Vincent’s hospital after a brief illness. He worked for many years as a branch manager at hoover Vacuum in Natick. He later owned and operated a Thrifty Rent-a-Car franchise and worked as a salesman for Hamilton Beach. Shirley A. (Skoglund) Cariglia, of Shrewsbury, died on Monday, November 12 at 78. Shirley lived in …

Tuesday, November 20, 2012

Gone But Not Forgotten

Obits: D-Day Veteran, 48 year-old and Great-Great-Grandmother

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Richard J. Stein, 82, of Northborough and Schenectady, NY, died unexpectedly on Sunday, November 11 in Schenectady. During the Korean Conflict he served with the U.S. Army and worked as a polymer chemist before his retirement. Chester Vilian, of Holden, died peacefully on Tuesday, November 13, at 87. He served his country during World War II in the United States Army in its 38th Infantry. Vilian crossed the English Channel and landed on Omaha Beach near St. Laurent-Sur-Meron during the D-Day Plus One Invasion at Normandy. He was awarded the Bronze Star and the Purple Heart after being wounded in action. Roger J. Moulin died Tuesday, November 13, at 48 years-old of after a valiant battle with cancer. An avid and loyal New England Patriots …

Tuesday, November 13, 2012

Gone But Not Forgotten

Purple Heart Recipient, Man with 13 Grandchildren and 90 year-old Barbecue Chef Gone

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George J. Rozell, Jr., 89, of Auburn, died on Nov. 9 at UMass Memorial Hospital in Worcester, following an illness. George was a proud veteran of World War II, serving as a paratrooper in the US Army and being stationed in the European Theater. He saw service in the Ardennes in Belgium and the Rhineland. He received as Purple Heart for injuries during battle and three Bronze Service Stars. John M. Risotti Sr., 90, died on the evening of Nov. 7 after a short period of failing health. He was the husband of Eva (Spurio) Risotti to whom he was married for 67 years. Every summer for over 37 years he served as head chef for the St. Ann's Church's chicken barbecue which was a part of the annual St. Anthony's Festival. Paul B. Newman, 60, of …

Tuesday, October 30, 2012

Gone But Not Forgotten

Cancer Claims Two and WWII Veteran Dies

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Melody Rene Bohl, of Newtonville, Massachusetts died October 25 in Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston after an intense three month battle with cancer. Elaine E. Gesell, 73, of Westborough, died on Thursday, October 25 at the Beaumont Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Northborough after a courageous battle with cancer. Richard C. (Dick) McCleary passed away on October 26 at age 87. The cause of death was interstitial lung disease. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Francesca, four children, Rita, Richard, Gregory, and Louise, and three grandchildren. He served in World War II and taught as a professor.

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