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Richard C. Wolfe (Dick), 87, of Laconia, NH, passed into the presence of the Lord and Savior on December 8, 2002. He was born in Newton, MA on February 16, 1935. The son of the late Francis and Elizabeth (White) Wolfe. He was raised and educated in Natick, MA and graduated from Natick High School, class of 1953. Following graduation, he served four years with the United States Air Force. Dick was the husband of Isabel (Harvey) Wolfe for 61 years, and the father of three sons, Robert, and his wife Deborah, of Southboro, MA, Daniel and his wife Pamela of Groton, MA, and Randy and his wife Tina of Monroe, Ohio. He is also survived by seven grandchildren, Megan, Jonathan, Melissa, Justin,...

Mary A. Smith, 64, passed, November 28, 2022 at Emerson Hospital in Concord after a long battle with cancer. Mary was born on November 23, 1958 in Waltham, the daughter of Thomas J. Smith Jr. and Carol (Hynes), and graduated from Wayland High School. Mary leaves her mother, Carol Harakles of Wayland; her brother, Tom Smith, of Orange. Besides her father, Mary was predeceased by a sister, Kristin A. Harakles, on November 26, 2019. A calling hour Sunday, December 4th from 12-1 p.m. at Witty's Funeral Home, 158 South Main Street, Orange. A funeral service at 1 p.m. on Sunday, December 4th at Witty's Funeral Home in Orange. Interment Lakeview Cemetery, Wayland, on Monday, December 5,...

Eloise M. Marsh, age 82, of Crossville, TN, formerly of Hopkinton and Framingham Mass. passed away on October 15, 2022, at Life Care Center of Crossville after a brief illness. She was born on September 28, 1940, in Gardner, Massachusetts, daughter of the late Frank Kaminsky, Sr. and Hazel (Smith) Morash. Eloise was employed at Sharon Fasteners in Ashland and Milford Mass for many years. She was of the Catholic Faith. She is survived by her daughters, Eloise Rogers (Vergil Foster), Sandra Miller (James), and Brenda MaCumber (Darin); grandchildren, Bill, Rick, Lisa, Jessica, Jonathan, and Andrew; 14 great grandchildren; A brother, Frank Kaminsky; A sister, Carolyn Gariepy; and several nieces...

Sandra "Sandy" Louise McKeon, 79 of The Villages, Florida passed peacefully on October 1, 2022 holding her husband's hand at the WaterCrest Memory Care Unit. She was born in Framingham, MA, the daughter of the late Louis 'Gino' and Ida (Orcianelli) Ghetti. She grew up in nearby Natick, MA before moving to Berlin, MA and finally to Florida. She was a graduate of Natick High School. She was inducted into the National Honor Society her junior year and was a varsity cheerleader. Many years later, she coached her two daughter's high school varsity cheerleading squad. Sandy loved to dance and enjoyed a wide variety of music. She was an accomplished cook and enjoyed sharing her table with...

Rosemary C. Lupo, 71, of The Villages, FL, and Wells, ME (formerly of Hudson and Clinton, MA), died on August 27, 2022, at her son's home in Bedford, NH. She is survived by son Nicholas Lupo III, of North Grafton, MA and his partner Danielle Boland; son Jonathan Lupo and son-in-law Kenn Archibald of Bedford, NH; her sister Josephine Crowe and brother-in-law Martin Crowe, of Lecanto, FL, as well as three grandchildren: Jake, Sarah, and Henry; two great-grandchildren, Samuel and Kinsley; and beloved nieces, nephews, and cousins. Rosemary was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Nicholas Lupo, Jr., and parents John and Elizabeth. Rosemary was raised in Waltham, MA and graduated from...

Sandra J. Garvin, 86, longtime resident of Brookline, NH and more recently of Hopedale, MA, died on July 28, 2022, at Beaumont Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center, Northborough, MA surrounded by her family and friends. She was born in Taunton, MA on December 9, 1935, a daughter of the late Ormond and Doris (Molden) Leonard. Sandra graduated from Newton Wellesley Hospital School of Nursing and had worked as an RN at the Hebrew Rehabilitation Center, Roslindale, MA for 20 years. Prior to moving to Hopedale, MA a short time ago, she had made her home in Brookline, NH for more than 20 years and Framingham, MA for 36 years. Sandra was a member of the Brookline Community Church and was...

Barbara Jean (Matheson) Macaulay, 90, of Gilford, NH, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 1, 2022, in Salem, NH. Barbara was born in Framingham, MA, on July 23, 1931, the third child to the late Harvey and Belle (Ogilvie) Matheson. She was raised in Framingham and was a graduate of Framingham High School in 1949. She then went on to graduate from New England Baptist Hospital School of Nursing. Barbara started her nursing career at Framingham Union Hospital, where she worked as a labor and delivery nurse for over 30 years. She was very proud of being able to assist in the birth of her grandchildren and great nephews, along with thousands of other babies over the years. She was a...

Doris A. (Thompson) Pratt, 92, a longtime resident of North Bennington passed away peacefully at Brookdale Fillmore Pond on Thursday May 26, 2022. The daughter of Frank D. and Selma (Rubesan) Thompson she was born in Bennington on April 21, 1930. Doris grew up in the North Bennington area attending schools in North Bennington, Shaftsbury and graduating from North Bennington High School in 1948. She married Lloyd W. Pratt at the Shaftsbury Methodist Church on September 11, 1948. They made their home in North Bennington where they raised their family of six children. Lloyd passed away on September 1, 1997. Doris had worked as a waitress at many area restaurants including the Heritage House,...

Elizabeth (Dimock) McArthur, daughter of the late Earl and MaeBelle (Thompson) Dimock, born June 11, 1918, died on April 22, 2022 in Framingham, MA. A resident of Framingham, she was born and educated in Scranton, PA. She studied piano at the Scranton Conservatory of Music, graduated from the Sherman School of Expression and from Keystone Jr. College. She received a Bachelor's degree in Religious Education from the Hartford Seminary, Hartford, CT and a Master's degree in Education from Central Connecticut State University. She also studied piano at the Hartt School of Music in Hartford, CT. Under the auspices of the Connecticut Conference of Congregational Churches she was co-founder and...

Alison R. Brunetti, 37, formerly of Ashland, MA - then Rose Meadow Farm, New Boston, NH died on Saturday April 16, 2022, after a courageous 15-year battle with Huntington's Disease. Alison was known for her kindness, athleticism, and love for all she knew. She played varsity soccer for 4 years at Ashland High, joining the team as a freshman. She was also captain of the Ashland High track team, where she ran anchor, hurdles, and the dash. Alison played basketball as well. Alison had a special love for animal and humans and would have made a wonderful social worker. She leaves behind her mother, Judi, her stepfather, Arthur, her sister, Lauren, and her niece, Lila. She also leaves behind...

(CASTELLANI) Barbara Ann, age 90 passed away peacefully on Friday February 25, at VillaCrest Nursing & Retirement Home in Manchester, NH. She was born and raised in Framingham, MA and graduated from Framingham High School but moved to Manchester in 1971 and called it her home for over 50 years. Barbara's talents were many, she was an extremely accomplished, golfer and cook, a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother. Preceded in death by her parents Raymond and Dorothy Hilliard, her older sister Elizabeth "Betty" Hilliard and younger brother Owen Hilliard, her beloved first husband Robert Thurston Gray in 1967 and her second husband of 34 years Richard Castellani in 2006. She is survived...

Jennifer Harris Durant, 60, of The Villages, Florida and China Lake, Maine, passed away unexpectedly on February 20, 2022. She was born on July 31, 1961, the daughter of Joel H. Harris and Eleanor S. Harris, and raised in the close-knit Bow Road neighborhood of Wayland, Massachusetts, where the family home was the center of activity for dozens of neighborhood children. Jenny loved her pony, Misty, and her room was crowded with ribbons and trophies they won in local shows. The family spent winters in their cherished New Hampshire ski cabin, "Lone Spruce", and on the slopes of the Waterville Valley ski area. Sports were a lifelong passion for Jen. At Wayland High School she was an active...

Jane F. Karp, of Kennesaw GA passed away January 31, 2022, at the age of 86 after a life well lived and dearly loved. Formerly of Framingham and Mashpee MA, Jane resided in Kennesaw GA for the past 5 years. Born in (Jamaica Plain) Boston Massachusetts in January 1936, Jane is preceded recently in death by her husband of 66 years, Edwin M. Karp, parents Mary C. Keefe (Reedy) and John H. Keefe, her sisters Mary (Rainy) Lorraine Duffy (Keefe) Joan Keefe, Doris Regina Zontini (Keefe), her brothers John(Jack) Keefe II, William (Bill) R. Keefe, Paul(Ding) Keefe, Walter(Ripper) J. Keefe, and her granddaughter Brittany Karp. She leaves behind 4 children; daughter Kathleen and her husband Jim...

Richard "Dick" Nichols passed away in his sleep at his Wilmington Island home on Jan 16, 2022. Richard was the fourth of five children born in Natick, MA to Henry and Greta Rice Nichols on April 1,1925. After graduation from Natick High School in 1943, Dick enlisted in the United States Army. After pilot training in the Midwest, he became a member of the Army Air Corp. He then flew many recovery and transport missions throughout Western Europe to include Strasbourg, Vienna , Paris and Prague helping repatriate fallen American Service members until his discharge in 1947. Having achieved the rank of Captain, he was an active member of the Massachusetts National Guard until 1963. He married...

Rochester- On Monday, January 3, 2022, Sarah Elizabeth Baker (Spencer), Loving wife and mother of 2 children passed away at the age of 42. Sarah was born September 10, 1979, in Worcester, MA to Donald and Cynthia Spencer of Hudson, MA. Sarah was a 1998 graduate of Hudson High School where she was a standout softball pitcher and was recently inducted into the Hudson High School Athletic Hall of Fame. Sarah went on to pitch at Springfield College where she graduated the class of 2002. Sarah was a volunteer firefighter in Stowe, MA while working as a medic at AMR in Worcester, MA. Later moving to Rochester, NH where she worked at AMR in Somersworth, NH. Sarah was known as...

Edwin M. Karp of Kennesaw GA passed away December 4, 2021, at the age of 91 after a life well lived and loved. Formerly of Framingham and Mashpee MA, Ed resided in Kennesaw GA for the past 5 years. Born in Framingham Massachusetts in January 1930, he is preceded in death by his parents Julia (Janus) and Stanley Karp who immigrated from Poland, his brother Jackie (John) Karp, and his granddaughter Brittany Karp. He leaves behind his beloved wife of 66 years, Jane (Keefe) Karp; 4 children; daughter Kathleen and her husband Jim Muto of Kennesaw GA; daughter Mary Jane and her husband Ed Dyer of Mashpee MA; son Rusty (Edwin Jr.) Karp and his fianc? Karen Black of Hudson FL; daughter Jennifer...

Beverly Ann Kohler Hollis, RN passed away on September 27, 2021 peacefully at home with family by her side. She was born July 9, 1932 in Framingham, MA to the late William Edward Henry Kohler and Ethel Lingham Kohler. Beverly was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and sister. Beverly is survived by sons Steven, David, Bruce, and Paul, and grandchildren Andrew, Russell, Melissa, and Brian. Beverly was preceded in death by her husband Raymond Hollis, her brother Edward Kohler, and her grandson Matthew Hollis. Beverly was athletic and enjoyed swimming, skating, biking, skiing, and tennis. She graduated from Framingham High School in 1950. She was a cheerleader and vice president of her...

Herberta Angel Nelson passed away on September 9, 2021, in Houston Texas at the age of 84. Angel will be lovingly missed by her four children, Lloyd J. Nelson, Natalie (Bunny) Nelson, Nina (Nelson) and her husband Dan Huber, Amo and Roberta Nelson, her four grandchildren and three great-grandsons. She is also survived by her sister Renee White and her son Kendall White. She was preceded in death by her husband Nathaniel J. Nelson in 1984. In the early 2000's Angel relocated to Texas, where she lived with her daughter Nina and her husband. She enjoyed the warmer winters of the Gulf Coast while expanding her Mary Kay business until retirement. Private services are being held for the family in...

Herberta Angel Nelson passed away on September 9, 2021, in Houston Texas at the age of 84. Angel will be lovingly missed by her four children, Lloyd J. Nelson, Natalie (Bunny) Nelson, Nina (Nelson) and her husband Dan Huber, Amo and Roberta Nelson, her four grandchildren and three great-grandsons. She is also survived by her sister Renee White and her son Kendall White. She was preceded in death by her husband Nathaniel J. Nelson in 1984. Herberta, known in life as "Angel" was just that to everyone she touched. Angel was born and raised in New York. She was a devoted wife of 25 years, to the only love of her life. In the early years, Angel and Nate embarked on a life of music and travel as...

Janice K. (Fontaine) Oldham, 86, of Winterville, Georgia, formerly of Massachusetts passed away peacefully at home on July 2, 2021, surrounded by her husband and family. Janice was born in Worcester, Massachusetts on May 5, 1935. Janice was the daughter of the late Arthur and Amy (Rayla) Fontaine. She was the daughter-in-law of the late Jewel W and Margaret (Dickens) Murray. In addition, she was preceded in death by her son, Jeffrey K. Oldham (Kim), granddaughter Jodi Oldham as well as 3 brothers and 1 sister. Along with her husband, John "Dick" Oldham, Janice leaves behind her children, Lori Martin (Bill) of Winterville, GA, Debi Charpentier (Garry) of Marlborough, MA, Robert "Bobby"...

KENNETH B. MUNSEY age 85, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on Saturday June 19, 2021 at his winter home on Marco Island. He was born in Washington D.C. on May 13, 1936. The son of Virdell Everard and Mildred Wood Munsey and brother to Virdell E. Munsey, Jr. and Eleanor Munsey Clark. He graduated from Wilson High School and American University in Washington D.C. While attending American University he was the Captain of the Tennis Team, a member of Alpha Tau Omega, as well as Omicron Delta Kappa Honor Fraternity and earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. Ken was an Eagle Scout who loved being out in nature and enjoyed playing all types of sports as a...