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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...

LINDA B. KOPANS Kopans, Linda B. of Shrewsbury, Natick, Wellesley, and Brookline, MA; died on June 8, 2021, at home surrounded by her devoted husband and her loving daughters and son-in-law. Linda was born on April 19, 1939, in Boston, Massachusetts. She attended Brookline High School. As a younger girl, she enjoyed swimming and horseback riding, and she treasured her time as a camp counsellor at Camp Birch Hill. She, like her father, had a beautiful singing voice and sang as a mezzo soprano in many temple choirs. She had two daughters with her first husband, Melvyn Copen. During that marriage, she lived in India, Nicaragua, and Costa Rica, and she travelled to many countries around...

F.Stephen Woods, 70, passed away June 3, 2021. Born in Natick on December 21, 1950, he was the son of the late Philip H. and Helen J. (Mundy) Woods. Stephen grew up in Natick and raised his family in Springfield and Belchertown. For the past few years, he has lived in the Three Rivers section of Palmer. From 1970-1976, he proudly served his country in the National Guard. Stephen worked for various building material companies throughout New England during his working career, most recently being employed at Boilard Lumber. He was a communicant of Bethany Charismatic Catholic Church and devoted to the church and it's members. Stephen loved to dance with his late wife, Carol, they were...

Paul F. Belbusti, 89, of Easley, SC and Framingham, MA passed away peacefully with the care and comfort of his family on April 25, 2021 at the McCall Hospice House in Simpsonville, SC. He was the devoted husband of Janet A. Taylor Belbusti for 53 years. Born in Framingham, he was the son of the late Ugo and Palma Cordella Belbusti. After attending Framingham High School, Class of 49, Paul served in the U.S. Army 3rd Infantry Division in the Korean War 1950-53. In 1956 he graduated from The School of Practical Art, Boston, MA (now The Art Institute of Boston at Lesley University) with a degree in Advertising Design. He worked at Honeywell as a Graphic Design Artist for 26 years. Paul...

Paul F. Belbusti, 89, of Easley, SC and Framingham, MA passed away peacefully with the care and comfort of his family on April 25, 2021 at the McCall Hospice House in Simpsonville, SC. He was the devoted husband of Janet A. Taylor Belbusti for 53 years. Born in Framingham, he was the son of the late Ugo and Palma Cordella Belbusti. After attending Framingham High School, Class of 49, Paul served in the U.S. Army 3rd Infantry Division in the Korean War 1950-53. In 1956 he graduated from The School of Practical Art, Boston, MA (now The Art Institute of Boston at Lesley University) with a degree in Advertising Design. He worked at Honeywell as a Graphic Design Artist for 26 years. Paul...

Don Edward Waldron "Don" was a caring husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. He left this world on April 2, 2021, at age 82. Don was born to Vernon and Elizabeth Waldron on September 23, 1938. He grew up in Quincy, MA, and graduated from Quincy Vocational High School. After high school, Don served in the Marine Corps Reserve at South Weymouth Naval Reserve. He was also a career sheet metal draftsman and member of Sheet Metal Workers Union Local 17. Don was an avid skier and a past president of Old Colony Ski Club. While on a ski trip to Cannon Mountain, NH, he met his wife Patricia (Thorne), and they wed September 18, 1971. Don was a Natick resident until 2004 and...

Matthew Brown, 60, of Goffstown NH, passed away on March 4th, 2021 after a brief illness with family by his side. He was born on May 18, 1960 to the late John & Constance (Brayne) Brown in Boston, MA, and would spend most of his life in Framingham, MA and would later move to Manchester, NH. Those who knew Matthew will remember him as a quiet yet caring and loving man with a big heart. He was always known to help others despite the cost and was generous and giving until his last day. He was a lifelong fan of all New England sports, especially the Bruins, and he loved music of all types throughout his life. He especially enjoyed driving around and listening to rock classics. He was also...

77, died March 1, 2021, as a result of an acute (non-Covid) and sudden illness. She was the widow of the late Walter Earley (2016), with whom she lived in Marlborough, Massachusetts, for seventeen years. In 2019, Barbara moved to St. Petersburg, Florida. She was born in Toledo, OH, the daughter of Mary Catherine (Ardner) Stack and Vincent Edward Stack. Barbara spent her career primarily in two fields, first as a social worker in nursing homes helping the elderly and then in Framingham Public High School teaching social studies, computing and accounting. She cared deeply about children and the environment and volunteered with the Framingham Teachers Association and Sudbury Valley Trustees....

Joyce Ann O'Malley Holly passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by family, on February 7th, 2021. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Joyce was born in Framingham, MA in 1933. She graduated from Framingham Union Hospital School of Nursing as a Registered Nurse. In 1954, she married John Walter Holly of Maynard, MA. For over thirty years, Joyce was a dedicated, loving and supportive military wife and was actively involved in supporting military spouses and children. After many years of adventures, Joyce and John settled in Plymouth, NH. Joyce will join in heaven her parents, Thomas and Margret O'Malley of Framingham, MA and brothers, Francis and...

Margaret DeFiore, 77, died peacefully in Seffner, Florida on New Year's day, January 1st, 2021 following a period of declining health. She was born in Marlboro, Massachusetts on May 16th, 1943. She lived in Natick and Millis for many years before moving to the Tampa Bay area in 2017. She is survived by her daughter, Theresa Woodford; son, John DeFiore; sister, Edna Johnston; grandsons, Matthew Bond & Justin Bond; and many loving nieces, nephews and cousins. Due to COVID-19, Memorial Services will be communicated in the future.

Veronica Ann Cronin passed away peacefully on December 12, 2020 due to complications associated with Alzheimer's disease. Veronica (Roni) was born in Framingham, Massachusetts on June 2, 1941 to Daniel and Dorothy Connolly. Her father was Water Commissioner for the town and also owned and operated two drugstores. Veronica earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Early Childhood Education from Wheelock College in Boston, class of 1963. She continued to fulfill her life-long love of learning, participating in graduate courses at Framingham State College. Roni enjoyed a remarkable 37 year teaching career at Juniper Hill School in Framingham, specializing in 4th and 5th grades. She married Bruce...

Robert F. Messom, Jr. , 62, passed away on Nov. 29, 2020 after a lengthy illness. He was born in Massachusetts on May 21, 1958 to Robert F. Sr. and Nancy E. (Marshall) Messom. He graduated from Natick High School in 1976. Prior to an accident which caused him a head injury, he loved painting houses. He was very hard-working and last worked at Hannaford's as a bagger. He was a member of St. Hedwig's Church. He was devoted to his late wife, Pauline Karcz Messom who passed away in 2010, and a sister-in-law, Margaret (Peggy) Daigle Messom. He is survived by two children: Jacqueline Messom and Michael Messom of Mass., nine brothers and sisters: Eugene L. Messom and Kathleen Messom of...

DELAVAN, WI - Robert William Ham, age 85, of Delavan, WI passed away on Saturday, November 21, 2020 at Aurora Medical Center in Burlington after a brief illness. He was born in Chicago on July 20, 1935 to Robert and Marcella (Kramer) Ham. Bob's career in business spanned 6 decades and 5 continents. He was the Vice President of Sales of the International Data Systems Division of Avery Dennison during his 25 years there, and Senior Vice President of Sales & Marketing of Polyonics Inc. He served on the boards of Imtec Inc. and Polyonics Inc., most recently as the Chairman of the Board before retiring in 2018. Bob was quick witted, genuine, and an overall great guy. He was active...

GILFORD-----William 'Bill' G. Littlefield, Sr. cast his lines and began his sole voyage to the promise land on September 29, 2020, after complications following a 5 1/2 year courageous battle with Bile Duct Cancer. Born July 22, 1939, to John E. Littlefield and Vera (Black) Littlefield in Framingham, MA, and raised in Holliston. Bill is survived by his devoted wife of 59 years Virginia (Etheridge) Littlefield, son Bill Littlefield, Jr. and wife Charity of Gilford NH, son Daniel Littlefield and wife Beth of Moultonboro, NH; grandsons Cody Daniel Littlefield of Los Angeles, CA, and Austin Connelly Littlefield of Moultonboro, NH; brother Donald Littlefield and wife Elaine of Tuftonboro, NH;...

WAYLAND: John M. Kilgallen, 73, died peacefully at his summer home in Bristol, NH after a period of declining health. He was born in Boston and grew up in Hyde Park, the son of John E. R. and Frances (Lawler) Kilgallen. John graduated from Cathedral High School in Boston and attended Northeastern University before moving to southern California. He returned to Framingham and began working his way up the ladder of Howard Johnson's which later became a part of Marlborough Realty. He retired as Director of Operations. In 1977, he married Mary (Plunkett) and they settled in Wayland. In 1981 their first son Michael was born and a year later their second son Brian arrived. In 1985 John and...

Passed peacefully, arrangements by Turner Funeral Home of Spring Hill, FL

Desiree Lee Tumas, 54, passed away on Tuesday June 4, 2020 following a three year battle with cancer. Born in Coronado California, she was the beloved daughter of Russel Haynes and the late Marion Stephens, and cherished wife of 32 years to John (Jay) Tumas. Desiree graduated from Grissom High School in Huntsville, Alabama, and went on to study at the University of Alabama, eventually entering the Healthcare field as an Emergency Medical Technician. After her EMT career, Desiree dedicated many years of her life caring for people as a Nursing Assistant, which was her profession when she met the love of her life Jay in Framingham, Massachusetts, in 1986. Desiree was working the...