All Obituaries

John Henry Wilson, 75, of Southborough, passed away at the Bedford Veterans Affairs Medical Center, after a battle with ALS, on Tuesday, February 5th, 2019 surrounded by his loving family.  He was the beloved husband of Sheila (Maguire) Wilson for over 43 years. Born in Boston, he was the son of the late Paul and Helen (Fagan) Wilson. John lived nearly his entire life in Southborough, graduating in 1961, the second graduating class of  Algonquin Regional High School where he...

Eric James Hanslip, 87, of Southborough, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 4, 2019 at the Care Dimensions Hospice House in Lincoln, after a period of declining health. Born in London and came to the united States in 1965 to create a better life for himself. During his years in London, Eric drove double decker buses and performed as lead singer in London pubs.  Upon arriving in Massachusetts  he obtained a position as chauffeur and caretaker for the owner of a...

Elizabeth ‘Betty’ Hagopian, 90, of Southborough passed away on Friday, February 1, 2019 at Mary Ann Morse Nursing and Rehab Center in Natick. She was the beloved wife of Sarkis J. Hagopian who died in 1996 Betty was a homemaker who lived in Southborough her whole life. She is survived by her sons, Michael Hagopian and his wife Christine; Gary Hagopian, all of Southborough; a daughter in law, Linda Hagopian of Georgia; 6 grandchildren, Michael S. Hagopian, Tara Zane, Laura...

Kathleen L. 'Kathy' McDermott, 68, of Southborough passed away at her home after suddenly being stricken ill, on Wednesday, January 23, 2019 Born in Wellesley,  was the daughter of the late France G.and Mary Louise (McDemott) McDermott. She was a 1968 graduate of Troy High School of Fullerton, CA and earned her Bachelor’s degree at Cal State Univ, Hayward, class of 1972. Kathy worked as a computer consultant for many years and then worked for Newton Wellesley...

Brian P. Maguire, 57, of Framingham and formerly of Southborough, died Monday, January 21, 2019 after suddenly being stricken ill at home. He was the son of the late Maureen (McNamara) and Austin ‘Red’ Maguire. Brian was a 1979 graduate of Algonquin Regional High School of Northborough and worked for the Mass Pike for a number of years before he worked for Tommy’s Taxi of Framingham, where he never missed a day of work in 18 years.  He was an avid Boston sports fan,...

Deborah L. (Zecco) Kelley, 62, of Westborough, died on Friday, January 18, 2019 after a brief illness. She was the beloved wife of Paul Kelley, and the daughter of the late Janice (Betteridge) and Patrick V. Zecco. Deb was a 1974 graduate of Algonquin Regional  High School of Northborough and earned a Master's degree from MIT of Cambridge.  She was an US Air Force veteran and owned and operator a real estate appraiser company for many years. In addition to her...

Bradford D. Nickerson, 82, of Southborough, died peacefully on Saturday, January 12, 2019, at Oaknoll Healthcare Center in Framingham .  He was the beloved husband of Judith M.(Hicks) Nickerson for over 56 years.  Brad was a graduate of Wellesley High School, class of '54 and earned his associate degree at Newton Junior College. He was also a Navy veteran, serving in between the Korean and Vietnam Wars. For many years he worked for Honeywell as an electronics supervisor,...

Donald J. Croatti, 84, of Southborough, died on Friday, January 11, 2019 at Leonard Morse Hospital in Natick after a battle with cancer. He was the devoted husband of Mary Ann (Alberti) Croatti for the past 64 years. Don was a graduate of Framingham High School, class of ’52 and earned a bachelor’s degree at his beloved Boston College in 1960.  He was also a four year veteran of the US Coast Guard serving in the Korean War. Don dedicated himself to Framingham town...

Evelyn J. (McCarthy) Littlefield, 97, of Southborough, died on Friday, January 04, 2019, at Beaumont Rehab and Skilled Nursing Center in Westborough after a period of declining health. She was the beloved wife of the late Arthur  Littlefield, who died in 1973. Evelyn was a 1937 graduate of the former Peter’s High School in Southborough and earned a bachelor’s degree at Northeastern University.  For many years she worked for Honeywell as a relocation administrator,...

Ralph T. McGrath, Jr, 87, of Marlborough died on December 18, 2018 at Marlborough Hills of after a period of declining health. He was the beloved husband the late Ann (Cummings) McGrath, who passed away in September, 2018 Ralph was a graduate of Keefe Technical School of Framingham and was an Air Force veteran serving in the Korean Conflict. For over 25 years he was a driver for the former Old Colony Foam-Pack of Framingham, retiring in 1991.  Ralph was also a member of the...