All Obituaries

Erika Elizabeth Alvarez, 58, of Southborough, died peacefully, surrounded by her family, on October 5, 2018.  Erika lived to enrich the lives she touched. A gifted listener, voracious reader and exquisitely logical thinker, Erika was passionate about understanding the people and issues around her. She accumulated a bevy of powerful theories and methods to organize and problem solve. With her unique talents, she supported countless family members, friends and clients as they...

Ann Beatrice (Cummings) McGrath, 97, of Marlborough and formerly of Southborough passed away on Wednesday, September 19, 2018 after a period of declining health. She was the beloved wife of Ralph T. McGrath for the past 51 years. Ann (Betty) was a 1940 graduate of the former Peter’s High School in Southborough and earned a LPN from Framingham Union School of Nursing. She worked at Framingham Union Hospital as a nurse for 18 years before  working at Mass Container of...

    Louise C. (Comeau) Boucher, 84, formerly of Southborough passed away peacefully on Monday, September 17, 2018, after a period of declining health. She was the wife of the late Richard P. Boucher and the daughter of the late Helen F. (Drolette) and Albert J. Comeau. Louise attended school in Haverhill and moved to Southborough in 1969. She was a volunteer water safety instructor for handicapped children for the Framingham YMCA for many years, which she thoroughly enjoyed....

Paula F. (McAskill) Monfalcone, 71, of Marlborough died on Saturday, September 1, 2018 at her home after a long battle with cancer. She was the beloved wife of Tony Monfalcone for almost 35 years, and the daughter of the late Robert F. and Pauline F.(Sayball) McAskill. Paula worked many years as an executive secretary for Digital Equipment Corp, Fidelity and Hologic all of Marlborough.  She an avid reader and loved to travel. Paula especially enjoyed her trips to Foxwoods, but her...

Marjorie (Mills) McNeish, 79, of Southborough, passed away on Monday, August 27, 2018 at St Patrick Manor in Framingham after an illness. She was the beloved wife of James S. McNeish for the past 57 years. Marjorie was a graduate of Framingham State College and taught school for a short time before moving to Southborough in 1967  where she was a homemaker and devoted her life to raising her children. She was a longtime member of the Jehovah's Witnesses and attended services at...

Peter Nanof, 88, of Northborough and formerly a longtime resident of  Marlborough, died on Friday, August 17, 2018 after a brief illness.  He was the beloved husband of Shirley (Kline) Nanof for the past 63 years. Born in West Boylston, he was the son of the late Artemis (Van) and Victor Nanof, and was  a decorated Korean War Army Veteran, who proudly wore his Korean Veterans cap all of the time.  Pete along with his wife, owned and operated Marlboro Transportation...

Joan ‘Kellie’ (Halliday) Ferri, 83, a longtime resident of Southborough and Ft. Lauderdale, FL, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 12, 2018 after a long battle with cancer. She was the beloved wife of the late Richard P. Ferri who died in 2010. Together they were co-owners of the Vaccon Company in Medway. Born in Framingham, she was the daughter of the late Mary (Keefe) and Wilfred Halliday. Joan graduated from Framingham High School in 1952 and continued her education...

Edward Francis Fallon JR, 89, of Southborough, died on Saturday, August 4, 2018, after a period of declining health. He was the beloved husband, of the late Beverly (Boyle) Fallon who died in 2016.  Born in Boston, he was the son of the late Elizabeth (Bryden) and Edward F. Fallon, Sr.  Ed was a US Army Veteran serving in Korean War, and was a pathfinder with 101st Airborne,  participating in operation of Tomahawk, setting the beacons for the largest airdrop in U.S....

ENIO G. CIPRIANO, JR, 89, of Southborough passed away at his home with family around him on Saturday, August 4, 2018.  He was the beloved husband of Pauline (Bonazzolli) Cipriano for the past 67 years. Born in Marlborough, he was the son of the late Geneva and Enio G. Cipriano, Sr. Mr. Cipriano was a graduate of Marlborough High School in 1946 and Worcester Jr. College in 1948. He was enlisted in the U.S. Air Force in 1948, training in San Antonio, Texas and assigned to Mitchell...

William 'Bill' or 'Bumpy' Charles Spiller, 91, of Southborough and formerly of Sudbury  and Stow  passed away on July 25, 2018. He was the devoted husband of the late Linda June Spiller for almost 62 years before she died in 2008. He was born to Marion L. (French) and Charles A. Spiller. A man who  enjoyed every moment with his six children, grandchildren and great grandchildren, nieces and nephews and friends from as far away as Durham NC , Limington...