Marlborough Loses Several Native Sons and Daughters

Lilian White, nee Barron, 87, of Marlborough, died peacefully on July 10, 2011 surrounded by her family. Services were held Saturday, July 16.

Jean (Curtis) DeFreitas, 66, of Yarmouth Port and a native of Marlborough, died Thursday, July 14, 2011. A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 30, at St. Davids Episcopal Church, 205 Old Main St. in S. Yarmouth.

Ruth M. (Wilson) Faugno, 62, of Marlborough, died unexpectedly on Saturday, July 16, 2011 at . Services were held Wednesday, July 20.

Barbara (Fritchie) Scott, 95, of Marlborough, died Saturday, July 16, 2011 at Mary Ann Morse Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Natick. A funeral mass will be celebrated on Thursday, July 21, at the . Burial followed at St. Mary’s Cemetery.

John William Fanning, 86, a native and lifelong resident of Marlborough, died Sunday, July 17, 2011 following a long period of failing health. His funeral was held Thursday, July 21 in the .

John J. Kelly, 86, of Marlborough formerly of Newton, died Thursday, July 21, 2011 in Marlborough. A funeral mass was celebrated on Monday, July 25, at 10 a.m. at .

Beverly B. (Thomas) Kopp, 63, died Thursday, July 21, 2011 at her home after a short illness. Her funeral will be held on Tuesday, July 26 at 10:30 a.m. in the .

Pasquale F. "Pat" Grasso, 88, died early Saturday, July 23, 2011 after a long period of failing health. His funeral will be held on Wednesday, July 27 noon in the . Burial will follow at Evergreen Cemetery.

If you know of a person who was a current or former resident of Marlborough before they died, and they are not mentioned here, add them to the list in the comments field. 

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