Obits: 24 year-old, Horseback Rider, Former Town Employee

Marlborough — Max Holden Reuben, 24, died Friday January 11, 2013. He had a heart of gold and a special gift with animals, always loving, always generous, and full of fun, taken from us too soon.

Shrewsbury — Evelyn Rose (Sansoucy) Dean, 89, a long-time Shrewsbury resident, died on Sunday, January 13, after an illness.

She spent most of her formative years in Westboro, graduating from Westboro High School in 1941. Two of Evelyn’s great passions were horseback riding and caring for animals. She taught riding to many eager students, including comedian Tony Randall.

Shrewsbury — Doris M. (Weagle) Hutchinson, of Shrewsbury, died Tuesday, January 15, 2013 in Shrewsbury Crossings. She was 98.

She worked as a secretary for the Town of Shrewsbury in its Sewer & Water Department for over 30 years before retiring in 1980. Hutchinson was an active member of the First Congregational Church and its Women's Fellowship.

Marlborough — Bertha “Bea” F.  (Nault) Maurice, 90, of Marlborough died Friday, January 11, 2013 at the Washburn Residence in Worcester.

A graduate of Grafton High School, Class of 1940, she worked in the purchasing department at Bay State Abrasives in Westborough for 25 years before retiring in 1984.