Obits: Merchant Marine, Fenway Park Employee and Model-Maker

Marlborough — Jerome Francis McAuliffe, 76, of Marlborough died Tuesday, March 5, 2013 at Marlborough Hills Healthcare Center.

At the age of 12 he began working at Fenway Park, where during the many years of his employment he was able to watch his favorite player, Ted Williams. Later as a grandfather he enjoyed attending all of his grandchildren's sporting events.

Westborough — Grady Vincent McKinley, 58, of New Port Richey, FL., formally of Westborough, died peacefully in Clearwater, FL., on March 3, 2013 with his loving family by his side.

He was a graduate of Westborough High School, and served his country in the United States Navy.

Marlborough — Frank A. Padula, 97, of Barrington VT and formerly of Marlborough died peacefully Saturday, at the home of his daughter and her husband, after a period of declining health.

Frank served in the Merchant Marines, stationed in Alaska during WWII and later worked for Kohler Manufacturing and New England Power Comp.

Grafton — Jean A. Deschenes III passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Friday, March 1 at the age of 80 following a brief illness.

Deschenes graduated from UNH in 1959 after serving in the U.S.Navy. He worked in marketing and advertising for many years but will best be remembered for his unique interests and hobbies which he pursued diligently. Most notably he was an expert-level model-maker of custom ship models, trains and trolleys.

The Grafton Historical Society honored him in 2011 for his contribution of three scale models of the mills in town which he built entirely from old photos and plans.

Marlborough — Ann W. (Waters) Murphy, 79, of Marlborough, beloved wife of Richard J. Murphy of Marlborough, died Monday, March 4, 2013 at UMass Medical Center, Worcester, MA.

Ann graduated from Ithaca High School and the College of New Rochelle.