Obits: Oldest Living Resident, Nun and 48-Year-Old

Grafton — Amy J. Remillard, 48, died Wed. March 13, surrounded by her loving family after a long battle with cancer.

Amy was a graduate of Clark University and served in the U.S. Air Force Reserves. She enjoyed the beach, her VW convertible Bug with her "yellow flower" and loved to clean.

Marlborough — Sister Marie Stanga, a Sister of St. Anne, known in religion as Sister Madeleine Marie, died Sunday, March 17, 2013 at Marie Esther Health Center. Sister Marie was in the 98th year of life and the 78th year of her vowed religious life.

Sister’s ministry as a teacher began in Quebec where she taught in schools in Montreal and on the reserve in Kahwnawake.

Northborough — Claire P. (Trautner) Chapdelaine, died March 13, 2013 at Beaumont of Northborough after a long illness.

Born and raised in Clinton, daughter of Herbert and Margaret (Hahn) Trautner, she lived in Northborough since 1947.

Shrewsbury — Paul J. Ryan, of Shrewsbury, died unexpectedly at home on Wednesday, March 13, 2013. He was 76.

Paul's needs in life were simple and its these things that made him most happy: time with his grandchildren; attending their sporting events as "Grampy" and never missed an opportunity to watch them play; a good cigar; a nice glass of scotch with family and friends; a challenging conversation about politics (often one-sided); a good bargain and the love of his family.

Grafton — Richard P. Twomey, 79, of Grafton & formerly of Medway, died March 13, 2013.

Richard served his country as a member of the Navy during the Korean War.

Marlborough — Sidney F. Forrest, 86, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Thursday, March 14, 2013.

He was a veteran of WWII, serving in the U.S. Navy. He will always be remembered for his gentle quiet nature, his warm loving smile, and his welcoming open heart.

Westborough — Rosina I. Smith, 95, of Westborough, died peacefully at 96 years-old on Monday, March 11, 2013 at the Beaumont Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center.

Westborough — Marion A. Merchant, 91, of Westborough, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 16, 2013 at the Beaumont Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center.

Marion was employed many years ago as a lab technician at St. Vincent Hospital, Worcester. In recent years she worked as a cashier at the Rotary Club of Westborough Driving Range.

Marlborough — Michelle J. Farland, 56, of Marlborough, formerly of Westborough, died Saturday, March 16, 2013 at Rose Monahan Hospice in Worcester, MA, after a battle with Glioblastoma Multiforme.

She worked for Data General for many years, in addition to PSI of Westborough, MA.  Recently, she worked at United Electric Controls in Watertown, using her design skills.

Sutton — Olivette (Barlow) Gravel. 102, died at Milford regional Medical Center March 13, 2013.

She was a long time resident of Sutton with the distinction of being the oldest living town resident.