Latest Area Obituaries

From a paratrooper to a talent agent; we have the latest local obituaries here.

Obits: Female WWII Vet, Talent Agent and Paratrooper

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Grafton — Helen M. Matuzek, 95, died peacefully April 21, 2013 at Pleasant Bay Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Brewster on Cape Cod after a lengthy battle with Parkinson's Disease. Helen then served in the US Navy as a Petty Officer during World War II. Following her military service she held a variety of secretarial and secretary supervisor positions. Northborough — Fred G. Knight, 82, of Northborough, died on April 22, 2013 in Westborough after an illness. During the 1950’s, he owned and operated Fred Knight Productions, a complete entertainment and talent agency. His 36-year working career at the former New England Frozen Foods in Southborough ended in 1993 upon retirement. Shrewsbury — Clayton H. Webber, of Worcester, died …

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Obits: Diner Car Craftsman, Special Ed. Administrator, Top Car Salesman

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Shrewsbury — Beth E. (Bertrand) Gonyea, 55, died peacefully at home April 21, 2013. Beth dedicated her life to special needs education, achieving an extraordinary amount in her career that spanned over 35 years. She was the Administrator of Special Education at the Northbridge Public Schools, and Executive Director at the Southern Worcester County Education Collaborative. Grafton — Alfred J. "Boompa" Crepeau, 99, passed away April 19, 2013, at The Beaumont in Northbridge. Crepeau's skills were employed for many years at the Worcester Lunch Car Company where he worked as a finished carpenter producing many fine diners that are still operating all over New England. Fred served in the United States Navy during World War II doing destroyer …

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Obits: 104-Year-Old, Deacon and Air Force Intelligence Specialist

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Shrewsbury — Michael Morand, of Shrewsbury, died in the care of his family on Tuesday, April 16, 2013. He served for over 6 years in various duty stations in Japan, South Korea and Europe as a specialist in Air Force intelligence and was honorably discharged in 1963. Milford — Edward J. Richards, 74, Deacon at St. James Church in South Grafton, died peacefully Tuesday April 16, 2013 from complications of esophageal cancer. He was ordained a Deacon April 22, 1995 serving only at St. James Catholic Church in South Grafton. Richards cherished being a parishioner of St. James, his vocation as a Deacon there and was in return loved by its parishioners and the other parishes in Grafton, St. Philips and St. Mary's. He also served in both the U.S…

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Bombing Victim Lu Lingzi Remembered Back Home

The Chinese national was studying statistics at Boston University. She was killed in Monday's bombing at the Boston Marathon.

A Chinese newspaper has identified the third Boston Marathon bombing victim as Lu Lingzu, a Boston University graduate student, according to the Associated Press. Lu, from Shenyang, China, was studying statistics in Boston. A second Chinese national and BU student, Zhou Danling, was also injured in the blasts. She is listed in stable condition in a Boston hospital, according to Chinese officials.  Lu's death has led to an outpouring from friends, family and concerned neighbors in China. Lu's Sina Weibo page already has 20,000 comments from shocked and upset friends (Sina Weibo is a Chinese social media service that combines Twitter- and Facebook-like features).  A former neighbor in China was elegiac when talking about Lu on his Sina Weibo…

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Obits: 'Proud Nana,' Graphic Artist and 'Proudly Polish'

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Marlborough — Kelly A. (Padula) Mongeau, 50, of Petersham and formerly of Marlborough, died at home Saturday, April 13, 2013 after a three and a-half-year battle with cancer. A graduate of Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School, Class of 1981, she utilized her graphic art skills at Concepts Unlimited in Acton and later at Easter Rainbow in Derry, N.H. Northborough — Sophie M. (Solon) Komanecky, died on April 7, 2013 at Beaumont of Westborough. Komanecky was proud of her heritage and was fluent in reading and speaking Polish and enjoyed cooking Polish dishes for her family & friends. Shrewsbury — Sandra A. Bellville, 62, of Shrewsbury formerly of Exeter, NH, and Peabody, MA, died Tuesday April 9, 2013 after a lengthy and courageous …

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Obits: WWII Vet, Race Car Driver and Marine

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Marlborough — Anthony J. Folino, 95, of Marlborough, formerly of Framingham and Watertown, died April 5 at the Marlborough Hills Healthcare Center. He served in the US Army during World War II. His grandfather, father, he, his son and his grandson, were involved in the construction business, he having owned and operated his own companies, including Union Concrete, for many years. Shrewsbury — Albert Schiavone, 96, died at home on April 7, 2013. Marlborough — Eleanor Marie (Cleary) Cunningham, 78, of Marlborough died Thursday, April 4, at Parlin House Hospice in Wayland. A devoted wife, mother, grandmother and friend, she most loved spending time with her family and friends. Grafton — Michael D. Kieft, 64, died March 29, 2013 after a brief …

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Obits: Daycare Worker, School Employee and Seamstress

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Marlborough — Doris (Auger) Bernard, 91, of Marlborough died Friday, April 5, 2013 at Marlborough Hills HealthCare Center. She was a member of the former St. Mary's Parish, Our Lady of the Assumption Guild, the COF, and active at the Marlborough Senior Center. Shrewsbury — Mildred G. (O'Brien) Leach, of Shrewsbury, died Thursday, April 4, 2013 in Dodge Park Rest home in Worcester with her family gathered by her side at 91 years-old. Leach was a lifetime member of First Congregational Church where she volunteered in various groups. Marlborough — Laurel B. (VonSchoppe) Trolla, 65, died unexpectedly Friday April 5, 2013. Trolla was currently working with her daughter Meredith as a daycare provider at their home in Marlborough, where she was …

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Obits: Nun for 70 Years and State Police Officer

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Marlborough — Nancy K. (Voner) Cavallo, 71, of Marlborough died Tuesday (Apr. 2, 2013) at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston, surrounded by her loving family. She was employed for over 15 years at the former Data Card of Hudson and also was secretary for over 25 years for the A.P. Cavallo and Sons Inc. of Marlborough. Grafton — David J. Pendergast, 86, died Easter Sunday March 31, 2013 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was a Massachusetts State Police Officer for 21 years, retiring as a Lieutenant. He was Director of Operations at the Worcester Art Museum and Director of Security at Mechanics Bank before retiring to Florida for 20 years. Shrewsbury — John E. Amorello Sr, 89, of Shrewsbury passed peacefully Wednesday April 3, …

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