Krystle Campbell Mourned at Medford Funeral

Somber mood throughout Medford Monday for bombing victim's funeral, no protesters present.

A deep sadness permeated downtown Medford Monday for the funeral of Krystle Campbell, a native daughter killed one week ago in the bombings attacks at the Boston Marathon.  The funeral brought out hundreds, lining both sides of High Street as traffic was shut down near St. Joseph's Church.  So many came out that the church got to capacity with many still lined up past the St. Joseph's Social Center. While they came to pay their respects to Campbell, 29, who most recently lived in Arlington and worked as a restaurant manager, many also came to shield the family from a potential protest. The Westboro Baptist Church had threatened to picket the funeral, as they do at many high-profile events, to espouse their anti-gay views. Teamster Local 25…

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Death Notices: Brian W. Margadonna Gone at 59

Here is a list of the names of Marlborough residents who have passed away this week. Service information is included where applicable.

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 article in the comments field. Brian W. Margadonna, 59, of Marlborough, died Monday, May 7, 2012. Visiting hours will be held from 6 to 9 p.m., Thursday, May 10 at the Fitzgerald & Collins Funeral Home. Services will be held at 9 a.m., Friday, May 11, at the Immaculate Conception Church. Angelo Cincotta, 90, of Marlborough, died Thursday, May 3, 2012 at the MetroWest Medical Center in Framingham after a brief illness. Services have already been held. Dorothy A. (Cardin) Van Vorse, 83, a life-long resident of Hudson and a native of Marlborough, died Thursday, May 3, 2012 at the Marlborough Hills …

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Marlborough Man Identified as Driver in Fatal Crash

Reginaldo Nascimento was driving the Mercedes that struck and killed Robert Weitzler of Framingham last week.

Police have identified the driver of the Mercedes that struck Robert Weitzler Friday on Edmands Road. Reginaldo Nascimento, 33, of Marlborough has not been cited or charged in connection with the fatal crash. The investigation is still ongoing. Weitzler died Saturday from injuries sustained in the crash. He was struck while picking up his mail and was thrown 20 feet. Weitzler worked in his family owned and operated business The Fabric Place before retiring to become a stay at home father to raise his  son, Owen, 5; from his second marriage. He also has a daughter Danielle from his first marriage and his wife Karla. Calling hours are 5-8 p.m. Thursday, May 3 at Boyle Brothers Funeral Home, 173 Union Avenue, Framingham. All are welcome. A …

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UPDATE: Robert Stetson Gone at 65, Services Monday

The owner of Marlborough Airport died suddenly Friday, April 27.

Robert Stetson, 65, of Marlborough and the owner of the Marlborough Airport for more than a decade, died Friday, April 27, 2012. Stetson, reportedly died at Marlborough Hospital after suddenly falling ill. Service arrangements are being handled by the John P. Rowe Funeral Home. A wake will be held Monday, April 30 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the same address. Additional services will be private and held at the family's convenience, said a representative of Rowe Funeral Home.  A retired engineer, Stetson purchased Marlborough Airport from Donald Lacouture in 1999. The business off Farm Road is home to nearly 50 aircraft, while offering flight instruction and maintenance services as well. The North Andover Flight Academy also offers helicopter …

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Patricia Camacho Gone at 27

Here is a list of the names of Marlborough residents who have passed away this week. Service information is included where applicable.

If you know 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. Patricia A. Camacho, 27, of Orange, MA, and formerly of Marlborough, died Tuesday, April 17, 2012. There will be no calling hours and arrangements are private at the request of her family. Charles Duridas, 78, a lifelong resident of Marlborough and Milford, died Sunday, April 22, 2012 after a short battle with cancer. His funeral will be held on Wednesday, April 25 at 10 a.m. at the Saint Matthias Church. There are no visiting hours. Burial will follow in Evergreen Cemetery. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter to keep up to date on the latest Marlborough news, or simply hit …

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Death Notices: Jacqueline P. Bramberg Gone at 19

Here is a list of the names of Marlborough residents who have passed away this week. Service information is included where applicable.

If you know 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. Dorothy Beauregard, 83, of Marlborough, died Monday, April 9, 2012 at the Bolton Nursing Home after a lengthy illness. Funeral services have already been held. Donald A. Porter, 82, of Marlborough, died Friday, April 13, 2012 surrounded by his family. Visiting hours at the William R. Short & Son Funeral Home will be held on Wednesday, April 18 from 4 to 7 p.m. No funeral services have been planned. Jacqueline P. Bramberg, 19, of Marlborough and formerly of Sudbury, died Saturday, April 14, 2012 at her home. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m., Friday, April 20, at …

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James 'Scott' Riciutti Gone at 48

The Marlborough resident and popular Worcester area musician was killed in a late-night car crash last week.

James Scott Ricciuti, 48, of Marlborough, died Thursday, April 5, 2012 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Scott was born in Marlborough where he lived for most of his life. He was an extremely talented and well known musician, songwriter and performer who played at countless venues and with countless musicians. He worked for the family business, Murhall Inc., in Worcester for many years, where much of his work is still part of the Worcester area and surrounding towns.  He was loved by all who knew him. He was a charismatic, compassionate, loyal, loving, beautiful person who had a great big generous heart and a laugh that could be heard a mile away.  He is survived by his longtime love Maro Eremyan, her father, Akop Eremyan…

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William 'Bill' Short Gone at 63

Services for the longtime Marlborough funeral home director will be held Tuesday, April 10.

William R. "Bill" Short, 63, of Marlborough, died Wednesday, April 4, 2012 surrounded by his family.   He was the husband of Linda N. (Currier) Short to whom he was married for 43 years. He was born in Haverhill, the son of the late Hector and Arlene (Cardarelli) Short and lived in Marlborough for the past 38 years after purchasing the former Brown Funeral Home and moving here with his wife and young family. He would continue to own and operate the funeral home, changing to the current William R. Short and Son Funeral Home, until becoming ill recently. Bill was active in the Marlborough community, belonging to many local organizations such as the Marlborough Rotary Club, the former Kiwanis club, United Brethren Lodge AF & AM of Marlborough…

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