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     Shirley M. (Brooks) Cheney, 90, died Thursday March 26, 2020 after a period of failing health.  She was the wife of the late Roscoe Cheney.  She was born in Marlborough, the daughter of the late Asa and E. Muriel (Wilson) Brooks and lived Between Marlborough and Northborough most of her life.      Shirley worked many years as a supervisor for the Massachusetts state hospital system and was an avid bingo player.  If she could fund a...

Roberta Rhodes, 82, died peacefully at home in Marlborough, MA on Tuesday, March 24, 2020. Roberta was born on September 23, 1937, in Pittston, PA, the daughter of the late Joseph and Blanche (Paluski) Kozloski. She was one of 7 children in a very tight knit family.  She graduated from Mercy College with a degree in nursing and specialized in Pediatrics and Pediatric Surgery, naturally motivated by helping those in need.  She was a sports fanatic and local tennis champion until...

Lucy A. (Sorrenti) Zagami, 87 of Marlborough and formerly of Watertown and Weston, MA, died on Wednesday, March 18, 2020 at home surrounded by her loving family. Lucy was predeceased by her husband of 58 years, Domenic “Tom” Zagami in 2011. Lucy was born in Belmont, MA on November 4, 1932, the daughter of the late James and Concetta (Bella) Sorrenti. She graduated from Belmont High School in 1950. She was the Office Manager for the family plumbing & heating business for...

Therese (Couture) Fleming, 83, died Monday March 16, 2020 after a long period of failing health.  She was the wife of the late Ralph Fleming who died in 2006.  They were married for 49 years.  Therese was born in Burlington VT, the daughter of the late Jean and Adrianne (Boule) Couture.      Mrs. Fleming worked for many years as a medical secretary for Dr. Charles Rosenbaum in Marlborough.  She enjoyed cooking and crafts of any kind, particularly...

Marlborough- Jessica Rebecca Garcia 39, of Leominster MA, passed away on Monday, March 16, 2020 at The Reservoir Center for Health & Rehabilitation in Marlborough MA after a prolonged illness due to an accident occurring, September 11, 2014 in Worcester MA.  Jessica was born in Tacoma, WA on October 28, 1980, the daughter of Abraham “David” Garcia and Rebecca Blatz. Jessica graduated from Lunenburg High School, Class of 1999. She then later attended Hesser College...

  Lucy M. Underkoffler, 87 of Marlborough, died peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, March 10, 2020. Lucy was born in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, on December 16, 1932, the daughter of the late Louis and Rosina (Lunnoui) Castello. Lucy was the widow of Gene R. Underkoffler, who died in 2014, after 57 years of marriage. She was a dedicated, loving, and selfless wife and mother.  She enjoyed bingo, shopping, loved, and was loved by, her many friends,...

Robert J. “Gooch” Goocher died unexpectedly Tuesday March 3, 2020.  He is survived by a daughter Shannon Goocher of Hudson NH. He was predeceased by his daughter Cassandra Rose in 2007. He was born in Framingham the son of Robert J. Goocher of Marlborough and the late Linda Oberg. Besides his daughter and father he is survived by his girlfriend Rebecca Plouffe of Lancaster and many extended family and friends. Gooch was a motorcycle enthusiast and enjoyed riding his Harley...

Marlborough, Mary Elizabeth “Betty” (LeBlanc) Hoban, 100, passed away on Thursday, February 27, 2020 at The Reservoir Center in Marlborough. Betty was born in Petit-De-Grat NS Canada on November 19, 1919, the daughter of Simon and Marie (Bois) LeBlanc. She was the widower of Frederick J. Hoban who died in 1972. Betty was also predeceased by her 8 brothers and 2 sisters. She retired from Raytheon Co. after 40 years.  Even though Aunt Betty had no children of her own there...

Doris G. Rosko, 89, passed away peacefully at Beaumont Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center in Northborough on February 26, 2020, surrounded by her family. Born in Marlborough, MA on April 22, 1930, Doris was the daughter of the late Alphonse and Georgianna (Lanoue) Thivierge. Doris was predeceased by her beloved husband of 68 years, Michael J. Rosko Sr., who passed in 2018. She was an avid birder, gardener and lover of the outdoors.  You could find Doris tending to her flower...

      Carole L. (Vlass) Silva died Monday Feb. 24, 2020 after a long period of failing health.  She was the wife of the late David Silva who predeceased her by only three days.  She was born in Marlborough, the daughter of the late Norman and Edith (Anctil) Vlass and lived here all of her life.       Mrs. Silva worked as an operator for the former New England Telephone in Marlborough for many years.  She also worked a a period of time as a...