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Ernesteen Rose Felicia Ferreira (née D’Lima), 90, passed away peacefully Tuesday, September 21, 2021, in the arms of loving family. She was born on October 7, 1930 to the late Louis and Rose Agnes D’Lima (née Fernandes) in Marve, Mumbai. She married the late Joseph Faustin Jude Ferreira in 1955. They were married for 30 years, until his passing in 1985.  She resided and worked in Orlem, Mumbai until relocating to the United States. Ernesteen graduated from...

     Ruth Marie (Cody) Sobol, passed away on Sunday September 19, 2021, at Christopher Heights of Marlborough, after a period of recently declining health and after living a long, healthy life of nearly 98 years.      She was pre-deceased in 2010 by her loving husband of 54 years Costa Sobol and by her brothers Francis and William Cody.      Mrs. Sobol leaves her children, Joseph M. Sobol and his wife Barbara of Portsmouth, NH and...

Bernice Geraldine Galvin Yerra, “Nana”, passed away on September 17, 2021 surrounded by her loving family at the age of 88. A resident of Marlborough, MA for 55 years, Bernice was born in Dorchester, MA on December 15, 1932 to parents Pearl Zetter Galvin and John Galvin. With a flair for fashion and design, she worked as a salesperson for high-fashion women’s clothing at Beale Brothers in downtown Boston. She also enjoyed a position as a switchboard operator for Microwave...

Lawrence “Larry” A. Roy, 83 of Marlborough died on Wednesday, September 15, 2021, at Marlborough Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Larry was born in Attleboro, MA, the son of the late Joseph G. and Susan E. (Bushor) Roy. He was a graduate of Attleboro High School, Class of 1956. After graduating, Larry served in the U.S. Air Force as a Systems Mechanic from 1956 - 1960.  Although he was stationed on many bases during his service, he particularly enjoyed his time...

David B. Richard, 69 of Marlborough died unexpectedly at his home after a period of declining health on Wednesday, September 8, 2021. He was born in Cambridge, MA, the son of the late, Paul and Alice (Lund) Richard. He graduated from Arlington High School. David employed as a CDL Truck Driver and was a member of Local 25. He worked for Brigham’s Ice Cream for 17 years. He is survived by his wife of 31 years, Patricia “Patty” (Hankins) Richard of Marlborough; 3 children,...

Arthur A. Brazeau, 95, of Marlborough died August 30, 2021, at his home.  He was the son of the late Joseph and Lura (Daniels) Brazeau of Marlborough,  Arthur is survived by his children Arthur P. Brazeau of AL, Donna E. Miller of AR, Wanda G. Beatty of TN, Andrew A. Brazeau of MA, Alice A. Brazeau of OK, and Nicole S. Swenson of ME; 9 grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren and 4 great great grandchildren. He is also survived by 3 of his 16 brothers and sisters: Victor Brazeau of...

     John R. “Jack” Manning, 42, died unexpectedly at his home on Thursday August 26, 2021.  He was born in Natick the son of John C. Manning III of Wellborn Fla. and the late Joyce (Rhodes) Manning  and lived in Hudson most of his life.  He graduated Assabet High School in 1997. Jack was a skilled carpenter and a master of many trades.  There was very little he could not do.  He worked for D.A Smith Land & Homes in Hudson for...

Patricia “Patty” J. Robinson, 67 of Marlborough passed away peacefully at her home on August 19, 2021 surrounded by family after a brave battle with Cancer. She was born in Brighton, MA, the daughter of the late William J. and Mary (Shea) Robinson.  Patty attended Marlborough High School and worked as a Sales Associate for Lord & Taylor for over 20 years. Patty is survived by her 3 brothers, Robert Robinson, William Robinson and his wife Ellen, Daniel Robinson and his...

Diann C. Chestnut entered heaven on August 18, 2021, to be with her son Michael Mancini, brother, Paul LeDuc, parents, Sylvare LeDuc and Theresa Fricault and other family members. Diann grew up in Marlborough before moving to Franklin where she resided with her husband of 31 years, Frank J. Chestnut. In Diann’s spare time she enjoyed spending time with family, her daughter Michelle Mancini and her fiancée Donald Hansen, her granddaughter Brianna Mancini, her father, Sean...

Gayle E. Larassa, 57, passed away on Thursday, August 12, 2021, at the Reservoir Center, Marlborough, MA. Gayle was born in Marlborough the daughter of Sandra (Slattery) DeLong and the late John Edward Larassa. Gayle leaves behind her 3 children, Angela Mueller of Sutton, and husband Eric, Michael Taylor of Safford, Arizona, and Ronald McGerigle and Jackie Gene of West Bridgewater; 7 grandchildren, Sophia and Tage Mueller, Brenna McGerigle, Alexis, Doninick, Kali, and Aria...