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     Phyllis L. (Robertson) Burke, 95, died Tuesday evening Jan. 21 after a long period of failing health.  She was the wife of the late Thomas Henry Burke who died in 1994.  They were married for 27 years.  She was born in Waltham, the daughter of the late Frances (Robertson) Wemple and lived in Marlborough most of her adult life.        Phyllis worked as a secretary for the Raytheon Corp. in Marlborough  for many years...

Lea Ann Markunis, 58 of Framingham, died on Monday, January 20, 2020 at MetroWest Medical Center in Framingham after a long illness. She was born in Dorchester, MA, the daughter of the late Albert and Helene (Barron) Markunis. Lea-Ann is survived by an aunt, Joan Hannigan of Braintree, a brother, Robert Markunis of Franklin and many friends. In addition to her parents she was also predeceased by her paternal grandparents, Anna and Joseph Markunis. Calling hours will be held on Saturday,...

     Eleanor J. (Mitchell) Frizzle, 82, died Monday night January 20, 2020 after a long period of failing health.  She was born in Marlborough, the daughter of the late Roy and Emma (Millman) Mitchell and lived here all of her life.      Mrs. Frizzle worked many years as a waitress in numerous restaurants in the area , the longest time being spent at the former Porters Restaurant in Sudbury.  She also owned and operated the former Chagnons...

Delores C. Haritos passed away suddenly on Wednesday, January 15, 2020 with her loving sons by her side. She was married for 49 years to Peter who preceded her in death in 2006. She was the adoring mother of Stephan and Craig. Caring for her family was the joy of her life and with her family, traveled the world extensively. Besides her sons she leaves a niece, Lyn Libertini-Garahan, cousins and some dear close friends. In addition to her husband, she was predeceased by her parents,...

Leicester—Donald E. Nagle, 74 of Leicester, MA died at his home, after a lengthy illness, on Tuesday, January 14, 2020 surrounded by his loving family. Donald was born in WallaWalla, WA the son of the late Thomas P. and Dorothy (Sowden) Nagle. He is survived by his wife of 20 years, Jean (Pelosi) Nagle; 9 children, Scott Nagle of FL, Chantelle Lopes and her husband David of Hudson, MA, Sara Nagle-Grube of CT, Seth Nagle and his wife Jillian of Worcester, MA, Amanda Troupe of NJ,...

     Stephan M. Halliday, 55, died unexpectedly on Monday January 13, 2020.  He was born in Framingham, the son of Anna (Cicerone) Halliday of Hudson and the late John Halliday, and lived in Marlborough much of his life.        In his younger years, Stephan enjoyed playing softball.  He was a long time avid fan of the Boston Red Sox and enjoyed going to Boston to see them play and do many other things in the city.  He was a kind hearted...

     Mark F. Pakus, 67, died unexpectedly Sunday January 12, 2020 at his home.  He was born in Marlborough, the son of Crucifina (Cannella) Pakus of Marlborough and the late John Pakus, and lived here all of his life.      Besides his mother he is survived by a sister Deborah Hesek of Northboro and two nephews, Matthew and Neil Hesek.  He was also predeceased by a sister Ann Beiber.        A funeral mass will be held on Monday at...

     Anna Carole (Martinangelo) Muccini died Saturday January 11 after a long period of failing health.  She was the wife of the late Leonardo Muccini who passed away in 2002.  They were married for 52 years.  She was born in Marlborough, the daughter of the late Giovanni and Teresa (D’Agosta) Martinangelo and lived there all of her life.       Anna loved to cook lasagna, ravioli, pizzelles, and ricotta pies for her family...

Marlborough, John “Jack” W. Krysa, 72 of Marlborough, died at his home on Friday, January 10, 2020. Jack was born in Marlborough, MA on March 21, 1947 to the late Felix M. and Katherine (Lyons) Krysa. He is survived by his sister, Katherine Dufault of Northboro; his niece, Julie Campbell of Hudson; 4 nephews, Stephen Krysa of Hudson, Bryan Krysa of Littleton, Michael Dufault of TN and Scott Dufault of Framingham; 2 great nieces, Maclaine Campbell of Hudson and Mia Krysa of CT;...

Donald R. Lind, 91, died Thursday January 2, 2020 after a long period of declining health.  He was the husband of the late Antonia (Rowe) Lind who died in 2017.  They were married for 63 years.  He was born in Somerville, the son of the late William F. and Rose (Bedigan) Lind and lived in Marlborough most of his life.  Mr. Lind was a veteran of the United States Army, serving as a Paratrooper immediately following WWII, as part of the peacekeeping force in the former war...