Ramon Alan, 89, of Southborough, and formerly of Lexington, died at his home on Friday, January 2, 2015 surrounded by his family. He was the beloved husband of Lucille (Perlmutter) Alan to whom he was married for 69 years.

Born in Paterson, NJ, he was the son of the late Samuel and Ethel (Frocht) Lifsitz.

Mr. Alan was a graduate of Cornell University in Ithaca, NY and worked for many years as an engineer for the Mitre Corporation in Bedford, MA. Ramon was passionate in his pursuit of engineering and took great pleasure in encouraging this same passion in others. He was an avid skier and sailor, and was a skilled builder of his own sailboats.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by son Michael Alan and his wife, Charlotte, of Methuen; son Robert Alan of Southborough; daughter in law Marie Alan of N. Grafton; sister Ina Katcher of NY; brother in law Mort Parker and his wife, Jan, of Needham; 2 grandchildren, Rebecca and Jason Alan, of N. Grafton; and many nieces and nephews.

Funeral services and burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent in his memory to NAMI Mass, Attn: Marilyn DeSantis, Donor Relations, The Schrafft’s Center, 529 Main St., Suite 1M17, Boston, MA 02129.

Arrangements are under the care of the Morris Funeral Home, 40 Main Street, Southborough.

To leave words of condolence to the family, please visit Morrisfuneralparlor.com.

(Obituary via  Morris Funeral Home)

Sandra L. (Yorston) Hinds, 67, of Southborough and formerly of Hopkinton, died at her home after suddenly being stricken ill.

She was the wife of Ron Hinds for the past 41 years.

She was the daughter of the late Ronald and Lee Yorston.

Sandra was a 1965 graduate of Algonquin Regional High School in Northborough and worked as a secretary for Digital Equipment Corp for several years. She was an avid reader and enjoyed antiquing with her friends. She was devoted to her family and was a loyal friend.

In addition to her husband she is survived by her son Shad Hinds of Hopkinton and her faithful dog Lee.

Visiting hours will be held on Monday, January 12, from 5 to 7 PM at the Morris Funeral Home, 40 Main Street, Rte 30, Southborough. 

A funeral home service will be held on Tuesday, January 13, at 11 AM at the funeral home. Burial will be at a later date.

To leave words of condolence to the family please visit morrisfuneralparlor.com.

(Obituary via  Morris Funeral Home)

Angeline S. Pessini, 103, a lifelong resident of Fayville, died Friday, January 16, 2015 in UMass Memorial Health Care Center – Memorial Campus after a brief illness.

She leaves a sister-in-law, Caroline Pessini of Fayville and several nieces and nephews. Angie was predeceased by her four brothers, Louis, Francis, Leo and Johnny Pessini and a sister Rose Garavente.

Born in Fayville, she was the daughter of the late Antonio L. and Maria E. (Malchiodi) Pessini and lived on Central Street in the same home all of her life. She attended Fayville School and Peters High School.
Angie worked for 49 years as a secretary for Dennison/Design Pak Manufacturing retiring in 1978.

She was a member of the Catholic Women’s Club, Friends of Southborough Library , Southborough Senior Center, and volunteered for The American Red Cross and Voter Registration.

Angie’s funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, January 22 at 10:00 AM in St Anne Church, 20 Boston Road, Southborough. Burial will follow in Southborough Rural Cemetery.

Calling hours will be held on Wednesday, January 21 from 5:00 to 7:00 PM in Morris Funeral Home, 40 Main Street (Route 30) Southborough. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in her memory to the Friends of the Southborough Senior Center, 9 Cordaville Road,Southborough, MA 01772. To leave words of condolence to the family, please visit morrisfuneralparlor.com.

(Obituary via  Morris Funeral Home)

Grace M. (Constantino) Caforio, 92, died Monday, Jan. 26th in St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester after a brief illness.

Born in Worcester, Grace married and moved to Grafton where she raised her family and lived for 25 years. She worked at Kaman Corporation for many years as an administrative assistant. Upon retirement, she moved to Southborough.

Grace was regarded by all who knew her as an infinitely loving mother and grandmother with an unrelenting sense of humor and a generous and compassionate heart. She never missed an opportunity to brighten the day of everyone that she encountered with a kind word and a sweet smile. Grace’s lifetime was a splendid example of a life lived with unpretentious authenticity.

She leaves a son, Oreste F. Caforio of Leicester; two daughters, Carla M. Caforio and her husband, Carl S. Anderson, Jr. of Southborough and Linda A. Caforio of Millbury; three grandchildren, Carl S. Anderson, III, Marie Skye Anderson both of Southborough and Taylor C. Caforio of Millbury; a brother, Dominic Constantino of VA; and many nieces and nephews. Grace’s husband, Oreste C. Caforio died in 1970. Her sister, Anna M. Powers, also predeceased her.

Grace’s funeral will be held on Thursday, February 5th, with a Mass at 11 a.m. in St. Brigid Church, 59 Main Street in Millbury. Burial will be private. There are no calling hours.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Make-A-Wish MA & RI, 1 Bulfinch Place 2nd Floor, Boston, MA 02114 or online at www.massri.wish.org.

(Obituary via Mulhane Home for Funerals)

Mary Elizabeth (Goodson) Covert, 95, of Southborough, Mass., died Wednesday Jan. 28, 2015 at Oak Knoll Medical Center, Framingham, Mass. She was widow of the late Rev. Harry M. Covert.

She was daughter of Odell Clifford C. and Elizabeth Neill (Barker) Goodson. Mrs. Covert was born November 26, 1919 in Newport News, Va., and was a June 1937 graduate of Newport News High School. She was pianist for the Gospel Tabernacle of the Assemblies of God, Newport News, beginning at age 16 and continuing when the church became First Assembly of God.

She served as Sunday School teacher for many years, Vacation Bible School director, youth director and minister of music. Called “Aunt Bea” and “Betsy,” she shared her talents at revival meetings in Hampton Roads and Potomac District of the Assemblies of God camp meetings at Falling Waters, W. Va. She partnered with her husband in his early ministry, including weekly street meetings in Phoebus and Hampton, Va., from 1937-1942. The meetings led to the founding of several churches on the Lower Virginia Peninsula. 

She held various positions in Newport News including: legal secretary during World War II; financial secretary at Sears & Roebuck; and nearly 20 years as secretary for the Girls Club of the Virginia Peninsula, retiring in 1978. She also was accompanist for the Woman’s Club of Newport News’ seniors’ fashion shows, which raised funds for the Girls Club. She moved to Frederick, Md., in 1997 and joined Victory Assembly of God Church. She continued her music ministry there until 2008, when she moved to Southborough.

She is survived by son Harry M. Covert Jr. of Frederick, Md.; son Norman M. Covert and wife Loretta of Frederick, Md.; daughter Rachel Paquette and husband Thomas of Southborough; and son-in-law Timothy Stansbury of Melbourne, Fla. She was predeceased by her daughter Fayetta M. Stansbury. She was known as “Mammaw” by her 11 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, and one great-great grandchild. She was loved by numerous nieces, nephews and many who were welcomed into the family home. She had a special place in her heart for grandson Christopher Ross Covert, who lived and cared for her more than 30 years. Mrs. Covert also is survived by her brother Carl C. Goodson and wife Margaret of Nellysford, Va.; sister Christine Hensel of Hampton, Va.; sister Arlene Davis of Charleston, S.C.; sister Myra Jessen and husband William of Gloucester Point, Va.

There will be no visitation. Services will be held Monday Feb. 9, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church, 12716 Warwick Blvd, Newport News, Va., with the Rev. Lonnie Correll officiating.

Interment will follow at Peninsula Memorial Park. Pallbearers will include grandsons Harry E. Covert, Alan S. Covert, Christopher R. Covert, David T. Paquette, Marc J. Paquette, Peter N. Covert, and Patrick M. Covert. A reception will be held at the church immediately following interment.

Expressions of sympathy may be made in the form of contributions to Victory Christian Center, Assemblies of God, 7722 Edgewood Church Road, Frederick, MD 21702; or First Baptist Church, 12716 Warwick Blvd, Newport News, thanking them for generously hosting the services and reception. Morris Funeral Home, Southborough, Mass., and Peninsula Funeral Home, Newport News, Va., are in charge of arrangements.

(Obituary via Peninsula Funeral Home)

Edward T. Dakai, 68, of Southborough and formerly of AZ, died at his home surrounded by his family on Saturday, February 14, 2015, after a long battle with cancer.

Born in Framingham, he was the son of the late Cecilia (Gannon) and Louis Dakai.

Ed was a graduate of Framingham South High School and Newbury College. He was a proud veteran of the United States Marine Corp. and serviced in the Vietnam War. For many years, he worked for Avery Dennison in Framingham before moving to Arizona where he worked for Smart Health until he retired in 2007. He loved all sports, but was a dedicated Patriots fan.

Ed is survived by his daughters, Irene Simpson and her husband John; Barbara Ryan and her husband Keith, all of Bellingham; Patricia Roche and her husband David of Southborough; Tamera Dakai and her fiancé David Holland of Bellingham; his siblings, Louis Dakai of Southborough; James Dakai and Rosalie Dakai of AZ and 13 grandchildren: John (Jay) and Kaitlyn Simpson, Micheala Barsotti, Alison and Sarah Hodgdon, Haley Tampsett, Zachary Ryan, Edward ‘Tommy’, Austin and Graham Roche, Kimberly, Kyle and Amanda Holland and many other family members and friends who cared for him during his illness. 

He was predeceased by daughter Laura Dakai and his sister Kathleen Pabon.

Visiting hours will be held on Wednesday, February 18, from 4 to 7PM at the Morris Funeral Home, 40 Main St. Southborough.

A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Thursday, February 19 at 10 AM at St Anne Church, 20 Boston Rd, Southborough. Burial will follow at 1:45 PM at Bourne National Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be sent in his memory to the
Wounded Warrior Project Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675

To leave word of condolence to the family please visit Morrisfuneralparlor.com

(Obituary via Morris Funeral Home)

Alfred L. Connell of Southborough and formerly of Natick died Friday, February 13, 2015. He was the beloved husband of Elizabeth A (Hurley) Connell.

Born in Boston he was the son of the late William F. and Rose M. (Logue) Connell.

Mr. Connell was the proud founder and owner for 50 years of Connell & Curley Insurance Agency of Natick which he established in 1965.

Fred grew his business and invested in his hometown. He thoroughly enjoyed being part of the business community and worked to improve Natick and its downtown.

Mr. Connell was an avid golfer, and was a member of the International Golf Club in Bolton.

Fred most of all enjoyed people: meeting friends at a local coffee shop, having a chat at the office, a laugh on the golf course, or some fun with his family and friends. 

Mr. Connell attended the Natick school system and graduated from Natick High School class of 1955, a graduate of Babson College and was a proud Veteran of the United States Army.

In addition to his wife he is survived by his three devoted children Kristen E. Connell, Karen E.V. Connell both of Southborough, Matthew A. Connell and his wife Lisa of Upton, his four cherished granddaughters, Julia Elida, Hannah, Elizabeth, and Maeve, his sister in law Agnes Connell of Brighton, many nieces and nephews and many dear friends.

He was also the brother of the late Bill F. Connell.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Funeral on Thursday February 19th at 10:00 A.M. from the John Everett and Sons Funeral Home, 4 Park Street at Natick Common followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Patrick’s Church Natick at 11:00 A.M.

Visiting hours are Wednesday from 4:00 to 7:00 P.M.

Internment St Patrick Cemetery.

(Obituary via John Everett and Sons Funeral home)

Helen (Georgaklis) Meleones, 84, of Fayville, died peacefully at her home on Monday, February 16, 2015, after a long illness. She was the wife of the late Thomas J. Meleones, who passed away in 2002.

Born in Boston on April 22, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Electra Georgaklis, and sister of the late Louis Georgaklis.

She is survived by her children, Pamela Meleones of Fayville, Tina Desimone and her husband Robert of Sebec, ME, and Gregory T. Meleones of Roxbury; a sister, Betty Georgaklis, of Quincy; her grandchildren, Hunter and Spencer Ann Desimone; and her sisters-in-law, Jenny Zevitas and her husband Nick of Arlington, Denna Magos of Newton, and Rita Zervos and her husband Nick of Everett; and many nieces and nephews.

Helen was a graduate of Girls’ High School in Boston, class of 1947 and Kenneth’s Hair Design in Framingham. She worked as a hairdresser at Countryside Beauty Salon in Southborough for many years before working in customer service at Stop and Shop in Framingham, retiring after 10 years. She was a member of Saints Anargyroi Greek Orthodox Church in Marlborough. 

Visiting hours will be held on Sunday, February 22, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the Morris Funeral Home, 40 Main Street, Southborough.

A funeral Mass will be held on Monday, February 23, at 10:00 a.m. at Saints Anargyroi Greek Orthodox Church, 9 Central Street, Marlborough. Burial will follow in Southborough Rural Cemetery.

Memorial contributions in her memory may be sent to MetroWest HomeCare & Hospice, 200 Nickerson Road, Suite 110, Marlborough, MA 01752.

To leave words of condolence to the family, please visit morrisfuneralparlor.com.

(Obituary via Morris Funeral Home)

Burgess, Janice M. (Guida) 61, of Southborough, died Monday, February 23, 2015 peacefully at home surrounded by her family, after a long and courageous battle with cancer.

She was the wife of Edward E. Burgess. They had been married for the past thirty nine years. Born in Boston, daughter of the late Virgil “Bill” and Mary (Peterson) Guida, she was a graduate of Framingham North High School, Class of 1971. She had been a resident of Southborough for the past twenty five years.

Besides her husband, she is survived by two sons, Scott Burgess and his wife Risa of Wayland and Stephen Burgess and his wife Kate of Southborough; one brother, Bruce Guida of Medway; two grandchildren, Max and Brooke and many nieces and nephews. 

Calling hours at the Eugene J. McCarthy and Sons Funeral Home, 11 Lincoln Street, FRAMINGHAM will be held on Thursday, February 26, 2015 from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend. Services and burial are private.

Contributions in Janice’s memory may be made to the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Division of Development & the Jimmy Fund, 10 Brookline Place West, Flr 6, Brookline, MA 02445-9924.

(Obituary via Boston Globe and Legacy.com)

Stephen Owen Coldwell 75, a resident of Southborough since 1967, died on Friday, March 13, 2015, at home with his family, following a 19-month battle with brain cancer. He will be remembered by his wife and best friend of nearly 50 years, Marjorie (Denham) Coldwell; his two children, Laura Coldwell-Stewart and Stephen Dana Coldwell; daughter-in-law Michelle (Moran) Coldwell, son-in-law James Stewart; and his two grandchildren, Robert Stewart and Sarah Coldwell, as well as a veritable army of loving family and friends.

Born in New York City, NY, on May 7, 1939, to Raymond and Dorothy Coldwell, Stephen and his brothers, Raymond and Rodney, moved to the Saxonville neighborhood of Framingham in the 40s, just in time for the birth of their sister Sara. He attended Framingham High School, where he served in Boys’ State in his junior year, and graduated in 1957. After graduating from University of Rhode Island, he moved to Southborough in 1961. He met Marjorie, the love of his life, on Halloween 1965, and the two were married at Pilgrim Congregational Church in Southborough in 1967.

He coached Southborough youth soccer in the late 70s and was a much-loved leader in the town’s Cub Scout and Boy Scout programs in the 80s. For more than 40 years, he served in the dual roles of Treasurer and Shipper for Middlesex Research, the family’s textile business in Hudson. After his retirement in 2002, he devoted much of his time to service work, including terms as Financial Secretary for Pilgrim Church (he was still Assistant Treasurer at the time of his death), Inventory Manager for the Southborough Food Pantry, and significant work with Habitat for Humanity. He enjoyed travel, country music, puzzles and reading, and his home away from home was the beach in Mattapoisett. More than anything, he lived for tending his vegetable garden and spending time with his family. As a grandfather, he was not content to simply watch Sarah and Robby grow up—he took immeasurable joy in being an active part of their adventures. He was a loving, thoughtful and funny husband, father, brother, grandfather and friend, and he will be missed.

A memorial service will be held at Pilgrim Church on Wednesday, March 18, at 11 a.m., followed by a burial and a reception for those who wish to attend.

In lieu of flowers, Stephen asked that donations be made to Pilgrim Congregational Church, 15 Common Street, Southborough, MA 01772. A memorial service will be held at Pilgrim Church on Wednesday, March 18, at 11 a.m., followed by a burial and a reception for those who wish to attend.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Morris Funeral Home, 40 Main St. Southborough (Morrisfuneralparlor.com)

(Obituary via  Morris Funeral Home; photo contributed)

Catherine L. (Quirk) Ten Eyck, 86, of Westborough and formerly of Southborough, died on Sunday, March 15, 2015 at UMass Medical Center in Worcester surrounded by her friends Deborah Baker and Shirley Sheridan.

She was the beloved wife of Arthur G. Ten Eyck, who passed away in 2004.

Born in North Arlington, NJ, she was the daughter of the late Catherine (Ryan) and Thomas Quirk.

Cathy attended Rutgers University in New Jersey. For many years she was employed by Prudential Insurance and worked in New Jersey, California, Texas and Massachusetts. Upon retirement she and her husband Art, opened Ten Eyck Books, an antiquarian bookselling business out of their home in Southborough.

Cathy was an active member of the First Community Church of Southborough. She was a volunteer at the Southborough Food Pantry and the Southborough Senior Center where she spread cheer and her intense love of people. Cathy loved books and gardening and sharing her joy of both with her many friends. She was also active in the Willows community and participated in the library and greenhouse.

She is survived by her brother–in-law, Harold Ten Eyck and his wife Susan of North Cumberland, PA and Cathy’s nieces Deborah Minnier, Laura Sanders, Rachel Mitchley and Hannah Smith.

A Memorial service celebrating her life will be held on Saturday, March 21, at 11 AM at the First Community Church, Highland Street, Southborough. Burial will be private.

Memorial contributions may be sent in her memory to First Community Church, 137 Southville Road, Southborough, Ma 01772

Arrangements are under the care of the Morris Funeral Home, 40 Main St., Southborough. (Morrisfuneralparlor.com)

(Obituary via  Morris Funeral Home)

Jonathan R. Karis, 58, of Southborough, passed away unexpectedly at his home on April 2, 2015 after a courageous two-and-a-half year battle with cancer.

He is survived by his wife Nancy; his children Matt and Kirsten; his mother Doris, a sister, Kathy and her husband John. He was predeceased by his father Christopher.

Jon was born in Boston and graduated from Harvard College in 1979. After a year of teaching biology at his alma mater Archbishop Williams High School in Braintree, Jon decided to go to law school. After graduating from Georgetown University Law Center in 1983, he practiced business and corporate law in Boston for 32 years as a partner first at Hutchins & Wheeler and then at Nixon Peabody. He was a teacher and coach at heart and enjoyed helping new associates grow in their practice of the law.

Jon was passionate about his family. He met his wife, Nancy, in law school and they have been inseparable for the past 32 years. According to Jon, his best investment was his marriage license followed closely by his Patriots season tickets.

Jon was an intensely dedicated fan of his children Matt and Kirsten, and their sports teams. Jon never missed a game whether it was high school sports at Noble & Greenough, baseball at Gettysburg College and the Lexington Blue Sox, or Colby College women’€™s lacrosse. He could always be found pacing quietly down the third base line or sideline with a superstitious pile of twigs and lucky pennies praying for strikes to be thrown or a defensive stop to be made. Regardless of the outcome of a game, Jon was just happy to be there and watch his kids compete. They will forever be grateful for his unrelenting encouragement, pregame hugs and handshakes, and devout support.

Jon was a loyal son to his parents Christopher and Doris until his father’€™s passing three years ago. Jon continued to care for and prioritize seeing Doris even through the height of his illness and recovery from surgeries. He loved to visit with her as often as possible, fortuitously including the day before he passed.

A funeral mass will be held at St. Ignatius of Loyola at Boston College, 28 Commonwealth Ave, Chestnut Hill at 10:30am on Thursday, April 9 followed by a private burial. Instead of a wake Jon’€™s family invites friends and family to a reception at their home Friday, April 10 from 1:00 to 7:00pm for those wishing to offer condolences and celebrate his life.

Kirsten will be running the 2015 Boston Marathon in Jon’€™s honor. As a member of Team Eye and Ear, her fundraising will benefit the Department of Head and Neck Surgical Oncology at Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary where Jon underwent major surgery in September and received wonderful care.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Kirsten’€™s marathon fundraising through the following website: https://www.crowdrise.com/teameyeandear/fundraiser/kirstenkaris

Arrangements are under the care of Morris Funeral Home, 40 Main St, Southborough MA (morrisfuneralparlor.com)

(Obituary via  Morris Funeral Home)

Alida Lee Drewry Ferguson, 79, of Southborough, died Sunday, April 12, 2015 in the Coleman House of Northborough, after a long illness.

She leaves her son, Brent Ferguson and his wife, Doreen of Southborough; a daughter, Hope Stogryn and her husband, Daryl of Ontario, Canada; six grandchildren, Amy, Paul, Nadia, Nathan, Isaac and Mikaela; a great-grandson, Levi;  her siblings; Glen, Joy, Grace and Ruby.  She was predeceased by her sister Brenda O’Gara.

She was born in Grasmere, New Hampshire , daughter of C. Leighton and Eunice (Colburn)  Drewry.  She graduated from Weare High School and later from Concord Hospital School of Nursing.  She has lived in Southborough since 1956.

Lee enjoyed quilting, baking with her grandchildren, listening to her family perform music, and long drives to Ontario to visit her daughter and family.

The funeral service will be held on Saturday, April 18th at 12:00pm in Morris Funeral Home, 40 Main Street, (Rte.30) Southborough.  Calling hours will be held from 10:00am to 12:00pm in the funeral home. Burial will be private.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one’s choice.

(Obituary via  Morris Funeral Home)

Dalayya Ika, 80, of Southborough, passed away on Tuesday, April 14, 2015 in UMass Medical Center, after a brief illness surrounded by his loving family.

He leaves behind his wife of 60 years, Savitri (Divi) Ika; four sons, Prasad Ika of Ashland, Srinivas Ika of Hopkinton, Ravi Ika and Krishna Ika both of Southborough and five grandchildren.

He was born in Pedapadu, India, son of Appalaraju and Appayamma Ika and received a bachelors degree from ANR College, Gudivada. He and his wife came to live in Southborough in 1998 to be with their children and grandchildren.

Dalayya worked as an accountant for the Indian State Government of Andhra Pradesh.

Calling hours will be held on Friday, April 17th from 10:00am to 12:00pm in Morris Funeral Home, 40 Main Street (Rte. 30) Southborough. Cremation will follow at 1:00pm in Rural Cemetery on 180 Grove Street, Worcester, MA.

If you wish to bring flowers, family requests, in-Lieu of flowers, please make donations to an Organization who support blind children and with disabilities: www.samarthanamusa.org or mail to: 21 SouthwestCutoff Northborough, MA 01532.

For words of condolence to the family and directions, please visit: www.morrisfuneralparlor.com

(Obituary via Morris Funeral Home)

Leon L. Spector, 86, of Southborough, died Tuesday, April 14, 2015 at Beaumont Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center in Northborough.

Born in Rhode Island, he was the son of the late Erving and Bertha (Lubin) Spector and the husband of the late Gertrude B. (Freedman) Spector, who died in 2009.

A travel agent, Mr. Spector and his late wife had owned and operated Town and Country Travel in Boston, until retiring in the mid-1990s. He had enjoyed a long, productive life with his family and was an animal lover.

He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Mark and Carol Spector of Southborough, and his grandson, Phillip Spector of Massachusetts.

Graveside services [were to] be held Saturday, April 18, at 10 a.m., at the Rural Cemetery, Middle Road, Southborough.

(Obituary via Community Advocate)

A memorial service is planned this weekend for a member of the community who passed away last fall.

From the Telegram & Gazette:

Timothy T. T. Barton died on Friday, October 3rd, 2014, after a long battle with early onset Alzheimer’s. He was 62 years old.

Timmy grew up in Southborough, where he attended Fay School and St. Mark’s. After Boston University, Tim went on to receive his master’s at Thunderbird School of Global Management.

Tim worked internationally for a number of years, before returning to Southborough.

Timmy will always be remembered for his wit, charm and an exuberant joy of living, a deep and abiding loyalty and a generous nature.

A memorial service will be held at the Belmont Chapel, Saint Mark’s School in Southborough at 12 noon, on Saturday, April 25th, 2015.

Todd A. Lapidas, 54, of Southborough, died Friday April 24, 2015 at the Miriam Boyd Parlin Residence in Wayland, Massachusetts. He was born in Boston and was the son of the late Manuel and Lois (Kessel) Lapidas.

Todd was raised in Southborough, MA. and was a graduate of the Lincoln-Sudbury High School Class of 1978. He subsequently graduated from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. Todd was last employed as a Controller for Data Distributors in Framingham, MA. and worked previously in various senior accounting positions. He was an avid Red Sox and Patriots fan who enjoyed golfing, skiing and automobile technology.

Although Todd was ill for many years, he always maintained a positive attitude about life. He will be remembered as a loving, supportive, generous man who was a wonderful and caring father. 

He leaves his eldest son, Andrew Lapidas and Andrew’s wife (Abigail) of Austin, TX along with his son Christopher Lapidas and his Christopher’s wife (Rachel) of Jacksonville, FL; two brothers, Gary N. Lapidas of Middletown, R.I. and Jack S. Lapidas of Southborough; his nephew Gregory Lapidas and two nieces, Victoria and Meredith Lapidas; along with his friends Kevin and Deborah Sanford of Southborough.

Services will be held on Sunday, April 26, 2015 at 10:00 A.M. in the Chapel located at Sharon Memorial Park in Sharon, MA. Interment will follow.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Mitochondrial Disease Fund, United Mitochondrial Disease Foundation, 8085 Saltsburg Road, Suite 201, Pittsburgh, PA 15239. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Fitzgerald & Collins Funeral Home, 378 Lincoln Street, MARLBOROUGH, MA.

The online guestbook may be signed and viewed at www.CollinsFuneral.com

(Obituary and photo via Collins Funeral Home)

Anne L. (Paige) Nix, 77, died unexpectedly Tuesday April 21 at her home. She was the wife of the late Donald C. Nix who died in 2006. They were married for 49 years. She was born in Boston, the daughter of the late George and Mary (Joanis) Paige and lived in Southborough for 52 years.

Mrs. Nix was employed as the cafeteria manager for the Bose Corp. in Framingham for many years. She was a great animal lover and an avid collector of antiques, with a particular affinity for antique clocks, coins and furniture.

She is survived by two daughters; Dianne Drummey of Marlborough and Denise Stamm of OK, four grandchildren; Jesseca, Jay, Gregory and Alex. She was predeceased by a son Donald Nix Jr.

Private funeral arrangements, under the direction of the William R. Short and Son Funeral Home (www.shortfuneral.com), will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions can be made to the Baypath Humane Society, 5 Rafferty Rd. Hopkinton MA 01748

(Obituary via William R. Short and Son Funeral Home)

Franca T. Kuchnir, Ph.D, 79, of Southborough and formerly of Elmhurst, IL, died peacefully in Milford Regional Medical Center after a struggle with bladder cancer, on Tuesday, April 28, 2015.

Franca was born and lived in Bulgaria until 1948 when her family moved to Italy and then Brazil.

She met and married Moyses Kuchnir in college at the University of Sao Paulo and they came to the US for graduate studies at the University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana, where she earned a Ph.D. in Nuclear Physics in 1966 under the direction of Prof. Alfred O. Hanson.

Dr. Kuchnir began her post-doctoral career at Argonne National Laboratory, taught at the University of Illinois, Chicago and then moved to the University of Chicago, where she eventually became Associate Professor of Medical Physics with tenure.

In her 30+ year career, she made significant contributions to research and development in neutron dosimetry and clinical radiation physics, and was a consummate teacher of undergraduate and graduate students as well as technical and medical staff.

In 1999, with funds from a patent she created with colleagues, Dr. Kuchnir initiated the University of Chicago’s on-going Residency Program in Medical Physics, which she directed until her retirement in January 2001.

Her children remember her as a driven professional and dedicated mother who expected and brought out the best in them. 

Dr. Kuchnir is survived by her husband, Moyses Kuchnir, Ph.D., of Southborough; her son, Louis Kuchnir, M.D., Ph.D., his wife, Karen C. Covert, MBA, their children Ken, Abigail, Lauren and Jenna, also of Southborough ; her daughter, Deborah K. Fygenson, Ph.D., her husband, Mendel Fygenson, Ph.D., and their children, Racquel and Pessia, of Goleta, CA; and, her sister, Ernestina T. Ivanov of Sao Paulo, Brazil

Visiting hours will be held on Saturday, May 2, 9 to 11 am at Morris Funeral Home, 40 Main St, Southborough.

Burial will be private.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Milford Regional Healthcare Foundation at https://support.milfordregional.org/donate.

To send words of condolence to the family please visit Morrisfuneralparlor.com

(Obituary via Morris Funeral Home)

Southborough emergency departments shared sad news over the weekend. Firefighter Kenneth Strong died unexpectedly Thursday of last week. The Southborough Fire Department posted on Friday:

Over the weekend, Southborough Police acknowledged the lost, posting:

Our thoughts and prayers are with our brothers and sisters at the Southborough Fire Department, as they mourn the loss of one of their own. Firefighter Kenneth Strong passed away unexpectedly yesterday, while at his home. Many of our officers recall FF Strong’s professionalism and upbeat attitude while handling emergencies in and around town. He will be sorely missed by his brothers in Red & Blue, and we wish to thank Firefighter Strong for his commitment and service to the Town of Southborough. Please keep FF Strong and his family (both his immediate family & his Firefighter Family) in your thoughts and prayers. Thank you.

As of this morning, service details are still pending. Telegram.com’s obituary states:

Kenneth R. Strong, 43, passed away on Thursday, May 7, 2015 at his home in Oxford. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and under the care of Miles Funeral Home, 1158 Main St., Holden. www.milesfuneralhome.com

I will keep you posted as more details and a full obituary are shared.