Carmela (Petrone) Fusaro, 81, of Southborough, formerly of Worcester, passed away Saturday, September 24th 2016 with her beloved sons gathered at her side.

Carmela was born in Arci, province of Cosenza Italy, one of seven children of Vincenzo and Assunta (Plastena) Petrone. She grew up in Italy, immigrating as a young child with her family to Yonkers NY where she lived until marrying Ernest W. Fusaro in 1960. Carmela and Ernie then moved to Worcester where she cared for and raised ther family for over 50 years. Carmela’s husband Ernest Fusaro passed away in 1986. She moved to Southborough 11 years ago.

She is survived by her two devoted sons, Ernest D. Fusaro of Southborough, Gino M. Fusaro and his life companion Janet Peters of Southborough; two sisters, Maria Moschetta and Anna Rubillo both of Yonkers and Angelo Petrone of Somers, NY. She also had many nieces, nephews and extended family. A sister, Nancy Gizzi and brothers Mario Petrone and Antonio Petrone predeceased her.

Carmela was a typical Italian mother, who devoted her life to her family. She loved to cook, bake and be a strong part of her children’s lives. She will be greatly missed.

Funeral services will be held at St. Anne’s church where she was married in Yonkers, New York. Entombment will take place at Ferncliff Cemetery in Hartsdale, NY. Remembrances in her name can be made to the The Memory Care unit at Shrewsbury Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, 40 Julio Drive, Shrewsbury, MA. 01545. The MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 370 Plantation St Worcester is honored to assist the family with arrangements.

(Obituary and photo via Mercadante Funeral Home)

Earle Quenten Watkins, 99, of Southborough died peacefully at UMass Medical Center on September 27, 2016 after a short illness.

He was the husband of Eleanor Eva (Woodbury) Watkins who passed away in 1987. He was the son of Charles Edgar Watkins and Esther Winnifred Nourse Watkins.

A lifetime resident of Southborough, he was born in the town “upstairs in the front room.” Earle graduated from Peter’s High School in 1934 and received an Associate’s Degree in Electrical Construction from Wentworth Institute in 1936. Earle began his 44-year career in quality control at Warren Telechron in Ashland, later G.E. Telechron and then Timex, retiring in 1980.

In 1943 he married Eleanor before joining the army. Earle was then assigned to Company F of the 1308 Engineers. He was stationed in England and then France where his unit was sent to the Battle of the Bulge where the unit formed a defense line along the Meuse River near the Belgium border. His unit was later assigned to Normandy to be post engineers at Camp Lucky Strike near Le Havre, and then to Nice on the Riviera to build an R&R for troops on leave. In 1945 the unit was sent to Marseilles to board a ship headed for the Pacific theater of the war. They landed on Okinawa, and then were sent to Korea. He was discharged from the army in January 1946.

Earle and Eleanor had two sons: Jeffrey Charles Watkins (1947) of Northborough and Jonathan Woodbury Watkins (1950-2009). In addition to his son Jeffrey, he leaves his daughter-in-law Diane Watkins of Hubbardston; his grandchildren, Megan Powers and her husband James; Deirdre Watkins, both of Hubbardston; Joshua Watkins and his wife Barbara of West Boylston; a great granddaughter Moira Powers; his nephew, Carmen Yon of Fitzwilliam, NH, and his niece, Mary Jo Bove Parker of Newmarket, NH.

Earle loved the town of Southborough and was active in the community. He was a member of the Southborough VFW and the American Legion. Earle was a past member of the Southborough Historical Commission, and the Southborough Historical Society. He was a member of the Southborough Companies of Militia and Minute from 1969 to 1986; Col./Commander 1970-71. He was a member of the First Community Church of Southborough. Earle had a generous and thoughtful heart; he loved Christmas and started accumulating gifts months ahead of time. Earle enjoyed stamp collecting, woodworking, fishing, boating, model railroading, photography, archery, gardening, camping, history, auto mechanics; his interests were seemingly endless. He never stopped learning something new. Earle would have been 100 years old on November 17, 2016.

There are not visiting hours.

A memorial service will be held on Thursday, October 6, at 1 PM at First community Church, 137 Southville Road, Southborough. Burial will be private in the Southborough Rural Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent in his memory to the First Community Church, 137 Southville Road, Southborough, MA 01772

Arrangements are under the care of the Morris Funeral Home, Southborough. To leave words of condolence to the family, please visit Morris funeralparlor.com

(Obituary via Morris Funeral Home)

Marcia Ann (Watkins) Maytham, 78, of Southborough, passed away peacefully at home on October 1, 2016 surrounded by her family.

Born in Worcester, she was the daughter of the late Curtis and Phyllis (Waite) Watkins. Marcia grew up in Framingham, and attended Beaver Country Day School in Chestnut Hill and graduated from Colby-Sawyer College in New London, NH.

Marcia was an outdoor enthusiast, possessing an infectious love of life and adventure. She traveled widely and fearlessly to remote parts of the world, hiking the mountains of Nepal, canoeing the Amazon, and biking in Europe. Her enthusiasm for life was first and foremost expressed by her generosity and kindness. Her main source of joy was spending time with her family, friends and dog Beau. She was a loving and devoted mother with a zest for living life to it’s fullest. She embraced all with her warm and kind smile. 

She will be greatly missed by her loving family and is survived by her children, Nici Hornblower and husband Jim Denman of Southborough, MA; Pete Maytham of Chandler, AZ; Margo Muttilainen and husband Eric of Richmond, VT; her husband Peter Maytham of Smithfield, VA; her grandchildren, Heather, Meghan, Kyra, Tyler, Todd and wife Kathryn, Ryan and Rob; her brother, Edward G. (Chris) Watkins and wife Karen; niece Kristina and nephew Curt and wife Rebekah.

She was pre-deceased by her daughter, Carrie.

A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, October 15, 2016 at 2PM at Pilgrim Congregational Church, 15 Common Street, Southborough, MA.

Burial will be private. There will be no visiting hours.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent in Marcia’s memory to the Kidney Transplant Fund at giving.massgeneral.org or Massachusetts General Hospital, c/o MGH Development Office, 125 Nashua Street, Suite 540, Boston, MA 02114.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Morris Funeral Home, 40 Main Street, Southborough, MA

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

(Obituary via Morris Funeral Home photo via Legacy.com)

[Editor’s Note: In August, I shared the news that Elaine Beals had passed away. At the time, an obituary wasn’t published, just a brief notice of her death. Now that her memorial has been scheduled for Saturday, the full obituary honoring her life is available.]

Elaine (White) Beals, 93, died peacefully at home on August 21 with family members at her side. The youngest of five children born to Rebecca Wilder White and Joseph Nelson White, owner of the White textile mills, she was born and raised in Winchendon, MA, where she met and in 1944 married Philip C. Beals, who died in 2008. She is survived by one sister, Pricilla Lindsay, of Kailua, Hawaii; four children, Susan B.

Sargent of Washington, D.C., Whitney A. Beals of Southborough, Molly B. Millman of Cambridge, MA, and Nancy B. Donaldson of Lincoln, MA; twelve grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; three step-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. A son, George L., predeceased her in 2000. A caring, loving, and enduringly supportive mother and grandmother, she pursued many interests during her long life, chief among them being a strong dedication to land conservation. She was a founding member of the Southborough Open Land Foundation, serving as its treasurer for several years, and also served on the town’s Open Space Preservation Commission.

Following their move from Shrewsbury to Southborough in 1950, she and Philip acquired 190 acres of farm and forest land in the 1960s to add to the original 55, later protecting all of it from development in perpetuity through the granting of conservation restrictions. In her honor, the Open Land Foundation established the Elaine Beals Conservation Award in 2005, awarding it annually to a local resident who has shown outstanding leadership in environmental conservation. 

She was graduated from the Masters School in Dobbs Ferry, NY, in 1941 and was a member of the class of 1945 at Wellesley College. Among her numerous non-profit and civic activities, in the late 1960s she began volunteering at the Edward Street Day Care Center in Worcester, soon joining the board of directors and serving for many years. Her sporting activities included skiing in Vermont’s Mad River Valley and in Colorado, tennis (a great backhand!), swimming, and fly- fishing for Atlantic salmon on the Miramichi River in New Brunswick. She and Philip enjoyed traveling, too, taking several trips abroad with a wide range of friends. A lifelong gardener, she was an active member of the Southborough Gardeners and the Worcester Garden Club. Also an avid reader and a woman of faith, she belonged to Pilgrim Church in Southborough for 66 years, singing in the choir for nearly 50 of them.

There will be a memorial service on October 22 at 11:30 am at Pilgrim Church to celebrate Elaine’s life. In lieu of flowers, please consider a contribution to the Southborough Open Land Foundation (www.solf.org), to Pilgrim Church (P.O. Box 281, Southborough 01772), or to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research. For online condolences, please go to www.shortfuneral.com.

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

Mary L. (Ferris) Rhodes, 58, of Southborough, died Tuesday, October 18, 2016 in her home, surrounded by her loving family, after a long illness.

She leaves her husband of 31 years, David A. Rhodes; two sons. Christopher D. Rhodes and Gregory M. Rhodes both of Southborough; two brothers, Michael Ferris and Gerald Ferris both of Oneonta, New York; nieces and nephews.

She was born in Oneonta, New York, daughter of Michael and Hazel (Nicklaus) Ferris and graduated from Oneonta High School and later from Hartwick University.

Mary worked as a manager in the Human Resources Department at EMC Corporation in Southborough, before retiring due to illness.

Mary enjoyed traveling, trips to the casino, shopping and most importantly, spending time with her family. 

Mary’s funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, October 22nd at 11AM at Saint Matthew Church, 26 Highland Street, Southborough. Burial will be private. Visiting hours will be held on Friday, October 21st, from 4 to 7 PM at the Morris Funeral Home, 40 Main Street, Southborough.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent in her memory to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen Street, Framingham, MA 01701.

To leave words of condolence to the family, please visit

Mary L. (Ferris) Rhodes, 58, of Southborough, died Tuesday, October 18, 2016 in her home, surrounded by her loving family, after a long illness.

(Obituary and photo via Morris Funeral Home)

Bolton/Southborough – Christopher J. DiBello, 49, passed away on October 25, 2016, due to complications from a stroke. He leaves his devoted wife of 20 years, Patricia A. (Tobin) DiBello; his adoring children, Marcus DiBello (12) and Lilliana “Lilly” DiBello (15) both of Bolton; his parents, Joseph and Gertrude (Yannario) DiBello of Grafton; his brother, Martin DiBello of Grafton; his two sisters, Jackie DiBello of Aspen, CO and Marcia DiBello of Southborough; his extended family in Atlanta, GA and New England.

He was known as Uncle Chris by many nieces and nephews. Born in Framingham, Chris lived his childhood in Southborough. He graduated from Algonquin Regional H.S. class of 1986. Chris proudly wore #32 on his football jersey as a stand out Tomahawks football player. 

He graduated from Wagner College in Staten Island, NY in 1990, and earned his B.S. in Business Administration. Chris spent his career in the Equipment Leasing field, most recently employed as V.P. of Business Development for NFS Leasing in Beverly. Previous places of employment included Dell Financial Services, Sun Microsystems, The CIT Group and GE Capital. Chris carried his passion for sports and spirit of kindness throughout his life. He enjoyed coaching youth hockey and sharing his love of competition. He also played in a men’s hockey league, worked at his golf game and enjoyed many boys vacations on Hilton Head Island, SC. Chris ran in the Boston Marathon in 2001 and was a Reach the Beach Relay participant. He had an amazing friendship line that carried from childhood mischief to 20 plus years of Patriots games with his dearest friends. While Chris’ life was short he lived it fully. He will be remembered as simply ‘a truly amazing person’ who connected with every person he encountered.

Calling hours will be held on Sunday, October 30, 2016 from 12 – 4 p.m. in Hays Funeral Home, 56 Main St. Northborough. His funeral Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, October 31, 2016 at 10 a.m. in St. Rose of Lima Church, 244 West Main St. Northborough. Burial is private. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Chris DiBello #32 Fund, c/o DCU, 220 Donald Lynch Blvd. Marlborough, MA 01752. To share a memory or to leave an online condolence, please visit www.haysfuneralhome.com

(Obituary and photo via Hays Funeral Home)

Former Southboro school teacher, Daniel Charles Shea, passed away peacefully on November third at the age of 75.

It would take 150 years for his friends and family to tell all of the amazing and sometimes ridiculous stories of this man’s life. We better start now.

There will be an open house on November 12th at the Southboro Community House at 3pm.

(Notice and photo posted at family’s request. Funeral arrangements are under the care of Farnum-Holt Funeral Home, 405 W. 7th Street, Glenwood Springs, CO 81650 (970) 945-5815)

Dr. Timothy P. Stone, 101, of Southborough, passed away at his home on Monday, October 24, 2016.

He was the husband of the late Virginia Amesbury Stone who died in 2007.

Dr. Stone was the youngest of six children and grew up in Framingham. He graduated from Harvard College and Tufts Medical School, following the footsteps of his father and grandfather, who were both surgeons. Graduating and interning at the outset of World War II, he served as a major in the medical corps with the Army’s 85th Custer Division in Italy and the Mediterranean. He was awarded the Bronze Star for his service.

Following the war, Tim served a year at Framingham Union Hospital and in 1947 established his medical practice in Southborough, from which he retired in 1993, serving the people of Southborough for more than four decades. He was also the physician at both St. Mark’s School and Fay School. “Doc Stone” was a member of the Southborough Board of Health for 57 years. In his honor, the Board of Health instituted the “Doc Stone Award” to recognize others who reflect his influence and contribution. 

Besides his medical acumen, Timothy was known and respected for his keen intellect, discipline, precision, curiosity, and wit. He loved life and family, and he loved learning, reading, travel, photography, and woodworking. Doc Stone positively touched the lives of many and will be missed dearly by all he leaves behind.

He is survived by his son James S. Stone and wife Vicki, grandson Ari, granddaughters Sarah, and Shaina-Bracha, his daughter Susan A. Stone and her husband Colonel (ret) T. Ryan Torkelson, and his daughter Elizabeth d’Entremont-Clarke and granddaughter Siarah.

The community, friends, and family are invited to join in a celebration of his life on December 8 at 2 PM at the Southborough Community House, 28 Main St., Southborough.

There are no visiting hours.

Memorial contributions may be sent in his memory to the Massachusetts Audubon Society, http://www.massaudubon.org/.

Arrangements are under the direction 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)

Paul G. Branchaud, 58, of Southborough and formerly of New Bedford, died on Saturday, December 10, 2016 at Metro West Medical Center in Framingham after being stricken ill at home.

He was the beloved husband of Pamela K. (Grumney) Branchaud for the past 34 years.

Born in New Bedford, he was the son of the late Gerald J.A. Branchaud and Margaret (Olival) Giannelli of New Bedford.

Paul was the facilities manager for Spectrum Microwave of Marlborough.

In addition to his wife and mother he is survived by his children, Michael Branchaud of Southborough; Jessica Isaacs and her husband Steven of Australia; Shannon Vadakumpadan and her husband Jaison of Australia; his siblings, Susan Lemery and her husband Maurice of New Bedford; Steven Branchaud and his wife Anne of Fall River; his grandchildren, Ella and Theodore Isaacs, and Judah and Zara Vadakumpadan.

Family and friends are invited to a celebration of life that will be held on Sunday, December 18, from 1 PM to 3 PM at Marlborough Country Club, 200 Concord Road, Marlborough.

Burial will be private.

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

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

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent in his memory to the charity of one’s choice.

(Obituary via Morris Funeral Home)

Raymond Joseph Tomasetti, 91, a lifelong resident of Southborough, died Friday, December 23, 2016 in his daughter’s home in Maynard after a short illness.

He was the devoted husband of the late Alice (Banks) Tomasetti who passed away in 2001.

Born in Marlborough, he was the son of Gino and Stella (Bagio) Tomasetti.

He leaves his children, Karen A. Folk of Maynard; Michael J. Tomasetti of Holliston and Mark D. Tomasetti of Clinton; a sister, Rita M. Dwinells of Stow; a sister-in-law, Beverly L. Benoit of Stow; a brother-in-law, Alfred O. LaFreniere of Southborough; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Ray was born in Southborough, son of Gino and Stella (Bagio) Tomasetti.  

Ray graduated from the former Peters High School in Southborough in 1943 and worked for Conrail as a Signal Foreman for 42 years, retiring in 1986.

He enjoyed spending time with his family and was affectionately referred to by the grandchildren as “Par”. He was an avid golfer at Saint Marks Golf Club in Southborough. He was very involved and extremely popular at the Southborough Senior Center as well as The Southborough Library.

Ray’s funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, December 29 at 10AM at St Matthew Church, 26 Highland Street, Southborough.

Burial will follow in Southborough Rural Cemetery.

Visiting hours will be held on Wednesday, December 28, from 4 to 7PM at the Morris Funeral Home, 40 Main Street, Southborough.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: The Alzheimer’s Association, 480 Pleasant Street, Watertown, MA 02472. To leave words of condolences to the family, please visit: morrisfuneralparlor.com

(Obituary via Morris Funeral Home)

Robert Alan, 65, of Southborough, passed away on Monday, January 2, 2017 at Mass General Hospital in Boston, surrounded by his family, after a long illness. He was the son of Lucille Alan of Westborough and the late Ramon Alan who died in 2015.

Robert was a graduate of Northeastern University and was a software engineer who worked for several Metro West area companies throughout his career.

Robert was a talented musician who enjoyed playing blues piano at the Acton Jazz Café. He was also an avid sports-enthusiast and supported all of the Boston sports teams, especially the Patriots. 

In addition to his mother, he is survived by his children, Rebecca Rae Bawn and her husband Andrew of Oxford; Jason Alan of N. Grafton; his brother Michael Alan and his wife Charlotte of Methuen; his former spouse Marie (Bean) Alan of N. Grafton; and many aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Funeral services will be private.

Memorial contributions may be sent in his name to the Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center at: https://giving.massgeneral.org/cancer/donate/

Arrangements are under the care of Morris Funeral Home, 40 Main Street, Southborough. To send words of condolence to the family please visit morrisfuneralparlor.com.

(Obituary via Morris Funeral Home)

Gloria Barr (Heitin) of Southboro entered into rest January 5th 2017. She was 77.

Devoted Mother of Alexis & Shawn McDowell, Sabrina Uhlman and Craig & Angelina Barr. Loving Sister of Carolyn & William Bell. Cherished Grandmother of Brittany, Denah and Shane, Keith, Justin, Allie and Andrea, Samantha, Audrey and Stephen and Great-Grandchildren Nina and Thea. Dear Aunt of Alex and Benjamin Bell.

Services [were] at graveside at the Custom Tailors Cemetery off Baker St in West Roxbury, MA, on Tuesday, January 10th at 10 AM. Memorial Observance will be private.

Expressions of Sympathy in her memory may be donated to the Framingham Heart Study at www.framinghamheartstudy.org.

(Obituary and photo via Legacy.com and Dignity Memorial)

Florence (Rossi) Kittredge, 100, of Southborough died on Wednesday, January 11, 2017, at Kathleen Daniel Healthcare in Framingham. She was the wife of the late Thomas Kittredge who died in 1996.

Born in Fayville, she was the last surviving child of Peter and Angelina (Malchiodi) Rossi.

Florence worked for over 40 years as a group leader for the former General Electric of Ashland. She retired in 1976 after which she enjoyed gardening and spending time with her family. Florence was a member of St. Matthew Church of Southborough. 

She is survived by her son Thomas Kittredge and his wife Mary of Holliston; 2 grandchildren, Marcia Kittredge ofFramingham and Peter Kittredge of Arlington.

Calling hours will be held on Friday, January 13, from 9 to 10 AM at the Morris Funeral Home, 40 Main Street, Southborough. A Funeral Home Service will follow at 10:15 AM. Burial will be in the Southborough Rural Cemetery following the funeral service.

Memorial contributions may be sent in her memory to the charity of ones choice.

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

(Obituary via Morris Funeral Home)

Dr. Edwin A. Meserve, 95 , of Southborough and Sebastian, FL, died Monday January 9, 2017, at Marlborough Hospital after a brief illness.

He was the devoted husband of Marilyn (Moses) Meserve for the past 68 years.

Dr. Ed graduated from the University of New Hampshire and in 1943 joined the U.S. Army Medical Administration Corps and served until 1946. After his time in the service he went to Boston University Medical School on the G.I. Bill. In his 3rd year of medical school, he married his fellow student, Marilyn Moses. Following medical school, Dr. Ed went to 6 years of surgical training including Pondville Cancer Center. He then enjoyed a 30 year career as a General Surgeon at Marlborough Hospital.

Dr. Ed enjoyed summers with his family at Ocean Park, ME and boating on Lake Winnipesaukee. In his spare time, his passion was tinkering with automobiles and the outdoor life, especially skiing. He was a stock car racing enthusiast and also volunteered his profession as a track doctor at Westborough Speedway. Dr. Ed spent much of his retirement years in Sebastian, FL where he continued to enjoy boating, fixing his 1940 Chevrolet and bike rides with Marilyn. 

In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children, John Meserve and Nancy Schroeder of Douglas; Jay Meserve and his wife Julie of Leicester; Don Meserve and his wife Mary of Ticonderoga, NY; Tom Meserve and Kathy Bellemare of Merrimack, NH; Chuck Meserve of Southborough; Beth El-Massih and her husband Fadi of Southborough; 10 grandchildren, and 5 great grandchildren and 2 nieces and 3 nephews.

He is predeceased by his sister, Mary W. Lockhart of Canada

Calling hours will be held on Sunday, January 15, from 1 to 4 PM at the Morris Funeral Home, 40 Main Street, Southborough.

A funeral service will be held on Monday, January 16, at 10:30 AM at Pilgrim Church, 15 Common Street, Southborough. Burial will be private and at the convenience of the family in Newton Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made in his memory to Pilgrim Church, 15 Common Street, Southborough, MA 01772

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

(Obituary via Morris Funeral Home)

Edward P. Mercorelli of Southborough died January 25, 2017. Born in Framingham September 25, 1952, he was 64 and the son of the late Remo J. and Martha (Morse) Mercorelli.

He is survived by his brother Peter Mercorelli and by his sister Cynthia J (Mercorelli) Gutshall and her husband Roy Gutshall of Bluebell, PA. Edward leaves two nephews in Pennsylvania, Roy P. Gutshall and his wife Elizabeth and Kyle Gutshall and his wife Christina. He also leaves behind his former wife Barbara (Hoffman) Mercorelli and many cousins and friends.

Edward was a graduate of Framingham South High School and attended the University of Massachusetts in Amherst and graduated from Framingham State College. He was employed for many years at Field Facts in Framingham and Donna Jessica in Ashland and was employed at various other companies including Tommy’s Taxi.

Ed was involved with volleyball since 1977. He played both indoor and outdoor volleyball and was the captain of many teams. He also coached volleyball at Framingham South High School and Medfield High School and was active on the board of the New England Regional Volleyball Association from 1988 to 1992.

Visiting hours will be held at the MetroWest Funeral and Cremation Service of Wadsworth-Chiappini, 318 Union Ave., Framingham, Tuesday, January 31, from 4:00 t0 7:00 in the evening with a closing prayer service at 7:00 o’clock. Interment and committal prayers will take place at 11:00 AM Wednesday, February 1, at Prospect Hill Cemetery, Auburn Road, Millis, MA.

(Obituary and photo via Wadsworth-Chiappini)

Marie T. Zolli 83 of Southboro Ma Went home Peacefully with The Lord on January 27 2017. She was born Brighton Ma. Born 12/08/1933 Mother Jennie Monstesanti Father Felice Di Palmo.

Will be Greatly Greatly missed by Beloved Daughter Linda and Beloved Husband Dave Whitman who was A son to her. Also beloved Grandson Derrick Whitman and wife Ashley and great grandchildren. A special Care giver Bonnie was like a daughter. Her family and friends and her beloved dog will miss her.

A private Celebration of her 83 years of life will be honoring who she is! Forever missed she will be by her 2 best friends Linda and Dave. Shes In heaven with her beloved daughter Denise and family and friends. We will be together again one day Forever.

(Obituary via Legacy.com and MetroWest Daily News)

James B. Mongillo, 85, of Southborough, and formerly West Simsbury, CT died Thursday, February 2, 2017 at Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital in Westborough. He was the beloved husband of Alexandra (Schipke) Mongillo for the last 60 years.

Born in Southington, CT he was the son of the late Ralph and Antoinette (Bruno) Mongillo. Jim was a graduate of Central Connecticut State University where he earned his bachelor’s degree in education, and also held a masters degree in mathematics from St. Joseph’s College in West Hartford, CT. He was a Lieutenant in the U.S. Navy serving as a naval aviator and flight instructor. During the late 1950s he was stationed at Barbers Point Naval Air Base in Hawaii and piloted a Lockheed WV-2 Warning Star Super Constellation from Midway Island to Alaska as part of the Airborne Early Warning system. Following his years in the service he was a math teacher in the Hartford and East Hartford public schools. A devoted and beloved son, brother, father, grandfather and husband his true joy was his family.

In addition to his wife Sandra, he is survived by his children and grandchildren: Dr. Brian Mongillo and his wife Dr. Karen DeFazio, their children Domenic, and Sofia Mongillo of Southborough; Becky Mongillo and her husband Tom Moran, their children, Emily, and Abigale Moran of Harvard, MA; a sister, Diane DiCaprio of Southington, CT, a brother, Donald Mongillo and his wife Joan of Plantsville, CT; a nephew, Scott DiCaprio, 3 nieces, Dawn Perfetto, Deborah Watts and Darlene Ende. 

His funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday, February 7, 2017 at 11 AM at St. Anne Church, 20 Boston Road, Southborough. Internment will be in the Southborough Rural Cemetery.

The family wishes to extend their heartfelt thanks to the staff at Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital, Milford Regional Medical Center, Fresenius Kidney Care, and Salmon VNA for their expert and loving care.

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

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

(Obituary via Morris Funeral Home)

William A. ‘Fritz’ Wiedergott, 82, of Northborough and formerly of Southborough, died on Sunday, February 5, 2017 at UMass Medical Center in Worcester. He was the beloved husband of Sylvia (Bloch) Wiedergott for 60 years.

Born in Pennsburg, Pennsylvania, Fritz graduated from Allentown High School. Soon after he enlisted in the Navy, serving on the Destroyer the USS Stoddard during the Korean War. Upon his Honorable discharge, Fritz went on to attend Springfield College, graduating in 1958 with a Bachelor of Science in Physical Education.

For the next 40 years Fritz would become a popular and well respected member of the faculty at St. Mark’s School in Southborough. He taught in the math department, was the Director of Athletics, a trainer, and coach of the schools Varsity Soccer, Wrestling, and LaCrosse teams, where he amassed an impressive record. 

An avid Skeet Shooter, Fritz was a World Champion in individual and team events. His overall excellence in the sport resulted in Fritz’ induction into both the Massachusetts, and National Skeet Shooting Hall of Fame.

In addition to his wife Sylvia, he is survived by his children, Anita-Marie Edwardsen and her husband, Ronald; Teresa Wiedergott-Wilson and her husband, Steve; William A.Wiedergott, 3rd; Karl Wiedergott; Heather Cartier and her husband, Roland; his grandchildren, Kristine Hart, Kelly Edwardsen, Ryan Wilson, Hannah Wilson, and Chace Cartier.

All services will be private.

Memorial contributions may be sent in his memory to a charity of your choosing.

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

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

(Obituary via Morris Funeral Home)

Priscilla A.”Penny” (Meade) Flot, 86, of Westborough and formerly a long time resident of Southborough died on Monday, February 6, 2017 at Rose Monahan Hospice House in Worcester after an illness.

She was the beloved wife of the late Roland P. Flot for the past 63, who passed away last July.

Penny met her husband while working for Raytheon and after they married they moved to Southborough and raise their children. Priscilla worked for many years at the Yankee Gift Shop in Marlborough . She loved being a homemaker as she was very caring and always put others before herself. Penny enjoyed singing with the Sweet Adeline Singers and volunteering for St Matthew Church of Southborough where she was a member. 

She recently moved to the Highlands in Westborough and met many new friends and had a wonderful time participating in their many activities. Penny’s joyous and fun loving personality took her through the good and bad times of life and she will be missed by all who knew her.

She is survived by her children, Michael and his wife Rosalie of SC; Robert and his wife Debra of MA; Linda Krakowski and her husband Ben; Jennifer Surabian and her husband Edwin all of AZ; Stephanie Doyle and her husband Stewart of MA; a brother Warren Meade of MA; 12 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.

Visiting hours will be held on Friday, February 10 from 9 to 11AM at Morris Funeral Home, 40 Main Street, Southborough. A funeral home service will follow at 11:15 AM.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be sent in her memory to St. Matthew’s Church, 105 Highland St., Southborough, MA, 01772 or St Luke Church, Main St, Westborough, MA 01581

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

(Obituary via Morris Funeral Home)

Aldona ‘Alda’ B. Charbonnier, 103, of Southborough, formerly of Allston/Brighton passed away peacefully on Friday, February 10, 2017. Born March 11, 1913, she was Southborough’s eldest resident.

Alda was the beloved wife of the late Jules (Pete) Charbonnier, and is survived by her children, Robert and his wife Patricia of Hanson; Carol Lamson and her husband Lawrence of Southborough; Cherished Grandmother of:
Donna Campbell and her husband Keith; Linda Montiverdi and her husband Vincent; Sheryl Kemp and her late husband Steven; Lynne Adams her husband Thomas; Donna Hughes and her husband Brian; Robin Infusino & husband Robert; Joanne Hurley and her husband Paul; Kristen Charbonnier and her partner Michael Petrosevich; 13 Great Grandchildren and 3 Great-Great Grandchildren

Services will be held at Morris Funeral Home, 40 Main Street Southborough on Tuesday February 14 at 11 AM. Burial will be private.

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

(Obituary and image via Morris Funeral Home)