All Obituaries

Frederick W. Allen Sr., 79, of Marlborough died Wednesday, June 7, 2023. He was the son of the late Leon and Gertrude (Cox) Allen and husband to Carol (Barbetti) Allen. Fred was in the Army, stationed in Germany for some time, as a Missile Control Launcher in a “Mobile” Low Yield Nuclear Weapons Battery. Fred and Carol were married on May 12, 1967 in Berlin, Massachusetts. They just celebrated their 56th wedding anniversary. Hunting and fishing were two of Fred’s favorite...

Robert D. Pelletier, 75, formerly of Hudson, died Saturday, June 3, 2023, after a brief illness. He was son of the late Victor and Lucille (Lavasseur) Pelletier and brother of the late Claire Pelletier. Robert had degrees from Biscayne University in Miami, Florida and an MLS from Florida State University in Tallahassee, Florida. He worked at the Marlborough Public Library and retired from National Grid in 2013 where he was employed for over 25 years. He lived in Marlborough for a number of...

Phyllis Ann Cain (Litchfield) was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend. She left this world on May 30th, 2023, surrounded by her children at the age of 90 after long medical battles.  She was a fighter to the very end. Phyllis was born to Harold and Loretta Litchfield on April 11th, 1933, in Marlboro, Mass.  After graduation from Marlboro High School, she married Richard (Dick) Leon Cain.  Phyllis met Dick at Lyonhurst Roller Rink in...

Florence (Jeffrey) Freitas, 86, of Hudson, MA, died Monday, May 29, 2023.  She was daughter of the late Oliver and Norma (Prevost) Jeffrey and wife of the late Antone Freitas, Jr. She was predeceased by her brother, Maurice Jeffrey. Everyone who met her agreed that Florence was the most positive person they knew. She always looked for the best in people and never had a negative word to say about anyone. With her bright smile and sunny disposition, she easily made...

Carl Arabic Holm, age 76, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 28, 2023. Carl was born in Gardner, MA on September 17, 1946. He was the son of Helen and Carl Holm. He was preceded in death by his devoted wife, Karen and his parents. Carl is survived by his wife, Joanne, his children Joseph Holm and his wife, Ann, and Deborah Smith; his grandchildren Nicole Ricard and her husband, Kenneth; Rachel Drane and her husband, Joshua; Dylan Holm and his partner, Bethany Ingram. Carl grew up in...

Regina (Dalicandro) Davis formerly of Newton passed peacefully with her loving husband, Gene, by her side.   Regina and Gene enjoyed 60 years together and were blessed with 4 children Linda Chupinski and her husband Chip, Robert Davis and his wife Mieka, Gina Mulvaney and her husband Bob and her late son Jeff. Her greatest love was being Grammi to her 18 grandchildren Kaitlyn, Alyssa, Michael, Kristine, Samantha, Joseph, Cassandra, Janelle, Bobby, Elliana, Eric, Jared, Kathleen,...

A lifelong resident of Marlboro, Bill was a devoted brother, son and uncle to his entire family. He is survived by his brother Fred Coggins and his wife Zita, of Northbridge; his sister Christine Cote, and brother James, both of Marlboro. In addition to his siblings, he leaves his nieces and nephews.  Having no children of his own, he considered them very much his surrogate children and loved them dearly. They include Aarron, of Virginia; Ashley (Casey) of Northbridge, Jesse (Laura) of...

Julia Mary Jessica Daley, 29, of Acton, died unexpectedly on Thursday, May 25, 2023.  She was the adored daughter of Rosie (DuPont) Hunter and her step-father, Rocky Hunter. She was pre- deceased by her father Paul N. Daley , her infant brother Jesse Daley, and her infant sister Shirley Daley.  Julia was a miracle from the start. She was born weighing just over one pound and 15 weeks prematurely. She overcame all obstacles in her way to become the best mommy ever to her 3...

Herbert J. Simpson, 90, of Marlborough, died Monday, May 22, 2023, at Rose Monahan Hospice in Worcester. He was the son of the late William Simpson and Ada M. Garlitz Simpson. He is survived by his wife Dawn Thompson Simpson, of 17 years, son Herbert Simpson Jr and his wife Lois Simpson, and stepson Scott Thompson. Herbert was predeceased by his late wives Catherine Simpson and Marjorie Simpson, brother William Simpson, and sisters Dolores O’Brian and Helen Drew. Herbert served 22...

Claudette M. LaCroix,92, of Marlboro, Ma, passed on to join her husband, family, and friends on Friday, May 12, 2023 at St. Patrick's Manor in Framingham, Ma. Claudette was born in Marlboro, MA and was the daughter of the late Roland N. and Dora (Bouvier)Dessein, wife of the late Richard P. LaCroix, and sister of the late Suzanne C. Seariac. Claudette is survived by her five children. Her sons David LaCroix and his wife Marsha of Hubbardston, John LaCroix and his wife Evelyn of...