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Virginia G. (Kemp) Padula, 88 of Marlborough died on Sunday, September 25, 2022 at UMass Memorial Medical Center in Worcester. Virginia was born in Advocate Harbour, N.S. Canada in 1933. The daughter of the late Edward and Merna (Morris) Kemp. She came to the United States at the age of 3. She married Pasquale “Pat” Padula in 1951. Over the years she worked in Hotel Management for the Best Western in Marlborough, she was the Maître D’ at Monticello’s and also...

Matthew Francis Hanley, Jr., 76, of Marlboro, MA passed away peacefully, after a courageous battle with cancer, on Sunday, September 18, 2022, at the Beaumont Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center in Westborough, MA. Matthew was born in Boston and raised in Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts. He was the son of the late Matthew Francis Hanley, Sr., and Mary (Pittman) Hanley of Jamaica Plain. He attended Our Lady of Lourdes in Jamaica Plain, St. Thomas Aquinas High School, and Northeastern...

Shannon M. Bowser, 38, of Worcester MA, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, September 15, 2022. Shannon was born in Framingham MA, and grew up in Marlborough, MA, attending Marlborough High School. She is a daughter of the late Dennis Bowser of Hudson; and late Maureen Bowser of Hopkinton. Shannon is survived by three wonderful and loving children Kasey, Madison, and Alex; nephew Caleb, brother Shawn Bowser of Hudson, sister Sarah Bowser of GA, aunt Kathleen Kelly of Marlborough as well...

Lorraine Lianne Berry, 91, of Hudson, MA, died Monday, September 12, 2022, after a short illness. She was born December 26, 1930 in New Bedford, MA to the late Arthur Goguen and Flore Fortier Goguen. In addition to her parents, Lorraine was preceded in death by her loving husband of 64 years, James F. Berry. Lorraine is survived by her five children, Michael J. Berry and wife Maureen of Concord, MA, Robert D. Berry and wife Deborah of Sarasota, FL, Joseph A. Berry and wife Kathleen of...

Andreas Tsanatelis, 87 of Marlborough died on Tuesday, August 30, 2022, at Marlborough Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Andy was born in Pentalofos, Greece, the son of the late, Alexandros and Vasilik (Salamanis) Tsanatelis. Andy worked the Marlborough Diamond Shoe Factory and retired from Rockport Shoe in 2000. He was a 50-year member of the Marlborough Chapter, Order of the AHEPA and a member of the Marlborough ITAM. He is survived by his daughters, Bette-Jane Mallozzi and her...

Lee Chester Garron (Framingham, MA)- better known as Chet, but also known as pops, grandpops, and coach, passed away at age 83 on August 23, 2022. He was born on November 8, 1938, in Marks, Mississippi and was the second oldest of 10 brothers and sisters. He and his family moved from MS to Argo, IL where he spent most of his youth and teenage years. Chet then moved to Boston, MA. There he earned his Master’s degree from Cambridge College and went on to hold many professional positions:...

Holly Francine Gould, age 53 died unexpectedly and peacefully on August 18, 2022 in Pompano Beach, Florida. Holly was a 1987 graduate of Marlborough High School but went on to live in Florida.  There she worked at, then later owned, and operated the Farmer’s Market Restaurant.  She then became an LPN working at a Veteran’s Clinic.  More recently, she returned to her passion which was cooking, especially for her family and friends. Holly is survived by her brother...

Shirley Ann (Cormier) Fletcher, 87 of Marlborough died on Tuesday, August 16, 2022, at Knollwood Nursing Center in West Boylston surrounded by her loving family. Shirley was born in Fitchburg, MA, the daughter of the late Gilbert and Olive (LeBlanc) Cormier. She graduated from St. Bernards in Fitchburg, Class of ’53. She was predeceased by her husband of 57 years, Richard F. Fletcher in 2015. Shirley served in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve from 1954 -1957. She enjoyed working with...

Ferdinand A Scerra Jr passed away peacefully on August 11, 2022. He was 88. He is survived by his wife Norma(Baldelli). Sons Robert, James, Timothy & Patrick. Daughters Carol (Donald Claybrook) and Kathleen (James Davis). Grandchildren – Stephen Claybrook, Ryan Davis, Brittany, Tyler & Meaghan Scerra. Great grandchildren – Nathanial Scerra, Aracely and Adrian DeJesus. And sister Geraldine Rabidou. Fred is predeceased by his parents Ferdinand Sr & Josephine (Grasso)...

John Francis Grogan, 77, a lifelong resident of Marlborough died peacefully after a brief battle with cancer.  Born in Marlborough to the late John T. and Elsie (Brigham) Grogan, he attended the Marlborough Public Schools and graduated from Marian High School in 1963.  John graduated from Suffolk University in 1968 and then went on to earn a M.S. in Chemistry from the College of the Holy Cross in 1970, a M. Education from Worcester State College in 1972, and a M.S. in Fire...