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Roberta Rhodes, 82, died peacefully at home in Marlborough, MA on Tuesday, March 24, 2020. Roberta was born on September 23, 1937, in Pittston, PA, the daughter of the late Joseph and Blanche (Paluski) Kozloski. She was one of 7 children in a very tight knit family.  She graduated from Mercy College with a degree in nursing and specialized in Pediatrics and Pediatric Surgery, naturally motivated by helping those in need.  She was a sports fanatic and local tennis champion until...

Lucy A. (Sorrenti) Zagami, 87 of Marlborough and formerly of Watertown and Weston, MA, died on Wednesday, March 18, 2020 at home surrounded by her loving family. Lucy was predeceased by her husband of 58 years, Domenic “Tom” Zagami in 2011. Lucy was born in Belmont, MA on November 4, 1932, the daughter of the late James and Concetta (Bella) Sorrenti. She graduated from Belmont High School in 1950. She was the Office Manager for the family plumbing & heating business for...

Therese (Couture) Fleming, 83, died Monday March 16, 2020 after a long period of failing health.  She was the wife of the late Ralph Fleming who died in 2006.  They were married for 49 years.  Therese was born in Burlington VT, the daughter of the late Jean and Adrianne (Boule) Couture.      Mrs. Fleming worked for many years as a medical secretary for Dr. Charles Rosenbaum in Marlborough.  She enjoyed cooking and crafts of any kind, particularly...

  Lucy M. Underkoffler, 87 of Marlborough, died peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, March 10, 2020. Lucy was born in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, on December 16, 1932, the daughter of the late Louis and Rosina (Lunnoui) Castello. Lucy was the widow of Gene R. Underkoffler, who died in 2014, after 57 years of marriage. She was a dedicated, loving, and selfless wife and mother.  She enjoyed bingo, shopping, loved, and was loved by, her many friends,...

Robert J. “Gooch” Goocher died unexpectedly Tuesday March 3, 2020.  He is survived by a daughter Shannon Goocher of Hudson NH. He was predeceased by his daughter Cassandra Rose in 2007. He was born in Framingham the son of Robert J. Goocher of Marlborough and the late Linda Oberg. Besides his daughter and father he is survived by his girlfriend Rebecca Plouffe of Lancaster and many extended family and friends. Gooch was a motorcycle enthusiast and enjoyed riding his Harley...

Marlborough, Mary Elizabeth “Betty” (LeBlanc) Hoban, 100, passed away on Thursday, February 27, 2020 at The Reservoir Center in Marlborough. Betty was born in Petit-De-Grat NS Canada on November 19, 1919, the daughter of Simon and Marie (Bois) LeBlanc. She was the widower of Frederick J. Hoban who died in 1972. Betty was also predeceased by her 8 brothers and 2 sisters. She retired from Raytheon Co. after 40 years.  Even though Aunt Betty had no children of her own there...

Doris G. Rosko, 89, passed away peacefully at Beaumont Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center in Northborough on February 26, 2020, surrounded by her family. Born in Marlborough, MA on April 22, 1930, Doris was the daughter of the late Alphonse and Georgianna (Lanoue) Thivierge. Doris was predeceased by her beloved husband of 68 years, Michael J. Rosko Sr., who passed in 2018. She was an avid birder, gardener and lover of the outdoors.  You could find Doris tending to her flower...

      Carole L. (Vlass) Silva died Monday Feb. 24, 2020 after a long period of failing health.  She was the wife of the late David Silva who predeceased her by only three days.  She was born in Marlborough, the daughter of the late Norman and Edith (Anctil) Vlass and lived here all of her life.       Mrs. Silva worked as an operator for the former New England Telephone in Marlborough for many years.  She also worked a a period of time as a...

  Nancy H. (Holyoke) Vorce, 82, died unexpectedly, but peacefully, Saturday Feb. 22, 2020. She lived life fully, enjoying every occasion to get together with family and friends.  A Boston sports fan, she was kind, caring, silly, mischievous, and loved by all. She was married for 60 years to the late Arnold Vorce, who died of Alzheimer's in 2018. The daughter of the late Waldo and Adelaide (Faunce) Holyoke, she was born and lived in Marlborough most of her life. She is...

     David Silva, 81, died Friday Feb. 21 after a period of failing health.  He was the husband of Carole (Vlass) Silva of Marlborough who would join him in heaven only three days later.  He was born in Marlborough the son of the late Manuel and Mary (D'Amico) Silva and lived here most of his life.        David graduated Marlborough High School class of 1955 and went on to join the United States States Navy , serving until 1959 and later...