All Obituaries

Lucia (Pfeiffer) (Druppel) Callahan September 2, 1924 - October 16, 2018   Lucia Callahan passed away peacefully at the age of 94 in the quiet of the morning Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts October 16, 2018   Born September 2, 1924 in Linz, Austria to parents Karoline (Banovics) & Karl Pfeiffer, Lucy’s life story is one of a true survivor.  Making the most of her life with family and friends brought her happiness and a full life.  The devoted mother of five;...

Douglas P. Howlett, 78, of Southbridge, formerly of Hudson, MA, passed away peacefully at home, with his loving family by his side on Saturday, November 10, 2018. He is reunited in heaven with his beloved wife Carol Ann (Pratt) Howlett. Relatives and friends are invited to a period of calling hours from 1 pm until 3 pm, followed by a Celebration of his life at 3 pm on Saturday, November 24, 2018, at TIGHE HAMILTON REGIONAL FUNERAL HOME, 50 Central St., Hudson, MA. Burial will be held...

Joseph Richard (Dick) Smith, 85, of Hudson passed away Tuesday night, November 6, 2018, from pancreatic cancer. He is survived by his two sons and their wives: Stephen Smith and Diane of Hudson and Ken Smith and Carolyn of Royal Palm Beach, Florida. Dick was born October 29, 1933 in Rhode Island, the elder of two sons born to Joseph H. and Hazel E. Smith. He was raised in Providence, where he graduated in 1951 from LaSalle Academy. Afterward he attended Rhode Island Radio School,...

Joyce M. (Manning) Derosier, 77 of Hudson, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, November 8, 2018, after a period of declining health. Joyce, the oldest of four children of the late James Joseph and Lilian M. (Davison) Manning, was born on August 10, 1941, in Newport, R.I. Joyce was raised in Newport and following high school spent much of her early adulthood living the nomadic life across the country and abroad as a military wife, raising her son along...

Robert “Bob” A. DeBoalt, 63, of Hudson, passed away peacefully at home, on Thursday, November 8, 2018, with his beloved family by his side, after a period of declining health. He leaves behind his beloved wife of thirteen years, Yolanda F. Stafford. Bob was born on March 13, 1955, in Stuttgart, Germany, a son of Barbara L. (Libby) Sleeper and the late Richard F. DeBoalt. Bob spent much of his childhood in Boylston, MA and following high school he attended Worcester Polytechnical...

Dorothy May Perry (90) of Northborough passed away peacefully on Thursday September 20th surrounded by her family. Dorothy, the daughter of Joseph and Eva Rydant (Collette) was born in Scotia NY and grew up in Saugus and Hudson Ma. Dorothy was the 2nd youngest of  9 children and is survived by her brother Lou Rydant of Northborough and sister Lorrie Goodrich of Schenectady NY.  along with many, many nieces and nephews. Dorothy was the wife of George Perry who predeceased her in...

Adam F. Iacobucci August 17, 1927 – November 3, 2018   Adam F. Iacobucci, 91 of Hudson passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 3, 2018, at Beaumont Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Northborough, surrounded by his loving family.  He leaves his beloved wife of 65 years, Rose L. (Timledge) Iacobucci. Adam was born in Clinton, MA on August 17, 1927, the second of four children of the late Giovanni and Rose (DiNicola) Iacobucci of Carrito, Italy.  Adam...

Frederick W. Madden, 87, of Hudson passed away unexpectedly, on Friday, November 2, 2018, at Norwood Hospital, with his loving family by his side. He leaves behind his beloved wife of 66 years, Mildred A. (Hill) Madden. Fred was born on November 23, 1930 a son of the late Frederick H. Madden and Eunice (Dean) Madden Gilles. He was a lifelong resident of Hudson, MA and after graduating from Hudson High School, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps, proudly serving his country in...

Antonio C. Braga, 65, of Hudson, MA, passed away peacefully at UMass Medical Center in Worcester, on Thursday, November 1, 2018, surrounded by his loving family. He leaves behind his beloved wife Josefina G. (Faria) Braga. Antonio was born on November 27, 1952 in Santa Maria, Azores, Portugal, a son of the late Jose V. and Maria (Chaves) Braga. Antonio immigrated to Hudson in 1966 and later moved to California from 1977 until 1989 and eventually returned to Hudson after spending a year in...

Richard “Rich” Michael LaCoy, 41, of Hudson, formerly of Waltham, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, October 30, 2018. Richard was born on August 5, 1977, a beloved son of Richard J. and Deborah A. (Gledhill) LaCoy. Rich was raised and spent most of his childhood in Waltham, but has been in Hudson, MA for the past 25 years. He worked as a triaxle driver for Manning Landscaping in Boxborough. Proud of his New England roots, Rich was an avid fan of the local sports teams and...