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Local Obituaries for Hudson, MA, Middlesex County & Surrounding Areas

Judith C. (Olson) Duncan

Judith C. (Olson) Duncan

Dec 4, 2023

Judy Duncan, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on December 4, 2023, in Marlborough, MA. She was born on November 24, 1939, in Mattapan, MA, to the late Clifton N. Olson and Lillian M. (Hurley) Olson.Judy cherished spending time with her loved ones and family was very important to her.  She created...

Joseph B. Andrade, Jr.

Joseph B. Andrade, Jr.

Dec 3, 2023

Joseph B. Andrade, Jr., 81, of Hardwick, MA, passed away on Sunday December 3, 2023, at Baystate Wing Hospital in Palmer, MA. He was born on July 5, 1942 in Marlborough, MA to the late Joseph B. Andrade, Sr. and Lena F. (Mello) Andrade. Joseph was a long-time resident of Hardwick, but was raised in Marlborough, MA, and also lived...

Lilith E. Chartrand

Lilith E. Chartrand

Nov 27, 2023

Lilith (Pat) Chartrand, lifelong resident of Hudson, MA, loving wife, beloved mother, grandmother, and longtime waitress, passed away peacefully on November 27, 2023, at Care One At Concord. She was born on February 10, 1940, in Marlborough, MA to the late Edwin and Emeline (Mossman) Brown. She was the beloved wife of the late Roland J. Chartrand who died in...

Aaron Reifowitz

Aaron Reifowitz

Nov 26, 2023

Aaron Reifowitz, 91, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 26th, 2023. He was born and raised in New York and served in the New York National Guard before moving to Hudson and starting a family. Aaron was a master printer who worked for Hudson Printing and American Can Company before starting his own business. He opened a service station on...

Frank J. Souza, Jr.

Frank J. Souza, Jr.

Nov 25, 2023

Wentworth, NH and Hudson MA – Frank J. Souza Jr. ,73, died November 25, 2023 at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Ctr. In Lebanon NH, due to complications from diabetes and heart failure.

He was born March 28, 1950 in Hudson MA, the son of Dina (Calvao) and Frank Souza Sr.

Frank graduated from Hudson High School in 1968 where he played...

Jose M. Afonso

Jose M. Afonso

Nov 24, 2023

Jose M. Afonso, 71, of Marlborough, MA, passed on Friday November 24, 2023, at The Reservoir Center for Health and Rehabilitation in Marlborough, MA.

Jose leaves his sons John Afonso and his partner Siri of Manchester, NH, Christopher Afonso and his partner Francine of Leominster, MA, and Jeffrey Afonso of Worcester, MA; brother Mario Afonso; sisters Maria and Olga; and...

Andrew L. LaFrance

Andrew L. LaFrance

Nov 22, 2023

Drew loved the outdoors, especially fishing and hanging out by the fire with friends.   Drew loved family get togethers with grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins. Drew especially loved his two wonderful children, Ryder (5) and Vaeda (4). He was happiest when playing with them. You could just see his face light up. He was a good father who tried...

Edward L. Gogolin, Jr.

Edward L. Gogolin, Jr.

Nov 20, 2023

Edward (Larry) Lawrence Gogolin, age 86, passed away on November 20, 2023, surrounded byfamily. He lived in Sudbury, Bolton, and most recently Lancaster MA.

Larry was married to Jean K. Gogolin (Westfield, NJ) from 1960 to 1981 and is survived by their3 children, Pamela (Needham), Brian (Hopkinton) and his wife Carolyn, and Karen (WestOrange, NJ) and her husband John, as...

Steven B. Johnson

Steven B. Johnson

Nov 18, 2023

Steven Benjamin Johnson of Longmont, CO died on November 18, 2023 after a two-year battle with metastatic melanoma. He was 47 years old. 



Steven graduated from Ipswich High School in 1994 and Indiana University in 1998 where he was photo editor of the Indiana Daily Student. Photography continued to be an active hobby for Steven until his death. At IU Steven took...

Jose M. Matos

Jose M. Matos

Nov 17, 2023



On Friday, November 17, 2023 Jose Manuel Silva Ferreira de Matos passed away peacefully at the age of 85.  He was born in Beca Boticas Portugal on January 4, 1938.  He was the 5th oldest of 8 children born to his mother Maria Amelia de Silva and his father Miguel Joaquim Ferreira de Matos.  He is survived by his...

John K. Snyder

John K. Snyder

Nov 13, 2023

John Snyder, age 72, passed peacefully surrounded by his family and friends at home on November 13, 2023. John is survived by his devoted wife and companion of 36 years, Julie, and loving daughters, Tracy and Nikki, Anacristina Maia, his 5 siblings and their beloved spouses, and his many nieces, nephews, and their families.

John completed his B.S. in Chemistry...

Donald A. Ahlman

Donald A. Ahlman

Nov 13, 2023

Donald A. Ahlman, 75, of Hudson, MA, passed away unexpectedly on November 13th 2023, from what we (his three children) believe was from a broken heart from the loss of our mother, his loving wife, less than five months ago.

Donald (aka Biffy; Donnie), was born in Lowell, MA on October 9, 1948, and was raised in Wayland, MA, the...

Barbara Mungeam

Barbara Mungeam

Nov 11, 2023

Barbara A. Rimkus Mungeam , 88 of Hudson, passed away peacefully on 11/11/23 after a long illness. Barbara was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years Alan L Mungeam in 2021. She was the daughter of the late Victor and Anna Rimkus, also of Hudson.

Barbara was a lifelong learner. She graduated from Hudson High School, Worcester Junior...

Frederick J. Kerwin

Frederick J. Kerwin

Nov 11, 2023

Frederick J. Kerwin of Hudson, 87 years old died on Veterans Day Saturday November 11th,2023 after a period of declining health.

Fred is predeceased by his Wife of 62 years Lucille Kerwin and is survived by sons Robert Kerwin and his wife Diane Kerwin of Groton, MA, Brian Kerwin and his partner Sandy Swanfeldt of Northborough, MA as well as four...

Faustino D. Alexandre

Faustino D. Alexandre

Nov 11, 2023

Faustino D. Alexandre passed away peacefully on November 11, 2023, in Hudson, Massachusetts. He was the beloved husband of Maria de Fatima Alexandre, also of Hudson, MA.

He was born on June 3, 1943, in Arelho, Obidos, Portugal, to Sebastiao Alexandre and Rosaria (Clementina) Alexandre.Faustino worked as an assembler at General Motors until 1989. Following his time at General Motors,...

Charles L. Wilkins

Charles L. Wilkins

Nov 10, 2023

Charles L. Wilkins, peacefully passed away on November 10, 2023, at Rose Monahan Hospice in Worcester, MA. He was surrounded by his family during his final moments. Born on January 11, 1929, in his hometown of Hudson, MA, Charlie lived a life filled with love, laughter, and hard work.Charlie dedicated much of his life to his career at Carter Manufacturing where...

Richard J. Brown

Richard J. Brown

Nov 5, 2023

Richard J. Brown, 79, passed away on Sunday, November 5, 2023. He leaves his beloved wife of 40 years, Judith L. (Hammond) Brown.

Richard was born and raised in Billerica, MA, son of the late Warren and Elaine (Cram) Brown. He attended local schools and was a graduate of Billerica High School. Richard was...

Charles L. Coggins, III

Charles L. Coggins, III

Nov 3, 2023

Charles L. Coggins III, 77, (“Charlie from Hudson”) passed away on Friday, November 3, 2023.  He leaves his beloved wife of 56 years, Judith L. (Ferranti) Coggins.

Charlie was born in Plymouth, Massachusetts and raised in Hudson, MA son of Frances Silvestri. He was raised by his maternal grandparents, Anne and Leo Coggins.  He...

William Alan Weiblen

William Alan Weiblen

Oct 30, 2023

William Alan Weiblen, affectionately known as Bill, 79, passed away on Sunday, October 29, 2023 at his residence at Tatnuck Park in Worcester.  Born in Brian, OH on May 26, 1944 to William and Ilah (Anderson) Weiblen.

Bill was a dedicated husband to his late wife, Barbara, and cherished his family, church and many...

Maurice P. Renaud

Maurice P. Renaud

Oct 29, 2023

Marlborough, MA

Maurice P. Renaud, 84, of Marlborough, MA, formerly of Hudson, MA, died on Sunday, October 29, 2023. He was the beloved husband of 57 ½ years to the late Barbara L. (Downey) Renaud who died in March of 2023.

Maurice is survived by his two sons, Mark D....