Obituaries

Oct 4, 2023

Martha L. (Lappen) Pfeiffer, 67, of Stow, Massachusetts, passed away at her home on Wednesday October 4, 2023, surrounded by family. She was the beloved wife of James Pfeiffer and dedicated mother of son Max. Martha’s determination to live fully despite a diagnosis of cancer has been an inspiration to family and friends alike.

Martha was born...

Oct 4, 2023

Hudson, MA

Richard J. Simoes, 83, a lifelong resident of Hudson, MA, died on Wednesday, October 4, 2023 at UMASS Memorial Marlborough Hospital in Marlborough, MA. He was the beloved husband of the late Anne M. (Gill) Simoes who died in 2019.

Richard leaves his son Richard C. Simoes of Hudson, MA and his daughter...

Oct 2, 2023

Timothy J. Higgins, 74, of Southborough, MA, formerly of Brookline, MA, passed away on Monday October 2, 2023, at UMass Medical Center, University Campus, in Worcester, MA. He was the beloved and devoted husband of 52 years to Diane (Thornton) Higgins.

Timothy was born in Boston, MA, son of the late Francis and Mary (Leahy) Higgins. He...

Sep 29, 2023

Diane C. (Cafferata) Bachtell, a resident of Stow, MA, and formerly of Belmont, VT and Wethersfield, CT, passed away peacefully on September 29th, at the age of 87.

A devoted daughter, wife, mother, mother-in-law, and grandmother, Diane guided her family with knowledge, passion, and determination.  She lived by the motto “Live, Love, Laugh, and Learn,” everyday.

Sep 23, 2023

William Davis of Berlin, MA passed away at home with his wife, Beth, at his side. He was 77 years old.

Bill was born in Boston, MA, to Charles H. and Alice L. (Roach) Davis on December 31, 1945. He grew up in Lexington and Stow, attending Nashoba Valley Technical HS. Bill’s understanding of animals, and his...

Sep 18, 2023

Sandra L. (Smith) Woodin, 72, of Stafford Springs, CT, formerly of Holliston, MA, Hudson, MA and Marlborough, MA, passed away peacefully on September 18, 2023 at home surrounded by her loving family. She leaves her husband Richard A. Woodin Jr. of Stafford Springs, CT.

Sandra was born in North Conway, NH and spent time residing...

Sep 15, 2023

Romana Barros DeOliveira was born to Maria de Siqueira and Severino Nogueira Barros in Afogados da Ingazeira, Brazil in 1932.  Her early life was spent on the family farm helping to care for her many siblings, of which she was the eldest. She married her great love, Jose, in 1953, and they moved to São Paulo to start their...

Sep 15, 2023

Hudson, MA

Thomas Potter (Tom) Stirlen of Hudson passed away peacefully on Friday, September 15, 2023. Tom was born on June 1, 1947, in New Jersey, a son of the late William L. and Doris (Potter) Stirlen. He spent his early childhood in New Jersey and later moved to Marlboro, Massachusetts. He graduated from Marlboro High School...

Sep 14, 2023

Mark R. Shaye,  58, of Bolton, MA, passed away at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston on September 14, 2023, after a long, courageous battle against leukemia. He leaves his wife of 28 years, Susan (Anderson) Shaye of Bolton, MA.

Mark was born in Manchester, CT, the son of Norman and Madeline (Keil) Shaye. Among other personal...

Sep 9, 2023

Elaine D. (Matthews) Baker, 88, of Marlborough, MA and former long-time resident of Hudson, MA, died on Saturday, September 9, 2023 at UMASS Medical Center, University Campus in Worcester, MA. She was the beloved wife of 40 years to the late Charles R. Baker who died in 1995.

Elaine was born in Boston, MA,...