Obituaries

Jun 22, 2019

James Edward Coston “Buddy”, 76, of Hudson, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on Saturday, June 22, 2019, at UMass Medical Center, after a period of declining health. He leaves his devoted wife of over 43 years, Maria A. (Luz) Coston.

James was born in Belle Haven, Virginia, on March 24, 1943, one of 14 children...

Jun 21, 2019

Jose Braga, 47, a lifetime Hudson resident, passed away, on Friday, June 21, 2019, at UMass Medical Center in Worcester.

Jose is survived by his stepfather and mother, Warren S. and Maria Rosa (Moura Costa) Collins; 5 siblings, Rosa N. Doyle of Winchendon, MA, Stephen Braga of Sterling, Ma, Maggie Braga of Sterling,...

Jun 18, 2019

Antonio A. Chaves, 96, of Hudson, Ma passed away on Tuesday, June 18, 2019, after a period of declining health. He is reunited in heaven with his beloved wife, Ines De Chaves and his son, Jose Chaves.

Antonio was born on January 6, 1923, in Santa Maria, Azores, Portugal, the son of the...

Jun 16, 2019

Kerin A. (Valente) Gibbs, beloved wife, mother, sister, daughter, cousin, aunt, and friend, passed away peacefully, on Sunday, June 16, 2019, at UMass Medical Center in Worcester, surrounded by her family, after a courageous 8-year battle with breast cancer, at the age of 54. She will be dearly missed by her adoring family; husband of 21 years,...

Jun 15, 2019

Francis (Frank) P. O’Connell, 80, of Boylston, passed away unexpectedly at home, on Saturday, June 15, 2019.  He leaves his beloved wife of 57 years, Louise C. (Carpenito) O’Connell.  Frank is also survived by 5 children, Ken O’Connell and his wife Susan, Tom O’Connell and his wife Sue, Jim O’Connell and his wife Debbie, Cheryl Harris and her husband...

Jun 15, 2019

Francis "Frank" P. O'Connell, 80, of Boylston, MA, passed away unexpectedly at home on Saturday, June 15, 2019. Arrangements are still pending. Please check back later for service info.

Jun 14, 2019

Linda Joyce (Cox) Sleeper, 67, of Hudson, MA, passed away peacefully, on Friday, June 14, 2019, at Rose Monahan Hospice in Worcester, surrounded by her family after a period of declining health. She is reunited in heaven with her beloved husband, Ralph E. Sleeper, who predeceased her in 2008.

Linda is survived by her two children, Christopher...

Jun 10, 2019

Jean C. (Murphy) Simard, 83, of Hudson, passed away peacefully at home, on Monday, June 10, 2019, surrounded by her loving family, after a period of declining health. She is reunited in heaven with her beloved husband of 54 years, Rene R. Simard, who predeceased her in 2010.

Jean was born in Hudson,...

Jun 5, 2019

John C. Sousa, 56, of Hudson, passed away unexpectedly in Worcester, MA. All Services will be private. Arrangements have been entrusted  to the care of TIGHE HAMILTON REGIONAL FUNERAL HOME.

Jun 5, 2019

HUDSON- Michael V. Rimkus, 62, beloved eldest son of  Victor M. and Rosemary (MacPherson) Rimkus, and beloved father of  Tess Lily Rimkus,  died June 5 at Westboro Health Center, Westboro, following a short illness.

Michael graduated from Hudson High School in 1975, where he played football, basketball and track.  He was  a member of  the HHS Athletic...

Jun 2, 2019

Mehul H. Patel, 45, of Hudson, Ma, passed away unexpectedly at home, on Sunday June 2, 2019.

Mehul was born in Sunav, India on December 15, 1973, a son of Hasmukhbhai and Hansaben Patel. He was raised in India later immigrated to England, where he lived for several years before eventually immigrating to the United States.

Jun 2, 2019

Marjorie C. Gill, 91, a lifelong Hudson resident, passed away peacefully, on Sunday, June 2, 2019 at the Carlyle House in Framingham, Ma, after a period of declining health.

Marjorie was born on September 27, 1927, one of eight children of the late William E. and Mary M. (Jandron) Gill. She was raised...

Jun 2, 2019

Maria M. (Monteiro) Chaves, 76, of Hudson, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her beloved family on Sunday, June 2, 2019, after a period of declining health. She leaves behind her beloved husband of 57 years, Manuel S. Chaves.

Maria was born in Santa Maria, Azores, Portugal on April 1, 1943, one...

Jun 1, 2019

James  H. Trudeau, 70, of Northborough, MA, passed away unexpectedly at home, on Saturday June 1, 2019, one day short of his 71st birthday. He leaves his beloved companion of over 16 years, Paula A. Congdon.

Jim was born in Marlborough and raised in Hudson, a son of the late Harvey A. and...

May 31, 2019

Dorothy A. (“Dot”) Lattanzi, 83, of Hudson, Massachusetts passed with peace and grace on May 31, 2019 in Marlborough, MA with family members at her side. She is survived by her husband Leonard (“Len”), to whom she was married and devoted for 62 years; her son Michael (and wife Nancy) of Alpharetta, GA; daughter Dianne Crisan (and...

May 30, 2019

Victorino G. Melo, 85, of Hudson, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 30, 2019, at The Reservoir Center in Marlborough, Surrounded by his family, after a period of declining health. He is reunited in Heaven with his beloved wife of 59 years, Rita (Freitas) Melo, who predeceased him in 2013.

Victortino was born...

May 25, 2019

John "Jack" Anastas, 83, passed away peacefully on May 25th surrounded by his family.  He was born in Woburn, son of the late Madeline (Pandolph) and Harry Anastas.  He is predeceased by his brother Paul and sister-in-law Maddy Anastas.  He was a lifelong resident of the town of Hudson.

He leaves behind his wife of 57 years,...

May 21, 2019

Richard “Dick” E. Clemons, Sr., 67, of Marlborough, Ma, passed away peacefully, on Tuesday, May 21, 2019, at Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital in Westborough, surrounded by his loving family, after a period of declining health. He leaves behind his devoted wife of over 42 years, Diane E. (Grenon) Clemons.

Dick was born in Framingham,...

May 21, 2019

Jose M. Monteiro, 87, of Hudson, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 21, 2019, at Marlborough Hospital, Surrounded by his family after a period of declining health. He is reunited with his beloved wife of 32 years, Adelina (Resendes) Monteiro, who passed in 1990.

Jose was born in Santa Maria, Azores, Portugal, on...

May 18, 2019

Dorothy Marie (Curley) Barreira, 94, of Beverly, MA, formerly of Hudson, passed away peacefully, on Saturday, May 18, 2019, at Ledgewood Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center, with her family by her side, after a period of declining health. She is reunited in Heaven, with her beloved husband of 68 years, Mario Joseph Barreira, who predeceased her in...