Obituaries

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

George A. DeSantis

George A. DeSantis

Sep 13, 2024

George A. “Chip” DeSantis, 81, of Bolton passed away unexpectedly at his home. He was the devoted husband of Mary Ellen (Eklund) DeSantis. They had been married for 53 years.

Chip was born in Marlborough, MA to August “George” DeSantis and Gladys (Still) DeSantis. He was raised in Hudson, MA and graduated from Hudson High School with the class of 1961....

Joseph Kevin Fitzgerald

Joseph Kevin Fitzgerald

Sep 11, 2024

Joseph Kevin Fitzgerald, 80, of Hudson, MA, passed away in his home on September 11, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of fifty-two years to Rosemary E. (Regan) Fitzgerald, also of Hudson, MA.

Kevin was born in Newark, NJ, on March 29, 1944, to his late parents James Fitzgerald and Elizabeth (McGuigan) Fitzgerald. He was raised...

Richard E. Cunningham, Sr.

Richard E. Cunningham, Sr.

Sep 10, 2024

Richard E. Cunningham Sr., 95, of Hudson, MA, passed on Tuesday, September 10, 2024, with his loving family by his side. He was the beloved husband of 49 years to his late wife Jane E. (Frawley) Cunningham.

Richard was born in Randolph, MA, on May 13, 1929, to his late parents Charles Cunningham and Mary (O'Leary) Cunningham. He was raised in...

Mary V. Millett

Mary V. Millett

Sep 9, 2024

Mary V. (Sims) Millett, 101, of Hudson, MA, died at her residence surrounded by her loving family on Monday, September 9, 2024. She was the beloved wife of the late Charles E. Millett Jr. who died in 2013 after 70 years of marriage.

Mary was born and raised in South Barre, MA, daughter of the late William and Mary (Middleton) Sims....

Marsha M. Duprez

Marsha M. Duprez

Sep 8, 2024

Marsha M. (Stankard) Duprez, 88, of Marlborough, MA, former longtime resident of Hudson, MA, passed away on September 8, 2024 at UMASS Memorial Medical Center, University Campus in Worcester, MA. 

Marsha was born and raised in Waltham, MA, daughter of the late Paul and Albertine (LeVasseur) Stankard. She attended local schools and was a graduate of Saint Mary’s High School in...

Kristine G. Cunningham

Kristine G. Cunningham

Sep 7, 2024

Kristine G. (Arel) Cunningham, 54, of Hudson, MA, passed on Saturday, September 7, 2024. She was the loving wife of eighteen years to the late Richard E. Cunningham, Jr., also of Hudson, MA, who passed in 2023.

Kristine was born in Manchester, NH, on November 24, 1969, to her parents Ronald A. Arel of Manchester, NH, and Betty A. (Turcotte) Arel....

Helio M. Bairos

Helio M. Bairos

Sep 6, 2024

Helio M. Bairos

November 30, 1951 — September 6, 2024

Hudson, MA

 

Helio M. Bairos, 72, of Hudson, MA, passed away on Friday, September 6, 2024 surrounded by his loving family.

Helio was born and raised in Terceira, the Azores of Portugal, son of the late Joao Chaves Bairos and Maria C. (Monteiro) Bairos. He emigrated to the United States in 1974 settling in...

Virginio Lopes Pacheco

Virginio Lopes Pacheco

Sep 5, 2024

Virginio Lopes Pacheco, 91 years old of Hudson, MA passed away on September 5, 2024 at Brigham & Women’s Hospital in Boston, MA.

 Virginio was born on March 10, 1933 in Santa Maria, Acores in Portugal. He lived there with his late mother, Maria Lopes Pacheco and his late father, Jose Tavares Pacheco. He spent his younger years in Santa Maria,...

Teresa M. DeLuca

Teresa M. DeLuca

Sep 4, 2024

Teresa M. DeLuca, 67, of Hudson, MA, passed away on Wednesday, September 4, 2024, at the Reservoir Center in Marlborough, MA, surrounded by her loving family.

Teresa was born in New York, NY, daughter of the late Mario and Anna (Pesce)DeLuca. She was raised in Saddle Brook, NJ attending local schools and graduated from Saddlebrook High School. Following high school, she...

Maria Rosa Bairos

Maria Rosa Bairos

Sep 2, 2024

Maria Rosa Bairos

January 7, 1941 – September 2, 2024

Hudson, MA

Maria Rosa Bairos, 83, of Hudson, MA, passed away on Monday, September 2, 2024.

Maria Rosa was born and raised in Santa Maria, the Azores of Portugal, daughter of the late Manuel and Maria (Sousa) Bairos. She emigrated to the United States in 1969 along with her family settling in Hudson, MA....

Bernard J. Mikula

Bernard J. Mikula

Sep 2, 2024

Bernard (Bernie) J. Mikula, beloved husband, devoted family member, and veteran, passed away on September 2nd, 2024, at the Boston Medical Center. He was 87 years old. Born on October 24, 1936, to Alexander and Josephine (Papia) Mikula in Somerville, Massachusetts. Bernie’s early years were spent in Waltham, Massachusetts, where he attended local schools and graduated from Waltham High School...

John "Jack" F. Sullivan

John "Jack" F. Sullivan

Sep 1, 2024

John “Jack” Frederick Sullivan

October 10, 1949 – September 1, 2024 

John “Jack” Frederick Sullivan, 74, of Maynard, died on September 1, 2024 at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston.  

Jack grew up in Johnson City, NY and attended Tri-State University in Indiana where he received his degree in Engineering. He lived in Chicago for some time while enrolled in the GE...

Shirley L. Bausch

Shirley L. Bausch

Aug 30, 2024

Shirley L. (Mills) Bausch, 91, of Hudson, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 30, 2024 in the comfort of her home. Shirley was predeceased by her childhood sweetheart and husband of 70 years, Robert A. Bausch who died in September 2021. She often shared her memories of a handsome young boy who rode his bike by her house incessantly, hoping...

James G. Castano

James G. Castano

Aug 29, 2024

James G. Castano (Jim), 84, Hudson, passed away on August 29, 2024. 

Jim was born on October 16, 1939 to Frances (Nicolazzo) Castano and Frank Castano and raised in West Newton, MA. He graduated from Newton High School, Class of 1957, with his lifelong love, Josephine (Gentile) Castano, who became his wife of 67 years. 

In addition to Jo, Jim is survived...

William J. "Billy" Grasso

William J. "Billy" Grasso

Aug 26, 2024

William J. "Billy" Grasso, 63, of Marlborough, MA, and Sandwich, MA, passed away on Monday, August 26, 2024.

Billy was born in Marlborough, MA, on January 17, 1961, to his late parents William James Grasso and Judith Carol (Johnson).

Billy is survived by his brothers Thomas Grasso, and James Grasso and his longtime partner Tori McGinnes; his sisters Cathy Grier and her...

Frederick Randall Dusseault

Frederick Randall Dusseault

Aug 24, 2024

Frederick R. Dusseault, 73, formerly of Hudson, MA, and a resident of 40 years in Stow, MA passed away after a tragic accident while working on his waterfront property on Saturday, August 24, 2024. He was the beloved husband of Michele M (Schrager)Dusseault, the beloved father of Jeremy P. Dusseault of Hudson, MA and beloved son-in-law of Joseph D. Schrager...

David "Rocky" Zina

David "Rocky" Zina

Aug 24, 2024

Hudson has lost a true champion. David Zina, known to all as Rocky, passed away on Saturday August 24th, surrounded by his family in the comfort of his home after a period of declining health. He was the cherished son of the late Arthur and Marilyn (Forance) Zina. He leaves behind his loving wife of 26 years, Nancy (DeCenzo) Zina,...

Shawn M. Gouveia

Shawn M. Gouveia

Aug 22, 2024

Shawn M. Gouveia, 50, of Framingham, MA, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, August 22, 2024, in Iowa City, Iowa, where he had been living for the past five years.

Shawn was born and raised in Framingham, MA, and graduated from Framingham North High School with the class of 1992.

Shawn is survived by his mother Bonnie (Kampersal) Gouveia of Framingham, MA, and...

Jose M. M. Chaves

Jose M. M. Chaves

Aug 21, 2024

Jose M.M. Chaves, 86, of Portsmouth, RI, former long time resident of Hudson, MA, died on Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at St. Anne’s Hospital in Fall River. He was the beloved husband of 58 years to the late Zulmira F. Chaves who died in August of 2022.Jose leaves his two sons, Jose M. Chaves and his wife Lucia of Hudson,...

Francis J. Murphy

Francis J. Murphy

Aug 20, 2024

Francis Joseph “Frank” Murphy, 79, of Hudson peacefully passed away at home on August 20, 2024. Frank lived life to the fullest, extended a helping hand to anyone in need and loved with his whole heart. 

Born on August 13,1945 in Worcester, Frank was the son of Merle and Alice Murphy. He was raised in Hudson along with his brothers, Michael...