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Ruth Moreau
Jan 3, 2025
Ruth M. Moreau, 89, of Hudson, MA, formerly of Lincoln, RI, died on Friday, January 3, 2025, at her residence.
Ruth was born in Attleboro, MA, daughter of the late William Callahan Sr. and Christina (Smith) Callahan. Ruth spent many years employed as an Administrative Assistant at the CVS Pharmacy Headquarters in Woonsocket, RI. She has resided in Hudson the past...
Stephen R Santarpio
Jan 2, 2025
Stephen R. Santarpio, 74, of West Boylston, formerly of Northborough, MA, died on Thursday, January 2, 2025, surrounded by his family, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Steve was born in Boston, MA, son of the late Romeo and Zita (Gaviani) Santarpio. He was raised in Newton, MA and was a 1968 graduate of Newton North High School. He later earned...
Timothy S. Utley
Jan 2, 2025
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Timothy Shawn Utley, who died peacefully on January 2, 2025, at the age of 76. Born on December 13, 1948, in Brighton, he was the beloved son of the late Francis and Dorothy (McLaughlin) Utley.
Timothy dedicated much of his life to helping others. He worked for many years at...
Margaret R. Murphy
Jan 1, 2025
Margaret R. (Gill) Murphy passed away on January 1, 2025. She was the beloved wife of Leo F. Murphy. A life long Hudson resident and parishioner at St. Michael Parish. Margaret was the daughter of John and Rose (Charland) Gill. She is survived by her three children, Lee Murphy, Patricia Petisce, and Sharon Walsh. Seven grandchildren, Maureen, Elizabeth, Joseph, James,...
Richard L. King
Dec 29, 2024
Richard Lehan “Dickie” King, age 76, of Hudson, formerly of Marlborough, MA, died suddenly at home on Sunday, December 29, 2024. He leaves his loving wife of 52 years Mary-Lee (Forester) King of Hudson, MA.
Dickie was born and raised in Marlborough, MA, son of the late Frank V. King Sr. and Marjorie (Emery) King. He was proceeded in death by...
Alexandre R. Santos
Dec 27, 2024
Alexandre R. Santos, a beloved figure in the Hudson community, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on December 27, 2024, after a courageous 3 year battle with Pancreatic Cancer.
Born on September 5, 1962, in Santa Maria, Azores, Portugal, he carried with him a love for his family and a pride for his business. In his early years, Alexandre worked for...
Ralph A. Rotolante
Dec 25, 2024
Ralph A. Rotolante, 83, of Hudson, MA, former resident of Acton, MA, died on Wednesday, December 25, 2024, at home surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Emma Jeanne (Bombach) Rotolante who died in 2021.
Ralph was born in Denver, CO, son of the late Ralph and Regina (Billings) Rotolante. He was raised in El Paso, TX...
Timothy Gruttner
Dec 24, 2024
Tim Gruttner, 65, died unexpectedly of natural causes at home on 12/24/24 in Hudson, MA. Born and raised in Boston, MA, Tim eventually settled in the Marlborough/Hudson area.
Tim was passionate about his work as a recovery coach and his role as a lector at his church, St. Michael's in Hudson. He had a deep faith in God living a life...
Maria R. Braga
Dec 23, 2024
Maria Rosa Braga, age 71, of Hudson, passed away peacefully at home on December 23, 2024, surrounded by her loving family after a long illness. Born on October 15, 1953, in Santa Maria, Azores, Portugal.
Maria was the devoted wife of Antonio Braga, with whom she shared 46 wonderful years of marriage filled with love and cherished memories. She was a...
Elizabeth Doherty
Dec 17, 2024
Elizabeth A. (Betty) Doherty, born on November 11, 1945, in Cambridge, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on December 17, 2024, in Hudson, Massachusetts. She leaves behind a legacy marked by kindness and a genuine love for both her work and the animals she cherished.
Betty devoted her career to the legal profession, most recently serving as a Legal Secretary at Goulston &...
Sandra Elaine Raponi
Dec 15, 2024
Sandra Elaine (Sortman) Raponi, 81, passed away peacefully on December 15, 2024, in Hudson, Massachusetts. She was a beloved wife to the late Daniel J. Raponi.
Sandra was raised in Springfield, Ohio and Ithaca, New York by the late Juanita and Robert Sortman. Sandra met her husband at Ithaca High School. She worked as a dental hygienist after attending Broome Community...
Joan M. Sacco
Dec 8, 2024
Joan Mary (Berg) Sacco, 91, of Hudson, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 8, 2024, after a period of declining health.
Joan was born in Lynn, Mass., on June 4, 1933, the only daughter of the late Emil Nikolaus and Beatrice (Lannan) Berg and sister to the late John Berg, William Berg, Russell Berg, Raymond Berg, and Paul Berg. Along...
Helen L. Garceau
Dec 7, 2024
Helen L. (Gulliver) Garceau, 86 of Berlin, and formerly of Marlborough, passed away peacefully, after a brief illness Saturday, December 7, 2024. She is pre-deceased by her loving husband Richard W. Garceau.
Helen was born and raised in Watertown, MA the daughter (and only child) of the late Marion & William (Bill) Gulliver. She graduated from Watertown High School, and worked...
William A. Reynolds
Dec 6, 2024
William A. Reynolds of Naples, FL and Hudson, MA passed away peacefully in the presence of loved ones on December 6th, 2024 at the age of 94. He leaves behind his girlfriend of 19 years, Peggy Matthews; his son William Reynolds III of Hudson, MA and wife Pamela; his daughter Laurel Reynolds of Naples, FL; his six grandchildren (and spouses):...
Shane Douglas Moore
Dec 3, 2024
Shane Douglas Moore, 54, of Worcester, formerly of Sudbury, died peacefully on December 3rd, surrounded by family and loved ones after a courageous battle with ALS, (Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis).
To all who knew him, Shane was nothing short of a Superhero. He was strong, loyal and mischievous, with a heart full of love and kindness.
Born in Marlborough on May 20, 1970...

Maureen A. Connor
Nov 19, 2024
Maureen A. (Bourque) Connor, 74, of Hudson, MA, formerly of Marlborough, MA, died on Tuesday, November 3, 2024 at Sterling Village in Sterling, MA. She was predeceased by her husband Carl F. Connor in 2016.
Maureen was born in Marlborough, MA, daughter of the late Claude and Eileen (Kennedy) Bourque.
She was raised in Hudson attending local schools and was a graduate...
Duarte M. Cabral
Nov 19, 2024
Duarte M. Cabral, 68, of Hudson, MA, died on November 19, 2024, surrounded by his loving family at UMASS Memorial Medical Center, University Campus after a long period of declining health.
Eddy was born and raised in Santa Maria, Azores Portugal, He was son of late Joao Cabral and Alexandrina (Fernades) Chaves-Cabral. He immigrated to the United States in 1973 settling...
Judith Brown
Nov 18, 2024
Judith L. (Hammond) Brown, 79, of Hudson, MA, formerly of Marlborough and Framingham, MA, passed away on Monday, November 18, 2024. She was the beloved wife of 40 years, to the late Richard J. Brown who died in November 2023.
Judy was born in Harrlington, TX; daughter of the late Sumner and Alice (Stone) Hammond. She was raised and attended local...
Noreen E. Morse
Nov 18, 2024
Noreen E. (Hopkins) Morse, 71, of Hudson, MA, formerly of Westminster, MA, died on Monday, November 18, 2024, at her residence.
Noreen was born in Waltham, MA, daughter of the late Harold H. and Ellen C. (Gallagher) Hopkins. She was raised in Acton, MA and was a graduate of Acton-Boxborough High School. She began a career of public service as an...
James R. Blais
Nov 16, 2024
James R. Blais, 89, of Hudson, MA, died on November 16, 2024, at Beaumont Rehabilitation & Skilled Nursing Center.
James was born in Holyoke, MA, son of the late George and Rose Anna (Drouin) Blais. He was raised in Easthampton, MA where he attended local schools. He spent most of his life residing on Fort Meadow Reservoir located in Marlborough, MA...
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