Obituaries

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

Elfriede R. Mitchell

Elfriede R. Mitchell

Apr 23, 2026

Elfriede “Friede” Mitchell, born Elfriede Kolwe, passed away on April 23, 2026, at the age of 85. She most recently resided in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, and was formerly of Midlothian, Virginia, and Amsterdam, New York.

Friede was born on July 29, 1940, in a small village in East Prussia, the youngest of five children of Walter and Margarete Kolwe. She grew up...

Everett D. Beaulieu, Jr

Everett D. Beaulieu, Jr

Apr 20, 2026

Everett Beaulieu, Jr., 64, of Hudson, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on April 20, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family.

Born on August 8, 1961, in Worcester, Massachusetts, he was the son of the late Everett (Sonny) Beaulieu Sr. and Cecile Gauthier Vickers. Everett grew up in Berlin, Massachusetts and graduated from Tahanto Regional High School in 1979. In his...

Antonio Lino

Antonio Lino

Apr 19, 2026

Antonio Lino, 89, a cherished member of the Hudson community and a devoted family man, peacefully passed away, surrounded by his family, on April 19, 2026, at Coleman House in Northborough, Massachusetts. 

He was born on July 21, 1936, in Santo Estevao, Chaves, Portugal, to the late Francisco and Maria Eugenia (Feijo) Lino. Antonio was a life-long resident of Hudson who...

Clive R. Holyoak

Clive R. Holyoak

Apr 10, 2026

Clive Robert Holyoak, a devoted family man and respected foreman, passed away peacefully on April 10, 2026, surrounded by his loving family at his residence in Berlin, Massachusetts. Born on August 23, 1964, in England, Clive spent the majority of his life in the United States, residing in Marlborough before returning to the family home his father built, where he...

Patricia M. Phaneuf

Patricia M. Phaneuf

Apr 8, 2026

Patricia Mary Phaneuf, a devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, who resided in Hudson for most of her life, passed away peacefully at the Golden Pond Assisted Living Community in Hopkinton, MA. on April 8, 2026, 11 days short of her 93rd birthday. Born on April 19, 1933 in Marlborough MA, Patricia's life was marked by her unwavering dedication to family,...

George William Falardeau

George William Falardeau

Apr 2, 2026

George William Falardeau, a devoted custodian for the Northborough Public School System for over four decades, passed away peacefully on April 2, 2026. Born on October 2, 1948, in Marlborough, Massachusetts, George was a lifelong resident of Northborough, where his presence left a lasting impression on the community he served with quiet dedication.

George was raised in Northborough, attending local schools...

Francis J. Vaccari

Francis J. Vaccari

Mar 30, 2026

Francis (Fran) James Vaccari, 87, died peacefully Monday, March 30, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family.

He leaves behind his devoted daughters and their spouses: Erin and Bob Silva of Berlin; Lynn Vaccari LaVache, wife of the late Kenneth LaVache of Hudson; Diane and Leo Cadrin of Grafton, and Kristen Belanger, daughter of his longtime companion. His beautifulsister Rose...

Clifford Johnson

Clifford Johnson

Mar 30, 2026

Clifford Johnson, a distinguished Electrical Engineer and beloved family man, passed away on March 30, 2026. Born on December 15, 1933, in Bristol, England, Clifford’s journey began when he settled in Glasgow, Scotland, with his family at the tender age of three. Raised amidst a spirited family, where he attended local schools. Later, he served in the RAF before pursuing...

Ann M. McLaughlin

Ann M. McLaughlin

Mar 29, 2026

Ann M. McLaughlin, a devoted mother, sister, and skilled craftsman, passed away on March 29, 2026. Born on November 7, 1958, in Woburn, Massachusetts, Ann’s life was marked by unwavering dedication to her family, her work, and her community.

Ann was a highly respected Senior Strain Gauge Technician, known for her expertise and precision. She proudly applied her craft at the...

John A. MacKinnon

John A. MacKinnon

Mar 28, 2026

John A. MacKinnon, a devoted family man and respected businessman, passed away peacefully on March 28, 2026, surrounded by his loving family at his residence. Born on August 27, 1934, in Grand Mira, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada, John’s life was marked by dedication both to his family and to his work.

John was born and raised in the close-knit community...

Lynda Margery Tucker

Lynda Margery Tucker

Mar 25, 2026

Lynda Margery Tucker, a cherished mother, grandmother, and great grandmother passed away peacefully on March 25, 2026. Born on August 3, 1947, in Marlborough, MA, Lynda lived a life marked by unwavering devotion and strength for her family and friends.

Lynda's early years were spent in Marlborough, where she attended local schools and graduated from Marlborough High School in 1964. She...

Joseph P. Kochanski

Joseph P. Kochanski

Mar 25, 2026

Joseph P. Kochanski, a devoted member of the Hudson community and a cherished individual known for his quiet kindness and caring nature, passed away on March 25, 2026. Born on June 26, 1954, in Hudson, Massachusetts, Joseph was a lifelong resident who held a deep appreciation for the town and all it offered throughout his life.

A graduate of Keefe Technical...

Thomas J. Elsheimer

Thomas J. Elsheimer

Mar 25, 2026

Thomas J. Elsheimer, a man whose life was marked by kindness, resilience, and a remarkable ability to fix and refurbish nearly anything, passed away peacefully on March 25, 2026. Born on October 20, 1947, in Rochester, New York, Thomas moved at a very young age to Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania, where he spent his formative years. In the early 1970s, he...

Carol A. Gault

Carol A. Gault

Mar 23, 2026

Carol A. Gault, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and dedicated community member, passed away peacefully at her home on March 23, 2026, with her devoted husband by her side. Born in Marlborough, Massachusetts, on May 25, 1938, Carol was raised in the close-knit town of Hudson, where she spent most of her remarkable life.

A 1956 graduate of Hudson...

Patrick M. Corbett

Patrick M. Corbett

Mar 22, 2026

Patrick M. Corbett of Hudson, formerly of Sudbury and Allston, passed away on Sunday, March 22, 2026 after battling multiple health issues for the past 3 weeks. 

Patrick was born on March 12, 1941 in Holderness, NH and was the eldest son to the late William and Mary Corbett. he grew up in Allston, MA where he graduated from Boston Trade...

Richard Alan Aucoin

Richard Alan Aucoin

Mar 20, 2026

Richard Alan Aucoin, affectionately known as "Tweety," passed away peacefully on March 20, 2026, at Emerson Hospital in Concord, Massachusetts. Born on August 11, 1944, in Boston, MA, Richard led a life marked by dedication, warmth, and the deep love he held for his family and community.

Raised in Waltham, MA, Richard was a proud graduate of Waltham Vocational High School's...

Sheila A. Caty

Sheila A. Caty

Mar 18, 2026

Sheila A. Caty, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and cherished member of the Hudson community, passed away peacefully on March 18, 2026, on her 90th birthday. Born on March 18, 1936, in Arlington, MA, Sheila lived a life defined by her deep love for her family, whose presence brought her the greatest joy and fulfillment.

Sheila graduated from Matignon High School...

Mabel D. Belmore

Mabel D. Belmore

Mar 16, 2026

Mabel D. Belmore, a beloved and cherished figure in her community, passed away peacefully on March 16, 2026, in Northborough, MA. Born on September 14, 1924, in Marlborough, MA to the late Elizabeth A. (Breault) and D. Edgar Ledoux. Mabel lived a remarkable life defined by kindness, dedication, and an unwavering commitment to those she loved and cared for.

Mabel’s early...

Julianne "Julie" Hall

Julianne "Julie" Hall

Mar 15, 2026

Julie Hall, 71, a cherished member of the Norwood and Hudson communities passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 15, 2026.

She was born on February 12, 1955, in Norwood, Massachusetts, to the late Edward and Julie (Flaherty) Gordon. She was a graduate of Norwood High School and lived in Norwood for many years before moving to Hudson, where she has resided...

Beatriz B. Chaves

Beatriz B. Chaves

Mar 13, 2026

Beatriz B. Chaves, a woman of generosity, kindness, and deep maternal warmth, passed away peacefully on March 13, 2026, at UMASS Memorial Medical Center, University Campus, Worcester, Massachusetts, surrounded by her loved ones. Born on June 16, 1945, in Santa Maria, the Azores of Portugal, Beatriz was proud of her heritage and upbringing in her native land before emigrating to...