All Obituaries

Sabra (Gilcreast) Upjohn, 91, formerly of Southborough, died Tuesday, August 26, 2025, in Shelburne, VT.  She was the daughter of Seaver R. and Sarah D. (Banks) Gilcreast, and wife of the late Richard V. Upjohn who died in 2012. Sabra is survived by her brother Dick Gilcreast and his wife Betsyan of Peterborough, NH, son Richard and his wife Susan McNally of Seattle, WA, daughter Emily Leist Vatis and her husband Chris of Charlotte, VT, her son Stephen of San Francisco, CA, her three ...

Christopher A. Hamel, 70, of Southborough, died Saturday, August 9, 2025, at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston. He was the son of the late Charles F. and Eleanor (Onthank) Hamel and husband of Jane (Coveney) Hamel, who were married for 48 years. Chris graduated from Marian High School class of 1973, where he played football and was captain of the hockey team.  It was at Marian that Chris met Jane and together they built a wonderful life.  Chris then enlisted in the ...

Alesia Leigh Ventura-Large of Marlborough, MA passed away surrounded by her family on July 26th, 2025. She was born in Worcester on March 23rd, 1967, to the late Robert Lane and her mother, Beverly Rice. Beloved wife of John B. Large, Alesia was all about her family; her mom, Beverly, and stepdad, David Rice, brother Michael Ventura, and sister Pam Johnson, her brother-in-law Daryn, sister-in-law Stephanie, brother-in-law Dave Deforges, brother-in-law Henry Large, sister-in-law Bridget ...

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Jeannette Gallivan, who peacefully departed this world on July 23, 2025, at the age of 97. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, professional dance teacher, business professional, and a close friend to many. Her love, unwavering kindness, and steadfast integrity profoundly touched the lives of those around her every day. Born in Newton, Massachusetts, Jeannette’s life was filled with the joy of raising two boys, the support of a ...

Raymond M. Cibelli, 93, of Northborough and a long-time resident of Southborough, passed away on July 10, 2025, after a brief illness. Ray was born in Marlborough, MA, the son of Aldo and Eunice (Fay) Cibelli. He joins his wife, Vernelle (Thomas) Cibelli, who passed away on July 1, 2016. They were married for 65 years. Ray is predeceased by his brothers, Lee and Bob and his sister, Anne. He is survived by his sister Pauline Erickson. Ray is also survived by his children, Cynthia Foster, Ed ...

Josephine M. Pessini, 93, of Fayville, died Thursday, July 3, 2025, at St. Patrick’s Manor in Framingham. She was the daughter of the late Leo J. Pessini, Sr. and Florence M. (Goff) Pessini. She was predeceased by her sister and brother, Phyllis Boothby and Leo Pessini, Jr. and her brothers-in-law, Peter Cintolo and George Boothby Josephine is survived by her sisters, Arlene Cintolo of Marlborough and Patricia “Pat” Paganella and her husband Nicholas of ...

At the age of 98, and with her loved ones close in heart, Irene McCarthy Chipman passed peacefully into eternal rest on June 28, 2025, from advanced dementia. A woman of deep faith, she faced life with strength, grace and devotion. Though memories faded, the warmth of her spirit and her loving nature remained ever-present. Irene was a devoted wife and mother, predeceased by her beloved husband, Robert Waterhouse Chipman and her son, Robert W. Chipman Jr and a grandson, Joseph Robert ...

Richard (Dick) passed at his residence in Framingham MA on June 18th. He was born in Worcester MA to Harold (Dutch) and Dorothy Rader. He grew up on the campus of Worcester Academy and graduated from there in 1951. He majored in chemistry and graduated from Worcester Polytechnic Institute in 1955 and married Carol Elizabeth Parsons (1932-2019) of Auburn in 1954. He received an MA in Physical Sciences from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in 1965. He worked as a research chemist at Eastman ...

James Straz, 74, known to most as “Papa”, of Southborough passed Thursday June 5th 2025, peacefully at his home after a long battle with lung cancer. James was born in Tom’s River, New Jersey on November 24th, 1950, to the late Thomas and Mary (Buck) Straz. He was a proud member of the Boilermakers Local 29, and worked tirelessly for his family until he retired. There are truly few people that walked our world that have as much depth of character as our Papa. There ...

Laura Langord, 56, of Northborough, MA died peacefully in her sleep at her home on Friday May 30, 2025. Born on November 11, 1968, she was the oldest daughter of Allen and Judy (Skelton) Langord. She grew up in Southborough, MA, before moving to Northborough, MA. Laura attended Mount Holyoke College and went on to work at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute as a facilitator and research assistant. She held several other jobs before attending and completing law school at Western New England ...