All Obituaries

Bradford D. Nickerson, 82, of Southborough, died peacefully on Saturday, January 12, 2019, at Oaknoll Healthcare Center in Framingham .  He was the beloved husband of Judith M.(Hicks) Nickerson for over 56 years.  Brad was a graduate of Wellesley High School, class of '54 and earned his associate degree at Newton Junior College. He was also a Navy veteran, serving in between the Korean and Vietnam Wars. For many years he worked for Honeywell as an electronics supervisor,...

Donald J. Croatti, 84, of Southborough, died on Friday, January 11, 2019 at Leonard Morse Hospital in Natick after a battle with cancer. He was the devoted husband of Mary Ann (Alberti) Croatti for the past 64 years. Don was a graduate of Framingham High School, class of ’52 and earned a bachelor’s degree at his beloved Boston College in 1960.  He was also a four year veteran of the US Coast Guard serving in the Korean War. Don dedicated himself to Framingham town...

Evelyn J. (McCarthy) Littlefield, 97, of Southborough, died on Friday, January 04, 2019, at Beaumont Rehab and Skilled Nursing Center in Westborough after a period of declining health. She was the beloved wife of the late Arthur  Littlefield, who died in 1973. Evelyn was a 1937 graduate of the former Peter’s High School in Southborough and earned a bachelor’s degree at Northeastern University.  For many years she worked for Honeywell as a relocation administrator,...

Ralph T. McGrath, Jr, 87, of Marlborough died on December 18, 2018 at Marlborough Hills of after a period of declining health. He was the beloved husband the late Ann (Cummings) McGrath, who passed away in September, 2018 Ralph was a graduate of Keefe Technical School of Framingham and was an Air Force veteran serving in the Korean Conflict. For over 25 years he was a driver for the former Old Colony Foam-Pack of Framingham, retiring in 1991.  Ralph was also a member of the...

Elaine (LaPerle) Olson, 83, of Southborough, passed away unexpectedly and peacefully on Saturday, November 24, 2018, while enjoying the holiday weekend with family. She was the beloved wife of the late Sherman V. Olson, who died in 2012. Born and raised in Gilbertville, by William “Pépé Billy” and Lillian “Mémé” Bordeau LaPerle. Early in Elaine’s life her capacity for love and caregiving became apparent when she chose to forgo...

Barbara Lorraine (Willis) Mullins, 79 of Templeton,  formerly a long time resident of Southborough, passed on Friday, November 23, 2018 after a battle with cancer. She was the beloved wife of the late James Mullins Sr. who died in 2002. Barbara was a registered nurse and loved to help people in need. She worked for many years as a nurse at the Framingham Detox Center and MCI Prison for Women.  Barbara  taught Catechism for St. Matthew Church and umpired for the girl’s...

Ronald Joseph Edwardsen, Jr., 62, of Leominster, died Friday, November 2, 2018 in his home surrounded by close family members.  He was the beloved husband of Anita –Marie (Wiedergott) Edwardsen for the past 35 years, and the son of the late Barbara M. (O’Toole) and Ronald J. Edwardsen Sr. Ron was a graduate of Maynard High School, class of 1974.  Following graduation, he joined the Army where he was an Airborne Green Beret with the 10th Special Forces Unit.  After...

Sylvia D. (Bloch) Wiedergott, 84, of Northborough and formerly a long time resident of Southborough, died Thursday November 1, 2018 at UMass Memorial Medical Center in Worcester. She was the beloved wife of the late William A. "Fritz" Wiedergott, Jr, who passed away in 2017 Born in Allentown, Pennsylvania, Sylvia graduated from Allentown High School. Following graduation, she worked a number of years at Bell Telephone until deciding to marry the love of her life, moving to be with...

Jean L.(O'Connell)  McCarthy, 88, of Marlborough and formerly a long time resident of Southborough, died on Wednesday, October 31, 2018 at Beaumont of Northborough.  She was the beloved wife of Paul McCarthy who passed away in December 2017. Born in Framingham, she was daughter of the late Alfreda Mae(Thistle) and Charles E. O'Connell. Jean was a 1948 graduate of the former Peter's High School in Southborough. Prior to having children she was a banker, then took on...

Paul J. Conti, 86,  of Southborough passed away on Sunday, October 28, 2018 at St Vincent’s Hospital in Worcester. He was the devoted husband of Jean (Scott) Conti who died in 2013. Born in Worcester, he was the son of the late Egidio and Ruth (Wetherby) Conti.  Paul graduated from Worcester Academy in 1950 and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Norwich University in 1954. After graduation he was commissioned as a second Lieutenant and...