Robert “Bob” J. Blais Jr 64 of Boylston passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 in Brigham & Women’s Hospital, Boston, with his loving wife bedside. Bob was born in Worcester, MA, the son of the late Robert J. and Delores J. (Snyder) Blais. He graduated from Tahanto Regional High School, Class of ’80. He worked as a Wire Technician for many years after an earlier career in the printing industry as a Print Finisher. Bob is survived by his wife of 20 ...

John Joseph McNeil, Jr 86 of Waltham, formerly of Newton and York, Maine passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 26 after a battle with cancer.   John was born Feb. 13, 1940, in Boston, MA, the proud first child of the late John and Margaret I. (MacEachern) McNeil.  John graduated from Sacred Heart High School in 1957.  He attended Boston College and Boston University before enlisting in the army where he served in Germany and was an appointee for OCS. Upon ...

Norma Ann Scerra, 93, of Marlborough, MA passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 21, 2026, at The Reservoir Center for Health and Rehabilitation in Marlborough surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Marlborough, MA, the daughter of the late Elio and Rose (LaBossiere) Baldelli. Norma married her husband Ferdinand A. Scerra, on April 5, 1953, and they enjoyed 69 years of marriage until his passing in 2022.  Norma is survived by her 6 children, Robert “Bob” ...

Christine Ann (Kobierski) Plutnicki, 86, of Marlborough, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, February 21, 2026. She was the daughter of the late John Kobierski and Stella (Klosowska) Kobierski. In September 1961, Christine married Richard J. Plutnicki, and together they shared 55 years of marriage until his passing in August 2017. Christine spent the early part of her career as a hairdresser. She also spent time working as a teacher’s aide in a nursery school in Harvard, ...

John “Lee” L. Benson, 77, of Shrewsbury and formerly of Marlborough, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Lee was born in Marlborough, MA, the son of the late Roy V. “Benny” and Mary M. “Peggy” (Gately) Benson. He was predeceased by his much-loved wife of 38 years, Jean A. (Savinen) Benson in February, 2009 and a brother, Kevin C. Benson. A graduate of Marlborough High School Class of 1966, ...

With heavy hearts and deep gratitude for a life well lived, we announce the passing of Marcelle L. (Allain) Arruda. A long-time resident of Marlborough, Marcelle passed away peacefully on February 18, 2026 at the age of 88, surrounded by the love of her family. Marcelle was born in Acushnet, MA, the daughter of the late Henry Michel and Marie Louise (LaFlamme) Allain. The youngest of eight children, and the only girl, Marcelle was adored by her family and often spoke about how wonderful her ...

Ryan M. Vahey, 32, of Berlin and formerly of Marlborough passed away peacefully in his sleep at home. Ryan was born in Worcester, the son of Cynthia (Morgan) Vahey and the late Thomas J. Vahey Jr. He graduated from St. Johns High School Class of 2012, Professional Golf Career College (PGCC) in Bluffton, SC, and then earned a bachelor’s degree in Business Management from Framingham State University. He worked as an assistant golf professional at The Haven Country Club and as a caddie ...

Sterling, MA – Alan D. Wessell entered God’s Kingdom on Friday, February 13, 2026. Alan was born in Waltham on February 4, 1959, to John and Alice Wessell. He graduated from Assabet Valley Vocational School in 1978 and went on to have a long and distinguished career of more than 40 years at Raytheon, where he remained until his retirement in 2021. Loyalty, integrity, and family defined his life. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, son, brother, ...

Kathleen “Kathy” (Chamberlain) Hannon, 82, of Marlborough, passed away after a period of declining health in the Rose Monahan Hospice Home in Worcester, MA on February 13, 2026, with her family by her side. Born in Marlborough, she was the daughter of the late John and Bertha Chamberlain and a graduate of Marlborough High School. Kathy is survived by her loving husband of 56 years, John J. Hannon of Marlborough, her brother Richard Chamberlain of Marlborough, her ...

Thomas E. Gove Jr. 51 of Marlborough died unexpectedly at his home on Wednesday, February 11, 2026. Tommy was born in Framingham, MA, the son of the late Thomas E. Gove Sr. and Nancy (Mellen) DeSiata. He graduated from Ashland High School and owned Liquid Irrigation in Marlborough for several years. Tommy is survived by his 2 daughters, Arianna Gove and her fiancé, Shane MacQuarrie, Skylar Gove all of Mendon, MA, his son Zachary Paglione of Grafton, MA, his mother and stepfather, ...