Obituaries

Westborough - Robert G. Pond, 95, passed away peacefully at the Beaumont Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Thursday, Feb. 16, 2012. He was the husband of the late M. Winifred (O"Neil) Pond. Born in Colville, Washington, the son of the late Herbert and Anna (Hamlin) Pond, he was educated in Washington and attended the University of Washington. During World War II, he served with the United States Marine Corps, attaining the rank of Sergeant.

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Northborough - Frank P. Losapio, 68, passed away peacefully Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2012, surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his devoted wife of 48 years, Patricia J. (Gallicchio) Losapio; his daughter, Linda Nusum and her husband Louis of Worcester; his son, Frank P. Losapio Jr. and his wife Kathleen of Wellesley; and four grandchildren, Erica and Joshua Nusum of Worcester and Anthony and Maria Losapio of Wellesley.

Westborough - Betty Ann Dewhurst, 76, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2012 at Windham Terrace in Windham, N.H. She was the wife of the late Dwight W. Dewhurst. Born in Cambridge, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Helen (Keefe) Kelliher. She was educated in Cambridge and graduated from St. John's High School. She also earned a bachelor's degree from Salem State College.

Westborough - William A. Murphy, 73, passed away peacefully Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2012 at the Kindred Transitional Care and Rehabilitation Center in Westborough.

Westborough - Maureen (O"Rourke) Hunter, 56, passed away in her home Monday, Feb. 13, 2012, with family by her side, after a long illness.

Westborough - Dorothy P. (Worrall) Tinkham, 92, died Saturday, Dec. 31, 2011, surrounded by her family, at the Kindred Transitional Care Center. She leaves her three children, Roland A. Cole Jr. of East Bridgewater, Christine C. Mackenzie of Westborough, and Geraldine M. Raposa of Boston; her grandchildren, Vicky Cole Vacchino, Patricia Cole, Roland A. Cole III, Taryn Mackenzie Ouellette, Charles E. MacKenzie Jr. and wife Andrea, Shawn A. MacKenzie, Tawnya MacKenzie Johnson and husband Eric, and Jeffrey Marshalsea;

West Boylston - Emily Swide Boosahda, 82, passed away peacefully, with all six of her daughters at her side, Monday, Feb. 13, 2012. Her passing came just in time to join Leo, her "sweetheart" and husband of 58 years, for Valentine's Day.

Somerville - Anne Claire (Gordon) Ashton, 90, formerly of Marlborough, died on the evening of Friday, Feb. 10, 2012 with her daughter at her side. She was the only child of Annie (Lyons) Gordon and James Michael Gordon, and was raised in Woburn, Stoneham, and Malden. She graduated from Bishop Cheverus High School, Malden, in 1939, where she was an outstanding student and athlete, captaining her basketball and field hockey teams.

Westborough - Helen C. Collentro, 71, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012 at the Emerson Hospital in Concord. Born in Newton, she was the daughter of the late Clement and Gladys (Williams) McKenna.

Shrewsbury - Paula D. Shumway, 64, died at home Thursday, Feb. 9, 2012. She leaves behind her son, Matthew C. Kendall and his wife Elizabeth of Goodyear, Ariz.; one sister, Kathy Lewis and her husband Steven of Stafford Springs, Conn.; one brother, Donald Shumway of Railroad Flat, Cal.; six grandchildren; a niece and nephew; and her dog, Ginger.

Northborough - Daniel Joseph Scott Jr., 20, passed away suddenly Thursday, Feb. 9, 2012. He leaves behind his parents, Daniel J. Sr. and Joan Baker Scott; his sister, Christina Scott of Northborough; his maternal grandmother, Kathryn Baker of Rochester, New York; and aunts, uncles and cousins.

Berlin - Geraldo A. Sousa, 75, a former longtime resident of Hudson, died oFriday, Feb. 10, 2012, with his loving family at his side, at Marlborough Hospital. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Filomena (Monteiro) Sousa of Berlin.

Westborough - Attorney Robert D. Manning, 85, died peacefully Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2012 in UMass Medical Center. Born Aug. 22, 1926, the son of the late Stanley and Nora (Dowd) Manning, he graduated from Classical High School, attended the University of Massachusetts, and received his Juris Doctor Degree from Boston University. During World War II, he served our country in the United States Navy.

Hudson - Primo J. Borella Jr., 78, died Thursday, Feb. 9, 2012 at UMass Memorial Healthcare, University Campus, in Worcester. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Carol A. (Simoes) Borella of Hudson.

Marlborough - Sister Theresa Dick, LSA, 83, died Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2012 at Marie Esther Health Center. Sister Theresa was born Jan. 22, 1929 in Des Plaines, Ill. She entered the Congregation of the Little Sisters of the Assumption in 1948 in Pennsylvania and made her final vows in 1956 in Paris, France. Sister Theresa was a registered nurse.

Westborough - Louise V. Brown, 85, passed away peacefully Thursday, Feb. 9, 2012 at the Epoch Healthcare Center in Providence, R.I. Born in Westborough, she...

Shrewsbury - Thomas J. Slyman, 73, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2012 in UMass Hospital. He is survived by his loving sister, Rosemary Nolle and her husband David, who lived next door to Tom; a nephew, Peter Nolle and his wife Nikole of Worcester; a niece, Jennifer Hill and her husband Michael, both of Worcester; four great-nephews; and many cousins. He was predeceased by his sister, Eva Baril.

Westborough - Marjorie (Witham) Healy, 89, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2012 in the presence of her loving family.

Marlborough - Robert L. Bob Sibley, 78, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his adoring family, Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012 in Concord. He was the beloved husband of Thelma Tiny M. (Peterson) Sibley, with whom he shared 53 amazing years of marriage.