Obituaries

Margaret L. “Pat”, (Cawley) Caldwell, aged 106, died Friday, March 1st following a brief decline in her health at Whitney Place Assisted Living Northborough where she had resided for the past 11 years. She lovingly called Whitney her Safe Haven and was the oldest resident.

Mildred L. (Kay) Wheeler, 106, of Northborough, passed away on Sunday, March 3, 2024. Her husband, Rodney Wheeler, predeceased her.

Maria D. (Figueiredo) Fernandes, 79, of Hudson, MA, passed on Monday, March 4, 2024, in Marlborough, MA. She was the beloved wife of Antonio B. Fernandes, also of Hudson, MA.

Peter T. Starbird, 74, of Southborough and Arundel, Maine, formerly of Rochdale, died Tuesday, February 27, 2024 after a sudden illness, surrounded by his loving family.

On March 5, 2024, Wayne Chen, 77, of Southborough, MA passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family after a long battle with bladder cancer.

Marilyn Boucher Butler, age 85, died on February 29th, 2024 at the Newfield House in Plymouth after a long illness. She was predeceased by her husband John Butler of Plymouth.

Charles V. Vilandre, age 96, died peacefully on Sunday, March 3, 2024, at UMASS University Hospital surrounded by his devoted family.

Our Matriarch, Margaret Ann (Patterson) (Backus) Rich of Ocala, FL and formerly a longtime resident of Marlborough, MA died on Saturday, March 2, 2024. Mom died peacefully of causes incident to age with her family at her side.

Westborough - Born in Danvers, MA in 1926 to Henry and Edna (Harriman) Fienemann, Barbara Fienemann Muise played field hockey, softball, and basketball throughout...

Alexander Patrick Tauras passed away peacefully after facing a challenging illness with unwavering strength and courage. He was 71.

Robert S. Dean, age 83 of Wesley Chapel, Florida passed away peacefully Wednesday February 14, 2024 at the Rucki Hospice Care Center on Dean Dairy Road, Zephyrhills.

Gaspar F. Rubino, of Hudson MA, passed away on March 1st, 2024 at the age of 92. He was surrounded by his family. Gaspar Francis (known as Frank) was born in the North End of Boston, MA to Angelo and Petrina Rubino and was the youngest of 5 children.

Linda J. Finster, a spirited and loving soul, passed away peacefully on March 1st, 2024, at Elizabeth House Hospice in Flat Rock, North Carolina, at the age of 80.

Nancy A. (Smith) Purretta, 82, of Shrewsbury, passed away on Friday, February 23, 2024 in St. Vincent Hospital. Her husband, of fifty years, Benjamin F. Purretta predeceased her in 2012.

Freddie Munawa Kibuka, 60 years of age, of Marlborough died Friday February 23rd, 2024 at The Reservoir Center for Health & Rehabilitation.

Ruth M. (White) Esteves, 90, of Shrewsbury and long-term resident of West Boylston, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loved ones on Tuesday, February 27, 2024.

Northborough - John M. Buchheit, 83, known as “Mick,” passed away on March 1, 2024. He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years,...

Raymond G. Lubsen, 85, of Marlborough, died Friday, March 1, 2024, at Marlborough Hospital. He was the son of the late Ralph and Helen (Peters) Lubsen and husband to Shirley (Emond) Lubsen to whom he'd been married 60 years.

Elizabeth A. Creedon, 86, lifelong Shrewsbury resident, died Wednesday, February 28, 2024, at Notre Dame Healthcare in Worcester, with family members at her side.

Paul Ying, 38, passed away on Thursday, February 29, 2024, at his family residence in Westborough. He was the son of Peter and Wendy Ying.