COMMUNITY ADVOCATE • Friday, November 19, 2021 • 33
COMMUNITY OBITUARIES The Community Advocate will post obituaries online (and in print, as space allows) at no charge as a courtesy to our readers. Please send information (and a picture if desired) to tracy@communityadvocate.com. Here is a complete list of individual obituaries posted on the Community Advocate website (www. communityadvocate.com).
DEATHS Boire, Nancy of Hudson and Truro Cacciapouti, Jessica of North Grafton Cormier, Victor of Hudson DeFrancisco, Ardelle of Shrewsbury Duce, Diane of Westborough Fargo, Barbara of Grafton Glavin, William formerly of Southborough Hebert, Joseph formerly of Westborough Johanson, Louise of Grafton/ Shrewsbury Kimball, Barry formerly of Shrewsbury LaJeunesse, Frances of Marlborough Rufo, Eerie of Hudson Turano, Anthony of Grafton Welch, Thomas of Shrewsbury Woodward, Richard formerly of Hudson
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Thomas E. Welch, 85 SHREWSBURY - Thomas E. Welch, 85, of Shrewsbury and formerly of Minoa, NY, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, November 2, 2021 with his loving family by his side. Born in Manlius, NY, raised and educated in Minoa, NY, he was one of four children born to the late Oscar W. and Florence L. (Teske) Welch. Along with his wife, Helen, Thomas leaves his devoted children: Tracy A. Johnson and her husband Alan, of Auburn, Thomas W. Welch and his wife Brenda, of Shrewsbury, and Timothy G. Welch, of Auburn; his adoring grandchildren, Pamela and Angela Johnson, Amanda, Michael, and Brianna Welch, and Timothy,
Thomas, and Robert Welch; his sister, Joan Huller, of Peterboro, NY; as well as many nieces and nephews, and a special close cousin, Linda Tornatore, of NY. He was also predeceased by his sisters, Marge Nielson and Constance Meehan, of New York. The Britton-Shrewsbury Funeral Home assisted with arrangements.
McEwan, Father-in-law Carl Quist, sister-in-laws Valerie Grady and her husband Chris Grady, Sarah Quist and her husband Adam Marshall. Pickering & Son Westborough Funeral Home assisted with arrangements.
Anthony P. Turano, 67
GRAFTON - On October 29th, 2021 following an extraordinary and well lived life, Barbara Elliott Fargo aka ”Bargo” and “Basi” p a s s e d peacefully in her sleep at the age of 91. Basi is preceded by her husband Bronson Fargo and sons Bronson Jr and Rob. She is survived by her son Matt, her daughter-in-laws Lisa and Melinda, six grandchildren, a great grandson, and a Lama from Nepal. The Stephen C. Gregory and Son Cremation Service of Vermont assisted the family.
GRAFTON - Anthony P. “Tony” Turano, 67, passed away at home October 30, 2021 following an illness. He leaves his devoted wife, Anne Marie (Naumiec) Turano, his sons Anthony Turano Jr. and his fiancé Krista Messina of North Grafton, Michael Turano and his son Gino who lived with Tony and Anne Marie on Fitzpatrick Road, his brother Pasquale Turano and his wife Helen of Worcester, his sister Stella Battista, his niece Lisa Healey of Auburn and nephews Thomas Battista, Jr. of CA and Pasquale Turano, Jr. of Worcester along with several cousins, grand nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brother-in-law Thomas Battista, Sr. The Roney Funeral Home of North Grafton assisted with arrangements.
Joseph W. Hebert, 55 LANCASTER - Joseph W. Hebert, 55, of Lancaster and formerly o f We s t borough, passed away on Saturday, Nove m b e r 6, 2021, at the UMass University Hospital, Worcester. He is the beloved husband of Andrea L. (Quist) Hebert. In addition to his wife, Joe is survived by his children, Natalie, Lana, and his dog Jewel, siblings, Carole Hebert, Leo Hebert, and Christine Bradley, and several nieces and nephews, Mother-in-law Barbara
Barbara Elliott Fargo, 91
Barry W. Kimball, 73 NEW HARBOR, MAINE - Barry W. Kimball passed away peacefully at his home in New Harbor, ME, at the age of 73 on November 2, 2021. He was loved as an adroit, honest, and hard-working man who was intensely dedicated to his family and to his long career as a civil engineer. Born on November 20, 1947, Barry was raised in Shrewsbury, MA, where he was a graduate of Shrewsbury High School. Barry was predeceased by his parents, Harlan Kimball and Mary Kimball, and is survived by his wife Mary of 53 years, his sons Scott Kimball and wife Karin of Waltham, MA, and Christopher Kimball and wife Muriel of Indialantic, FL, his three grandchildren, Mateo, Alexi and John Baer, and his two brothers, Daniel Kimball of Danielson, CT and Joel Kimball of Truro, MA. Hall Funeral Homes & Cremation Services assisted the family.
Ardelle M. Pierce, 80 SHREWSBURY - Ardelle M. (Pierce) “Dell” DeFrancisco, beloved wife of the late Andrew DeFrancisco, passed away peacefully on Friday, Nove m b e r 5th at the Rose Monahan Hospice House after a period of declining health. Dell is survived by her loving family and cherished friends. The family wishes to extend a sincere thank you for the many expressions of concern, love and support during this difficult time. Thank you to all those cared for her in her final days. A special thank you to the wonderful team at VNA Hospice of Worcesterespecially Miriam and Tiffany who went above and beyond for Dell. Miriam and Tiffany’s dedication, love and kindness will be remembered forever. The Chiampa Funeral Home of Shrewsbury assisted with arrangements.
Diane S. Duce, 89 WESTBOROUGH - Diane Stowell Duce, 89, of Westborough, MA died peacefully on Sunday, Nove m b e r 7, 2021 in Northborough, MA. She was born in Gardner, MA on July 15, 1932 and was the daughter of the late Stanley Austin Stowell and Ellen (Cooke) Stowell. Diane was the wife of the late Benjamin Randall Duce to whom she was married for 56 years. She is survived by two daughters, Elizabeth (Duce) Sedlins and her husband John of Shepherdstown, WV and Cynthia (Duce) Cote and her husband Dennis of Sutton, MA, and one son, Jonathan Duce and his wife Linda of Waltham, MA. She is survived by six grandchildren, two great grandsons and nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her sister, Suzanne (Stowell) Sherwood of James-
town, NC. The Pickering & Son Westborough Funeral Home assisted with arrangements.
William K. Glavin, 92 TRUMBULL, CONN. - William Keefe Glavin, 92, passed peacefully after a long and full life in the early hours of Nov. 4, 2021 in Trumbull, Conn. Born in Fall River to Madeline Keefe Glavin and Morgan John Glavin Sr., Bill was a longtime resident of Southborough and New Bedford. He is survived by his two nephews, Bill and Jim, and their children Meghann, Wil, Oliver, and Kyle, who will always remember his stories. He was predeceased by his mother, father, brother Morgan, and sister-in-law Rosemary. Hathaway Funeral Home of Fall River assisted with arrangements.
Jessica P. Cacciapouti, 79 NORTH GRAFTON - Jessica P. Cacciapouti, 79, of North Grafton, formerly of Westborough, passed away on Sunday, N o ve m b e r 7, 2021 after nearly a 4 year battle with lung cancer. She was the wife of Richard J. Cacciapouti. In addition to her husband of 58 years, she is survived by three children, Mark R. Cacciapouti and his wife, Deborah, of Grafton, Brian C. Cacciapouti and his wife, Carol, of Grafton and Melissa A. Rossi and her husband, Craig, of N. Grafton and six grandchildren, Nicole, Sarah, Dominic, Tessa, Caden and Devon. She was predeceased her brother, Edward Groh. The Pickering & Son Westborough Funeral Home assisted with arrangements. Obituary | 34
