COMMUNITY ADVOCATE • Friday, July 29, 2022 • 17
COMMUNITY OBITUARIES The Community Advocate will post obituaries online (and in print, as space allows). 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 Abele, Thomas of Shrewsbury Aucoin, Mildred of Northborough Bean, Jaclyn, formerly of Hudson Brescia-DeRosa, Joyce of Shrewsbury Cabral, Helena of Hudson Corio, Ann of Shrewsbury DeNorscia, Stephen formerly of Southborough Fernandes, Paul of Hudson Jacobs, Michael formerly of Shrewsbury Larsen, Agnes formerly of Marlborough Letiecq, Marie of Northborough Maroti, Beverly of Shrewsbury Martin, Joseph of Hudson Mastro, Gerald of Shrewsbury Nolletti, Diana of Marlborough Romans, Mary Ann formerly of Shrewsbury
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Mildred L. Aucoin, 83 NORTHBOROUGH - Mildred L. Aucoin of Northborough passed away on July 13, 2022 at the age of 83 years old. She was the beloved mother to Kevin P. Aucoin and Denise M. Aucoin with whom she resided. Mildred was born and raised in Roxbury, the youngest of four daughters to the late Peter and Mabel (MacEachern) Blanchard. In addition to her children Mildred is survived by a sister, Nancy Aucoin of Waltham; a sister-in-law Mary Forman of Thousand Oaks, CA; a godson David Aucoin of Waltham, several nieces and nephews. Mildred was preceded in death by her husband Ralph in 1992 as well as her sisters, Elizabeth Armstrong, Helen Whapham and Irene Mathews. The Hays Funeral Home of Northborough assisted with arrangements.
Ronald L. DeHart, 84
sisted with arrangements.
SOUTHBOROUGH - Ronald Lee DeHart passed away peacefully at home in Southborough, MA, on July 9, 2 022 s u r rounded by his loving family. Ron was born on May 4th, 1938, in Tarkio, Missouri, where he was raised. Ron is survived by his devoted wife, Susan Porada; his children, Valerie Baker (Jeff), Van DeHart (Cindi), Vincent DeHart (Tamayco), Ronald DeHart (Dawn) and Vanessa Williams (Jason). He also leaves behind his loving grandchildren, Jakin, Madison, Cole, Carson, Dane, Christina, Olivia and Stephanie, and one great grandson, Vincent. Also, his sisters, Karen Huff and Jeannie Moeckl along with her husband, Dan and many nieces and nephews. He made many strong and lasting relationships over the years and will be fondly remembered and missed by his dear friends and neighbors. Ron is preceded in death by his parents, Vincent and Doloris DeHart; his sister, Carol Renae, and ex-wife, Patricia. The Roberson Funeral Home of Bethany, MO assisted with arrangements.
Joyce E. Brescia-DeRosa, 83
Marie J. Letiecq, 80
SHREWSBURY - Thomas L. “Tom” Abele, 78, of Shrewsbury, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family at Massachusetts General Hospital after a long illness. He was born in Omaha, Nebraska on July 26, 1943 to the late George and Evelyn (Trout) Abele. In addition to his wife Fran, Tom is survived by his sons, Travis J. Abele and Jared T. Abele. The Chiampa Funeral Home of Shrewsbury assisted with arrangements.
NORTHBOROUGH - Marie J. (Poirier) Letiecq, 80, of Northboro, passed away peacefully in her home while surrounded by family on Sunday, July 17, 2022. Marie was married for 44 years to the late Robert K. Letiecq who passed away in 2004. She is survived by her son, Dana R. Letiecq and his wife, Doreen of Millbury and two grandchildren, Danielle Letiecq of Sandwich, MA and Benjamin Letiecq of Stoneham, MA; two great grandchildren, Lilah Bartlett and Marceline Bartlett both of Sandwich, MA. She was born in Amqui, Quebec daughter of the late Louis and Corinne (Huet) Poirier and is also predeceased by a son, Dean Letiecq who passed away in 1995. The Alfred Roy & Sons Funeral Home of Worcester as-
SHREWSBURY - Joyce E. (Johnson) Brescia-DeRosa, 83, of Shrewsbury, MA, passed away peacefully July 13, 2022 at Knollwood Nursing Home, after a period of declining health. Born December 2, 1938, to the late Albert and Edna (Nurse) Johnson. She was the beloved wife of Vincent Brescia, who predeceased her in 1983. She later married Eolo DeRosa of Waltham who predeceased her in 2011. She leaves behind a son, Vincent Brescia of Shrewsbury and a daughter, Brenda O’Brien, and her husband James of Shrewsbury. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Kevin O’Brien and his girlfriend Amanda Moninski of Westboro and Lauren Chandonnet and her husband Greg of Shrewsbury, a 5 month old great-granddaughter, Alison Chandonnet, and her sister Arlene Keating of Florida. The Mercadante Funeral Home & Chapel of Worcester assisted with arrangements.
Thomas L. Abele, 78
Beverly A. Maroti, 79 SHREWSBURY Beverly A (Sloan) Maroti, 79, of Shrewsbury, died peace-
fully at home with her children by her side on Saturday, July 16th. She was born the daughter of Clara M. (Sargentelli) Salatka and Richard J. Sloan. Besides her parents she was predeceased by her husband of 35 years, Endre S. Maroti, her stepfather George Salatka and stepmother Lucille Sloan. Bev will be missed terribly by her children; Cheryl Dionne and her husband Dan of Lincolnton, NC, Michael Shugrue and his wife Keri of Sterling, Lisa Rosum and her husband Robert of Shrewsbury and Lynn Shugrue of Boylston. She will also be lovingly remembered by her grandchildren, Nicholas, Ryan and James Schramm, Dakota Shugrue, Sabrina and Brendan McDuffie and a greatgrandson, Jay Schramm. She also leaves her sisters, Marie Mesale of Grafton, Charlotte Penney of Grafton, and Lucille Lee of Harvard and many nieces and nephews. The Chiampa Funeral Home of Shrewsbury assisted with arrangements.
Gerald Mastro, 89 SHREWSBURY - Gerald “Jerry” Mastro, 89 of Shrewsbury, formerly Worcester, passed away T h u r s d a y, July 14th 2022, reuniting with the “love of his life” and wife for 63 years Aldona Mastro who passed away last December 29th. Jerry is survived by; a son, John G. Mastro of Charlton, a daughter, Nancy A. (Mastro) Norris of London, UK; three grandchildren, Shanah A. (Mastro) Elliot of Worcester, James Mastro of Auburn, and Elena N. Norris of North Grafton; six great grandchildren, Clark E. Elliot, Grant G. Elliot, Isla N. Sanabria, Benjamin E. Mastro, Jack A. Elliot and A. Gian Sanabria; a sister, Christine (Mastrogiacomo) Riggieri; nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. In addition to his love Aldona, and his parents, he was predeceased by a grandson, Edward P. Norris in 2013, a brother Frank Mastrogiacomo in 1998, and a sister Teresa (Mastrogiacomo) Hamrin in 2004. The Mercadante Funeral Home & Chapel of Worcester assisted with arrangements.
Ann M. Corio, 78 SHREWSBURY - Ann Marie Corio, 78, a lifelong Shrewsbury resident, passed away peacefully Tuesday, July 19th, 2022, with the ones she loved gathered at her bedside. Ann was born in Worcester, the daughter of Henry and Josephine (DeQuatro) Corio. Ann is survived by her two sons, Gary M. Samela with whom she lived, and Brian Samela and his wife, Nancy of Altamont, NY; two grandchildren, Lindsay, and Stephen; Her longtime companion James A. Madaio; other extended family members and friends. The Mercadante Funeral Home & Chapel of Worcester assisted with arrangements.
Paul M. Fernandes, 55 HUDSON - Paul M. Fernandes, 55, of Hudson, MA, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on July 17, 2022 after a period of declining health. Paul leaves his wife Michele L. (Collins) Fernandes; his son Noah B. Fernandes; his parents, Antonio and Maria (Figuerido) Fernandes; his brother, Mario Fernandes and his wife Toni along with 10 aunts and uncles, 24 cousins and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his Paternal Grandparents, Manuel and Anna Fernandes; his maternal grandparents Antonio and Ermelinda Figuerido; his father and mother-in-law Allan and Barbara Collins and two uncles. Paul was born in Santa Maria, the Azores of Portugal. He emigrated to the states at the age of 5 in 1971. Raised by his parents in Hudson he attended local schools and was a 1984 graduate of Hudson High School. Following high school he went on to Worcester State University earning a Bachelor’s Degree in Health Science. He worked for many years part time at the former Corrado’s Pizza on Main Street in Hudson. Many of Corrado’s Obituaries | 18
