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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).

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Anderson, Sandra formerly of Grafton Cabral, Jose of Hudson Cafarella, Michele of Hudson Cangello, Ruth of Shrewsbury Driscoll Jr., James of Westborough Dunbar, Sandra formerly of Southborough Gallagher, Martha of Shrewsbury McGowan, Virginia formerly of Shrewsbury McMenemy, Bessie of Northborough Mendes, Natalice of Marlborough and Framingham Muise Jr., William of Southborough Patton, Susan of Hudson Seymour, Jeannette of Marlborough Tebbetts, Elizabeth of Southborough Wagley, Helen formerly of Marlborough

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James L. Driscoll Jr., 77

WESTBOROUGH - James L. Driscoll, Jr., 77, of Westborough, passed away on Friday, December 9, 2022 at home from complications of heart failure surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Mary R. (Giuffrida) Driscoll to whom he was married for 54 years.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by two children, Michelle A. Driscoll of Worcester and James M. Driscoll of Sudbury.

The Pickering & Son Westborough Funeral Home assisted with arrangements.

Susan Patton, 78

HUDSON - Susan (Tidey) Patton, 78, a longtime resident of Hudson, MA, died on Friday, December 9, 2022 with her loving family by her side at the Branches of Marlborough.

Susan is survived by her beloved high school sweetheart and husband of 55 years, Kenneth V. Patton Sr. of Hudson, MA. She also leaves her two children, Kenneth V. Patton Jr. and his wife Melissa of Worcester, MA, Lisa Schliker and her husband Chuck of Hudson, MA; her 3 grandchildren, Anthony C. Patton, Anthony M. Patton and Alexander Patton along with her two sisters, Nancy Williams, Barbara Anderson and other relatives and friends.

Susan was born in Pittsburgh, PA, daughter of the late Harold C. and Mary C. (Fullerton) Tidey. She was raised in Stoneham, MA attending local schools and was a 1962 graduate of Stoneham H.S. She later attended Lesley University in Cambridge, MA receiving her Bachelor’s Degree in Education. She was a special education teacher within the Quincy Public School System and later began a career as a bookkeeper assisting her husband Kenneth with the daily operations of his business, Lakeside Exxon in Marlborough, MA for 25 years. She was also a bookkeeper with Shaw’s Super Markets until her retirement.

Susan enjoyed the simple things in life, a cruise vacation to Bermuda or a day trip to local beaches so she could take in the wonderful scenery of the Ocean. She cherished caring for her Siamese cats and was very proud of her large selection of Siamese cat collectibles. Susan loved reading in her spare time and enjoyed spending time with her family. She especially cherished spending time with her grandchildren. The legacy of love she leaves behind will always be remembered by those who loved and knew her.

The Tighe Hamilton Regional Funeral Home of Hudson assisted with arrangements.

Ruth E. Cangello, 96

SHREWSBURY - Ruth E. (Simoncini) Cangello, 96, of Shrewsbury, passed away on Tuesday, December 13, 2022, at The Christopher House in Worcester. She is reunited with her beloved husband, Leo Cangello, who predeceased her in November 1999.

Ruth is survived by her children, Susan Farrington of Shrewsbury and Peter Cangello and his wife Karen (Belsito) of Worcester; four grandchildren, Nicholas Cangello, Michael Stanton and his wife Adreanna, Gianna Bushe and her husband Sean, and Alexa Stanton; two great grandchildren, Lennah Rose Bushe and Mila Elena Stanton; her sister, Janyce Safford of Shrewsbury; many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a sister and four brothers, Geraldine Simoncini, Robert, Edward, Donald, and John Simoncini.

The Mercadante Funeral Home & Chapel of Worcester assisted with arrangements.

Michele Cafarella, 84

HUDSON - Michele (Shannon) Cafarella, 84, died peacefully in her home on December 9th with her husband and children at her side. Michele and her husband Joseph had just celebrated

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Michele was born in Plattsburgh NY, the daughter of the late David and Marguerite (Angier) Shannon. She spent her early childhood there before moving to Marlborough with her family when she was 12 years old. Michele graduated from Marlborough High School in 1956 and Burdett College in 1957.

Michele worked at Marlborough Hospital for many years, retiring in 2000 when she began to spend more time with her family and travel with friends. Michele especially loved being with her children and grandchildren. She and Joe attended many sporting events, concerts, recitals and graduations and enjoyed many family vacations to Maine, North Carolina and Cape Cod, most centered around their grandchildren. Michele and Joe welcomed their first great grandchild in May of this year. Michele leaves behind her family and many friends that will miss her presence in their lives. She is survived by her husband Joseph, her children and their spouses Beth and Ron, Steven and Tara, Michael and Milissa and James and Karen; her 10 grandchildren, Andrew and his wife Kate, Evan and his wife Payton, Daniel and his wife Leah, Aaron, Joseph, Matthew, Michael, Megan, Caitlin and Scott; her great grandson Lukas and her sister Beth. Michele also leaves behind many nieces, nephews and dear friends.

The Slattery Funeral Home Inc. of Marlborough assisted with arrangements.

Jeannette L. Seymour, 84

MARL BOROUGH - Jeannette L. (Walcott) Seymour, 84, of Marlborough, died Monday, December 12, 2022 at the Artisan at Hudson.

She was the daughter of the late Raymond and Lillian (Ledoux) Walcott and wife of the late Richard M. Seymour. Jeannette was predeceased by her son, Rick Seymour, and daughter Paula Seymour, as well as her sisters, Fleurette Connelly and Doris Girouard.

Jeannette is survived by her daughter, Debbie (Seymour) Neale and her husband Bill of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, and her sons, Peter Seymour and Christine of Hudson, Paul Seymour of Worcester, Philip Seymour and his wife Maria of Hudson, her daughter-in-law Cheryl Seymour and a loving friend Christopher Condardo. She also is survived by her grandchildren, Christopher, Mathew, Richie, Nicole, Kasey, Kellie, Billie, Michael, Benjamin, Danielle, Justine and Ryan. As well as her 13 greatgrandchildren.

Jeannette was a lifelong resident of Marlborough. In her younger years, she enjoyed getting together with friends and family for Holidays, cookouts, special occasions and bowling nights, she loved to travel and had fond memories of her many trips.

She worked at the Wayside Inn as a hostess in Sudbury for many years and it was one of her favorite places.

We will miss her very much.

The Slattery Funeral Home, Inc. of Marlborough assisted with arrangements.

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