obituaries

The information in the police log is obtained directly from the official records maintained at each police station in our circulation area. Those arrested are innocent until proven guilty. The Community Advocate will publish news of acquittals upon notification and a copy of court issued documentation.

Shrewsbury

Thursday, Dec. 22

6:21 p.m. Arrested, Peter J. Leblanc, 40, of 295 Boylston St., Shrewsbury, for oper MV with license suspended for OUI. 8:30 p.m. Arrested, Lacey Jade Sawyer, 38, of 45 Catherine St., Apt. 2, Worcester, for shoplifting by asportation, possession Class C substance, warrant.

Saturday, Dec. 24

2:42 a.m. Arrested, Henry Albert Nydam, 34, of 121 Princeton St., Leicester, for OUI liquor, fail to stop/ yield. 11:37 a.m. Arrested, Michael Richard Cloutier, 26, of 242 A Hampton St., Auburn, on warrant.

Marlborough

Monday, Dec. 19

10:10 p.m. Arrested, Jennifer A. Sawvelle, 28, of 189 Irving St., Apt. 4, Framingham, for OUI-liquor or .08%, marked lanes violation.

Tuesday, Dec. 20

12:35 p.m. Arrested, Jason P. Bills, 48, of 11 Kirby St., Marlborough, for operate MV with license revoked as HTO (criminal), unregistered motor vehicle, warrant.

Wednesday, Dec. 21

7:59 p.m. Arrested, Philip C. Aquino, 31, of 26 Blueberry Ln., Hudson, for larceny under $1200, warrant.

Westborough

Thursday, Dec. 21

4:48 p.m. Arrested, Kevin P. Donfield, 54, of 7 Old Harry Rd., Southborough, for OUI-liquor or .08%, negligent operation of motor vehicle.

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Residential fire displaces Southborough family

By Laura Hayes Managing Editor SOUTHBOROUGH - A family of four was displaced following a fire at a Southborough home.

The Southborough Fire Department received a report of a fire on East Main Street at about 8:15 a.m. Dec. 26.

According to the department, an engine and ambulance were the first to respond, and crews reported that there was heavy smoke and fire coming from the home.

Firefighters transmitted the first alarm, calling for aid from the surrounding departments.

According to the department, the fire was quickly brought under control and later fully extinguished.

Firefighters said all of the occupants of the home were able to evacuate without sustaining injuries. The Red Cross responded to help the residents.

In addition to Southborough, Westborough, Hopkinton and Ashland responded while Marlborough provided station coverage.

The cause of the fire is under investigation.

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

Aspesi, Gloria of Southborough and West Dennis Beezley, Kelly formerly of Westborough Carrier, Sr. Rita a Sister of Saint Anne Chaves, Joseph formerly of Hudson Chaves, Manuel of Hudson Denzel, Frances of Marlborough Giancola, Alfred of Marlborough and Florida Gonzalez, Elocadio of Marlborough Henderson, Mary Ellen of Grafton Johnson, Leonard of Marlborough LeBlanc, Larry of Shrewsbury Leonardo, Zelia of Marlborough Lowell, Ilene of Shrewsbury Mauchan, Judith of Marlborough Morrison, Elizabeth of Southborough Phillips, Douglas of South Grafton Place, Janice of Marlborough Sparks, Richard of Hudson Sullivan, Lorele of Westborough Swift, Richard formerly of North Grafton Tomaiolo, Anthony Shrewsbury Vanasse, Claire of Hudson and formerly of Marlborough Varriale, Victor founder of Westboro Jewelers and Designer Jewelers Vincent, John of Hudson Vorce, Patricia of Hudson Walker, Gwendolyn formerly of Westborough Weir, Robert of Northborough Young, Kenneth of Westborough

Claire M. Vanasse, 79

HUDSON - Claire M. (Balthazar) Vanasse, 79, of Hudson, formerly of Marlboro, died on Monday, December 26, 2022 at Newton Wellesley Center for Alzheimer’s Care in Wellesley, MA. She was predeceased by her husband of 51 years, Pierre F. Vanasse in 2016.

Claire was born and raised in Marlborough, MA, daughter of the late Arthur and Antonia (Chagnon) Balthazar. Claire attended local schools and was a graduate of St. Ann’s Academy of Marlborough, MA. Claire and her husband Pierre moved to Hudson in 1967 spending many wonderful years raising the family and caring for their home. She was a member of St. Michael Parish in Hudson, MA and a former member of Christ the King Parish in Hudson, MA.

Claire leaves her son, Mark Vanasse and partner Emma Obituaries | 20

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