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

Bartlett, Cohar of Northborough

Billings, Barbara of Shrewsbury

Burtt, Joseph formerly of Southborough

Cartmell, Grace of Shrewsbury and Northborough

Coyle, Joanne formerly of Grafton and Northborough

Crowell, Sister Virginia, a Contemplative Sister of the Good Shepherd

Gale, Helen of Marlborough

Liberty, Joseph of Shrewsbury

Markert, Richard of Southborough

Munn, Beverly of Grafton

Pelletier, Regent of Grafton

Sabella, Jane of Marlborough Whitney, Robert of Northborough

Cohar Bartlett, 90

NORTHBOROUGH - Cohar

Bartlett, artist and caring mother, sister, grandmother, and great grandmother, passed away peacefully on January 13, at Whitney Place, just down the road from her longtime home in Northborough, MA. She was 90 years old.

An artist, businesswoman, and animal-lover, Co was born in 1932 to Hannah and George Kalajian in New York City. Cohar and her sister, Carol Kasparian, enjoyed family time on Lincoln Street in Worcester, and at Thompson Pond in Spencer. When Hannah founded Near East Rice Pilaf more than 50 years ago, they built the family business, as it expanded worldwide. Cohar raised her two children, David and Debbie, in Grafton.

In 1980, Co moved to a home in Northborough that she designed on Howard Street. Co was often found

Police Log

Northborough

Tuesday, Jan. 10

6:36 p.m. Arrested, Patrick Sean Salmon, 25, of 2 Westmorland Dr., Worcester, for state hway – signal/sign/markings viol, unsafe operation of MV, negligent operation of motor vehicle, OUI-liquor or .08%.

Shrewsbury

Friday, Jan. 13

8:02 p.m. Arrested, Suellen M. Dean, 56, of 129 Boylston St., Shrewsbury, for OUI liquor, leave scene of property dam- puttering around her 20acre property on her ATV, or drawing artistic inspiration from the pond and waterfall she helped build. Cohar also loved the time she spent and the friends she met along the way during her decades in the Florida Keys and on Cape Cod.

In her later years, Co furthered her love of the arts, travel, and animals. She could often be found painting in her sunroom, or enjoying time with her countless dogs, birds, guinea pigs, and whatever animal she could convince her family to allow in the house. Cohar also enjoyed her antique car that she often drove in Fourth of July parades all around New England.

In her 80’s, Cohar moved to Whitney Place in Northborough, where her zest for life, vibrant attire, and kindness quickly endeared her to new friends. Her desire to be helpful never left her, and her last week was filled with staff and residents sharing story after story of her kindness and wit.

Holli Howard of Palmetto, FL, his sister Marjorie Simone of Westborough, MA, five (5) nieces and seven (7) nephews. He was a loving husband and father.

The Robert Toale and Sons Funeral Home at Manasota Memorial Park, Bradenton, Fla., assisted with arrangements.

Jane Sabella, 91

age, operation to endanger.

10:08 p.m. Arrested, Serge Jean, 45, of 24 Elm Ave., Brockton, for MV operator refuse to identify self, speeding in violation special regulation, resisting arrest.

Thursday, Jan. 19

1:38 p.m. Arrested, Xavier Cruz, 36, of 20 Everett Gaylord Blvd., Apt. 6, Worcester, on warrant.

Marlborough

Friday, Jan. 13

2:27 a.m. Arrested, Roeli Cifuentes Carreto, 29, of 119 Elm St., Apt. 2, Marlborough, for OUI-liquor or .08%, op MV with license suspended, possess open container of alcohol in MV.

1:13 p.m. Arrested, Manuel A. Teo Jr., 26, of 39 Ringold St., Marlborough, on warrant.

1:55 p.m. Arrested, Christopher M. Harper, 38, of 36 Ethel Ave., Marlborough, on warrant.

8:59 p.m. Arrested, William R. Buster, 22, of 74 Robin Hood Rd., Marlborough, for vandalize property, assault with dangerous weapon (2 cts), assault, resist arrest.

In addition to her children, David Bartlett and Debbie Stutman, Cohar is mourned by scores of friends, relatives, grandchildren, and a greatgranddaughter. The family is holding private arrangements.

Cohar passed peacefully, surrounded by her family after a 30+ year battle with Parkinson’s Disease. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Cohar Bartlett’s memory to The Michael J. Fox Foundation For Parkinson’s Research – www. michaeljfox.org

Joseph K. Burtt, 72

PARRISH, FLA. - On Tuesday, January 10, 2023, Joe Burtt of Parrish, FL. formerly of Southborough, MA, passed away at the age of 72. Joe is predeceased by his father, Kenneth Burtt, mother, Mary Burtt and his sister, Patricia Corley. He is survived by his wife, of 41 years, Barbara Burtt of Parrish, FL, his son Joseph Howard and granddaughter, Isabel Howard, of Newton, MA, his daughter

MARLBOROUGH - Jane (Duridas) Sabella, 91, of Marlborough, died Saturday January 14, 2023, at Marie Esther Health Center in Marlborough, MA. She was the daughter of the late Chris and Sofia (Zaracovtou) Duridas and the wife of the late Joseph J. Sabella of Marlborough who died in 1979. She was also predeceased by her six brothers and sisters, George Duridas, Peggy Morelli, John Duridas, Mary DeSantis, Helen Cantz, and Charles Duridas.

Jane was born in Marlborough and spent her early childhood years there before moving to Milford with her large, loving family. She attended Milford Public Schools and after, started working at a hat factory which put her expert sewing skills to work. In later years, she worked for the Sebastian Co. of Hudson painting figurines with a meticulous hand which appealed to her perfectionist personality. Together with her husband Joe, they raised their four children in Marlborough. She provided a loving and warm upbringing, especially through her love of books and her Greek heritage.

Jane enjoyed many activities. She was in a bowling league for many years. She loved family trips to the beach, Hampton, Rockport, Newport and more, where many memories were made and she never left without a lobster dinner. She was an avid reader and a trivia buff. She loved classic movies, crossword puzzles, Bingo, and never missed Jeopardy. She was a devoted New England Patriots fan, and watched every game. She loved antiqu- ing and could never drive by a yard sale without stopping. She enjoyed lunching with the ladies to discuss the topics of the day. Jane shared many happy years with her companion Paul Lafayette of Marlborough. Jane thrived for many years and loved living in her little home. She will be remembered for her classic beauty and movie star smile. Jane lived an incredible life and will always be remembered for her grace, kindness, and her loving soul.

She is survived by her children, Victoria Sahagian and James Powers of Worcester, Andrea McAuliffe and her husband Teddy of Northborough, Steven Sabella and his wife Elena of Rhode Island, and David Sabella and his wife Lisa of Phillipston.

She also leaves behind her beloved grandchildren Sean Sahagian, Ashley Simoncini and her husband Ryan, Leah Mincey, Ryley Powers, and Christian, Ryan, and Steven Girouard. She is also survived by her great grandson Leonardo.

The family would like to thank the nurses at Marie Esther for their care of Jane in her last days.

The Slattery Funeral Home of Marlborough assisted with arrangements.

Joseph W. Liberty, 68

SHREWSBURY - It breaks our heart to share that Joseph William Liberty passed away unexpectedly on January 8th, leaving behind his beloved sons Joseph M. Liberty and his wife, Poonam Liberty of Woodburn, OR, and John P. Liberty of Salem, MA. Joe was the son of the late Robert and June (Costello) Liberty of Shrewsbury, MA. His family includes Kathleen O’Neill, Upton, MA; William and Joan Fallon, Cataumet, MA, Allen and Michele Syslo, Warwick, RI; Michael Liberty, Shrewsbury, MA; Patricia Liberty, Shrewsbury, MA, and several nieces and nephews.

Chiampa Funeral Home of Shrewsbury assisted with arrangements.