“UNBRIDLED ENERGY”

and was the youngest of three children of the late Wilrose and Helen (O’Donnell) Phaneuf. He was raised on Apsley St. in Hudson, MA, where he was a threesport athlete and alumni of the Hudson High School graduating class of 1951. His senior year baseball team was inducted into the HHS Sports Hall of Fame, and he was very proud of helping his team win the State Championship by starting a rally with a double off the Green Monster at Fenway Park.

After graduating from Hudson High School, he served honorably in the United States Coast Guard from 1952 until 1955 during the Korean War. Richard had a long and successful career as a graphic illustrator for Lapointe Machine and Tool Company in Hudson, and later for Raytheon Company before retiring. He was a former member of Christ the King and Saint Michael Parish in Hudson, and later St Mary’s Church in Shrewsbury.

After retiring from Raytheon, Richard and his wife Patricia relocated to Cape Cod for 12 years, before moving to Shrewsbury to be closer to their family. For the past 2-½ years, they have resided at Golden Pond Assisted Living and Memory Care in Hopkinton, MA.

Richard was an undiscovered artist, and could draw most anything that he could look at. He was rarely seen without his camera, and he enjoyed taking photos at most every event he attended. He also enjoyed organizing the photos and making photo albums and picture collages for family and friends. His family was his life, and he loved spending time with them at family gatherings and cookouts.

In addition to his beloved wife, Patricia M. (Duley) Phaneuf, he is also survived by his 3 children, Stephen R. Phaneuf and his partner, Linda Muren of Hopkinton, MA, James P. Phaneuf and his wife Susan of Milford, MA, and Susan M. Desimone and her husband James of Shrewsbury, MA; 6 grandchildren; Gina M. Hubcsh and her husband Jason, Brad W. Phaneuf and his wife Trista, Angela R. Phaneuf, Lori E. Gelsomini, Nicole P. Dutton and her husband Stanley, and Officer Alex A. Desimone, 10 greatgrandchildren, and a special sister-in-law, Eileen Deviln of Hudson, MA. In addition to his parents, he was also predeceased by his brother, Robert W. Phaneuf; his sister, Natalie E. Gay, his grandson, Jeffrey J. Phaneuf, and his best granddoggie pal Brody.

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

Henry A. Kasperowicz, 61

MARLBOROUGH - Henry A. Kasperowicz 61 of Marlborough died unexpectedly on Sunday, January 8, 2023.

He was born in Lower Merion, PA, the son of Patricia (Carbone) Kasperowicz and the late Henry A. Kasperowicz Sr. He worked as a computer technician for many years, and was an athlete in various local area men’s leagues. He was a graduate of the Marlborough High School class of 1979.

Henry is survived by his son, Cory Kasperowicz, his mother Patricia (Pat) Kasperowicz both of Marlborough, his sister, Karen Jannetti and her husband John Matos of Framingham, and their daughters. He is also survived by his partner, Cheryl Flynn of Marlborough. He was predeceased by his father, Henry A. Kasperowicz Sr. in 2014.

The Short & Rowe Funeral Home of Marlborough assisted with arrangements.

Doris C. Crossman, 85

NORTHBOROUGH - Doris C. Crossman, beloved mother and mémé and lifelong resident of Northborough, passed away in the early morning hours of Saturday, January 21, 2023. She was 85 years old. Doris was one of two daughters to Arthur J. and Bertha R. (Vigeant) Gauvin.

Surviving Doris are her four daughters, Margaret M. Reilly and her husband Joseph and Jean M. Flynn and her husband John - all whom reside in Marlborough, Donna J. Houston and her husband Jay of Northborough and Rita M. Crossman of Shrewsbury; her six grandchildren Shannon Reilly – Martin and her husband Jon, Andrew Houston and his wife Ashley, Michael Reilly and his fiancé Brittany, Christopher Houston and his wife Kim, Jameson Flynn and his wife Maeve, Jesse Flynn, two great-grandchildren Ethan and Mallory Houston and her nieces and nephews. Doris was preceded in death by her sister Loretta Manning.

The Hays Funeral Home of Northborough assisted with arrangements.