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

Barnes, Priscilla of Shrewsbury and Grantsboro, NC

Busa Jr., Alfred of Marlborough

Carlson, Marie of Marlborough

Chenell, Alan of Marlborough

Dome, Marjorie of Hudson

Genatossio, Nina of Fitchburg and Grafton

Hall Jr., Brinley formerly of Southborough

Hebden, Michael of Grafton

Hsu, Shih-kuan of Shrewsbury

Hudson, Gerald of Marlborough

Hutchinson, Shirley of Southborough

Jonaitis, Joanne of Northborough

Kerrigan Jr., Thomas Hudson

Major, Elizabeth former music teacher with Marlborough Public Schools

McGinn, John of Shrewsbury

Parent, John of Hudson

Proctor, Anne of Grafton

Rublesky, Edward formerly of Marlborough

Sullivan Jr., Robert of Hudson

Tremblay, Phyllis of Marlborough

Tselikis, John of Marlborough

Vuona, Theresa formerly of Shrewsbury

Walter, Jake of Southborough

Wheeler, Nancy of Northborough

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Marjorie J. Dome, 90

HUDSON - Marjorie Jeanette

Dome, nee Budd, died Jan. 2, 2023, in Sudbury, Massachusetts at the age of 90.

Born March 6, 1932, to John F. and Elizabeth Budd in Brooklyn, New York, Marjorie attended Erasmus Hall High School in Brooklyn. She married her school sweetheart Donald A.

Dome June 14, 1952.

She was a loving wife and mother, passionate about each of her four sons, grandchildren and great-grandchildren – always wanting to show them off to neighbors and friends when visiting their long-time home on King Street in Fanwood, New Jersey, or later in Bradenton, Florida, where the couple retired. She liked to keep any cards or hand-drawn pictures or trinkets her family gave her, and she always had a gift in hand. At her heart, Marjorie was a caretaker, ensuring any visitor had enough to eat – always offering a banana or sandwich to take with you on the road. She was strong willed, outspoken and full of sass in the best ways.

Marjorie is survived by three sons: William (Nancy) Dome, Hudson, Mass.; David (Janet) Dome, Laconia, NH; and Donald Dome Jr., Tilton, NH. Marjorie had six grandchildren: Matthew Dome (Lisa), Brian Dome (Tami), Meghan Dome, Kendra Frederick (Kosea), Karen Beit (Rich), and Jennifer King (Jermaine). She also had eight great-grandchildren: Norah, Anna, Lilah, Logan, Keiran, Kamille, Abigail and Penelope. She was predeceased by her husband of 67 years on Jan. 21, 2019. She was also predeceased by her son Stephen Dome and daughter-in-law Shannon Dome.

A memorial service will be held March 4, 2023, at 10 a.m. at the Tighe Hamilton Regional Funeral Home, 50 Central Street, Hudson, MA 01749.

John R. McGinn, 78

SHREWSBURY - John R. “Jack”

McGinn, 78, a longtime Shrewsbury resident, passed away unexpectedly at his home on February 7, 2023. Born in Worcester to Thomas J. and Catherine (Murphy) McGinn, Jack attended Worcester Public Schools.

Jack went on to work as a guidance counselor at Shrewsbury High School for thirty years and was also an Adjunct Professor for several years in the Counselor Education Program at Worcester State College. Jack proudly served in the Army Reserve during the Vietnam War.

Jack is survived by nieces and nephews including Katie Centola of North Attleboro, Susan McGinn-Fullen of Shrewsbury, Patrick McGinn of Westford, and Thomas “Chip” McGinn of Wrentham.

The Chiampa Funeral Home of Shrewsbury assisted with arrangements.

Shih-kuan Hsu, 86

SHREWSBURY - Dr. Shih-kuan

“Ken” Hsu was a scholar, engineer and ultimate family man. Ken was born on January 1, 1937, the 3rd of 6 children of the late Jenduan Hsu and Yu-mei Chen in the small farm town of Linluo Township, Pingtung, Taiwan. Ken died after a period of declining health on Sunday, February 5, 2023. He was 86.

In addition to his wife of 53 years, Mei-sheng, he leaves his children, Lloyd Hsu (Jan Foo) of Los Altos, California and Christina Hsu (Robert Lu) of Redwood City, California; his grandchildren, Jeremy and Stephanie Hsu; his siblings Shih-tien Hsu, Shih-yi Hsu, Jui-jyu Hsu, Jui-mei Hsu; many nieces & nephews. He is predeceased by his older brother, Shih-chao Hsu.

The James & John Heald of The Joyce Funeral Home in Waltham assisted with arrangements.

Elizabeth A. Major, 75

AGAWAM - Elizabeth A. Major, 75, of Agawam, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on February 9, 2023 surrounded by her family and friends. Beth was born in Springfield, MA, August 14,1947 to the late Lloyd W. Major and Dorothy E (Steele) Major of Agawam.

Beth is survived by her sister Dorothea (Dory Major) Aull and her husband Elbert H. Aull, III, nephew Elbert H. Aull IV (wife Vanessa Pai-Thompson), niece Malia (Aull) Ohlson (husband Jonathan Ohlson). She loved spending time with her greatniece Abigail Ohlson and greatnephew Alex Ohlson. Especially grateful for love and kindness of friend and aide, Nadejda and lifelong loving friends Cinnie, Mary, Bill and Helen.

The Curran-Jones Funeral Home of Agawam assisted with arrangements.

Jake Walter, 90

SOUTHBOROUGH - Jake Walter, 90, of Southborough, died peacefully at his home, surrounded by his family on Tuesday, February 7, 2023. He was the beloved husband of Margo (Findley) Walter for over 67 years.

In addition to his wife he leaves his children, Conan Walter and is wife, Mary of Southborough, Timothy Walter of Tomball, TX; Caitlin Boland and her husband William of Southborough; Robert Walter and is wife, Jennifer of Westford; Susanna Walter and her partner Jose Ayala of Waltham; Jacob Walter and his wife, De- naRae Walter of Southborough; sixteen grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and a sister, Patricia Ristow, of Lincoln, Neb. He was predeceased by his sister, Barbara Oliver and his daughter in law Kristin Walter.

The Johnston Funeral Home of Southborough assisted with arrangements.

Robert P. Sullivan Jr., 57

HUDSON - Robert P Sullivan Jr of Hudson passed on February 7, 2023 after a period of declining health. He was the beloved son of Robert and Eileen Sullivan of Hudson and youngest brother of Melinda, her husband Lawrence, Barry, Paul and his wife Nancy.

In May 1993, Rob married the love of his life and soulmate, Margaret (Melo). Together they had two sons, Bobby and Christopher, who by far were Rob’s proudest accomplishments and joys. He beamed when talking about them and loved them more than words can say. He was so happy to be adding two new daughters-inlaw, Chelsie Ray and Jenna Noccioli, that he already loved like daughters. Rob also leaves behind his mother-in-law Maria Margarida Melo who loved him like a son, sister-in-law Dorothy Forde and her husband Toney. He will also be missed by nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, many cousins and countless friends.

Rob is preceded in death by his father-in-law Manuel da Silva Melo, maternal grandparents Manuel and Emily Silva, paternal grandparents William and Evelyn Sullivan, grandparents-in-law John and Angelina Botelho, great aunt Maria Evelina Cabral, and uncles Joseph Rivers, William Sullivan, John Antonio and Eugene Silva.

Rob, known among friends as Ruben, Sully, and Little Sully, worked to live – not lived to work. He enjoyed time outdoors with his best 4-legged buddy Lexi whether by a campfire, on the boat or sitting in the sun. Lexi misses him dearly, especially the pepperoni & walnut snacks throughout the day. In addition to spending time with his family, Rob had passions for music, fishing, golf, and lake life as can be proven by his social media page with all the photos of sunsets, fish, golf courses, campfires, guitars and of course lobsters & cheesecake at Bob’s Seafood. Whenever possible, he would be loving life doing one or all of these activities, and these passions were also passed on to his sons. An ideal day for Rob would include all these adventures with his wife, kids and friends.

Being from a musical family, Rob first picked up the guitar at age 4 and never put it down. He passed that love of music and playing instruments onto his children; he cherished the times the three jammed together with friends. Rob was known to perform as Elvis in a white glitter jumpsuit and leather pant suit on many occasions. His love for being a musician and entertainer was a close second to the love for his family.

Rob never did anything halfway. He lived and loved with all his heart and all he had. Everywhere he went, he made friends - adding to the lifelong friendships he left behind. The world lost an all-around terrific guy that would do anything for anyone at any time. Always with a smile and a “Yaaaaa Baby!” – he could liven up any room.

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

Joanne Jonaitis, 64

NORTHBOROUGH - Joanne Jonaitis (Pazareskis) passed away peacefully on February 8, 2023, while surrounded by the love of her family. She was 64 years old. Born in Worcester and raised in Shrewsbury, Joanne was a daughter of George and Bette (Sterner) Jonaitis, Jr. and a 1976 graduate of Shrewsbury High School.

Surviving Joanne is her husband of 33 years, Paul R. Pazareskis and her beloved daughters Molly Jonaitis – Pazareskis and Madison Pazareskis, all whom live in Northborough; her mother Bette Jonaitis of Shrewsbury; two brothers George Jonaitis III and companion Donna of St. Simons, GA and Gary Jonaitis and his wife Laura of Wareham, MA; a sister Suzanne Durkin and her husband Joseph of Buzzards Bay, MA; as well as many nieces and nephews. She will also be missed by the Pazareskis family from both the East and West Coasts.

The Hays Funeral Home of Northborough assisted with arrangements.