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

Arnold, Keith of Grafton

Atchue, Marshall of Grafton

Beall, James of Shrewsbury

Cabral, Maria of Hudson

Caissie, Jeannine of Ft. Myers

Beach, FLA

Cherkowski, Pat formerly of Hudson

Devine, Donald formerly of Shrewsbury

Galipeau, Jeannette of Westborough

Gauthier, Theresa formerly of Shrewsbury

Leahey, Janet of Marlborough

Malboeuf, Gail of Grafton

Milliken, Lynda of Marlborough

Minasian, Margaret of Westborough

Najarian, Oscar of Westborough

Noyst, Beth of Westborough

Sales, Luis of Marlborough

Stines, Joseph of Grafton

Sweeney, Richard of Northborough

Vandal, Norman of Shrewsbury

White, Kathryn of Hudson

Zaffrann, Sara of Shrewsbury

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Jeannine P. Caissie, 89

FT. MYERS BEACH, FLA -

Jeannine P. Doucett Caissie, 89, of Ft. Myers Beach, Florida (formerly of Marlborough, MA) passed away January 21, 2023.

She was born April 1, 1933, in Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada to the late Edgar Doucett and Melina Bourque Doucett Anderson. After moving to the states, she married the love of her life, Paul. They celebrated 63 loving years together as husband and wife before his passing in May 2019. Jeannine was a devoted and loving mother, raising four children, David, James, Bruce, and Paula. She worked for many years in the Marlborough, Ma school system. Before and after her and her husband’s retirement, they spent many summers in N. Sedgewick, Maine. During retirement in Florida, living at Bayside Estates, she enjoyed singing in the church choir, painting, traveling, playing dominoes, being part of the Kookie Band and Red Hat Club. She especially enjoyed lots of time with her friends and family.

Jeannine leaves behind her beloved children David (Lee), James, Bruce (Marsha); her grandchildren Jason (Grace), Jennifer (Carson), Christopher, Shawn, and Joshua; great grandchildren Atlantis and Amelia. She also leaves behind her sisters Beverley (Bill) Matarese and Elaine Mahony; sister-in-law Roseanna, brothers-in law Leo (Jeannine), Ed (Mary) Duvall and many nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her husband Paul (2019), daughter Paula Babineau (2011), sister Edwina Barsano (2018).

Janet A. Leahey, 76

MARLBOROUGH - Janet “Jan” A. (Devoe) Leahey 76 of Marlborough died peacefully surrounded by family on Wednesday, February 22, 2023 at UMass Memorial Healthcare in Worcester after a lengthy illness.

Jan was born in Newton, MA, the daughter of the late Raymond V. Devoe Sr. and Dorothy “Dot” (Dobens). She graduated from Algonquin High School and earned her Associates Degree from Northeastern University.

Jan was predeceased by her husband of 29 years, Paul M. Leahey in 2007.

Jan is survived by her daughter, Erin L. Sees and her husband Dan of N. Attleboro, 5 beloved grandchildren, Megan McLaughlin, Trent Demers, Braden Sees, Tyler Sees, Conor Sees, 1 great grandson, Steven, a sister, Nancy Boone and her husband Jeffrey Moore of Clinton, a brother, Paul E. Devoe Sr. and his wife Becky of Leominster and many nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband, Jan was predeceased by her daughter Joanne McLaughlin in 2017, a sister Jacquelyn M. Woods and a brother Raymond V. Devoe Jr.

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

Pat A. Cherkowski, 81

BUZZARDS BAY, MA/TARPON SPRINGS, FLA - Pat Ann Cherkowski passed away on February 16, 2023, at the age of 81. She was born on April 21, 1941, in Boston, Massachusetts, to Dennis Bertini and Anna Martignetti.

Pat was raised in Cambridge, MA, where she attended Cambridge Latin High School, excelling in her studies and serving as the president of her senior class and a member of the National Honors Society.

After marrying, Pat moved to Hudson, MA, where she raised her children and was an active member of her community. She was the proud founder and president of the Hudson Girls Club and volunteered in numerous other organizations.

In the 1980s, Pat attended Bentley College and received a bachelor’s degree in accounting. In 1985, she married the love of her life, John Cherkowski. They split their time between Buzzards Bay, MA, and Tarpon Springs, FL, and shared many happy years together. Pat had a successful career in commercial sales and real estate investing, but it was her entrepreneurial spirit that led her to open three Bath Fitter franchises in the Clearwater, FL area with her husband in 1990. Together, they ran the business until her retirement several years later.

In her early retirement, Pat enjoyed traveling extensively throughout Europe, the United States, and Canada, always eager to experience new cultures and meet new people. She was an avid runner, gardener, gymgoer, and walker, always seeking to stay active and healthy.

Pat had a great passion for music, which she indulged in by attending countless con - certs throughout her life. Her love for literature was equally strong, as she actively participated in book clubs and was known to be a voracious reader.

Pat was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, and her family was her greatest source of joy. Known affectionately as Nona to her grandchildren, she treasured the time she spent with them. Her unwavering love and support provided the inspiration for her grandchildren to become their best selves. Her kindness, generosity, and positive attitude touched the lives of everyone she met.

Pat is survived by her husband John, her children Mark Kosinski and his wife Kristin, Joanne Bilancieri and her husband George Arsenalt, Jody Smith and her husband Jason, her grandchildren Josh, Ryan, Callan, and Stowe Kosinski, Adam Bilancieri, Ashlen Smith, Jennifer Carrier, and Kevin Peck, 6 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great-grandchild. She was predeceased by her parents and sister-in-law Regina Cherkowski.

Marshall W. Atchue, 95

GRAFTON - Marshall (“Whitey”) W. Atchue of Grafton passed away on February 23, 2 days before his 95th birthday. He leaves his wife of 67 years, Marilyn (“Peg”) (Mainville) Atchue.

He also leaves a daughter, Sally Atchue and her partner Don Clark of Adams Center, NY, his son Mark and his wife Nancy of Grafton, his grandchildren, Jonathan Atchue and his fiancé Shannon Chambers of Millbury and Katherine Atchue of Shrewsbury. He also leaves his sister, Theresa, and her husband John Arnold of The Villages Florida, his brother, Joseph Atchue of Grafton, his sisters-in-law Marion Aikey of Rentz Ga., Jeanne Noyes of Cape Neddick Me., Vicki Vandersluis of Uxbridge, and Alice Atchue of Grafton and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his brothers Philip and Milton (“Doc”)

Atchue.

The Roney Funeral Home of North Grafton assisted with arrangements.

Gail Malboeuf, 87

GRAFTON - Gail (Russek) Malboeuf, 87, passed away February 20, 2023 at UMass Memorial in Worcester following an illness. Gail was born August 10, 1935 in Worcester and her roots were in Shrewsbury.

She leaves her husband of 65 years, Donald Malboeuf, her children Scott Malboeuf and his wife Deborah, Stephen Malbouef and his wife Patti and Sally (Malboeuf) Hogan and Billy Gray, her grandchildren Nicole, Danielle, Kayla, Jesse, Brett, Ben, Cameron and Mackenzie and 3 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her sister Nancy Welcome. The Roney Funeral Home of North Grafton assisted with arrangements.

Norman H. Vandal, 96

SHREWSBURY - Norman H. “Norm” Vandal, 96, of Shrewsbury, passed away peacefully on the morning of February 27, 2023 at Shrewsbury

Nursing

Home. He was predeceased by his beloved wife of 55 years, Ann M. (Pescaro) Vandal, in 2007.

Norm is survived by his children, Robert Vandal and his wife Lori, of Auburn, and Marianne Boudreau and her husband Bob, of Shrewsbury; his grandchildren, Casey, Cameron, and Caitlin Boudreau, all of Shrewsbury; as well as several nieces and nephews. He was also predeceased by his siblings, Theresa Welch, Lucille Richardson, Joan Jones, and Hector Vandal, Jr.; and their parents, Hector Vandal, Sr. and Ledora (DeCoteau) Vandal.

The Britton-Shrewsbury Funeral Home assisted with arrangements.