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Jacqueline “Jackie” (Weber) Schortmann
Jacqueline “Jackie” (Weber) Schortmann, 93, died on September 26, 2023, at the Timothy Daniels House in Holliston and is survived by her husband Harry and her three children Mark (his wife Kim), David, and Liesel (Lee). She was born on August 21, 1930, and was married on her 25th birthday after seven years of courtship.…
Barbara LeMay
Barbara (Sands) LeMay, 97, of Holliston, passed away on Wednesday, September 27, 2023 at Medway Country Manor. Born in Holbrook, she was the daughter of the late Bessie (Emery) and Max Sands. She was the wife of the late Richard E. LeMay. Barbara is survived by two sons, Lyle LeMay of Medway and Lee LeMay…
Judy Bernier
Judith Ann “Judy” Bernier, 77, of Holliston, passed away peacefully September 23, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. Born in Framingham, she was the daughter of the late Mildred (Grelotti) and Vernon Butler. She was the wife of 49 years to William George Bernier. Judy enjoyed spending time in Naples, FL, Gloucester, and at the…
Emory Payne
Emory Douglas Payne, 74, of Holliston, passed away at the Brockton VA Hospital, after a valiant battle with Glioblastoma. Born in Framingham, he was the son of the late Pearl (Ames) and Emory Payne. He was the loving husband of 30 years to Jane Ann (Morgan) Payne of Holliston. Emory was a lifelong Holliston resident.…
Kristen Drew
Kristin A. Drew, 79, of Holliston, passed away on Monday, September 18, 2023. Born in Boston and raised in Squantum, Massachusetts, she was the daughter of the late Ruth (Faulkner) and Martin Swenson. She was the beloved wife of 48 years to James E. Drew of Holliston. Kristin enjoyed her work as an LPN. Before…
Barbara Bates
Barbara L. (Kingsbury) Bates passed away peacefully on August 31, 2023, just seven days before her 101st birthday on September 7th. Barbara was born and raised in Holliston. She graduated from Holliston High School, Class of 1940, and was the last remaining member of her class. She graduated as a member of the Pro Merito…
Harry Dracon
It is with broken hearts that we share the passing of Harry (Haridimos) Dracon of Holliston, Massachusetts. Harry passed away on September 10, 2023, his 85th birthday, a great loss to all who knew and loved him. Harry was born on September 10, 1938, to Mary and Gregory Dracon, both of Greece. He grew up…
Gary Sencio
Gary Joseph Sencio, 80, of Holliston, Massachusetts died Wednesday after a long battle with cancer. He passed away in his home where he had been living for 54 years, surrounded by his wife and sons. Gary was the son of Joseph and Helen Sencio, and godson of John Sencio and Anne Kummer. Gary leaves behind…
Phyllis Ladas
We are sad to announce that Phyllis (Morse) Ladas, 82, passed away due to complications from Leukemia on September 7, 2023. Born and raised in Holliston, she was the daughter of the late Warren Morse and Evelyn Morse; sister of the late Richard Morse, William Morse, and Robert Morse. Voted Class Clown at Holliston High…
Melanie G. Vertuca
Melanie G. Vertuca, 80, of Holliston, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on September 5, 2023. Born and raised in Jamestown, New York, she was the daughter of the late Constance “Connie” and Herbert “Duke” Lord. She was the beloved wife of 56 years to the late Joseph Vertuca. Melanie worked in medical…
Timothy Joseph Garry
Timothy Joseph Garry, 30, of Holliston, passed away on Sunday, September 3, 2023. Born in Natick, he was the son of Joanne (Barresi) and Steven W. Garry of Holliston.
Jean B. Cella
Jean B. Cella, 91, recently of Hingham and formerly of Holliston, passed away on Saturday, September 2, 2023. Born in Framingham, she was the daughter of the late Mary (Pensalfini) and Frank Demma. She was the wife of the late Albert A. Cella. Jean was a lifelong learner; receiving an associate degree from Becker Junior…
Raymond James Dunn
Raymond James Dunn, 83, formerly of Allston and Newton, passed away on Saturday, August 19, 2023. Born in Boston, he was the son of the late Florence G. (Stafford) and Raymond F. Dunn. He was the husband of the late Barbara Flavin.
Sadie Mayo – Age 100
Sadie Mayo, 100 years old, of Holliston, passed away on Tuesday, August 8, 2023. Born in Ashland, she was the daughter of the late Ada (Kiswany) and Abraham Shtaway. She was the wife of the late Robert Hollis Mayo. Sadie graduated from Framingham High School in 1940. She went on to attend the Waltham School…
Paul Kevin King at 73
Paul Kevin King, of Mount Vernon, Maine, (previously from Holliston, Mass) passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of Monday, July 31st.
Services to honor, remember, and celebrate Paul Kevin King will be held on Saturday, August 12th from 10 am to 12 pm at Chesmore Funeral Home, located at 854 Washington St. Holliston, MA
Mary (Helpin) Soares at 78
Mary (Helpin) Soares, 78, passed away on August 2, 2023, after a valiant battle with Parkinson’s.
There will be a visitation on Monday, August 7 at Chesmore Funeral Home in Holliston at 9:30 a.m. All are welcome.
Morris “Moe” H. Clemons III at 78
Morris “Moe” H. Clemons III, 78, of Holliston, passed away at Metrowest Medical Center in Framingham on Friday, July 28, 2023.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, August 5th from 9:00-11:00 a.m. at the Chesmore Funeral Home of Holliston, 854 Washington St.
Marie Therese Nichols at 95
Marie Therese Nichols, 95, of Holliston, died peacefully at home on Monday morning, July 17, 2023.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, July 23rd from 2:00-5:00 p.m. at the Chesmore Funeral Home of Holliston, 854 Washington St.
Rollyn Sean Winters at 55
Rollyn Sean Winters, 55, of Holliston, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Monday, July 10, 2023.
Funeral services are private and are under the care of Chesmore Funeral Home of Holliston.
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Verna S. Hobson at 85
Verna S. Hobson, 85, of Holliston, passed away on Saturday, July 1, 2023.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, July 8th from 9:00-10:00 a.m. at First Congregational Church of Holliston.
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