Obituaries

Howard Stone of Holliston, known as Johnny, passed away June 15. Johnny was passionate about all animals deserving safety and a home. He was a fan of 50’s music and an avid walker and deeply rooted in the Holliston community. Services are Thursday at the Chesmore Funeral Home of Holliston.

Anthony Alfred Bertone Jr of Medway passed away June 9. Butch was a patrolman for the Medfield Police Department for 20 years, where he had also served as their police photographer. He also owned and operated Tony’s Major Appliance. Butch was an avid motorcycle enthusiast and was President of the Romans Motorcycle Club. Services are Friday under the direction of the Edwards Memorial Funeral Home.

Victoria Eghian Peroni of Milford passed away June 9 at the age of 100. A 1942 graduate of Milford High she worked at the Draper Corporation until she started her family. She loved to travel, play Scrabble and garden, and was a member of the Red Hat Club and Silver Sneakers. Services are Friday at the Consigli-Ruggerio Funeral Home.

Mary Nash Todd of Milford passed away June 3 at the age of 101. Mary worked as a stitcher for Bancroft Cap and later the Fenwal Corporation. Mary was a longtime member of The Lady Gordon Daughters of the Scotia Lodge of Milford. She loved to travel and dance. Services are June 16 and 17 from the Edwards Memorial Funeral Home.

Frederick George Gross of Milford passed away June 4. Fred built a long and successful career as a Financial Analyst. After retiring, he volunteered, reading to kids and supporting Meals on Wheels. He was an avid golfer and skilled fisherman. Services are Tuesday and Wednesday under the care of the Buma-Sargeant Funeral Home.

Celeste Aida Quadros Viana passed away May 29. She was a strong advocate within the Deaf Community. She was also an expert baker who loved to bake for anyone and everyone. Services will be held June 14 at the Chesmore Funeral Home in Holliston.

Adriana Dold of Blackstone passed away June 2. Adriana's entrepreneurial spirit shone brightly as the proud owner and operator of Dold Marketing. She was among the first women to own a company in the region. She loved to travel, explore new places, and tend her garden. Services are private under the care of the Buma Funeral Home.

Gregory Scott Sims of Franklin passed away May 22. Greg helped manage his family’s business Pore Technology. He loved visits to his extended family in Vermont to snowmobile and, along with his wife, renovating his 1851 Franklin home. His funeral is today under the direction of the Ginley Funeral Home of Franklin.

Barton Regan, Jr. of Milford passed away May 18. Barry was most recently Sr. Manager of Supplier Quality Engineering at Waters Corp, having previously worked for EMC/Dell for 20 years. He was a passionate member of the Tri-Valley FrontRunners and loved beach vacations. Services are under the care of the Buma Sargeant Funeral Home.

Joan Sylvia Moss of Milford passed away May 22. A native of England, she came to the US in the 1950’s. She was a Licensed Practical Nurse and was said to have been most fulfilled when working in hospice care. She loved the beach and playing Bingo. Services are private under the direction of the Edwards Memorial Funeral Home.

Services are tomorrow for Francis P. Manning who passed away May 19. The U.S. Army veteran was a teacher for many years in the Boston School System and during school vacations, worked at his brother's restaurant called Captain Parker's. Frank enjoyed traveling and skiing. Services are under the care of the Consigli Ruggerio Funeral Home.

Michael A. DeMeo, formerly of Milford passed away last month. He worked in retail security for Kohl’s Department Stores and ran their Southeast region in Florida. He also owned and operated his own marketing company, Manta Marketing. A Celebration of Life will be held in June under the direction of the Edwards Memorial Funeral Home.