Obituaries

Bernadette K. Cribby, 78, of Westborough, Massachusetts, and originally from Nova Scotia, Canada, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 8, 2026, following a courageous battle with cancer.

Mark Abbett, beloved husband, father, Pop Pop, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on May 9, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.

Roxie A. Plantinga, 79, of Northbridge, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of devotion to her family, faith, and community. She was the beloved wife of the late Ronald J. Plantinga, who passed away in 2025.

Linda Gail Arkow, 80, of Dedham and formerly of Holliston, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 8, 2026, after living with progressive dementia caused by multiple sclerosis. She was surrounded by her loving family.

Mr. Ernest P. J. Rioux, 80, of Milford, passed away on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at Milford Regional Hospital following an illness. He was the beloved husband of Ethel R. (Dorman) Rioux, with whom he shared 55 years of marriage.

Ray E. Welcher, 100, of Westborough and formerly of Danvers, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 30th, 2026, at Beaumont Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center in Westborough. He was the beloved husband of the late Helen C. (Papoojian) Welcher, who passed away in 2018.

Mary M. Iacovelli, 74, of Hopedale, passed away peacefully on May 4, 2026, following a long battle with dementia.

Michael D. Albro, 54, of Medway and formerly of Holliston, passed away unexpectedly on May 2, 2026, at UMass Medical Center in Worcester.

Anthony J. “TJ” Voutas, of Grafton and Westborough, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, May 4, 2026.

Jose D. Ferreira, 87, of Milford, passed away on May 6, 2026, at Milford Regional Hospital. He was the devoted husband of Fernanda (Nunes) Ferreira, with whom he shared 62 loving years of marriage.

Andrew J. Rivers, Jr., 84, of Northbridge, passed away on May 6, 2026.

Francis “Frank” Masciarelli, 77, of Milford, passed away on May 3, 2026, at Milford Gardens.