Obituaries

Robert E. Garvin, age 94, passed away peacefully at his home on December 22, 2025, surrounded by the people who loved him most. Born in Newton, Bob spent his entire life rooted in the community that shaped him and that he proudly called home.

Jill Elizabeth Rappa, 61, of Franklin, passed away peacefully on December 30 at St. Patrick’s Manor in Framingham following a long illness.

Janet Marie Fair, 93, of Holliston, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

Marcia Sweet, age 84, of Hopedale, passed away on Monday, December 29, 2025 at Milford Hospital. Born July 26, 1941, in Milford, Marcia spent her entire life rooted in the Hopedale and Milford communities that she loved so deeply. She attended Sacred Heart Elementary and St. Mary’s Central Catholic High School, graduating with the Class of 1959. She was the daughter of Salvatore (Tory) Manguso and Catherine (Sarah) Manguso.

Judith Ruth (Enman) Flint, 84, of Shrewsbury and formerly of Westborough passed away on December 28, 2025, after a lengthy period of declining health. Her family extends sincere gratitude to the Shrewsbury Nursing and Rehabilitation at Southgate and JHC Hospice care teams for the loving care they provided during her final chapter.

Marjorie A. (McCarthy) Thomas, 79, of Hopedale, passed away Saturday, December 27, 2025 at the Milford Regional Medical Center. She was the wife of the late Paul Thomas who passed away in 2013, and their life together was one rooted in dedication to family and community.

Paul A. Bertrand, 87, of Uxbridge, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on December 28, 2025. A lifelong resident of the town he loved, Paul was born and raised in Uxbridge, the son of the late Margaret (Landry) and Joseph Bertrand.

Helen was born and raised in Milford, Massachusetts, the daughter of the late Carlo Marcolini and the late Esther (Manoli) Marcolini. She attended Milford public schools and was a graduate of Milford High School, remaining closely connected to her hometown throughout her life.

Keith W. Fitzpatrick, 63, of Blackstone and formerly a longtime resident of Upton, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 18, 2025, at Milford Regional Medical Center, surrounded by his loving family.

Robert A. Peloquin Jr., 64, of Whitinsville, passed away Sunday, December 21, 2025 at home. He was the devoted husband of Bonnie (McPhail) Peloquin of twenty years, with whom he shared a life built on love and companionship.

Bernardina M. Barbaresco, 95, passed away peacefully on December 22, 2025, at her home in Millbury, MA, surrounded by the comforts of a life well lived. She was born on August 13, 1930, in the picturesque town of Porto Belo, Brazil, where her deep faith and strong family roots first took shape.

David M. Lynch, 81, passed away peacefully on December 24, 2025, at Metrowest Medical Center in Framingham. Born on April 9, 1944, in Milford, David lived a life rooted in generosity, humor, friendship, and deep love for those around him.