Vincent Jerome Ruth, 91, of HopedaleHopedale
Vincent Jerome “Jerry” Ruth, 91, of Hopedale, formerly of Hingham and Dennis, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 30, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He was the devoted husband of 69 years to Mary Louise (Donovan) Ruth.
Jeffrey J. Bernard, 65, of Harwich & HopkintonHarwich/Hopkinton
Jeffrey J. Bernard, 65, of Harwich and formerly of Hopkinton, passed away on Friday, May 1, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. After a three-and-a-half-year battle with cancer, Jeff faced his illness with quiet strength, resilience, and grace.
Deborah A. (Hann) Garland, 73, of FraminghamFramingham
Deborah A. (Hann) Garland, 73, of Framingham, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at her home.
John J. “Jack” Kirby, Jr., 89, of MilfordMilford
John J. “Jack” Kirby, Jr., 89, of Milford, and formerly of Bellingham and Hopkinton, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at Milford Regional Medical Center, surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of the late Janet V. (Copeland) Kirby, who predeceased him in 2007.
Nancy Rudko, 83, of FranklinFranklin
Nancy Rudko passed away peacefully on April 30, 2026, surrounded by care and compassion after a life defined by love, dedication, and quiet accomplishment.
Donald F. Mirabito, 70, of GraftonGrafton
Donald F. Mirabito, 70, of Grafton, passed away on Monday, April 27, 2026, following a brief illness.
Peter Chau Dinh Pho, 62, of WestboroughWestborough
Peter Chau, a devoted husband, father, and source of strength for his family, passed away on April 26, 2026, at the age of 62.
Rhoda M. Carrachino, 88, of MilfordMilford
Rhoda M. Carrachino passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 18, 2026, surrounded by her loving family following a brief illness. She was the beloved wife of the late Geno N. Carrachino, with whom she shared 31 years of marriage.
Robert J. Crotty, 82, of UxbridgeUxbridge
Robert J. Crotty, 82, of Uxbridge, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, April 16, 2026, surrounded by his loving family and friends. He was the devoted husband of the late Carol L. (Patriquin) Crotty, who passed away in 2016.
Robert Weddeke, 79, of BellinghamBellingham
BELLINGHAM — Mr. Robert Weddeke, 79, of Bellingham, passed away peacefully on Sunday morning, April 26, 2026, at his home following an illness. He was the beloved husband of Barbara Jean (Doyno) Weddeke, with whom he shared 49 years of marriage.
Gerald George Sheppard, 89, of PlainvillePlainville
Gerald George “Gerry” Sheppard, 89, of Plainville, formerly of Medway, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at his home, surrounded by the love and comfort of his family. He was the devoted husband of Delores (McNeil) Sheppard, with whom he shared 67 years of marriage.
Robert F. Gately, 79, of HopedaleHopedale
Robert F. Gately, 79, of Hopedale, passed away on Thursday, April 23, 2026, at Beaumont Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation in Westborough following a period of declining health. He was the beloved husband of the late Dorothy P. (Scahill) Gately, who passed away in 2022.
