Obituaries

Alan S. Keeler, 79, of Uxbridge, passed away on Friday, March 20, 2026. A lifelong resident of Uxbridge, he was born on February 13, 1947, in Milford, the son of the late Harley E. Keeler Jr. and Frances (Smith) Keeler.

Gerald H. Gagnon, formerly of Holliston, passed away peacefully at home on March 18, 2026, at the age of 96. Born on June 9, 1929, in Van Buren, Maine, he was the son of the late Melvina (Michaud) and Henry Gagnon, and the fourth of ten children.

Catherine M. Holmes, of Holliston, Massachusetts, passed away on March 20, 2026, at the age of 75.

Therese Elizabeth (Rousseau) Crowley, 97, of Franklin, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at her home. She was the beloved wife of the late Charles A. Crowley, former owner of the Crowley Funeral Home in Medway.

Jon E. “Ed” Hollister, 81, passed away peacefully on March 18, 2026, in Milford, Massachusetts. Born on July 20, 1944, in Panama City, Florida, Ed lived a life defined by kindness, warmth, and a deep love for family and community.

Viola C. (Allegrezza) Barsanti, 106, of Milford, passed away Thursday, March 19, 2026 at Milford Regional Medical Center after a period of declining health. She was the beloved wife of the late Arthur C. Barsanti, who passed away in 1978.

Dr. Paula M. Rooney, 74, passed away on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, after a long battle with glioblastoma, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Boston, she was the daughter of the late Paul J. and Irene I. Rooney. She graduated from Framingham State University and went on to Indiana University, where she earned both her master’s and doctoral degrees.

James R. Brundage, 77, a resident of Medway for most of his life, died peacefully on Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at Tufts Medical Center in Boston.

John “Ooby” Stanley Kloczkowski passed away unexpectedly at home on March 12, 2026.

Beverly A. (Barnes) Ebbeling, of Whitinsville, passed away on March 16, 2026, after a period of declining health. She was born in Charlton on January 13, 1940, the daughter of Merton G. and Annie E. (Metcalf) Barnes.

Kenneth E. Gray, passed away peacefully on March 17, 2026, at UMass Medical Center in Worcester, the city where he was born on June 4, 1942.

Denis Fraine, retired Bellingham Town Administrator, recently passed away. Denis was a remarkable supporter of the Bellingham Music Organization, a dedicated former board member of the Bellingham Friends of Music, and a familiar face in the audience at our performances.