Obituaries

Dan passed away peacefully at his home on December 12, 2025, after a brief illness. He was the son of the late William T. Frieswick and Barbara (Mitchell) Scilipoti and lived his life with an open heart, quick wit, and deep love for his family.

Richard Philip Caroselli, 69, of Medway, passed away on Saturday, December 13, 2025, after a long, courageous battle with cancer. Born in Boston, he was the son of the late Mary (Krech) and Philip Caroselli and devoted his life to family, service, and friendship. He was the beloved husband of 39 years to Robin (Boisse) Caroselli, whose love and partnership remained at the center of his life.

Mr. Albert M. Recchia, 85, of Milford, passed away Sunday (December 14, 2025) at the Milford Regional Medical Center after a period of declining health. A lifelong Milford resident, Albert was born in Milford MA, the son of the late Antonio Recchia and the late Rose (Mazzone) Recchia, and remained deeply connected to the community throughout his life.

Jan Harm Potgieter, 82, of Milford, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 14, 2025, a date made especially meaningful as it marked exactly seven years to the day of his arrival in the United States. He had celebrated his 82nd birthday just two weeks earlier.

Mary (O’Brien) Krula, 90, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, after a brief period of declining health. She was born in Worcester, Massachusetts, the daughter of William O’Brien and Ida (Plouffe) O’Brien. Mary’s life was rooted in devotion—to her family, her work, and the everyday moments that brought her joy.

Bernadette S. (Santamaria) Speranza, 89, of Medway, died peacefully on Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at UMass Memorial Medical Center in Worcester. She shared a remarkable life with her devoted husband, Leo S. Speranza, with whom she shared 68 years of marriage.

Bernadette S. (Santamaria) Speranza, 89, of Medway, died peacefully on Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at UMass Memorial Medical Center in Worcester. She shared a remarkable life with her devoted husband, Leo S. Speranza, with whom she shared 68 years of marriage.

Barry L. Anderson, 83, passed away peacefully on December 12, 2025, at Milford Regional Hospital. Born on the Fourth of July in 1942 in Springfield and raised in the East Longmeadow area, he was the beloved son of the late Arthur Anderson and Verna (Durkee) Anderson.

William J. Kelleher, 74, of Whitinsville and formerly of South Boston, passed away on Thursday (December 11, 2025) at the Brockton VA Hospital in Brockton MA after an illness. He was the husband of the late Mary Ellen (O’Donnell) Kelleher.

Therese Anne (Caracciolo) Shannon, 84, of Franklin, died Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at The Willows at Medway. She was the beloved wife of Charles W. Shannon who died in 2016.

Patricia Morse, 82, of Natick and formerly of Holliston, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 9, 2025. Born in Framingham to Anna (McManus) and the late George Bliss, Pat was married for 51 years to the love of her life – the late Robert Paul Morse Sr. Those who knew her will forever remember her sharp wit, her generous heart, and her knack for delivering spirited commentary on the latest Patriots game.

Wayne Alan Smith, 87, of Franklin, passed away peacefully on December 2, 2025, surrounded by the family he loved. Wayne was born in Englewood, NJ and raised in Malone, NY by parents Helen Mae (Lang) and Harland Smith. Wayne was educated at Franklin Academy and went on to college at Clarkson University where he earned a BS in Mechanical Engineering.