Obituaries

Shirley B. Gifford, 98, of Newton, and formerly of Holliston and Wellesley, passed away Tuesday, October 6th, 2026. Born in Framingham, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Dorothy (Pond) Bell.

Michael Alan Ellslager, known to many throughout his life as James Thomas, passed away on the evening of October 3rd, 2026, in Westborough at the age of 76.

Judith Hattersley Oldfield, known affectionately as Judy, passed away on October 3rd, 2026, at Countryside Healthcare of Milford. Born in Framingham on December 16th, 1942, she was the daughter of the late Stenson and Marjorie Hattersley.

Mario R. Criasia, known to many as the spirited professional wrestler Ricky Sexton, passed away on October 4th, 2026, at UMass Medical Center in Worcester. Born in Brooklyn, New York, on August 26th, 1936, Mario later made his home in Massachusetts and built a life defined by hard work, family, friendship, and a love of his community.

Michele A. (Powers) Lemier, 63, of Milford, passed away Wednesday, September 30th, 2026, at Milford Regional Medical Center, surrounded by her family. She was the wife of Michael B. Lemier.

Frank “Frosty” Bachelor Glass Jr., 81, died peacefully on September 30th, 2026, in Medway. Born in Marblehead, he was the son of the late Frank and Edna May Glass (Devine).

Shawna G. Midkiff, 64, of Medway, died peacefully on September 30th, 2026, at her home. She was born in Washington, D.C., and grew up in New Port Richey, Florida.

Alfred A. “Babe” Scafidi Jr., 65, of Bellingham, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 3rd, 2026, at Rhode Island Hospital in Providence after a brief illness, surrounded by his loving family.

Stephen F. Burberry, 100, of Uxbridge, formerly of Oyster Bay, New York, and Naples, Florida, died peacefully at home on October 1st, 2026.

Claire Margaret Brady, 83, of Holliston, passed away on Tuesday, September 29th, 2026. Born in Boston, she was the daughter of the late Nora (Hoare) and William Hagerty. She was the loving wife of Thomas P. Brady Jr. for 60 years.

Sheila Ann (Bradley) Szczypinski, 86, of Hopkinton and formerly of Medway and Milford, died Wednesday, September 30th, 2026, at Golden Pond Assisted Living in Hopkinton. She was the beloved wife of the late Francis J. Szczypinski, who died in 1996.

Joseph G. Wilcox, 81, died peacefully at his home in Hopkinton on Saturday, September 26th, 2026. Born in Winthrop and raised in Revere, he was the son of the late Mildred (Walsh) and Gifford Wilcox.