Obituaries

Elaine Marie Blake, 77, a lifelong resident of Milford, passed away peacefully on September 21st, 2026, surrounded by family and friends. Born on July 5th, 1949, she was the daughter of the late Allen Blake and Antoinette (Bianchi) Blake.

Paul Edmond Sullivan Jr., 85, of Northboro and formerly of Hopkinton, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 20th, 2026. He was the husband of Carolyn E. Heath, with whom he shared 44 years of marriage.

Celso D. Caldas, 61, of Blackstone, passed away on Saturday, September 19th, 2026, at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, surrounded by his loving family, following a courageous battle with cancer.

Donna Marie (Lemire) Leonardo, 67, of Bellingham, formerly of Medway, passed away on September 19th, 2026, at the University of Massachusetts Medical Center in Worcester following a brief illness. She was the wife of Robert Leonardo, with whom she shared 18 years of marriage.

Kristen Thuerk Prior, 39, passed away unexpectedly on September 17th, 2026, at Brigham and Women’s Hospital. She was the beloved daughter of Karen (Cooney) and Judson Thuerk of Hopkinton.

Joseph Harrington, 87, passed away on September 11th, 2026, after a long life dedicated to his family, career, and community. He will be remembered for his kind and gentle nature, commitment to integrity and tradition, and his many interests, including hiking, skiing, photography, music, and travel.

Helena Anne (Evans) Wasnewsky, 96, of Franklin, formerly of Medway, passed away peacefully on September 16th, 2026, at Benchmark Senior Living in Franklin. She was the wife of the late Walter P. Wasnewsky, who passed away in 1986.

Lynn Carol Estler, born May 1st, 1942, in Queens, New York, was the second child of Louis and Evelyne (Krempler) Estler. She passed away on September 18th, 2026, in Framingham, Massachusetts.

Dorothea Carolyn Maeder, 72, of Uxbridge, passed away peacefully on September 11th, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Affectionately known as Dottie, she will be remembered for her warmth, laughter, generosity, and ability to make everyone around her feel welcome.

Gwendolyn “Wendy” Bartlett, 86, of Hopkinton, passed away on Monday, September 14th, 2026, at the UMass Memorial Medical Center in Worcester. Born in Framingham, she was the daughter of the late Marion (Adams) and Walter Varnum. She was the wife of the late Richard James Bartlett, with whom she shared 53 years of marriage.

Marie C. McInerney, 93, of Hopkinton, passed away on Tuesday, September 15th, 2026, at the Milford Regional Medical Center. Born in Chicago, Illinois, she was the daughter of the late Bernadette and John J. McInerney.

Dr. Eustacio A. Peña Malek, 78, of Uxbridge, passed away on Friday, September 18th, 2026, at his residence after an illness. He was the beloved husband of Norca O. Pimentel.