Linda Gail Arkow, 80, of HollistonHolliston
Linda Gail Arkow, 80, of Dedham and formerly of Holliston, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 8, 2026, after living with progressive dementia caused by multiple sclerosis. She was surrounded by her loving family.
Mr. Ernest P. J. Rioux, 80, of MilfordMilford
Mr. Ernest P. J. Rioux, 80, of Milford, passed away on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at Milford Regional Hospital following an illness. He was the beloved husband of Ethel R. (Dorman) Rioux, with whom he shared 55 years of marriage.
Ray E. Welcher, 100, of WestboroughWestborough
Ray E. Welcher, 100, of Westborough and formerly of Danvers, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 30th, 2026, at Beaumont Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center in Westborough. He was the beloved husband of the late Helen C. (Papoojian) Welcher, who passed away in 2018.
Mary M Iacovelli, 74, of HopedaleHopedale
Mary M. Iacovelli, 74, of Hopedale, passed away peacefully on May 4, 2026, following a long battle with dementia.
Michael D. Albro, 54, of MedwayMedway
Michael D. Albro, 54, of Medway and formerly of Holliston, passed away unexpectedly on May 2, 2026, at UMass Medical Center in Worcester.
Anthony J. “TJ” Voutas, 47, of GraftonGrafton
Anthony J. “TJ” Voutas, of Grafton and Westborough, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, May 4, 2026.
Jose D. Ferreira, 87, of MilfordMilford
Jose D. Ferreira, 87, of Milford, passed away on May 6, 2026, at Milford Regional Hospital. He was the devoted husband of Fernanda (Nunes) Ferreira, with whom he shared 62 loving years of marriage.
Andrew J. Rivers, Jr., 84, of NorthbridgeNorthbridge
Andrew J. Rivers, Jr., 84, of Northbridge, passed away on May 6, 2026.
Francis (Frank) Masciarelli, 77, of MilfordMilford
Francis “Frank” Masciarelli, 77, of Milford, passed away on May 3, 2026, at Milford Gardens.
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.
