Obituaries

It is with deep sorrow that the family of Patrick Ober Geehan, 62, of Franklin, Massachusetts, shares news of his passing on March 27th at the University of Massachusetts Medical Center in Worcester, following a three-year battle with cancer. He was the devoted husband of Michelle A. (Perchard/Adiletto) Geehan, with whom he shared seven years of marriage.

Douglas Fitzgerald, 77, of Franklin, passed away on March 27th at Hope Health Hulitar Hospice in Providence after a long illness. He was the beloved husband of Suzanne C. (Webber) Fitzgerald, with whom he shared 55 years of marriage.

After coming across an article in July 2024 about the growing trend of people writing their own obituaries—sometimes called an “autobituary”—Joyce Pleu Schiff decided it was something she wanted to do. Always open to trying new things (except food), she embraced the idea, hoping to spare her loved ones from the difficult task of putting her story into words while grieving.

Marvin L. “Mike” Beinema, 102, of Whitinsville, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, March 25, 2026. He was the beloved husband of the late Henrietta “Honey” (Haringa) Beinema, who passed away in 2014.

James “Jimmy” V. Damiano, Jr.—a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather—passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of March 26, 2026. Born on April 6, 1947, in Boston, Massachusetts, he was the son of the late James V. Damiano and Rosa (Zaroni) Damiano.

Raymond F. Hayes, 84, passed away on Friday, March 27, 2026, at Lydia Taft House in Uxbridge. He was the beloved husband of the late Rosemarie V. (Desmarais) Hayes, who passed away in 2024.

Peter Joseph Kadlik, 70, of Holliston, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, March 27, 2026, at Milford Regional Hospital. Born in Natick, he was the son of the late Agnes (Veator) and Frederick Kadlik.

Renaud Oneil Collin passed peacefully on Thursday evening, surrounded by his family at home in Upton, Massachusetts. He was the beloved husband of Corinne (Bouchard) Collin.

Roberta C. Robinson, 87, of Northborough, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones in the comfort of her home. She passed on knowing what love truly was.

Roberta C. Robinson, 87, of Northborough, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones in the comfort of her home. She passed knowing what love truly was.

Carmela Adua Bonaceto, 90, of Holliston, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 24, 2026. Born and raised in Norwood, she was the beloved daughter of the late Andrew and Mary (Poce) Poce and the devoted wife of the late Victor A. Bonaceto.

Jeanette C. (O’Brien) Carter, 100, passed away peacefully on March 20, 2026 in Northbridge at Advinia Care. She was the beloved wife of the late Austin L. “Jack” Carter, who passed away in 2007.