Obituaries

Lois Ann (DeSantis) Shannon, a lifelong resident of Milford, passed away peacefully on October 31, 2025, at the age of 90, after a long illness. Born on June 21, 1935, she was the eldest daughter of the late John and Evelyn (Leoncini) DeSantis.

Suzanne Peterson, of Ayer, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on October 29, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

Kathleen M. “Kathy” Kelley, 70, of Northbridge, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 2, 2025, at Advinia Care in Northbridge.

Whitinsville — Harvey J. Youngsma, 93, of Whitinsville, entered into the presence of his Lord and Savior on November 2, 2025.

Christopher J. Butler, 41, of Milford, Massachusetts, passed away surrounded by his loved ones after a courageous battle. Born on June 6, 1984, in Whitinsville, Chris grew up in Uxbridge, where he was active in sports, scouting, the Youth Civil War Reenactment Group, and volunteered for many community organizations. A proud graduate of Uxbridge High School, Class of 2002, Chris built lifelong friendships that he cherished deeply.

Paul David Barcelo, 78, of Bellingham, formerly of Franklin, passed away peacefully at home on October 29, 2025, following a long illness. He was the beloved husband of Mary L. (Walsh) Barcelo for the past 46 years.

Evelyn Ernestine (Merrill) Desper, 83, of Franklin, passed away suddenly on October 30, 2025, at Rhode Island Hospital.

Paul Francis Cronin, 84, of Holliston, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 30, 2025. Born in Wellesley, he was the son of the late Florence (LeBlanc) and David J. Cronin. He was the beloved husband of 58 years to Denise (Donnelly) Cronin.

Daniel Charles Bailey, of Bellingham, MA, died peacefully on Wednesday, October 29, 2025. He was born on October 26, 1956, in Hartford, CT to Eugene and Joan Bailey and was educated at St. Christopher School in East Hartford and East Catholic High School in Manchester.

Nancy Fogler Steele, 82, of Westborough, passed away peacefully on October 27, 2025, following a brief period of declining health.

Maxwell C. “Max” Grady, 95, of Mendon, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on October 27, 2025. Born on August 24, 1930, in Norwood, Massachusetts, he was the beloved son of the late Charles and Inez Grady.

Dolores Annette (Perrier) McDonough, 92, of Medway, formerly of Milford, passed away peacefully with her devoted family by her side at the Rose Monahan Hospice Home in Worcester after a brief illness. She was the beloved wife of Stephen Joseph (Joe) McDonough, who predeceased her in 2024.