Obituaries

Lionel F. Brooks Jr., 94, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away peacefully. Born on August 13, 1931, in Chicopee, MA, Lionel was the beloved son of the late Leonel F. Brooks, Sr. and Edna M. (Benoit) Brooks.

Fr. Francis Signorelli, a Xaverian Missionary Father from Our Lady of Fatima Shrine in Holliston, MA, passed away on February 7, 2026. He was 93 years old. Born in 1932 in Marolles, Oise, France, he was the youngest son of the late Christoforo and Guiseppa Signorelli. He was predeceased by an older brother and two older sisters. In the late 1930s, the family moved to Brembate Bergemo, Italy. He leaves behind many nieces, nephews, and cousins in France and Italy.

Charles T. “Charlie” Cummings, 84, of Upton, passed away peacefully after a long courageous battle with Lewy Body Dementia, on Thursday, February 5, 2026, surrounded by his family. He was the beloved husband of Mary (McGann) Cummings.

Robert J. “Bob” Penza, 87, of Medway died unexpectedly on Friday, February 6, 2026, at the UMass Memorial Medical Center in Worcester. He was the beloved husband of Marie E. (DiGirolamo) Penza since 1960, and Bob was a resident of Medway since 1967.

Randi W. Nuttall Sr., a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away on February 2, 2026 at the age of 72. Born September 25, 1953, to the late Stanley E. “Kooch” Nuttall and Jacqueline M. (Dyer) Nuttall, Randi lived a life defined by depth, loyalty, and enduring devotion—a testament to a profound, unwavering commitment that persists through time, adversity, and challenges, rather than a fleeting emotion.

Bryan A. Jackson, 49, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at Milford Regional Medical Center in Milford. Born on June 7, 1976, in Brookline, Bryan lived life with enthusiasm, humor, and a spark that was impossible to ignore. His curiosity, creativity, and infectious personality left a lasting impression on everyone fortunate enough to know him.

Cheryl Soucy, 77, of Hopkinton, passed away on Thursday, February 5, 2026, in Gilbert, Arizona, surrounded by family. She lived a life filled with friendship, service, and deep love for those closest to her.

Mrs. Nancy A. (Camillo) Finnerty, 89, of Milford MA died Friday (February 6, 2026) at the Lydia Taft House in Uxbridge MA after a period of declining health. She passed peacefully, leaving behind a legacy rooted in family, loyalty, and quiet strength.

Rufin Van Bossuyt (“Van” to his friends), 89, formerly of Upton, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 10, 2026, after a long illness. He was a gentle giant whose life was one of service to his family, his country, his employer, his community, and causes which consumed him during his lifetime.

Mrs. Mary G. (Missaggia) Espanet, 98, of Milford, MA, died Tuesday (February 2, 2026) at Countryside Healthcare of Milford after a period of declining health. She was the beloved wife of the late John E. Espanet, who passed away in 2010.

Kevin Robert Mee, 70, of Hopkinton, passed away on Monday, February 2, 2026, at UMass Medical Center in Worcester, following a brief illness. Born in Boston, he was the son of the late Anne-Marie (Feeney) and Edward J. Mee, and the husband of 20 years to Patricia Yesica Mee.

Ryan M. Fitzgerald, 44, of Westborough, Massachusetts, entered heaven on February 1, 2026, after a courageous and long battle with cancer. Though his body was weakened, his spirit never wavered. Ryan faced his journey with quiet strength, grace, and an abiding love for those around him, and his steadfast positivity lifted us all.