Obituaries

Ardell Lillian Brackley (Covill), of Milford, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully at her home on March 21, 2026, at the age of 77. She was the beloved wife of Rufus Allen Brackley, Jr., with whom she shared 54 years of marriage.

With deep sadness and love, we announce the passing of Mason Carter Albano, 20, who left this world far too soon on March 21, 2026.

Joseph Graham Horrigan, 71, of Millis and formerly of Holliston, passed away on Sunday, March 22, 2026. He was the beloved husband of Patricia (Oneto) Horrigan.

Elizabeth “Betty” Patterson, 84, of Holliston, passed away on Monday, March 23, 2026. She was the beloved wife of 43 years to the late Carl H. Patterson Jr.

Linda A. Wilkins, 81, died peacefully at home on March 14, 2026, surrounded in her final days by the love of family and friends—a reflection of a life deeply lived and cherished. She was born on October 31, 1944, in Dorchester to Arthur T. Ruell and Anne (Gillis) Ruell and was raised in Dorchester and later Braintree.

Born in Jamaica, Queens, NY, he was the son of the late William and Mary (Strittmatter) DeVincent. He is survived by his sisters, Barbara DeVincent and Judy Cassella.

Kaye L. Cottle, 75, of Shrewsbury, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at Care One in Millbury. She was the wife of the late Arthur G. Cottle.

Charles “Chuck” Miklosovich, 87, of Milford, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 20, 2026 at Countryside Healthcare Center. He was predeceased by his beloved wife, Patricia “Pat” Miklosovich, who passed away in 2019.

William Paul Caton, 89, of Medway, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 20, 2026, at Medway Country Manor. He was the beloved husband of Hazel (Tucker) Caton, who predeceased him in 2001.

Barbara Lillian (Fresh) Cassidy, 94, of Franklin, passed away peacefully on March 21, 2026 at Milford Gardens following a brief illness. She was the beloved wife of the late Francis J. Cassidy, who passed away in 1999.

Alan S. Keeler, 79, of Uxbridge, passed away on Friday, March 20, 2026. A lifelong resident of Uxbridge, he was born on February 13, 1947, in Milford, the son of the late Harley E. Keeler Jr. and Frances (Smith) Keeler.

Gerald H. Gagnon, formerly of Holliston, passed away peacefully at home on March 18, 2026, at the age of 96. Born on June 9, 1929, in Van Buren, Maine, he was the son of the late Melvina (Michaud) and Henry Gagnon, and the fourth of ten children.