Obituaries

Mr. Richard A. Hanson, 88, of Mesa, Arizona, and formerly of Milford, Massachusetts, passed away on April 10, 2024, in Mesa. He was the beloved husband of Donna (Eldridge) Hanson.

Mrs. Celie D. (MacDonald) Grove, 85, of Peabody, MA, formerly of Milford, MA, died Sunday, October 19, 2025, at Seasons of Danvers Assisted Living in Danvers after a period of declining health. She was the beloved wife of the late Burnell Grove Jr., who died in 2022.

Jacqueline “Jackie” M. (Fleurant) LaBaire, of Upton, died peacefully, surrounded by family and friends, on Tuesday, October 21. She was the beloved wife of the late Philip Michael LaBaire, her husband of 56 years, who died in 2017.

Barbara Marie Sheehan passed away surrounded by family, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and strength.

It is with great sadness that we mourn the passing of Chester Ronald Hayes, 64, of Milford, Massachusetts — a beloved husband, son, brother, uncle, and friend. Chester passed away suddenly on Thursday, October 16, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, dedication, and love for his family and community.

Rochelle D. Coutu, 77, of Northbridge, MA, died Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at Webster Manor Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center in Webster after a period of declining health.

Dorothy Ann (McCarthy) Petersen, 79, of Middleborough, died peacefully on Thursday, October 16, 2025, at her home surrounded by her family. She was the beloved wife of David P. Petersen, who died in 1990.

Ferdi Inanç Gündüz, of Hopedale, Massachusetts, passed away surrounded by the love of his family. Born in 1947 in Istanbul, Türkiye, he was the son of the late Orhan and Meral (Giray) Gündüz.

Barbara L. Heldenbergh (née Kollett), 87, of Uxbridge, passed away peacefully on October 14, 2025, at UMass Hospital in Worcester, surrounded by her loving family after a period of declining health.

Harry Vonray Swayne, Jr., 87, of Plainville, passed away peacefully on October 14, 2025, at Boston Medical South in Brockton. He was the beloved husband of Karen L. (Ness) Swayne, with whom he shared 15 years of marriage.

Michael Daniel “Danny” Regan, 83, of Medway, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was the devoted husband of Karen A. (Lizak) Regan, with whom he shared 54 wonderful years of marriage.

Kenneth Irwin Dean, 72, a lifelong resident of Franklin, passed away peacefully at his home on October 15, 2025, surrounded by the comfort of his family and memories of the town he loved.