Westborough –The Westborough Project 351 Service Team will be holding the sixth annual Spring Greening Clothing Drive for Cradles to Crayons from Monday, March 26 to Friday, April 6.

The team is comprised of Westborough High School students Elizabeth Hopkinson, Abigail McLucas, Johanna Pellegrino, Jake Connelly, Sasha Wilkinson and AJ McLucas. They will be collecting clothing, shoes, books, toys, and baby items for children ages 0-12 in need in the Massachusetts area.

Each of the Westborough Public Schools and the Public Library will have collection boxes available. Donations will be sent to Cradles to Crayons, an organization that provides clothing and other needed items to children who are living in low-income situations. For more information email westboroughspringgreening@gmail.com.

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By Nance Ebert, Contributing Writer

Westborough – On Saturday, April 28, Hadassah Boroughs Chapter will host their annual Wine and Craft Beer Tasting at Julio’s Liquors from 7-10 p.m. This year’s fundraising event will be honoring Mindy Sackrin Hall for her work for the Jewish Community of Central Massachusetts. Her dedication to the federation is evident in her outreach efforts as well as all of the programs she has helped implement.

“For Hadassah Greater Boroughs, Mindy has helped coordinate several events with our Chapter, the Worcester Chapter and the Chavarim Group,” explained Suzanne Robins, president of the Boroughs Chapter of Hadassah. “We are thrilled to be honoring Mindy at our chapter’s upcoming annual fundraiser.”

What started out as a twice-weekly job doing outreach for the federation has now evolved into something bigger than Hall could have ever imagined. She is now director of outreach and engagement and is constantly multi-tasking with the many hats that she wears for this position.

“One of my responsibilities is to welcome newcomers – people who were not connected into the greater Jewish community of Massachusetts. This included something called Shalom Newcomers,” Hall explained. “My purpose was also to expand the PJ Library Program … to bring young families to get free books monthly.”

The program has been quite successful and has expanded so much that it now has been brought to over 500 families.

Hall has also created a Young Adult Division (YAD) as well as a Chavarim group for those aged 40 and up.

The challenge, Hall said, was to figure out a way to market and publicize the outreach of the Jewish Federation, which was no easy task. There are 52 towns and cities with Jewish resident looking to connect but not necessarily knowing how to go about it.

Hall has utilized different marketing platforms, such as social media, to create awareness and went out into the communities to talk to people and other organizations. She would put up flyers and posters and find creative ways to spread the word.

“Last year I also brought in PJ Our Way which is for those between the ages of 9 and 11. This is for the kids that have graduated from the PJ Library. We have chapter books that they can select from on a monthly basis. It’s a great program that also incorporates a Junior Leadership Program with it,” said Hall.

Hall has brought in about 1,800 new people to the community and the federation family. She executes about 60 events each year and recently held a PJ Library event at the Shrewsbury Library in December for Chanukah.

“I love working for the Jewish Federation,” she said. “This organization helps so many people regardless of their religious beliefs. Fifty to 60 percent of the money that is raised goes right back into our communities, grants, camp scholarships, memberships and more. It’s their community. My job is to be the facilitator.”

The Hadassah Boroughs Chapter’s annual fundraiser, Red, White & Brew Wine and Craft Beer Tasting, is open to the public and proceeds will benefit Hadassah’s life-saving research and treatment that help people from all over the world.

For advance ticket purchase, visit www.eventbrite.com/e/hadassah-boroughs-red-white-brew-tasting-tickets-43657140683.

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Westborough – Joyce J. Dehey, 95, of Westborough, passed away Tuesday, April 3, 2018 at the Beaumont Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center. She was the wife of the late Peter A. Dehey Jr.

Born in Northampton, she was the daughter of the late Francis and Selma (Keller) Jarvis. She was a graduate of Northampton High School.

During WWII she was a clerk and stenographer for the Department of Defense at Westover Air Force Base. In later years, she was a library assistant at Gibbons Middle School in Westborough.

She was a communicant of St. Luke the Evangelist Church and was an avid reader and gardener. She also enjoyed music and spending time with her family.

Joyce is survived by one son, Peter A. Dehey III and his wife Leslie of Collinsville, Conn.; a daughter-in-law, Kathryn Dehey of Mendon; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. She was the mother of the late Thomas Dehey and Kathleen Charlton and sister of the late Ruth Hodges.

Her funeral Mass will be celebrated Monday, April 9, at 10:30 a.m., in St. Luke the Evangelist Church, 70 West Main St., Westborough. Burial will be at 2:30 p.m. in the Massachusetts National Cemetery of Bourne. Calling hours at the Pickering and Son Westborough Funeral Home, 62 West Main St., Westborough, are Sunday, April 8, from 2-4 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to the American Cancer Society.

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Westborough – Elizabeth H. “Betty” Winchell, 91, of Westborough, passed away peacefully Thursday, April 5, 2018. She was the wife of the late Harry C. Winchell.

Born in Worcester, she was the daughter of the late Felix and Mary McDermott. She was educated in Worcester schools and was a graduate of Commerce High School.

Betty had worked in the office at Marshall Insurance in Worcester prior to her retirement.

She was a communicant of St. Luke the Evangelist Church, a member of St. Luke’s Senior Adults, and a member of the Women’s Guild of Our Lady of Providence.

Betty is survived by three sons, Edward F. Winchell of Greenland, N.H., Stephen M. Winchell and his wife Susan of Westborough, and Paul T. Winchell and his wife Robin of Northbridge; two sisters, Kathleen McDermott of Westborough and Mary Seed of W. Boylston; five grandchildren, Kathleen E. Winchell, Amy Winchell, Meghan Winchell, Sarah Winchell, and Jonathan Winchell; one great-granddaughter, Lena Nicole Winchell; and a daughter-in-law, Lisa Winchell.

Her funeral Mass will be celebrated Tuesday, April 10, at 10:30 a.m., in St. Luke the Evangelist Church, 70 West Main St., Westborough. Burial will follow in St. John’s Cemetery, Worcester. Calling hours at the Pickering and Son Westborough Funeral Home, 62 West Main St., Westborough, are Monday, April 9, from 4-7 p.m.

1.       In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to St. Luke the Evangelist Church Memorial Fund, 70 West Main St., Westborough, MA 01581.

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Westborough

Monday, April 2

12:55 a.m. Turnpike Rd. Suspicious auto.

10:12 a.m. Flanders Rd. Suspicious auto.

12:33 p.m. Turnpike Rd. Accident – personal injury.

1:41 p.m. South St. Disturbance (general).

2:15 p.m. Turnpike Rd. Suspicious activity.

3:28 p.m. Ruggles St. Accident – personal injury.

8:12 p.m. Turnpike Rd. Larceny.

Tuesday, April 3

1:47 a.m. Otis St. Suspicious auto.

2:07 a.m. E Main St. Disturbance (general).

6:34 a.m. E Main St. Disturbance (general).

9:14 a.m. Fisher St./Kimball Rd. Traffic/motor vehicle.

1:21 p.m. Turnpike Rd. Parking violation/complaint.

2:23 p.m. E Main St. Accident property damage.

3:45 p.m. Old Nourse St. Annoying/harassing phone calls.

4:44 p.m. E Main St. Traffic/motor vehicle.

Wednesday, April 4

1:44 a.m. Turnpike Rd. Suspicious auto.

12:02 p.m. Research Dr./Connector Rd. Traffic/motor vehicle.

1:45 p.m. E Main St. Traffic/motor vehicle.

3:05 p.m. South St. Accident property damage.

4:37 p.m. Colonial Dr. Threats made.

10:25 p.m. Belmont St. Disturbance (general).

Thursday, April 5

12:21 a.m. Ruggles St. Suspicious auto.

9:11 a.m. Turnpike Rd. Accident property damage.

2:22 p.m. High Street Ext. Suspicious person.

4:40 p.m. Computer Dr. Threats made.

7:07 p.m. Smith Pkwy. Accident property damage.

8:08 p.m. Milk St. Accident – hit & run.

Friday, April 6

1:34 a.m. E Main St. Traffic/motor vehicle.

7:02 a.m. Flanders Rd. Traffic/motor vehicle.

11:39 a.m. Carroll Dr. Suspicious person.

The information from the police log is obtained directly from the official records maintained at each police station in our circulation area. It contains arrests and samplings of police activity. Those arrested are innocent until proven guilty. The Community Advocate will publish news of acquittals upon notification and a copy of court-issued documentation.

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Westborough – The public is invited to attend “A Revolution of Her Own: Deborah Sampson 1760-1827” on Monday, April 30 at The Willows at Westborough, 1 Lyman St., at 7:30 p.m.

The story of Deborah Sampson, the first woman to enlist, to fight, and to be honorably discharged from the American military, will captivate the audience in this hour-long program chronicling her life. Without the ability to vote nor own property, Sampson knew her options were limited; breaking the rules was necessary to accomplish a greater goal. Sampson, a self-educated woman, was strong and possessed the physical capabilities of her male counterparts.    On May 23, 1782, wearing male attire, Sampson bound her chest, tied back her hair, and enlisted in the Fourth Massachusetts Regiment of the Continental Army, under the alias “Robert Shurtlieff.”

Judith Kalaova of History at Play presents Sampson’s courage, spirit and patriotism in a stirring performance. The event is co-sponsored by the Westborough Historical Society and the Willows. This program is supported in part by a grant from the Westborough Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency.

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Potluck lunch at Senior Center April 26

Westborough – The Westborough Senior Centers Supporters (WSCS) will hold a potluck lunch Thursday, April 26, from 12-2 p.m. at the Senior Center, 4 Rogers Road. Entertainment will be provided by Chris Carter, solo acoustic guitarist. Reservations must be made by 12 p.m. Tuesday, April 24, by calling 508-366-3000. The cost is $3.

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Westborough – Beth Tivkah Synagogue, 45 Oak St., Westborough, will hold on open house Sunday, May 6, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Meet Rabbi Michael Swarttz and Cindy Avergon, religious school coordinator, the teachers, as well as other members of the board and congregation. Children are invited to sit in on classes. RSVP to EJ Dotts at vpmember@bethtikvahsynagogue.org. More information about Beth Tikvah, its religious school, and other programs can be found at www.bethtikvahsynagogue.org.

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Westborough – St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 3 John St., Westborough, will hold an indoor and outdoor rummage and yard sale Saturday, April 21, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Along with a Grandma’s Attic of fabulous finds, treasures available for purchase will include clothing, household goods, books, furniture, costume jewelry, baby and children’s toys and accessories.   Goodies and coffee will also be available.

Any gently used items that you wish to donate for the sale can be dropped off at the church April 9-20, Monday-Friday, between 9 a.m. and 12 p.m. Electronics and damaged items will not be accepted.

For additional information, including after hours drop-off, call the church office at 508-366-4134 or visit www.ststeph.com.

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Shrewsbury/Westborough – State Representative Hannah Kane (R-Shrewsbury) announced that Shrewsbury and Westborough are respectively scheduled to receive $986,356 and $789,634 in funding assistance for local road and bridge repairs under the state’s Chapter 90 program.

The money was included in a $200 million bond authorization approved unanimously by the House of Representatives April 5. The bond bill must still be approved by the Senate and signed by Governor Charlie Baker before the funding is finalized.

“I’m pleased the House has taken steps to ensure that communities will have additional financial resources available to maintain local road and bridges,” Kane said. “The funding contained in this bond bill will help both Shrewsbury and Westborough address some of their most pressing transportation infrastructure needs.”

The state’s Chapter 90 program was established in 1973, and allocates funding on an annual basis to cities and towns using a formula based on the weighted average of a municipality’s population, employment, and total road miles. The funds are paid out as reimbursements to communities for qualifying infrastructure work.

Chapter 90 funds can be spent on a variety of municipal roadway projects, including resurfacing, drainage, sidewalks, guardrails, traffic control, right-of-way acquisition and street lighting. The funding can also be used for bikeways, landscaping and tree planting associated with certain projects, and for purchasing and maintaining certain road building machinery, equipment and tools.

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By Bonnie Adams, Managing Editor

Westborough – The Westborough Civic Club recently made a $10,000 donation to the Westborough High School Rangers on Track project.

Supporters are actively pursuing a goal of raising $500,000 towards a $4 million major renovation project for WHS’s stadium and track. Repairs will be made on an existing turf field and a second turf field will be constructed on the upper Jimmy Hayes field.    Other improvements include repairing the existing track, replacing the bleaches and press box, building a new storage facility, improving landscaping, and installing field lighting.

According to information posted on www.rangersontrack.org, “the total cost of all the recommended items is approximately $4 million (this is inclusive of $400,000 in field lighting).

“The Town Warrant Article for $3.5 million was voted on at the October 2017 Fall Town Meeting and approved. To complete the project in it’s entirety $500 thousand dollars will be raised for finishing work, a new sound system, scoreboards, and field lighting.”

For Civic Club members, the donation to this project is in line with their goal of supporting the community. Each holiday season, the Civic Club sells thousands of Christmas trees, wreaths and swags. Proceeds from the sale are then dispersed to a variety of causes in town including Scout projects, the food pantry, other nonprofit community groups and the schools.

For more information visit www.rangersontrack.org and www.facebook.com/westboroughcivicclub.

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Westborough  – Westborough Garden Club members Andrea Little and Bruce Little planted flowers today at the Westborough rotary in the downtown area.

The club is holding its annual plant sale Saturday, May 19, from 9- 11:30 a.m. at the Elsie A Hastings Elementary School. 111. E. Main St.

Photo/Andrew Strecker

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By Jane Keller Gordon, Contributing Writer

Westborough – A whirlwind of fashion in the name of Tziporah Salamon will descend on Westborough’s Congregation B’nai Shalom Saturday, April 28, from 12:30-5 p.m. Salamon is a 69-year-old designer, model, raconteur, and fashion icon. This lively seminar, “The Art of Dressing,” is open to the women from throughout the community for a fee of $36. Lunch beforehand and tea and desserts after will be served, including gluten free and vegetarian options.

According to the B’nai Shalom’s website, Salamon will, “… (use) her extensive collection of antique and designer clothes to teach the elements of design. (She) will discuss balance, color, texture, harmony, scale and how to incorporate these concepts into your dressing.”

Salamon’s visit to Westborough is the result of a chance meeting 18 years ago with B’nai Shalom’s Rabbi Rachel Gurevitz at a Jewish retreat center in the Catskills.

“At the time Salamon shared a dream of turning her passion into a career. She had the most incredible sense of style and was always put together, even with a simple outfit, with shoes, earrings and a hat to match,” said Gurevitz.

“Salamon’s story epitomizes the Jewish story, and that of so many other immigrant families. Born to Holocaust survivors who fled Hungary, they first went to Israel (where she was raised), but then settled in New York,” she added. “Her father was a master tailor and her mother was a dressmaker. It was from them that she learned about the art of dressing.”

Salamon, whose friends call her Tzippy, is now living out her dream.

At the age of 62, she landed her first modeling job in the Lanvin fall/winter catalogue. Since then, she’s been featured in countless magazines and the New York Times Styles Section. She’s published a book called “The Art of Dressing.” She’s the subject of a documentary called “Advanced Style.” And, she’s traveling the country presenting workshops that are often sold-out.

A New Yorker, Salamon rides around the city on her Bianchi Milano bicycle, always dressed in eclectic outfits. She’s purchased her vintage and antique clothes on a limited budget, earned through a variety of jobs, including working as a coat check attendant.

Salamon spends years putting together each outfit, and won’t wear one until it is perfect in her mind.

“To me, (outfits are) a work of art, a painting, with every element in the outfit having to work together so that the whole is an organic, harmonious creation,” she has said.

As for dressing now, “I think with age comes self-knowledge, self-assurance, and a boldness and freedom to be yourself! … Blending in is not something I aspire to.  On the contrary, I aspire to standing out and being an individual,” she added.

Salamon advises millennials to, “Buy the best (clothes) that your budget can allow; (focus on) quality over quantity; know your body; know who you are; learn from the best; go to museums; leaf through art books; watch old films; be inspired!”

To register for Salamon’s workshop and pay the $36 fee, visit http://www.cbnaishalom.org/sisterhood-annual-womens-kallah/.  RSVPs are requested by Saturday, April 21.

To learn more about Salamon, visit www.tziporahsalamon.com.

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Westborough – Robert Alan Ward, formerly of Westborough, died unexpectedly Friday, April 13, 2018.  He was 48.

He is survived by his wife, Amrita (Datta) Ward, and their 6-year-old daughter, Gia; parents Charles and Nancy (Cabral) Ward of Westborough; siblings Glen Ward of Windsor, Conn., Betsy Ward of Millbury, and William Ward of Framingham; niece Ashley (Ward) Katz of Equinunk, Pa.; and nephew Alex Ward of Westborough.

Robert was born June 15, 1969 in Manchester, Conn., attended Boston University Tanglewood Institute, and received a Bachelor Degree in Music Composition from Boston University in 1989. Robert married his loving wife, Amrita, on June 9, 2007 at Ardverikie House in the Scottish Highlands.

He was a self-taught, 3D computer animator/character modeler, working 25 years in the industry on many high-profile projects, such as Avatar (CG artist at Prime Focus in Los Angeles, Calif.), Jurassic World, and Star Wars (visual effects artist at ILM in San Francisco, Calif.).

He enjoyed reading novels and biking with his family. He was a talented and accomplished visual artist, musical composer, and storyteller.

Robert was devoted to his family, and loved teaching and playing with his daughter every day.

Calling hours will be held Saturday, April 28, from 3-6 p.m., at Pickering & Son Westborough Funeral Home, 62 West Main St., Westborough. Relatives and friends are welcome to attend and celebrate Robert’s life.

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Westborough – Edward F. Callahan, of Westborough and Pocasset, died peacefully on Thursday, April 19, 2018 after a brief illness. He was 93 years of age and lived a very full life.

Ed was predeceased by his cherished wife of 33 years, Mary Callahan (Silvestri), and his beloved sister, Eleanor (Beaton). He leaves his children, Dennis Callahan and JoAnn Wilkinson of Westborough, Caitlin Callahan and James Norris of Milton, and Colin Callahan and Toni King of Concord, N.H. He also leaves grandchildren, Sarah Callahan Koontz, Nathan Koontz, Bronwen Callahan, Roughan Norris, Raleigh Norris, Elizabeth Callahan, Fiona Callahan, Corydon Callahan, and great-grandson Edward Koontz.

Raised in Brockton, he was the son of Edward and Mildred (Jarvis) Callahan. A graduate of Brockton High School, class of 43, he enlisted in the Army Air Force at age 18. As a lieutenant he was a WWII lead squadron navigator in the 15th Air Force, flying B-24 bombing missions out of southern Italy. It was there he began his love affair with Italy. He spoke fluent Italian, lived in Rome for a number of years with his wife Mary and her family, and continued to study and delight in all things Italian.

Ed was a graduate of Boston College (BA and MA) and received his PhD from the University of Wisconsin. He taught at the University of North Dakota before joining the faculty at the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester in 1957, where he retired from in 1990.

Ed was one of the first lay faculty at Holy Cross. He was most known for courses in Shakespeare, Irish Literature, Modern British Literature, Poetry, and Dante. He served as the chairman of the English Department and helped craft the Honors Program at the college. Ed also served as a member of The Danforth Foundation and lectured internationally on the works of James Joyce and Operas of Giuseppe Verdi.

After retirement from Holy Cross he continued to research and teach for many years, spending time at Carroll College in Helena, Mont., and with the Elder Hostel Program in Italy.

One of Ed’s greatest joys was a good (long) meal and conversation with family and friends including those made in Italy, Montana, and on Cape Cod. He most appreciated daily high tide swims and the combination of a very dry gin martini and a dozen oysters His last gifts of literature to his family were the writings of Evelyn Waugh, William Faulkner and the poetry of W.H. Auden.

His family wishes to thank his friends at Linden Ponds in Hingham, the staff at Sunrise of Wayland, and the supportive staff of Brookhaven Hospice for their care and kindness.

Calling hours at Pickering and Son Westborough Funeral Home, 62 West Main St., Westborough, are Tuesday April 24, from 4-7 p.m. A funeral Mass will be celebrated Wednesday, April 25, at 10:30 a.m., in St. Luke the Evangelist Church, 70 West Main St., Westborough. A private burial will be held Thursday, April 26 at the National Cemetery in Bourne.

In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the Nativity School of Worcester and also Girls, Inc. of Worcester.

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Fredericksburg, Va. – Verna Mae Brown Dwyer, 90, of Fredericksburg, Va., formerly of Westborough, passed away peacefully Wednesday, March 21, 2018 at Mary Washington Hospital.

She was born Sept. 10, 1927, in Concord to the late George Milford Brown and Florence Bertha MacQueston Brown. Verna graduated from Newton Wellesley Hospital School of Nursing in 1949. She married the love of her life, G. Gordon Dwyer, on Oct. 8, 1949. Together they lovingly raised their seven children.

She worked for 20 years at Worcester Memorial Hospital as a registered nurse. She was a member of the Congregational Church of Westborough.

Verna leaves behind to cherish her memory her sons, Bruce Dwyer of Fredericksburg, Jeffrey Dwyer and wife Diane of Davidson, N.C., Robert Dwyer and wife Janet of Waynesburg, Pa., Thomas Dwyer and wife Joann of Westborough; daughters Janice Uhlman and husband Donald of Fredericksburg and Laurie DeMalia and husband John of Hubbardston; 22 grandchildren; 39 great-grandchildren; many step-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren; sister-in-law Phyllis Westgate of Taunton; and many special nieces and nephews.

Verna’s family was her life, she loved them all dearly. She was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, G. Gordon Dwyer; their son, Stephen Dwyer; and her two sisters, Dorothy Brown Warren and Eleanor Brown Young.

Services will be held Saturday, May 5, at 10:30 a.m., in The Congregational Church of Westborough, 57 West Main St. Burial will follow in Pine Grove Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to The Walden Woods Project, 44 Baker Farm, Lincoln, MA 01773-3004 (www.walden.org).

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Grafton/Westborough – It is with great sorrow that we report the passing of our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt, and cioci.

Helen “Buonocore” Pietal died peacefully on April 18 at Whitney Place, Westborough, Massachusetts. She shared her last day on earth with family and the caring staff of Whitney Place and Salmon Hospice. Before moving to Westborough, Helen and her husband lived in North Grafton for almost 50 years.

Helen is survived by her husband, Henry J. Pietal Sr.; three children and their spouses, Maryanna and Michael Arsenault of Wells, Maine, Henry and Carol “Beauregard” Pietal of Auburn, and Paul and Lynn “Desmarais” Pietal of Sharon; eight grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

Helen was born March 5, 1927 in Jersey City, N.J. to Renato and Elizabeth “Russo” Buonocore. Helen’s parents immigrated to the U.S. from Italy at the turn of the 20th century.

Helen was a life-long learner holding varied positions, including Army Quartermaster WWII, sales clerk, short order cook, occupational therapy assistant, and partner in Simple Enough, a natural food store in Westborough. She traveled extensively and enjoyed the many wonders of the world.

A Celebration of Life was held Monday, April 23 at Roney Funeral Home in North Grafton, with burial at Pine Grove Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Hospice of Southern Maine, 180 US Route One, Scarborough, ME 04074.

The family applauds and thanks the staff of Whitney Place with emphasis on the gentle and caring PCAs, as well as Salmon Home Health and Hospice.

A Book of Memories to share a memory of Helen is available online at www.RoneyFuneralHome.com.

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Westborough

Monday, April 9

9:02 a.m. Turnpike Rd. Road/trees.

10:56 a.m. South St. Parking violation/complaint.

11:22 a.m. Friberg Pkwy. Suspicious activity.

12:44 p.m. Turnpike Rd. Suspicious activity.

4:37 p.m. Summer St. Well-being check.

8:48 p.m. Arrested, Ashley M. Hazard, 29, of 1800 Computer Dr., Apt. 115, Westborough, on warrant.

Tuesday, April 10

8:26 a.m. Park St. Road/tree.

10:41 a.m. W Main/Nourse Sts. Well-being check.

10:19 p.m. Hopkinton Rd. Disturbance (general).

10:46 p.m. Hopkinton Rd. Disturbance (general).

Wednesday, April 11

1:35 a.m. Turnpike Rd. Suspicious activity.

10:32 a.m. County St. Annoying/harassing phone calls.

12:05 p.m. Arrested, Kevin R. Shumcher, 43, of 763 Church St., Whitinsville, on warrant.

10:26 p.m. Lyman St. Disturbance (general).

11:54 p.m. Turnpike Rd./Otis St. Accident property damage.

Thursday, April 12

12:59 a.m. Chestnut St. Disturbance (general).

9:20 a.m. Flanders Rd. Larceny.

9:59 a.m. Technology Dr. Accident – hit & run.

1:39 p.m. Lyman St. Larceny.

5:13 p.m. Turnpike Rd. Suspicious person.

6:49 p.m. Smith Pkwy. Accident – hit & run.

Friday, April 13

1:11 a.m. Bowman St. Suspicious auto.

10:38 a.m. Milk St. Annoying/harassing phone calls.

1:30 p.m. Milk/Oak Sts. Accident property damage.

5:05 p.m. Bellows Rd. Vandalism.

6:35 p.m. Turnpike Rd. Suspicious activity.

7:44 p.m. Connector Rd. Larceny.

8:05 p.m. Robin Ln. Suspicious activity.

Saturday, April 14

12:42 a.m. Ruggles St. Disturbance (general).

4:51 a.m. E Main St. Suspicious auto.

9:04 a.m. Mill Rd./W Main St. Accident property damage.

10:08 a.m. Belknap St. Annoying/harassing phone calls.

11:18 a.m. Turnpike Rd. Accident (pedestrian).

2:07 p.m. Old Nourse St. Suspicious auto.

2:27 p.m. Union St. Larceny.

6:25 p.m. E Main St. Erratic operator.

7:08 p.m. Mass Pike Pl. Disturbance (general).

Sunday, April 15

1:17 a.m. Turnpike Rd. Suspicious auto.

12:02 p.m. Smith/E Main Sts. Road/tree.

2:48 p.m. Milk St. Well-being check.

8:08 p.m. Alpine Dr. Well-being check.

10:15 p.m. Mass Pike. Accident property damage.

Monday, April 16

4:29 p.m. Nourse St. Road/tree.

5:40 p.m. Hundreds/Longmeadow Rds. Road/tree.

11:19 p.m. Church St. Well-being check.

The information from the police log is obtained directly from the official records maintained at each police station in our circulation area. It contains arrests and samplings of police activity. Those arrested are innocent until proven guilty. The Community Advocate will publish news of acquittals upon notification and a copy of court-issued documentation.

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Housatonic – John W. O’Neil, 56, of Housatonic, formerly of Westborough, died Sunday, April 22, 2018 at home.

Born in Framingham, he was the son of the late Paul J. O’Neil and Barbara A. (Dwyer) O’Neil-Bush. He graduated from St. John’s High School in Shrewsbury in 1980 and Bryant University in 1984 with a BSBA in Accounting.

John was the president and part owner of the former Village Lumber in Westborough. He was currently employed at Carlson Heating & Air Conditioning.

He enjoyed the outdoors, had his private pilot’s license and was a great ski instructor.

John is survived by two sons, Alexander C. O’Neil and Ethan J. O’Neil, and his former wife, Andrea L. (Stecewicz) O’Neil, all of Canton, Conn.; his siblings, Debora O’Regan of Westborough, Brenda Elling of West Stockbridge, Mary Crowley of Wayland, Joanne O’Neil of Portland, Maine, and Matthew O’Neil of Millbury; his extended Bush family; many nieces and nephews; and his very good friends, Osman Elafyouni, of Canton, Conn. and Kathryn Benner of Housatonic.

His funeral Mass will be celebrated Monday, April 30, at 10:30 a.m., in St. Luke the Evangelist Church, 70 West Main St., Westborough. Burial in St. Luke’s Cemetery will be private. Calling hours at the Britton-Summers Funeral Home, 4 Church St., Westborough, are Sunday, April 29, from 2-5 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to The Brien Center of Great Barrington at www.briencenter.org or to the J.W. O’Neil Music Scholarship at Immanuel Congregational Church, 10 Woodland St., Hartford, CT 06105 (www.iccucc.org).

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Grafton/Westborough – “If you want to lift yourself up, lift up someone else” – Booker T. Washington. Debra S. Ripsz lived selflessly, inspiring and impacting the lives of everyone in her circle of family and friends. She passed away peacefully Tuesday, April 24, 2018, surrounded by her loving family who honor her legacy by loving unconditionally.

Debra was born in Worcester in September 1960 and resided in Westborough for the past 22 years. She lived a life that was aptly described as having more width than it did length through her adventurous spirit marked by skiing, kayaking and catamaran racing to name a few. Deb made everyone feel special and inspired us to live better lives. She never lost her sense of humor and had an unmistakable laugh that would stand out in any crowd.

Deb was a top ranked 6th degree black belt in Kenpo Karate. Her love of martial arts and her business Defensewise, located in Grafton, with its strong core values, will live on through all her students and those who taught beside her.

Debra leaves behind her siblings, Donna Towne and her son Alex, Stephen Ripsz and his wife Karen and their children Brandon and Kayleen, as well as her mother, Jean Enhus. She was predeceased by her father, Steve Ripsz, and loving grandmother, Elsie Biscardi.

Debra’s family asks that you join them in celebrating her life and legacy Sunday, April 29, from 2-5 p.m., at Roney Funeral Home, 152 Worcester St., North Grafton, followed by a Remembrance Service at 5 p.m. Burial will be private.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Debra Ripsz Scholarship Fund, c/o Donna Towne, 14 Shepherd Rd., Westborough, MA 01581.

A Book of Memories to share how Debra left a lasting impact on your life, or a favorite memory is available online at www.RoneyFuneralHome.com.

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