Westborough – For the first time in many years, Westborough High School was represented at the Artistic Discovery Competition sponsored by the Congressional Institute. Of the eight Westborough students who entered the competition, Alexandria Tracchi received first place and Tulika Roy received third place in the photography category.

The submitted photographs were taken during their Digital Photography I, Digital Photography II, and AP Studio Art: 2D Design classes, under the guidance of their teacher Carolyn McGrath. McGrath also helped the students frame their photographs to adhere to the submission guidelines of the competition.

The Artistic Discovery Competition was initiated by the United States Congress in 1982. The goal of this nationwide high school visual arts competition is to recognize and encourage artistic talent across the nation, in each congressional district. Since its inception, more than 650,000 students have participated in the competition. Winners are recognized both in their district, and at an annual awards ceremony in Washington D.C. In addition, one piece of artwork from each congressional district is displayed in the Cannon Tunnel of the U.S. Capitol for one year.

The 2018 Art Competition for the Massachusetts Second Congressional District received 132 art submissions from students throughout the district. These student submissions represented a total of 12 high schools. Two-dimensional works of art from the mediums of painting, drawing, collage, prints, mixed media, and computer-generated art and photographs. These art submissions were judged by a panel of judges, and approximately 30 students received First, Second, Third and Honorable Mention awards. Congressman Jim McGovern (D-MA) hosted the winners at an awards ceremony and reception featuring the winning art works. The reception was held at Wachusett Regional High School in Holden April 28.

“Each year since I’ve come to Congress, I’ve been so impressed by the talented young artists from across America who participate in the Congressional Art Competition,” said McGovern. “Their captivating artwork never fails to inspire and delight us here at the Capitol Building, and I am proud to continue to support this wonderful program as it enters its 36th year.”

Said McGrath: “It was an honor to be part of the Congressional Art Competition this year. Jim McGovern and his staff were all very welcoming and friendly, and also very supportive of the arts. I am so proud of all of my students who entered and had artwork on display. Additionally, it was quite exciting to find out that one of my students won first place, and another won third place! It was a wonderful experience from beginning to end, and I am already looking forward to participating again next year.”

Westborough – “Medication Bingo” will take place Tuesday, June 26, 12 p.m., at Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital, 150 Flanders Road.

Debbie Gitner a geriatric care manager from Elder Resource Services,  will discuss disposing of medications properly, questions about over the counter medications, and reducing the risk of medication errors with an interactive bingo game (with prizes). This program will be both educational and fun. RSVP to 508- 871- 2134.

Parking fees will go up to $6 each weekday starting Aug. 1

By Bonnie Adams, Managing Editor

Southborough/Westborough – As a way to increase much needed revenues, the Mass. Bay Transit Authority (MBTA) has announced that parking fees will go up at a number of commuter rail lots, including Southborough and Westborough. Starting Wednesday, Aug. 1,   those fees will increase by 50 percent each weekday, from the current $4 to $6.  Parking fees on Saturday and Sundays at those lots will go down, from $4 to $2 per day.

The move, MBTA officials said, is also an attempt to reduce congestion at lots that are filled early in the mornings, such as Westborough, which is many times completely filled by 7:30 a.m., and have commuters instead use lots that are not as well utilized.

Of the 99 facilities the MBTA oversees, 21 will have weekday price decreases, 32 will have price increases and the remaining 46 will stay the same.  Ninety eight of the facilities will have a rate of $2 on weekends.

Currently if Westborough commuters get to the lot too late for a space, they are advised, via a small, battered sign, to seek parking at the Ashland or Grafton lots.

State representatives Carolyn Dykema, (D-Holliston) and Hannah Kane (R-Shrewsbury) both were critical of the move by the MBTA.

“MetroWest commuters need and deserve a reliable public transit system, especially in light of increasing congestion on the Mass. Turnpike,” said Dykema, who represents Southborough, one precinct in Westborough, Hopkinton and Holliston. “Given how far we are from this goal, it’s hard to justify the proposed fee increases, which will make our system less, rather than more, attractive to riders.”

“I believe that commuters on the Worcester/Framingham line should experience reliable, consistently on-time service before seeing an increase in fees,” said Kane, who represents one Westborough precinct, as well as Shrewsbury. “Additionally, we have been working with the town of Westborough and the MBTA on how to expand parking at the Westborough commuter rail station given that the lot is at capacity. I would hope that any new parking lot revenue is devoted to adding capacity.”

Westborough Town Manager James Malloy said the town is currently looking at the possibility of creating 33 additional parking spaces on Smith Valve Parkway.

“These would utilize the same Pay by Phone app that the MBTA uses and would be managed and enforced through the MBTA with revenues (less administrative expenses) coming to the town,” he said.

“Since there may not be any support to create a town-owned lot at some point the town may want to approach some of the private property owners in the area to see if any of them are interested in creating additional parking (which would also use the Pay by Phone app and generate revenues for them),” he added.

According to the MBTA, fifty percent of commuter rail riders start their trip with parking. Although the age and employment status may be similar to non-parkers, parkers tend to be wealthier.

The MBTA is also looking into possible “premium” parking spots at some locations. They are also considering an increased rate at some lots for “event parking” (such as sporting events and concerts) which would start after regular commuting times.

Historical Commission instead approves six month delay

By Bonnie Adams, Managing Editor

Westborough – A representative of Kendall Homes, Inc., was admonished by local residents and members of the Historical Commission during a public hearing held June 21 when he requested a demolition permit for a home located at 140 South St.

Tim Black, a manager for the Southborough-based company, said “due diligence” had been done to find a buyer to purchase and remove the circa -1725 home off the property that had last been owned by Lillian Grove, fondly known as Westborough’s “Blueberry Lady”. She had lived at the site, known as Denny Brook Farm, for 63 years, prior to her passing earlier this year.

Black told the historical commission that since his company was unable to find a buyer, they were requesting a demolition permit so that they could develop the property into a 2 lot subdivision. He added that it would be “too costly and too dangerous” to attempt to renovate the house in its current state.

Several residents then commented, disputing Black’s account, adding that they had attended a recent estate sale at the property.

Paul Skogg, who now lives in North Grafton but was a Westborough resident for many years, said “there is a lot of rich history in this house. I was at the estate sale – its in excellent condition.”

Tina Baxter said that she grew up across from the farm. At the estate sale, she said she noted that “everything was immaculate.”

“There is no reason to demolish this property,” she said.

Her father, Donald Parker Jr. added, “You cannot tear this house down, you cannot tear this down. If Lillian was here, she would be [angry]. This is just a money grab.”

Several other residents commented as well, noting that they did not want to see another old home in Westborough taken down.

“I am not the bad guy here. I’m just a businessman,” Black responded. “But this house is not safe – it’s a fire hazard waiting to happen.”

But, he admitted to the commission, that Kendall Homes had not yet attempted to sell the home – just to have it bought and moved off the property.

“That’s ludicrous, to want to demolish a building without even trying to save it first,” commission member Jennifer Doherty said.

The rest of the commission agreed with her, and instead of issuing the permit, approved instead a six month demolition delay.

Hazel Nourse, the commission’s chair, advised Black to contact some local Realtors.

“I believe there will be a lot of people interested in this property,” she added.

By Dakota Antelman, Contributing Writer

Westborough – Veterans and community members enjoyed free food and conversation June 21 at the second quarterly Veterans Lunch at the Westborough Senior Center. Veterans, who, many agree, have been historically mistreated, said they were grateful for the service.

The lunch gathered donated food from Chick-fil-A and Cumberland Farms with the donated time of members of the Westborough Connect group to serve lunch to a packed room full of veterans and their friends. Sue Wilkens, the educational director for the International Museum of World War II, located in Natick, then capped the lunch with a presentation to attendees.

“Veterans, up until the last couple of years, have been neglected, especially Vietnam veterans,” said Andy Toorock, a member of the Westborough Veterans Advisory Board and an organizer of the event. “Our job as the advisory board is to make life better for them if we can.”

With its presentation specifically geared toward World War II, the event gathered a sizable contingency of veterans from that war.

They filled a table near the front of the room and mingled with old friends who filed by throughout the event.

One such veteran voiced his particular thanks for the services the Westborough Advisory Board and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts provide in comparison to other organizations.

“The veterans administration in Massachusetts is, by far and away, one of the most outstanding organizations of that type that I’ve ever become familiar with,” said World War II Veteran Terry Rosen. “I’ve been in other states where it just barely exists.”

Near the end of the lunch portion of the program, another veteran, Richard Brault, proudly showed friends a photo he had found of a large howitzer gun like the one he operated in Siapan in the Mariana Islands.

For Rosen, it’s moments like that which make events like the Westborough lunch worth attending.

“There aren’t many of us left so these are exciting events,” he said. “People still think of us and that’s great.”

Westborough – Jody Hensley of Westborough was honored as a member of the Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women’s (MCSW) 2018 class of Unsung Heroines. State Representative Hannah Kane (R-Shrewsbury) recommended Hensley because of her distinguished history of municipal service and continued volunteer. She was honored with 130 other women for her outstanding contributions to her community in a ceremony June 20 in the Great Hall of the Massachusetts State House.

“It was my privilege to nominate Jody Hensley as a Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women 2018 Unsung Heroine,” Kane said. “Jody embodies what it means to be an ‘Unsung Heroine’ and continues to tenaciously and bravely advocate for the safety, wellbeing and success of Massachusetts communities, residents, and mostly importantly, youth. Jody’s volunteer service in the town of Westborough and the commonwealth will most certainly have a long-lasting and meaningful impact.”

Hensley’s community involvement and civic engagement in Westborough spans decades. She currently serves on Westborough’s Advisory Finance Committee and previously served on the Westborough School Committee. Additionally, she has actively participated in several volunteer organizations, such as the Housing Partnership, Fine Arts Education Association and numerous school parent groups.

While impressive, her most significant contribution is arguably her devotion of countless hours, resources and immeasurable energy to fiercely lead the charge to reduce recreational marijuana use across Massachusetts and inspiring many to join her. Hensley had also played a pivotal role in engaging and educating the Westborough community about the 2016 Ballot Question 4, gathered a broad array of stakeholders to relentlessly champion policies designed to protect and empower local communities and their residents, and made history by successfully advocating for Westborough to become the first municipality in the commonwealth to “opt out” of allowing recreational marijuana establishments.

“I’m honored and humbled to receive this award in the company of 130 women who have made diverse contributions to make their community, and the world, a better place,” stated Hensley. “In truth, it requires countless unsung heroines and heroes in every community every day to tackle the challenge of addiction prevention, and to maintain protective community environmental factors for the healthy growth and development of our youth.”

The ceremony included a program emceed by MCSW Chair Margot Parrot, acknowledging each of the 2018 Unsung Heroines, along with remarks from Lieutenant Governor Karyn Polito, Speaker of the House Robert A. DeLeo, Senate President Harriette L. Chandler and Representative Colleen M. Garry, co-chair of the Massachusetts Caucus of Women Legislators.

Westborough – Crews are working this morning on top of Town Hall, making repairs near the clock tower.

According to town officials, there have been some leaks since the renovation was completed several years ago. The repairs will be covered under the warranty.

photo/Bonnie Adams

Westborough – John F. “Jack” Prue, 86, of Westborough, where he lived at the Highlands, formerly of Shrewsbury, died June 26, 2018 at UMass Memorial Hospital surrounded by his family. He was the husband of 60 years to the late Dorothy E. “Betty” (Marsh) Prue, who died in 2015.

Born in the family farm house in Holden, he was the son of the late Lewis and Dorothy (Noone) Prue.

Jack worked for over 30 years as a purchasing agent for Raytheon. After his retirement, he started J & B Associates with his wife Betty.

An avid Red Sox fan, he loved coaching Little League and Babe Ruth baseball in Shrewsbury and was also an umpire for the town for over 30 years. He was also an active member in the Eastern Poker Tour.

Jack is survived by his children, Stephen J. Prue and his wife Darryl of Auburn, Maine, Michael J. Prue of Santa Barbara, Calif., and Linda J. Pearson and her husband Brian of Barre. He was the loving grandfather to Eric, Kristen, Joshua, Zachary, Benjamin and Hunter; and he also leaves his sister, Kay. He was the brother of the late Louis Prue.

Relatives and friends will celebrate Jack’s life Thursday, July 5, from 4-7 p.m., at the Chiampa Funeral Home ~ The Sumner House, 5 Church Road, On the Common, Shrewsbury. The funeral Mass for Jack will be Friday, July 6, at 10 a.m., at St. Mary’s Church, 640 Main St., Shrewsbury. Burial will follow at Mointain View Cemetery of Shrewsbury.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Shrewsbury Lions Club, c/o Joseph Armenti Jr., 119 Howe Ave., Shrewsbury, MA 01545 or the Carroll Center for the Blind, 770 Centre St., Newton, MA 02458.

Late Honorary Life Member of Shrewsbury Knights of Columbus, Adelphi Council #4181

By Ed Karvoski Jr., Contributing Writer

Westborough – After getting rained out for two consecutive years, the Westborough July 4th Block Party returned on a hot, humid evening June 29. Traditionally held on a few blocks along West Main Street, this year’s well-attended holiday kickoff took place at a new venue: the 2.5-acre Bay State Green.

A number of community organizations and local businesses provided games and giveaways. Among activities for family fun were a bounce house, dunk tank, sand art, airbrush tattoos, interactive car racing, photo booth, pony and horse-drawn carriage rides, as well as food and dessert trucks.

Live musical entertainment began with patriotic songs performed by the Westborough Community Band conducted by Matthew Lefebvre. The Reminisants with lead singer Mike Royal of Marlborough returned to the event with a repertoire of classic rock tunes. Also making an encore appearance was magician Fran Flynn, creating balloon animals and performing a show sponsored by Westboro Tennis & Swim Club.

The four-hour holiday kickoff was organized by the Westborough July 4th Planning Committee including Westborough Recreation Department representatives and Westborough Civic Club members.

By Liz Nolan, Contributing Writer (Northborough)

and Dakota Antelman, Contributing Writer (Westborough)

Northborough/Westborough – Rallies were held in Northborough and Westborough June 30, as part of a nationwide initiative protesting the Trump administration’s policy of separating migrant children from their parents as the families illegally enter the United States via the Texas border.

Although President Donald Trump, after a fierce public outcry, changed his mind, reversing that policy on June 20, and ordered that families can no longer be separated, approximately 2,000 children have still not been reunited with their families. Organizers hoped the rallies on June 30, which were held all over the country, would put pressure on the administration to rectify that situation as quickly as possible.

Northborough organizers Patrick Brady, Lindsay Brady and Lindsay’s mother Leslie Williams, had only 10 days to organize the event after asking themselves what they personally could do to advocate for keeping families together.

“We thought about marching in Boston or Washington, D.C,” said Williams, “but we asked ourselves, ‘Why not Northborough?’”

They worked out the logistics with town officials but noted they really had no idea of what the participation was going to be like.

That morning about 150 peaceful protestors of all ages participated in the rally which was held at Ellsworth-McAfee Park.

The organizers thought the turnout and the energy at the event was “incredible”. The summer heat didn’t deter people from lining the street outside of the park area displaying signs and taking shade when needed under the pavilion.

“People are starting to see that coming together in person gives you hope and makes you feel less alone,” said Williams.

Participant Judy Sugarman agreed.

“Being a part of today’s well organized and attended get together and demonstration and being with others who feel the same way I do, helped to lift my spirits,” she said. “Every day of this administration has been frustrating and depressing. Speaking up, voicing my opinion, fighting for others has been important to me- even more so now. Standing on Route 135 with others, holding signs, having drivers beeping their horns, and waving, gives the feeling that others agree. What is most important is to keep going, not give up, get eligible voters to register and then vote in November.”

Lindsay Brady said the expectation is to have another gathering later in the summer and in the meantime use social media as a means to keep the conversation going.

In Westborough, protesters from as far as Sturbridge, Mass. filled the downtown rotary. The latest of several recent protests in town held on the rotary, organizers said they were proud to be bringing politics to a local stage.

The protest, which included men and women of all ages, as well as children holding signs and peacefully waving to passersby, lasted throughout the day and came as the culmination to weeks of work by Cristin Hodgens and her group, Westborough WAVE of Women.

“I couldn’t sleep at night at the thought of children being separated from their families,” she said. “So I had to do something.”

Hodgens has been a fixture of political activism in Westborough and elsewhere in Mass. ever since the nationwide Women’s Marches in January 2017 reintroduced her to activism. After attending the march herself, Hodgens returned to Westborough with a sign and quickly started holding it in the rotary.

Hodgens said she was happy with the overall outcome of the protest June 30. As she and her fellow demonstrators smiled and waved at passing cars, some drivers responded angrily, with at least one shouting “lock em up” in reference to the immigrant families, according to Hodgens. But many more honked, waved back, or even joined Hodgens on the rotary later in the day.

Going forward, she and other organizers are eager to remain locally visible and vocal in a time of intense political turmoil.

“I would like to think that I would take care of my neighbors, that my neighbors would take care of me,” she said. “I think it’s important to have local conversations about politics because that’s where most politics are shaped.”

By Bonnie Adams, Managing Editor

Westborough – It has now been several years since a dedicated group of volunteers initiated a fundraising effort to install a memorial at the Pine Grove Cemetery to honor the approximately 500 patients of the former Westborough State Hospital who are buried there.

From the late 1800s to the early 1900s, if a patient at the hospital passed away without any family members to take care of their final arrangements, they would be buried in the Potter’s Field at the cemetery, with only a small numbered stone to mark their grave.

As the fundraising effort for the memorial continues, a ceremony is held each year to honor those patients and ensure that they are never again, as they were for much too long, forgotten.

This year, in a beautiful and somber event organized by Employment Options as well as the Westborough Cemetery Memorial Project, the patients were remembered with music, prayer and words of inspiration.

Glenn Malloy has been a force since the early days behind the effort to build the memorial. As he has done so in the past, he captivated the audience June 22 with his powerful words.

Malloy was on track to become a champion college gymnast when he suffered a breakdown, he said. After years of “darkness,” he was able to find strength, he noted, thanks to the support of many “who shone their light” on him.

“Isolation and loneliness are of the hardest things to deal with,” he said. “Darkness can leave us feeling discouraged.”

The words of Mother Teresa, (“Not all of us can do great things. But we can do small things with great love,”) as the words of Isaiah (“A bruised reed He will not break And a dimly burning wick He will not extinguish; He will faithfully bring forth justice”) also gave him comfort, he said.

“I am now here to elevate you,” he said to the audience. “Because your light has shone on me. And no one can take away that light.”

“And now, these people,” he said of the 500 patients, “need to be lifted up to the light, too.”

The ceremony also featured singer/guitarist Dave Jarvis and short commentaries from former Westborough Selectman George Barrette; Leigh Emery, the current chair of the board of selectmen; State Sen. Jamie Eldridge, (D-Acton); Liz Gulachenski, the director of services and programs at Employment Options; and Tim Meaney, who quoted the words of Psalm 15.

For those who wish to make a donation to the memorial, send checks made out to the “Westborough Cemetery Memorial Project Fund” and mail to P.O. Box 3198, Framingham, MA 01705.

Donations can also be made via the group’s Facebook page http://facebook.com/WestboroStateHospitalCemeteryProject and by clicking on the “Go Fund Me Link,” http://facebook.com/WestboroStateHospitalCemeteryProject. All donations are tax deductible.

For more information on Employment Options visit www.employmentoptions.org.

Bottle signing in support of the David Ortiz Children’s Fund

Westborough – The Boston Red Sox’s icon, “Big Papi,” David Ortiz, will be at Julio’s Liquors Wednesday, July 11, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. to sign bottles from mixed cases of his signature Arias Wine Collection*. The signing will be held in support for the David Ortiz Children’s Fund, which provides essential support for children in the Dominican Republic and in New England who cannot afford the critical cardiac services they need.

Due to time constraints, Ortiz will only be signing bottles from the first 200 Arias Wine mixed cases purchased (limited to one bottle signed per case). No substitutions. Please do not bring items or clothing to be signed.

Each case* of wine contains three bottles each of: Arias Cabernet, Arias Chardonnay, Aris Merlot and Arias Sauvignon Blanc (a 12 bottle case) at a cost of $112. Julio’s Liquors will donate $12 from each case to the Children’s Fund.

Once you place your order you will get a “Claim Ticket” via email.  Then bring that claim ticket to the signing, get your bottle signed by Ortiz and claim your full case.

For more information on the Children’s Fund, visit www.davidortizchildrensfund.org.

For more information on the bottle signing visit http://store.juliosliquors.com/online/products.php?cat=12.

Julio’s is located at 140 Turnpike Rd., Rt 9E, (Westborough Shopping Center), Westborough.

Westborough – Meet on the steps of the Westborough Public Library, 55 W. Main St., on Sunday, July 15, at 1 p.m. to begin the next architectural walking tour of downtown Westborough. The tour is guided by Christopher Noonan, historic preservationist and historic real estate specialist and Luann Crosby, troubadour, songwriter/singer, who will entertain with period appropriate ditties.

The tour begins in the mid-19^th century neighborhood north of West Main Street at a time when the manufacturing sector in Westborough was maturing and taking hold. On Church Street, the group will visit Kirkside, a 1917 high style Colonial Revival – one of many gifts of property bestowed to the Westborough community. The property is now Right at Home, a private duty home care agency. Owners will be available to answer questions on services and the facility.

The tour continues onto Grove Street and the 1906 Classical Revival Eli Whitney School. There, the group will get a short lesson on public ownership of a historic property. Moving onto Parkman Street, the group takes in a unique subdivision planned by Reverend Parkman’s descendant with a predominance of Greek Revival style houses. The group will see 13 Parkman built in 1844 by the Sibley brothers, William and Francis (the younger), for William – along with a blacksmith shop that later became a successful sleigh-maker operation (no longer existing).

There will also be a short visit to the Spurr House for an opportunity to hear how the Westborough community is weighing development and growth with re-use options for this historic property.

From Parkman, the tour will head back to Grove and Milk streets where focus will turn to the many community development approaches throughout the years and their impact on the historic downtown village. As the group travels back on West Main Street, they will be introduced to the “Look Up” campaign and a new song by Luanne, “This Beautiful Town.”

For more information or a full list of this years’ Walking Tours of Historic Westborough, visit westboroughlib.org. Program booklets are online and free to download.

Westborough

Sunday, June 24

12:19 a.m. Hyder St. Vandalism.

12:45 a.m. Glen St. Suspicious auto.

1:54 a.m. Turnpike Rd. Suspicious auto.

10:03 a.m. Hyder St. Vandalism.

1:31 p.m. Park St./Turnpike Rd.  Suspicious activity.

2:09 p.m. Beach St. Suspicious activity.

7:12 p.m. E Main St. Annoying/harassing phone calls.

9:57 p.m. Turnpike Rd. Suspicious activity.

11:44 p.m. E Main St. Erratic operator.

Monday, June 25

2:48 a.m. Otis St./Smith Pkwy. Accident property damage.

1:29 p.m. Oak St. Suspicious activity.

5:03 p.m. Ruggles St. Suspicious activity.

Tuesday, June 26

6:48 a.m. Computer Dr./Turnpike Rd. Accident – personal injury.

9:51 a.m. W Main St. Road/tree.

1:01 p.m. Church St. Disturbance (general).

3:17 p.m. Turnpike Rd.  Road/tree.

Wednesday, June 27

9:06 a.m. Lyman St. Suspicious person.

11:33 p.m. W Main St. Disturbance (general).

Thursday, June 28

2:08 a.m. Chauncy St. Suspicious auto.

8:35 a.m. Nourse St. Road/tree.

3:47 p.m. Old Flanders Rd. Larceny.

4:27 p.m. Oak St. Larceny.

Friday, June 29

1:25 a.m. Lyman St. Suspicious auto.

10:02 a.m. Fisher St. Accident property damage.

12:18 p.m. Milk St./Philips St. Accident property damage.

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.

Westborough – Jeanne (Schofield) Dragomani, 88, of Westborough and formerly of Southborough, passed away July 4, 2018 at Westborough Health Care after years of declining health. She was the beloved wife of Andrew Dragomani, who died in 2015.

Jeannie was a waitress at the former White’s Corner Restaurant for 25 years. She then became a secretary for Builders Realty Corp of Framingham before becoming the administrative secretary at N. E. Laborers Training Center in Hopkinton until her retirement in 1992.

In her earlier years, she enjoyed 10 pin bowling, ceramics, cribbage, watching the Red Sox, tarot card readings, oil painting, and solving crossword puzzles. Jeannie also enjoyed family and friend gatherings, cooking, shopping, reading and music. She loved her family immensely and her greatest joy was spending time with them.  Jeanne will always be remembered for her vivacious personality.

She is survived by her daughter, Linda Haley of Westborough; a former son-in-law, Richard Haley of Westborough; her siblings, Dixon Schofield and his wife Teri of Colorado and Barbara Delarda and her husband Robert of Southborough; many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins, and great-cousins; and many dear friends.

In addition to her husband, she was predeceased by her son, David, and his friend, Claudette Breault, who were killed in a tragic drunk driving, hit and run accident.  Unbeknownst to Jeanne, she was also predeceased by her sister, Kathryn ‘Kay’ Acker; her brother, Brian and his wife Sally; a niece, Susan Blaisdell; and many dear relatives and friends.

Visiting hours will be held Monday, July 9, from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., at the Morris Funeral Home, 40 Main St., Southborough, followed by a graveside service at 12:15 p.m. at Southborough Rural Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent in her memory to Alzheimer’s Association, 309 Waverley Oaks Rd., Waltham, MA 02452 (www.alz.org).

To leave words of condolence to the family, please visit www.morrisfuneralparlor.com.

Westborough – Charles R. Hillier, 95, of Westborough, passed away peacefully at home July 2, 2018. He was the husband of the late Mary Joan (Howlett) Hillier.

Born in North Sydney, Nova Scotia, he was the son of the late Harold and Elizabeth (Hatcher) Hillier. He was educated in Quincy and was a graduate of Quincy High School. During WWII, he served with the U.S. Navy, attaining the rank of Electrician’s Mate First Class.

Charlie was employed as the Coordinator of Meter Reading for Systems at New England Power Service Company retiring in 1988.

He was past commander of the American Legion Post 401 in Weymouth and a member of the Rural Lodge of Masons in Quincy for over 70 years. He also enjoyed playing golf.

Charlie is survived by one son, Chuck D. Hillier of Westborough; two daughters-in-law, June Hillier of Westborough and Jill Hillier of N. Eastham; and five grandchildren, Cortney Hillier, Elle Hillier, Kyle Hillier, Tim Charland and Dan Charland. He was the father of the late Craig Hillier and Christopher Hillier, grandfather of the late Colby Hillier, and brother of the late Helen Pasqualucci, Violet Carmichael and Stanley Hillier.

A graveside funeral service will be held Friday, July 6, at 10 a.m., in Pine Grove Cemetery, South Street, Westborough. There are no calling hours.

Westborough – Dr. Jean Keamy, the owner of Keamy Cosmetic Centre and Keamy Eye & Laser Centre, will now be seeing cosmetic patients at Release Well-Being Center, 201 Turnpike Rd., on Thursday afternoons. She will offer consultation on all of Keamy Cosmetic Centre’s offerings and will perform Botox, fillers, and Kybella injections, and some Thermi procedures.

Appointments can be made through Dr. Keamy’s main office via www.Seemedrkeamy.com/cosmetic.

On Friday, July 13, from 5:30-9 p.m., Release Well-Being Center will host a Healthy Night Out, which will include an evening of delicious food, wellness, relaxation, and conversation. Dr. Keamy and Joan Dedian, a licensed acupuncturist, will also participate. For more information and to register visit www.releasewellbeingcenter.com.

Westborough – Frederick J. Curley, M.D., 63, of Westborough, passed away peacefully July 2, 2018 at the Milford Regional Medical Center, surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Kathleen (Lynch) Curley.

Born in Dorchester, he was the son of Terese M. (O’Hara) Curley of West Yarmouth and the late Robert A. Curley. He was a graduate of Boston College High School and Harvard University, and earned his degree in medicine at the University of Massachusetts Medical School in Worcester.

Dr. Curley was a Pulmonary and Critical Care physician at UMass in Worcester for many years, and has been with Milford Regional Medical Center for the past 20 years, where he served as Medical Director of the Intensive Care Unit while continuing his practice as a Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine specialist.

In addition to his wife and parents, his family includes three sons, Patrick J. Curley of Brooklyn, N.Y., Timothy R. Curley and Emily S. Rubenstein of Tustin, Calif., and Michael J. Curley and his wife Katie of Brooklyn, N.Y.; one brother, Robert A. Curley and his wife Kathleen of Hingham; two sisters, Beth Curley and her late husband Tim Holt of W. Hartford, Conn. and Maryann O’Connell and her husband Steve of Hingham; a brother-in-law, John J. Lynch and his wife Vicki of Goshen, Conn.; and many beloved nieces and nephews.

His funeral Mass will be celebrated Saturday, July 7, at 12 p.m., in St. Luke the Evangelist Church, 70 West Main St., Westborough. Burial will be private. Calling hours at the Pickering and Son Westborough Funeral Home, 62 West Main St., Westborough, are Friday, July 6, from 5-8 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the Milford Regional Healthcare Foundation Excellence Campaign, online at foundation.milfordregional.org, or by mail.

Westborough – Robert L. (Bob) Mulcahey, 80, beloved husband of 57 years to Marcia (McPhillips) Mulcahey, died July 7, 2018 at Beaumont Rehab in Westborough of natural causes.

Born in Providence, R.I., the son of the late Martin Mulcahey and Anna (Marnane) Mulcahey. Bob graduated from LaSalle Academy, Providence, R.I., the School of Engineering at the University of Rhode Island, and the School of Business at the University of Connecticut. He served as an officer in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in the early 1960s.

As an adjunct instructor, he taught statistics at the University of Hartford for several years. During his 43-year career in the jet engine business at Pratt & Whitney (P&W), he was an inventor and patent-holder and later was a financial manager. Following his retirement, he also served as a business consultant to P&W.

For 15 years, Bob served on the board of directors of the American Eagle Federal Credit Union. His service to the Town of Glastonbury, Conn. included four years on the Water Pollution Control Authority and 21 years on the Economic Development Commission.

His other interests included reading particularly history, singing in a community chorus, sailing with his family, vacationing at Scarborough Beach and Green Hill, R.I., traveling in the U.S. and internationally with his wife, and running, with the high point being participating for 25 years in the Manchester, Conn. Road Race.

A devoted husband and father, his greatest love was his family.

Bob is also survived by three children, Joseph and his wife Anita of Medway, Brian and his wife Lydia Hsu of Sudbury, and Kathleen Dwyer and her husband Charles of Medway; and seven grandchildren, Sean Mulcahey, Colleen Mulcahey, Brennan Dwyer, Matthew Dwyer, Adam Dwyer, Ryan Mulcahey, and Cara Mulcahey.

Calling hours will be Monday, July 9, from 4-7 p.m., at Pickering & Son Westborough Funeral Home, 62 West Main St.,Westborough. There will be a Mass of Christian Burial Tuesday, July 10, at 10:30 a.m., at St. Luke’s Parish, 70 West Main St.,Westborough, followed by private burial at a later date at St. Ann’s Cemetery of Cranston, R.I.

Memorial donations may be made in Bob’s name to UMass Medical School, PO Box 2795, Worcester, MA 01613-9938 or https://w3.umassmed.edu/onlinedonation/.

Westborough – Shirley Marie (Adams) Foss, 90, a 67-year resident of Westborough, died July 9, 2018.

Born and raised in Hopedale, daughter of Florence and Carl Adams, she leaves her husband of 67 years, Donald R. Foss of The Highlands, Westborough, and her sister, Claire Larson. Her oldest child, David J. Foss, predeceased her, and she leaves her children, Brian E. Foss (Dennis Fruitt) of Stuart, Fla., Elaine F. McCrabb (David) of Warrenton, Va., and Audrey C. Williamson (Richard) of Kennebunk, Maine, as well as her grandchildren, Robin Jonsson, Shannon Williamson, and was predeceased by Melissa Foss. She also leaves great-grandchildren Ronan and Arthur Jonsson, and her nieces and nephews.

Upon graduating from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst, she moved to Westborough and married Donald Foss. After raising her family, she was a fifth grade teacher in the Westborough Public Schools and after retiring, worked part-time in the Town Clerk’s office.

An active member of the Westborough Congregational Church and Women’s Club of Westborough, she loved traveling to England, Ireland, Bermuda and Florida, and enjoying time at the Foss’ log cabin in Vermont.

A graveside service will be held Thursday, July 12, at 11 a.m., at Pine Grove Cemetery, South Street, Westborough.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made to the Baypath Humane Society of Hopkinton, 500 Legacy Farms North, Hopkinton, MA 01748.