Westborough

Tuesday, Aug. 21

7:49 a.m. W Main St. Accident property damage.

10:08 a.m. Computer Dr. Larceny.

11:21 a.m. Turnpike Rd. Burglary/breaking & entering.

1:03 p.m. Lyman St. Larceny.

4:17 p.m. Walkup Dr. Larceny.

4:29 p.m. E Main St. Vandalism.

7:00 p.m. Computer Dr. Larceny.

8:22 p.m. Milk/Oak Sts. Erratic operator.

Wednesday, Aug. 22

12:56 p.m. Friberg Pkwy. Disturbance (general).

2:46 p.m. Turnpike Rd. Disturbance (general).

3:09 p.m. Computer Dr. Threats made.

3:15 p.m. Oak St. Suspicious person.

6:13 p.m. Turnpike Rd. Accident property damage.

Thursday, Aug. 23

11:14 a.m. Fisher St. Road/tree.

3:52 p.m. Computer Dr. Accident property damage.

9:58 p.m. Mayberry Dr./Water St. Disturbance (general).

11:09 p.m. Lyman St. Suspicious person.

Friday, Aug. 24

1:13 a.m. Lyman St. Suspicious auto.

12:27 p.m. Oak St. Larceny.

12:47 p.m. Lyman St. Suspicious auto.

1:41 p.m. E Main St. Accident property damage.

2:25 p.m. Turnpike Rd. Suspicious activity.

5:13 p.m. W Main St. Accident property damage.

7:17 p.m. Chestnut St. Suspicious activity.

Saturday, Aug. 25

12:45 a.m. E Main St. Suspicious auto.

12:59 p.m. Milk St. Vandalism.

2:23 p.m. Hopkinton Rd. Road/trees.

3:42 p.m. Lyman St. Robbery.

5:54 p.m. South St. Accident property damage.

7:56 p.m. E Main St. Disturbance (general).

9:03 p.m. Windsor Ridge Dr. Suspicious activity.

10:25 p.m. Turnpike Rd. Suspicious activity.

Sunday, Aug. 26

8:01 a.m. E Main St. Parking violation/complaint.

10:32 a.m. Computer Dr. Accident property damage.

11:21 a.m. Windsor Ridge Dr. Well-being check.

9:58 p.m. Wheeler Rd. Drug violations.

Monday, Aug. 27

7:08 a.m. High/E Main Sts. Road/trees.

12:06 p.m. Research Dr./Friberg Pkwy. Suspicious activity.

12:44 p.m. Friberg Pkwy./research Dr. Suspicious activity.

2:15 p.m. E Main St./State St. Accident property damage.

10:19 p.m. Turnpike Rd. Burglary/breaking & entering.

Tuesday, Aug. 28

6:30 a.m. Nourse St. Road/tree.

2:24 p.m. E Main St. Accident property damage.

5:36 p.m. Arrested, Steven H. Chaplin, 53, of 10 Johnathan Pass, Dudley, for larceny over $250.

6:00 p.m. Turnpike Rd. Disturbance (general).

8:29 p.m. Chestnut 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 – Westborough Girl Scout Troop 30507 will hold a textile recycling event from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 15, at the Westborough High School, 90 W. Main St. Accepted items include clothing, linens, curtains, towels, shoes, purses, hats, belts, backpacks and soft toys. No duvets, pillows, or carpeting will be accepted. Donated items should be dry and in a bag. The troop is raising funds for a trip to Costa Rica in 2019. Troop 30507, along with Troop 30510, also runs the local flamingo flocking fundraiser. For information or to have items picked up, contact Julie Baldwin at 508-366-9463, gstroop30507@gmail.com.

Westborough – Dr. Jean Keamy, the owner of Keamy Cosmetic Centre and Keamy Eye & Laser Centre, will be presenting a free seminar on “the ABCs of a Cosmetic Makeover and the Aging Face,” Monday, Sept. 17 from 6:45 – 8 p.m. The seminar will be held in the café of the Nathan Fisher House at the Release Well-Being Center, 201 Turnpike Rd.

Those interested should RSVP to 508-836-8733 or www.Seemedrkeamy.com/cosmetic. Light refreshments will be served.

Westborough – Marion (Buschmann) True, 85, of Westborough, passed away peacefully Sept. 11, 2018, at the Beaumont Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center in Westborough.  She is the wife of 62 years to Robert C. True Jr.

Born in Cambridge, she was a daughter of the late August and Catharine (Sears) Buschmann and beloved stepdaughter of the late Elizabeth (Sue King) Buschmann. She was raised and educated in Lewiston, Maine, and was a graduate of Lewiston High School and Bates College.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by five children, Sharon True and husband Adrian Alcala of Great Barrington, Laury J. True and partner Paul McCormick of Chesney, S.C., Tracy L. Truzansky and partner Beth Truzansky of Burlington, Vt., Stephanie T. Peters and husband Dan Peters of Mansfield, and son Robert C. True III and wife Nancy of Mansfield, and 10 grandchildren, Tavo and Tamsin True-Alcala, Brendan and Eric Hale, Jackson and Chloe Peters, Alison and Colin True, April and Faith Truzansky. She is also survived by one sister, Elizabeth B. Smith and husband Bob, and four brothers, Edmund A. Buschmann and wife Louise, Waldemar G. Buschmann and wife Cindy, John Christian (Chris) Buschmann and wife Lois, and Friedrich K. Buschmann and wife Marg, all of Maine, and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her sister, Caroline Barnes.

Prior to moving to Westborough in 1967, her family lived in Cambridge, Cleveland and Dayton, Ohio, and Buffalo and Manlius, N.Y.

Following graduation from college, she was employed at the Harvard Business School. Later employment included Program Coordinator and Senior Advisor at the Westborough YWCA, where she also planned day trips for the Westborough Council on Aging; Executive Director of the Westborough United Fund, and from 1987 to 2001, Resident Services/Activities Coordinator at The Willows Retirement Community, where her responsibilities included coordination of the popular Wednesday Summer Concert series held in the Rose Garden courtyard, the initial organization of many committees and activities for Willows residents, and the very popular Willows annual spring yard sale.

She was a member of the Congregational Church of Westborough (United Church of Christ), and was a long-time member of its Chancel Choir. She was a member and past president of The Westborough Players’ Club, a member of the Westborough Historical Society, the Westborough Food Pantry, the Westborough Land Trust, the Westborough Women’s Club, and a former member of the Westborough Community Chorus.  She served as member and chairperson of the Westborough Cultural Council. She volunteered at the Tower Hill Botanical Gardens.

An enthusiastic tennis player, cross-country skier, gardener, and renovator of the family owned Hedge Trust property on Cape Cod, she took particular joy in her children, grandchildren and extended family reunions with brothers and sisters. Other hobbies included reading, sewing, people – and wiping! She was a lifelong vacationing summer resident of East Dennis, Cape Cod.

Her memorial service will be held Saturday, September 15, at 1 p.m., in the Congregational Church of Westborough, 57 West Main St. Arrangements are under the direction of the Pickering & Son Westborough Funeral Home. There are no calling hours.  Burial will be privately at the convenience of the family.

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

Westborough – Patricia E. Parker, 78, of Westborough, passed away peacefully Sept. 12, 2018 at the Brigham and Womens Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of James W. Parker Jr., retired Westborough Fire Chief.

Born in Framingham, she was the daughter of the late Stanley and Mary (Rousseau) Flannery. She was raised and educated in Hopkinton, and was a 1959 graduate of Hopkinton High School.

Pat worked for a short time as a nurse’s aide at the Beaumont Nursing Home in Westborough, and then as a cafeteria worker for 23 years in the Westborough school system.

She enjoyed crafts, dancing, sunsets on the beach, playing cards and laughs with friends and family. She devoted her life to her husband and family.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by three children, Donna M. Drawbridge and her husband, Bruce of Ft. Myers, Fla., Carol A. Falcone and her husband Paul of Rutland, and James W. Parker III and his wife Edna of Uxbridge; six siblings, Kathleen Valpey, David Flannery, Ernest Flannery, Dorothy Smith, Barbara Meisner, and Maureen Wheeler; four grandchildren, James W. Parker IV, Lauren Drawbridge, Elisabeth Harris and Emilie Harris; two great-grandchildren, Logan and Cameron Parker; and many nieces and nephews. Pat was predeceased by 10 siblings, Stanley (Jasper), Robert (Butchy), Marlene, Richard (Dicky), Joan, Eugene, Mary, Raymond, Frederick (Archie) and Phyllis.

Her funeral service will be held Monday, Sept. 17, at 10 a.m., in the First United Methodist Church, 120 West Main St., Westborough. Burial will follow in Pine Grove Cemetery. Calling hours at the Pickering and Son Westborough Funeral Home, 62 West Main St., Westborough, are Sunday, Sept. 16, from 2-5 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, P.O. Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284-9168 or at www.dana-farber.org.

By Kate Tobiasson, Contributing Writer

Westborough – While the world is unquestionably filled with turmoil and conflict, 7-year-old Juliana Amato is working to help bring kindness to her neighborhood.

With the help of her mother and father, Juliana created a “Kindness Rocks” garden in the front of their home in Westborough. “Kindness Rocks” is an international movement started by Megan Murphy of Cape Cod. Its rules are simple: people write inspirational sayings on rocks, and leave them for others to find, posting pictures of their rocks on Facebook. Murphy has been thrilled to see the viral spread of kindness and inspirational sayings on rocks and the internet. This movement has touched many hearts, and Juliana wanted to help spread the importance of caring in her neighborhood.

“I started the rock garden because I wanted people to know that they should be kind,” Juliana explained. “My school, especially Ms. Catarius helped me to understand its importance.”

Juliana is a second-grader at the Annie E. Fales Elementary School in Westborough. Last spring, students painted rocks and wrote inspirational messages on them.

“This year, there is a wonderful new display that the staff worked to create at the main entryway to Fales. The rocks that the children made last year line the entrance,” Erin Amato, Juliana’s mother, explained.

Fales works to instill a character code of caring with their students, and it is clear that Juliana has taken this message to heart.

“I started the rock garden because I wanted people to know that they should be kind,” Juliana said. “We wrote, ‘Be Brave,’ ‘Be Strong,’ ‘Don’t Bully’ and ‘Be Kind’ on the rocks because those are important things.”

Juliana and her family live on a well-traveled street, and she worked to create an artistic display that many could see and appreciate her message of caring.

“I just want people to remember to be kind,” she smiled.

Westborough – After what they said was “much discussion” the Westborough Cultural Council and the Arts in Common steering committee have decided to cancel this year’s Arts in Common. The event was to be the 10^th year it had been held.

“As you may know, we are dedicated to providing a high quality, well supported and well planned community event. We have received an abundance of thoughtful feedback from vendors and performers and rather than push forward, we elected to listen to that collective wisdom, and look to create an event next year that will be broader, richer and truly commemorative,” the group said on its Facebook page.

For more information visit www.westboroughculturalcouncil.org.

Westborough

Saturday, Sept. 1

1:57 a.m. Arrested, Dylan H. Peterson, 24, of 356 River St., Winchendon, on default warrant.

1:03 p.m. Turnpike Rd. Suspicious activity.

1:07 p.m. Wessonville Village Way. Annoying/harassing phone calls.

5:29 p.m. Turnpike Rd. Suspicious activity.

5:59 p.m. W Main St. Suspicious person.

9:47 p.m. Lyman St. Suspicious activity.

11:50 p.m. Turnpike Rd. Disturbance (general).

Sunday, Sept. 2

1:39 a.m. Chauncy Cir./Oak St. Suspicious auto.

8:22 a.m. Olde Hickory Path. Suspicious auto.

9:09 a.m. Research Dr. Suspicious auto.

9:24 a.m. Boardman St. Vandalism.

6:45 p.m. Turnpike Rd. Erratic operator.

8:32 p.m. Baker Way. Threats made.

11:02 p.m. Lyman St. Suspicious activity.

Monday, Sept. 3

1:10 a.m. Denny/South Sts. Suspicious auto.

12:27 p.m. Milk St. Suspicious activity.

2:49 p.m. Chauncy St. Accident – personal injury.

5:56 p.m. Technology Dr. Threats made.

9:59 p.m. Oak St. Suspicious auto.

Tuesday, Sept. 4

1:47 a.m. Arrested, Matthew C. Parello, 34, of 31 Arbor Glen Dr., Stow, for operating MV without a license, reckless operation of motor vehicle, speeding, operating the influence of liquor.

8:18 a.m. Turnpike Rd. Erratic operator.

9:12 a.m. E Main St./Colonial Dr. Accident property damage.

11:07 a.m. Computer Dr. Accident – hit & run.

12:21 p.m. Computer Dr. Larceny.

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.

Spotlight Athlete: Kevin Flahive

School: Westborough High School
Sport: Golf
Class: 2019

What is your favorite golf related memory?

“My favorite golf related memory is when I was younger and my brother, Nick, took me out golfing and made a bet with me that if I made a putt for par on a par three he would buy me an Arnold Palmer drink, and I can vividly remember making the putt and being so proud of myself.”

What made you choose playing golf?

“I always have looked up to my brother and he played golf in high school which made me start playing young and gain such a great appreciation for the game. In many ways it’s just like life, there’s ups and downs and you have to control that yourself.”

What do you consider the best part of your golf game?

“I think the best part of my golf game is my mental side. Being able to move forward after a bad hole and play the game stroke by stroke is the most important aspect of golf in my mind.”

What do you most enjoy doing in your spare time?

“I spend most of my spare time in the outdoors, either hunting or fly fishing.”

What is your favorite area/subject to study, and why?

“My favorite subject is engineering because I like to work hands-on and solve problems.”

What is your favorite professional sport/team to watch?

“My favorite team to watch is the Boston Bruins.”

Favorite type of music and artist? Why?

“My favorite type of music is country, I’ve always loved country music and playing the guitar. My favorite artist is Luke Combs.”

If you could spend the day with any celebrity or historical figure from any time in history, who would it be? Why?

“I would spend the day with Clint Eastwood because I love his movies and think I would get along great with him.”

What are your goals for the 2018 season?

“My goal for the season is to make it to states, hopefully, as a team, and win.”

What advice would you give a younger student-athlete?

“My advice would be to work hard in the offseason to be prepared and it will pay off.”

Westborough – This week the Westborough Police Department announced that there will soon be a new officer on the street- K-9 ”Lukas”.

    Along with Officer Caleb Poseno, Lukas will be training for the next four months at the Boston Police K-9 Academy before coming back to serve in Westborough. Funds from Homeland Security paid for a K-9 cruiser for the new team.

Westborough – A presentation on the latest research on how to decrease tremors and preserve dopamine-producing brain cells will be held from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Friday, Sept.28, at a gathering of the area Parkinson’s Support Group at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church 183 W. Main St., Westborough.

The presentation will be given by nutritional biochemist Steve Blake, author of “Parkinson’s Disease: Dietary Regulation of Dopamine.”

Dopamine is the neurotransmitter which the healthy brain needs to facilitate smooth muscle contractions and coordinate movement, as well as to regulate internal functions such as respiration, heartbeat and digestion. Its absence over time results in the familiar symptoms of Parkinson’s – tremor, stiffness, loss of balance, mask face, difficulty swallowing and almost inaudible speech.

To date, there is no cure for Parkinson’s. But diet can have an impact on the body’s ability to make dopamine. Blake will explain which vitamins stimulate brain neuron growth.

   Blake and his wife Catherine, research director and president of the Neuroscience Nutrition Foundation, just returned from China, where they will create an anti-aging program at a mega-hospital. They designed and ran the Hawaii Dementia Prevention Trial, a clinical study at the Hawaii Alzheimer’s Disease Center.

Westborough – The Westborough Public Library, 55 W. Main St., will be offering free English Conversation Circles for adults on Tuesday evenings at 7 p.m. beginning Sept. 18. Speakers of all languages are welcome to come improve their conversational English skills in a casual, safe, friendly environment. Conversation Circles give non-native English speakers a chance to practice their everyday English in a setting that is less structured than a classroom setting. The sessions will be led by trained volunteers who appreciate the difficulty of the English language and want to help participants feel comfortable speaking English in everyday situations.

In case of inclement weather, check the library website, http://www.westboroughlib.org or Facebook page for announcements. For more information, contact Maureen Ambrosino, library director, at mambrosino@town.westborough.ma.us or call 508-871-5280.

By Jeff Slovin, Contributing Writer

Marlborough – The Marlborough Panthers field hockey team edged out the Westborough Rangers by a score of 2-1 in a game played under the lights on Monday evening, September 24.

In first half action, Julia Mahaney scored first for Marlborough, but a shot by Westborough senior Haylie Borgia tied up the score at 1-1. Marlborough’s Elizabeth Anderson scored a second half goal to secure the win.

Marlborough advances to 6-1 on the season, while Westborough falls to 1-3-1.

Westborough

Wednesday, Sept. 5

7:33 a.m. Turnpike Rd./Otis St. Accident property damage.

10:24 a.m. Computer Dr. Larceny.

10:32 a.m. Summer St. Larceny.

8:34 p.m. Otis St. Accident property damage.

10:27 p.m. E Main St. Suspicious person.

11:00 p.m. Hundreds Rd. Well-being Check.

Thursday, Sept. 6

2:13 a.m. Lyman/Chauncy Sts. Suspicious auto.

8:11 a.m. Turnpike Rd. Accident property damage.

8:21 a.m. Treetop Pk. Suspicious auto.

3:29 p.m. W Main St. Parking violation/complaint.

8:31 p.m. South St. Erratic operator.

Friday, Sept. 7

12:56 a.m. Hopkinton Rd. Road/tree.

10:11 a.m. Ruggles St. Parking violation/complaint.

12:58 p.m. Turnpike Rd. Accident property damage.

1:36 p.m. Computer Dr. Larceny.

4:00 p.m. Union St. Suspicious activity.

4:38 p.m. Otis St. Suspicious activity.

5:27 p.m. Milk St. Accident property damage.

Saturday, Sept. 8

5:44 a.m. W Main St. Parking violation/complaint.

7:18 a.m. School/South Sts. Erratic operator.

3:46 p.m. Church/W Main Sts. Accident property damage.

6:38 p.m. Union St. Accident property damage.

6:56 p.m. Lyman St. Suspicious auto.

9:14 p.m. Turnpike Rd. Suspicious activity.

9:49 p.m. Ruggles St. Erratic operator.

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 – The Westborough Cultural Council is accepting grant applications online for organizations, schools and individuals to apply for funds supporting a range of community cultural activities, including concerts, exhibits, lectures, performances, workshops, festivals and student field trips.

Grant application and information is on the Westborough Cultural Council website at: www.westboroughculturalcouncil.org. Applications must be completed online by Monday, Oct. 15. Only applications submitted online can be considered. More information can be found at www.massculturalcouncil.org (Grant Programs/Local Cultural Council).

More than $14,000 was awarded by the Westborough Cultural Council in 2018. Grants awarded include Assabet Valley Mastersingers, Chamber Orchestra Metrowest, Charles River Sinfonietta, Eine Kleine Konsort, Greater Worcester Opera, programs at the Westborough Public Library and Westborough Historical Society, cultural dance and music performances, Shir Joy Chorus, Symphony Pro Musica, Westborough Community Band, Westborough Community Chorus, Westborough Community Land Trust’s live animal program, and school activities.

For additional information or questions, contact Maureen Johnson at 508-366-6326 or maureenj1@verizon.net or Judy Berk at jberk@culturalaccess.org.

Submitted by the Rotary Club of Westborough

Westborough – The Rotary Club of Westborough is hosting a Family Fall Festival at Bay State Commons on Saturday, Oct. 13 from 11 a.m. – dusk and a Classic Car show on Sunday, Oct. 14 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 50 East Main Street. This weekend of events promises something for everyone. There is no charge for admission.

Past President and Event Chair Shelby Marshall’s enthusiasm for this event is evident.

“After postponing our annual Spring Festival due to potentially dangerous weather we heard from the community, vendors and our members it was important to reschedule the event. So, here we are! Spring Festival is now Fall Festival and there’s nothing like being outside in the fall in New England to celebrate and bring our community together!”

Saturday’s events include a variety of events for every age and interest with local businesses; food trucks; musical performances by a variety of local talent, including Luanne Crosby, Lyssa Coulter and artists from Patrice Paris Voice Studio; kids’ carnival hosted by Westborough High School students, the always popular Roaming Railroad and a craft beer tent. The day will end with live music by Southbound Train, sponsored by the Westborough Recreation Department. There’s even something for Fido – a doggie dash (10 a.m.), Snuggle Pup Hut, dog spa and an amateur dog show!

The fun continues on Sunday with a Classic Car Show, supported by NAPA Auto Parts. Enjoy music, a food truck, military vehicles while walking among gleaming classic beauties!

“The Rotary Club hosts this event to give back to the community supporting our activities,” Marshall said.

Rotary is a global network of 1.2 million neighbors, friends, leaders, and problem-solvers who see a world where people unite and act to create lasting change – across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves. Rotary members believe we have a shared responsibility to work together to address our world’s most persistent issues.

“We’ll be displaying a ShelterBox as a way to help the community understand how Rotary makes a difference,” Marshall noted. “Each ShelterBox typically contains a tent designed to withstand extreme weather conditions, water purification kit, blankets, tools, and other necessities. The contents of a ShelterBox are tailored to the nature and location of the disaster. ShelterBoxes have been used to help in New Orleans, New York and New Jersey, after Hurricanes Katrina and Sandy and throughout the world in places like Syria and Ecuador.”

Locally the Rotary Club of Westborough may be best known for its high school scholarships, and it also contributes to the town in many other ways throughout the year including supporting local organizations/teams, the BORO program, veterans and Rangers on Track. The club participates in the 4th of July block party, plays a key role in lighting the downtown and rotary for the December holidays and supports the Holiday Store hosted by Youth & Family Services.  This year the club will be bringing an Addiction Prevention Program to the community, recognizing addiction, like polio, is a disease, and can be decreased through prevention.

For more information about the Rotary Club of Westborough visit www.westboroughrotary.org.

Westborough – The Westborough Lions Club is hosting a Speech Contest for Westborough students in grades 9-12 Tuesday, Nov. 27, at 6:30 p.m. in the Event Room at Tatnuck Bookseller, 18 Lyman St., Westborough. This is a public speaking competition in which contestants will give a 5-8 minute speech on the topic: “Integrity: What Does it Look Like?”

   Three independent judges will evaluate each speech on delivery, effectiveness and text. The winner will move on to the Zone II contest in December and will compete against the winners from Berlin, Bolton, Clinton, Harvard and Northborough. Three additional levels of competition will then occur at the region, district, and finally the state contest in the spring, where the winner will win $1,500 and each runner up $500. There are monetary prizes at each level beginning at the local level.

Students interested in participating should visit the Youth Speech Contest page of the Lions Club website at westboroughlionsclub.org for more information. The deadline to sign up is Monday, Nov. 5.

By Adway S. Wadekar, Contributing Writer

Westborough – Since 1995, the Buddy Walk program has been at the forefront of advocacy for Down syndrome in the United States. The Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress (MDSC) hosts three established walks throughout the year, bringing over 4,500 people together to promote acceptance and inclusion of people with Down syndrome in the commonwealth. In honor of the upcoming Down Syndrome Awareness Month in October, the Congress hosted its sixth-annual Buddy Walk and Harvest Fair in Westborough Sept. 16. The celebration’s purpose was two-fold: to raise awareness about Down syndrome, as well as to raise funds to support the MDSC’s programs and advocacy.

The Buddy Walk was fall-themed, bringing approximately 700 people together, including individuals with Down syndrome, and their friends and families for a day filled with fun. The event included a 1-mile walk in a classic New England farm setting against the backdrop of Lake Chauncy. It also featured hay rides for the whole family, raffle with a chance to win great prizes, arts and crafts, field games, DJ Dan McLean, and appearances by the Westborough Fire and Police Departments. Different food vendors were present, and each walker received Uhlman’s Ice Cream.

All of the funds raised through the Buddy Walk program directly support MDSC’s important programs and services including Parents First Call, Advocates in Motion, Self-Advocate Advisory Council, Educators Forum, Annual Conference, Allen Crocker Self Advocate Internship and legislative advocacy efforts. These programs support MDSC’s main goal, which is to provide individuals with Down syndrome a community in which they are valued, included and offered opportunities to pursue their passions.

The MDSC is planning two other Buddy Walks; Buddy Walk by the sea in Village Green, Hyannis on Saturday, Sept. 29, and Buddy Walk and Family Festival by Lake Quannapowitt in Wakefield on Sunday, Oct. 7.

For more information visit mdsc.org.

Westborough – Donald H. Sanford, 80, of Westborough, passed away Sept. 26, 2018 at the Westborough Healthcare Center.

Born in Worcester, he was the son of the late Fred and Lillian (Cahill) Sanford. He was educated in Westborough and was a 1955 graduate of Westborough High School. Following high school he served with the U. S. Air Force.

Donald was employed as a machine operator for R & M Stamping in Westborough and also worked in various occupations over the years.

He enjoyed motorcycles, doing word puzzles and his bird, “Ellie.”

Don is survived by one son, Shawn Sanford of Worcester; one sister, Susan McAndless of Oxford; one brother, Kennith Sanford of New Port Richie, Fla.; and several cousins, nieces and nephews.

A graveside service will be held Saturday, Oct. 6, at 11 a.m., in Pine Grove Cemetery, South St., Westborough. There are no calling hours.

Westborough – Marjorie “Marge” Louise (Gould) McGee Doyle, 87, formerly of Westborough and Bristol, R.I., passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, Sept. 29, 2018 in Fair Haven, Vt.

Marjorie was born July 11, 1931 in Westborough. She was the daughter of Edwin Joseph Gould and Eva Mabel Tower of Westborough.  Marjorie graduated from Westborough High School, class of 1949, and Quinsigamond Community College of Shrewsbury.

In high school she was known for her impressive skills on the women’s basketball team. She enjoyed golfing, archery, skiing, sailing and spending time by the ocean. She received several trophies for archery. She was very proud that she was from Westborough and that she was once a Rainbow Girl.

She worked many years at Bay State Abrasives.

She loved to travel and took many wonderful trips to Europe.  She especially loved her trips to Greece, Italy, France, Ireland and England. She was extremely proud of her heritage and she traced her Tower and Gould ancestors in America back to the early 1600s. She was a descendant of John Howland, John and Joan Tilley and Elizabeth Tilley, all passengers on the Mayflower.

She was a proud member of the General Society of Mayflower Descendants, The Pilgrim John Howland Society, The Daughters of the American Revolution, Fayetteville-Owahgena chapter and the Woman’s Relief Corp. She was a longtime member of the Westborough Community Chorus, AA, and the Hundredth Town Belle Group. She was a member of St. Mary’s of the Bay in Warren, R.I.

Marjorie was known by her quick wit and sense of humor. She would always have a smart comment or joke for the occasion. She was very giving and donated to numerous charities. She was a volunteer at the Veterans Home in Bristol, R.I.

She loved family gatherings and spending time with her children and grandchildren.  She was a loving grandmother and she will be remembered for the love of her family and the joy she gave to her children and grandchildren. She will be greatly missed and lovingly remembered by both her family and friends.

Marjorie is survived by her two daughters, Jodi Ann McGee of Fair Haven, Vt. and Amy Beth McGee Andrzejek and her husband John of Peterboro, N.Y.; her sister, Sharon Gingras and her husband Bud of Millbury; her grandchildren, Jeramey M. Baker and Teresa Gilbert of Poultney, Vt., Amanda B. Baker Babcock and her wife Destiny Babcock Baker of Fair Haven, Vt., Johnathan A. Andrzejek of  Peterboro, N.Y., Christian I. Andrzejek of Peterboro, N.Y., Megan O. Andrzejek of Peterboro, N.Y.; her great-granddaughter, Khloe Ann Baker of Poultney, Vt.; her step-grandchildren, two step-sons, Robert E. Doyle Jr. of Perrysburg, Ohio and James P. Doyle of Plymouth, and step-daughter Elizabeth Fitzpatrick of Burlingame, Calif.; her first husband, Leon John “Jack” McGee of Wells, Maine; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her father, Edwin Joseph Gould; her mother, Eva Mabel Tower; her sisters, Barbara A. Gould and Lorraine V. Thomas; her husband, Robert E. Doyle; and her close and special friend, Joan O’Brien Wood.

Thank You to the staff from RAVNAH and the VNA & Hospice of Rutland, VT.  Special thanks to Tanya, Donna and Pastor Andrew, and the Trillium Singers.

Calling hours will be Wednesday Oct. 3, from 5-7 p.m., at the Pickering & Son Westborough Funeral Home, 62 West Main St., Westborough. There will be a Celebration of Life Mass Thursday, Oct. 4, at 10:30 a.m., at St. Luke the Evangelist Church, 70 West Main St., Westborough. Immediately following the service, she will be laid to rest in Pine Grove Cemetery on South Street, Westborough. A luncheon will be held at the Knights of Columbus, 17 Willow St., Westborough.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Cure Alzheimer’s Fund, 34 Washington St., Wellesley Hills, MA 02481 (Curealz.org).