All Obituaries

Edna G. (Lewis) Polanik, 95, of Dracut, died Monday, Nov. 20, 2023, at her home in Dracut, MA. She was the daughter of the late Mervyn and Alice (Cyr) Lewis and wife of the late Gregory Polanik to whom she was married for almost 57 years. She is predeceased by her brothers, Olsen, Maurice, Ray and Ian and her sister Jacqueline. Born in the small coastal town of Escuminac, NB, Canada, Edna was the oldest of six children born to Alice and Mervyn. Edna moved to Massachusetts in 1950 and went...

Marguerite “Peggy” Bartolini 97, the oldest resident in Southborough, passed away on Sunday, November 12, 2023, after a short period of declining health, at  Marlborough Hospital.  She was the beloved wife of the late John Bartolini, Sr. for over 71 years. Born in Boston, she was the daughter of Bernard and Mildred (Connor) Foley. Peggy grew up in Lexington before moving to Marlborough where she graduated from Marlborough High School. After her marriage to John, they...

Elsie-Joan (Norcross) Lilley, 87, of Southboro, passed away on October 29, 2023. Born at home on December 12, 1935, in Holliston, Mass she was the daughter of the late Howard and Gladys (Ellis) Norcross.  Elsie was a graduate of Peters High School in Southboro where she was co-captain of the girls basketball team along with her best friend Patty (Moore) Harris. Elsie and Patty remained lifelong friends even after Patty married and moved to North Carolina, where she still lives today....

Peter S. Kentel, Jr, 83, of Southborough, died Friday, October 20, 2023, at his home in Southborough. He was the son of the late Peter and Christine E. (Depiro) Kentel and the husband of June A. (Paskavitz) Kentel, to whom he was married for 64 years. He was predeceased by his son Paul, who died in 2017. Besides his wife, Peter is survived by his children, Susan Simmons and her husband Robert of Wolfeboro, NH, Richard and his wife, Teresa of Hudson, Linda Flagg of Southborough, Sheryl...

Maria peacefully moved beyond this earthly life on October 20, 2023. Born on August 11, 1952, to the late Casimir “Tony” and Lucy (Lampazzi) Hutsick, Maria is survived by her wife Christine Basile of Southborough, MA, her siblings John Hutsick, Diane Aragon, Toni Watson, Joseph Hutsick and the late Paul Hutsick, and many beloved nieces and nephews. Maria grew up in Sayre, PA. She earned a Bachelor of Science at Ithaca College and a Masters in Athletic Training at Indiana...

Thomas J. (TJ) Thomas, 41, passed away Wednesday, October 18, 2023, at home in Dorchester, MA. He was the son of Lynda J. Thomas of Falmouth, MA and Thomas G. Thomas of Port Orange, FL. TJ was born in Natick, MA and grew up in Southborough, MA. He was educated in Southborough schools and graduated from The Hyde School in Woodstock, CT and Worcester State University in Worcester, MA. He was employed for several years at Phillips Medical, Framingham, MA; Explorica, Boston, MA; and K&A...

November 23, 1934 - September 4, 2023 With heavy hearts, we mourn the passing of our beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, Donald Francis Dillman. Don left this world peacefully on September 4, 2023, surrounded by family who lovingly held his hand as he transitioned to his eternal rest. Born on November 23, 1934, in Worcester, MA, Don was the cherished son of Elizabeth and Joseph Dillman. In 1954, he married the love of his life Marilyn Good. They celebrated 66 happy years...

Yolanda “Lana” (Bertonazzi) Connors, 98, of Southborough, MA, passed away on August 29, 2023. She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Leo J. Connors and ten siblings. Lana was a lifelong resident of Southborough, having grown up on the Bertonazzi Farm and was also a lifelong parishioner of St. Anne Church in Southborough. She was a dedicated, avid fan of the Boston Red Sox. She often attended games and watched every televised game. Lana is survived by her children, Philip...

Dorothy Annette Orentlich, 91, of Framingham, MA was born on July 21st, 1932 and passed peacefully on August 28th, 2023. Dorothy was a very beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Sister, Aunt and Cousin.  Dorothy was affectionately called Dot, Dottie, Aunt Dor, Grandma Dot, Grandma, and Grams. Born in Brooklyn, NY, she was the daughter of Charles and Bessie Malament. Dorothy was one of four children. Her older twin sister Alice (by 5 minutes) passed on April 24, 2020. Dorothy is...

Paul D. Kirk, 60, of Southborough died suddenly Monday, August 7, 2023, at his summer home in West Harwich. He was the son of the late Paul T. and Jean (Fay) Kirk and was the husband of Marla (Hurwitz) Kirk, to whom he’d been married to the past 30 years. Paul loved his family immensely. Such a proud father he would brag to anyone about Brian, Samantha, and Jeannie’s accomplishments. His wife Marla was his best friend. Anyone who knew Paul knew how generous he was with his...