Gary Alan Gassett, 71, of Hopkinton, passed away at Milford Regional Medical Center on Friday, March 25, 2022. Born in Natick, he was the son of the late Helen (Parker) and John Gassett. He was the husband of the late Cindy Ann (Wood) Gassett.
A lifelong Hopkinton resident, Gary was the manager of Marathon Construction. He enjoyed woodworking and playing horseshoes. Most importantly, Gary loved helping others and enjoying making everybody laugh.
Robert James Hamilton, 77, of Moultonborough, New Hampshire, passed away on March 19 after a period of declining health. He was the beloved husband of Sheila Hamilton, and was raised in Hopkinton by the late William and Evelyn Hamilton.
Agustina Gonzalez, 79, died Thursday, March 24, 2022 at Metrowest Medical Center, Framingham after a brief illness. She was the wife of Luis Gonzalez who died on March 11, 2022. They were married for 61 years.
She worked for many years as a lunch lady in Hopkinton Schools.
She is survived by her son Lou Gonzalez of Hopkinton and her daughters Martita Gonzalez of Hopkinton and Evelyn Gonzalez of Milford. She also leaves her grandchildren Joseph Gonzalez of Milford and Gina and Kayla Gonzalez of South Grafton.
Marcel L. Remillard, 72, a longtime resident of Westborough, formerly of Millville, passed away peacefully at home, with loved ones by his side, on March 16.
He leaves his wife of 35 years, Karen (Pachico), son James and fiancée Diane Wright, son Thomas, son Andrew and wife Melissa, and daughter Jessica Werme and husband Joshua. He also leaves behind uncle Omer Ethier and wife Donna, brother Richard Remillard and wife Nicole, and sister Evelyn McNamara and husband Michael. He was blessed with 10 grandchildren and three great grandchildren along with many nieces and nephews.
Mark Albert Lumbra, 73, of Southbridge and formerly of Hopkinton, passed away after a brief illness at UMass Medical Center in Worcester. Born in St. Albans City, Vermont, he was the son of the late Doris (Wright) and Leonard Lumbra.
Peter John Burdzel, 76, of Hopkinton, passed away on Monday, March 7, 2022 at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston. Born in Augusta, Maine, he was the son of the late Statia (Sliva) and John A. Burdzel. He was the husband of 50 years to Sharon (Shuster) Burdzel of Hopkinton.
Peter was an avid hunter and fisherman. He loved old cars and attending car shows, 60’s music, reading and solving puzzles, spending time with good friends. But most of all he loved his family, especially his beautiful grandchildren.
Gerald "Gerry" Brodeur, age 82, a 29 year resident of Nevada, passed away at home on Sunday, March 13th after a lengthy battle with cancer. Gerry was born in Hopkinton, MA, of the late George and Ruth Brodeur. He is survived by his brothers George, Joe and Sister Susan Dubois.
M. Geraldine Silvestro, 80, a former Hopkinton resident, died March 9, 2022 at her home. She was the wife of the late Sebastian R. Silvestro, who died in February 2016, and the mother tothe late Camilla Ann Silvestro who died in 1970. Born in Wellesley, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Anna (Cameron) Rooney.
Luis Gonzalez, 81, died Friday, March 11, 2022 at his home after a brief illness. He was the husband of Agustina (Mendez) Gonzalez, to whom he was married for 61 years. Born in Puerto Rico, he came to the United States when he was 19 years old. He worked in the maintenance departments of Holliston and Hopkinton Schools for 31 years.
James E. “Jim” Nugent, 67, of Sutton passed away on Mon. Feb. 14, 2022 after a battle with Dementia & Parkinson's Disease.
