Vera E. (Melchior) Geissinger, 93, of Ashland died suddenly Monday, October 11th at the Casa de Ramana Rehabilitation Center. Born in Germany, Vera was a long-time resident of Hopkinton, and has been a resident of Ashland for the past 16 years. She was the only child of Walter and Charlotte Melchior.
Maria Torres-Purvis of Hopkinton passed away suddenly on September 28, 2021. She was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico on February 19, 1992 to Maria (Quiles) Cruz & Edwin Torres. She graduated from Marlborough High School, alongside her husband and daughter in May 2010. She briefly pursued a career as a nurse’s assistant but later found her love in management at the Muffin House in Hopkinton MA. Many would start their morning with a cup of coffee, a muffin, and her smile as she greeted them every day.
Barbara Nickerson, 98, of Holliston, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 7, 2021 at the Blaire House in Milford. Born in Newton, she was the daughter of the late Cecilia (LaCroix) and Willard Bagster. She was the wife of 45 years to the late Lindsay Joseph Harper. She then remarried Richard G. Nickerson, who passed away in 2007.
Lawrence "Larry" W. Pomeroy, 80, died Monday, October 4, 2021 at St. Patrick's Manor, Framingham. He was the husband of Margaret (Smith) Pomeroy, to whom he was married for 57 years. Born in Boston, he was the son of the late Marshall and Mary (O'Hara) Pomeroy.
Jeanne Marie Miley, 65, of Holliston, passed away at her home on Thursday, September 30, 2021. Born in Boston, she was the daughter of Margaret (Cahill) Miley of Holliston and the late Daniel A. Miley.
Charles F. DeWaele, 92, died February 8, 2020.. He was the husband of Carol A (Buthray) DeWaele, to whom he was married for 66 years. Born in Worcester, he was the son of the late Charles and Elizabeth (Callanan) DeWaele.
He was a graduate of North High School, Worcester and Gettysburg College. He was a U.S. Marine Corp. veteran and worked for over 40 years for Travelers Insurance.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by his sons Matt of Hopkinton and Mark and wife Heidi (Canaan) of CT.
Madeline J. Norton, 88 of Hopkinton passed away Tue Sept. 14th at her home surrounded by family. Born in Natick, she was the daughter of the late John and June (Sobieski) Garvey and wife of the late Henry “Bud” Norton who died in 1985. Madeline worked as a bookkeeper for many years for St. John the Evangelist Church in Hopkinton and later St. Bridget Church in Maynard. She will be remembered for her love of family, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Harold D. Schmidt, 84, of Hopkinton, passed away Wednesday, September 8, 2021. Born in Paterson, New Jersey, he was the son of the late Marion (Koss) Schmidt and Herbert D. Schmidt. He was the husband of 52 years to the late Carolyn (Prosser) Schmidt.
Janet Ellen Titus, 65, of Woonsocket, Rhode Island passed away at Landmark Medical Center in Woonsocket on Monday, September, 6, 2021. Born in Milford, she was the daughter of the late Ruth (Ingalls) and Clyde Rice. She was the beloved wife of 44 years to Gregory Titus.
Lois Roberta (Melvin) Frost, 81, of East Sandwich, MA passed away on August 21, 2021 at Cape Cod Hospital in Hyannis, MA with her loving children by her side. She was married to the late Stanley Frederick Frost. She was born to the late Curtis & Grace Melvin (McDormande) in Hopkinton, MA on July 18, 1940.
