Obituaries

Sandra Lea Dow, 76, passed away Tuesday, June 15, 2021 at Milford Regional Medical Center after a courageous battle with cancer. She was the wife of Charles Dow, to whom she was married for 52 years. Born in Amsterdam, NY she was the daughter of the late John and Sadie (Wojnar) Guzielek.

Sandra attended Syracuse University and received her Master’s Degree in Fine Arts Education from Assumption College . She met her husband in Boston, then settled down in Hopkinton where they raised two children.

Heavey, Marilyn M. “Mandy” (Moore) – Of Danvers, formerly of Natick, passed away on Thursday, June 10th after a long battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. Born in San Diego on June 11, 1938, Mandy lived in many places as her family moved with her Navy father from base to base, including Japan, Alaska, Texas, California and Florida. Mandy lived many years in Natick where she was an active member of the community including as a CCD teacher for multiple years.

John K, "Jack" Sweet, Jr., 85, passed peacefully on June 10, 2021 at his home in Hopkinton with his family by his side. Born in Worcester, he was the son of the late John K. (Sr.) and Cora (MacKay) Sweet. He was the husband of Catherine M. (Kenney) Sweet, to whom he was married for 55 years.

Mary Ellen (Hession) Bertschmann passed away peacefully at her home of 50 years in Sherborn, Massachusetts on Sunday, May 30, 2021. She has been surrounded by her loving husband, three sons, three daughters-in-law, and ten grandchildren. Mary was a loving, caring, and dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. She was known for her sense of humor, her love of life, and enjoying happy hour by a warm fire. Some of her favorite times were spent with family in their house on Cape Cod and on casino vacations in the Bahamas. Mary was also a passionate sports mom and an amazing artist.

Nathaniel L. "Nate" Labreche, 31, of Burlington, MA, passed away suddenly at his home on May 22, 2021. Nate was the beloved son of Lisa E. Poitrast and the late Laurence M. Labreche. He is survived by his sister, Emily E. Poitrast; his stepdad, Stephen C. Poitrast; and his longtime love, Michelle D. Pacifico. He was adored by all of his aunts, uncles and cousins. Nate grew up in Hopkinton, MA and graduated from Hopkinton High School in 2008 and from Framingham State College in 2013.

Timothy E. Lynch, 59, a longtime resident of Hopkinton, passed away Friday, May 21, 2021, after a long illness. Born in Framingham on September 23, 1961, he was the son of C. Patrick Lynch of Hopkinton and the late Rosemary (Briggs) Lynch.

Lois Jennett MacKay, (Jean) (nee Clifton of Portland, Oregon) 93 of Hopkinton, MA passed away on Thursday, May 6, 2021. She was the daughter of the late Sarah E. Clifton (nee DuPuis) and John D. Clifton of Vancouver, Washington.

A loving wife, mother and a devoted and adored “Gramma Jean” of Oakhurst Rd, Hopkinton, she was loved by all in her neighborhood, kids, and animals alike. She loved to visit everyone with her little white dog (among others), Micky.

Peter Raymond Landry, 33, of Holliston, passed away Friday, April 30, 2021. Born in Framingham, he was the cherished son of Diane Landry and Craig Landry of Bellingham, formerly of Holliston.

Professor Emeritus Stephen D. Casler, formerly of Hopkinton, MA, passed away April 22, 2021 at Hope Hospice, Bonita Springs, FL. He was born in Boston, MA, August 27,1951 to Barbara Casler Coyne and Howard F. Casler. He was predeceased by his father, Howard F.Casler of Boston; his sister, Pamela Casler Curley of Holliston and his stepfather, Paul H. Coyne of Bonita Springs.

Thomas Joseph Sullivan, 84, of Hopkinton previously a long-time resident of Framingham, passed away on Thursday, April 1, 2021. Born August 16, 1936 in Boston and raised in Cambridge he was the son of the late Lillian (Caswell) and Edward Sullivan. He is predeceased by his siblings, Edward, Gloria, Jack, James, Patricia, and Lillian.