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Obituaries

Michael A. Fredette, 54

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Michael A. Fredette, 54, died unexpectedly December 30, 2019 at his home. He was the husband of Angela (Breau) Fredette, to whom he was married for 15 years. Born in Framingham, he was the son of the late Henry and Eileen (McDonough) Fredette.

He was a 1983 Hopkinton High School graduate and was employed by the Hopkinton Water Department for 33 years. Mike was a big guy with a large heart who brought smiles to everyone's face when he walked in a room. He would drop whatever he was doing to help someone in need. He loved his family and was just an all-around great guy.

George Arthur Crisci, 75

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George Arthur Crisci, 75 of Hopkinton passed away Wednesday January 1 st after a period of declining
health.

George was the son of late Victor E. and Agnes (Frole) Crisci. He was born in the Bronx, NY, raised in
Leominster MA and as a young adult returned to the Bronx where he launched his career in the garment
industry that led him to travels around the world including several years in Durbin, South Africa before
creating his home on Lake Maspenock in Hopkinton MA with his soulmate Julie.

Doris S. Cyr, 94

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Doris S. Cyr, 94, of Hopkinton, passed away Wednesday, January 1, 2020 at Bethany HealthCare in Framingham. Born in Lynn, she was the daughter of the late Maude (Jennison) and James Stewart. She was the wife of the late Howard Cyr who passed in 1984.

Willie J. Smith, 78

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Willie J. Smith, 78, of Milford and formerly of Bedford, MA, passed away Monday, December 30, 2019 at Genesis Milford Center. Born in Mobile, Alabama, he was the son of the late Delma (Butler) and Booker Smith. He was the husband of the late Claudia (Emerson) Smith who passed away July 2003.

Pamela A. Peters, 68

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Pamela A. Peters, 68, of Hopkinton, passed away Monday, December 30, 2019. Born in Amesbury, she was the daughter of the late Irene (Gray) and William Lucier. She was the wife of George G. Peters of Hopkinton.

Pamela grew up in Amesbury and enjoyed time spent playing tennis with her husband and son.

Besides her husband, she is survived by her son, Gregory Scott Peters of Auburndale and hr granddaughter Madlyn Smith.

Kevin R. Comeau, 55

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Kevin R. Comeau, 55, died Saturday December 21, 2019 at The Reservoir Center for Health & Rehabilitation after a long illness. He was the husband of Catherine (Slater) Comeau, to whom he was married for 31 years. Born in Framingham, he was the son of Roy Comeau of Hopkinton and the late Joan (Dumas) Comeau.

Kevin grew up in Hopkinton and graduated from Keefe Regional Technical School in 1983. He was employed by Brigham-Gill Automotive for many years.

Ronald Benjamin Cobb, 71

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Ronald Benjamin Cobb, 71, of Milford, passed away Saturday, November 30, 2019 at Milford Regional Medical Center. Born at Fort Benning, Georgia, he was the son of the late Nettie “Marie” Guerin (nee Kearce) and Johnnie Benjamin Cobb. He is survived by his wife, Julia (Beverage) Cobb of Milford.

Charles Francis Lowell, 76

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Charles Francis Lowell, 76, of Hopkinton, passed away Tuesday, December 10, 2019. Born in Framingham, he was the son of the late Evelyn (Hamm) and Charles Theodore Lowell. He was married to the love of his life, Donna Irene (Wright) Lowell for 53 years, this month.