Rosemary C. Gelman, 77, of Hopkinton MA, passed away of an abrupt illness on Saturday, April 13, 2024. Born in Boston, she was the daughter of the late Bernard and Mary (Reilly) Carroll. She was the wife of 41 years to Dr. Martin Gelman of Hopkinton.
Charles Francis Middleton, 90, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 11, 2024 surrounded by his loving family. Charlie was born in Reading on September 2, 1933 (son of the late Charles F. Middleton, Sr and Alberta (Schmitt) Middleton). He leaves his devoted and loving wife of almost 65 years, Shirley Glynn Middleton. Together they raised three children in Sudbury, MA: Wayne Middleton (and Meg Randazza) who predeceased him, Craig (and Susan) Middleton of Westwood, Jane (and Joe) Wojcik of Hopkinton.
With sadness, love, and respect we announce the passing of Ellen Jean (O’Connell) Wright on April 11, 2024, after a long and spirited struggle with multi-system complications. The youngest of seven children, Ellen was born on July 18, 1944, to William and Elizabeth O’Connell of Jamaica Plain, MA, and had fond memories of her childhood. With a twinkle in her eye, she called herself “a thorn in the sides” of her older siblings as they grew up in their four-room city apartment.
Robert William Morris, 86, of Hopkinton, passed away at his home, surrounded by his family after a lengthy health battle, on Monday, April 8, 2024. Born in Washington, DC, he was the son of the late Viola (Pielstick) and Chester Morris. He was the beloved husband of Mary (Painter) Morris to whom he just celebrated 63 years of marriage on March 11th.
Virginia "Dinny" Potenza, 77, of Hopkinton, passed on peacefully surrounded by her family on March 29, 2024. Born and raised in Torrington, Connecticut, she was the daughter of the late Virginia (Karpetska) and Mitchell Alibozak. She was the beloved wife of Armand Potenza for over 53 years.
Patricia Marie (Danahy) Ozols, 80, a lifelong resident of Hopkinton, died Thursday, March 28, 2024 at Mary Ann Morse Healthcare Center in Natick. She passed away peacefully with family at her side.
Pat was born in 1943 to Helen (Smith) Danahy and Raymond Danahy. She grew up on Grove Street and was a 1961 graduate of Hopkinton High School. In 1965 she married classmate Uldis “Odie” Ozols, to whom she remained married for more than 58 years.
Marion Clover, 95, died Saturday, March 23, 2024 at Cedarwood Gardens in Franklin. She was the wife of the late George Clover, who died in 2005. Born in Norfolk and raised in Wrentham, she was the daughter of the late Simon and Doris (Ormes) Bennett.
Marion taught kindergarten and preschool in her home in Hopkinton for 39 years. Many people in town fondly remember attending "Mrs. Clovers" when they were young. When she wasn't teaching, she enjoyed sewing, arts and crafts.
Marilyn S. Moore, 96, of Milford, passed away on Tuesday, March 19, 2024. Born in Lynn, Massachusetts, she was the daughter of the late Jesse (Slade) and Harold Soper, from Bonavista, Newfoundland.
Marilyn worked as a nurse’s aide for many years and enjoyed taking care of her patients. After retiring from healthcare, she worked at a local vegetable stand, becoming a friend and confidant to their regular customers. Throughout her life, she would love to bake, especially her famous marble squares for others to enjoy.
Anne Marie “Isabelle” Pettepit, 88, of Hopkinton, passed away on Tuesday, March 19, 2024. Born in Notre Dame, Quebec, Canada, she was the daughter of the late Celina (Poirer) and Joseph Delaney. She was the wife of 43 years to the late Francis D. Pettepit.
Christa Jaeger-White, 71, of Hopkinton, lovingly known as “Nana” to her grandchildren, was born in Seattle, WA to John Jaeger and Evelyn Jaeger Whitney. She was a kind, generous woman who provided unlimited support and love to everyone she knew. Her genuine enthusiasm for everything was inspiring and touched everyone around her.
