DOUGLAS/ Roslindale – Philip James Saviano, 69, died peacefully on November 28, 2021 at his brother’s home in Douglas.  Born in Douglas on June 23, 1952, he was the son of Pasquale and Mary (Bombara) Saviano.  He most recently resided in Roslindale for many years.  He leaves three brothers; James and his wife Cynthia of Douglas, John of Douglas and Victor of Dorchester, and four nieces and nephews.         He was educated in...

Whitinsville- Thomas R. O’Brien, 90, died peacefully at home on Sat. Nov. 27, 2021. Tom was born Feb. 20, 1931 to Genevieve (McCann) and James O’Brien, of Worcester.  He graduated from St. John’s High School and Worcester State University, where he also received a graduate degree. He was an Army veteran. Tom taught in the Worcester Public Schools for 36 years, retiring from the position of Mathematics Department Head at North High School.  He enjoyed...

Uxbridge- Arnold J. Patella, 97, of E.Hartford Ave. passed away peacefully on Wed. Nov 24, 2021 at home.      He is survived by his wife of 69 years Lea M. (Gervais) Patella; Barry Patella in Illinois, John of Whitinsville, Bonnie Kocur of Uxbridge, Cheryl Patella of Uxbridge, Anthony Patella in New York, and Brian Patella of Blackstone and their spouses; 11 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and many nephews and nieces. Born in Webster, MA on Nov. 5,...

Taylors, SC– James W. Rocheleau, Sr, 84, passed away on Friday, November 19, 2021 after a brief illness due to dementia and heart disease.         He is predeceased by his loving wife Judith A. (Brooks) Rocheleau, his parents George and Isabelle Rocheleau, his sisters, Fay and Joy Rocheleau and his son-in-law Kenneth Garron. He is survived by his son, James W. Rocheleau Jr. and his wife Angela of Oxford, MA; his daughter, Susan M. Garron of...

Uxbridge- Jeanette S. “Jay” (Frabotta) Stanovich, 91, of W. Hartford Ave., passed away on Wed. Nov. 17, 2021. She was predeceased by the love of her life, her husband of 43 years, John L. Stanovich in 1995.           She is survived by 2 sons, John L. Stanovich Jr. of Chicago, IL,  and Jeffrey Stanovich and his wife Maisy of Capitan, NM and Dartmouth, MA and their daughter Maegan; her daughter, Janice E. Rogers and...

Webster- Roger H. Johnson, 82, of Mike’s Way, and formerly of Douglas, passed away on Wed. Nov 17, 2021 after an illness.       He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Louise (Gemme) Johnson; 2 sons, Ivan and his wife Alexandria Johnson of Wallingford, CT and Sven and his wife Tina Johnson of Webster; 2 granddaughters ,Natalie Giegle, and Alexia Kramer ; 6 great-grandchildren; a brother, Michael Johnson of Douglas; and several nieces and nephews. He was...

Uxbridge- Ann M. (Thompson) Dias, 74, of Uxbridge passed away peacefully at home on Tues. Nov. 16, 2021. She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Joseph M. Dias; 2 sons, Joseph Dias of Plymouth, and Allen Dias of Uxbridge; a granddaughter, Caitlyn Dias and her daughter Lilyetta Dias of Hudson; her granddaughters Chelsie Dias and Camryn Dias; her brother, Walter Thompson of Plant City, FL; and several nieces and nephews. She was the sister of the late William Thompson  Born in...

Douglas- Marguerite A. (Londergan) Saviano, 96, formerly of Caswell Ct. passed away on Sun. Nov. 14, 2021 after a short period of declining health. Her husband of 31 years, Pasquale J. “Pat” Saviano died Nov. 2, 2012.       She is survived by 4 stepsons, James Saviano and his wife Cynthia of Douglas, John Saviano of Douglas, Philip Saviano of Boston, and Victor Saviano also of Boston; 2 nieces, Katherine and her husband Sonny Johnson, and Rosemary Keyes; 2...

Uxbridge- Eleanor M. “Meme” (Seagrave) Lyness, 89, passed away on Fri. Nov. 12, 2021 at Lydia Taft Nursing Home after a period of declining health. She was predeceased by her husband of 20 years, Donald Lyness in 1979.        She is survived by 4 children, Mark F. Lyness of Dryden, Virginia, Jeffrey D. Lyness and his wife Dianna of Northbridge, Greg M. Lyness and his wife Katrice of Uxbridge, and Lisa A. Mann and her husband Daren of Grafton; 8...

Uxbridge- Mary D. (O’Brien) Gardner, 69, of Calumet Ct. passed away on Thurs. Nov. 11, 2021 after a period of declining health.           She is survived by her 3 daughters, Jill M. Lenahan and her husband Shawn of Fredricksburg, VA, Kerri E. And her husband Robert Lavoie of Northbridge, and Leigh A. Gardner of Harrisville, RI; 4 grandchildren, James Lenahan, Adam Lenahan , Ethan Lavoie, and Grace Lavoie; a step-brother, Arthur O. DuBois Jr. and his wife Susan...