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María Tulia Brígida Trinidad de Jesús Downing, 87, PhD, beloved wife (58 yrs) of James R. Downing Jr. of Medway, formerly of Lincoln, Nebraska, died February 16, 2012.

Born in Costa Rica to Dagoberto & Gloria Quirós, later naturalized a US citizen, she earned a Doctorate in Geography with honors from Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México. While employed by the “Instituto Geográfico de Costa Rica,” her “Geografía de Costa Rica” was the first published by a native Costa Rican geographer. Prof Emeritus of Geography and Spanish, Nebraska Wesleyan University (U), she also taught at U of Nebraska-Lincoln, Southeast Community College, Meadow Lane Elementary, Sergeant Bluffs High School (IA), St. Joseph’s School (Salix, IA), instructed Peace Corps volunteers, gave private Spanish lessons, served as Foreign Student Advisor, Fulbright Scholar Advisor, President of Nebraska Chapter American (Am) Assn of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese. Member Am Assn of U Women, Society of Women Geographers, Assn of Am Geographers, Am Assn of U Professors, Pi Gamma Mu, Sigma Delta Epsilon, Alpha Mu Gamma. Fluent in Spanish, English, French, and Italian, she learned more languages traveling the globe including with the Friendship Force and was part of Lincoln’s Mayor’s Committee for International Visitors. She was Moderator, Nebraska Educational TV’s “Conversations in Spanish,” Red Cross Language Bank Coordinator, Toastmaster, interpreter, translator, lecturer, poet and artist.

A Roman Catholic daily communicant, her faith was central: as a young adult, she was President of Costa Rica’s Young Catholic Worker (JOC)/Catholic Action Organization; later, a Sioux City Diocese Census Taker, member of Legion of Mary, Bible Study and Charismatic groups, Pink Sisters Auxiliary, Ladies of the Eucharist perpetual adorers, Magnificat, RCIA instructor (St John’s, Lincoln), Chair, International Affairs Commission Lincoln Diocesan Council of Catholic Women.

Pre-deceased by her parents and siblings Berta Quirós de Díaz, Beto, Enrique, Manuel, Odilia & Toño Quirós, she leaves her husband Jim; Liz (Gary) Estler of Medway; Rose (Terry) Russell, Jennifer Russell, all of Fort Collins, Colorado; Marti Downing, Gloria and María Rosa Quirós, Maruja Gil, Cecy (Foster) Easley, all of California; the Quirós Amador, Díaz Quirós, Easley Quirós, Gil Quirós, Quirós Carvajal, Quirós Quirós, Quirós Rodriguez, Quirós Solís families, cousins, extended family, colleagues and friends in the US, Costa Rica, Mexico, Spain, Canada, Germany and around the world.

A life well lived! We will miss you!

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her funeral on Monday, February 20 from the Ginley-Crowley Funeral Home, 3 Barber St. in Medway (www.ginleyfuneralhomes.com) at 10:15 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Joseph Church, 151 Village St. in Medway at 11 a.m.

The Rite of Committal will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery.

The Vigil will be held on Sunday from 2 – 4 p.m. at the funeral home.

If desired: in lieu of flowers, the family requests Mass be celebrated for the repose of her soul; memorials to St Joseph Parish, PO Box 557, Medway MA 02053, St John the Apostle Parish, 7601 Vine Street, Lincoln NE 68505 or Holy Spirit Adoration Sisters, 1040 S. Cotner Blvd, Lincoln NE 68510.

Please visit http://tinyurl.com/TuliaDowning to see pictures and sign the guest register. Thank you.

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Catherine Olson (Cusson), 71, of Medway, Massachusetts, died peacefully at home on February 24, after a lengthy battle with cancer. Born December 24th, 1940, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Catherine (Lyons) Cusson. A devoted wife, mother and lifelong resident of Medway, Cathy is survived by her husband of 47 years Carl M. Olson III of Medway, four sons; Carl J. Olson and his wife Elise of Camden, SC, Brian P. Olson and his wife Debbie (Sutton) Olson of Bellingham, MA, Dale J. Olson and his wife Lis (Matons) Olson of Hillsboro, NJ, Dana P. Olson of Medway, MA, and four grandchildren; Abagail R. Olson, Mitchell J. Olson, Brady D. Olson and Olivia H. Olson, and Gabriella V. Larsen. She is also survived by three brothers; Walter “Al” Cusson of Port Charlotte, FL, James Cusson of Camden, SC, Wilmer “Bill” Cusson of Richmond, VA, three sisters; Barbara Armstrong of Medway, MA, Carol Cusson of Franklin, MA, and Margaret (Peggy) D’Angelo of Franklin, MA. Cathy was also the sister of the late Estelle Pighetti, Virginia “Ginna” Gianetti, and Joan Cusson.
Prior to retiring, Cathy worked as a waitress at a number of local area restaurants (Marcy’s, Breakfast Club, Joann’s). A star on the basketball court at Medway High School in the 1950’s, she thoroughly enjoyed watching her boys grow up and play sports for Medway High. After retiring, Cathy enjoyed playing bingo with her sisters, playing the nickel slots at the casinos and traveling with her husband to Virginia, Tennessee, Branson Missouri and Myrtle Beach South Carolina.
Calling hours will be Sunday from 4pm to 8pm at Crowley/Ginley Funeral Home in Medway (www.ginleyfuneralhomes.com) 3 Barber St. Medway.
A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at St. Joseph’s Church in Medway on Tuesday at 10:00; internment will follow at Prospect Hill Cemetery in Millis.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent to the Cancer Care Center. Oliva Fund, Milford Regional Medical Center, 20 Prospect Street, 2nd Floor, Milford, MA 01757.

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Harold (Hal) R. Blenkhorn, 65, of Medway, died March 5th 2012 after a long courageous battle with cancer. He was the beloved husband of Elizabeth J. Blenkhorn for 41 years. Born in Hudson on October 24th, 1946 he was the son of the late Myrtle (Rogers) Blenkhorn of Berlin and the late Harold Blenkhorn of Medway. He moved to Medway in 1961 where he lived for the past 51 years. Hal was a 1964 graduate of Medway High School, served in the National Guard and was employed by the General Motors Corporation for 30 years until his retirement in 1995.
He is survived by his three sons, William and his wife Amy of Medway, Martin and his wife Tammy of Foxboro, and Hal and his wife Kimberlie of Medway and by his nine grand children, Matthew and Traci Gavaza, and Brenna and Joseph Blenkhorn of Foxboro, Jeffrey, Lindsey, and Zachary Blenkhorn of Medway, and Joel and Hannah Blenkhorn of Medway, and many nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his siblings, Beverly Boudreau of Stow, Walter Blenkhorn of Chester, New Hampshire, Helen Roach of Berlin, and Debra Blenkhorn of Framingham.
He had two passions in life; His family and classic cars. When he wasn’t “spoiling” his grandkids he could be found working on his cars or attending car shows and cruise nights with his wife and friends.
He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him, a man of honor, well respected, admirable, faithful and always willing to give of himself to others in need. Relatives and friends are invited to attend his memorial service at 11:00 AM, Saturday, March 10th, at the Medway Village Church, 170 Village St., Medway, MA. Burial will be private.
In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be sent to the American Cancer Society.

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Diane E. (Elder) Piacentini, 74, of Medway, died peacefully at her home on Thursday, March 15, 2012. She was the beloved wife of Robert D. Piacentini since 1958.

Born in Framingham on February 2, 1938, she was the daughter of the late George G. and Thelma O. (Pope) Elder.

Mrs. Piacentini was a lifelong resident of Medway and graduated from Medway High School in 1956.

A homemaker most of her life, Mrs. Piacentini worked for the N.E. Telephone Co. from 1956-1958 and worked part-time for Medway Gardens. She also worked part-time for the Town of Medway as a special police officer and crossing guard and for the Medway Public Schools as a cafeteria worker.

Mrs. Piacentini was a member and past-president of the Medway Women’s Club and was a former member of the Medway Council On Aging.

She loved to cook and enjoyed cake decorating and sewing. She also loved flowers.

Besides her husband, she is survived by three daughters, Tambrie Wilson and her husband Timothy of Fitchburg, Bonnie Biocchi and her husband John of Groton and Holly O’Connor and her husband Stephen of Hebron, CT, her son Glenn Piacentini and his wife Stacy of Mount Vernon, IN, twelve grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

She is also survived by her siblings, Judith Scott of Marblehead, Geneva Smith of Wilmington, DE, Robert Elder of Andover, David Elder of Dublin, NH, Jonathan Elder of Keene, NH, Jean Chamberlin of Woodsville, NH, Andrew Elder of Dublin, NH and Stephen Elder of Bedford and many nieces and nephews.

She was the sister of the late Hugh, Donald and Dustin Elder.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her funeral service on Monday, March 19 at 11 a.m. in the Medway Community Church, 193 Main St. in West Medway.

Burial will follow at Evergreen Cemetery in West Medway.

Calling hours will be held on Sunday from 3 – 7 p.m. in the Ginley Crowley Funeral Home, 3 Barber St. in Medway.

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Edith E. (Pratt) Johnnene, 90, of Medway, died, Tuesday, March 20, 2012 at Milford Care & Rehabilitation. She was the wife of Walter A. Johnnene who died in 1998.

Born in Franklin on July 30, 1921, she was the daughter of the late Sydney and Edith E. (Whitehouse) Pratt.

Mrs. Johnnene was a resident of Medway for the past 60 years. She grew up in the Caryville section of Bellingham and graduated from Milford High School.

Mrs. Johnnene was a WWII Navy veteran serving in the WAVES from 1943-1945 and was a lifetime member and past-commander of the American Legion Post #367 in Medway.

She worked at the former Packard Mills in Caryville from 1951-1963.

Mrs. Johnnenne was an avid reader and enjoyed traveling with her husband.

She was the sister of the late Walter Pratt and is survived by her sister-in-law Helen Pratt of Medway.

She is also survived by her nieces, Carol, Shirley and Karen Pratt, all of Medway and her nephew, Walter Pratt and his wife Patricia and their children, Amy, Alison and Alex, all of Millville.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her funeral service on Friday, March 23 at 11 a.m. in the Ginley Crowley Funeral Home, 3 Barber St. in Medway. Burial will follow in Evergreen Cemetery in West Medway.

Calling hours will be held on Friday from 10 – 11 a.m.

Expressions of sympathy may be made in her memory to the Disabled American Veterans Dept. of Mass., Room 546, State House, Boston, MA 02133-1042.

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Francis “Frank” T. Maloof 64 of Medway died March 24 in the Kindred Hospital in Natick. He was the husband of Anne Marie (Salvucci) Maloof.
Born in Boston, September 7, 1947, the son of the late Charles and Annette (Knisbell) Maloof, Mr. Maloof was raised in Boston and had lived in Millis for 11 years prior to moving to Medway 23 years ago.
He was a graduate of Boston Trade School.
Mr. Maloof had been the Treasurer of UAW Local 1596 for the past 25 years.
Frank enjoyed vegetable gardening, fishing and camping, fixing his house and being with his family and friends.
In addition to his wife he is survived by his son Christopher T. Maloof of Cambridge.
He is also survived by his sisters Charlotte McNeil of Quincy and Jeannette Benner of Whitman.
He was the brother of the late Nancy Bedney.
He is also survived by his Aunt Jeannette Lewis of Dorchester.
His funeral will be held on Wednesday March 28 from the Ginley Crowley Funeral Home (www.ginleyfuneralhomes.com) 3 Barber St. Medway at 9:15 followed by a funeral mass in St. Joseph Church at 10:00
Burial will in St. Joseph Cemetery.
Calling hours will be on Tuesday from 4-7.
In lieu of flowers expressions of sympathy may be made in his memory to Lifeworks, 789 Clapboardtree St. Westwood, MA 02090.

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Martha A. “Marty” (Cowles) Wingate, 73, of Blackstone passed away on Sunday, April 1, 2012 at UMASS Memorial Medical Center in Worcester surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Tuscaloosa, Alabama on November 25, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Mattie J. Cowles. She was the loving mother of Jerie A. Tervo of Blackstone and Julie A. Wingate of Bellingham. She leaves her cherished grandchildren, Wayne R. Tervo of Blackstone, Monique A. McCabe and her husband, Sean of Upton and her great-granddaughter, Kaydence A. McCabe. She was the sister of David E. Cowles II of Chester, former wife of Richard Wingate of Plymouth and a dear friend to many.

A resident of Blackstone for 25 years, she formerly resided in Medway. Marty was the secretary for the Medway Police Department for 27 years, which was something she took great pride in. She enjoyed her summers gardening and barbeques with her family. She enjoyed bird watching, her kitty Nike, and spending time with her daughters, grandchildren and great-granddaughter. Devoted to her family, she will be greatly missed.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her funeral service on Thursday, April 5 at 10 a.m. in the Ginley–Crowley Funeral Home, 3 Barber St. in Medway. Burial will follow at St. Paul’s Cemetery in Blackstone.

Visiting hours will be held on Wednesday from 5 – 8 p.m.

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Edith E. (Kulish) Smiarowski, 91, of Framingham, died Tuesday, April 3, 2012 at the Kathleen Daniel Nursing Home in Framingham where she resided for the past 2 ½ years. She was the wife of Charles F. Smiarowski who died in 1985.

Born in South Boston on November 29, 1920, she was a daughter of the late Walter and Sophie (Sobolewski) Kulish.

A longtime resident of Medway, Mrs. Smiarowski graduated from Medway High School in 1939 and moved to Framingham in 1978. She was a homemaker for many years and had previously worked at Dennison Manufacturing in Framingham from 1948 -1959 and at Telecron in Ashland during WWII.

Mrs. Smiarowski loved drawing and writing poetry and had a poetry column in the Kathleen Daniel’s Newsletter. In her younger days, she enjoyed the outdoors, gardening, boating and fishing and was an avid dancer.

Mrs. Smiarowski cherished the company of relatives and friends.

She is survived by her daughter June M. Smiarowski of Framingham and two cousins, Helen Pratt and Sophie Sharkovitz, both of Medway and their families.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her funeral on Tuesday, April 10 from the Ginley-Crowley Funeral Home, 3 Barber St. in Medway at 9:15 a.m. followed by a funeral Mass at St. Joseph Church, 151 Village St. in Medway at 10 a.m.

Burial will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery in Medway.

Calling hours will be held on Monday from 4 – 7 p.m.

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Marguerite E. (Feran) McCoole, 89 of Westborough formerly of Medway died April 6 in Beaumont Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center in Westborough. She was the wife of John P. McCoole, Sr. for the past 59 years.
Born in Boston, July 7, 1923, the daughter of the late William C. and Mary E. (Mulvaney) Feran, Mrs. McCoole was raised in Roxbury and had lived in Medway for over 50 years prior to moving to Westborough last year.
A homemaker for most of her life she had also worked part time at St. Joseph’s Rectory.
She was a member of the Catholic Daughters Court of St. Joseph and a communicant of St. Joseph Church.
Marguerite enjoyed cake decorating, sewing and singing.
In addition to her husband she is survived by her children John P. McCoole, Jr. and his wife Viviane of Attleboro and Maryanne Mihaiu and her husband John of Westborough.
She is also survived by her grandchildren, Timothy and Christopher McCoole and Gregory, Matthew and Michelle Mihaiu.
Her funeral will be held on Wednesday April 11 from the Ginley Crowley Funeral Home (www.ginleyfuneralhomes.com) 3 Barber St. Medway at 9:15 followed by a funeral mass in St. Joseph church at 10:00
Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery.
Calling hours will be on Tuesday from 4-8.
In lieu of flowers expressions of sympathy may be made in her memory to the Alzheimer’s Foundation of Massachusetts 311 Arsenal St. Watertown, MA 02472.

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Maureen J. McDonough, 72, of Millis, passed away on Sunday morning, April 15, 2012.

Born in Framingham on November 9, 1939, she was the daughter of the late Robert W. and Irene C. (Kelley) McDonough.

Miss McDonough was a resident of Millis and graduated from Millis High School in 1957.

She worked as a stewardess for United Airlines for many years.

She is survived by her three brothers, John McDonough of Bonita Springs, FL, Robert McDonough of West Orange, NJ and Thomas McDonough of Millis and was predeceased by her brother Joseph McDonough.

She is also survived by two nieces, three nephews and one grand-niece.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend calling hours on Saturday, April 21 from 10:30 a.m. to noon followed by a funeral service at noon in the Ginley–Crowley Funeral Home, 3 Barber St. in Medway

Burial will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery in Medway.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to the Millis Fund, 142 Exchange St., Millis, MA 02054.

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Nancy Elizabeth (Keim) Doherty, 84, passed away on Friday April 13th at the Timothy Daniels House in Holliston after a short period of declining health.

Born in Dorchester on September 24, 1927, the daughter of the late Henrietta (Gore) and William Keim, she was raised in Dorchester and later lived in Framingham, Plymouth and Medway. After graduating high school she went on to become part of the graduating class at Lasell College in 1947. She was married to Philip Doherty on May 27, 1947 who passed away in 1985. She was the sister of the late Carl and Donald Keim, and aunt to the late Billy Keim.

Nancy worked for many years at Lumber Mutual Insurance and also as a waitress at the famed Giovanni’s Restaurant in Framingham.

Nancy, known to most as Mimi, was the constant entertainer and the center of all her circle of friends. She had a dear lifelong collection of friends also known as “the Party Pals”, who would often go to her house for card games or her annual Kentucky Derby betting day!

Mimi was always a dedicated Boston Sports Fan, and her greatest joy besides her family and friends was being able to watch the Red Sox win the World Series. She also looked forward to her yearly swim in the Atlantic at her friend’s beach in Brewster.

Nancy is survived by her three children. Susan Garry and her husband Michael of Medway, Phil Doherty and his wife Susan of Ketchikan Alaska, and Robert Doherty and his wife Alison of Largo, Fl. She was also aunt to Donald Keim of Kentucky.

She was also the proud grandmother to seven grandchildren. Sean and his wife Stacy Garry, Steven and Tim Garry, Colleen Mahan and her husband Andrew, Erin Doherty and Kim Doherty and was sadly predeceased by her grandson Patrick Doherty.

The light of her life in recent years has been her four great grandchildren, Grace and Liam Garry and Ellie and Lexie Mahan who will all miss her smile, eagerness to do a craft project, share a precious frog momento and her constant supply of jelly beans.

Per Nancy’s wishes, she asked for a celebration of life to be hosted by her granddaughter at a later time when her family can all be together.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to the Timothy Daniels House, 84 Elm St., Holliston, MA 01746 who took such amazing care of Nancy at the end of her life.

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Antonio Gonsalves, 88, of Medway, died Wednesday, April 18, 2012 at the Mary Ann Morse Nursing & Rehab Center in Natick. He was the beloved husband of Dorothy (Pantano) Gonsalves who died in 2008.

Born in Milford on December 9, 1923, he was the son of the late John and Virginia (Augusta) Gonsalves.

He served his country as a Merchant Marine during WWII.

During his retirement, Mr. Gonsalves spent many weekends at the flea market with his wife.

He is survived by a son John Gonsalves, having a last known address of Seabrook, NH.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his funeral Mass at St. Brendan’s Church, 382 Hartford Ave. (Rte. 126), Bellingham on Monday, April 23 at 10 a.m.

Burial will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery in Medway.

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Alan Gould 57 of Medway died May 7 following a long illness. He was the beloved husband of Carol (Dubinsky) Gould and the loving father of Kenneth and his wife Lindsey of Hyannis, Melissa, Emily and AJ Gould of Medway.
Born in Brookline on October 14, 1954, he was the son of the late Charles B. and Constance M. Gould.
Alan grew up in Brookline and relocated to Wayland before settling in Medway for the past 23 years.
Alan, or “big Al, everybody’s pal” was a gregarious and fun-loving guy who loved to sing and play the flute to entertain his family and friends. He was an avid sports fan who had an uncanny knack of predicting the next big play. He also loved to golf but most of all he enjoyed spending time hitting baseballs with his sons, singing with his daughters, and spending time with his wife, family and friends.
Alan was a telecommunications installer and a member of Local 103 before his retirement in 2006.
Besides his wife and children his is survived by his beloved grandchildren Kace and Brennan, brother Bradley and wife Nancy of Littleton, brother Robert and wife Suzi of Walpole, sister Marjorie Mello and husband Robert of West Roxbury , and brother Edward and wife Laurie of Framingham. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at the Ginley Crowley Funeral Home (www.ginleyfuneralhomes.com) 3 Barber St. Medway on Tuesday May 15 at 1:00p.m.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Alan Gould Scholarship Fund c/o Charles River Bank, 70 Main Street, Medway, MA 02053

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Edward C. Reardon of Medway passed away peacefully with his family at his side on Friday, May 18, at age 87. He was the son of the late John H. and Caroline (Wilson) Reardon of Medway. He is survived by his beloved wife of more than 62 years, Ann (Doherty). He was the devoted father of Kathleen Hickey and Mary Jane Burke of Medway and Ted Reardon of Uxbridge, and their spouses Paul Hickey, Roland Burke, and Milanka Reardon.

He was the loving Poppa of ten grandchildren: Kristin (Hickey) Babinski of Hopedale; Elizabeth (Hickey) Economo of Fitchburg; Gregory Hickey of Boston; Kevin and Kate Hickey of Medway; Shannon and Sallyann Burke of Medway; and Kristina, Julie, and Andy Reardon of Uxbridge. He was the adoring Poppa of four great-grandchildren: Allison, Emily, and Samantha Babinski of Hopedale and Jake Edward Economo of Fitchburg. He is survived by his brothers: Robert Reardon of Marietta, GA; William Reardon of Medway and retired Judge Joseph Reardon of Centerville. He was pre-deceased by his brother John Reardon, Jr.

Ed was a 1943 graduate of Medway High School, and after serving honorably for four years in the U.S. Navy during World War II, he attended the Boston Business Institute. He owned Reardon Insurance Agency in Medway for 45 years, and he developed many homes in Charles River Park. He was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church his entire life and served in the St. Joseph’s Men’s Club.

An avid historian, he was a proud member of the Sons of the American Revolution and traced his family history back to the 1600s. He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus, the Medway American Legion, the VFW, and Disabled Veterans.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his funeral on Wednesday, May 23 from the Ginley-Crowley Funeral Home, 3 Barber St. in Medway at 9:15 a.m. followed by a funeral Mass at St. Joseph’s Church, 151 Village St. in Medway at 10 a.m. Burial will follow at St. Joseph’s Cemetery.

Calling hours will be held on Tuesday from 4 – 8 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made in his memory to the Edward C. Reardon Memorial Scholarship c/o Jennifer Lisk, Medway High School, 88 Summer St., Medway, MA 02053.

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Emaar J. Saifullah, 15, of Medway died May 20, 2012.Beloved son of Mohammed and Rozia (Sultana) Saifullah. Devoted brother of Taha and Fahad Saifullah. Also survived by many relatives and friends. Visitation will be held on Wednesday .May 23 in the Ginley Crowley Funeral Home, 3 Barber St.Medway from 3:30to 5p.m. with burial immediately following in Garden of Gethsemane Cemtery,670 Baker St. West Roxbury.

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Eleanor Ann (Flanagan) Garron, 87, of Franklin, died Sunday, June 10, 2012 with her daughter and nephew, Paul Flanagan by her side, at the Medway Country Manor Nursing Home. She was the beloved wife of Lawrence E. Garron who died in 1998.

Born in Wellesley on January 3, 1925, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Jane (O’Neil) Flanagan.

Mrs. Garron was a resident of Franklin for the past 57 years. She grew up in Wellesley and graduated from Wellesley High School.

Before her retirement, Mrs. Garron worked at area Stop & Shop’s for many years.

She was a member of the Gold Star Mothers and loved playing bingo.

She is survived by her daughter Mary Jane Wright of Franklin and was the mother of the late Lawrence E. Garron Jr.

She is also survived by four grandchildren, Scott Wright and his wife Jamie of California, Faith Allen and her husband Michael of Milford, Kimberly Schliefke and her husband James of Franklin and David Wright and his wife Kayla of Franklin and four great grandchildren Isla, Ainsley, Edward and Noah.

She was predeceased by four brothers and two sisters and is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her funeral from the Ginley Crowley Funeral Home, 3 Barber St. in Medway on Thursday, June 14 at 9:15 a.m. followed by a funeral Mass at St. Brendan’s Church, 382 Hartford Ave. in Bellingham at 10 a.m.

Calling hours will be held on Wednesday from 4 – 8 p.m.

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Barbara M. (Fricker) Niedbala, 83, of Medway died June 10 in Kindred of Westborough. She was the wife of the late Edward F. Niedbala who died in 1990.
Born in Milford, February 22, 1929, the daughter of the late William and Lena Fricker, Mrs. Niedbala was raised in Franklin and had lived in Medway for over 50 years.
Mrs. Niedbala had secretary to the Principal at Medway High School for over 25 years before her retirement.
She is survived by her son Edward Niedbala and his wife JoAnn of Bellingham.
She is also survived by her grandchildren, Julia and Steven.
Her funeral will be held on Friday June 15 from the Ginley Crowley Funeral Home (www.ginleyfuneralhomes.com) 3 Barber St. Medway at 9:15 followed by a funeral mass in St. Joseph Church at 10:00
Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery.
Calling hours will be on Thursday from 6-8.

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Bernard J. Ashley, 74, of Medway, died Sunday, June 17, 2012 at his home in Medway.

Survivors include his son Bernard Ashley of Bellingham, three daughters, Susan Ashley of Mashpee, Dianne Ashley of Georgia and Dawn Ashley-Smith and her husband Windell of Georgia and eight grandchildren, Rebecca, Amanda, Molly, Annie, Ashley, Nicholas, Jack and John.

He is also survived by his sister Anne Auclair and her husband Richard of Latham, NY, his former spouse Sandra Brown of South Carolina and many nieces and nephews.

Born in Boston on April 24, 1938, he was the son of the late Bernard and Elizabeth (Dougan) Ashley.

Mr. Ashley was a resident of Medway for many years and had resided in Falmouth during the 90’s.

He graduated from Boston College High School in 1957 and earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science and later a Master’s Degree in Education from Stonehill College. He had also attended Boston College Law School.

Before his retirement, Mr. Ashley was a teacher in the Holliston Public Schools for many years.

Mr. Ashley was an avid reader and was a patron of the arts. He loved his trips to Scotland and Italy and actually lived in Italy for a few years.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his funeral Mass at St. Joseph’s Church, 151 Village St. in Medway on Monday, June 25 at 10 a.m. Burial will take place privately at St. Anne’s Cemetery in Cranston, RI.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in his memory to the American Lung Association, 460 Totten Pond Rd. Suite 400, Waltham, MA 02451.

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Claire Camille (Lepri) Pardy, 66, of Medway, died peacefully on Tuesday, June 19, 2012 at her home surrounded by her family. She was the beloved wife of Robert E. Pardy since 1967.

Born in Boston on July 16, 1945, she was the daughter of the late Alvaro and Carmella (Belomo) Lepri.

Mrs. Pardy was a resident of Medway since 1969. She graduated from Roslindale High School and attended secretarial school in Boston.

Mrs. Pardy was a homemaker for most of her life and cherished the time spent with her grandchildren.

Besides her husband, she is survived by her children, Michelle Wyatt of Hopedale, Marc Pardy and his wife Jennifer of Raynham and Lori Branco of Dudley.

She is also survived by her brother Ronald Lepri of Norwood and six grandchildren, Catharine, Molly, Olivia, Antonia, Jacob and Sophia.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her funeral Mass at St. Joseph’s Church, 151 Village St. in Medway on Thursday, June 28 at 10 a.m. Burial will follow at St. Joseph’s Cemetery.

Calling hours will be held on Wednesday, June 27 from 5 – 8 p.m. in the Ginley Crowley Funeral Home, 3 Barber St. in Medway.

In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made in Claire’s memory to the Milford Regional Healthcare Foundation “Cancer Care” 14 Prospect St.., Milford, MA 01757.

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Nancy E. (Carter) Patterson, 87, of Medway, died, Sunday, July 1, 2012 at Kindred Transitional Care & Rehabilitation in Franklin. She was the beloved wife of Francis J. Patterson who died in 2005.

Born in Buffalo, New York on May 11, 1925, she was a daughter of the late William and Ellen (Troman) Carter.

Mrs. Patterson was raised in Buffalo and resided there until moving to Medway many years ago.

A homemaker most of her life, Mrs. Patterson enjoyed gardening, sewing and trips to Cape Cod with her family. She also loved playing cards and bowling.

Mrs. Patterson was the loving mother of Kevin W. Patterson of Medway and Diane L. Clancy and her husband Edward of Medway.

She was the sister of the late Jack and Bill Carter.

Graveside services will take place privately at Evergreen Cemetery in West Medway.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to American Caner Society, 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701.

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