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Obituaries

Kathaleen "Bette" (Burr) Oehley, 97

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Kathaleen "Bette" (Burr) Oehley, 97, died Tuesday, August 9, 2022, at Beaumont Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center in Westborough. She was the wife of the late Donald Oehley to whom she was married for 47 years. She was the daughter of the late Frank Burr and Kathleen (Frizzell) Burr.

Born at just 3 pounds, on the family farm in Southborough, Bette was not expected to survive. Bette grew up on Dairy farms and was the first female milk delivery person for Sunshine Dairy, via horse & wagon.

Jake A. Pizette, 28

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Jake A. Pizette, 28, of Hopkinton, passed away on Monday, July 25, 2022. Born in Framingham, he was the son of Lynne C. (Pizette) Boisvert and her husband, Normand “Joe” Boisvert of Hopkinton.

In his younger years, Jake enjoyed horseback riding every summer and taking art classes at Danforth Museum in Framingham. Jake was very creative. He continued his art in many forms and explored various mediums over the years, including canvas and t-shirts. His dream was to go to California and make a name for himself. He was a big dreamer, he loved music and movies.

Diane Hakansson, 71

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HOPKINTON - It is with great sorrow that the family announces the passing of Diane Hakansson, 71, of Hopkinton, at the Mary Morse Rest Home on June 23, 2022. By her side, until the time of her death, were her beloved children, Kristina and Jay Hakansson.

Many a heart is sore in mourning today. We are consoled however by the gift that was her life.

James Murin, 78

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James Murin, 78, died Wednesday, June 21, 2022 at UMass Memorial Medical Center in Worcester. He was the husband of Maria Margarida A. Lopes-Murin to whom he was married for 33 years and lovingly called Maggie. Born in Worcester, he was the son of the late Henry and Alfreda (Petka) Murin.

Kevin Michael Power, 54

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Kevin Michael Power, 54, of Hopkinton, passed away at Mass General Hospital in Boston after a courageous battle with cancer. Kevin was the husband of Kerry (Williams) Power, with whom he celebrated 30 years of marriage in October. He was the devoted father to Michael C. Power, Brittany J. Power, and Alexandria E. Power, all of Hopkinton.

Joseph M. Kelley passes

By Mike Torosian, Production Coordinator

Joseph M. Kelley, son of the late William and Gertrude Kelley, passed away at Taylor Community in Laconia NH on May 29, 2022.

He graduated from Northeastern University with a degree in electrical engineering after serving in the United States Air Force. He spent over 30 years of his career working for Raytheon, principally in Wayland and Sudbury, MA and was a noted specialist in EMI/TEMPEST.

He is survived by his wife Helen S. Kelley, and their two children John J. Kelley and Patricia A. Kelley.