As the eldest of 6 children, 11 grandchildren, and 4 great grandchildren, it’s my privilege to summarize the long and inspiring life of my mother, Elise Clark, who passed on Sunday, March 27th after a brief illness. She was surrounded by family and embraced in Love. She was born Carol Elise Laubscher in San Francisco, California in 1938, where her grandparents had established a chain of delicatessens on Market Street.
Robert L. “Bob” Geneseo died Thursday, March 31, 2022 following a period of declining health from ALS. He was the husband of the late Karen J. Geneseo, who passed away in 2002. Born in Framingham and raised in Ashland, he was the son of the late Eleanor (Roverano) Geneseo and Peter Geneseo.
He was an electrician by trade and a lifelong member of IBEW Worcester Local #96. He taught electrical for 30 years at Joseph P. Keefe Vocational High School in Framingham.
Susan Anderson, 96, formerly of Waitsfield, VT and Hopkinton, MA, died Tuesday, March 29th at St. Patrick's Manor in Framingham, MA. The wife of the late Louis Anderson (2017), Susan was born in Worcester, MA, the daughter of Rocco and Maria (Carlamagno) Orrico who emigrated to Worcester from Laurenzana, Italy.
She is survived by her sons, John of New York City and David of Washington, DC; her grandchildren, Nathan and Victoria; and many nieces and nephews.
Gary Alan Gassett, 71, of Hopkinton, passed away at Milford Regional Medical Center on Friday, March 25, 2022. Born in Natick, he was the son of the late Helen (Parker) and John Gassett. He was the husband of the late Cindy Ann (Wood) Gassett.
A lifelong Hopkinton resident, Gary was the manager of Marathon Construction. He enjoyed woodworking and playing horseshoes. Most importantly, Gary loved helping others and enjoying making everybody laugh.
Robert James Hamilton, 77, of Moultonborough, New Hampshire, passed away on March 19 after a period of declining health. He was the beloved husband of Sheila Hamilton, and was raised in Hopkinton by the late William and Evelyn Hamilton.
Agustina Gonzalez, 79, died Thursday, March 24, 2022 at Metrowest Medical Center, Framingham after a brief illness. She was the wife of Luis Gonzalez who died on March 11, 2022. They were married for 61 years.
She worked for many years as a lunch lady in Hopkinton Schools.
She is survived by her son Lou Gonzalez of Hopkinton and her daughters Martita Gonzalez of Hopkinton and Evelyn Gonzalez of Milford. She also leaves her grandchildren Joseph Gonzalez of Milford and Gina and Kayla Gonzalez of South Grafton.
Marcel L. Remillard, 72, a longtime resident of Westborough, formerly of Millville, passed away peacefully at home, with loved ones by his side, on March 16.
He leaves his wife of 35 years, Karen (Pachico), son James and fiancée Diane Wright, son Thomas, son Andrew and wife Melissa, and daughter Jessica Werme and husband Joshua. He also leaves behind uncle Omer Ethier and wife Donna, brother Richard Remillard and wife Nicole, and sister Evelyn McNamara and husband Michael. He was blessed with 10 grandchildren and three great grandchildren along with many nieces and nephews.
Mark Albert Lumbra, 73, of Southbridge and formerly of Hopkinton, passed away after a brief illness at UMass Medical Center in Worcester. Born in St. Albans City, Vermont, he was the son of the late Doris (Wright) and Leonard Lumbra.
Peter John Burdzel, 76, of Hopkinton, passed away on Monday, March 7, 2022 at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston. Born in Augusta, Maine, he was the son of the late Statia (Sliva) and John A. Burdzel. He was the husband of 50 years to Sharon (Shuster) Burdzel of Hopkinton.
Peter was an avid hunter and fisherman. He loved old cars and attending car shows, 60’s music, reading and solving puzzles, spending time with good friends. But most of all he loved his family, especially his beautiful grandchildren.
Gerald "Gerry" Brodeur, age 82, a 29 year resident of Nevada, passed away at home on Sunday, March 13th after a lengthy battle with cancer. Gerry was born in Hopkinton, MA, of the late George and Ruth Brodeur. He is survived by his brothers George, Joe and Sister Susan Dubois.
