Edward J. Mills, 72, died Thursday, November 23, 2023 peacefully in his sleep surrounded by his loving family after 14 years battling cancer and a brief period of declining health. Husband to Cindy (Bulger) Mills.
Gerard J. “Jerry” Rivell, 85, a Hopkinton resident since 1978, passed away suddenly at UMass Medical Center in Worcester, on Monday, November 13, 2023. He was the husband of Lorraine M. (Domanski) Rivell to whom he was married for 63 years. Jerry was born in Newark, NJ, the son of the late Gerard and Martha (Harabin) Rivell.
Jerry was a graduate of St. Benedict Prep in Newark, NJ, and West Point, prior to serving in the U. S. Army from 1960-1963. He then went on to earn an MBA from Western New England College, and a PHD in Education from Boston University.
Daniel Harlow Pittman, 90, of Hopkinton, passed away Sunday, November 5, 2023. Born in Cookstown, New Jersey, he was the son of the late Amos and Susie (Green) Pittman. He was married for 30 years to the late Evelyn (Brewster) Pittman who passed in 2016.
Michael Ferriero, 47, of Hopkinton and Holliston, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, November 10, 2023. Born in Boston, he was the son of John R. Ferriero of Holliston and the late Mary Lou Ferriero who passed away on October 5th, 2023.
André J. Navez, age 89, Hopkinton, Mass. died on November 7, 2023, at his home. He is survived by his beloved wife, Christine R. Whittaker, who was a British civil servant and became a lawyer and Episcopal priest after emigrating to the United States. His first wife, Judith L. Grapperhaus, died in 1992 after 29 years of marriage. There are no children from either marriage.
Mary H. Brown, 85, of Hopkinton, passed away on Monday, November 6, 2023. Born in Owensboro, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Lillie (Wood) Henry. She was the wife of 61 years to the late George A. Brown.
A beloved mother, grandmother, and dear friend, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Mary had a passion for life that was evident in her ever-present smile and the sparkle in her eyes. Her love for her family was the cornerstone of her existence.
John R. McBride, 86, died November 1, 2023 surrounded by family. He was the husband of Carol A. (McManus) McBride, whom he was married to for 62 years. Born in Milford, MA he was the son of George J. and Dorothy (McKinnon) McBride formerly of Hopkinton, MA.
A long-time Hopkinton resident, he graduated from Hopkinton High School in 1957 where he excelled in football, baseball and basketball and was enshrined in the Hopkinton High School Athletic Hall of Fame.
Benjamin P. Tomlin, 79, of Hopkinton, passed away at his home after a long illness on Wednesday, October 18, 2023. He was the son of the late Eva (Paul) and George A. Tomlin. He was the beloved husband of 50 years to the late Frances Ann (McGrath) Tomlin.
Jack Dean, 53 and a 26-year-resident of Hopkinton, passed away peacefully at his home on October 17, 2023, after a short illness. He was listening to his favorite music and surrounded by his loving family. Born in Malden, MA, Jack was raised in Reading, MA, by Ed and Bunny. He and his older brother Tom had an almost idyllic childhood, filled with love and laughter, family adventures, plenty of shenanigans, and what Jack described as the best after-school snacks in town.
Phyllis Smith, 96, a lifelong resident of Hopkinton passed away peacefully on October 3rd, 2023 with family by her side. Born in Framingham on 1/10/1927, she was one of 15 children of the late Ruth (Lougee) and Louis Chouinard of Hopkinton. She was predeceased by her husband, Tom Ed Smith (July 1982), and her son James R. Smith (May 2023).
