09/09 Metrowest Daily

Metrowest Daily
WOBURN - Wayne Willard Abells, 77, formerly of Newton, Auburndale and South Dartmouth, died Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2007, of complications from Lewy Body Dementia.

He was the husband of the late Eadie Abells.

Born in Newton, he was a son of the late Dorothy and Harry Abells, formerly of Newton. He spent most of his life in Newton starting school at the Cabot Street Elementary School and graduating from Newton High in 1948. He went on to Newton Preparatory School a year later.

After serving four years in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War, he returned to Newton where he lived until 2005, with his wife. Many will remember him as ``Wayne,'' the manager of Colestones' Cafeteria on Hawley Street in Boston, where he worked from the mid-'50s to mid-'70. Colestones was a small cafeteria that was located between Filenes and the Arch Street Church. It was owned by his father, and was known for its ``fast food'' of the era.

He trained hundreds of teenagers at Colestones including three daughters and a son-in-law. Although he was probably dyslexic, he had a keen ability to describe and demonstrate all tasks employees needed to learn at Colestones. From the simplest task, like pouring coffee from the 20-gallon coffee urns to the more complex like counting back change. He will be remembered by his employees and countless regular customers for his quiet and warm smile.

He had a passion for automobiles, and was a self-taught mechanic. He continued to repair cars throughout his life and took pleasure in helping his friends and relatives repair their cars as well. He especially enjoyed sharing his new auto body skills with his son-in-law, as they worked together on many auto repair projects.

Throughout his life, summers were spent at the family cottage on Little Horseneck Beach, with his brother and sister. Due to hurricane damage, his family had to rebuild four cottages including the current one which he finished building with his nephew.

He was lovingly cared for at Hearthstone in Woburn where he had lived the past two years.

He leaves leaves three daughters, Nancy McNulty and her husband, Paul, of Danvers, Deborah Jasset and her husband, Jay, of Newton and Donna Paolini of Marlborough; a brother, Delmont Abells, and a sister, Susan O'Donnell both of North Attleboro; 10 grandchildren; two nephews; two nieces, and their families.

A memorial service will be held Wednesday, Sept. 12, at 11 a.m., at Newton Cemetery Chapel, 791 Walnut St., Newton.

Instead of flowers, memorials may be made to Hearthstone Alzheimer's Family Foundation, 23 Warren Ave., Woburn, MA 01801.

Arrangements by Eaton & Mackay Funeral Home Newton Corner.


 William G. Binder
 SOUTHBOROUGH - William G. Binder, 86, a longtime resident of Southborough, died Saturday, Sept. 8, 2007, at his home after a period of declining health.

He was the husband of Gladys (Tufts) Binder, who died in 2006.

Arrangements are incomplete at this time and are under the direction of the Morris Funeral Home, 40 Main St., Southborough.


 F. Virginia `Ginny' Morris Casler
 COCHITUATE - F. Virginia ``Ginny'' (McMillen) Morris Casler, 89, died Thursday, Sept. 6, 2007.

She was the wife of William J. Morris, who died in 1978, and Jack R. Casler, who died in 2006.

Born in Somerville, she was the daughter of the late John E. and Florence B. (Moore) McMillen.

She leaves her sons, William J. Morris III of Lincoln and Richard R. ``Dick'' Morris and his wife, Evelyn, of Osterville, formerly of Cochituate; her grandchildren, Janet Holland and Linda Averill, both of Framingham, Lori Fischelis of Concord, Lisa Sarmento of Pennsylvania, Kimberly Wiles of Wayland and Darcy Drowne of Rhode Island; 12 great-grandchildren; and one great-great granddaughter.

She was the mother of June Marie (Morris) Anger who died on 1993.

Ginny spent most of her life in Cochituate before moving to Melbourne, Fla., in 1990, and spent the past five years in Nedrow, N.Y., a suburb of Syracuse.

She was a graduate of Wayland High School and for many years attended the Community United Methodist Church with her family. Ginny and her husband were avid supporters of the Wayland Youth Hockey and the Natick Comets, and was one of the last Comet's hockey moms.

When her boys were younger she was an active den mother for the Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts in Cochituate and spent countless hours watching them play football and hockey. For many years she was a member of the Wayside Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution and sang with the Goldentones of Wayland.

Visiting hours are Thursday, Sept. 13, from 4 to 7 p.m., at the Bryant Memorial Chapel of the John C. Bryant Funeral Home, 56 Pemberton Road (off Rte. 30), Cochituate.

A graveside service will be held Friday, Sept. 14, at a time to be announced, in the Morris family lot in Lakeview Cemetery, Rte. 30, Cochituate.

Instead of flowers, her family suggest gifts in Ginny's memory sent to the Alzheimer's Association, 311 Arsenal St., Watertown, MA 02472, would be appreciated.


 Margaret P. Concannon
 HOPEDALE - Margaret P. (Baker) Concannon, 98, of Hopedale, formerly of Southborough and Marlborough, died Friday, Sept. 7, 2007, at Milford Regional Medical Center in Milford, after a brief illness.

She was the wife of Walter E. Concannon, who died in 1987.

Born in Brattleboro, Vt., she was the daughter of the late Michael and Bridget (Griffin) Baker, and had lived in Hopedale for the past 12 years, previously living in Southborough and Marlborough for many years.

She was a graduate of Brattleboro (Vt.) High School, and was also a 1932 graduate of the University of Vermont.

She leaves her daughter, Sandra J. Keeshan of Burlington, Vt.; a son, Peter R. Concannon of Hopedale; three grandchildren, Kimberly B. Moran of Burlington, Vt., Robert O. Keeshan of West Hartford, Conn., and Christopher E. Keeshan of Fayetteville, N.C.; and five great-grandchildren.

A funeral Mass will be celebrated Tuesday, Sept. 11, at 11 a.m., at St. Anne Church, 20 Boston Post Road, Southborough.

Burial will be private in Milton Cemetery in Milton.

There are no calling hours.

The John P. Rowe Funeral Home Inc., 57 Main St., Marlborough, is directing arrangements.

Instead of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Anne Church in Southborough.


 Nair M. DaSilva
 MARLBOROUGH - Nair M. (DaSilva) DaSilva, 82, of Marlborough, formerly of Minas Gerais, Brazil, died Friday, Sept. 7, 2007, at UMass Memorial Hospital in Worcester after a six-month battle with cancer.

She was the wife of the late Fortonato G. DaSilva.

Born in Caratinga, Minas Gerais, Brazil, she had lived in Massachusetts for 11 years.

She was a member of the First Baptist Brazilian Church in Marlborough, which she faithfully and lovingly attended. She also enjoyed traveling, dancing and loved talking to people.

She leaves a son, Jose F. DaSilva, of Governador Valadares, Brazil; four daughters, Maria S. Calek and Maria D. DaSilva, both of Milford, Dalva D. Souza of Framingham, and Maria F. DaSilva of Espirito Santo, Brazil; a sister, Jovenila G. Conceicao of Minas Gerais, Brazil; three grandsons; six granddaughters; six great-grandsons and six great-granddaughters.

A graveside service will take place Tuesday, Sept. 11, at 11 a.m., in Evergreen Cemetery, Wilson Street, Marlborough.

Calling hours are today,{sunday} from noon to 3 p.m., at the Fitzgerald & Collins Funeral Home (www.SFCFH.com), 378 Lincoln St., Marlborough.



 Catherine S. Dow
 WORCESTER - Catherine S. Dow, 51, of Milford, died unexpectedly Sunday, Sept. 2, 2007, at the University of Massachusetts Memorial Healthcare in Worcester.

She was the former wife of Jeffrey W. Lockhart of West Roxbury.

Born in Framingham, she was a daughter of the late Ernest F. and Mildred (Murphy) Dow and had lived in Milford for the last 26 years.

She attended the Mansfield Beauty Academy and enjoyed cooking and camping.

Besides her former husband, she leaves two daughters, Adrienne Dow and Alechia Dow, both of Milford; two brothers, Robert Dow of Laveen, Ariz., and Ernest Dow of Bradenton, Fla.; two sisters, Ellen Antonia of Bradenton, Fla., and Maryanne Dow of Hopedale; and several nieces and nephews.

She was the sister of the late Margaret Rick.

Arrangements are by the South Coast Funeral Home (www.southcoastcremation.com), 1555 Pleasant St., Fall River.

 Ruth V. Huntley
 ELLENTON, Fla. - Ruth V. (Ruigrok) Huntley, 86, of Ellenton, Fla., formerly of Holliston, died Thursday, Sept. 6, 2007, at the TideWell Hospice and Palliative Care Home in Ellenton.

She was the wife of the late Norman F. Huntley.

Born in Wheaton, Ill., she was a daughter of the late George and Valerie Ruigrok.

She was a co-proprietor of Nordick Paper Box Company of Holliston, before retiring with her late husband to Florida in 1976. She was a volunteer bookkeeper at Stillpoint House of Prayer in Bradenton, Fla.

She leaves two sons, Michael and his wife, Nancy, of Milford, and Russell and his wife, Lorenda, of Pine Valley, Calif.; one brother, Walter Ruigrok and his wife, Betty, of Daytona Beach, Fla.; and two grandchildren, James Huntley and Kaitlin Huntley.

A funeral service will be held Tuesday, Sept. 11, at 9:30 a.m., at the St. Frances X. Cabrini Church, 12001 69th St. E., Parrish, Fla.

Calling hours are Monday, Sept. 10, from 4 to 6 p.m., at the Mansion Memorial Park & Funeral Home, 1400 36th Ave E., Ellenton.

Instead of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to the TideWell Hospice and Palliative Care Fund Development, 5955 Rand Boulevard, Sarasota, FL 34238.


 Phyllis M. Hurd
 FRANKLIN - Phyllis M. (Mott) Hurd, 82, of Franklin, died Saturday, Sept. 8, 2007, at Milford Regional Medical Center.

Arrangements are incomplete and under the care of the Ginley Funeral Home of Franklin (www.ginleyfuneralhomes.com), 131 Main St., Franklin.


 Mark L. Johnson
 UPTON - Mark L. Johnson, 53, of Upton, died Friday, Sept. 7, 2007, at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, after a brief illness.

He was the husband of Tina L. (Jones) Johnson for 33 years.

Born in Brockton, he was a son of Herbert A. and Jean A. (Wilkie) Johnson of Plymouth, and a 1973 graduate of Taconic High School in Pittsfield.

He was a systems engineer for Sun Microsystems. A U.S. Coast Guard veteran of the Vietnam War, he had lived in Plymouth for many years and then in Atlanta, Ga., before coming to Upton about 10 years ago.

Besides his wife and parents, he leaves four daughters, Kerri Johnson of Waterford, N.Y., and Holly, Katie, and Jillian Johnson, all of Upton; two brothers, Herbert ``Skip'' Johnson of Naples, Fla., and Paul Johnson of Plymouth; and a sister, Betty Munschy of Londonderry, N.H.

A funeral service will take place Wednesday, Sept. 12, at 10 a.m., at the Williams-Pedersen Funeral Home (uptonfunerals.com), 45 Main St., Upton, with the Rev. John Betit of Saint John's Episcopal Church in Sutton officiating.

Cremation will follow.

Calling hours are Tuesday, Sept. 11, from 2 to 4 p.m., and 7 to 9 p.m., at the funeral home.

Instead of flowers, the family suggests that memorial donations be made to the Boy Scouts of America.


 Marie D. Sealey
 MARLBOROUGH - Marie D. (Cook) Sealey, 86, died Thursday, Sept. 6, 2007, at Marlborough Hospital, after a long period of failing health.

She was the wife of Ernest W. Sealey, who died in 1995.

Born in Hingham, she was the daughter of the late Lawrence and Mary (Flanagan) Cook, and had lived in Marlborough for 57 years.

She was a member of the Immaculate Conception Parish.

She leaves one sister, Ann Keating of Worcester; and several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.

The funeral will take place Tuesday, Sept. 11, at 9 a.m., at the Immaculate Conception Church, 11 Prospect St., followed by burial in the V.A. National Cemetery in Bourne.

Visiting hours are today,{sunday} from 3 to 6 p.m., at the William R. Short and Son Funeral Home, 95 West Main St., Marlborough.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Marlborough Hospital Auxiliary, c/o Marlborough Hospital, 157 Union St., Marlborough, MA 01752.


 Josephine M. Scerra
 MARLBOROUGH - Josephine M. (Grasso) Scerra, 92, died Friday, Sept. 7, 2007, at Marlborough Hospital, after a long period of failing health.

She was the wife of Ferdinand A. Scerra Sr., who died in 1983.

Born in Fitchburg, she was the daughter of the late Ralph and Andonetta (Martino) Grasso, and had lived in Marlborough most of her life.

She was a member of St. Bernadette's Parish Northborough, and a member of the former St. Ann's Parish in Marlborough.

Employed for many years in area shoe factories, she later worked at the Navin Skating Rink until her retirement. She was a member and past chaplain of the Bandiera e Concordia Lodge 240 Sons of Italy in Marlborough, a member and past president of the Holy Rosary Sodality, and a member of the Third Order of St. Francis, both of the former St. Ann's Parish.

She leaves two sons, Ferdinand Scerra Jr. and his wife, Norma, Anthony Scerra and his wife, Joan, of Marlborough; one daughter, Geraldine Rabidou, of Marlborough; three brothers, Pasquale Grasso and his wife, Theresa, and Andrew Grasso, all of Marlborough, John Grasso and his wife Louise, of Hudson; three sisters, Alice Dempsey, Anna DiAntonio and Tina Seymour and her husband, William, all of Marlborough; 17 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

The funeral will be held Wednesday, Sept. 12, at 10 a.m., at St. Bernadette's Church, Rte. 20 Northborough.

Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery in Marlborough.

Visitings hours are Tuesday, Sept. 11, from 4 to 8 p.m., at the William R. Short and Son Funeral Home, 95 West Main St., Marlborough.

Memorial contributions may be made in her grandson's memory to the Stephen A. Scerra Memorial Scholarship Fund, c/o Anthony Scerra, 126 Langelier Lane, Marlborough, MA 01752.


 Henry `Hank' Shear
 FRAMINGHAM - Henry ``Hank'' Shear, 80, of Framingham since 1972, died Saturday, Sept. 8, 2007, at the Thomas Upham House in Medfield.

He was the husband of the late Carole L. (McIntire) Martin-Shear.

Born in the Bronx, N.Y., and formerly of Boston, he was the son of the late Elia and Pauline (Drucker) Shear. He was educated in the Boston Public Schools, graduating with the Class of 1945. He continued his education at Northeastern University after a tour of duty with the U.S. Army, attached to the 1937th Aviation Utility Company.

A senior component engineer, he was most recently employed by Stratus Computer Corporation in Maynard and the Bose Corporation in Framingham. Some of his other employers had been Hewlett Packard, the Sanborn Company, G.M. Electronics, AC Sparkplugs and B.L.H. Electronics.

A life member and past master of St. Paul's-Algonquin Lodge of Masons in Braintree, he was also a member of the Valley of Boston Scottish Rite.

An avid Red Sox fan, he loved to travel, Aruba being his favorite. He spent every Saturday morning for the past 23 years with his grandchildren.

He leaves his stepchildren, Benjamin H. ``Bim'' Martin and his wife, Laurie, of Millis, Robert G. Martin and his wife, Paula, of Medfield; and four grandchildren, Robert, Paul, Rebecca and Benjamin Martin.

He was the stepfather of the late Scott A. Martin.

A funeral service will be held today,{Sunday} at 3 p.m., at the Roberts-Mitchell Funeral Home (www.robertsmitchell.com), 15 Miller St., Medfield.

Burial with Military Honors will follow at Vine Lake Cemetery, Medfield.

A contribution in Henry's memory may be made to the ``6th Grade Camp Bournedale Fund,'' c/o Millis Middle School, 245 Plain St., Millis, MA 02054.

 Arthur D. Stefanini
 FRAMINGHAM - Arthur D. Stefanini, 78, of Framingham, died Friday, Sept. 7, 2007, in Framingham, surrounded by his family.

He was the husband of the late Florence (Piso) Stefanini and they had been married 40 years.

Born in Framingham he was the son of the late Antonio and Noemi (Cattani) Stefanini and was a lifelong resident. After graduating from Framingham High School and serving his country during the Korean Conflict, he worked as an apprentice electrician and later rose to positions of foreman estimator and project manager with J.E. Guertin Electric Company of Framingham.

During his 45 years of service, he worked on major construction projects throughout Massachusetts and the United States, and was a member of the IBEW Local 103 Electrical Union.

He was a former treasurer and active member of the Columbus Hall in Framingham for more than 60 years, and 50-year member of the Eagles Club in Framingham.

An avid golfer and active in local golfing and bowling leagues, he loved coin collecting, gardening, and traveling to the Cape and Foxwoods.

He leaves one son, Charles Stefanini and his wife, Kathy, of Framingham; two grandchildren, Ben and Carly, both of Framingham; one brother, Edward Stefanini of Worcester; and 20 nieces and nephews.

He was the brother of Peter Stefanini, who was killed in 1944 in Italy, during World War II, and Augusto Stefanini, who died in 1994.

A funeral Mass will be said Tuesday, Sept. 11, at 10 a.m, at St. Tarcisius Church, Waverly Street, Framingham, with burial to follow in St. Tarcisius Cemetery in Framingham.

Calling hours are Monday, Sept. 10, from 5 to 8 p.m., at the Matarese Funeral Home, 325 Main St., Ashland.

Instead of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to The Aleks Puumala Support Fund, c/o Middlesex Savings Bank, P.O. Box 358, Natick, MA 01760.


 Dennis W. Anderson 
 HOPKINTON - Dennis Warner Anderson, DDS, FACP, 60, of Hopkinton and Edgartown, died Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2007.

He was the husband of Anngray Anderson Doig, for 19 years.

Born in Waterloo, Iowa, he was the son of the late Warner L. Anderson and Jean M. (Christensen) Anderson, and attended high school in Monroe, Ga., graduating from the University of Georgia at Athens in 1969, and from the University of Tennessee's Memphis College of Dentistry in 1972.

He was commissioned in the U.S. Navy, upon graduation from dental school. After serving two tours of duty, he entered a three-year residency at the Naval Postgraduate Dental School at Bethesda Naval Hospital, graduating in June 1980.

Commander Anderson retired from active duty in February 1995, after serving in California, the Philippines, Washington, D.C., and Florida, aboard the aircraft carrier USS Forestal during the Libyan crisis, the Naval hospital at Portsmouth, Va., Pearl Harbor Naval Station, Barbers Point Naval Air Station, aboard the Naval hospital ship USNS Mercy, the Great Lakes Naval Hospital, and in Groton, Conn. 

He established Anderson Dental Associates in 1993 and practiced general dentistry and his subspecialty, prosthodontics, until April 2007, in Hopkinton. He also loved his pet, Randy.

Besides his wife, he leaves his daughter, Adagray ``Ada'' D. Anderson of Hopkinton; two sons, Jeffrey D. Anderson and his wife, Kelly, of Hawaii, and Timothy L. Anderson of Georgia; a grandson, William Pang Anderson of Hawaii; and a sister, Cheryl, of Georgia.

A remembrance service to celebrate his life will take place Saturday, Sept. 22 at 2 p.m., at the Hopedale Unitarian Church, with a reception to follow in Parish Hall.

Instead of flowers, contributions may be made in his memory to the Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund, Attn: Contributions, One Intrepid Square, West 46th St., and 12th Avenue, New York, NY 10036, or to the charity of one's choice.

Ernest P. Caggiano & Son Inc. Funeral Home (www.caggianofuneralhome.com), is directing arrangements.


 Charles E. Dole Jr.
 FRAMINGHAM - Charles E. Dole Jr., 88, a former longtime Franklin resident, died Friday, Sept. 7, 2007, at the Carlyle House in Framingham, following a long illness.

He was the husband of Anne W. (Little) Dole for 48 years.

Born in Winchester, he was a son of the late Charles E. Dole Sr. and Mildred C. (Kidder) Dole, and had lived in Franklin for more than 37 years before moving to Framingham several years ago. Raised and education in Malden, he was a 1938 graduate of Malden High School.

A retired journalist, he worked for many years until his retirement from the Christian Science Monitor in Boston.

During World War II, he served in the U.S. Navy, and attained the rank of Yeoman 1st class. He was awarded the Philippine Liberation Medal, the Asiatic Pacific Theater Campaign Ribbon, the American Area Medal, the World War II Victory Medal, and the Good Conduct Medal. He was honorably discharged in November 1945 after 3« years of service.

He was a former member of the Fourth Estate Lodge AF & AM in Boston, now St. John's Lodge, where he was a two-time Past Master. He was also a member of Aleppo Shrine.

Besides his wife, he leaves two sons, Dexter Dole of New Hampshire, Gregory Dole of Arizona; two daughters, Janet D. Tsiknias of South Carolina, and Gloria B. Amirault of Lexington; two sisters, Barbara Dole and Thelma Smith, of Melrose; eight grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

He was also the grandfather of the late Christopher Amirault.

The funeral service will take place Tuesday, Sept. 11, at 11 a.m., at the Medway Community Church, 193 Main St., Rte. 109, Medway.

Burial with military honors will follow at 1:45 p.m., at the Massachusetts National Cemetery in Bourne.

Calling hours are Monday, Sept. 10, from 5 to 8 p.m., at the Charles F. Oteri & Son Franklin Funeral Home (www.franklinfuneral.com), 33 Cottage St., Franklin.

Donations in his memory sent to the Alzheimer's Association, 311 Arsenal St., Watertown, MA 02472, would be appreciated.


 Claire E. Martinez
 SOUTH YARMOUTH - Claire E. (McEnroy) Martinez, 82, died peacefully Thursday, Sept. 6, 2007, at Oak Knoll Healthcare in Framingham following a brief illness.

She was the wife of Carlos Martinez, who died in February 2004.

She was born in the family home in Cochituate, daughter of the late Frank L. and Clara E. (Lynch) McEnroy.

Claire spent her formative years in Cochituate and was a graduate of Wayland High School. For more than 25 years, she and her husband raised their family in Framingham, and for the past 24 years, she had resided in South Yarmouth. She retired as a machine operator with the Dennison Mfg. Co in Framingham after many years of dedicated service.

She loved to spend time doing crossword puzzles and especially enjoyed watching, feeding and caring for the wild birds in her yard. She was a loving and devoted mother, grandmother and great-grandmother to her family.

Mrs. Martinez leaves her daughters, Dolores M. ``Lori'' Slatkavitz and her husband, Paul, of Franklin, Nancy Assencoa of Sandwich and Marie Fitzpatrick of Holliston; her sisters, Marie Zonghi of Natick and Nancy Harrington and her husband, George, of Shrewsbury; her brother, Charles McEnroy and his wife, Ellie, of Yarmouthport; her grandchildren, Joseph Assencoa Jr., Dennis Aleff Jr., Scott Assencoa, Nicholas Slatkavitz, Lisa Marie Slatkavitz and Sean Fitzpatrick; her great-grandchildren, Melissa, Sophie, Samuel and Brody Assencoa; her son-in-law, Joseph Fitzpatrick of Holliston; and many nieces and nephews.

She was the mother of George M. Martinez, who died in 1952, and sister of the late Frank McEnroy, Joseph McEnroy, Ellen Perry, Daphne McLean, Virginia Young and Gayle McEnroy.

Family and friends may gather at the funeral home Monday, Sept. 10, at 9 a.m., followed by her Mass of Christian burial at 10 a.m. at St. Zepherins Church, Rte. 27, Cochituate Village, Wayland.

Burial will follow in the McEnroy family lot in Lakeview Cemetery, Cochituate Village, Wayland.

Visiting hours are Sunday, Sept. 9, from 4 to 7 p.m., in the Bryant Memorial Chapel of the John C. Bryant Funeral Home, 56 Pemberton Road (off Rte. 30), Cochituate Village, Wayland.

Instead of flowers, her family suggests memorial gifts in Claire's memory may be sent to WILDCARE, 10 Smith Lane, Eastham, MA 02642 for the care of injured birds.



 MaryAnn T. Tarrasky 
 MILFORD - MaryAnn T. Tarrasky, 56, of Milford, died Friday, Sept. 7, 2007, at Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston.

She was the wife of Robert E. Twitchell.

Born in Milford, she was the daughter of the late William J. and Dorothy (Magnant) Tarrasky.

She cherished her time spent with Bobby and her English sheepdog, Hula. She treasured her family and the many relationships throughout her life and also enjoyed traveling and shopping.

She was the Manager of Medical Staff Service at MetroWest Medical Center in Framingham for more than 30 years, and was a longtime member of the National Association of Medical Staff Services - NAMMS.

Besides her husband, she leaves two sisters, Maureen T. DiPaolo and her husband, Dominic, of Quincy and JoAnn T. Eagle, and her husband, Joseph, of Eastham; and four nieces and nephews.

A funeral service will be held Tuesday, Sept. 11, at 10 a.m., at the Buma-Sargeant Funeral Home (www.bumafuneralhome.com), 42 Congress St., Milford.

Burial will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery, Cedar Street, Milford.

Visiting hours are Monday, Sept. 10, from 5 to 9 p.m., at the funeral home.

Please omit flowers. Memorial donations may be made to Dana Farber Cancer Institute, 44 Binney St., Boston, MA 02115.