James is survived by his wife of 28 years, Manya Arond-Thomas, and his siblings Lois Blackshear, Mildred Chaney, Carolyn, and Jeannette Thomas, as well as many nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his sister, Rose Watson, and brother, Otto Thomas.

Alan was a fine artist who enjoyed entering shows and exhibits where he won many awards. Alan loved people. After Triad closed, he drove for Able Limousine in Hopkinton. He particularly enjoyed driving young people to the Respite Center in Hopkinton, and the occasional celebrity, such as David Ortiz. He was a member of the Holliston Historical Society, worked with the Holliston Cub Scouts and was an advisor to the graphics department at Keefe Technical School in Framingham.

Leif James Robinson Jr., 59, of Hopkinton, passed away at Milford Regional Hospital on Sunday, September 8, 2024. Born in Cambridge and raised in Wellesley, he was the son of the late Caroline (Nason) and Leif James Robinson. He was the husband of 23 years to Cheryl (Hopkins) Robinson of Hopkinton.

Keith is survived by his wife of 8 years, Lisa (Dominguez) Regan. He was a devoted father to Andrew J. Regan of East Falmouth, MA, and Ilona Marie Regan of Germantown, MD. He also leaves behind the mother of his children, Ilona Sobkowiak of East Falmouth, and Ilona Marie’s fiancé, Connor Craigie. Keith was the son of Joe and Diane (Trefry) Regan of Hopkinton.

HOPKINTON - Phillip Gradie, 85, passed away peacefully at home on August 28, 2024, surrounded by his wife and daughters. He was the beloved husband of Grace (Giardana) Gradie, to whom he was married for 61 years.

Rose Crettien, 74, of Hopkinton, MA, passed away on August 25th, surrounded by her loving family after a decade-long battle with Alzheimer’s Disease.

Robert M. Parent passed away peacefully at home in Holliston on August 18, 2024

Carolyn Ann Aurilio, 87, of Ashland and formerly of Natick, Hopkinton, and Holliston, passed away on August 8, 2024, with her family at her bedside. Born in Nyack, New York, she was the daughter of the late Ola (Coppins) and Thomas Bedner. She was the wife of 47 years to the late Michael Aurilio.

Brian W. Thompson, 77, of Amherst and most recently Hopkinton and Chatham, MA, passed...

Wayne Mezitt, former owner of Weston Nurseries, has died.

Maureen Elizabeth Whalen, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on the...

Roland Joseph Bachman, a Massachusetts resident since 1984, passed away on July 6, 2024, in Providence, RI. Born in Illinois, Joe served in Vietnam, later moving to Massachusetts and starting a carpentry business. He is survived by his wife Jennifer, two sons, four grandchildren, and his dog Ziggy.