Sarah (Lothrop) Duckett died Friday, June 7 at Metrowest Medical Center, Framingham. She was the wife of the late Frank Duckett, who died in November 2023. Born in Boston, she was the daughter of the late Warren and Margaret (Lotspeich) Lothrop.  She was a longtime resident of Hopkinton, where she raised her three children.

Sarah was well-known in Hopkinton, primarily as the founder of the Hopkinton Independent, which she ran for more than 20 years. A town resident since 1976, Sarah was devoted to the betterment of the town and its residents. She volunteered on several town committees, most notably the Appropriations Committee. She will be remembered for her work with the Hopkinton Public Library as well as being a founding member of the Metrowest Harvest and Hopkinton Humane Society. Sarah also was instrumental in the creation of the new Hopkinton Senior Center.  

Sarah is survived by her three children; Brendan Duckett and his wife Echo of Ohio, Amy Duckett of Dennis, and Mark Duckett and his wife Wonmee Lee of New Jersey. She is also survived by her three grandchildren Avery, Evan, and Levi.

Calling hours will be held Thursday, June 13, 2024, from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the Callanan Cronin Funeral Home, 34 Church St.  Burial will be private.