Obituaries

Nancy Carolyn Bailey, 87, of Hopkinton, passed away peacefully at her home on April 26th, 2024. Born in Boston, she was the daughter of the late Ruth A. (Taplin) and Paul A. Newsome. She was the wife of 29 years to the late Bruce G. Bailey.

Nancy, and her sister Patricia, grew up together in Needham, Massachusetts. As children, they met a number of actors through her father’s PR firm. She has cherished the memories of meeting Ester Williams, Art Linkletter, Dean Martin, Jerry Lewis, and the one and only Norman Rockwell, which was a great segway to her art career.

Charles Francis Middleton, 90, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 11, 2024 surrounded by his loving family. Charlie was born in Reading on September 2, 1933 (son of the late Charles F. Middleton, Sr and Alberta (Schmitt) Middleton). He leaves his devoted and loving wife of almost 65 years, Shirley Glynn Middleton. Together they raised three children in Sudbury, MA: Wayne Middleton (and Meg Randazza) who predeceased him, Craig (and Susan) Middleton of Westwood, Jane (and Joe) Wojcik of Hopkinton.

Dr. Jeremiah O’Brien Young passed away peacefully Sunday morning, April 21, 2024, at 87 years old. He was with his beloved wife, Beverly, at his home in Milford, Massachusetts, surrounded by many members of his loving family. Jerry was the youngest of five children born to Sidney Washburn and Sumner Bachelor Young in Wayzata, Minnesota. He grew up fishing, skiing, and traveling with his siblings, Elisabeth, Sidney, Rosamond, and Sumner. We celebrate his accomplished life and take comfort knowing he is reunited with his parents and siblings in heaven.

Rosemary C. Gelman, 77, of Hopkinton MA, passed away of an abrupt illness on Saturday, April 13, 2024. Born in Boston, she was the daughter of the late Bernard and Mary (Reilly) Carroll. She was the wife of 41 years to Dr. Martin Gelman of Hopkinton.

Charles Francis Middleton, 90, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 11, 2024 surrounded by his loving family. Charlie was born in Reading on September 2, 1933 (son of the late Charles F. Middleton, Sr and Alberta (Schmitt) Middleton). He leaves his devoted and loving wife of almost 65 years, Shirley Glynn Middleton. Together they raised three children in Sudbury, MA: Wayne Middleton (and Meg Randazza) who predeceased him, Craig (and Susan) Middleton of Westwood, Jane (and Joe) Wojcik of Hopkinton.

With sadness, love, and respect we announce the passing of Ellen Jean (O’Connell) Wright on April 11, 2024, after a long and spirited struggle with multi-system complications. The youngest of seven children, Ellen was born on July 18, 1944, to William and Elizabeth O’Connell of Jamaica Plain, MA, and had fond memories of her childhood. With a twinkle in her eye, she called herself “a thorn in the sides” of her older siblings as they grew up in their four-room city apartment.

Robert William Morris, 86, of Hopkinton, passed away at his home, surrounded by his family after a lengthy health battle, on Monday, April 8, 2024. Born in Washington, DC, he was the son of the late Viola (Pielstick) and Chester Morris. He was the beloved husband of Mary (Painter) Morris to whom he just celebrated 63 years of marriage on March 11th.

Virginia "Dinny" Potenza, 77, of Hopkinton, passed on peacefully surrounded by her family on March 29, 2024. Born and raised in Torrington, Connecticut, she was the daughter of the late Virginia (Karpetska) and Mitchell Alibozak. She was the beloved wife of Armand Potenza for over 53 years.

Patricia Marie (Danahy) Ozols, 80, a lifelong resident of Hopkinton, died Thursday, March 28, 2024 at Mary Ann Morse Healthcare Center in Natick. She passed away peacefully with family at her side.

Pat was born in 1943 to Helen (Smith) Danahy and Raymond Danahy. She grew up on Grove Street and was a 1961 graduate of Hopkinton High School. In 1965 she married classmate Uldis “Odie” Ozols, to whom she remained married for more than 58 years.

Marion Clover, 95, died Saturday, March 23, 2024 at Cedarwood Gardens in Franklin. She was the wife of the late George Clover, who died in 2005. Born in Norfolk and raised in Wrentham, she was the daughter of the late Simon and Doris (Ormes) Bennett.

Marion taught kindergarten and preschool in her home in Hopkinton for 39 years. Many people in town fondly remember attending "Mrs. Clovers" when they were young. When she wasn't teaching, she enjoyed sewing, arts and crafts.