Obituaries

Marilyn S. Moore, 96, of Milford, passed away on Tuesday, March 19, 2024. Born in Lynn, Massachusetts, she was the daughter of the late Jesse (Slade) and Harold Soper, from Bonavista, Newfoundland.

Marilyn worked as a nurse’s aide for many years and enjoyed taking care of her patients. After retiring from healthcare, she worked at a local vegetable stand, becoming a friend and confidant to their regular customers. Throughout her life, she would love to bake, especially her famous marble squares for others to enjoy.

Anne Marie “Isabelle” Pettepit, 88, of Hopkinton, passed away on Tuesday, March 19, 2024. Born in Notre Dame, Quebec, Canada, she was the daughter of the late Celina (Poirer) and Joseph Delaney. She was the wife of 43 years to the late Francis D. Pettepit.

Christa Jaeger-White, 71, of Hopkinton, lovingly known as “Nana” to her grandchildren, was born in Seattle, WA to John Jaeger and Evelyn Jaeger Whitney. She was a kind, generous woman who provided unlimited support and love to everyone she knew. Her genuine enthusiasm for everything was inspiring and touched everyone around her.

Ann Dzindolet, 74, of Spencer, MA, formerly of Hopkinton passed away Wed. March 6th surrounded by her family. Born in Framingham, she was the second child of Bernard and Margaret (Molloy) Dzindolet of Ashland, MA. She was a graduate of Ashland High School and Framingham State College. She worked at AT&T and as a librarian at the Whitinsville Library. Dedicated to tracing her family genealogy, she was a member of the Ashland Genealogical Society for several years.

Barbara F. Wirzburger, 83, of Hopkinton, passed away on Friday, March 8, 2024. Born in Boston, she was the daughter of the late Elizabeth (Hennessey) and Michel E. Snyder. She was the beloved wife of the late Paul Wirzburger.

Geraldine E. Docherty, 88, of Upton, passed away on Sunday, March 10, 2024. Born in Waltham, she was the daughter of the late Elvira (Graham) and Gerald Beaton. She was the wife of the late William J. Docherty.

Henry “Hank” Peter Allessio, 83, of Hopkinton, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on February 16, 2024, after years of being affected by blood-related cancers. He was born in 1940, to Henry Paul and Adele Margaret (Pozzetta) Allessio in Pittsfield, MA.

Harriet Louise Taggart, 93, of Castleton, Vermont, and recently Hopkinton, MA, passed away on Saturday, February 3, 2024. Born in Rutland, Vermont, she was the daughter of the late Marie (Beckett) and Richard Buckey. She was the wife of 50-plus years to the late Robert Taggart.

Harriet was a retired registered nurse at Rutland Hospital and finished her nursing career at Loretto Nursing Home in Rutland, Vermont.

Richard A. Johnson, 91, of Holliston and formerly Hopkinton, passed away at the West Roxbury VA Medical Center on Saturday, February 3, 2024. Born in Cambridge, MA, he was the son of the late Mary (Fitzgerald) and Gustaf Johnson. He was the beloved husband of 33 years to Darlene (Dechenes) Johnson of Holliston.

Janice Carolyn Kane, 66, passed away suddenly on January 19, 2024 surrounded by family. She was a resident of Hopkinton for 30 years.

Janice is now reunited with her beloved parents, John and Jean Bennis as well as her in-laws, Frances and Frank Kane. She is survived by her husband of 40 years, Richard F Kane, her three sons, Ryan C Kane, Richard F Kane, and Gregory J Kane and her daughter-in-law, Alyssa A Kane. She also leaves her sister and brother-in-law Susan and Frank Burgess