John McInerney, 85, of Worcester and Shrewsbury

– In Loving Memory with teary eyes and broken hearts, we sadly announce that Laurie Ann Shannon-Peaslee, 63, of Westborough, died unexpectedly on January 11, 2023, at Umass Medical Center, as a result of complications during her courageous fight with cancer. She was surrounded in her last minutes by her adoring husband of 23+ years, William A. Peaslee (former longtime resident of Hopkinton), her loving parents, Robert and Lois (DeSantis) Shannon of Milford; her sister-in-law, Beverly Mulkey of Northborough, and close friends, Kim Knox and Rick Souza of Milford.

Shrewsbury – Allan J. Putelis, Jr., 37, died suddenly on Thursday, January 26, 2023. He is survived by his daughter, Kailiegh A. Putelis of Sutton; his fiancée, Nicole L. Fornal of Quinebaug, CT, and her children; the mother of his daughter, Lindsey A. Cellucci of Sutton; his parents, Allan J. and Heide A. (Labonte) Putelis Sr. of Shrewsbury; his brother, Jason A. Putelis and his wife Brooke of Auburn; a nephew and a niece, Jack Putelis and Brynn Putelis, both of Auburn; uncles and aunts, Randy Putelis of Fort Lauderdale, FL, Paul Labonte and his wife Marion of Tucson, AZ, and Betty Messina and her husband George of San Francisco, CA; and several cousins.

– Lawrence “Larry” M. LaChance, 66, of Grafton, passed away on Sunday, January 29, 2023, in the comfort of his home. Larry is survived by his loving wife of forty-three years, Sandra J. (Bonin) LaChance; their daughter, Melissa R. Aiksnoras and her husband James, and their children, Ava and Austin; a brother, Michael LaChance of Auburn; a sister Patricia Boucher of Worcester; nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a brother and a sister, Kenneth LaChance, and Donna LaChance.

“And we surely test you with something of fear and hunger and loss of wealth and lives and fruits, but give good tidings to the patient.” Quran 2:155. Shrewsbury – While the Quran teaches us not to lose hope or be sad, we can’t help but feel heartbroken at the sudden loss of a dear husband, father and friend. Mohamed Moselhy, age 62 of Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, passed away on Monday January 30th 2023. Beloved husband to Gwen (Johnson), proud father to Noah and Zayn, sibling to Titi, Saleh, Adil, Zaynab, Hussein, Emad, Ahmad and Fatma, son of the late Abdullah Moselhy and Anisa Ragab, uncle to many nieces and nephews, son in law to John and Kathleen Johnson and brother in law to Nathan Johnson.

– Juan A. Vazquez, 88, of Marlborough died Saturday January 28, 2023 at Marlborough Hospital. He was the husband of the late Aurea Santiago who died in 2015. He was born, raised, and educated in Guayama, Puerto Rico; and was the son of the late Jose Antonio and Matilda Vazquez.

– Patrick Francis O’Connor Sr., 83, of Grafton, passed away on January 27th, 2023, at home, after a lengthy illness. He leaves his wife Mary (O’Malley), his children Margaret Dumas and partner James Brawn, Jr., Patrick F. O’Connor, Jr. and his wife Lizze, his step-daughter Michelle Courtney, his grandchildren Patrick, Liam, Colm O’Connor, Evan Dumas and his wife Amanda, Nicole O’Connor, wife Elizabeth Mannion, Kristina Dixon and her husband Matthew, Amanda Bourbeau and her husband Emile and Shannon, his great-grandchildren Caleb, Landon, Easton, Matthew, Eli and Leo, Emile, Jr. and Rene, his brothers Mark and Stephen O’Connor and many nieces and nephews.

WESTBOROUGH – Due to this weekend’s forecast, the Trex Film Plastics collection drive scheduled for Saturday, Feb, 4, has been canceled. “We are concerned about the health and safety of our volunteers since exposure to the cold for even a short period of time may cause frostbite and other harmful effects,” said Sharad Mehta, chair of the Committee of the Environment for Westborough Rotary. “We are working with the Kohl’s management to figure out when we can have our next collection drive.”

MARLBOROUGH – Mayor Arthur Vigeant presented a positive outlook in his 11th “State of the City” address on Jan. 23. In a 10-minute speech at the start of the City Council meeting, Vigeant said the state of the city “could not be stronger” as the city continues to attract businesses.

WESTBOROUGH – Jim and Linda Duncan will present the difference between a piano and organ with a mini-concert on Monday, Feb. 6, at 7 p.m. in the sanctuary of the Congregational Church of Westborough, 57 West Main St. The Duncans are professional musicians who perform all over New England.

12:26 a.m. Olde Hickory Path. Extra patrols/house checks. 7:50 a.m. Upton Rd. Accident property damage. 9:03 a.m. Denny/Ruggles Sts. Traffic/motor vehicle. 9:36 a.m. Chauncy St. Extra patrols/house checks. 11:44 a.m. Valente Dr. Extra patrols/house checks. 11:52 a.m. Bridge St. Erratic operator. 2:08 p.m. W Main/Ruggles Sts. Traffic/motor vehicle. 2:56 p.m....

GRAFTON – As part of a longterm plan to support the study of horology — or the study of time and timekeepers — and aid those working toward a professional career in clockmaking, the family of former Willard House and Clock Museum conservator David G. Gow and the museum have announced the first Gow scholarship recipient.

2:54 a.m. Pleasant St. Ambulance – medical. 9:35 a.m. Worcester St. Road rage. 12:23 p.m. Main St. Ambulance – medical. 1:26 p.m. Providence Rd./King St. Motor vehicle stop. 1:51 p.m. Duxbury Rd. Ambulance – medical. 4:22 p.m. Worcester St. Motor vehicle stop. 7:47 p.m. Upton St. Suspicious...

MARLBOROUGH — In a battle between two well-matched teams at Navin Arena on Feb. 1, the Marlborough boys hockey team defeated the Westborough Rangers by a score of 4-1. The score remained close for much of the game. Teddy Miller’s goal gave Westborough an early lead, but after a goal by Marlborough’s Thomas Cashman late in the first period, the game was tied 1-1.

NORTHBOROUGH – A Northborough resident faces charges after he allegedly had inappropriate contact with youth athletes while he was the athletic trainer at Lowell High School. Damon Amato, 32, has been arraigned on three counts of indecent assault and battery on persons over the age of 14. According to...

SHREWSBURY – Shrewsbury is moving forward with foreclosure of the former Empire Dry Cleaning property at 15 Maple Ave. During its Jan. 24 meeting, the Select Board recommended that the treasurer collector begin the tax title foreclosure process for the property. “Obviously, [it’s] well known that the property at...

MARLBOROUGH – A Marlborough resident faces several drug-related charges after he was arrested at his home by Milford Police on Friday, Jan 27. Joel Santiago-Galve, 44, who was also known as “Primo,” has been charged with distribution of a class B substance, possession to distribute cocaine, possession to distribute a class A substance, conspiracy to violate drug law, possession of a class A substance and possession of a class B substance.

WESTBOROUGH – Mini-golf is coming to the Westborough Public Library for the first time in six years. “Putt Fore the Library” will take place on Feb. 3 and 4. On those two days, the library will be converted into a giant indoor 18-hole mini-golf course. Hours will be...

HUDSON – The Hudson Police Department has a new lieutenant and sergeant. During the Jan. 23 meeting, the Select Board approved the promotion of Sgt. Roger Downing to lieutenant and Officer Sam Leandres to sergeant. Downing has been with the department since 1998 and is currently the patrol supervisor....

HUDSON – Luis Santos, 26, has been found guilty for the murder of Karla Rodriguez, 20, in Hudson in 2019. His trial before a jury in Middlesex County Superior Court concluded on Jan. 31, and the jury found him guilty of murder in the first degree and carrying a firearm without a license.

SHREWSBURY – After months of research, discussion, review and public input, the School Committee unanimously voted to change school start times for the 2023-2024 academic year. On Jan. 25, the committee approved a modified version of one of the options before them. According to the plan, the high school...