Obituaries

Robert V. Baker of Natick, formerly of Springfield and Cochituate, passed away peacefully but somewhat reluctantly, on Friday, October 17, 2025. He was a beloved elementary school teacher in Springfield, following a

Bernie Grubstein, one of the “good guys” is gone…never to be forgotten. Bernie Grubstein of Wayland passed away Oct. 20. He was the beloved husband and best friend of Linda; devoted father

Ann Willard Bozdogan, 84, of Weston, passed away peacefully at home Oct. 15. She was the devoted wife of Kirkor (“Kirk”) Bozdogan. Ann is survived by Kirk; by her three brothers, Mark,

Claudia (Wohlfarth) Heller, 80, a longtime resident of Wayland passed away peacefully on October 1, 2025. She was the devoted wife of the late Howard Richard “Dick” Heller, with whom she shared

Marjorie Anne Schwartz Peterson, age 92, of Wayland passed away on August 25, 2025. She grew up in Montana, North Dakota and Minneapolis.Peterson studied voice and music at St. Catherine’s University in

Sophie (Panos) Mazokopos of Wayland died on September 25, 2025. Beloved mother of Charles A. Mazokopos and his wife, Megan of Wayland and Maria E. Speckman and her husband, Bobby of Bennington,

Steven Terry Greene, 76, of Wayland, died unexpectedly on August 23, 2025. His sudden passing has left an immeasurable void for his family, friends and all who loved him. Born on December

Alice E. (Byron) McLean of Wayland died on August 26, 2025, just a week short of her 97th birthday. She was born in the family residence in the Gleasondale area of Stow

Ignas Jonas Vileniskis, 80, of Wayland, died on August 5, 2025 at his Wayland residence surrounded by his family following a period of declining health. He was born in Franhenhauser, Germany, the

Michael Bate Michael Whitfield Bate, 87, passed away peacefully on July 12, 2025. He is survived by his partner, Norma Herzlinger; daughters Gabrielle Bate (Jim Hudson) and Rebecca; and grandchildren Brittany and