SAMPLER: Anne Lavallee celebrates 100 with friends, family
Mary Wenzel
Anne Lavallee, on July 13, joined a growing number of centenarians and celebrated her 100th birthday with family and friends. Born and raised in Marlborough, Anne lived in Marlborough until four years ago when she moved into St. Patrick’s Manor in Framingham where her celebration took place.
The festivities were attended by her three children, Deborah Garcia, Darlene Bourgeois and Jay Lavallee; her son-in-law Charlie Bourgeois; her seven grandchildren: Amber Swenson, Jeff Garcia, Tim Bourgeois, Ted Bourgeois, Alicia Garcia, Tara Bartley and Jayson Lavallee; and six out of seven great-grandchildren: Tyler Swenson, Bailey Bourgeois, Evan Swenson, Kate Bourgeois, Jack and Charlie Bourgeois. Ian Swenson was unable to attend; and Eric Berglund also was there.
SAMPLER: Marlborough Hospital closes vaccine clinic
Mary Wenzel
As of June 30, the Marlborough Hospital COVID-19 vaccine clinic officially closed its doors and has officially provided its last vaccine at the Courtyard by Marriott Marlborough. This effort helped to provide close to 21,000 vaccines to the public. This initiative was in collaboration with the City of Marlborough (Official) and brought not only vaccines to the community but hope. This was a momentous day that served as another symbol of the return to life pre-pandemic. The UMass Memorial-Marlborough Hospital wanted to thank the caregivers who have worked tirelessly at the Vaccine Clinic and also the Stop the Spread testing team. They have gone above and beyond so the Marlborough Hospital hosted them in the luxury UMass Memorial Health box at a WooSox game.
SAMPLER: Firefighters retire after three decades of service
Mary Wenzel
Congratulations go to Firefighter Edmoth Matthews on his retirement from the Marlborough Fire Department. Matthews served the citizens of Marlborough for nearly 32 years. Thank you for your service Firefighter Matthews.
Congratulations to Lt. Mark Assencoa on his retirement. from the Marlborough Fire Department. Assencoa served the citizens of Marlborough for 32 years. Assencoa started his career in 1989 and was always well involved within the community. He will be affectionately remembered as Firefighter Mark by many of the children in Marlborough for the years he spent teaching fire safety in the schools.
Backward Glances
Mary Wenzel
10 YEARS AGO (2011): The 16th annual Marlboro Lions Club’s Father-Daughter Spring Dance was held at the Marlborough High School cafeteria. The event was sponsored by the Marlboro Lions Club and the Mitrakas family. The music was provided by Disc Jockey Dave Cormier’s “ElectroSound DJ Services.” Photography was offered by John Sahagian. Young ladies had to be 3 years old or older to attend … The Friends of Marlborough Seniors were sponsoring the annual Spaghetti Dinner at the Marlborough Senior Center, 250 Main St. Tickets were $6 for adults and $3 for children … Fawn Frazer, a local children s book author, was in Marlborough as Sandie and Ken Wheeler, owners of Pets Gone Healthy in Marlborough, hosted a book signing. Tiny, Fawn s adorable Chihuahua, was the inspiration of her book, “Tiny and His Big Adventures.” Fawn Frazer lived in Marlborough for 12 years before moving to Winchenton. Tiny and His Big Adventures is a true story a
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