Westborough Loses 2 Veterans, Lifelong Resident

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Clifton A. “Bucca” Bickford, 98, of Westborough, passed away on Tuesday, April 3. He was the husband of the late Minnie L. (Drake) Bickford. Born in Skowhegan, ME, he served with the US Navy during World War II. Bickford was a carpenter in the Westborough area for many years prior to his retirement. He was a member of . Clifton is survived by two daughters, six grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren, 11 great great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. He was the father of the late Beverly Newton. He was buried with military honors in . Donations in his memory may be made to the MetroWest Homecare and Hospice, 85 Lincoln St., Framingham.

Leon N. Andrews, 84, of Gorham, ME, passed away on Tuesday, April 3. The husband of the late Norma Andrews, he was born in Framingham and was raised in Hopkinton and Westborough. During the World War II, he served with the US Army. Andrews owned and operated a farm in Westborough and IHOP restaurants in Shrewsbury and Natick. In the late 1960s, he moved to Vermont where he owned a grocery store. He retired to Cape Cod. He spent the past 11 years living in Gorham. Leon is survived by three sons, two daughters, three sisters, 16 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. He was buried in North Cemetery, Berlin. Donations in his memory may be made to a charity of one’s choice.

Marjorie O. Lightbody, 82, of Westborough, passed away on Saturday, April 7. She was the wife of the late George C. Lightbody. She was born and educated in Westborough and employed at Bay State Abrasives prior to her retirement. Marjorie is survived by three sons, one brother, two sisters, seven grandchildren and one great grandchild. Her funeral service will be held on Thursday, April 12, at 10 a.m. at the . Burial will follow in Pine Grove Cemetery. Calling hours at the , 62 West Main St., are Wednesday, April 11, from 4 to 8 p.m. Donations in her memory may be made to the Westborough Fire/Ambulance Gift Fund, 42 Milk St.

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