Josephine Guenard, 91, of Milford, MA passed away peacefully at home on July 19, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Josephine is the beloved wife of the late Raymond Guenard.
She is the loving mother of Linda Arcaro of Lakeworth, FL, Joan Paulousky of Franklin, MA, Paula and Jim Nieva of Bellingham, MA and John and Sue Panciocco of Parker, CO. She leaves her cherished grandchildren, Angela Arcaro and her husband Mike Gargiulo, Nicolas Arcaro, Jenifer Stark and her husband Jonathan, Michael Paulousky, Samantha Nieva, Bryan Nieva and his fiancé Kori Dziedzinski, Koda Panciocco and Luna Panciocco; along with her great -granddaughter Alissandra Stark and Great-Great Granddaughter Sofia Hughes.
Josephine was predeceased by her brother, the late Nicholas Pagano and leaves her three sisters, Antoinette Scichilone of Delaware, Mary Gould of Marlboro, and Elia Dauer of Florida.
Josie loved traveling with best friend Susan Cornelia, visiting with neighbors Rosemary and Fred Bellacqua, luncheons with her wonderful women’s group, attending the Claflin Hill Music concerts, playing card games and visiting with family! As a family, we would like to thank mom’s Hospice Team from Metrowest Hospice Care of Marlborough for the amazing and compassionate care they provided.
A memorial Mass will be celebrated at St. Blaise Church, 1158 South Main Street, Bellingham, on Saturday, August 2, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. There is no calling hours; private burial at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, please donate in Josephine’s name to the charity of your choice or to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
The Charles F. Oteri and Son Franklin Funeral Home 33 Cottage St. is honored to assist the Guenard family.
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