James "Skip" Toher's obituary , Passed away on October 27, 2025 in Ashland, Massachusetts

James "Skip" Toher

October 12, 1946 - October 27, 2025 (79 years old)

Ashland, Massachusetts

James "Skip" Toher's obituary , Passed away on October 27, 2025 in Ashland, Massachusetts

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Matarese Funeral Home and Cremation Service Inc.

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James "Skip" Toher

October 12, 1946 - October 27, 2025 (79 years old)

Ashland, Massachusetts

James Toher Obituary

The world bids farewell to James Toher of Ashland, Massachusetts, departing on October 27, 2025 at the age of 79. James leaves behind memories cherished by the community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

As we bid adieu to James' earthly form, let us not dwell on the void left in his wake, but rather celebrate the legacy of love and inspiration James has bequeathed us. For though he may have departed from our sight, his spirit remains a timeless beacon, guiding loved ones through the labyrinth of life's journey.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Robert G. Toher and Esther Toher (Batey); and his siblings, Robert B. Toher and Beverley E. Ferran (Toher). He is survived by: his wife W. Jeanne Toher (Pennington); his son Christopher J. Toher of Haverhill; his sister Janice Rapp (Toher) of Natick; and his sisters-in-law, Lynda Doswell of Natick, Jacqueline Pennington of Sammamish, WA and Judith Watts (Richard) of Dennis. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, grand-nieces and grand-nephews.

If desired, donations may be made in memory of James T. Toher ("Skip") to: The Alzheimer's Association (https://donorservices.alz.org) or to Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton, MA.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Matarese Funeral Home and Cremation Service Inc.



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November 6, 2025

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“In loving memory of James Toher, So dearly loved. So sadly missed. God bless.never will be forgotten”


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