In a quiet corner of West Boylston, Massachusetts, a long and cherished love story came to a heartbreaking end on June 25, 2018. Dolores Chisholm, a 79-year-old Caucasian woman, and her husband of fifty-seven years, Robert Chisholm, 78, were discovered deceased together in their car in an industrial park. The couple, who had been inseparable since they were high school sweethearts, died from gunshot wounds in what authorities have described as a shooting that involved a suicide.
Investigators found notes at the couple's home, and the district attorney's office assured the public that there was no ongoing threat to the community, indicating that the tragic event was contained to the couple.
Dolores, affectionately known as "Lovey," was remembered for her kind and gentle spirit. For twenty-five years, she was a respected realtor in Amherst, known for her generosity and her ability to see the best in everyone. A woman of many hats, both literally and figuratively, she had a collection of over one hundred stylish hats and a heart devoted to her faith and family. Her legendary chocolate chip cookies were a small token of the sweetness she brought into the lives of those around her.
Robert, a former Captain in the Amherst Fire Department who later became the Director of Communications for the City of Worcester, was a dedicated public servant. An Eagle Scout in his youth, he carried a commitment to community throughout his life, recently playing a key role in securing voter approval for a new Senior Center in West Boylston. He was a man of many interests, from playing pool to singing with the Worcester Men of Song.
The couple's passing sent ripples of sorrow through the communities they had touched throughout their lives, from their upbringing in Medford to their retirement years in West Boylston. They left behind a loving family, including three children and five grandchildren, who remember them as devoted parents and grandparents. No arrests were made in connection with their deaths, as the investigation pointed to a deeply personal tragedy that concluded the final chapter of their shared life.
