PHILLIPSTON — A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Thursday morning, March 15, 2018 at Saint Mary’s Church in Orange, for Tanya G. (Surabian) Riley, 79, who died peacefully at home on March 10, 2018 with her loving family at her side. Fr. Shaun O’Connor officiated. Theresa Bergquist was the cantor, Janet Paoletti was the organist, and Jack Bergquist was the alter server. The Old and New Testament readings were offered by Arthur “Tim” Waite. The pall was placed on the casket by the bearers, James Collings, Michael Turner, Daniel Riley, Billy Harris, Roger Ballard and David Ballard. Following Mass, a reception was held at the Old Mill Restaurant in Westminster. Interment will be private in the spring at Calvary Cemetery, Winchendon.
Witty’s Funeral Home, 158 South Main Street, Orange, was honored with directing the arrangements.