Obituaries

Brody T. Regienus

Brody T. Regienus

WARE, MA – It is with profound sadness that the family of Brody Thomas Regienus announces his passing on May 19, 2026 at the age of 31. He was a beloved son, brother, grandson, uncle, cousin and fr …

Eva M. Otten

Eva M. (Newbury)Otten

Athol, MA – Eva passed away on Friday, May 22, 2026. She loved to travel but for six months she visited six different hospitals for at least eight stays. This was not how she wanted to travel.< ...

Susan M. Page

Susan M. Page

Dudley, MA – Surrounded by the love of her family and the many memories she created throughout her life, we celebrate and honor Susan M. Page, who passed away on May 16th, surrounded by her adoring chi …

Roger D. Laffond

Roger D. Laffond

ATHOL, MA – It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Roger Laffond, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, and the son of the late Reginald and Anita Laffond. A proud vet …

Lisa Marie DePaola

Lisa Marie DePaola

Newark, NY – Lisa passed away peacefully at home on Saturday May 2nd after a courageous fight against cancer. She was born and grew up in Beverly, MA. During high school she moved to Port Charlott …

Michael J. Goulding

Michael J. Goulding

Deleon Springs, FL – Michael J. Goulding passed away Jan. 8, 2026 at the age of 77. Mike was born April 10, 1948 to Roland Goulding and Pauline (Stone) Buckman. He grew up in Athol until his teen …

Louise Marie Hamel

Louise Marie Hamel

Orange, MA – It is with heartfelt sorrow that we announce the passing of Louise Marie Hamel, fondly known to many as "Weezie", on May 8, 2026. Born on June 27, 1963, in Fitchburg, Massac …

Gail Patria

Gail Patria

Holden, MA – Gail A. Patria, born on September 23, 1953, in Winchendon, MA, USA, was a woman who lived life fully and passionately. Her love for crafts was only surpassed by her love for going on outings …

Robert A. Ray

Robert A. Ray

ATHOL, MA – Robert A. Ray, 76, of Athol, died on April 22, 2026, at Boston Medical Center, surrounded by his loving family.

Born in Athol, Massachusetts, on December 3, 1949, he was the son …

Jane R. Hein

Jane R. Hein

Worcester, MA – Jane Robertson Hein was born on January 8, 1928 and was the only daughter to a gregarious seamstress and a quiet factory worker. She spent her youth on Merrick St. with Elm Park as her p …

John D. Magnino

John D. Magnino

South Hadley, MA – John David Magnino, 79, of South Hadley, Massachusetts passed away on Easter Saturday, April 11, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Born August 23, 1946 in San Bernardino, Cali …

Mary H. Beasley

Mary H. Beasley

Deerfield, MA – Mary H. Beasley, born September 2, 1949, in Oxford, N.C., graced this world with her vibrant spirit for over 76 years.

Mary's life was a testament to resilience, grace, …

Barbara Mae Ames

Barbara Mae Ames

Sandwich, MA – Barbara Mae Ames, 94, of Sandwich, Massachusetts, passed away on April 13, 2026, at Cape Cod Hospital. She was the devoted wife of the late George H. Ames, who predeceased her in 1998 …

William L. Berry Jr.

William L. "Bill" Berry Jr.

PETERSHAM, MA – CHANGE OF SERVICES

A Memorial service will be held on May 2, 2026 at 10 a.m. at the First Congregational Parish, Unitarian Church, 6 Common Street, Pe …

William L. Berry Jr.

William L. Berry Jr.

PETERSHAM-, MA – William Leftwich "Bill" Berry Jr., 82, of North Main Street, died peacefully at home on Wednesday morning, April 8, 2026.

Bill was born on October 31, 1943 …

Patrick T. Rudzik

Patrick T. Rudzik

Methuen, MA – On April 8, 2026, a bright light was extinguished as Patrick Thomas Rudzik left this world. Born on December 12, 1991, in Greenfield, MA, Patrick was a beacon of positivity and courag …

Linda L. Spooner

Linda L. (Richardson) Spooner

ORANGE, MA – Linda Lee (Richardson) Spooner, 77, of West Main Street, died unexpectedly at home on Sunday, April 5, 2026.

Born in Athol on April 3, 1949, she was the daughter …

John F. McBride

John F. McBride

Athol, MA – Well, it's your old pal John McBride here, checking out a bit earlier than I'd intended. You might have heard the rumors, but let me confirm them – I've taken a permanent vaca …

Janis L. Lefebre

Janis L. (Blanchard) Lefebre

ATHOL, MA – Janis Lucille Lefebre passed away peacefully on April 1, 2026, surrounded by her children. Born January 15, 1929, to Alphonse and Flora (Mallette) Blanchard. She grew up in A …

Girard J. Godin

Girard J. Godin

Athol, MA – Girard Joseph "Jerry" Godin, a deeply loved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on March 31, 2026. Born on March 25, 1931, in Ath …