Obituaries

Edna-Mae Radisic

Edna-Mae (Fisk)(Damon) Radisic

ORANGE, MA – Edna-Mae (Fisk)(Damon) Radisic, 83, of Tully Road, died peacefully at the home of her son Clifford Damon Jr., in Athol on Friday, August 14, 2026, surrounded by loved ones …

Clovine Sahagian

Clovine (Letourneau) Sahagian

Athol, MA – Clovine Elsie Rose Letourneau Sahagian, 83, of Athol, passed away Monday, August 10, 2026, at The Highlands Nursing Home. She was born October 20, 1942, in Orleans, Vermont, …

Willard McKinstry White

Willard McKinstry White

Athol, MA – Willard McKinstry White, affectionately known as Will, passed away peacefully on July 13, 2026. Born in Winchendon on September 11, 1952, Willard's life was characterized by a …

Nancy J. Blackmer

Nancy J.(Barnes) Blackmer

ORANGE, MA – Nancy J. (Barnes) Blackmer, 94, of Wheeler Avenue, died peacefully in her sleep at Athol Hospital on Friday, August 7, 2026.

Born in Orange on December 6, 1931, she …

Theodore W. Neale

Theodore W. Neale

Royalston, MA – Theodore "Ted" W. Neale, 78, of Royalston, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, December 19, 2025, surrounded by the comfort of familiar surroundings.

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Karen L. Maselli

Karen L. Maselli

ATHOL, MA – Karen L. Maselli, 67, of Charles Place, died on Monday evening, July 27, 2026 at University of Massachuetts Medical Center in Worcester.

Born in Athol on May 30, 1959, she was …

Marjorie A. Clark

Marjorie A. (Hatt) Clark

ERVING, MA – Marjorie Ann (Hatt) Clark, 86, of Erving, died peacefully on July 25, 2026 at Baystate Franklin in Greenfield with her daughter by her side. She was born in Northampton on Septe …

George T. Patriquin

George T. Patriquin

PETERSHAM, MA – George T. Patriquin, 76, of 15 Spring St., died peacefully at home July 24, 2026, surrounded by family after a long battle with cancer.

He was born September 25, 1949 i …

Anita Paulin-Pinard

Anita Paulin-Pinard

Athol, MA – It is with deep sorrow that we announce the peaceful passing of Anita Paulin-Pinard on July 20, 2026. Born on 03/03/1937 in Athol, Massachusetts to parents Jochim and Georgine Paulin, …

Bernal F. Powers Jr.

Bernal F. Powers Jr.

ORANGE, MA – Bernal Freeman Powers Jr., passed away peacefully on June 27, 2026, at the home of his daughter, surrounded by his loving family, after a long illness. He was 94 years old.

James A. Canning II

James A. Canning II

ATHOL, MA – James A. Canning II, 89, formerly of Twitchell Street, died Wednesday morning, July 8, 2026 at Gardner Rehabilitation and Healthcare.

Born in Orange on June 16, 1937, he wa …

Rita M. Besseck

Rita M. Besseck

Athol, MA – Rita M. Besseck, 95, of Athol, MA, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 11, 2026 after a brief illness. She was born on December 2, 1930 in Athol to Mary (Vangritis) and Frank …

Ryan Alyn White

Ryan Alyn White

Athol, MA – We remember the life of Ryan Alyn White, affectionately known as Whitey, Turtleboy, or Squints to family and friends.

Born on August 17, 1999, in Gardner, MA, Ryan was a charis …

Paul Henry Nelson

Paul Henry Nelson

Pasadena, CA – Paul Henry Nelson, born March 5, 1948, passed away most unexpectedly October 6, 2025.

Paul was a resident of Petersham, MA growing up. He graduated from Mahar High School …

Russell W. Sedgwick

Russell W. Sedgwick

Phillipston, MA – Russell Sedgwick born May 19, 1969, has passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his family. He had a long battle with lung cancer for the 3rd time in life.

H …

Denis Jean Brault

Denis Jean Brault

Kissimmee, FL – Denis Jean Brault, age 77 of Kissimmee FL, formerly of Virginia Beach, VA, Pembroke Pines, FL and grew up in Athol, MA passed away Saturday, March 14, 2026, in the Orlando Veterans …

Maria Shaw

Maria Shaw

Hinsdale, NH – Maria C. Shaw, 88, of Pierce Road, a longtime resident of Hinsdale, died early Thursday morning, June 25, 2026 at her home following a period of declining health.

She was born on …

Gloria J. Euvrard

Gloria J. Euvrard

Athol, MA – We are saddened to share the news of the passing of a beloved mother, friend, and community member, Gloria J. Euvrard. Born on May 6, 1945, in Palmer, MA, Gloria was a radiant light who …

Joan Taylor

Joan (Kellogg) Taylor

ATTLEBORO , MA – Joan (Kellogg) Taylor, 95, formerly of New Salem, Athol and Greenfield, died on the evening of June 20, 2026 at Brookdale Assisted Living in Attleboro with her daughters at her …

Josephine Hyde-Hebert

Josephine "Ann" Hyde-Hebert

Athol, MA – With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Josephine "Ann" Hyde-Hebert, born on August 29, 1934, in Athol, Massachusetts, who departed this life on June …