Obituaries

Hannelore Smart

Hannelore Smart

Orange, MA –

Hannelore Smart, a luminary of compassion and resilience, was born on the 29th of May, 1940, in Dachau, Germany.

Her life was a testament to the strength of the hum …

Patricia L. Babbitt

Patricia L. (Greenlaw) Babbitt

ORANGE, MA – I, Patricia Leah Greenlaw Babbitt, write this, in life, not after I'm gone. I began in this life, as a foster child and with my sister, was raised in a wonderful home …

Debbie Nutter

Debbie Nutter

PEPPERELL, MA – Debbie Jean (Bailey) Nutter of Pepperell, MA went home to her Lord and Savior on June 5, 2026 after courageously defying the odds through a four-year battle with Glioblastoma.

Richard J. LaFrance

Richard J. LaFrance

ORANGE, MA – Richard J. LaFrance, 75, of Blodgett Street, died on May 9, 2026 at St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester.

Born in Fitchburg on July 24, 1950, he was the son of the late Stanl …

Wayne Tatro

Wayne Tatro

Athol, MA – It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Wayne A. Tatro, 83, of Athol, MA, who passed away on Saturday, May 30, 2026, following a courageous, long battle with cancer. He was a …

Mary C. Greco

Mary C. (Coleman) Greco

ORANGE, MA – Mary C. "Connie" (Coleman) Greco, 92, formerly of South Main Street, died peacefully surrounded by family on Wednesday afternoon, May 27, 2026 in her apartment at Tatnu …

Phillip Osborne

Phillip "Ozzie" Osborne

Amherst, MA – Phillip "Ozzie" L. Osborne, born in 1939 in Everett, Massachusetts, was the son of Arthur Sr. and Grace (Kerrigan) Osborne. He passed away on March 8, 2026.< ...

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 …