Obituaries

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 …

Michael Lefrancois

Michael Lefrancois

Athol, MA – Michael Paul Lefrancois entered the presence of his Lord and Savior on June 6, 2026, at the age of 64 after a battle with cancer.

Born on May 2, 1962, Mike lived a life mark …

Doris J. Steinbach

Doris J. Steinbach

Athol, MA – Doris Janet (McCarthy) Steinbach was born in Albany, New York May 12, 1930, to Bess and James McCarthy.

Doris grew up as a Roman Catholic in St. Anne's Parish in the &qu …

Robert W. Carey Sr.

Robert W. Carey Sr.

SHUTESBURY, MA – Robert W. "Bob" Carey Sr., 85, of Lakeview Road, died early Wednesday morning, June 17, 2026 at the University of Massachusetts Medical Center Campus in Worcester after …

Wayne D. Duda

Wayne D. Duda

ORANGE, MA – Wayne Dominick Duda, 75, of Orange, Massachusetts, died Monday morning, June 15, 2026, at his home following a period of declining health.

Wayne was born on April 14, 1951, in B …

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.