Obituaries

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 …

Judith L. Stevens

Judith L. (Oja) Stevens

ATHOL, MA – Judith L. (Oja) Stevens, 78, of School Street, died peacefully at home on Tuesday, March 31, 2026 surrounded by her loving husband and family.

Born in Troy, New Hampshi …

Joan E. Burnett

Joan E. (Carey) Burnett

NEW SALEM, MA – Joan E. (Carey) Burnett, 90, of Moosehorn Road, died peacefully on Saturday, March 28, 2026 surrounded by loved ones.

Born in the Moore's Corner section of Leve …

Kelly Dunkle

Kelly Dunkle

Athol, MA – NYC Night club legend Kelly Dunkle was born on September 03, 1942 in Butler, PA. Her father was Orville Dunkle her mother was Lulu Dunkle. Kelly grew up with her siblings Phyllis, Denny, and …

Paul D. Ignaszewski

Paul D. Ignaszewski

Athol, MA – Paul D. Ignaszewski, 96, of Athol, MA., passed away peacefully on March 23, 2026. Paul was born on November 30, 1929, in Burlington, Vermont to the late Clyde J. and Lois (Turner) Ign …

Sharon L. Sherman

Sharon L. Sherman

Athol, MA – With a twinkle in her eye and an infectious laugh that could light up a room, Sharon Leah Sherman, born on December 26, 1950, in Vancouver, Washington, completed her earthly journey on …

Margaret Lloyd

Margaret Lloyd

Morrisville, VT – Margaret Sanders Lloyd, affectionately known as "Peg," passed away peacefully on March 16, 2026, at the age of 80. Born July 3, 1945, in Morrisville, VT, to Willard and Hel …

Phillip R. Leger

Phillip R. Leger

ATHOL, MA – Phillip R. Leger, 84, of Daniel Hays Highway, died on Wednesday March 18, 2026 at the University of Massachusetts Memorial Medical Center in Worcester.

He was born in Fitchbur …