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MURPHY, Daniel Francis "Dan" 84, of Naples Florida. Formerly of New Seabury, Mashpee MA, Hollis NH, Nashua NH, Woburn MA and Cambridge MA passed away on October 13, 2023. Beloved husband of his predeceased wife Rita M. Murphy. Devoted father of Stephen and his wife Debbie of Portsmouth, RI, Lynn and her husband Ed of Naples, FL, Gary and his wife Kristen of Westford, MA and David and his wife Amy of Scituate, MA. Loving Da/Grandpa to Matthew, Jack, Olivia, Caroline, Amanda, Kaitlin, Maggie, Luke, Allie, Charlie & Tessie. Predeceased by his grandson Jake, sister Ann Fennelly and her husband Joe. Also loving uncle to many nieces and nephews. It is with heavy hearts that we announce...

The world lost a bright, generous spirit when Phyllis Theresa Carbone passed away on July 23, 2023. Born on June 25, 1932, in Gardner, MA, Phyllis lived a compassionate and thoughtful life, rooted in her devotion to her family, friends, and faith. A long-time resident of East Longmeadow, Massachusetts, she was a pillar of her community and an inspiration to all who knew her. Phyllis dedicated 30 fulfilling years of her life to her profession as an electrolysis, garnering respect and admiration from her clients and colleagues. She was a woman of faith, an active parishioner at St. Michaels in East Long Meadow, and a generous supporter of the ASPA. Her hobbies included playing bingo, feeding...

Tricia Lee (Knight) Deloge, 50, died Tuesday, July 4, 2023, of an undetermined illness at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston. Calling hours for Tricia will be held on Saturday, July 8, 2023, from 2:00-5:00 p.m. in the Mack Funeral Home, 105 Central Street, Gardner, MA 01440. A private graveside service will be held at a later date. To view the full obituary please visit www.mackfamilyfh.com

Hubbardston, MA- Tricia Lee (Knight) Deloge, 50, died Tuesday, July 4, 2023, of an undetermined illness at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston. Calling hours for Tricia will be held on Saturday, July 8, 2023, from 2:00-5:00 p.m. in the Mack Funeral Home, 105 Central Street, Gardner, MA 01440. A private graveside service will be held at a later date. To view the full obituary please visit www.mackfamilyfh.com

Amherst and formerly of Athol -Mary J. (Colton) Maciacius, 96, died Sunday, May 29, 2022 at her home with her daughter at her side. She was the wife of the late Leon Anthony Maciacius; and sister of the late William R Colton of Naperville, Illinois. Mary leaves her daughter, Anne Shanks and her husband Alister Robertson Shanks of Northampton, MA; two granddaughters, Lee Ann Kingsley and her husband Mark Kingsley of Los Angeles, CA and Allison Cwalinski and her husband Nick Popowich of WIlliamsburg, MA; brother, Richard Colton and his wife Barbara Colton of Melbourne, FL and sister Margaret Coty of Amherst, now Mashpee, MA; plus many nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. Mary...

Joanne (Schulte) Berard, 69, passed away on Thursday, February, 24, 2022. She was born in Gloversville, NY on October 31, 1952, daughter of the late William & Penny (Wager) Schulte. Joanne was raised on Lake Whalom in Lunenburg, MA. She later on became the 1st woman firefighter for the town of Townsend, MA and dispatched for them as well. She had a love for horseback riding, nature, animals, family, and had a very strong faith in God. Her greatest gift to her family was the teaching that "You are to love people where they are and not where you want them to be". She is survived by her seven children, Penny, Arza, Megan, Joshua, Andrew, Christina, and Valentina; twenty-one grandchildren;...

Fred Chmura fell asleep in death on January 1st at home with family after a long battle with Lewy Body dementia. He was raised in Easthampton, MA along with his older brother Ted and sister Frances. Fred (Fredzio) was raised by parents of Polish descent, John & Stella Chmura. He graduated from Easthampton High School and participated in several sporting events. His hometown of Easthampton always held a special place in his heart and he treasured working with children with disabilities for three years at Whitebrook Middle School. While living in Easthampton, he wed Laura, his "peachy pie" who became his wife of 45 years. Afterwards, Fred and Laura moved to Athol, MA where Fred spent 25...

GARDNER, MA- Melvin M. Elliott, 34, passed away on Wednesday, December 22, 2021 at Heywood Hospital in Gardner. Melvin was born in Holyoke on June 12, 1987, son of Girard and Clara Elliott of Jeffersonville, VT. He graduated high school from the Grafton MA Job Corps . He enlisted in the Massachusetts Army National Guard and completed basic training at Fort Benning, GA. He was stationed in Greenfield MA National Guard barracks until his service separation. He worked in the private security field in MA and NH and as a commercial truck driver. Melvin is survived by a daughter, Ava Baribault-Elliott of Jeffersonville, VT; fianc?, Shauna Willey of Gardner; adoptive parents, Girard and Clara...

On August 9th, 2021 Heaven gained another angel. Isabel Mallet, best known as "Izzy" to her friends, and "Nana" to her family, has been reunited with her loving husband Joseph (best known as "P-2") in the life after this one. Born in Osceola, NY on February 16th, 1933 to father Andrew B. Burke and mother Francis Ninabelle Prosser, Isabel was one of ten children. Her children and grandchildren (and great grandchildren!) will always fondly remember her stories of growing up in one of the most rural parts of America. These stories always brought a sense of perspective to how much we truly take for granted sometimes. After high school, Isabel took a job at Griffiss Airforce Base in Rome, NY,...

Hopkinton-Thomas Miller, 89, of Hopkinton, formerly of Athol passed away peacefully Saturday May 15 at his home after a long struggle with cancer. Tom was born in Athol on November 19, 1932 to the late Perley "Bill" Miller and the late Agnes (Horrigan) Miller. He grew up in Athol, graduating in the class of 1949, after which he entered the Air Force. He served for several years in flight support during the Korean War while stationed in Japan. After the service, he went back to college at Fitchburg State, earning a degree in education. In 1968, he finished his Master's Degree in History. For the majority of his career, he worked as a history teacher and then as an Assistant Principal at...

Floyd LaFountain, 65, of Athol, passed away Wednesday, May 5, 2021 in UMASS Hospital, Worcester. Floyd was born in Greenfield on January 27, 1956 to the late Victor B. LaFountain and the late Henrietta (Webster) LaFountain. He grew up in Las Vegas, NV and Athol. He worked for many years as a tire technician at Pete's Tire Barn and also opened Floyd's Day & Night Tire. He loved muscle cars like the mustang and classic cars. He was especially proud of his 1968 Ford Fairlane. He enjoyed watching car shows; Gunsmoke was his favorite, and the Three Stooges. The Wizard of Oz was his favorite movie. He looked forward to watching Street Outlaws each week. Floyd enjoyed spending time with...

Donald W. Fellows, 88, of Athol, passed away Wednesday, May 5, 2021 in Bay State Hospital, Springfield. Mr. Fellow was born on May 3, 1933 in Gardner, MA to the late Guy W. Fellow and the late Josephine M. (King) Fellows. He grew up in Orange and graduated from Orange High School with the Class of 1951 and has resided in Athol since 1959. He served in the U. S. Navy during the Korean War as a Sonarman from 1951 - 1955. He the Good Conduct Medal, China Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Korean Service Medal, United Nations Service Medal and was most proud of the Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation that was bestowed upon his entire ship, the DD689. Mr. Fellows worked...

ATHOL- Joseph Francis Superchi, 59 of Athol, passed away on Sunday, April 25, 2021 at Baystate Hospital in Springfield. Joe was born in Athol on March 16, 1962 to Thomas and Evelyn (Robichaud) Superchi. He attended Athol schools and received his GED from Greenfield Community College in 1980. Joe worked as a carpenter for the Springfield Carpenters Union for ten years. In 1990 Joe was in a motorcycle accident that left him with a head injury and in a wheelchair, after a long recovery he lived with his sister, Theresa. Joe didn't give up, he enjoyed taking photos with his camera, going birding, riding his bike and working in his woodworking shop, also getting a great massage. He was a member...

ATHOL- Joseph Francis Superchi, 59 of Athol, passed away on Sunday, April 25, 2021 at Baystate Hospital in Springfield. Joe was born in Athol on March 16, 1962 to Thomas and Evelyn (Robichaud) Superchi. He attended Athol schools and received his GED from Greenfield Community College in 1980. Joe worked as a carpenter for the Springfield Carpenters Union for ten years. In 1990 Joe was in a motorcycle accident that left him with a head injury and in a wheelchair, after a long recovery he lived with his sister, Theresa. Joe didn't give up, he enjoyed taking photos with his camera, going birding, riding his bike and working in his woodworking shop, also getting a great massage. He was a member...

ORANGE - On Saturday, April 3rd, 2021, Allen Doubleday, loving father of two children, passed away at the age of 87. Allen was born on May 5, 1933 in Dana, MA (now the Quabbin Reservoir), the son of the late Charles and Edna (Peterson) Doubleday. He graduated New Salem Academy and following school served overseas in Germany during the Korean War. After being honorably discharged he returned home to Orange, MA where he opened his machine shop that he ran for over 35 years on South Main St. in Orange. Allen had a passion for problem solving, during his years machining he created unique solutions to fix others equipment and invent items for use in his everyday life. He loved being...

Valida M. Smith, 89, died Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at Alliance Health in Baldwinville after an illness. She leaves her sister, Pauline Foster of Glade Valley, NC and several nieces and nephews. Valida is predeceased by two brothers, Dominey J. Smith Jr and Larry E. Smith and a sister, Rita LaFountain. She was born in Ellenberg Depot, NY on September 18, 1931 a daughter of the late Dominey J and Laura I. (Forrette) Smith. She was a graduate of Ellenberg Central High School, the class of 1949. She worked as a Foreign Export Coordinator for HP in Westminster, retiring in 1992. Valida was a member of the Orange Senior Center and the King James Court Tenant Association. Her funeral services will...

Lisa (Stone) Patient, 57 of Athol, passed away peacefully, Saturday, March 27, 2021 in the Rose Monahan Home, Worcester. She was born in Athol, on November 3, 1963, the daughter of the late Richard Stone and the late Margaret (Godin) Stone. Lisa grew up in Athol and graduated from Athol High School with the Class of 1981. Lisa worked at Cornerstone Insurance for many years and also drove school bus for Merrifield for a couple of years. She adored time spent with her family and grandchildren, enjoyed motorcycle rides with her husband Steve and camping trips with family and friends. She leaves her husband of 37 years Steven Patient; two sons, Deryk Patient and his wife Brittany of Athol,...

Lisa (Stone) Patient, 57 of Athol, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 27, 2021 in the Rose Monahan Hospice Home, Worcester. She was born in Athol, on November 3, 1963, the daughter of the late Richard Stone and the late Margaret (Godin) Stone. Lisa grew up in Athol and graduated from Athol High School with the Class of 1981. Lisa worked at Cornerstone Insurance for many years, she also drove school bus for Merrifield for a couple of years. She adored time spent with her family and grandchildren, enjoyed motorcycle rides with her husband Steve and camping trips with family and friends. She leaves her husband of 37 years Steven Patient; two sons, Deryk Patient and his wife Brittany...

Eleanor C. (Godish) Gregg, 98, passed away Wednesday, March 17, 2021 at Quabbin Valley Healthcare in Athol. She was born in Athol on March 4, 1923; daughter of the late Frank and Anna (Vincent) Godish. She graduated Athol High School in Athol in 1941 and graduated Nursing School at Worcester City Hospital in 1945. She was one of the first nurses hired at Athol Memorial Hospital and worked there from its opening in 1950 until her retirement. She kept her nursing license active until she was 89, volunteering at blood pressure and flu shot clinics. Eleanor was a life-long care giver. She cared for many family members in their final years, including her mother, husband, brothers, and aunts....

Karene Eve (Deveney) Davis, 78 of Athol, passed peacefully with family by her side on Sunday, March 14, 2021. She was born in Greenfield, on January 26, 1943, the daughter of the late Joseph Edward Deveney and the late Jacqueline Mary (McKinnon) Deveney. She grew up in Greenfield and Athol and graduated from Athol High School with the class of 1961. Karene worked as a supervisor at Digital Corporation for many years. After retiring she worked for the Fernald School in Templeton and Flowerland in Athol. She enjoyed a variety of crafts, one being painting, leaving behind memorable treasures for her family. Bingo and playing cards were another one of her favorite pastimes. She's known for...