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Joyce A. (Patterson) Dorow


ATHOL- Joyce A. (Patterson) Dorow, 83, of Chestnut Hill Avenue, died early Tuesday morning, June 18, 2024 at Heywood Hospital in Gardner.Born in Keene, New Hampshire on April 18, 1941, she was the daughter of Lawrence and Loretta Patterson and grew up in Keene, moving to Massachusetts as a teenager. She graduated from Orange High School.In 1963, Joyce married her sweetheart, Arthur L. Dorow, and they have enjoyed over 50 years of marriage.Joyce had worked for the Sisters of the...

ATHOL- Joyce A. (Patterson) Dorow, 83, of Chestnut Hill Avenue, died early Tuesday morning, June 18, 2024 at Heywood Hospital in Gardner.Born in Keene, New Hampshire on April 18, 1941, she was...

Roy P. Nilson


PETERSHAM- Roy Paul Nilson of Petersham, Massachusetts, aged 77, died peacefully at his son's home on Father's Day, June 16, 2024, surrounded by family and loved ones.He is survived by his children, grandchildren, and many loving friends.Roy had a long and rich career, during the first 30 years of which he served as a journalist, editor and systems analyst for the Worcester Telegram and Gazette. In 1975, he received the annual Master Reporter award from the New England...

PETERSHAM- Roy Paul Nilson of Petersham, Massachusetts, aged 77, died peacefully at his son's home on Father's Day, June 16, 2024, surrounded by family and loved ones.He is...

Michael A. Sinclair


ORANGE- Michael A. Sinclair, 64, of Daniel Shays Highway, passed away due to complications from recent surgery to help him with his cancer fight, on Saturday, June 15, 2024 at St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester. Mike had fought a courageous battle since being recently diagnosed with lung cancer.Born in Athol on April 27, 1960, he was the son of William and Joyce (Bevis) Sinclair and grew up in Athol, attending Athol schools and graduating from Athol High School in 1978.Mike had worked on...

ORANGE- Michael A. Sinclair, 64, of Daniel Shays Highway, passed away due to complications from recent surgery to help him with his cancer fight, on Saturday, June 15, 2024 at St. Vincent Hospital...

Richard A. Cook


ORANGE- Richard A. “Dickie” Cook, 66, of Orange, MA and formerly of Lowell, MA, beloved father and grandfather, died Friday evening, June 14, 2024 at Charlene Manor in Greenfield, surrounded by loved ones.Born in Lowell on November 23, 1957, he was the son of Leon and Marian (Weart) Cook and graduated from the Greater Lowell Vocational School where he had played on the football team.Dickie was employed for 20 years at Ceric Fabrication and had previously worked for...

ORANGE- Richard A. “Dickie” Cook, 66, of Orange, MA and formerly of Lowell, MA, beloved father and grandfather, died Friday evening, June 14, 2024 at Charlene Manor in Greenfield,...

Thomas A. Barnes


ORANGE- Thomas A. Barnes, 79, of Prentiss Street, died peacefully at home early Wednesday morning, June 12, 2024 following an illness, with his wife at his side.Born in Greenfield on July 24, 1944, he was the son of Bernard and Thelma M. (Richardson) Barnes and started his life living in Northfield before his family moved to Orange. He graduated Tech School in 1962.In 1984, Thomas married Sherry (Recos) and have enjoyed 40 years of marriage.Thomas worked a few years in...

ORANGE- Thomas A. Barnes, 79, of Prentiss Street, died peacefully at home early Wednesday morning, June 12, 2024 following an illness, with his wife at his side.Born in Greenfield on July 24,...

Ernest P. Buccaroni


ATHOL- Ernest P. Buccaroni, 87, of Roosevelt Aveue, died Wednesday evening, June 12, 2024 at Heywood Hospital in Gardner.Born on November 23, 1936 in Bronx, New York, he was the son of Ernesto and Josephine (Pangaro) Buccaroni and grew up in New York, moving to Massachusetts at age 29.Ernest earned several degrees as a Fireman Engineer from Lowell University and Worcester State.In 1992, Ernest married Katherine (Napier) and he and his “Little Kathy” enjoyed 32 years of...

ATHOL- Ernest P. Buccaroni, 87, of Roosevelt Aveue, died Wednesday evening, June 12, 2024 at Heywood Hospital in Gardner.Born on November 23, 1936 in Bronx, New York, he was the son of Ernesto...

Brenda J. Marden


ATHOL- Brenda J. Marden, 50, formerly of Gibson Drive, died on Saturday, June 8, 2024 at the University of Massachusetts Memorial Medical Center in Worcester.Born in Van Nuys, California on March 21, 1974, she was the daughter of Herbert P. and Carol (Flagg) Marden and lived in California until age 5 and then moved to the North Quabbin region of Massachusetts where she graduated from Ralph C. Mahar Regional School in 1992.Following high school, Brenda worked various jobs and enjoyed...

ATHOL- Brenda J. Marden, 50, formerly of Gibson Drive, died on Saturday, June 8, 2024 at the University of Massachusetts Memorial Medical Center in Worcester.Born in Van Nuys, California on...

Jeannette A. (Ward) Dery


ORANGE- Jeannette A. (Ward) Dery, 96, of Red Brook Lane, died early Sunday morning, June 2, 2024 at Athol Hospital.Born in Marlborough on October 21, 1927, she was the daughter of George and Laura (Dutilley) Ward and graduated from Marlborough High School.Jeannette was married to Richard A. Dery Sr., who died on May 18, 2001. She had worked at the Dery Drive-In on East Main Street for many years.Family was of the up most importance to Jeannette and she cherished her time with all of...

ORANGE- Jeannette A. (Ward) Dery, 96, of Red Brook Lane, died early Sunday morning, June 2, 2024 at Athol Hospital.Born in Marlborough on October 21, 1927, she was the daughter of George and...

Ernest R. "Ernie" Saucier


LEOMINSTER- Ernest Roy Saucier, 96, passed peacefully on May 23, 2024 at Quabbin Valley Healthcare.“Ernie” was born on April 8, 1928 and lived in Leominster, MA most of his life.He attended St. Cecilia’s School and St. Bernard’s High School, and upon graduation worked as a bookkeeper at Fort Devens.In 1946, Ernie enlisted in the U.S. Army, working with officers as a finance clerk in Manila, Philippines to assist with post-WWII efforts before the Peace...

LEOMINSTER- Ernest Roy Saucier, 96, passed peacefully on May 23, 2024 at Quabbin Valley Healthcare.“Ernie” was born on April 8, 1928 and lived in Leominster, MA most of his life.He...

Rose M. (Jewett) Britt


STERLING- Rose M. (Jewett) Britt, 86, of Campground Road and formerly of Red Brook Lane in Orange, died on Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at home surrounded by loved ones.Born Montague on May 30, 1937, she was the daughter of William and Louise (Reed) Jewett and lived most of her life in the North Quabbin area.She was married to Donald Britt for 66 years until his death on October 30, 2023.A homemaker most of her life, Rose had worked for the N. D. Cass Company, the J. F. McElwain Shore Shop...

STERLING- Rose M. (Jewett) Britt, 86, of Campground Road and formerly of Red Brook Lane in Orange, died on Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at home surrounded by loved ones.Born Montague on May 30, 1937,...

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