All Obituaries

April 11, 2024 Claire A. Allen ATHOL- Claire A. (Noel)(Goupil)(Shute) Allen, 86, of Pinedale Avenue,died peacefully early Thursday morning, April 11, 2024 at the Rose Monahan Hospice House in Worcester. Born in Orange on November 7, 1937, she was the daughter of Charles E. Noel Sr. and Beatrice (Bushee) Noel and grew up in the Tully section of Orange and graduated from Orange High School in 1954. Claire had been married to David Goupil, Ernest Shute and lastly, Dennis Allen. Claire had...

ORANGE- Chris Boyle, beloved father and husband, passed away on April 11, 2024 at home. Chris led a life of unwavering dedication to his family, a steadfast commitment to the land he cherished, and a love for nature's enduring beauty. A private service will be followed by a celebration of life at a later time (date to be announced). Colin and Nancy truly appreciate all the reaching out-the love and support. Chris was truly a great man who was loved and admired by many. He stayed solid...

PHILLIPSTON- Donn K. Clifford, 74, of Barre Road, died on Wednesday, April 10, 2024 at Heywood Hospital in Gardner. Born in Gardner on August 15, 1949, he was the son of Robert Clifford Sr. and Virginia (Mann) Clifford and graduated from the Narragansett Regional School in Templeton with the Class of 1967. Donn had worked at Steel Fab, C & W Fabricators and Fitchburg Welding. Active in the Town of Phillipston, Donn served on the Finance Committee as well as on the Board of...

ATHOL- Judith A. “Judie” (Carroll) Chamberlain, 84, of Roosevelt Avenue, passed on April 9,2024 at home with loved ones at her side. Born in the Cochituate neighborhood of Wayland on April 4, 1940, she was the daughter of Emery H. and Lois (Treadwell) Carroll and grew up in Wayland, graduating in 1958. In 1963, Judie married Ronald Chamberlain and they celebrated their 60th anniversary in 2023. Always a hard worker, Judie had worked for the Visiting Nurse Association, worked 6...

ATHOL- Mark Anderson Jr., a tire technician at Original Tires, died unexpectedly on Sunday, April 7th 2024, at the young age of 33. Markie is survived by his father, Mark Anderson Sr.; predeceased by his mother Colleen Anderson; survived by his sister and brother Killian and Spencer Anderson; predeceased by his daughter Lillian; survived by his sons Kobie, Brayden and Mark III; his fiance Rebecca Deleo; his step-son Jacob Deleo; his son Brayden’s mother Sofia Grenier and many...

WINCHENDON- Robert Hale Willard, 87, of Joslin Road, died Saturday afternoon, April 6, 2024 at home following an illness, with his son Jacob at his side. Born in Athol on April 18, 1936, he was the son of Leon and Dorothy Willard and grew up in Athol, graduating from Athol High School in 1954. Robert was a member of the Army ROTC and went to college at Northeastern University. Robert was a self employed insurance salesman for many years. A resident of Marblehead, Robert has lived in...

PETERSHAM- Doris Ora (Russell) Caouette (82) of Petersham, MA passed away on April 4, 2024, after a yearlong battle with cancer. She was born in Gardner in 1941 to Clarence and Mabel (Cutler) Russell. Dorrie graduated from Mahar Regional High School in 1959, before going to work as an Operating Room Tech Nurse in Athol Hospital. Dorrie married Richard Caouette in 1966, and they resided in Petersham for their 53 years together. She “retired” from nursing to raise her family in...

ORANGE- Madeline (Hamilton) Donelan, 91, of Orange passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 3, 2024, in her home surrounded by her children. Madeline was born and raised in Orange by her loving parents, Bessie and George Hamilton, along with her sisters, Arlene, Evelyn, Sylvia, and Marjorie. She graduated from Orange High     School in 1950 but not before meeting the love of her life, James Donelan. She married Jim and together they raised nine children, celebrating 49...

MYRTLE BEACH, SC- John J. Perry, also known as “P”, died on April 3, 2024 at Grand Strand Hospital, South Carolina, at the age of 50. He was born in Athol on January 28, 1974. John leavers behind his father Laurence Perry and his wife Gisele of Orange, his mother Sharon Perry and partner Andrew Calvi of Orange;  also two sisters, Connie Perry of Orange and Jessie Burnett and husband Jeremy of Athol. A son, Daine Perry, and daughter Reese Perry, both of North Carolina....

HINSDALE, NH- Raymond C. “Bud” Hildreth Jr., 92, formerly of Hinsdale, NH, died on March 31, 2024 in Tampa, FL. Born in Brattleboro, VT on August 12, 1931, he was the son of Raymond C. Hildreth Sr. and Mabel C. (Johnson) Hildreth and grew up in Hinsdale, NH, graduating from Hinsdale High School and from the University of New Hampshire. Bud had lived in Hinsdale and Franklin, NH, Detroit, MI, and Newington, CT for many years before moving to Florida. His memories of growing up...