All Obituaries

ATHOL- Margaret E. “Peggy” (Fitzgerald) Liversage, 85, of West Royalston Road, died early Sunday morning, May 5, 2024 at the Gardner Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Gardner. Born in Cambridge on May 19, 1938, she was the daughter of Michael and Claire (Gutro) Fitzgerald, and grew up in Dracut. One to never get discouraged, especially after losing an eye in 1976, Peggy was upbeat and enjoyed caring for her family and was especially fond of grandson Michael and great...

ORANGE- Eric K. Powling, 52, of Cheney Street, died unexpectedly at home on Saturday, April 27, 2024 after being stricken ill. Born in Greenfield on February 15, 1972, he was the son of Lewis and Kay (Matthews) Powling and grew up in Wendell and Orange. Eric attended school in Wendell and later graduated from Pioneer Valley Regional School in Northfield in 1990. Eric did dog training and built computers. Eric loved his dogs, as well as reptiles and antiques. Survivors include his...

NAPERVILLE, IL- Paul A. Melanson, 51, died on April 22, 2024 in Naperville. Born in Somerville, Massachusetts on February 23, 1973, he was the son of Leo and Helen (Lavoie) Melanson. Paul was a line cook for several restaurants for many years. Survivors include his sister, Rachel Porter and her husband Dan of Orange, MA; a niece, Brittany Porter of Millers Falls, MA; and his best friend and roommate, Mike Toomey of Naperville, IL. Paul was predeceased by his mother on December 28, 2013...

BLUFFTON, OH- Forrest John Clingerman, 52, passed away April 21, 2024, at his home in Ohio. Forrest was born January 29, 1972 in Terre Haute, IN, to parents John and Claire (Spaulding) Clingerman. He grew up in the midwest but came to the east coast as a young person with his family. Forrest graduated from Deerfield Academy, in Deerfield, MA in 1989. He then received his bachelors from Augustana College in Rock Island, Illinois in 1994. It was at Augustana, where he met his wife of 29...

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 on June 1, 2024 from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the Colonial Hotel, 625 Betty Spring Road, Gardner. Colin and Nancy truly appreciate all the reaching out-the love and support. Chris was truly a...

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...

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...