All Obituaries

June 19, 2018 David L. Farrow ORANGE- David L. Farrow, 62, of Maynard Street, died June 16, 2018 at the University of Massachusetts Memorial Healthcare Campus in Worcester. Born in Waltham on October 8, 1955, he was a son of Kenneth J. and Barbara (Dean) Farrow and grew up in Ayer, graduating from Ayer High School. David married Winifred “Winnie” (Daugherty) on August 29, 1998 and enjoyed almost 20 years of marriage. David made a career in the United States Army and served...

June 14, 2018 Arthur H. Cleveland III ORANGE- Arthur H. Cleveland III, 74, of Cheney Street, died early Thursday morning, June 14, 2018 at Heywood Hospital in Gardner. Born in Worcester on December 22, 1943, he was a son of Arthur H. Jr. and Barbara (Shea) Cleveland and grew up in Orange, graduating from Ralph C. Mahar Regional School in 1961. In 1964, Arthur married Judy (Lincoln) and they have enjoyed 54 years together. Arthur had worked for Precision Tool and Grinding for a number of...

June 12, 2018 Joyce E. Sinclair ATHOL- Joyce E. (Bevis) Sinclair, 83, of Laurel Street, died early Monday, June 11, 2018 at Quabbin Valley Healthcare in Athol. Born in Athol on August 15, 1934 to Ruth (Stone) and Alvah Bevis, she graduated from Athol High School in 1952. Joyce married William Sinclair on November 12, 1955. Employed by the Town of Athol in the Public Works office for many years, she retired in 1998. Joyce had previously worked for the Swift River Box Company, and was a...

June 16, 2018 Donald Ainsworth ORANGE — Donald “Spin” Ainsworth of Orange, MA passed away on June 5, 2018. His life was dedicated to his passions for family, music, railroading, good food and his huge community of friends. Don was born on July 26, 1926 to George and Irene (Hause) Ainsworth of Athol. His father gave him the nickname Spin because after work, George would be greeted by little Don asking “Can we go for a spin?” Spin’s father owned the first...

June 6, 2018 Linda M. Brown ORANGE- Linda M. (Cornwell) Brown, 71, of West Main Street, died Tuesday, June 5, 2018 at Wachusett Manor Nursing Home in Gardner. Born in Orange on May 19, 1947, she was a daughter of Earl Sr. and Shirley (Kidder) Cornwell and graduated from New Salem Academy in 1965. Linda married her high school sweetheart, Harry Brown Sr., a few days after graduation and they would spend just a few days short of their 53rd wedding anniversary. After graduation, Linda...

June 14, 2018 Dana A. Testa ERVING - Dana Anthony Testa, 69, passed away unexpectedly on June 4th, while at his home. Dana retired from the L.S. Starret Company in 2014 after 45 years of service.  Dana, predeceased by his beloved parents, Anthony "Gene" and Medora (Jolin) Testa, was born in Hartford, CT on August 6, 1948. He graduated from Ralph C. Mahar Regional High School in Orange on June 2, 1967. Dana loved his family, friends and coworkers deeply. He had a passion...

June 3, 2018 Shane A. Fugere ORANGE- Shane A. Fugere, 27, of Butterworth Road, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 29, 2018. Born in Northampton on September 12, 1990, he was a son of David R. and Katherine (Puckey) and grew up in the Athol Orange area and attended Ralph c. Mahar Regional School. Shane was currently working for the Gelinas Companies and the Boiler Room Grill, both in Orange. Shane enjoyed dancing and cooking, but most of all, making all those he came in touch with to...

May 26, 2018 Kent H. Dumas PHILLIPSTON- Kent H. Dumas, a consummate educator, public servant, devoted family man and friend, passed away at the age of seventy six, in Port St. Lucie, Florida on May 19, 2018 with his loving wife by his side. Kent was born October 10, 1941 to former Athol Band Director, the late Ray H. Dumas and the late Gertrude A. (Duval) Dumas; he lived in Athol throughout his early school years where he formed lifelong friendships with his graduating class of 1959. His...

May 20, 2018 Stephen F. Witkowski ORANGE- Stephen F. “Red” Witkowski, 56, of Hayden Street, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, May 16, 2018 from injuries sustained in an accident on Route 2 in Templeton. Born in Hudson on August 1, 1961, he was a son of the late Frances and Genavie (Benway) Witkowski and grew up in Hudson and Clinton. Red worked along with his father and grandfather for many years doing auto recycling at Clinton Auto Sales before going into business for...

May 17, 2018 Beverly M. Serre ROYALSTON- Beverly M. ( Lefrancois) Serre, 76, passed away at Baldwinville Nursing Home May 14, 2018. Beverly was the daughter of Harvey and Ethel Lefrancois and wife of Ralph A. Serre, who passed away in 2016. Beverly was raised in Orange and attended Ralph C. Mahar Regional School. Beveryly had worked at Cass Games and Athol Memorial Hospital for 25 years as a CNA. Beverly enjoyed her family and friends. She also loved York Beach, Maine, going on mystery...