All Obituaries

Wayne R. Hurlburt Jr. ORANGE- Wayne R. Hurlburt Jr., 54, of East Main Street, died unexpectedly at home on August 8, 2019 after being stricken ill. Born in Athol on December 20, 1964, he was a son of Wayne R. Hurlburt Sr. and Jean (Sawin). Wayne had worked at the Rodney Hunt Company in Orange as a welder. There are no calling hours or services scheduled. Witty's Funeral Home, 158 South Main Street, Orange, is assisting the family. You may offer your sympathy online at...

Raymond W. Hamel ATHOL- Raymond William Hamel, 25, of Crescent Street and formerly of Orange, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, August 7, 2019 while visiting Cape Cod. Born in Lowell on December 16, 1993, he was a son of Leo Hamel III and Brenda (Jennings) and grew up in the Athol- Orange area and graduated from Athol High School. He was an All Star athlete in school. Raymond has worked the past 5 years as a professional painter and did subcontracting for Raymour and Flannigan . Loved by...

Daniel J. Gilmore OWLS HEAD, MAINE-  Daniel John Gilmore, 68, died Monday, August 5, 2019 at his home in Owls Head, Maine. Daniel was born in Athol, Massachusetts April 4, 1951. He was the son of the late Donald Hall Gilmore and Althea Marie (Mckenna) Gilmore.He was educated in local schools and graduated from Ralph C. Mahar Regional School in 1969. He received his B.S. in mechanical engineering from Central New England College. He was a veteran, serving in the United States Army...

Annette M. Hagie ATHOL-  We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Annette M. Hagie at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield on August 1, 2019. She passed away peacefully with family at her side. Born at Athol Memorial Hospital on December 12, 1958, she was a daughter of Joseph Leo and Esther (Laford) Boudreau and graduated from Athol high school class of 1977, as well as attending Mount Wachusett Communty College in Gardner for medical billing & coding. Annette worked...

Elaine M. Adams ATHOL- Elaine M. (Parmenter) Adams, 90, of Silver Lake Street, died Tuesday, July 30, 2019 at Quabbin Valley Healthcare in Athol. Born in Orange on August 10, 1928, she was a daughter of the late Albert Sr. and Mildred (Sibley) Parmenter and grew up in Orange, graduating from Orange High School in 1946. Following graduation, Elaine worked as a telephone operator in Orange for several years before starting a family. Elaine was married to Robert D. Adams. After her break...

John A. Aukstikalnis NORTH ORANGE- John A. Aukstikalnis “Poppy”, 81, died peacefully at his home on the morning of Sunday, July 28, 2019, surrounded by his family. He was the son of the late John and Margaret Aukstikalnis. Born in Athol, he lived his entire life locally, residing the majority of his life at the family home in North Orange. John graduated from Athol High School in 1955 and served in the United States Army for 3 years before attending Worcester Polytechnic...

Garry G. Fisher ATHOL- Garry G. Fisher, 65, of Grove Street, died July 26, 2019 at home following an illness. Born in Tewksbury on September 21, 1953, he was a son of the late George and Margaret (Dwelly) Fisher and grew up in Athol, graduating from Athol High School in 1971. Following high school, Garry enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and served during Vietnam before his honorable discharge. He had earned a National Defense Service medal. Garry then went to work for Willhite...

Kathleen M. Cray ORANGE- On the night of July 17, 2019 at 10:15 p.m., Kathleen M. “Kathy” Cray passed away peacefully at the age of 56. Born in Holyoke on May 2, 1963, she was a daughter of John and Frances (Skiba) Cray. Kathy was an active member of Mission Covenant Church in Orange and a regular at the ceramics class at Ludlow Senior Center. Kathy was very loved by everyone who has ever met her, and has touched the lives of many. She is survived by her mother, Frances...

James E. Feehan ORANGE- James E. Feehan, 88, of Mechanic Street and formerly of Rhode Island, died July 16, 2019 at Heywood Hospital in Gardner. Born on July 27, 1930, he was a son of James L. and Gerturde A. (McLaughlin) Feehan and grew up in Rhode Island and was a graduate of the University of Rhode Island with a degree in Electrical Engineering. James was a US Air Force veteran, having served 4 years. Previously employed by Texas Instruments, James was Owner and President of JEF...

Robert L. Shufelt Sr. ORANGE- Robert L. Shufelt Sr., 73, of Battle Street, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 14, 2019 at Heywood Hospital in Gardner, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Barton, Vermont on August 11, 1945, he was a son of the late Leonard W. and Bertha E. (Baldwin) Shufelt and grew up and attended schools in Barton. Robert moved to Orange where he met Ruth (Fournier) and married her in 1974. They have enjoyed their 45 years of marriage. Robert worked many jobs...