All Obituaries

WENDELL- Theodore E. “Ted” Lewis, 91, of West Street, died on Thursday morning, June 10, 2021 at Charlene Manor in Greenfield. Born in Hartford, CT on October 10, 1929, he was the son of Arthur and Inez (French) Lewis. Ted grew up in Wendell and graduated from New Salem Academy. Upon graduation, Ted served honorably in the United States Navy, including in the Korean Conflict. Ted married the girl next door, Marjorie (Powling) Lewis, who predeceased him in 1999. For many years Ted...

SHUTESBURY - Gerald R. Carey, Sr. (1930 – 2021) Born in Leverett 91 years ago, passed away on June 8th with family at his side.  He was the son of the late Raymond and Gertrude Carey.  He will be greatly missed by his huge family.  Gerry was one of seven children, and also had seven children with his wife of almost 67 years, Charlotte. He leaves his sons Kevin (Kathy) and Gerald Jr. of Shutesbury, Michael (Ellen) of Amherst, daughters Deborah O‘Brien, Vickie...

ORANGE- James W. Walker Sr., 99, of Adams Street and proud World War Two veteran, died at home on Wednesday, June 2, 2021. Born in Athol on March 28, 1922, he was the son of James B. and Lillian (Jillson) Walker. James enlisted into the United States Army the day after Christmas, December 26, 1942 and served with honor during World War Two. He was honorably discharged on October 16, 1945. While serving in the Army, James earned a Good Conduct medal, a Sharp Shooter medal and the European...

ORANGE- Lillian G. (Cyr) Reps, 84, of West River Street, died on Tuesday afternoon, June 1, 2021 at Athol Hospital. Born in Nashua, New Hampshire on September 3, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Leo N. and Gertrude Cyr and lived in Nashua until the 6th grade when the family moved to Maine. Lillian graduated from the Thorton Academy in Saco, Maine and received her Bachelor’s Degree in foreign language from the University of New Hampshire. She later obtained her Master’s...

ORANGE- After 80 years of giving us much love, patience, courage, support, service, creativity and “discipline”, Doris Jane Hovgren Bittenbender died peacefully on May 26, 2021.    Doris has two sisters, Joanne and Myrna, currently living in Virginia. Doris and Karl Bittenbender shared a wonderful marriage for 58 years. Doris was loving mother to Sheri Lynn Aggarwal and Kevin Nels Bittenbender, and Grandmother to Gustave Hovgren Bittenbender, Beatriz Catherine...

WENDELL- Bernard Dexter “Bernie” Davis, 85, of New Salem Road, passed away peacefully at Heritage Hall South in Agawam on Sunday morning, May 23, 2021 with his family at his side. He passed his strong will, work ethic, determination, honesty and love of nature and animals to his daughters, son and stepsons. Born at home on the Dexter farm in Orange on September 18, 1935, he was the loving son of the late Harold and Veva (Dexter) Davis and grew up in Orange, graduating from...

ORANGE- Julia A. (Kerswig) Cormier, 95, of Mechanic Street, died peacefully at home on Thursday afternoon, May 20, 2021 after a long illness, with loved ones at her side. Born in Montague on September 12, 1925, she was the daughter of the late Edward J. and Mary A. (Cronin) Kerswig and attended Holy Trinity in Greenfield through seventh grade. She then moved to Erving and graduated from Orange High School in 1943. On June 1, 1946, Julia married Robert H. Cormier and they enjoyed 61 years...

ROYALSTON- Jon Johnson, 66, of Jarvenpaa Road, died early Wednesday morning, May 19, 2021 at home following an illness, surrounded by loved ones. Born in Gardner on September 15, 1954, he was the son of the late Andrew C. and Jeanne M. (Oliver) Johnson and graduated from Narragansett Regional School in Templeton with the Class of 1973. On October 20, 1973, Jon married Louise M. (Keirn) and enjoyed 34 years together until her death on November 11, 2007. Jon had been the farm manager at the...

ORANGE- Ryan F. Harris, 33, of North Main Street, passed away unexpectedly Friday, May 14, 2021. Born in Greenfield on August 25, 1987, he was the son of Stanley F. and Brenda (Grindle) Harris and grew up in Orange. Ryan was a happy and positive person who loved the outdoors especially fishing and hunting. He was generous, a hard worker, and always putting the needs of others first. Ryan enjoyed listening to music, working out, and was an avid New England sports fan. For 10 years, Ryan...

SOUTH ATHOL- Jesse L. Sawin, 79, of Rice Street, died on Thursday, May 13, 2021 at Heywood Hospital in Gardner. Born in Montague on April 20, 1942, he was the son of the late Clifford L. Sawin Jr. and Shirley (Meuse) Sawin and grew up mostly in South Athol. He graduated from Athol High School in 1960. He married Mary A. (Smith) on September 18, 2010 and have enjoyed over 10 years of marriage. Jesse previously married Lois (Black) in 1962 and she predeceased him in 1991. Jesse worked for...