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Carl J. Schofield


Athol, MA - It is with a twinkle in our eyes and a hearty chuckle that we bid
farewell to our beloved Carl Schofield, known affectionately by his friends and
family as Joe, and by his doting mother as Toe Joe. Born on January 26, 1950,
... remainder of obit for Carl J. Schofield

Janet L. Matthews


Janet L. (Sawin) Matthews ATHOL, MA - Janet L. (Sawin) Matthews, 81, of White
Pond Rod, died late Friday night, October 4, 2024 at Wachusett Rehabilitation
and Nursing Center in Gardner. Born in Athol on July 29, 1943, she was the
daugh... remainder of obit for Janet L. Matthews

Edwin William MacLean


[IMAGE]Edwin William Mac Lean Palm Bay, FL - Edwin William Mac Lean of Palm Bay,
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1933, in Athol, MA where he grew up. He graduated from Athol High School in 1...
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Sharon A. Brighenti


Athol, MA - It is with profound love and deep respect that we commemorate the
life of Sharon Ann Brighenti, known affectionately as "Sherrie, Mom, and Meme"
who was born in Worcester, MA, on December 6, 1946, and peacefully left us on
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