He is also survived by his siblings: Gloria Eddy and her husband Donald of Winchendon, MA., Warren "Pat" Clough and his wife Rose of Orange, MA., Marilyn Remillard and her husband Francis of Northampton, MA., Jerald Clough and his wife Shelia of Bernardston, MA., and Pam Blinn and her husband Stephen of Greenfield, MA. Northfield, Ma. Howard and brother Jim were close to Harry Jr., FDR cabinet member Harry Hopkins Sr.s son. She is survived by her children, Polly Gray and her husband Kevin, and Milton Severance and his wife Robin all of Northfield, Julie Severance and her husband Roland Weld of Warwick, Ma. The family would like to thank LifePath and the caregivers from Interim Health for their years of service and Hospice of Franklin County for making her transition easier. Bill predeceased her in death in February 2007. Michael was a graduate of Pioneer Valley Regional School in 1978. Richard was a lifelong Northfield resident, graduating from Northfield High School in 1942 and building the home he resided in. Gordon Francis Jr. (Gordy) long time resident of Winchester, New Hampshire left this life May 19, 2019. She was born in Greenfield to Carroll Henry and Dorothy Louise (Clapp) Miller of Northfield, the youngest of five children. Her siblings Debbie (Larry) Senn, Rachel (Jim) Caldwell, Larry (Barb) Williams, Bryan (Shari) Williams, Bruce Williams, and Angie Amidon. 01360. From 1956 to 1960 she was married to Frank G. Reipold Jr. of Turners Falls, MA. As a child in downtown Turners Falls she worked for two prominent families. The family would like to thank Hospice for there care and compassion they gave Earl during this difficult time. Dave attended Mt. Calling hours will be held on Thursday, August 8th from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at the Kidder Funeral Home, 1 Parker Avenue, Northfield, MA. He enjoyed traveling to Cape Cod with his wife and his son Eric and daughter inlaw Jennifer and their children. Box 504 Bernardston, MA 01337 or the Bernardston Fire Department at 18 Church Street Bernardston, MA 01337. Northfield, Ma. and several nieces and nephews. At a time to be announced. at a time to be announced. A passion of hers was trying new recipes. 01104-2396 or Northfield EMS, 41 Main St. Northfield, Ma. Kidder Funeral Home, 1 Parker Ave. Northfield, Ma. As his health began to fail, he lived in his apartment, cared for by 7 home care aides, personal care attendents, and a visiting nurse. She was predeceased by a son Alan in 1992. 01360. George E. Mello Click here to send a condolence message. After attending Mine Warfare School in Virginia, he was attached to the USS Jeffers (DMS 27), a Destroyer Mine Sweeper, serving on three tours in the Mediterranean. Funeral services will be Saturday November 19, 2022, at 11:00 A.M. at Kidder Funeral Home, 1 Parker Ave, Northfield, Ma. There are no calling hours. Calling hours will be Saturday (1-7-2023) from 10:30 A.M. until the time of the service at the funeral home. She especially loved making appetizers and desserts, and her promise to bring one or two things for a family gathering usually meant she had new recipes she wanted to try, and she would always bring five or six. Our dear mother, Bonnie Lamoureaux Johnson, sadly passed away in the early morning of November 13 at the age of 81. In 1992 George and Janet started a new chapter in their lives and moved to Apache Jct.. AZ where they resided until they came back to the Northeast in 2017 when George was diagnosed with dementia. in 1956 and attended Pioneer Valley Regional School. Upon her retirement, Kathleen returned to Northfield to care for her mother. in 1974. Growing up in Northfield, Martha-Jane played softball and basketball. He could be incredibly profound, was unapologetically profane, and could make anyone wince, gasp, and ultimately laugh until they cried. Abigail Haskell and her husband Henry and one daughter, Wilhelmina also live in Brattleboro. March 13, 1972 ~ November 26, 2020 February 23, 1938 ~ July 9, 2019. They owned and operated a convenience store in Cornish, NH from 1979-1983. At the age of 16 he joined the Marines at Camp Lejune and was subsequently transferred to the Air Force. Gill, Ma. She was someone you could turn to if you needed help or needed to feel better. William grew up in Northfield and attended PVRS, soon after graduating in 1968 he joined the navy where he served on the USS Plymouth Rock and the USS Lowry, before being Honorably Discharged in 1974. Barbara Anne Edson Greenwald, 62, of Gill passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, Feb. 13, 2020. She also was a wonderful knitter and quilter who made socks, hats, and quilts. Due to current restrictions, there will be no funeral service or calling hours. He was extremely proud to be a part of the PMC fundraising organization and Team Perry. He was also predeceased by his sister-in-law, Ruth Johnson and her husband Bob (Mert). In 1955 Marge and George bought a dairy farm and moved to Bernardston to raise their family. 1928 ~ September 13, 2021 Bernard "Bernie" Colbeth, 72 passed away on July 10, 2022 at Baystate Franklin Medical Center, Greenfield, Ma. Alta was a life-long resident of Greenfield, born on January 22, 1930. There will be a Liturgy of Christian Burial on Monday, July 22, 2019 at St Patrick's Church, Main St in Northfield, Mass. She was a very active member of the Leyden United Methodist Church, where she served as Superintendent of the Sunday School for many years, and was active in the Women's Society. June 26, 1951 ~ March 27, 2020 Her first husband, Robert Thompson, passed away in 1951. Northfield, Mass. He is also survived by his grandchildren: Sharon Trenholm, Timothy Snow, Rebekah Minor, Eric Remillard, and Robert Nagle, and ten great grandchildren. As her children all became young adults, Katie became a full-time bookkeeper in her husbands accounting firm, and after her husbands early death, she continued working as a bookkeeper in her daughters accounting firm up until Katies retirement in 1995. While in the service he married Shirley Smith in Northfield on May 21, 1960 and they were married 61 years. ~ West Northfield Playground c/o Jared Gibson, 74 West Rd, Northfield, MA 01360 Memorial Donations may be made to the Bernardston Fire Dept P.O. Kidder Funeral Home, 1 Parker Ave., Northfield, Mass is in charge of Rosemary Wiggin of Northfield was also a special person in her life. Bonnie was born in Tucson, Arizona to Marguerite (Whittemore) and Ray Wetmore on September 19, 1945 while Ray was stationed at DavisMonthan Air Force Base as a flight instructor during WWII. Carolyn was a life member First Parish Church Unitarian, trustee of First Parish, and served on the Parish Committee. arrangements. The family is planning a private memorial service in the Adirondacks when restrictions are lifted. David Neil, Pastor of the United Church of Bernardston will officiate. She married Warren M. Billings on April 26, 1952 and resided in Northfield Farms, where they celebrated 40 years of marriage before his passing on August 26, 1992. and unfortunately predeceased by daughter Alana Gadreault of Northfield, Ma. Helen S. Monroe He is also survived by his four grandchildren: Lindsey Bennett (Chris); Andrew Steiner (Emma); Jessica Washer; Emily Andrews (Nick); and three great-grandchildren: Olivia Bennett; Mackenzie Steiner; Amelia Andrews; and several nieces and nephews. arrangements. Frank served as the Gas and Plumbing Inspector in the Town of Northfield for many years and was a member of the Northfield Kiwanis Club. Often times when visiting, you would find her sitting outside soaking up the summer sun, watching the birds land on her feeders, or she would be walking in her multiple flower garden taking in the beauty of the flowers she planted. He is suvived by his wife Cecile of 47 years and his children: Jason Massey and his wife Stacey of Montague, Ma. On Bob's gravestone is the image of his last partner in life, his dog Moxie, whose ashes will be buried with Bob, along with a blade of sweetgrass. 450 Davis St. Greenfield, Ma. John Sciandra Her early years were spent on the family farm in Vernon where she learned, among other things, the value of hard work. Lois was an avid Red Sox fan. She was a great cook and hosted many special dinners for her family. Donations in her memory may be made to either: Hospice of Franklin County, 329 Conway St. Suite 2, Greenfield, Ma. She loved going to the family camp in New Hampshire, and boating and kyaking. He was the husband of the late Lillian Dawe Allen. August 18, 1927 ~ January 23, 2022 arrangements. West Northfield Playground Assoc. Click here to send a condolence message. He moved back to Bernardston, Ma. Arthur purchased a modest plot of land and moved his family from North Andover to Warwick MA. They have been together since they were teenagers. October 11, 1942 ~ April 22, 2022 A private grave side service in Riverside Cemetery, Gill, Ma. They then made their home in Greenfield MA until 1954. He graduated in 1953 from Lockwood High School in Warwick and from Fanny Farmer School of Cooking in Boston in 1954. In 1976 he left Honeywell to teach computer programming at the newly built Franklin County Technical School in Turners Falls. Agawam, MA. He developed many friendships in Haines and volunteered to restore windows at the historic Fort Seward barracks building in appreciation of the local history. Funeral services will be private and at the convenience of the family. He is also survived his brother James and his wife Janie of Bernardston, Ma. At the time of his death, he was a cook at the DooWop Diner in Malden, MA. After retirement, he continued to work as a consultant for Gleicher Manufacturing. Ron was educated in Winchester schools and was a graduate of Thayer High School, in Winchester, N.H. On August 29, 2022, Judith Reifsynder Vearling, 76, passed away peacefully at home following a long and profoundly valiant fight against Alxheimer's disease. He retired from Irvine Unified School District in 1998. He enjoyed going for rides in the country with his wife. She also leaves numerous nieces and nephews, several dear cousins and her extended church family and cherished friends. She served two terms on the Northfield Selectboard, and served on the Northfield Elementary School building maintenance committee. An avid cribbage player, lover of craft beer, homemade pizza and the Yankees, Tom enjoyed a good laugh with friends and meeting new people. He was born on December 20, 1981 in Greenfield, Ma. Click here to send a condolence message. Michael and his wife Debbie Francis who reside in England, and a sister Diane, and many nieces and nephews. Richard was born in Northfield to Henry & Olive (Holton) Bassett on March 28, 1923. Bruce Burks, Pastor will officiate with assistance from Rev. She will be deeply missed by her Cousin and closest friend Nancy Leslie of Peabody MA. She was always smiling, happy and positive! March 16, 2020 For nine years, Bill and Nancy lived on their 50-foot sailboat in Boston Harbor. Kidder Funeral Home, 1 Parker Ave., Northfield, Mass is in charge of He started his strict work ethic at 16 years old logging with his father the old fashion way, loading logs with a Peavoy, and for Gene Arthur Ford and Dillon Chevrolet before he was 20 years old. Northfield, Ma. arrangements. Click here to send a condolence message. He went on to work for the Northfield Highway department, dispatched for Southwest Fire Mutual Aid in Keene, NH, helped set up the County Dispatch at the Franklin Co. Hospital in Greenfield, MA., delivered fuel for Shanahan Fuel of Greenfield, MA, and worked as an oil burner technician for A.R. On February 4, 1950 he married Carol Lucille Ralph of New Jersey. She was a Girl Scout Leader in Northfield for 29 years and was involved with the Northfield Cub Scouts for 5 years. Social distancing and masks will be required. She survived two predeceased sisters, Nina Purdy and MargaretPineau. and his sister, Gloria Freyenhagen and her husband Earl of Bernardston, Ma. He was a 55 year member of the Harmony Lodge of Masons, serving as master in 1970. Lauren also leaves his best friends of nearly 60 years, Chuck Robbins and Rick Denault. When her children were young, she was an active member of the PTA and Cub Scouts. 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