Edna G. (Simonetti) Baublis

ATHOL - Edna G (Simonetti) Baublis, 92 of Athol, died Tuesday, December 20, 2016 in the Quabbin Valley Healthcare, Athol. She was born in Athol, on October 23, 1924, the daughter of the late Cleido and the late Maria (Montagna) Simonetti. Edna grew up in Athol. She traveled around the world extensively with her late husband, Joe. Her travels included most of the United States, including a car-trip to Alaska, as well as numerous trips to Europe. She often visited her family in Italy. She was a bookkeeper for various businesses in town: Fleetwood Nursing Home, Cetto Insurance, Harris Oil, Donelans, and Athol High School. She did volunteer work for the Athol Hospital. She was the recipient of an award from the Governor of Massachusetts for her participation in setting up assistance for elderly finances. Her focus was helping widows who had never managed their own finances and were suddenly left to do so. She was a member of the Athol School Committee. She collected stamps, published short stories, was mention by Tom Brokaw on the Today Show, and kept a daily journal that she began in her high school years. She enjoyed her life to the fullest and found happiness in the smallest things. Her keen wit and wicked sense of humor will be missed. She leaves two daughters, Brenda B. Thomas of Chelsea, MA, Melanie M. Baublis of S. Orange, NJ and two sons: Terry J. Baublis of Chicago, IL, Daniel C. Baublis of Providence, RI; three grandchildren, Sarah Scanlon, Madelaine Baublis and Oliver Baublis. She was predeceased by her eldest son, Jeffrey A. Baublis of Athol. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, December 28, 2016 at 11:00 am in the Fiske-Murphy & Mack Funeral Home, 110 New Athol Road, Orange. Burial will follow in Gethsemane Cemetery. Calling hours will be held Tuesday, December 27, 2016 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home. For more information or to sign our online guest book please visit www.mackfamilyfh.com. Fiske-Murphy & Mack Funeral Home 110 New Athol Road, Orange is directing