Obituaries

Donald P. Shepardson New Salem – Donald Paul Shepardson, 64, of 16 Ellis Drive, died Monday, April 1, 2013 at his home surrounded by his loving family.      Don was born in Winchendon, Massachusetts, September 22, 1948, the son of Daniel E. and Esther H. (Wheeler) Shepardson.  He grew up and lived in Athol most of his life, graduating from Athol...

Robert J. Anthony Royalston – Robert J. “Grumpy” Anthony, 82, of Morse Road, died Thursday, February 19, 2015 at his home.      Bob was born February 17, 1933 in Boston, MA, the son of John L. and Caroline C. (Depalma) Anthony.  He grew up in East Boston and New Hampshire where he attended schools.  He also lived in California, Utah and Maine...

Arthur L. Moore, Jr. Athol – Arthur Leroy Moore, Jr., 72, died today July 9th at his home.        Arthur was born June 8, 1941 in Gardner, Massachusetts the son of Arthur L.  and Irene M. (Bushee) Moore, Sr.  He lived in Athol most of his life and worked at Union Twist Drill for several years.      He leaves his wife of...

Shirley F. Hubbards Royalston – Shirley F. Hubbards, 78, died Monday, October 1, 2012.      She was born in Canada on July 5, 1934 the daughter of Charlton E. and Mary C. (George) Hubbards.      Shirley moved to New York City with her family at age nine also attending schools there and for the past 38 years has resided in...