Obituary notices, week of September 28 through October 4, 2026
ATHOL — This week's column carries notices for three Athol-resident obituaries published this week, with names from Witty's Funeral Home, Mack Family Funeral Homes (Gardner Chapel), and Casper Funeral & Cremation Services, as posted to Legacy.com.
Beverly D. (Hertel Sundberg) Richard, of Gardner and formerly of Athol, died September 22, 2026, at Quabbin Valley Healthcare in Athol. She moved to Athol after her marriage to Allan A. Sundberg Sr. and was known as the flower lady of New Sherborn Road; after his death she married Aurele Richard and lived in Gardner for many years. A graveside service is scheduled for Monday, October 5, 2026, at 11 a.m. at Highland Cemetery, Hillside Terrace, Athol. Full obituary at Legacy.com (Mack Family Funeral Homes, Gardner Chapel): https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/beverly-richard-obituary?id=62622244.
Nancy J. (Primeau) Anderson, 63, of Park Street, Athol, died Saturday, September 26, 2026, at Athol Hospital. She served in the United States Army before being honorably discharged due to an injury, and previously worked in the Food Services Department for Athol Elementary Schools. There are no calling hours; a celebration of life is scheduled for October 10, 2026, from noon to 4 p.m. at Crossroads Church, 92 New Athol Road, Orange. Memorial donations may be made to the Crossroads Church Youth Ministry, 92 New Athol Road, Orange, MA 01364, per the family's wishes. Full obituary at Legacy.com (Witty's Funeral Home): https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/nancy-anderson-obituary?id=62637801.
Robyn Claire Robertson (Farley), 70, of Athol, died September 27, 2026. She was a longtime member of the Athol community and spent 26 years working at Athol Community Elementary School (ACES). A celebration of life will be announced for a later date. Memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital per the family's wishes. Full obituary at Legacy.com (Casper Funeral & Cremation Services): https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/robyn-robertson-obituary?id=62652703.
Notices compiled from Legacy.com listings posted by Witty's Funeral Home, Mack Family Funeral Homes (Gardner Chapel), and Casper Funeral & Cremation Services. Echovita and Tribute Archive were also checked this week; Athol Patch's obituaries page carried no obituary listings. No additional qualifying Athol notices were found on those sources for this period.
Compiled from funeral home notices and published obituaries.