NANCY K. HENELY
May 29, 1936 ~ December 30, 2020 (Age 84)

WINCHENDON - Nancy Koepke Henely, 84 years old, passed away peacefully from pancreatic cancer with her family at her side. She lived a full and diverse life. She resided in Winchendon, MA. Nancy was born in Wisconsin in 1936, she counted more than twenty places as home, including long sojourns in Massachusetts and Florida. Despite being a native of the upper Midwest, she constantly berated the 'snowbirds' who moved south and didn't know how to drive.

Nancy worked her entire life and was proud of her independence. She also was very involved with Alcoholics Anonymous and Al-Anon. She helped build chapters in Florida, attending meetings, helping at fundraisers and aiding at halfway houses. She assisted in starting the first chapters for a diverse number of people and the first institutional chapter (in a local hospital). She served as an Al-Anon officer for the entire state of Florida. She attended many conventions and even gave presentations, despite her fervent fear of public speaking. She lived her life faithful to the biblical ideal of considering others before yourself. She gave of herself and her time sacrificially for those in need, especially the sick and suffering. She expressed love for others by sitting with friends and neighbors as they lost mobility and health, always willing to be a person to care for them.

A graduate of Edgewater High School in Orlando, she was an avid book reader, spending much time in the Orlando library with her children. She liked the Florida-based Travis McGee series, author Carl Hiaasen and biographies of entertainment stars. She was a big fan of Johnny Cash, Bob Hope, and Burt Reynolds. She enjoyed cheering on the Packers, Seahawks and the Crimson Tide.

She is predeceased by her Father Donald Koepke of Granville Wisconsin and her step mother Nettie Koepke of Florida. Nancy's mother Selma Anna Krause passed away when Nancy was a teenager.

She is survived by her brothers Lee Koepke and wife, Doreen, James Koepke and wife, Linda, Son Greg Stroud and wife Emily, Daughter Shannon Clinkscale and husband Tom, step daughter Beth Kraft and husband Terry, grandchildren: Corban Clinkscale and wife Carli, Cayla Clinkscale, Calvin Clinkscale, Connor Clinkscale and wife Olivia, cousins, nephews and nieces.

Memorial donations may be made to the The Antioch School Scholarship Fund at Bethany Bible Chapel 727 Spring Street Winchendon, MA 01475.

Stone-Ladeau Funeral Home, 343 Central Street, Winchendon is directing arrangements.

LOIS MARY CRAIG CHARTRAND
December 23, 2020

Lois Mary Craig Chartrand passed away on Dec 23, 2020 at MetroWest Medical Center in Framingham, MA after a long and heroic battle with heart disease.

Lois was predeceased by her beloved son, Keith, her father, Reid F. Craig, Sr, and a special nephew, Connor McKenna.

She is survived by her mother Alice T. Craig of Fitchburg, brothers Reid F. Craig (Laurana) and Rickey Craig of Eastport, ME and Stephen Craig (Teresa) of Lunenburg, sisters Colleen (Garth) Stillman of Lunenburg, Paula Craig of Winchendon, Gwendolyn (Euclide) Robichaud of Lunenburg, Joyce McDonald of Fitchburg, Janice (Mike) Felton of Lunenburg, and Peggy Craig (Barry) of Shirley, grandchildren Mackagan Chartrand and Jilliena Chartrand and their children, lots and lots of nieces and nephews and their families, aunts, uncles and many cousins.

Lois graduated from Fitchburg High School in 1972. She worked for several years at Anwelt Shoe and LB Evans, and later in life, at Mike's Pizza in Fitchburg.

Loving daughter, sister, mother, aunt, grandmother, cousin and friend, Lois worked hard and helped anyone who needed it. She selflessly cared for her late son and grandchildren. She enjoyed summers in Maine and was afraid of bridges.

Lois will be remembered for her quiet courage, generous spirit, and fierce loyalty to family and friends.

A funeral Mass for Lois will be held on Thursday January 7,2021 at 10a.m. in St. Bernard Parish @ St. Camillus de Lellis Church 333 Mechanic St. Fitchburg, MA. All are welcome to attend. There are no calling hours .In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to: Comfort Zone Camp-Mass Chapter, 6606 West Broad St, Suite 401, Richmond VA 23230 or to the American Heart Association.

All Covid-19 protocols will be required. A Mask and social distancing is required to enter the church.

The Lavery Chartrand Alario Funeral Home 99 Summer St. Fitchburg, MA is directing.

RICHARD CARL ALLIY
July 7, 1930 ~ December 23, 2020 (Age 90)

SEBASTIAN, FL - Richard Carl Alliy, 90, of Sebastian, Florida, formerly of Winchendon, MA, died peacefully Wednesday, December 23, 2020 at VNA Hospice House.

He was born July 7, 1930 in Manchester, NH, son of the late Alice and Frank Alliy.

Mr. Alliy proudly served 4 years in the United States Navy. He had worked at the former Temple Stuart Furniture Company, then worked for a meat processor until getting hurt and retired. Dick enjoyed playing horseshoes and fishing.

He leaves his memories to be cherished by his children, Todd Alliy and his wife Jessica, Scott Alliy and his wife Helen, Richard Alliy Jr. and his wife Vickie, and Candy Bredberg and her husband Larry; sister, Ruth "Tootsie"; brother, Robert Alliy and many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. He is predeceased by his wife of 51 years, Dorothy Rose Alliy; son, Randy Alliy; brothers, Henry and James Alliy.

Military funeral services will be held Friday, January 22, 2021 at 1 P.M. in Massachusetts Veterans' Memorial Cemetery, 111 Glenallen Street, Winchendon.

Stone-Ladeau Funeral Home, 343 Central Street, Winchendon is directing arrangements.

DONALD R. EDDY JR
January 16, 1966 ~ January 2, 2021 (Age 54)

WINCHENDON - Donald R. Eddy Jr., 54, of 334 Maple Street, died Saturday evening, January 2, 2021 in Heywood Hospital, Gardner.

He was born in Athol on January 16, 1966, son of Donald R. and Gloria (Clough) Eddy of Winchendon and lived here for most of his life.

Don had worked for many years at New England Wooden Ware as a machine operator. He loved working on cars and spending time with his grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, he leaves two daughters, Hailee Eddy Keith and Serryna Eddy of Winchendon; three grandchildren, Matthew Keith, Aubrianna St. Peter and Phoenix St. Peter; two brothers, Jeffrey Eddy of Winchendon and Charles Eddy of Winchendon and a sister, Rebecca Harmon of Ashburnham. Don also leaves many cousins, nieces and nephews.

A Celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Stone-Ladeau Funeral Home, 343 Central Street, Winchendon is directing arrangements.

REYNOLD BELLETETE
October 16, 1919 ~ January 1, 2021 (Age 101)

Reynold Belletete, 101, of Jaffrey, NH passed away peacefully at home after a period of failing health on January 1, 2021 surrounded by family.

He was born in Jaffrey on October 16, 1919, the youngest of ten children of the late Elie and Alexina (Taylor) Belletete. Reynold attended local schools, graduating from Conant High School in 1939. He worked in the family business on North Street until entering the service in 1942 as a member of the US Army Air Force 338th Bomber Squadron, serving in Germany, England, and Ireland. He was honorably discharged on December 19, 1945 after having served as a Staff Sergeant.

Reynold married Charlotte Egan in 1947. They were married for 71 years before her passing in June of 2018.

Reynold and his brother Homer took over the family business after World War II and in 1950 expanded it to become Belletetes Inc which today includes nine locations throughout NH and MA.

He was a proud member of the VFW and American Legion and held several positions in the Town of Jaffrey including being a Charter Member of the Jaffrey Lions Club, a longtime member of the Jaffrey Planning Board, the Board of Adjustment, Director of the Monadnock National Bank and served on the board of the Village Improvement Society. He served as a Trustee of the Monadnock Community Hospital. Further, Reynold served 2 terms as President of the New Hampshire Retail Lumberman's Association and as Director of the Northeast Lumberman's Association. He was a communicant of St Patrick Church in Jaffrey.

In 2019, Reynold was presented with Jaffrey's Boston Post Cane which is presented to the town's oldest citizen.

In his free time, Reynold loved to play golf, ski, fly, and sail. He was a Charter Member of both the Shattuck Golf Club and the Profile Seniors. He was a longtime member of the Keene Country Club and the Worthington Country Club in Bonita Springs, FL where he and Charlotte wintered for many wonderful years. He was proud to have skied Tuckerman Ravine in his earlier years and continued to ski into his 70s. One of his most memorable adventures was canoeing 90 miles on the Allagash River in Maine with his children in 1974. He was a proud owner of a Piper Cub which he kept at Silver Ranch. Finally, he enjoyed sailing in the summer months with his family throughout New Hampshire.

Above all, Reynold loved to spend time with his family by whom he was often surrounded. He is survived by his son Jack Belletete and daughter-in-law Marcea, his daughter Anne Banghart and son-in-law Jim, and his son David Belletete and daughter-in-law Nancy, nine grandchildren, and sixteen great-grandchildren.

The family would especially like to thank Reynold's dedicated caregivers.

Due to current conditions and an abundance of caution, a Celebration of Life will be held later in the year. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Home Healthcare, Hospice and Community Services, PO Box 564 Keene, NH 03431 or to the Charity of your choice.

REV. DR. LUTHER P. DURGIN
August 28, 1932 ~ December 13, 2020 (Age 88)

On December 13, 2020, the Rev. Dr. Luther P. Durgin, died at Albany Medical Center from complications following a stroke. The son of the late W. Ernest and Louise Travis Durgin, he was born in Boston on August 28, 1932. Mr. Durgin graduated from Roslindale High School, and from Bates College. He received his Master of Divinity degree from Yale Divinity School. At Andover Newton Theological School, he earned his Doctor of Ministry degree. The Rev. Durgin was ordained into Christian Ministry May 31, 1958. He is survived by his wife, the Rev. Dr. Diane. E. Durgin, whom he married February 7, 1987.

From 1969 to 1981, Mr. Durgin was the Pastor of South Congregational Church in Pittsfield, MA. During his many years of ministry, Mr. Durgin served churches in Vermont, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, Illinois, as well as in Massachusetts. At many congregations he served as settled pastor while others he served as an Interim Pastor. Occasionally he and his wife co-pastored churches.

Mr. Durgin was a kind, compassionate man who found joy in serving others, not only in his profession, but also working with local volunteers, and volunteers of the Massachusetts and New Hampshire United Church of Christ Conferences. Mr. and Mrs. Durgin went to Mississippi with the Red Cross aiding victims of Hurricane Katrina. For the next four years they went to Biloxi, MS and Punta Gorda, Florida with NH Conference volunteers helping rebuild houses that had been damaged in storms. With the Red Cross they went to San Antonio, Texas during Hurricane Ike. For three weeks they fed and sheltered up to 8,000 refugees who had fled the storm. Since returning to the Berkshires, he helped prepare meals for St. Joe's Kitchen at South Church.

Always inquisitive, Mr. Durgin enjoyed visiting historic sites in the United States; exploring the British Isles and European countries; cruising the rivers of the Continent; sailing the ocean and later sailing through the Panama Canal on the QE2. While he enjoyed picnics, reading history and other quiet pastimes, painting with oils and watercolors was his passion which he maintained from childhood to days before his death.

In addition to his wife, the Rev. Durgin is survived by his children, step-children and grandchildren. Children: Lindy Aja (Warren), Bernardston, MA; Susan Hutchinson (Robert), Keene, NH; Anne Reiter (Dana), Ellsworth, ME; Russell Durgin (Stephanie), Winchendon, MA; Peter Durgin (Danielle), Richmond, MA. He is survived by the mother of his children, Virginia W. Durgin in Athol, MA. Step-children: Donald Roche, Jr., (Ann); and Leslie Hogue, all in Pittsfield, MA ; Karen Smith, (Paul), Quincy, MA. Grandchildren: Bethany and Brian Aja; Meghan, Ryan, Rachel and Molly Durgin; Alexandra and Rachaelanne Roche; Pietro Hogue; Samantha and Steele Smith; great-grandchildren, Alivia and Averie. Survivors also include a brother-in-law, and nieces, nephews and cousins in various parts of this country. He was predeceased by his sister, Olive D. Lord.

Memorial services for the Rev. Durgin will be held at a later date. Mr. Durgin was a member of The First Church in Jaffrey, NH. Since living in Lenox he attended South Congregational Church. Donations may be made to the South Congregational Church Food Pantry, 110 South Street, Pittsfield, MA 01201, the scholarship fund of The First Church in Jaffrey, 14 Laban Ainsworth Way, Jaffrey, NH 03452; PO Box 5022, Hagerstown, MD 21741. To leave condolences and remembrances, please visit www.dwyerfuneral.com