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Obituary: Lewis Halprin, 90

Lewis Halprin, 90 With profound love and sadness, we announce the passing of Lewis Halprin on May 25, 2025, at the age of 90. A longtime resident of Stow, Mass., Lewis left behind a legacy of kindness, curiosity, and devotion to both family and community. Born on Dec. 9, 1934, Lewis was the beloved son…

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Lew Halprin, age 90, passed away

UPDATED May 26: Lew Halprin, a longtime resident of Lake Boon in Stow, passed away this morning (Sunday, May 25) after a long illness at the age of 90. Lew leaves behind his wife Judith Jaffe; his children: Mark and wife Victoria; Robin and husband Mark; Reisa, Beth and Kate; and his grandchildren Mildred, Sam,…

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OBITUARY: Anthony Piso, 87

Anthony L. Piso, age 87, of Stow, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, Aug. 26, 2024, with his devoted wife and family by his side.  He was the loving husband of Barbara E. (DiPietro).  The couple had been married for 64 years.  Born on March 26, 1937, in Framingham, Mass., to the late Carlo…

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OBITUARY: Glenn Sumner, 62

Glenn Allen Sumner passed away unexpectedly on Aug. 3, 2024, at the age of 62, in Leominster, Mass. Glenn was born on Nov. 9, 1961, in Waltham, Mass., to Stowell and Bette Sumner. Glenn leaves behind a legacy of generosity, love, and laughter worth celebrating. He is survived by his wife of 22 years, Brenda…

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OBITUARY: Gerard Kevin Quinn, 90

Services FRIDAY, June 14 and SATURDAY, June 15 Just received this from the funeral home (full obit in next week’s paper): OBITUARY: Gerard Kevin Quinn, 90 Gerard Kevin Quinn, age 90, of Stow, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 10, 2024. He was the loving husband of Louise C. (Moriarty) Quinn. Family and friends will…

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OBITUARY: Robert Kirchman, 86 (updated)

Updated April 5, 2024 Robert Kirchman, 86 Robert A. Kirchman of Stow, 86, passed away suddenly at home on March 12, 2024. Robert (Bob) was born Sep. 12, 1937 in Lincoln, Nebraska, the son of Blanche E. Lindenmeyer and Arnold W. Kirchman of Wahoo, Nebraska. His childhood was spent in Silver Springs, Maryland. He served…

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Obituary: Mary Currie, 89

Mary E. Currie, 89 of Stow October 18, 1934 — March 12, 2024 Services Sunday, March 17 and Monday, March 18 FULL OBITUARY IN NEXT WEEK’S EDITION Mary E. (McMakin) Currie, 89, of Stow, MA, passed on Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at home, surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of thirty-four…

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OBITUARY: Ed Tarnuzzer, 89

Edmund Christian Tarnuzzer Jr., age 89, of Stow passed away on Thursday, Dec. 14, 2023.  He was the loving husband of the late Barbara (Loehr) Tarnuzzer. Edmund was born in North Adams, Mass., son of the late Edmund C. Sr., and Gladys J. (Wilkin) Tarnuzzer.  He was raised and educated in North Adams.   After relocating, Edmund graduated…

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Obituary: Elaine Donaghue, 77

FULL OBITUARY WILL RUN IN THIS WEEK’S EDITION Elaine A. (Colombo) Donaghue, age 77, of Stow, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 20, 2023. She was the loving wife of Patrick J. Donaghue. Family and friends will gather to honor and remember Elaine on Wednesday, October 25, 2023 from 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at…

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OBITUARY: Arthur Myles, 86

Arthur Myles, 86 Services Sept. 9 Arthur “Art” Myles, 86, of Cumberland, ME, died peacefully Wednesday, August 23, 2023 surrounded by friends and family.  Born June 4, 1937 in Bronxville, NY, Art was the son of John and Nancy (Roeser) Myles of Scarsdale, NY.  He is survived by his beloved wife Penny (Prudden) Myles of…

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