Beverly Jane (Smith) Herrick, a true warrior and beloved by all who knew her, passed away at the McClure-Miller Respite House on Friday, April 12 after battling both neuroendocrine and lung cancer for years. She was 84 years old. The family thanks the staff at the Respite House for their support and the tenderness with which they cared for Beverly …

Dennis Raymond Carroll was born on July 4, 1942 in Rahway, N.J., to Frank Joseph Carroll and Hildur Margaret Carroll. He was called back to God on April 9, 2024 in Cathedral City, Calif., surrounded by the loving support of his wife, Carol Carroll, son, Matt Carroll, sister Alice Thompson, niece Peggie Jimcosky, and nephew, Scott Thompson. He is also …

Joan Marie (Boutilier) Allen, 77, died Friday, April 19, 2024, at home in Reading with her family by her side. She was born August 8, 1946, in Windsor, VT, the daughter of William and Kathleen “Kitty” Boutilier. Joan grew up in Windsor and attended Windsor schools. She was married to Robert Allen, and they made their home in Reading where …

Helen Marie Curtis, a vibrant soul who touched the lives of many, peacefully passed away on April 7, 2024 in Southbury, Conn. Born on Jan. 17, 1946, in Denver, Colo. to father Charles A. Curtis and mother Marie (Schutte) Curtis, Helen’s journey was one of love, laughter, and boundless exploration. A cherished daughter, mother, sister, grandmother, aunt and friend, Helen leaves …

Robert McElwain died on April 3, 2024 at his home in Woodstock, following a period of declining health. Bob was born in Kalamazoo, Mich. on Sept. 17, 1937. He grew up in Cincinnati and then attended the University of Michigan where he received a BA (1960) and an MBA (1963). Michigan and its sports would remain an abiding love for …