Frances V. Antupit, age 91, of Cambridge, MA, passed away on December 12, 2025. Born to Sylvia Feinberg Antupit and Dr. Louis Antupit, on October 5,1934, she grew up in West Hartford, CT. Frances, or known to many as Frannie, attended Northampton School for Girls, and graduated from Rhode Island School of Design in 1957.
Employed as a professional photographer, she joined Koby Photography Studios later that year in the heart of Cambridge’s Harvard Square. Frances’ career grew as she became the owner in 1978 of what would be known as Koby-Antupit Studios. Frances was a pioneering woman-owned proprietor of that landmark establishment. Her renown as a portrait photographer and that of the Studio spanned over six decades, serving the diverse clientele of the greater Cambridge and Harvard communities. Frances was active in the local community and resided in the Harvard Square, Commons and East Cambridge/Charles River neighborhoods.
Predeceased by her older brother, Samuel N. Antupit; Frances is survived by her nieces and nephews, Lisa (Antupit) Besen, Jennifer (Antupit) Sharp, godson Stephen M. Antupit and Peter L. Antupit. Frances was a dear friend to many, and much-loved also as great-aunt to eight and great-great-aunt of three. All will deeply miss her eye for beauty, quirky and irreverent sense of humor, thoughtfulness, loyalty, creativity and independent spirit.
A Celebration of Frances will be held in Newton, MA, on Saturday, April 4, 2026.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Cambridge Historical Commission, 831 Massachusetts Ave., 2nd Floor, Cambridge, MA 02139 where her portraits are archived.
Robert J. Samuelson, an economics columnist for Newsweek and The Washington Post died on Saturday, December 13, 2025, in Bethesda, Md. He was 79.
His death, in a hospital, was caused by complications of Parkinson’s disease, his daughter, Ruth Samuelson, said.
Mr. Samuelson married Judy Herr in 1983. In addition to his wife and daughter, Ruth, he is survived by two sons, Michael and John; a brother, Richard; and two grandchildren.
To read Mr. Samuelson’s complete obituary, please visit the New York Times.
May Elizabeth Nutting Bigelow passed away December 8, 2025, in Landgrove, Vermont. May was a beloved figure in the mountain towns of southern Vermont, known for her gregarious, fun-loving, and nurturing personality.
She was born in Lebanon, Pennsylvania, February 20, 1937, to Marion Heminway and Harry Otis Nutting II. Her early childhood in Lebanon was marked by the absence of her father while he fought in the Philippines during World War II. Between helping in the family Victory Garden and collecting aluminum for the war effort, she developed habits of thrift she retained for life.
She was a scholarship student at Northampton School for Girls and met her husband, David S. Bigelow III, while working as a counselor at Mamie Ogden’s Landgrove camp during Smith College’s summer break. May joined Dave on a peripatetic career that led them to England, Canada, Brazil, and France; she became fluent in French and adored France for its art, architecture, and her friends there. In her early 50s she returned with Dave to Landgrove where she lived until her death.
May contributed to every community she was a part of, and her activities including fundraising for the Friends of Old French Houses, leadership roles in the historical societies of Landgrove and Weston, and serving as a commissioner of the Landgrove Cemetery. She loved classical music and other arts, tennis, skiing, gardening, reading, and travel.
She is predeceased by her husband and son David; survivors include her sister Nancy ’51 and her brother Harry; children Seth (Melva); Hope (John) and Jonathan (Tove); grandchildren David, Andrew, Kira, Leo, George, Ira, Holt, James, Sam, Anna, Mary Sofie, Magnus, and Helena; and great-grandson Cameron.
A memorial service will be held at 2pm, December 27, 2025, at Burr and Burton’s Mountain Campus in Peru. In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to Neighborhood Connections or the Londonderry Rescue Squad.
Mariann (Pilch) Robertson, 79, of Medway, Massachusetts, died peacefully on Thursday, December 4, 2025 at her home. She was the beloved wife of Richard Vernon Robertson who died in 1998.
Born in Ware on December 20, 1945, she was the daughter of the late John S. and Mary A. (Bigda) Pilch.
Mariann was a resident of Medway for the past 56 years. She grew up in Ware, graduated from the former Northampton School for Girls, and earned an associate’s degree from the former Green Mountain College in Vermont.
Before her retirement, she worked at various insurance agencies for many years. She also worked at MIT in the 1960’s and got to meet some of the astronauts from the space program
She is survived by her brother David Pilch and his wife Ellen of Ware, her sister-in-law, Lucille Pilch of Ware, and nieces and nephews.
She was the sister of the late John J. Pilch.
Mariann’s funeral arrangements will be held privately at the request of her family and are under the care of the Ginley Crowley Funeral Home, 3 Barber Street in Medway.
In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made in Mariann’s memory to Project Comeback, 583 Adams St., Holliston, MA 01746.
David J. Partyka, Ph.D., 68, of Chicopee, Massachusetts, passed away on Monday, November 17, 2025.
David was born in Springfield, Massachusetts, on August 31, 1957, the beloved son of the late Max C. and Esther (Noga) Partyka. David attended Williston Northampton School, and Clark University before moving to Tallahassee, Florida to obtain both his Master’s Degree and his Doctoral Degree in clinical psychology at Florida State University. He was both a clinical and consulting psychologist in both private practice and for state agencies in Tallahassee. He later moved to Savannah, Georgia, where he was an outpatient forensic evaluator for the State of Georgia. He moved back to Chicopee in 2017, and was most recently a Clinical and Forensic Psychologist in private practice. He was a dedicated to his profession and continued to educate himself in his field.
David’s family was most important to him. He was an avid boater and sailor and he enjoyed skiing and ice boating. His enjoyment of these activities only increased when he shared them with his mom, dad and sister. He enjoyed his summers in West Dennis on Cape Cod, a special place for him. He was at home on the ocean and the waters of Bass River.
David was predeceased by his loving parents, and several aunts and uncles. He is survived by his loving and devoted sister, Mary D. Partyka, who was also his best friend. He leaves behind his dear aunt and uncle, Helen and Gerald Ratelle of Ludlow, and many cousins and friends.
A private celebration of his life was held on December 1, 2025, at Grise Funeral Home in Chicopee. Contributions can be made in David’s name to the Friends of Bass River at 17 Point of Rocks Road, Yarmouth Port, Massachusetts 02675. (www.friendsofbassriver.org).
Gordon Eugene Cadwgan Jr, age 81, of Wilmington, DE, formerly of West Palm Beach, FL, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 29, 2025.
Gordon’s life was marked by service, scholarship, and a genuine appreciation for the world around him. He graduated from the Williston Northampton School and went on to earn his Bachelor of Science at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He proudly served his country in Vietnam before completing his Ph.D. in Chemistry at the University of Massachusetts.
Gordon began his professional career at Union Carbide in West Virginia. In 1981, he joined the DuPont Company as a research chemist, where he continued to pursue his passion for scientific discovery. Beyond his career, he dedicated many years to the Alpha-1 Foundation, where he served as Chairman of the Board and worked tirelessly to support its mission.
An avid golfer, Gordon was a longtime member of Ibis Golf and Country Club. He had a deep love for animals and generously supported Big Dog Ranch in Wellington, FL, and Peggy Adams Animal Rescue in West Palm Beach, FL. Some of his happiest moments were spent at the family beach house, where he cherished summers surrounded by those he loved.
Gordon is survived by his devoted wife, Ruth Cadwgan; his daughters, Lois Slusser (Kevin), Kate Cadwgan (Dave), and Sally Bronson (Jason); his son, Larry Williams (Pam); his two cherished granddaughters, Samantha Walsh (TJ) and Mary Leverette (Jordan); and his four great-grandchildren, Timothy, Grayson, Liam, and Alana.
A memorial service will be held on Sunday, December 7th at 1 p.m. at Chandler Funeral Home, 2506 Concord Pike, Wilmington, DE 19803.
Gordon will be fondly remembered for his kindness, intellect, and unwavering love for his family.
Robert Bagley, born on June 17, 1954, in Wolverhampton, England, passed away on November 18, 2025, in Northampton, Massachusetts. He was 71 years old.
Robert spent time after grammar school going to the ATC, an air training corps, to be a pilot in the RAF, before he dedicated much of his life to education and mentorship. After time at Lakewood Prep, the Hun School, and Pennington School, he spent three decades at Williston Northampton School, where he built a lasting legacy through the countless students whose lives he touched. His commitment to teaching and his enduring presence in the classroom left an indelible mark on the school community.
Beyond his professional life, Robert was known for his intelligence and quick wit. He had a gift for storytelling and a well-timed joke, always ready to share a laugh or a thoughtful insight. Those who knew him appreciated not only his knowledge but also the warmth and humor with which he shared it. Robert found great joy in the outdoors. Whether working in his woodworking shop, casting a line while fishing, or simply enjoying nature as an avid outdoorsman and educator, he embraced the world around him with curiosity and appreciation.
He leaves behind a loving family: his daughter Robin ’96; his son James ’03 and James’s wife Amy; and their two children, Victoria and Robert. He is also remembered by his sister Karen and her husband Stephen, along with many nieces and their families. Robert was predeceased by his beloved wife Susan who passed away in 2016.
A celebration of life will be held on a later date to celebrate his 72nd birthday. May Robert Bagley’s memory bring comfort to those who knew him and continue to inspire all who were fortunate enough to be part of his life.
Jody S. Gottlieb, of Petoskey, Michigan, passed away on October 1, 2025 due to an unexpected medical condition. Jody was an accomplished professional, but also a remarkable colleague, mentor, and friend to so many.
Robert “Bob” Shumway, a WWII veteran, real estate developer, and survivor of the 1942 Cocoanut Grove fire, has died at 101. Born in Amherst, Massachusetts in 1942, his life spanned over a century of American history. At 17, he was among the last survivors of the tragic Boston nightclub fire, and during WWII, trained as a pilot before serving in the U.S. Army’s 89th Infantry Division under General Patton, participating in the campaign across the Rhine into Germany.
Following the war, he built a successful career in real estate in Amherst, starting with Shumway’s Dairy Bar. He shared a loving life with his wife Eleanor, whose Italian heritage enriches their family traditions. An avid golfer, Bob enjoyed his time at local clubs in Amherst and Bears Paw Naples, Florida, where he relocated in retirement. He greatly cherished family, community, and life’s simple joys. Bob is survived by his daughter Jacalyn Sexton, son Curtis Shumway, grandchildren Jennifer Gallant and her husband Cliff Gallant, Jack Shumway and Meghan Shumway, along with great grandchildren Mia, Sophie and Cliff.
Services will be held privately with family. Donations can be made to your local Veteran’s Association.
Raymond Peter Boulanger passed away, surrounded by family while in hospice care, on November 3, 2025, after a decade-long battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. He was 81.
Ray was born in Northampton, MA, on April 26, 1944, to Raymond Louis Boulanger and Georgette Bessette Boulanger. He attended Williston Northampton school, where he played baseball and football, but his focus was on academics. He graduated fourth in his class with highest honors. At a mixer during high school, he met Maureen Reardon, who would become his wife until she passed away in 2022. After high school, Ray attended Trinity College in Hartford, CT, majoring in Economics, ranking third in his class, and earning Phi Beta Kappa honors. He was also the backup catcher on the varsity baseball team. Ray earned his Masters in Economics from the University of Michigan, before applying to law school.
Ray and Maureen married on May 6, 1967 and later moved to New Haven, CT, where Ray attended Yale Law School through Army ROTC. Ray was a member of the Yale Law Journal. After law school, they moved to Alexandria, VA, where Ray served as a Captain in the Army and Judge Advocate General at the Pentagon. While in Alexandria, their son, Cort, was born in 1971. In 1973, the growing family moved to Arlington, MA, where daughter, Brittanny was born.
Ray’s legal career started in 1973 at Goodwin Procter, with a promotion to associate partner in 1978. At his 2016 retirement party, colleagues celebrated Ray’s contributions to building Goodwin Procter into a thriving national firm. At Goodwin, Ray’s clients included some of the nation’s largest financial services firms – including Fidelity and State Street – and his expert guidance helped grow Boston’s nascent mutual fund industry into a global powerhouse. He also taught advanced seminars in corporate law at Yale Law School and Boston University School of Law.
In 1975, the family moved to Winchester, which remained home for more than 40 years. Ray was an avid Red Sox fan whose fandom was best described as perpetual hope peppered with daily doomerism. While he did rejoice when the Sox finally broke the curse in 2004, neither that nor the three subsequent titles changed his outlook as a Red Sox fan. Ray lived out his own big league dreams at Red Sox fantasy camp in 2005. He relished participating in spring training in Florida, hobnobbing with Sox greats, but the highlight was the game at Fenway Park. With friends and family in the stands, Ray knocked a single to center and played solid defense behind the plate.
Ray traveled with Maureen to New Zealand, France, Scandinavia, Ireland, and more. An avid jogger, Ray transitioned to hiking in his 50s, with treks in the Andes, Alps, Himalayas, and other high-altitude locales. In the early 1990s, Maureen and Ray bought a vacation home in Scarborough, ME. The home became a haven for the entire family, creating lifetime memories for his grandchildren. After Maureen’s passing, Ray moved to Maine full-time, taking long walks on the beach and visiting the gym daily. Ray supported many philanthropies, including A Better Chance, Rosie’s Place, and Framingham State University, for which he served as a trustee.
Ray leaves two children, Cort Boulanger of Middlebury, VT and Dr. Brittanny Boulanger, who lives in Winchester with husband, Dr. Todd O’Brien. He will be deeply missed by his grandchildren, Liam O’Brien, Niamh O’Brien, Callan Boulanger and Mac Boulanger. Ray is joined in eternal life with Maureen and their granddaughter, Tilly Boulanger, who passed away in a tragic accident in 2019. Ray is survived by his brother, Edward Boulanger; and sister, Avis Ashton; his in-laws and numerous nieces and nephews.
On November 21, at 10:00 a.m., Ray’s life will be celebrated with a Mass at St. Mary’s Church in Winchester, before a private Interment with military honors. A reception at the Winchester Country Club will follow.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a contribution to the Tilly Boulanger Foundation, which celebrates the life of Ray’s beloved granddaughter – and their shared love of learning and the outdoors, tillyboulangerfoundation.org or consider supporting the Greater Boston Food Bank in this time of need, https://my.gbfb.org/give
