Obituary notices, week of June 29, 2026 through July 5, 2026

This column carries notice for 1 Holden-resident obituary published this week, with arrangements under the care of Miles Funeral Homes.

Richard J. "Richie" Wood, 80, of Holden, died on June 29, 2026. He is survived by his wife Judy (McKinnon) of Rutland; his children, Kristen Pepin of Rutland and Richard Jr. (Abbi) of Paxton; and his great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his parents, Owen Wood and Rose Wood (Blanchard), and his siblings. Visitation is scheduled for Wednesday, July 8, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM at Miles Funeral Home, 1158 Main St., Holden. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, at 11:00 AM at St. Patrick's Church, 258 Main St., Rutland. Memorial contributions may be made to the Jewish Healthcare Center (jhccenter.org) per the family's wishes. Full obituary at Echovita: https://www.echovita.com/us/obituaries/ma/holden/richard-wood-21768620

Notices compiled from Echovita, Legacy.com, and Holden Patch.

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