Obituary notices, week of September 14, 2026 through September 20, 2026

MONSON — This week's column carries notices for three Monson-resident obituaries published by area funeral homes: Lombard Funeral Home, Inc. of Monson and Varnum Funeral Home.

Josephine Alice Randall-Longe, of Monson, was born sleeping on September 4, 2026, at 20 weeks' gestation. She was the daughter of Gabrielle A. Longe and Andrew R.A. Randall. Full obituary at Lombard Funeral Home, Inc. - Monson (via Legacy.com): https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/josephine-alice-randall-longe-obituary?id=62470586.

Katherine I. "Kitty" Dearborn, 86, of Monson, died on Monday, September 14, 2026, at her son Chris's home. She was the youngest of six children, born in Springfield, Massachusetts, and was married to her late husband, Harry, for 32 years. Full obituary at Lombard Funeral Home, Inc. - Monson (via Legacy.com): https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/katherine-dearborn-obituary?id=62428662. Additional notice at The Republican: https://obits.masslive.com/us/obituaries/masslive/name/katherine-dearborn-obituary?id=62434526.

Deborah Jean "Debbie" Lowell, 77, of Monson, died peacefully on Thursday, September 17, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She is survived by her sons, Robert Lowell and his wife, Patricia, of East Brookfield, and Michael Lowell and his wife, Kerri, of Winter Garden. Full obituary at Varnum Funeral Home (via Legacy.com): https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/deborah-lowell-obituary?id=62481744.

Notices compiled from Lombard Funeral Home, Inc., Varnum Funeral Home, Legacy.com, Echovita, Tribute Archive, and Monson Patch.

Compiled from funeral home notices and published obituaries.