The Rev. Dr. Nancy W. Kratochvil

The Rev. Dr. Nancy “Nana” W. Kratochvil died on June 7, 2026, at the age of 89 (1937−2026).

Nana is survived by her children, Richard Roy Florey, II, and Tina Shoemaker, adopted daughter Stacy Kawamura, step-children, John Rogers Kratochvil, III, and Melanie Kratochvil, siblings, Terry Wilson, Ron Wilson, Thomas Wilson, and Rohamah Canfield, grandchildren, Bradley Truett, Richard Roy Florey, III, Ashleigh Ann Florey, Michael Florey, Anthony Florey, and Aaron Kawamura, great-grandchild Angelina Parker; as well as many nieces, nephews, and members of her extended family.

A funeral service was held on June 18, 2026.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to a charity of one’s own choosing. UURMaPA will contribute to the UUMA Endowment Fund in honor of our colleague’s ministry.

Notes of condolence may be shared here.

A more complete obituary will be forthcoming after biographical research has been completed. It will be published in an upcoming issue of Elderberries and posted on the UURMaPA website.If any readers would wish to contribute information or reminiscences, we would welcome them. Please send them to UURMaPA’s clergy obituary editor, Rev. Kathleen Fowler at kathleenclarkfowler@gmail.com

The Rev. Dr. Brock H. Leach

The Rev. Dr. Brock H. Leach died on May 25, 2026, at the age of 67 (1958–2026).

Brock is survived by his brother John Leach, his wife Julie Leach, his children, Joshua Leach and Elizabeth Savage, and his grandchildren, Charles Davies Savage and Naomi May Savage.

A celebration of Brock’s life will be planned later.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in his name may be made to the following organizations:

Donations may also be made to any of the many organizations and causes dear to Brock’s heart. UURMaPA will contribute to the UUMA Endowment Fund in honor of our colleague’s ministry.

Notes of condolence may be shared here.

The Rev. Richard M. Fewkes

The Rev. Richard M. Fewkes died on May 15, 2026, at the age of 89 (1936–2026).

Richard is survived by his partner Connie Joy Johnson; his four children, Charles Buckley, James Buckley, Kenneth Buckley, and Jennifer Loring; his 10 grandchildren, Adam Buckley, Andrew Buckley, Nathan Buckley, Kenneth Buckley Jr., Katelyn Buckley, Eric Buckley, Allison Cabral, Julia Cabral, Elijah Loring, and Marlena Loring; and his five great-grandchildren, Claire, Caroline, and Mary Buckley, and Jonathan and Hannah Buckley. He is also survived by his sister Maxine Batrawi.

A Memorial Service and Celebration of Life Reception will be held at 11:00 a.m. on July 11, 2026, at the First Parish in Norwell, 24 River Street, Norwell MA 02061. All are welcome to attend. Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the First Parish in Norwell Ministry Fund, 24 River St., Norwell MA 02061. UURMaPA will contribute to the UUMA Endowment Fund in honor of our colleague’s ministry.

Notes of condolence may be emailed to Jennifer Loring at jennloring72@yahoo.com or mailed to 129 Elm Street, Stoneham MA 02180.

The Rev. Dr. Paul S. Johnson

The Rev. Dr. Paul S. Johnson died on April 22, 2026, at the age of 82 (1944–2026). Paul is survived by his wife, Carol Rowan, his children, Kristin Johnson and David Johnson, and his granddaughter, Rowan Johnson.

A memorial service is being planned.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Meadville Lombard Theological School, 180 N Wabash Ave #700, Chicago IL 60601. UURMaPA will contribute to the UUMA Endowment Fund in honor of our colleague’s ministry.

Notes of condolence may be sent to Carol Rowan at 1537 NE Cedar St, Unit 142, Jensen Beach FL 34957.

A more complete obituary will be forthcoming after biographical research has been completed. It will be published in an upcoming issue of Elderberries and posted on the UURMaPA website. If any readers would wish to contribute information or reminiscences, we would welcome them. Please send them to UURMaPA’s clergy obituary editor, Rev. Kathleen Fowler at kathleenclarkfowler@gmail.com

The Rev. Roy W. Reynolds

The Rev. Roy Winston Reynolds died on April 22, 2026, at the age of 81 (1944–2026).

Roy is survived by his wife Jean Lamer; his daughter Tonya Ricks (David); his grandson Braden Ricks; and his great-grandchildren Beckett, Bonnie, and Brysse Ricks. He is also survived by his sister Anne Buckner, his brother Joseph Reynolds, his niece and caregiver Tiffany Buckner Sholar, his nieces Kaithlyn Paschall and Makayla Sachse, and their mother Dianna Pettit, along with many treasured grandnieces and grandnephews.

A memorial service celebrating Roy’s life will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 7, 2026, at the First Christian Church in Morehead, 227 E Main St, Morehead KY 40351.

In lieu of flowers, the family encourages acts of kindness and community service in Roy’s memory, honoring his lifelong dedication to compassion, music, and unity. UURMaPA will contribute to the UUMA Endowment Fund in honor of our colleague’s ministry.

Notes of condolence may be shared here.

The Rev. Duke T. Gray

The Rev. Duke T. Gray died on April 21, 2026, at the age of 87 (1938–2026).

Duke is survived by his children, Theodore “Ted” Gray and Arthur Gray, his grandchildren, Lillian, Emalyn, Aaric, Eleana, and Thomas Gray, his sisters-in-law, Ann-Jane Wong and Bridget Hughes, his brother-in-law Ronald Carter, his nephews, Richard Rogers and Mark Rogers and his great-nieces and great-nephew, Julie, Becky, Heather, and Matthew.

A visitation and funeral service were held on Friday, May 8, 2026.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the charity of one’s own choosing. UURMaPA will contribute to the UUMA Endowment Fund in honor of our colleague’s ministry.

Notes of condolence may be shared here.

The Rev. Dr. Natalie M. Fenimore

The Rev. Dr. Natalie M. Fenimore died on April 15, 2026, at the age of 68 (1958−2026). Natalie is survived by her husband Charles “Chuck” Fenimore, their children John and Helen, her step-children Paul and Rachel, her step-grandchildren, and her sister Hermanetta Smith.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 30, 2026, at the UU Congregation at Shelter Rock, 48 Shelter Rock Road, Manhasset NY 11030.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Rev. Dr. Natalie M. Fenimore Scholarship Fund at Starr King School for the Ministry, 414 13th Street, Suite 700, Oakland CA 94612. UURMaPA will contribute to the UUMA Endowment Fund in honor of our colleague’s ministry.

Notes of condolence may be sent to Chuck Fenimore, c/o Unitarian Universalist Congregation at Shelter Rock, 48 Shelter Rock Road, Manhasset NY 11030.

A more complete obituary will be forthcoming after biographical research has been completed. It will be published in an upcoming issue of Elderberries and posted on the UURMaPA website. If any readers would wish to contribute information or reminiscences, we would welcome them. Please send them to UURMaPA’s clergy obituary editor, Rev. Kathleen Fowler at kathleenclarkfowler@gmail.com

The Rev. Dr. Douglas W. Gallager

The Rev. Dr. Douglas “Doug” W. Gallager died on April 8, 2026, at the age of 79 (1946−2026). Doug is survived by his wife Celia Thurston, and his sons David Gallager, John Gallager, and James Thurston.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at 3 pm at Birmingham Unitarian Church, 38651 Woodward Ave, Bloomfield Hills MI 48304.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Detroit Public Radio, 4600 Cass Avenue, Detroit MI 48201. UURMaPA will contribute to the UUMA Endowment Fund in honor of our colleague’s ministry.

Notes of condolence may be sent to Celia Thurston at 32170 Lahser Road, Beverly Hills MI 48025.

A more complete obituary will be forthcoming after biographical research has been completed. It will be published in an upcoming issue of Elderberries and posted on the UURMaPA website. If any readers would wish to contribute information or reminiscences, we would welcome them. Please send them to UURMaPA’s clergy obituary editor, Rev. Kathleen Fowler at kathleenclarkfowler@gmail.com

Larry Allan Squire

Larry Allan Squire, of Fergus, Ontario, passed away following a brief and complex illness on March 26, 2026, in the Intensive Care Unit at Guelph General Hospital (Guelph, Ontario), at the age of 65 (1960-2026).

Born in Sarnia, Ontario, Sept. 22, 1960, Larry was the son of Murray Evan Squire and Anna Elizabeth Allan Squire. He was a loving brother to Sharon Ann Squire (Scott) Hamilton, and beloved husband of The Rev. Felicia Mary Urbanski whom he married in 1993.

Larry grew up in Sarnia, where he enjoyed playing baseball, curling and participating in local Fall Fairs. He attended Sarnia Central Collegiate and graduated from the University of Windsor, with an M.A. and B.A. in Communications Studies. He worked as Communications Assistant for Canadian Pacific Forest Products Ltd., as a Database Technician and Research Coordinator at the Lakehead Psychiatric Hospital, as a Data Analyst for Dimark Research Inc. and Q2 Consulting, and as an Evaluation Coordinator for the Community Services Council of Tulsa OK.

Prior to retirement he was a Project Manager for the Propel Centre for Population Health Impact at the University of Waterloo, Ontario, where he spearheaded programs for the Ontario Smokers’ Helpline and other Canadian Cancer Society programs.

Larry was an avid volunteer, serving TV Ontario’s Regional Advisory Council as Media Relations Officer for a candidate in a federal election, and as a church board member and newsletter editor. Recently he volunteered for the Ontario Senior Games Association and for the “Bike Buddies” program at Wellington Terrace Long Term Care.

Larry has always lovingly supported his wife Felicia, especially as her career led them to several relocations. They met in Thunder Bay, Ontario, moved to Winnipeg, Manitoba, then to Stillwater and Tulsa OK, finally moving back to Waterloo, then to Fergus, Ontario.

Larry loved playing pickleball several times a week, going bicycling with friends, hockey, hiking, snowshoeing, canoeing and fishing. He was a creative writer, completing several original screenplays and other stories. Larry enjoyed watching art films and movies. For 10 years, Larry and Felicia also ran a pet-friendly Airbnb from their home, welcoming travelers and their animals with open arms. He loved spending time at the family cottage in Dorset, Ontario, as well as bringing joy to visits with his wife’s family and friends in Connecticut.

Larry was always supportive, gentle, caring, inquisitive, creative, inventive, and loving. He made us smile and laugh. He will be greatly missed by his family, cousins, and friends.

He is survived by his wife, the Rev. Felicia Mary Urbanski, his sister Sharon Ann Squire Hamilton, his neice Hillary Hamilton Graham, his nephew Evan Hamilton and twin great -nephews, Rory and Henry Graham.

A funeral service was held on April 21, 2026, at Melville United Church, Fergus. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Foundation of Guelph General Hospital or to Melville United Church.

The Rev. Frank A. Hall

The Rev. Frank A. Hall died on March 17, 2026, at the age of 85 (1940−2026).

Frank is survived by his wife of twenty-nine years Lory Nurenberg; his children Susan Hall and Jonathan Hall (Rosie); his stepchild Carlyn Kessler (Elliot); his grandchildren Alex Hildreth and Hannah O’Brien-Hill (Perry); and his great-grandchild Sofia Hildreth. He is also survived by his siblings William Hall, John Hall, Dorothy Hall, and Gwen Sheehah, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, in-laws, other extended family members, and his first wife Anita Hall.

A celebration of Frank’s life will be held at 2 p.m. on May 3, 2026, at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Westport, 10 Lyons Plains Rd, Westport CT 06880.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Unitarian Universalist Service Committee, 689 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge MA 02139, or the Michael J. Fox Parkinson’s Foundation. UURMaPA will contribute to the UUMA Endowment Fund in honor of our colleague’s ministry.

Notes of condolence may be sent to Lory at lorynurenberg@yahoo.com.

A more complete obituary will be forthcoming after biographical research has been completed. It will be published in an upcoming issue of Elderberries and posted on the UURMaPA website.If any readers would wish to contribute information or reminiscences, we would welcome them. Please send them to UURMaPA’s clergy obituary editor, the Rev. Kathleen Fowler at kathleenclarkfowler@gmail.com.