Regina Ann Chaple, of Townsend

Townsend- Regina Anne (Shepard) Chaple passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Thursday, January 29, 2026. Regina’s story began on July 8, 1947, in Springfield, Massachusetts. She was born to the late George “Bud” Shepard and Mary (Ferrero) Shepard. She grew up in Agawam, Massachusetts, and graduated from Agawam High School in 1965. Regina attended the University of Massachusetts at Amherst, graduating in 1969 with a degree in English. While at UMass, she was a member of the Precisionettes, a woman’s marching unit, serving as their Executive Officer in her senior year. It was also during her senior year that she met the love of her life, Glenn. They married in 1970 and eventually settled in Townsend, Massachusetts where they raised their two sons. Regina became an English teacher and worked in the Littleton Public School system for over 30 years, first at the middle school and then at the high school. She took great delight in the fact that her husband, two sons, and daughter-in-law were all teachers in surrounding communities. She was thrilled when her two oldest grandchildren decided to pursue paths in education as well. She enjoyed keeping in touch with many former students over Facebook. Regina enjoyed family get-togethers and milestones such as birthdays, weddings and graduations. She was especially fond of events involving her grandchildren and was there to cheer them on at gymnastics and track meets, and soccer and softball games. She loved summertime trips to the beach, especially at Cape Cod. Christmas was her favorite holiday and from mid-November to mid-January the house was filled with Christmas decorations and the sound of Christmas music. She never missed a Hallmark Christmas movie. Regina was a four time cancer survivor. Her bravery and determination through these battles was an inspiration to her family and friends. Regina is survived by her husband Glenn, sons David (wife Michelle) and Kevin, grandchildren Katherine, Samuel, and Julia Chaple, brothers John Shepard, Michael Shepard (wife Maureen), and Robert Shepard (wife Erin), brother-in-law Robert Chaple, sister-in-law Ann Wysk (husband Mark Wysk), and numerous beloved cousins, nieces, and nephews. A devout Catholic, she was a parishoner at St. John the Evangelist Church in Townsend. Regina's family will receive relatives and friends at calling hours from 4- 7 PM Friday, February 6, 2026 at the Anderson Funeral Home, 250 Main Street (Rte. 119) Townsend Center. Her Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 AM Saturday, February 7, 2026 at St. John the Evangelist Church 1 School Street, Townsend. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Jude Foundation.

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Regina Ann Chaple, of Townsend

July 8, 1947 - January 29, 2026