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LUCIA JOHNSTON Obituary

LUCIA JOHNSTON Clinton - Lucia L. (Regonini) Johnston died on December 26, 2025, at Life Care Center of Leominster after an illness. Her husband of 26 years, Ronald E. Johnston, died in 2014. She leaves three sons, Michael (Donna) Sanders of Clinton, Mass., William Sanders of Greensboro Bend, Vt., David (Amanda) Sanders of Portsmouth, R.I., and one daughter, Karen A. (Steven) Dellasanta of Little Compton, R.I.; two brothers, James M. Regonini and John P. Regonini, both of Clinton, nd two sisters, Jean A. Lamlein of Clinton, and Joan M. Regonini of Shrewsbury, Mass.; 13 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by brothers Louis E. Regonini and Peter L. Regonini, and her sister, Marilyn C. Morgan. Lucia was born in Clinton in 1937, daughter of Gemma A. and Louis N. Regonini. Lucia was a member of St. John the Evangelist Church and was a graduate of Clinton High School, class of 1955. Lucia lived and raised her family in Sterling for nearly 50 years before returning to Clinton. A Calling hour was held on Friday, January 2, 2026, from 9:30 until 10:30 a.m. at McNally & Watson Funeral Home, 304 Church Street, Clinton, with a Mass of Christian Burial immediately following at 11 a.m. in St. John the Evangelist Church, 80 Union Street, Clinton MA. Burial was in St. John's Cemetery in Lancaster, Mass. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the ARC of Opportunity, 564 Main St., Fitchburg, MA, 01420. Online condolences may be placed at www.mcnallywatson.com.

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Published by The Item from Dec. 30, 2025 to Jan. 9, 2026.

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Mary Ellen Winkelman

January 2, 2026

So sorry to hear of the passing of your mom Mikey. My condolences to you and your family.

Joyce Regonini

December 31, 2025

Lucia's struggles of the past few years are over,She's gone to stay with family-God bless her,

Mary (Ruberti) Cravedi

December 30, 2025

Regonini family, so sorry for your loss. Rest in peace Lucia❤

Susan Crossman

December 29, 2025

To the Sanders and Regonini families my thoughts are with you at this most difficult time. May your Mom/sister rest in peace. It was nice to see you and reminisce about the old days on the Acre.

Tina Waeger

December 29, 2025

Rest in the sweetest peace Aunt Lucia. I always enjoyed spending time with you.

Cathy Tambolleo

December 29, 2025

Lucia was a beautiful lady, my deepest sympathy to her children and family and all her siblings. Clinton’s best!

john mahoney

December 28, 2025

Joan offering sympathy and prayers for you , family and sister. God Bless John Mahoney Northboro Ma

Debbie (Draleaus)Bria

December 28, 2025

Hello Mike,so sorry for your loss.Your mom was always so sweet and kind.Wish I could be there but not in the area in the winter.Big hugs and prayers to you and your family.

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9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

McNally & Watson Funeral Home

304 Church Street, Clinton, MA 01510

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Mass of Christian Burial

10:30 a.m.

St. John the Evangelist Church

80 Union Street, Clinton, MA 01510

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12:00 p.m.

St. John's Cemetery

Parker Road, Lancaster, MA 01523

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