The Fox Family

The Fox name in Hubbardston is most closely associated with Father Eugene R. Fox, who served as pastor of St. John the Baptist Church for nearly 50 years (1938-1986). His extraordinary tenure made him one of the defining figures of 20th-century Hubbardston. A shrine at the entrance to St. John the Baptist Cemetery honors his service. While Fr. Fox came to Hubbardston as a priest rather than a settler, his half-century of service makes the Fox name an indelible part of the community's story.