Obituaries
Nancy J. Purdie
Jul 13, 2025
We are sad to announce the passing of Nancy J. Purdie on July 13, 2025. Born on December 31, 1946 in Gardner, MA, Nancy was a friend to all who were privileged to know her. She was a loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and friend, whose quick wit and compassionate heart were cherished by all who knew her. A resident...
Patricia Ann Ploof
Jul 12, 2025
Patricia Ploof, 76, died on Saturday, July 12, 2025. She leaves behind her husband of 54 years, Timothy Ploof, their son, David Ploof, and his wife, Keila, and her grandchildren, Michael Ploof and Fletcher Sheinheit. She also left her much loved dog, Blossom.
She was born on November 26, 1948 in Springfield, MA the daughter of the late John F Ferris...
Ann E. "Annie" Chapman
Jul 12, 2025
Ann E. (Esposito) "Annie" Chapman, 89, of Gardner, MA, passed away in Heywood Hospital, with her family by her side, on July 12th, 2025.
The daughter of the late Dominic and Josephine (Silvestri) Esposito, she was born on June 6, 1936, in Shrewsbury, MA. She graduated from Worcester Girls Trade School in 1955. On September 5, 1955, she married the love...
Marcia L. Flanagan
Jul 7, 2025
Marcia L. Flanagan was born on August 21, 1945, in Gardner, Massachusetts, to Edward and Mary Flanagan.
She was a proud member of the Gardner High School graduating class of nineteen sixty-three. She passed away peacefully at her home on July 7, 2025, surrounded by her loving daughter, Amanda, and son-in-law, Anthony, with her faithful dog, Mac, and cat, Miss Kitty,...
Bruce James Dombrowik
Jul 6, 2025
Bruce James Dombrowik, 83, of Lunenburg, passed peacefully on Sunday, July 6, 2025, at Healthalliance Hospital, with all of his children at his bedside.
Bruce was born on June 30, 1942. Born and raised in Leominster, MA, he was the son of Lucien and Catherine (Cahill) Dombrowik. He graduated Leominster High School in 1960.
Bruce was a man strongly devoted to his...
Camaline T. Keach
Jul 5, 2025
Camaline T. Keach passed away on July 5th, 2025 at Athol Hospital.
She was born on June 17, 1923, in Athol, the daughter of the late Antoni and Addolorada Bariloni. She was the wife of the late Thomas Keach.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the local Veteran's Center, North Quabbin Veterans Center, P.O. Box 746, Athol, Ma 01331.
A...
Donald Robert Schlicke
Jul 3, 2025
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Donald Robert Schlicke on July 3, 2025. Born on May 10, 1953, in Gardner, MA, and a lifelong resident of Phillipston, MA, his presence will be deeply missed. His witty nature, paired with his generous spirit and humble heart, made him a cherished individual in our lives and...
Theresa Dembek
Jul 3, 2025
Theresa Dembek, a compassionate and generous soul, was born on October 21, 1959, in Gardner, MA, USA. Her life was a beautiful testament to love, service, and the profound impact one person can make on the lives of many. Her loving spirit, thoughtful nature, and dedication to helping others made her a beacon of light in her community and a...
Patricia G. Walsh
Jun 30, 2025
Patricia G. Walsh of Gardner, Ma. passed away peacefully on June 30th, 2025 in Gardner.
Daughter of the late Angelina and Philip Belanger is survived by her brother David Belanger, sister Barbara and her husband Christopher Atkins and sister Lucy Hebert. Also survived by many loving nieces, great nieces, nephews, great nephews, cousins and wonderful loving friends.
Patricia was a Teachers Assistant...
Ernest F. Richards
Jun 25, 2025
Ernest Frederick Richards of Petersham, MA died peacefully on June 25, 2025 at the age of 101. Affectionately known as “Smilin’ Ernie” to those who knew him, was born on February 28, 1924, in Lancaster, MA. He was a beacon of joy and a wellspring of laughter, touching the lives of many with his loving, funny, supportive, and generous nature....
George A. Di Saia
Jun 21, 2025
George A. Di Saia, born in Warwick, Rhode Island, on May 29, 1939, passed away peacefully on June 21, 2025, in Fort Pierce, Florida, at the age of 86.
A proud veteran of the United States Navy, George went on to dedicate many years of service as a building official in several towns throughout central Massachusetts, later continuing his work in...
Geraldine O. Dorval
Jun 19, 2025
Geraldine O. Dorval, 98, died Thursday, June 19, 2025, at The Lydia Taft House in Uxbridge, MA. Geraldine was born in Gardner on April 21, 1927, the daughter of the late Hector and Olive (LeBlanc) Dorval. She was a graduate of Gardner High School in 1946. Geraldine was employed at Goodnow-Pearsen Co., the First National Bank, Tipton Buick Co., and...
Tessa MB Williams
Jun 18, 2025
Tessa MB Williams, of Athol, Massachusetts, having previously lived in Winchendon, Massachusetts. Born on January 16, 1953, in Bangor, Maine, passed away at age 72 on June 18, 2025. Tessa was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. She was married to her loving and supportive husband, Reid Williams, for 51 years, a testament to their enduring...
Robert L. Gale
Jun 18, 2025
Robert L. Gale, 79, of Otter River died at Heywood Hospital Wednesday morning after being stricken ill at home.
He leaves his wife of 38 years, Patricia (Lempart) Gale; children Suzanne Gale of Concord, NH, Douglas and his wife Rosalie of Seattle, WA, Jeffrey Collins and his fiancee Jennie House of Phillipston, and Laura Lajoie and her husband David of Worcester;...
Pearl A. Howard
Jun 11, 2025
Pearl A. Howard, aged 98, passed away peacefully on June 11, 2025. Born in Lynn, MA on September 8, 1926, Pearl was a compassionate, loyal and thoughtful woman who lived her life with immense grace and kindness. She was a beloved mother, friend and was known by many for her unwavering devotion to her family.Pearl spent her formative years in...
Norma H. Lively
Jun 11, 2025
Norma H. Lively of 68 Harrington Street, Athol, MA died Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at Quabbin Valley Health Care with her family by her side after several months of declining health.
She was born in Athol, MA on August 25, 1935, the daughter of the late Leo and the late Mary (Soucie) Wright.
She was raised in Athol, attended local schools and...
Anita C. Frechette
Jun 10, 2025
Anita Claire (Lapierre) Frechette, 93, died Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at Leominster Hospital after an illness.
She was the wife of 56 years to the late Alfred Frechette, who died in 2008.She was born in Three Rivers, Canada, on January 1, 1932, a daughter of the late Napoleon and Lumina (Leclerc) Lapierre.
She attended St. Cecilia's School. She worked at Foster Grant...
Eino William Jarvenpaa
Jun 8, 2025
Eino William Jarvenpaa left this world peacefully on June 8, 2025, surrounded by his family.
He was born on July 25, 1930. Eino lived and worked his entire life in Whitmanville, a village in northern Westminster, Massachusetts. He graduated from Worcester Boys Trade School in 1950 as a machinist. After graduation, Eino returned home to work alongside his father, Eino Iva...
Martha Jane Corcoran
Jun 6, 2025
Martha Jane (Carr) Corcoran, 78, of Leverett, MA, died peacefully on June 6, 2025, at Bay State Franklin Medical Center in Greenfield, MA, with her brother and caretaker, Patrick John Carr, at her side. She had experienced a period of declining health for the past several years.
She was born on January 17, 1947, in Gardner, MA, to Patrick James and...
David Nolan
Jun 6, 2025
David Nolan here, writing this from beyond the stars. Dear Family, Friends, and my kitties Jeana, Micky, and Molly: I've never loved a group of people more than I love you. Born in the snowy winter of 1956 in Fitchburg, MA, I had a good run until June 6, 2025. I'm not here anymore, but my spirit is alive, chuckling...
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