Obituaries

Bryan Jay Coe

Bryan Jay Coe

Nov 8, 2016

BALDWINVILLE- Bryan Jay Coe, 57, of Baldwinville, died Tuesday, November 8, in his home, after an illness. He was born June 22, 1959, in Gardner, son of Arlene (Holden) and Ray Coe. Bryan worked along side Gary Severy in their siding business, Sev-Co. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles #747 and acted as a former Trustee....

Janet  Lois Wilson

Janet Lois Wilson

Nov 6, 2016

ATHOL - Janet Lois Wilson, age 91, of Athol died Sunday, November 6, 2016 at Applewood Senior Living Center. Janet was born October 4, 1925 in Athol. She is the daughter of the late Phillip R. and the late Lillian A. Thayer. Janet grew up in Athol and graduated from Athol High School in 1943. She was employed at 1st...

Norman J. A. Nault

Norman J. A. Nault

Nov 6, 2016

ATHOL - Norman J.A. Nault, 95 of 39 Queen St., Worcester, formerly of Athol, died Sunday, November 6, 2016 in the St. Mary's Healthcare Center, Worcester. He was born in Berlin, NH, on January 13, 1921, the son of the late Nelson and the late Valerie (Frechette) Nault. Norman lived in Berlin, NH until the age of 5, moving to...

Robert W McIntosh

Robert W McIntosh

Nov 4, 2016

GARDNER - Robert W. McIntosh, 100, formerly of Gardner, MA and Kennebunk, ME, died in the early morning of November 4, 2016 at Baldwinville Nursing Home, Baldwinville, MA. He was born in Winchendon on September 16, 1916, the first child of the late Bertha and James McIntosh. In his early years, Robert was raised in Gardner and attended Gardner High...

Daniel J. Schecker

Daniel J. Schecker

Oct 31, 2016

FITCHBURG - Daniel J. Schecker, 49, of Fitchburg died Monday, October 31, 2016 at Health Alliance Hospital - Leominster Hospital. He was born April 6, 1967 in Massapequa, NY, the son of Frank Schecker and the late Veronica Scully. Dan grew up in Brentwood, NY and graduated from Brentwood Ross High School, he also went to Leominster High School where...

John R. Newton

John R. Newton

Oct 26, 2016

ATHOL - John R. Newton, 67 of Athol, passed away due to complications from diabetes Wednesday, October 26, 2016 in the UMass Memorial Medical Center - University Campus, Worcester. He was born in Gardner, on April 15, 1949, the son of the late Carl O. and the late Dorothy M. (LaFord) Newton. John grew up in Athol and graduated from...

Joseph E. Daly

Joseph E. Daly

Oct 25, 2016

GARDNER – Joseph Edward Daly, 90, formerly of Rouville Avenue, Gardner, died on Tuesday, October 25, 2016, in Concord, Massachusetts following a long illness. Born in Gardner on April 10, 1926, Joseph was the third of seven children born to Daniel E. and Mary (Murphy) Daly. A Certified Public Accountant, Joe established his own accounting firm in downtown Gardner which...

Therese (Broadbent) Baca

Therese (Broadbent) Baca

Oct 21, 2016

LEOMINSTER- Therese (Broadbent) Baca, 88, of Leominster, died Friday, October 21, in Leominster Hospital, after a short illness. She was born May 3, 1928, in Lowell, daughter of the late James and Matilda (St. Germain) Broadbent. Mrs. Baca was a member of Holy Family of Nazareth Parish. She worked for the former Cluet & Peabody Shirt Company for 23 years....

Jacquelin (Auger) Cetto

Jacquelin (Auger) Cetto

Oct 20, 2016

ATHOL – Jacquelin Auger Cetto, age 87, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 20, 2016 at the Heywood Hospital in Gardner. Mrs. Cetto was born in Keene, NH on May, 18, 1929, the daughter of the late Kathryn (Gilbo) and the late Arthur Auger. As a young child she moved with her family to Orange. She attended Orange schools and...

Charles E. Langlois

Charles E. Langlois

Oct 19, 2016

GARDNER - Charles E. “Charlie” Langlois Jr., 89 of Gardner, died Wednesday, October 19, 2016. Charles was a Gardner native, born on October 25th, 1926, son of Charles and Edmee (Beaudet) Langlois. He was a graduate of Holy Rosary School and Gardner High School, class of 1944. Soon after graduation, he served as a Seaman 1st Class in the United...

William R.  Bellofatto

William R. Bellofatto

Oct 18, 2016

HUBBARDSTON - William R. “Bill” Bellofatto, Jr., 84, of Hubbardston died Tuesday, October 18, 2016 at Heywood Hospital, Gardner. Mr. Bellofatto was born May 11, 1932 in Milford, MA, the son of the late William R. and the late Bertha (Daniels) Bellofatto. Bill grew up in Milford and graduated from Milford High School. He was a veteran of the Korean...

Olga (Yuris) Borkowski

Olga (Yuris) Borkowski

Oct 18, 2016

GARDNER- Olga E. (Yuris) Borkowski, 88, of Gardner, died Tuesday, October 18, at UMass Medical center, surrounded by her family. She was born November 27, 1927, in Fitchburg, daughter of the late John and Elizabeth (Vaidulos) Yuris. Mrs. Borkowski was an LPN at the former Gardner State Hospital for several years. She was a member of Holy Spirit Church, and...

Roberta A. Nault

Roberta A. Nault

Oct 17, 2016

ATHOL – Roberta A. Nault, 68 of Athol passed away Monday, October 17, 2016 at Quabbin Valley Healthcare, Athol. Roberta was born on August 11, 1948, the daughter of Norman J. A. Nault and the late Eleanor (Goddard) Nault. A lifetime resident of Athol, Roberta graduated from Athol High School with the Class of 1966. She worked as a receptionist...

Lloyd S. Upham

Lloyd S. Upham

Oct 16, 2016

ATHOL - Lloyd S. Upham, 76 of 494 School St., Athol, died Sunday, October 16, 2016 in the Lifecare Center of Leominster, Leominster. He was born in Gardner, on August 14, 1940, the son of the late Harry and the late Dora (Bryant) Upham. Lloyd grew up in Petersham and graduated from Mahar Regional High School. He was a veteran...

Claire D. Cote

Claire D. Cote

Oct 16, 2016

LEOMINSTER- Claire “Bubbles” Cote, 93, of Leominster, died Saturday, October 16, in her home. She was born August 29, 1923, in Fitchburg, daughter of the late Alphonse and Rozia (Beauregard) Comeau. Mrs. Cote worked at the former Foster Grant for 20 years before her retirement. She was a member of the Leominster Senior Citizens, Golden Ages, Fitchburg Friendship Club, and...

Joanne J. Breault

Joanne J. Breault

Oct 16, 2016

Joanne J. Breault, age 64, of Athol lost her battle with ALS Sunday, October 16, 2016 at home surrounded by her family. Joanne was born July 5, 1952 in Gardner. She is the daughter of the late Stanley and the late Lucille (Rivard) Sabulis. Joanne grew up in the Athol and Gardner area and attended schools in the Narragansett School...

Mary A. Young

Mary A. Young

Oct 16, 2016

WINCHENDON- Mary A. (Davis) Young, 51, of Winchendon, died October 16, after an illness. She was born August 21, 1965, in Gardner, daughter of the late Clifford and Phyllis (Mailloux) Davis. Mary touched everyone's heart that she met in so many ways. She had faced so many battles in her life that she had overcome and showed just how strong...

Sylvia H. Kulvete

Sylvia H. Kulvete

Oct 15, 2016

Sylvia H. Kulvete, formerly of Gardner, was called by God and died peacefully at the age of 87. Sylvia was born in The Bronx, NY in 1929; she was the daughter of the late Hilma and John Carlson. She was a graduate of Gardner High School. After high school, she worked as a clerk in the Gardner City Hall where...

Constance O. Gutkopf

Constance O. Gutkopf

Oct 13, 2016

ATHOL - Constance O. Gutkopf, age 91, of Gardner, died Thursday, October 13, 2016 at Wachusett Manor Nursing Home. She was born July 17, 1925 in Royalston and is the daughter of the late Walter M. and the late Fannie E. (Robinson) Durant. She was the youngest of eight children. Connie grew up in Royalston and graduated from Athol High...

Scott VonDeck

Scott VonDeck

Oct 13, 2016

ASHBURNHAM- Scott VonDeck, 53, of Ashburnham, died Wednesday evening, October 13, in his home, after an illness. He was born July 7, 1963, in Fitchburg son of Joseph and the late Evelyn (Strachan) VonDeck. Scott grew up in Ashburnham and graduated from Oakmont High School in 1981. He was a woodworker for Heritage Woodworkers for over 30 years. Scott will...