Obituaries
Arlene C. Hart
Jan 18, 2016
GARDNER - Arlene C. (Packard) Hart, 86 of Gardner, passed away Monday, January 18, 2016 in the Overlook Masonic Nursing Home, Charlton, MA. She was born in Ashburnham, on July 18, 1929, the daughter of the late Nelson and the late Alfreda (Rosbury) Packard. She grew up in Ashburnham and graduated from Fitchburg High School in 1948. She worked for...
Andrew W. Fruit
Jan 17, 2016
TEMPLETON - Andrew W. Fruit, 33, of Templeton, died Sunday, January 17, 2016 in the Heywood Hospital, Gardner, MA. He was born in Gardner, on November 7, 1982, the son of John M. and Paula A. (Teittinen) Fruit. Andrew grew up in Templeton and graduated from Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical School in 2000. He helped with the family business Templeton...
Robert D. Wetmore
Jan 15, 2016
BARRE - Former State Senator Robert D. Wetmore, 85, of Barre passed away peacefully on Friday, January 15 due to complications of Parkinson’s Syndrome. Bob Wetmore was born in Gardner, the son of Marion (Parmenter) and Elmer Wetmore, graduated from Gardner High School and attended Worcester Jr. College, Clark Evening College and Holy Cross Institute of Industrial Relations. A veteran...
Helena M. Bellefeuille
Jan 14, 2016
LEOMINSTER- Helena M. (Bastarache) Bellefeuille, 71, of Leominster, died Thursday, January 14, at the Rose Monahan Hospice Home, after an illness. She was born May 30, 1944, in St. Damien, New Brunswick, Canada, daughter of the late Ambroise and Helene (LeBlanc) Bastarache. She attended grammar school in St. Damien, New Brunswick and graduated from high school in St. Antoine, New...
Regis J. LeBlanc
Jan 13, 2016
LEOMINSTER-Regis J. LeBlanc, 71, of Leominster, died Wednesday, January 13, at St. Vincent Hospital after an illness. Regis was born January 5, 1945, in St. Anthony, New Brunswick, Canada, son of the late Tilman and Elise LeBlanc. He was a carpenter for many years. He cherished his grandchildren. Regis loved country music, and enjoyed the many family and friend gatherings...
Bernard P. Jolly
Jan 13, 2016
ATHOL — Bernard P. Jolly, 66, of 130 Coolidge St., passed away in his home on Jan. 13, 2016. His wife of 48 years, Geraldine Jolly, was by his side. Bernie was born on June 24, 1949, and grew up in South Royalston. He was a painter/carpenter and enjoyed working with the many clients he acquired over the years. His...
Lillian B. Cruz
Jan 11, 2016
LEOMINSTER- Lillian B. Cruz, 45, of Leominster, died Monday, January 11, in Leominster after an illness. Lily was born April 22, 1970, in New York City, daughter of the late Herbert and Luz (Mercado) Cruz and has lived in Leominster for many years. She was a phlebotomist for 14 years at Leominster hospital before her illness. Lily was a loving...
Raymond J. Hamel
Jan 10, 2016
ATHOL - Raymond J Hamel, 72 of Athol, died Sunday, January 10, 2016 in the UMass Memorial Medical Center - University Campus, Worcester, MA. He was born in Winchendon and raised in Gardner and Phillipston. Ray worked at Nichols & Stone and at Gem Industries in Gardner and in 1965, went to C&W Metal Fabricators as a welder, where he...
Leon J. Zlotnik
Jan 9, 2016
GARDNER – Leon J. Zlotnik, 91, died surrounded by his wife and daughters January 9, 2016 at UMASS Memorial Medical Center, Memorial Campus in Worcester after a short illness. He was born January 22, 1924, in Templeton, son of the late Antoni and Wiklonia (Kopicko) Zlotnik. He attended Gardner High School, graduating as part of Operation Graduation on May 20,...
Michelle Roberts Matthews
Jan 9, 2016
ORANGE - Michelle Roberts Matthews, 48 of 150 A Oaklawn Ave, Orange, died Saturday, January 9, 2016 in the Brigham And Women's Hospital, Boston, MA. She was born in Athol, on March 6, 1967. She leaves behind her husband Steven Matthews; two sons, Michael W. Roberts of Orange, Steven T. Roberts of Orange; one brother, Harold Roberts of Athol; two...
Edna A. Thomson
Jan 8, 2016
PETERSHAM- Edna A. (Flagg) Thomson, age 90, went to be with the Lord on Friday, January 8, 2016. Edna was born in Orange, MA, the oldest of fifteen children, the daughter of Ava B. and Rachel E. (Allen) Flagg, Sr. She lived in North Dana until she was 11 years old, then moved to Athol where she grew up and...
Antionette Cosmo Boccardy
Jan 8, 2016
Antoinette C. Boccardy, in the morning hours of Friday, January the 8t, passed away at North Florida Regional Hospital in Gainesville, Florida. She was 83 years old. Her beloved husband of 59 years was at her side. She was born on February 19th, 1932 in Athol, Massachusetts, the daughter of the late Vincent James DeSantis and Judita DeSantis. She is...
Bessie D. Bolin
Jan 5, 2016
ERVING - Bessie D. (Hallett) Bolin, 85, of Erving, died Tuesday, January 5, 2016 in the Baystate Franklin Medical Center, Greenfield. She was born in Erving, on October 23, 1930, the daughter of the late Lester and the late Ethel (Jangro) Hallett. Bessie grew up in Erving, graduated from Orange High School and was a life-long resident of Erving. She...
Harrison W. Griffith
Jan 4, 2016
ATHOL- Harrison W. Griffith, Jr., age 91, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, January 4, 2016. Harrison was born June 22, 1924 in Athol, MA. He is the son of the late Harrison W. and the late Inez (Wilder) Griffith. He married Marion Sears on July 12, 1942 and they were married for 68 years until she...
Bernard "Shaw" LePoer
Jan 3, 2016
PETERSHAM - Bernard “Shaw” LePoer, Jr., 91, Petersham, died Sunday, January 3, 2016 in the UMass Memorial Medical Center - University Campus, Worcester, MA. He was born in Petersham, on October 31, 1924, the son of the late Bernard and the late Myrtle (Barnes) Coolidge LePoer. He grew up in Petersham, attending the Petersham Center School (where he met his...
Mary Clare (Muriel) Vincent
Jan 2, 2016
Mother Mary Clare Vincent, OSB, nun and the foundress and first prioress of St. Scholastica Priory, Petersham, Mass., died January 2 at the priory after a few months illness. She was 90 and in her 66th year of religious dedication and 33rd year of Benedictine monastic profession. Born on July 18, 1925 in Boston, Mass. to Cornelius and Mattie Elizabeth...
Delbert Aaron Greenwood
Jan 1, 2016
GARDNER- Delbert Aaron Greenwood, 85, of West Enfield, Maine, formerly of Gardner and Westminster, died Friday, January 1, in Wachusett Manor Nursing Home, after an illness. He was born March 26, 1930, in Gardner, son of the late Aaron A. and Ellen (Riley) Greenwood. He graduated as President of Gardner High School Class of 1948. He received his degree from...
Shawn Quinn Allen
Jan 1, 2016
ORANGE- Shawn Quinn Allen, 33, of Orange, died Friday, New Year's Day, at UMass Memorial Medical Center, after an ilness. He was born in Leominster, on St. Patrick's Day, 1982, son of Vergial and Barbara (King) Allen. Shawn attended CAPS Collaborative in Gardner until he was 22. He then attended Life Skills, Inc. also in Gardner. Shawn enjoyed watching people,...
Alice M. Gauvin
Dec 31, 2015
ATHOL- Alice M. (Duguay) Gauvin 95, of Athol, peacefully passed at her home, Thursday, December 31st. Born in Athol, May 2, 1920, daughter of the late Aime A. and Rose Alma (Blanchette) Duguay. She lived in Athol all her life. She was predeceased by her husband Jean Albini “Benny” Gauvin. She leaves three daughters, Alice Zanga, her husband Lawrence of...
Robert P. Rhodes
Dec 31, 2015
ATHOL - Robert P. Rhodes, 72 of Athol, died Thursday, December 31, 2015 in the UMass Memorial Medical Center, Worcester. He was born in Athol, on April 5, 1943, the son of the late Delbert and the late Cecilia (Piette) Rhodes. He grew up in Athol, attending Athol Schools. He graduated from Athol High School. He served in the U....
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