Obituaries

Helen J. Maga

Helen J. Maga

Apr 16, 2016

ATHOL- Helen J. Maga, 93, of 46 Lenox Circle, passed away Saturday, April 16, 2016 at Athol Hospital. She was born in Sunderland on June 3, 1922, the daughter of the late John and Mary (Danilo) Korpita. She attended Sunderland schools. Helen married Henry Maga in 1946 and they welcomed two children. Wanting to pursue a nursing career, Helen attended...

Shirley F. Buell

Shirley F. Buell

Apr 13, 2016

CABOT, PA - Shirley Buell, 98, of Cabot, PA, formerly of Athol, passed away Wednesday, April 13, 2016 at Concordia Lutheran Ministries Ortal Assisted Living Center. Shirley was born October 29, 1917 in Lowell, Mass., the daughter of Harry L. and Ruth E. (Ward) Woodman. Shirley was active in the Girl Scouts and earned their highest award, the Golden Eaglet,...

Helen J. Winn

Helen J. Winn

Apr 13, 2016

ATHOL- Helen J. "Tootie" (VanTassell) Winn, 71, of Athol, died Wednesday, April 13, in Quabbin Valley Healthcare, after an illness. She was born February 21, 1945, in Westford, daughter of the late Roger and Helen (Wilson) VanTassell. She previously owned the Royalston Country Store. She also worked as a pharmacy technician for Ray's Pharmacy and Bruce's. She enjoyed traveling with...

Roger Bliss Thurber

Roger Bliss Thurber

Apr 11, 2016

NEW SALEM - Roger Bliss Thurber, 74, of 493 Daniel Shays Highway, New Salem, died peacefully at home on Monday, April 11, 2016. Born in Boston on July 24, 1941, he was the son of the late Roger B. and the late Linda Eynon Thurber. Roger grew up in Wellesley, MA. He graduated from Hebron Academy in Hebron, Maine and...

Andrew C. Soucy

Andrew C. Soucy

Apr 11, 2016

GARDNER - Andrew C. Soucy 92 of 33 Waterview Dr. Gardner, formally of 1352 Main St. in Leominster died Monday, April 11, 2016 in Wachusett Manor Nursing Home, Gardner. He was born July 30, 1923 in Leominster the son of the late Arthur J. Soucy and Elizabeth (Phelan) Soucy and lived in Leominster for many years before moving to Gardner....

Francis C. Andriliunas

Francis C. Andriliunas

Apr 11, 2016

VIRGINIA Colonel Francis C. Andriliunas, United States Marine Corps (ret) of Poquoson, Virginia died on the morning of April 11th after a long illness. He was born May 28,1928 in Athol, the son of Lithuanian immigrants Jonas and Valeria (Brazinskas Andriliunas. He attended Athol Schools and graduated with the class of 1946, playing football, hockey, and baseball As a lad,...

Normand J. Richard

Normand J. Richard

Apr 9, 2016

Leominster - Normand J Richard 63 of Leominster MA passed away peacefully at U-Mass Medical Center on Saturday April 9th, after a brief illness. Born in Richibucto NB, Canada, he was the son of the late Aurele J Richard and the late Rita M (Robichaud) Richard. Normand moved to the US at the age of 11 where he lived the...

Claude J. Chiasson

Claude J. Chiasson

Apr 9, 2016

ATHOL – Claude J. Chiasson, 96, of Athol died Saturday, April 9, 2016 in Quabbin Valley Health Care, Athol. He was born on March 26, 1920, as the second son of the late Leon and Margaret (Chiasson) Chiasson in Island River, New Brunswick, Canada. He migrated with his parents to the United States in 1921 and has lived in Athol...

Edmond J. Landry

Edmond J. Landry

Apr 7, 2016

HAINES CITY - Edmond J. Landry, Jr., 78, of Haines City, FL, formerly of Athol, passed away at his home on Thursday, April 7, 2016. He was born on May 11, 1937, in Spencer, MA to Edmond J. Landry, Sr. and Lillian (Charest) Landry. He graduated from Athol High School in 1956. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1957-1962,...

David L. Galvin

David L. Galvin

Apr 6, 2016

ATHOL - David L. Galvin, 77 of 154 Wallingford Ave., Athol, died Wednesday, April 6, 2016 in the Heywood Hospital, Gardner, MA. David was born in Lowell MA, on March 23, 1939, the son of the late Lawrence and the late Martha (Mannistro) Galvin. He grew up in Lowell and spent most of his life there, eventually moving to Athol...

Kevin L. Robinson-Parizo

Kevin L. Robinson-Parizo

Apr 3, 2016

PETERSHAM - Kevin L. Robinson-Parizo, 48 of 355 North Main St., Petersham, died Sunday, April 3, 2016 at home. He was born in Ware, MA, on November 16, 1967, the son of the late Robert M. Parizo and Nancy E. (Barrows) Robinson. He graduated from Gardner High School. He worked at GAAMA Workshop in Gardner. He was a son of...

Mary J. Bennett

Mary J. Bennett

Mar 29, 2016

ATHOL- Mary J. (Linde) Bennett, 91, of Athol, passed away Tuesday, March 29, 2016 at home. Mary was born October 31, 1924 in Fitchburg. She is the daughter of the late Jacob and the late Yvonne (Rajiala) Linde. Mary grew up and lived in Fitchburg for many years, graduating from Fitchburg High School. She later moved to Townsend and since...

Esther W. Shepardson

Esther W. Shepardson

Mar 28, 2016

ATHOL- Esther W. Shepardson, 98, passed away peacefully on her birthday in Quabbin Valley Health Care on Monday, March 28, 2016. Esther, known to all her friends as Mickey, was born on March 28, 1918 and grew up in Dunbarton, New Hampshire. She was the daughter of Cyrus Wheeler and Bertha Rouse. She graduated from Concord High School in 1936....

Alice A. Knappe

Alice A. Knappe

Mar 28, 2016

ATHOL- Alice A. (Watkevich) Knappe, 98, of Athol, died Monday, March 28, at Quabbin Valley Healthcare after a short illness. Alice was born June 4, 1917, in Athol, daughter of the late Charles and Anne (Gatautis) Watkevich and lived in Athol all her life. She graduated from Athol High School in 1935 and worked for Webster Sole Company and Girardi...

Gisele M. Nault

Gisele M. Nault

Mar 23, 2016

GARDNER- Gisele “Gerry” M. (Bessette) Nault, 87, of Gardner, formerly of Leominster, died Wednesday, March 23, in her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born September 9, 1928, in Glover, Vermont, daughter of the late Dorea and Eva (Soucy) Bessette. Mrs. Nault worked at the former Newbury’s, the former Grant’s, and Allen’s Department Store. She was a member...

Pauline A. Richardson

Pauline A. Richardson

Mar 20, 2016

ATHOL- Pauline A. Richardson, age 65, of Athol died Sunday, March 20, 2016 at UMass Memorial Medical Center - University Campus of Worcester, MA. Pauline was born June 16, 1950 in Athol. She is the daughter of the late John L. and the late Doris (Britt) Costa. Pauline lived in Athol most of her life attending New Salem Academy. She...

Sylvia A. Gray

Sylvia A. Gray

Mar 17, 2016

ATHOL - Sylvia A. (Ward) Gray, age 88, of Athol died Thursday, March 17, 2016 at East Village Place in East Longmeadow, MA. Sylvia was born February 24, 1928 in Orange. She is the daughter of the late Eddie L. and the late Dorothy (Gleason) Ward. Sylvia grew up in Orange graduating from Orange High School in 1945 and moved...

Lloyd M. Moulton

Lloyd M. Moulton

Mar 11, 2016

ORANGE- Lloyd M. Moulton, Jr., age 75, of Orange died Friday, March 11, 2016 at Heywood Hospital of Gardner, MA. Mr. Moulton was born May 15, 1940 in Boston, MA. He is the son of the late Lloyd M. and the late Mabel C. (Fisher) Moulton. Lloyd was employed as a Machine Operator by Thomas & Betts formerly Catamount and...

Rita M. LeBlanc

Rita M. LeBlanc

Mar 11, 2016

LEOMINSTER- Rita M. LeBlanc, 79, of Leominster, passed into the arms of the Lord on Friday, March 11, in her home. Rita was born on November 1, 1936, in Notre Dame, New Brunswick, Canada; daughter of the late Edgar and Corinne (Melanson) LeBlanc. She moved to the United States, finally residing in Leominster in 1958. She was employed at Foster...

Brook C. Davis

Brook C. Davis

Mar 9, 2016

ATHOL-Brook Clarke Davis, 54, of Athol, died in his home on Wednesday March 9 after an illness. A loving and devoted father and grandfather, he was present at every school and sporting event, and recital. He coached many of his children’s sporting leagues. Brook leaves a son, Brandon Clarke Davis of Athol, and two daughters, Sarah Lucia Davis and Rachel...