Obituaries

Mar 3, 2015

Geraldine Horton Larson New Salem – Geraldine Horton (Eastwood) Larson, 98, of West Street, died Tuesday, March 3, 2015 at her home.      Geraldine was born in Keene, NH on August 7, 1916, the daughter of Harold E. and Hazel K. (Chase) Eastwood.  She grew up and lived in Keene for several years, later moving to Providence, RI where she lived...

Mar 3, 2015

Stuart  M. Smith Orange – Stuart M. “Bud” Smith, 90, of Tully, passed away Tuesday, March 3, 2015 surrounded by his loving family.      He leaves his wife and best friend of 67 years, Emily (Thurlow) Smith; his children, Stuart M. Smith, Jr. and his wife Loraine of Athol, Rodney T. Smith of Orange, Karen G. Dean and her husband David...

Mar 1, 2015

FITCHBURG- Robert J. Richard, 88, of Fitchburg, formerly of Leominster, died Sunday, March 1, in Health Alliance Hospital, after an illness. He was born November 14, 1926, in Fitchburg, son of the late Prime and Lillian (Canty) Richard. He served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. He also served in the National Guard for 6 years. Mr....

Feb 27, 2015

ATHOL:  Estelle (Noel) White, after a full life of 98 years, died peacefully on February 27. She was born in Athol on May 29, 1916- the daughter of Jaddus and Gillette (Savoy) Noel. She worked as a Fancy Stitcher for J.F. McElwain and was a communicant of Our Lady Immaculate Church. She enjoyed playing card games and bingo with family and...

Feb 26, 2015

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Feb 26, 2015

LEOMINSTER- Theresa E. (LaPointe) (Pellecchia) Gionet, 87, of Leominster, died peacefully, Thursday, February 26, in her daughter’s home, surrounded by her family. She was born November 5, 1927, in Leominster, daughter of the late Prudent and Edna (Boisvert) LaPointe. Theresa was a member of St. Cecilia’s Parish. She worked at E.B. Kingman for many years working previously at the Carrington...

Feb 23, 2015

Marilyn J. Parker Orange – Marilyn J. (Kingsbury) (French) Parker, 84, of North Main Street, died Monday, February 23, 2015 at the Applewood Home for the Elders.      Marilyn was born July 19, 1930 in Keene, NH, the daughter of Sheldon E. and Evelyn (Richards) Kingsbury.  She grew up and lived in Athol most of her life, attending Athol schools and...

Feb 23, 2015

ATHOL- Clara M. (Roussel) Mosco, age 88, of Athol passed away peacefully Monday, February 23, 2015 at her home in Athol. Clara was born February 9, 1927 in Athol the daughter of the late Peter Martin Roussel and the late Marie-Anne (Hebert) Roussel.    Clara grew up the youngest of 10 children and was educated in Athol.   During WWII, Clara was employed...

Feb 22, 2015

John E. Bock Orange – John E. Bock, 86, of New Athol Road, died Sunday, February 22, 2015 at his home.      John was born in Boston, MA, May 27, 1928, the son of Arlie and Sophia (Eastman) Bock.  He grew up in Cambridge and Harvard (Still River Section), graduating from Proctor Academy in Andover, NH in 1946.  He attended Babson College...

Feb 22, 2015

ATHOL - Edward Anthony White, 93 of Athol, died Sunday, February 22, 2015 in the Quabbin Valley Healthcare, Athol. He was born in Athol, on November 27, 1921, the son of the late Waclou J. and the late Flora (Gasiliouskinte) White. He was a lifelong resident of Athol - resided on Sanders St. for 8 years and has lived on...

Feb 21, 2015

LEOMINSTER - Theresa M. Tremblay, 103, of 335 Nichols Rd., Fitchburg, died Saturday, February 21, 2015 in the The Highlands, Fitchburg, MA. She was born in Leominster, MA, on November 11, 1911, the daughter of the late Henry and the late Elodia (Roberge) Tremblay. Ms. Tremblay attended Leominster Schools, including St. Cecilia's School.  She worked at Cluett & Peabody and Bradlees.  She...

Feb 20, 2015

GARDNER - Carol A. (Koldys) Thompson, 77 of 116 Church St., Gardner, died Friday, February 20, 2015 in the UMass Memorial Medical Center - University Campus, Worcester. She was born in Baldwinville, on December 18, 1937, the daughter of the late Wiliam and the late Loretta (Cassie) Koldys. She enjoyed socializing with all her friends at the “High Rise”, chatting...

Feb 15, 2015

WESTMINSTER- Bradford E. Bowser, 67, of Westminster, died Sunday, February 15, in UMass Medical Center after being stricken ill. Brad was born April 24, 1947, in Leominster, son of the late Eugene and Doris (Dionne). He graduated from Leominster High School, Mount Wachusett Community College, and received his Bachelor’s Degree from UMass Amherst. Brad served in the U.S. Air Force...

Feb 15, 2015

Dr. Howard C. Adams Athol – Dr. Howard C. Adams, 93, of Pinedale Road, died Sunday, February 15, 2015 at the Athol Hospital.      Howard was born September 12, 1921 in Millbury, MA, the son of Bertis H. and Edith G. (Simonds) Adams.  He grew up in Millbury where he graduated from high school, going on to Clark University and Middlesex...

Feb 14, 2015

Jillian M. Nicoletti Athol – Jillian Mae Nicoletti, 35, of Ridge Road, died Saturday, February 14, 2015 at her home unexpectedly.      She was born in Gardner, MA, July 22, 1979, the daughter of Joseph A. Nicoletti, Sr. and Nadine Gray. Jillian has lived in Athol all of her life, attending Athol High School and later receiving her G.E.D.  She worked...

Feb 9, 2015

ATHOL - Evangeline “Vangie” M. Chaisson, 93, passed away Monday, February 9, 2015 at Heywood Hospital surrounded by family.  She is the daughter of Anna (Godin) (Chaisson) McClare and Eli Chaisson.   She lived in Athol all of her life.  She worked at Union Twist Drill, L.S. Starrett, and her favorite the Minute Tapioca. Vangie, as we all knew her, was predeceased by...

Feb 8, 2015

LEOMINSTER - Janet M. (Bailey) LeBlanc, 78, of Leominster died Sunday, February 8, 2015 at Leominster Hospital, Leominster.   Mrs. LeBlanc was born July 19, 1936 in Leominster, the daughter of the late Floyd and the late Annie (Tessier) Bailey. Janet grew up in Leominster and graduated from Leominster High School. She worked in the admitting department of Leominster Hospital for...

Feb 8, 2015

Feb 5, 2015

WARE - Arthur T. Powell, Jr, age 76, of Ware died Thursday, February 5, 2015 at St. Vincent Hospital of Worcester, MA.   Mr. Powell was born April 25, 1938 in Athol,  the son of the late Arthur T. Powell, Sr. and the late Nina Britt.   Arthur grew up in Athol and was educated in Athol.  He was a member of the Army...

Feb 4, 2015

ATHOL - Thomas R. Bailey, age 72, of Athol died Wednesday, February 4, 2015 at UMass Memorial Medical Center - University Campus of Worcester.   Tom was born April 22, 1942 in East Meadow, Long Island, NY the son of the late John J. and the late Mary (McDonough) Bailey.      The family moved to New Salem and then to Athol...