Obituaries

Paul Francis Savoy,

Paul Francis Savoy,

Apr 27, 2014

Paul F. Savoy, Sr. Athol – Paul Francis Savoy, Sr., 88, of Jordan Drive died Sunday, April 27, 2014 at his home surrounded by his loving family.      Paul was born in Athol, Massachusetts, December 29, 1925, the son of Francis X. and Caroline (Rousselle) Savoy.  He grew up in Athol where he has lived all of his life, graduating from...

Robert Gordon Wood

Robert Gordon Wood

Apr 26, 2014

BURLINGTON, VERMONT - Robert G Wood, 92, died peacefully with his family by his side, on Saturday April 26, 2014. Bob was born in Arlington MA, November 17, 1921, the son of the late C. Gordon and Georgie (Crossman) Wood. He grew up in Somerville (MA) and graduated from Somerville High School and Vesper George School of Art in 1947....

Joseph G. Rummell,

Joseph G. Rummell,

Apr 20, 2014

WARWICK - Joseph G. Rummell, Jr., 87 of 520 Orange Rd., Warwick, died Sunday, April 20, 2014 at home. He was born in Maspeth, NY, on February 12, 1927, the son of the late Joseph G. and the late Frieda (Reynolds) Rummell. Mr. Rummell served in the U.S. Navy during WWII stationed in the South Pacific and Saipan.  He worked as...

Roy F. Metivier

Roy F. Metivier

Apr 17, 2014

Roy F. Metivier Orange – Roy F. Metivier, 67, died Thursday, April 17, 2014 at Wachusett Manor in Gardner.      Roy was born in Marlborough, Massachusetts, August 3, 1946, the son of Francis and Shirley (Rixford) Metivier.  Roy grew up in Hudson, MA where he also attended schools and since 1980 has resided in Orange.        Roy worked at the former...

Judith W. (Binnall) Rose

Judith W. (Binnall) Rose

Apr 14, 2014

BALDWINVILLE - Judith W. (Binnall) Rose, 69 of 732 Baldwinville Rd., Baldwinville, died Monday, April 14, 2014 in the UMass Memorial Medical Center - University Campus, Worcester. She was born in Gardner, on April 4, 1945, the daughter of the late Richard J. and the late Blanche (Packard) Binnall. She grew up in Gardner and graduated from Gardner High School...

Patricia M. (Wilkey) Killay

Patricia M. (Wilkey) Killay

Apr 14, 2014

Patricia M. Killay Athol – Patricia M. (Wilkey) Killay, 72, of Glen Street died Monday, April 14, 2014 at her home surrounded by her loving family.      Pat was born in Plattsburgh, New York on August 10, 1941, the daughter of Clarence and Alma (Gebo) Wilkey.  She grew up in Athol where she has lived most of her life, graduating from...

Cecile B. (Baldic) Walsh

Cecile B. (Baldic) Walsh

Apr 14, 2014

ATHOL - Cecile B (Baldic) Walsh, 91 of 199 Riverview Avenue, Athol, died Monday, April 14, 2014 at home. She was born in Lac Megantic, Quebec Canada, on June 25, 1922, the daughter of the late Homer and the late Maria (Pepin) Baldic. She came to Massachusetts in 1929 and lived in Orange until 1961 when she moved to Athol.  She...

Wayne W.

Wayne W.

Apr 13, 2014

LUNENBURG- Wayne W. Aho Sr., 83, of Lunenburg, died Sunday, April 13, after an illness. He was born June 12, 1930, in Fitchburg, son of the late Waino and Eva (Belyea) Aho. He served in the United States Army in the Korean Conflict and later in the US Air Force. Not one to stay idle, Wayne had an undying work...

Scott A. Collins

Scott A. Collins

Apr 10, 2014

ATHOL - Scott A. Collins, 49 of Chestnut St., Athol, died Thursday evening, April 10, 2014 in the UMass Memorial Medical Center - University Campus, Worcester, after a lengthy illness surrounded by his loving family. Scott was born in Natick, MA, on January 8, 1965, the son of William G. and Karen (Loomis) Collins. He grew up in Natick and...

Robert Joseph Cormier

Robert Joseph Cormier

Apr 9, 2014

Robert J. Cormier, Sr. Orange – Robert Joseph Cormier, Sr., 85, of Eagleville Road, died Wednesday, April 9, 2014 at UMass Memorial Medical Center in Worcester.      Robert was born in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, February 28, 1929, the son of Alyre and Arlene (Derosier) Cormier.  He grew up in Fitchburg  having lived on Beech St. and Hardy Passway.  He attended Fitchburg schools, also living...

Marguerite (Bugbee) Fisher

Marguerite (Bugbee) Fisher

Apr 9, 2014

BALDWINVILLE - Marguerite Fisher was known for her cheery spirit and willingness to always look on the positive side of life.  When someone around her was having a dark day, she would remind them gently that the sunshine could always be found in their heart.  Describing herself as having been “born with a smile,” she remained open to new opportunities and faced...

Evelyn Brooks

Evelyn Brooks

Apr 9, 2014

LEOMINSTER- Evelyn Brooks, 84, of Leominster, died Wednesday, April 9, in her home, after an illness.   Evelyn was born June 14, 1929, in Leominster, daughter of the late Francis and Ada (McDonald) Brooks. She participated in programs with the ARC of Opportunity in North Central MA. Evelyn enjoyed card playing and puzzles. She loved to be with her friends...

Evelyn M. (Collette) Cormier

Evelyn M. (Collette) Cormier

Apr 2, 2014

Leominster - Evelyn M. (Collette) Cormier died April 2, 2014 after a long battle with Alzheimer's Disease. She was 92.    Mrs. Cormier was born in Leominster on November 17, 1921, one of five children of Livain and Elise M. (Girouard) Collette. She built her first home on Lindell Avenue in Leominster with her husband and love of her life for...

Christine Mary (Fairfield) Sonn

Christine Mary (Fairfield) Sonn

Apr 1, 2014

Christine M. Sonn Greenfield – Christine Mary (Fairfield) Sonn, 93, died Tuesday, April 1, 2014 at the Charlene Manor Extended Care Facility in Greenfield surrounded by her loving family.      Christine was born September 3, 1920 in Wilton, New Hampshire, the daughter of Edward L. and Velma T. (Nickerson) Fairfield.  She grew up in Wilton, New Hampshire where she lived for...

Prudence C. (Smith) Blair

Prudence C. (Smith) Blair

Apr 1, 2014

Prudence C. Blair Athol – Prudence C. (Smith) Blair, 71, of 821 Daniels Shays Highway, died Tuesday, April 1, 2014 at Athol Hospital.      Prudence was born in New York City, July 12, 1942, the daughter of Maurice and Cara (Davis) Smith.  She grew up and attended schools in Hopewell, NJ, graduating from Moravian College in Bethlehem, PA in 1964.  She had...

Jason C. Kearchner

Jason C. Kearchner

Apr 1, 2014

LEOMINSTER - Jason C. Kearchner 25, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 1, 2014 due to injuries he sustained after being struck by a motor vehicle. He was born April 9, 1988, the son of Christopher Kearchner and Sharon (Mitchell) Parker.  He grew up and lived most of his life in Templeton and attended Narragansett High School. Jason was a fun loving...

James W. Walsh

James W. Walsh

Mar 30, 2014

ATHOL - James W. Walsh, age 84, of Athol died Sunday, March 30, 2014 at the Soldiers' Home in Holyoke.   Mr. Walsh was born June 3, 1929 in Athol the son of the late James M. and the late Regina (Savoy) Walsh. He grew up in Athol and graduated from Athol High School.  He went on to graduate from Boston School...

Bertha A. (Rondo) Dean

Bertha A. (Rondo) Dean

Mar 29, 2014

TEMPLETON- Bertha A. (Rondo) Dean, 88, of 10 Harley Hill Rd., died Saturday, March 29, at UMass Medical Center. At the time of her death, she was living at the Baldwinville Nursing Home. Bertha was born July 12, 1925, in Athol, daughter of the late John and Faddie (Mallett) Rondo. Her husband of 45 years, Robert Dean, Sr., died April...

Margaret (O'Brien) Taintor

Margaret (O'Brien) Taintor

Mar 26, 2014

ATHOL – Margaret (O’Brien) Taintor, age 83, of Athol died Wednesday, March 26, 2014 at Broadview Assisted Living of Winchendon.   She was born April 22, 1930 in Athol, the daughter of the late William J and the late Annie E. (Fay) O'Brien.  She married Edward J.Taintor, Sr. on June 6, 1953.   She was a life-long resident of Athol and a graduate...

Bradford S. Green,

Bradford S. Green,

Mar 25, 2014

Bradford S. Green, Sr. Athol – Bradford S. Green Sr., 60, of Sanders Street, died Tuesday, March 25, 2014 at Heywood Hospital in Gardner surrounded by his loving family.        Brad was born in Gardner, Massachusetts, June 1, 1953, the son of William and Marie (Duguay) Green.  He grew up in Athol where he has lived all of his life, attending...