Obituaries

Mark D. "Danny" McGuinness

Mark D. "Danny" McGuinness

Feb 3, 2014

Worcester- Mark D. “Danny” McGuinness, 51, of Worcester, passed away on Monday February 3, 2014 in the UMass Medical Center University Campus, Worcester after a long illness. Mark was born on April 14, 1962, the son of the late Mark F. McGuiness and Dolores (Hart) DiNardo. “Danny” attended Oakmont Regional High School in Westminster. He work as a self-employed painter...

David M. Saxby,

David M. Saxby,

Feb 2, 2014

David M. Saxby, Sr. Orange – David M. Saxby, Sr., 84, of Chase Street, died Sunday, February 2, 2014 at the Athol Hospital.      David was born in Stoneham, Massachusetts, December 6, 1929, the son of Roy and Bernice (Partridge) Saxby.  He grew up in New Boston, NH, attending schools there, later moving to Derry, NH for 10 years, graduating from...

Rita C. (Mallet) Caouette

Rita C. (Mallet) Caouette

Feb 1, 2014

ATHOL - Rita C. (Mallet) Caouette, age 93, formerly of 53 Hampstead Place, Athol, died Saturday, February 1, 2014 at Quabbin Valley Healthcare, Athol. Her last ten years, she resided at Providence Cliff Senior Residence in Athol. Mrs. Caouette was born February 25, 1920 in Athol,the daughter of the late Ferdinand and the late Mabel (Gravelin) Mallet.   Rita grew up...

Richard Leo Freeman

Richard Leo Freeman

Jan 29, 2014

WEST CHESTER, OHIO – Richard Leo Freeman left this earth to be with our heavenly Father on January 29, 2014. Richard was a loving, husband, father, brother, grandfather and great grandfather. He is survived by his sisters Virginia Garrand and Sarah Sonn, his children Richard Freeman, Teri Cantor, Debbie Berta and Bill Freeman, numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. Richard served...

Mary Elizabeth Sauvageau

Mary Elizabeth Sauvageau

Jan 28, 2014

GARDNER – Mary Elizabeth Sauvageau, 55, of 27 Sunset Road, Gardner died Tuesday, January 28, 2014 at the UMass Medical Center, Belmont St., Worcester. She was born in Ayer, MA on March 11, 1958 the daughter of Ralph Sumblin and Esther (McGrath) Prevatt. She graduated from high school in Alaska.  Mary was a resident of Gardner for the past 17 years.  She...

Burl B. Brockney

Burl B. Brockney

Jan 28, 2014

ATHOL - Burl B. Brockney, Jr., age 71, of Athol died Tuesday, January 28, 2014 at the Wachusett Manor Nursing Home in Gardner.   Mr. Brockney was born April 6, 1942 in Fitchburg, the son of the late Burl B. Brockney and the late Mary Louise (Gilbert) Hines.   Burl grew up in Royalston and Athol and attended schools in Royalston. Mr....

Jennifer M. Hunt

Jennifer M. Hunt

Jan 26, 2014

Jennifer M. Hunt Orange – Jennifer M. Hunt, 46, of 50 Redbrook Lane, died Sunday, January 26, 2014 at Baystate Franklin Medical Center in Greenfield.      Jennifer was born in Greenfield, Massachusetts, September 6, 1967, the daughter of Ralph E. Hunt and Muriel (North) Hunt.  She grew up in New Salem where she lived most of her life, graduating from Ralph...

Joseph L

Joseph L

Jan 24, 2014

Gardner- Joseph L. Roy, 57, passed away peacefully on Friday January 24, 2014 in Heywood Hospital. He was born in Fitchburg on October 1, 1956, the son of the late Robert A. and Cecile A. (Gaudet) Roy. Joseph attended Oakmont High School and worked as an assembler for the Seven Hills Foundation in Fitchburg for a number of years. He...

Eugene Miller

Eugene Miller

Jan 21, 2014

Gardner- Eugene Miller, 47, of Gardner, formerly of Athol and Orange area, passed away unexpectedly in his home on Tuesday, January 21, 2014. He was born in New Haven, CT. on December 23, 1966. Eugene attended Conant High School in CT and worked for the Aspen Tree Service for many years as a logger. He enjoyed playing pool, fishing, playing...

J. Arthur Chiasson

J. Arthur Chiasson

Jan 20, 2014

ATHOL - J. Arthur Chiasson, of Athol, died on January 20, at the age of  89.  He was the beloved husband of M. Rita Duguay, whom he married on May 25, 1946, at Our Lady Immaculate Church, where he was still a communicant. Born in Athol on April 27, 1924, he was the loving son of the late Henry and Albina (Blanchard)...

Sr. Lucille Mercier

Sr. Lucille Mercier

Jan 19, 2014

PETERSHAM – The Sisters of the Assumption mourn the loss of Sr. Lucille Mercier, formerly known as Sr. Lucille-du-Sacre Coeur, who passed away at the age of 94 at Marie Esther Health Center in Marlborough, MA on Sunday, January 19, 2014 after a brief illness. Sister Lucille Mercier, a native of Lowell, Ma and a Sister of the Assumption since...

Chester H. Hall,

Chester H. Hall,

Jan 18, 2014

Chester H. Hall, III Royalston – Chester “Chet” H. Hall, III, 58, of Beryl Hill Road, died Saturday, January 18, 2014 at Heywood Hospital after being stricken ill at his home.      Chet was born in Medford, Massachusetts, October 25, 1955, the son of Chester H. and Valerie (Wilkes) Hall, Jr.  He grew up in Wilmington, graduating from Wilmington High School...

Patrick D.

Patrick D.

Jan 17, 2014

GARDNER - Patrick David Foy, 75 of 194 Central Street, Gardner, died Tuesday, January 21, 2014 in the UMass Memorial Medical Center, Worcester, MA. A graveside service will be held Friday, March 7, 2014 in the Massachusetts Veteran’s Cemetery, 111 Glennallen St., Winchendon, MA  01475 For more information or to sign our online guest book please visit www.mackfuneralhome.com. Mack Funeral Home...

Linda J. (Winship) Swan

Linda J. (Winship) Swan

Jan 16, 2014

Athol- Linda J. (Winship) Swan, 64, of Athol, passed away on Thursday, January 16, 2014 in the UMass Medical Center, Worcester following a short illness. She was born on January 12, 1950, the daughter of the late Lawrence Winship  and the late Myra (Taylor) Faro. Linda attended schools in Millers Falls and Mount Wachusett Community College where she earned her degree...

William "Bill" J. Battaini

William "Bill" J. Battaini

Jan 16, 2014

THE VILLAGES,FL - William “Bill” J. Battaini Sr., 81, of The Villages, FL formerly of Athol died Thursday, January 16, 2014 at home after a long illness surrounded by his family. Mr. Battaini was born October 25, 1932 in Athol, the son of the late Angelo G. and the late Emily (Ferrari) Battaini.      He grew up in Athol and...

Clifford J. Stone

Clifford J. Stone

Jan 11, 2014

Holyoke- Clifford J. Stone, 94, of Holyoke, died Saturday January 11, 2014 at home surrounded by his family. He was born January 27, 1919 in Athol, the son of the late James A. and Cloroda (Adams) Stone. He grew up in Athol, and worked at L.S. Starrett Co. for two years.  He was enlisted into the Army Air Corps in 1942...

Calvin W. Cook

Calvin W. Cook

Jan 10, 2014

Calvin W. Cook Athol – Calvin W. Cook, 89, of 265 Beacon Street, died Friday, January 10, 2014 at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Worcester.      Calvin was born in Athol, Massachusetts, October 22, 1924, the son of Willard and Hazel (Abare) Cook.  He grew up and has lived in Athol all of his life, attending Athol High School.  He served in the...

Kenneth F. Bockus

Kenneth F. Bockus

Jan 8, 2014

BALDWINVILLE – Kenneth F. Bockus, 88, of Baldwinville died Wednesday, January 8, 2014 in the Heywood Hospital, Gardner. He was born on October 19, 1925 in Gardner the son of Rubert C. and Virginia (Mailloux) Bockus.  He was a graduate of Templeton High School with the Class of 1948, and received a B.S. from Fitchburg State College and a Master’s Degree...

Dorothy Ann (Desseau) Ruby

Dorothy Ann (Desseau) Ruby

Jan 5, 2014

Dorothy A. Ruby Orange – Dorothy Ann (Desseau) Ruby, 72, of 195 West River Street, died Sunday, January 05, 2014 at the Bay State Franklin Medical Center in Greenfield.        Dot was born in New Haven, Connecticut, January 31, 1941, the daughter of Carl and Bessie Desseau.  She lived in Orange most of her life, graduating from Mahar Regional High School...

Grace Julia (Girardi) Roth

Grace Julia (Girardi) Roth

Jan 4, 2014

Grace Julia (Girardi) Roth, 89, beloved Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother, passed away on January 4, 2014, with her family by her side, in Newburyport, Mass. Born on May 28, 1924 in Athol, Massachusetts, Grace was the daughter of Josephine and Andrew Girardi, founder of Girardi Distributors.  She was the sister of George Girardi, Margaret Emery, Ruth and Pearl Girardi, all...