Obituaries
Julianne Marcotte
Dec 16, 2022
ORANGE- Julianne "Julie" Marcotte, 85 passed away peacefully in her sleep on December 16, 2022, after a short battle with pancreatic cancer.
Born in Athol, on September 19, 1937. She attended Athol Schools. She worked in many retail stores; Grants Department Store, 5 + Dime, and Giant Store before going to L.S. Starretts and retiring as a supervisor.
She loved...
Jesse R. Kruk
Dec 14, 2022
Worcester- Jesse Ray Kruk,41, died Wednesday, December 14, 2022 at Harrington Healthcare in Webster, MA.
He was born in Gardner, MA on February 20, 1981, a son of Kenneth and Betty Kruk.
Jesse worked as a roofer and did construction.
His interests included spending time with his family and friends.
Jesse fought a battle with addiction for...
Ruth E. Langlais
Dec 14, 2022
BALDWINVILLE - Ruth E. (Malonson) Langlais,93, died Wednesday, December 14, 2022, at Alliance Health at Baldwinville.
She was born in Wakefield, MA on August 27, 1929, a daughter of the late Everett Malonson and Grace (Deveaux) Malonson. Ruth grew up in Gardner and in Otter River. She was a homemaker who enjoyed time spent with family and friends. She was...
Jeannine "Meme" Wirtanen
Dec 10, 2022
Gardner-Jeannine “Meme” Wirtanen, 92, died Saturday, December 10, 2022, at her home with her family at her side.
She was the wife of 54 years to the late Edwin Wirtanen.
She leaves three sons, John and his wife Linda, Eddie and his wife Tia and Robert “Bird” and his wife Christine; three daughters, Anna and her husband Donny, Kathy...
Colin W. Little Jr.
Dec 10, 2022
WESTMINSTER - Colin W. Little Jr., passed away December 10, 2022 at the age of 68.
He was born in Newark, NJ on October 21, 1954, son of the late Colin and late Katherine (O’Connor) Little.
Colin is survived by his wife of 42 years, Kathleen Brennan, and children: Mary Little and her partner Josh Archibald-Seiffer of Seattle,...
Leonard "Lenny" King
Dec 10, 2022
Athol-Leonard “Lenny”. King, 91, died Saturday, December 10, 2022 peacefully at his home surrounded by family.
He was predeceased by his wife, Beverly and his son Larry.
He leaves his three children, Donna King and her significant other, Kim Farley of Athol, Thomas King of Ogunquit, ME and Jennifer Johnson and her husband Mark of Orange; three granddaughters, Angela...
Judith E. Bevan
Dec 9, 2022
Judith "Judy" E. (Miller) Bevan, 84, passed away peacefully, Friday, December 9, 2022, at UMass Medical Center in Leominster with her family by her side.
She was born August 20, 1938, in Worcester. She spent most of her life in Ashburnham and Westminster.Judith cherished spending time with her family, especially with her great grandchildren and grand puppies. She loved watching...
Margaret M. Kelly
Dec 9, 2022
MARGARET MCCORMICK KELLY
OCTOBER 17, 1929 - December 9, 2022
Margaret "Peg" Kelly (nee Margaret Ann McCormick) died peacefully on December 9, 2022, surrounded by her family after a healthy and fulfilling life. She was 93.
Born in Needham, MA in 1929 and raised in the Boston suburbs, Peg graduated from Newton High School in 1947, and from...
Julie Hull
Dec 8, 2022
BALDWINVILLE- Julie E. Hull (Seffinga), 68, passed on Thursday, December 8, 2022, in Florida.
Julie was born in Winchendon on July 13, 1954, the daughter of Frank and Shirley (Whipple) Seffinga.
She attended Narragansett Regional High School in Baldwinville, and Mount Wachusett Community College. She received a 15 year award from the Salvador Family of Dealerships...
Carol Ann Goguen
Dec 8, 2022
ATHOL - Carol Ann (Williams) Goguen,76, of Athol died Thursday, December 8, 2022, at UMass Medical Center - University Campus, Worcester.She was born in Gardner on December 27, 1945, a daughter of the late Herve Williams and Barbara (Sargent) Williams. Carol grew up in Gardner and graduated from Gardner High School. She worked as an office manager for City Metal...
Sr. Mary Ella Provencher
Dec 8, 2022
The Sisters of the Assumption mourn the loss of Sr. Mary Ella Provencher, 76, who died peacefully at UMass Medical Center in Worcester, Massachusetts on Thursday, December 8, 2022. She was a native of Barton, Vermont, the daughter of Genia (O'Brien) Provencher and Raymond Provencher.
Sr. Mary Ella entered the Congregation of the Sisters of the Assumption on October 2,...
Daphne Martin
Dec 8, 2022
Gardner- Daphne Martin,96, died Thursday, December 8, 2022, at Athol Hospital.She was born in Lewiston, Maine on April 9, 1926, a daughter of the late Elbridge A. and Henrietta (Rafuce) Merrill.Daphne loved the outdoors. She enjoyed riding her bicycle until her late 80s, hiking in the Quabbin Reservoir with her dogs, and spending time with her precious grandchildren. She was...
Patricia Lynn Russell
Dec 3, 2022
Patricia Lynn Russell,62, passed unexpectedly on Friday, December 3, 2022, at home.
She was born in Devens, MA on August 13, 1960, a daughter of the late Joseph Russell and Rosemarie (Cormier) Russell.
She graduated from Narragansett Regional High School. She worked at Stop & Shop in the Bakery Department for several years.
She enjoyed cooking, shopping, watching the...
Christopher Abbott Marien
Dec 2, 2022
Christopher Abbott Marien, 55 of Narragansett, RI died on December 2, 2022, after an illness
He was the son of Robert L. and Janet W. (Abbott) Marien. Chris graduated from Oakmont Regional High School in 1985 where he was a 3-sport athlete and a member of the Oakmont Athletic Hall of Fame. He was also a member of the National...
Raymond J. Bergeron
Dec 2, 2022
Raymond J. Bergeron, 82 of Fitchburg, died peacefully of an illness at Leominster hospital on 12/2/22. He was born in Greenville, NH on 8/19/40. He will be remembered for his sense of humor and quick wit.
He is survived by his daughter Janine Bergeron of Wisconsin. He also leaves many nieces, nephews, and friends.
He is predeceased by his brothers...
George F Carey
Dec 1, 2022
ATHOL - George F. "Buddy" Carey, 84, died Thursday, December 1, 2022, at St Vincent's Hospital in Bridgeport, CT.He was born in Gardner on October 24, 1938, the son of the late George A. Carey and Edith (Bridgman) Carey.George grew up in Orange and graduated from Greenfield Technical. His first job was working as a Parts Manager for Cormier's Garage in Orange. He went on to work at the L.S. Starrett Company...
Georgia A. Supernor
Nov 30, 2022
Gardner-Georgia Ann Supernor, 69, died Wednesday, November 30, 2022, at her home after an illness.
She leaves her wife, Megan W. Flint; one stepson, Aric Ewards, two sisters, Tammy Lurz, Tina Lurz; and two brothers, Teddy Lurz, and George Supernor.
Georgia was born on March 25, 1953, in Framingham, the daughter of the late George Supernor and Barbara Ann...
Richard C. Hancock
Nov 30, 2022
GARDNER - Richard C. Hancock,88, died Wednesday, November 30, 2022 at UMass Medical Center - University Campus, Worcester.
He was born in Gardner on September 26, 1934, a son of the late Melvin Hancock and Emma (Whitcomb) Hancock.
Richard graduated from Templeton High School in 1952. He received an Associates Degree in Electronics from Worcester Junior College. He was...
Claudette M. Chartier
Nov 27, 2022
Templeton-Claudette M. (Doucette) Chartier, 63, died Sunday, November 27, 2022, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Boston after a long illness.
She leaves her husband Richard A. Chartier; her father, Alyre Doucette of Gardner; one brother, Donald Doucette of Gardner; one sister, Diane Boudreau of Gardner and several nieces and nephews.
She is predeceased by her mother, Catherine (Cassie) Doucette,...
Leon A. Mabey
Nov 23, 2022
ATHOL – Leon A. Mabey, 76, of Athol, died peacefully at his residence Wednesday morning after his battle with Dementia, November 23, 2022, with his loving family at his side.
He was born in Gardner on August 16, 1946, son of the late William and Alfreda (Desreusseau) Mabey and was a resident of Athol for most of his life....
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