Obituaries

Mayme J. Luman

Mayme J. Luman

Oct 28, 2007

DORCHESTER - Mayme J. Luman, 95 of 151 Hallet St, Dorchester, and formerly of Athol, died Sunday, October 28, 2007 in the Carney Hospital, Dorchester, MA. She was born in Prince Edward Island, Canada, on May 2, 1912, the daughter of the late David and the late Winifred (MacDonald) MacDonald. She lived in Athol for 52 years, moving to Shrewsbury...

Michael G. Bridgwood

Michael G. Bridgwood

Oct 26, 2007

ATHOL: Michael G. Bridgwood, 42, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, October 26, surrounded by his loving family, after fighting a courageous year-long battle with Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma. Born on October 5, 1965 in Hyannis, MA, he grew up in Edmunds Township, ME, and graduated in 1983 from Washington Academy, East Machias, ME. Mike was co-owner and principal...

Arthur L. Little,

Arthur L. Little,

Oct 25, 2007

LEOMINSTER - Arthur L. "Bud" (Petit) Little, Sr., 88 of Leominster, died Thursday, October 25, 2007 in the Leominster Hospital, Leominster. He was born in Bridgewater, MA, on March 23, 1919, the son of the late Arthur and the late Helen (Belliveau) Petit. He lived in Rochester, NY after serving in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He moved...

Eleanor H. Jennings

Eleanor H. Jennings

Oct 25, 2007

ATHOL - Eleanor H. Jennings, 98 formerly of 33 Stevens St., Athol, died Thursday, October 25, 2007 at Quabbin Valley Healthcare, Athol, MA. Born in Old Saybrook, CT, on December 28, 1908, she was one of fourteen children born to the late Irvin H. and the late Mary Margaret (Hause) Huff. She attended Westboro High School graduating in 1927 as...

Johanna R. Thomas

Johanna R. Thomas

Oct 19, 2007

LEOMINSTER - Johanna R. Thomas, 80, of Leominster died Friday, October 19 at home. Johanna was born November 7, 1926 in Eschenlohe, Germany, the daughter of Johan and Elisabeth Zach. Johanna was employed for several years at Foster Grants and then became manager of Kentucky Fried Chicken of Leominster. She was active in the German Club and the Leominster Senior...

George J. Duguay

George J. Duguay

Oct 17, 2007

ATHOL - George J. Duguay, 94 of 50 Wendell St., Athol, died Wednesday, October 17, 2007 at home. He was born in Athol, on September 12, 1913, the son of the late Ulric and the late Sara (Cormier) Duguay. He was employed by L.S. Starrett Tool Co. in the micrometer room, retiring after 33 years in 1975. He loved ocean...

Lucille E. Gilgut

Lucille E. Gilgut

Oct 15, 2007

ATHOL - Lucille E. Gilgut, 90 of 739 Daniel Shays Highway, Athol, died Monday, October 15, 2007 in the Quabbin Valley Healthcare, Athol. She was born in Gardner, on September 15, 1917, the daughter of the late Dr. Charles S. and the late Alice (Harwood) Brouillet. Mrs. Gilgut graduated from Athol High School in 1936. Besides raising four children, she...

Jeanette P. Clark

Jeanette P. Clark

Oct 15, 2007

GARDNER - Jeanette P. Clark, 64 of 53 Ridgewood Lane, Gardner, formerly of Athol, died Monday, October 15, 2007 in the LaChance Care Center, Gardner. She was born in Athol, on December 25, 1942, the daughter of the late Leslie H. and the late Helen (Chase) Bombard. She was a member of the Central Congregational Church of Orange, the Athol...

Victoria J. Hadmack

Victoria J. Hadmack

Oct 14, 2007

GARDNER - Victoria J. (Sokolowski) Hadmack, 88, died Sunday, October 14, 2007. Her husband, Michael P. Hadmack died in 1980. She leaves one daughter: Frances D. Barry of Berlin, one son: Michael P. Hadmack Jr. of Auburn; four grandchildren, John & Julie Barry, Michael R. & Kevin T. Hadmack; one great grandchild: Matthew Barry; and two sisters: Jennie Bessette of...

Alfred W. Souza

Alfred W. Souza

Oct 14, 2007

ATHOL - Alfred W. Souza, 88 of 439 Fredette St., Athol, died Sunday, October 14, 2007 in the Quabbin Valley Healthcare, Athol. He was born in Danvers, on December 3, 1918, the son of the late John and the late Jennie (Madruga) Souza. He moved to Gardner and graduated from Gardner High School. He was a veteran of World War...

James L. Carey

James L. Carey

Oct 10, 2007

ATHOL - James L. Carey, 78 of 750 Riceville Rd, Athol, passed away Wednesday, October 10, 2007 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Warwick, on March 31, 1929, the son of the late Archie and the late Grace (Parsons) Carey. Mr. Carey grew up in North Orange. He left school to enter the service and...

Doris E. Hill

Doris E. Hill

Oct 10, 2007

PHILLIPSTON - Doris E. (Blake) Hill, 96 of 205 Baldwinville Rd., Phillipston, died Wednesday, October 10, 2007 in the Baldwinville Nursing Home. She was born in Waterville, MA, on January 13, 1911, the daughter of the late Frank and the late Nora (Surprise) Blake. She was the oldest living resident residing in Phillipston. She was employed at the L.S. Starrett...

Theresa F. Bolster

Theresa F. Bolster

Oct 7, 2007

Gardner, MA- Theresa F. (Gibbons) Bolster, 106 of 88 High Street, died in her home where she resided for 82 years following an illness. She was born in born in Clinton on July 9, 1901 the daughter of the late James Gibbons and Anne (McDonald) Gibbons. Mrs. Bolster graduated from Clinton High School in 1918 and graduated in 1920 from...

Frederick Leonard

Frederick Leonard

Oct 6, 2007

ATHOL - Frederick Leonard, 95 of 622 Pequoig Ave., Athol, died Saturday, October 6, 2007 in the Beaumont Nursing Home, Northbridge, MA. He was born in Athol, on March 18, 1912, the son of the late Frederick and the late Agnes (Flavin) Leonard. He graduated from Athol High School in 1929. He was an avid Bridge player and enjoyed Photography,...

Robert C. Skrabis

Robert C. Skrabis

Oct 2, 2007

ATHOL - Robert C Skrabis, 64 of 37 Gibson Dr., Athol, died Tuesday, October 2, 2007 in the Athol Memorial Hospital, Athol. He was the son of the late Albert and the late Ellen (Ford) Skrabis. He attended schools in Stickney and Burwin, Illinois. Bob attended Morton West High School, where he played football and was a member of the...

Martha H. Siccardi

Martha H. Siccardi

Sep 14, 2007

PETERSHAM - Martha Helene (Funk) Siccardi died on September 14, 2007, of natural causes, while boating along the Chesapeake Bay. Mrs. Siccardi was born on October 29, 1929, the day of the Great Crash, to Sheldon W. Funk and Dorothy (Eidell) Funk. She was a direct descendant of German Lutherans who migrated to America in 1719, to escape religious persecution....

Bernard L. Duguay

Bernard L. Duguay

Sep 14, 2007

ATHOL - Bernard L Duguay, 70 of 1596 Old Keene Rd., Athol, died Friday, September 14, 2007 in the Heywood Hospital, Gardner. He was born in Athol, on May 2, 1937, the son of the late Gustave and the late Edna (Bennett) Duguay. He grew up in Athol and graduated from Athol High School. He was a self-employed carpenter and...

Ferdinand "Fred" Duda

Ferdinand "Fred" Duda

Sep 13, 2007

ATHOL - Ferdinand "Fred" Duda, 79, of 739 Daniel Shays Highway, Athol, has been called home to be with the Lord on, Thursday, September 13, 2007 after a brief illness while residing at Quabbin Valley Nursing Home. Born in Montague, on April 19, 1928, the son of John and Zofia (Owsiana) Duda, Fred was raised in Turners Falls and graduated...

Lawrence K. McRae

Lawrence K. McRae

Sep 11, 2007

ATHOL - Lawrence K. McRae, 96 of 594 Crescent St., Athol, died Tuesday, September 11, 2007 in the Quabbin Valley Healthcare, Athol. He was born in Athol, on August 22, 1911, the son of the late Thomas Henry and the late Elizabeth (Clucus) McRae. He was raised in Athol and graduated from Athol High School. Mr. McRae worked at the...

Rocco "Hawk" Louis Digregorio

Rocco "Hawk" Louis Digregorio

Sep 9, 2007

LEOMINSTER - Rocco L. "Hawk" Digregorio, 91 of 43 Carter St., Leominster, died Sunday, September 9, 2007 in the Health Alliance Leominster Campus, Leominster. He was born in Fitchburg, on August 16, 1916, the son of the late Guiseppe and the late Rose (Siciliano) Digregorio. He attended St. Bernard´s High School. He lived in Fitchburg before moving to Leominster many...