Obituaries
Pauline T. Cetto
Apr 6, 2023
Athol-Pauline T. (Blanchard) Cetto, 97, died Thursday, April 6, 2023, at Broadview Assisted Living Facility in Winchendon.
Pauline was born on May 17, 1925, the daughter of the late Francis N. Blanchard and Yvonne S. (Sylvain) Blanchard.Pauline was a devoted wife and mother. Once her children were grown and on their way in life, she ventured out to work...
James Richard Rourke
Apr 6, 2023
James Richard Rourke, 73, entered into eternal rest Thursday, April 6.
Jim, beloved husband of Sharlene (Kilmer) (Gugarty) Rourke, was born in Chelsea, Massachusetts, son of Deputy Fire Chief James R. Rourke Sr., and Alyce (Thomas) Rourke, affectionately known to all as “Auntie Dolly”.
In his youth, Jim was active in the martial arts, teaching classes and participating in...
Pamela J Soucier
Apr 5, 2023
Ashburnham-Pamela J. (Bulger) Soucier, 67, died at her home after a sudden illness, Wednesday, April 5, 2023. She leaves two sons, Robert G.J. Stebbins of Fitchburg, and Matthew S.M. Stebbins and his wife Carla of E. Templeton; her father, John W. Bulger and his wife, Dorothy of Chesterville, ME; five grandchildren, Pryce Stewart and his wife Kateri, Alicia Stebbins, Phylecia Stebbins,...
Pamela J. Norcutt
Apr 4, 2023
ATHOL- Pamela J. Norcutt, 62, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, April 4, 2023, at her home. She was born in Attleboro on February 8, 1961, the daughter of the late Walter M. Norcutt and Jean F. (Parano) Norcutt. Pam enjoyed gardening, crafting, and anything to do with nature but especially waterfalls. Above all of these, she enjoyed the time she was able...
Ruth Irene Luoma
Mar 31, 2023
GARDNER - Ruth Irene (Hyvarinen) Luoma, 85, died Friday, March 31, 2023, at UMass Medical Center in Worcester. She leaves two daughters, Diane Funicella and her husband James of Baldwinville, and Pamela Drinkwine-Hall of Jacksonville, AR; one son, Thomas Luoma of Framingham; five grandchildren, Stacy Eady of Gardner, Christopher Downs and his wife Alicia of Gardner, Bryan Gallant and his wife...
John Michael Parker
Mar 30, 2023
John Michael Parker, 77, passed away at home in Gardner, MA on March 30th.
John was born to Ruth K. Parker on October 19th, 1945. He grew up in Franklin, MA with the love of his mother, grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins. He enjoyed sharing memories of his childhood. He spoke of his mother, Ruth’s, overly enthusiastic driving, time spent...
Densmore "Denny" Wayne Darling
Mar 29, 2023
Leominster, formerly of Gardner, Densmore (Denny) Wayne Darling, 88, died Wednesday, March 29, 2023, at Manor on the Hill Assisted Living in Leominster.
He was born in Gardner, on May 3, 1934, a son of the late Frank M. and Florence A. (Brown) Darling. He was a lifelong resident of Gardner. He was the husband of the late Florence...
Irene M LaRue
Mar 23, 2023
Irene M LaRue Athol - Irene M LaRue (Boudreau) 92 of South Royalston Road, died peacefully in her sleep on Thursday, March 23, 2023, at Applewood Home for Elders. Irene was born in Athol on August 11, 1930, the daughter of Emile and Lucy Boudreau. Except for short periods in Florida and Indiana, she lived in Athol all of...
Kathleen A. Putnam
Mar 20, 2023
Kathleen A. Putnam was born on May 22th, 1941 and she died on March 20th, 2023. The End.
If Kathleen had written her own obituary, this is all she would have said about herself because she wasn’t a person who liked to be in the spotlight. But she didn’t write this, so here is her story:
Kathy, as she was...
Merrilee "Meredith Lee" (Gates) Levins
Mar 20, 2023
Merrilee "Meredith Lee" (Gates) Levins, 88, passed away peacefully on March 20, 2023. Born in Gardner, Massachusetts in 1934 to Leona (Dodge) and Linwood Gates, Merrilee was a devoted wife, loving mother, and talented homemaker. Her greatest joy was her family. As a cherished only child, Merrilee spent many happy days with her precious dog “Brownie”. As a young adult,...
Bernice Ann St. Jean
Mar 16, 2023
WESTMINSTER - Bernice Ann St. Jean, 72, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, March 16, 2023.She was born in Fitchburg, on November 13, 1950, daughter of Ernest Niles and Constance (Belliveau) Niles. Bernice was raised in Fitchburg and graduated from St. Bernard's High School with the Class of 1968. Bernice worked for New England Telephone before staying home to raise her...
Robert H. Ray
Mar 15, 2023
ATHOL- Robert Hyland Ray, 52, passed away on Wednesday, March 15, 2023, at Quabbin Valley Health Care in Athol.Robert Hyland Ray, known as Bobby, was born on May 3, 1970, in Milford, MA., the youngest of three sons, to Richard and Patricia (Dooley) Ray. Bobby was educated in Newton and Athol schools and graduated with the Class of 1988 where he...
Garrett W.B. Giustina
Mar 13, 2023
MONTAGUE- Garrett William Blake Giustina, 22, died Monday, March 13, 2023, as a result of an automobile accident.He is the son of Micki Giustina of Montague and John Giustina of Orange. He also leaves his grandmothers, Lois J. Page of Hatfield, Susan Page of Athol, and JoAnn Bromley of AZ; several aunts and uncles, Bill and Diane Page of Orange,...
David C. Wood
Mar 10, 2023
PITTSBURGH, PA- David C Wood , 86, of Pittsburgh, PA, died Friday, March 10, 2023 in Templeton,Massachusetts. He was born in Buffalo, New York on May 21st, 1936, a son of the late Cedric W Woodand Martha (Shelley) Wood. David attended Nichols School in Buffalo, NY, Williams College inWilliamstown, MA, the Harvard Graduate School of Education in Cambridge, MA and...
Pauline Mary Gagne
Mar 10, 2023
Fitchburg-Pauline Mary (Bourgault) Gagne, 89, died Friday, March 10, 2023, at her son-in-law and daughter-in-law's home after an illness.
She was the wife of Raymond Joseph Gagne, who died in 2016.
She leaves one estranged daughter, Michelle Rapp and her husband George of NC; one granddaughter, Madison Chevarie of Athol; one grandson, Lucas Chevarie of Fitchburg; her son-in-law and daughter-in-law,...
Leslie R. Goodhue
Mar 5, 2023
Leslie Robert Goodhue 83 of Gardner, MA - formerly of Otis, MA - passed away on March 5, 2023.
He was born March 27,1939 to Robert & Helena (Bartlett) Goodhue in Lebanon NH.
Les attended Keene High School where he ran track & cross country. In his early life & High School years, Les showed a true...
Dianne Rita Oliva
Mar 5, 2023
Gardner-Dianne Rita (Stone) Oliva, 74, died Sunday, March 5, 2023, at Leominster Hospital after an illness.
She was the wife of the late Lawrence Oliva.
Dianne leaves one son, Michael Oliva of Baldwinville; one daughter Michelle Oliva of Falmouth; one granddaughter, Megan Oliva of Gardner; one great-grandson, Kai Collier of Gardner, and one brother David Stone and his wife...
Ana Maria Flores
Mar 4, 2023
My siblings and I are here for my mother Ana Flores who has passed away suddenly. She meant the world to me, our family, and friends. My mom was special person loved by so many. Leaving behind 5 children, 13 grandchildren and great grandchildren, many more loved ones and countless friends. My mother Ana who was also known...
John E. Kelley
Mar 3, 2023
Gardner-John Edward Kelley, 88, died Friday, March 3, 2023, at Quabbin Valley Nursing Home in Athol after an illness.
He leaves his wife Dorothy Frances (Rivers) Kelley; two sons, John R. Kelley and his wife Cynthia of Templeton, and Jeffrey J. Kelley of Athol; one step-granddaughter, Katie Medina and her husband Angel and one step-grandson, James Fucile; two step-great-grandchildren...
Raymond Edward Mahan
Feb 28, 2023
FITCHBURG - Raymond Edward Mahan,95, died Tuesday, February 28, 2023, at The Highlands in Fitchburg, MA.He was born in Worcester on September 6, 1927, a son of the late Thomas Mahan and Mathilda Bourque.Raymond was a tractor-trailer driver delivering plastics for various companies for 35 years before retiring from Novacor chemicals. Following retirement, he drove limo for Donahue limousine, delivered...
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