Obituaries
Margery Ellen Hughes
Feb 26, 2023
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved sister, sister-in-law, aunt, and great-aunt, Margery Ellen Hughes.
Margie passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, February 26th.
She leaves four brothers; David (Marybarbara) Hughes of Fitchburg, Micheal (Liz) Hughes, Jeffery, and Kevin (Deb) Hughes all of Westminster, four nieces and one nephew; Tricia Park of...
Roland R. "Butch" Desreuisseau
Feb 26, 2023
Orange, MA — Roland Ralph "Butch" Desreuisseau, 74, died Sunday, February 26, 2023, at his home after an illness.
He leaves his wife of 50 years, Susan E. (Brackett) Desreuisseau; two daughters, April Ropes and her husband David of Hudson, and Kelly Desreuisseau of Attleboro; two grandchildren, Lillian Ropes and Oscar Ropes of Hudson; one brother, Dana Desreuisseau of Orange,...
Vasilios "Bill" Grammenos
Feb 26, 2023
Gardner- Vasilios Grammenos, 71, died Sunday, February 26, 2023, at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston after a 17 year battle with illness.
He leaves his wife of 38 years, Frideriki (Poulimenou) Grammenos; one daughter, Sophia Grammenos and her husband Joseph D. Pike of Acton; one brother, Anastasios Grammenos and his wife Anastasia of Sinarades, Corfu, Greece; one brother-in-law,...
Barbara D. Rameau
Feb 25, 2023
HUBBARDSTON - Barbara D. Rameau,80, of Hubbardston, formerly of Gardner, passed away at home on Saturday, February 25, 2023. She was born in Gardner on July 28, 1942, a daughter of the late Alton W. Osborne and Grace H. (Brown) Osborne. Barbara grew up in Gardner and graduated from Gardner High School with the class of 1960. She married...
Matthew Goguen
Feb 24, 2023
The youngest of seven children, Matthew Raymond Goguen, died at 33 on the 24 th of February 2023. Hewas born on 18 September 1989 in Ashburnham, Massachusetts. All his family adored him. From anearly age, he loved physical activity and enjoyed the sports of basketball, baseball, and soccer andexcelled in football. He was an avid fisherman. Throughout his life, he...
Leonette L. Gaulzetti
Feb 24, 2023
GARDNER - Leonette L. (Dupre) Gaulzetti,93, died Friday, February 24, 2023.She was born in Gardner on January 26, 1930, a daughter of the late Leo Dupre and Alice (LaRoche) Dupre. Leonette attended Gardner High School and graduated with the Class of 1947.She worked for many years for the City of Gardner as Secretary to the Gardner Fire Chief. Prior to...
Marilla C. Lupien
Feb 23, 2023
Belchertown- Marilla C.(Miller) Lupien 93, died Thursday, February 23, 2023, at the Center for Extended Care in Amherst after an illness.
She was the wife of the late Louis C. Lupien who died in 1972.
She leaves two daughters, Alana Sambor of Belchertown, and Candyce Wetherby of North Leverett; three sons, Eric R Lupien of Greenfield, Harry L Lupien, and...
Bruce A. Nay
Feb 23, 2023
Bruce Allan Nay, 67 of Gardner, died peacefully at Heywood Hospital on 2/23/23 with family at his side following a brief illness.
He was born on April 6, 1955 in Quantico, VA to the late Marshal and Ethel (Drew) Nay.
He is survived by his wife, Karen (Shultz) Nay of Gardner and two sons, Kristopher and Steven Nay of Jacksonville,...
Noella M. Boutelle
Feb 22, 2023
ATHOL- It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Noella M. (Duguay) Boutelle on February 22, 2023 at the age of 94. Noella passed peacefully with loving family at her side.
She was a Christmas child born on December 25, 1928. Preceding her were her parents, Ulric and Sarah (Cormier) Duguay, and her siblings, Bella, George,...
Robert "Bob" Sampson
Feb 17, 2023
SAMPSON, Robert “Bob” of Westminster, MA, died peacefully on February 17, 2023, at the age of 88. Beloved husband for 65 years to his wife, Nancy Colbert Sampson. Loving father of Mary Kate Adami-Sampson (deceased) and her husband Michael Adami Sampson, Page Sampson and her husband Andrew Meyer, and Luess Sampson-Lizotte and her husband Craig Lizotte.
Treasured grandfather of Nicolas...
Lucinda A. Cummings
Feb 14, 2023
Worcester-Lucinda A. Cummings, 94, died Tuesday, February 14, 2023, at the Jewish Health Care in Worcester.
She was the wife of the late Morton P. Cummings and her first husband Daniel J. Andrews.
She leaves one daughter, Lucinda D. Oates of Hubbardston; two sons, Peter John Jefts of Hubbardston and Daniel Jay Andrews of Las Vegas, NV.
She was...
Lawrence A. Robichaud
Feb 12, 2023
Orange- Lawrence A. Robichaud, 92, a lifelong resident of Athol, passed away peacefully on February 12, 2023, attended to by his children at home on Packard Heights.
The husband of the late Alice D. (Linehan) Robichaud, Larry leaves a son, Mark Robichaud and wife Jeanette of Sebastian, FL; and he leaves four daughters. Lisa Alford and husband Bruce of Orange,...
Larry W. Agnelli, Sr.
Feb 11, 2023
GARDNER - Larry William Agnelli, Sr., 86, died peacefully Saturday, February 11, 2023, at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Gardner on June 24, 1936 the son of the late Joseph and C. Viola (Caisse) Agnelli. He grew up in Gardner. Larry worked as a Foreman for several local furniture manufacturers and was the final...
Paul B. Gemborys
Feb 11, 2023
HUBBARDSTON - Paul B. Gemborys,79, died Saturday, February 11, 2023, at Wachusett Manor Nursing Home, Gardner.
He was born in Winchendon on January 27, 1944, a son of the late Bronislaw M. Gemborys and Angela C. (Novisky) Gemborys.
He grew up in Athol and graduated from Athol High School, received his Assoicate's Degree from Mount Wachusett Community College, and a...
Patricia Anne Prevost
Feb 9, 2023
Patricia Anne (Morris) Prevost, 82, died Thursday, February 9, 2023, after an illness. She was born in Gardner on May 14, 1940, the daughter of the late Robert E and Dorothy E. (Creighton) Morris. Patricia graduated from Gardner High School, the class of 1958, and from Boston University in 1980. Patricia was a retired editor and technical writer,...
Bella M. Cormier
Feb 9, 2023
TEMPLETON - Bella M. (Bastarache) Cormier, 83, died Thursday, February 9, 2023, at Heywood Hospital in Gardner.She was born in St. Mary, New Brunswick, Canada on June 20, 1939, a daughter of the late Elio Bastarache and Josephine (Leger) Bastarache.She moved to Gardner in 1960. She was employed at Heywood Wakefield for several years as a sander. She also worked with her husband's carpentry...
Valma E. Wauhkonen
Jan 31, 2023
Gardner-Valma Elin Wauhkonen, 97, passed peacefully at her lifelong home with her loved ones at her side on January 31, 2023.
Valma was born in Gardner on July 22, 1925, the youngest daughter of the late Nestor and Ida (Liukkonen) Wauhkonen. She was predeceased by her older sister, Vera E. Craig (Wauhkonen) of Clinton Township, Michigan in 1998.
She...
Irene Dennis
Jan 31, 2023
TEMPLETON - Irene (Seseika) Dennis,82, died Tuesday, January 31, 2023, at home.
She was born in Athol on March 16, 1940, a daughter of the late Walter Seseika and Stacy (Glinski) Seseika. Irene graduated from Gardner High School with the class of 1958 as a Pro Merito student.
She worked as a bookkeeper for many years for IGA as well...
Jean M. Codding
Jan 29, 2023
Jean Marie Codding, 88 (B: 6 May 1934), formerly of Athol MA, passed away on 29 Jan. 2023 at her home in Zephyrhills FL.
She was preceded in death by her father Alexander Shaw Jr., mother Evelyn (Burwood (adpt.)/Drake), brother Richard E. Shaw, and sisters Kathleen Shaw and Sharon (Whitenett).
She is survived by children; Richard S., William A., Daniel...
Eugene A. Gemborys
Jan 24, 2023
Eugene Albert Gemborys, 97, died January 24, 2023, at Heywood Hospital after an illness.
He leaves his wife Eva M. (Richard) Gemborys; two sons, Mark Gemborys and his wife Janet of Rutland, and James Gemborys and his wife Carol of Leavenworth, KS; four grandchildren, Brian Gemborys, Nicole McGurin, Brandon Chase and Rhea Chase; six great-grandchildren; Evan McGurin, Liam McGurin, Henry...

