Obituaries
Robert "Bob" James Breau
Oct 28, 2022
Gardner-Robert “Bob” James Breau, 51, died Friday, October 28, 2022, unexpectedly.
He leaves his mother, Marjorie (Pierce) Debasitis; one brother. John Breau and his wife Marybeth of Orange; one sister, Kyrstal Robichaud and her husband Joshua of Gardner; one uncle Charles Pierce of Derry, NH; his best friend, Ken Purdie and many cousins.
Bob was born in Gardner on...
Graham J Roberts
Oct 27, 2022
WINCHENDON- Graham J Roberts, 80, died Thursday, October 27, 2022, at Heywood Hospital in Gardner, MA.
He was born in Birmingham, England on October 18, 1942, a son of the late Wilfred Roberts and Enid (Reeves) Roberts.
Graham attended the University of Birmingham in England where he received his bachelor’s degree.
He had several jobs in...
Robert J. Brighenti
Oct 26, 2022
Robert J. BrighentiJanuary 29th, 1946 – October 26th, 2022Beloved father, grandfather, friend… Robert (Bob) Brighenti, peacefully passed away on October 26th, 2022, in his home in Athol, MA. Bob was born in Winchendon, MA on January 29th, 1946. He was the late son of Reno & Natalie Brighenti. His beloved wife Joan, passed away in May 2022. Bob leaves behind his...
David R. Littlewood
Oct 23, 2022
TEMPLETON - David R. Littlewood,81, died Sunday, October 23, 2022, at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Winchendon on September 24, 1941, a son of the late Arthur Littlewood Sr. and Blanche R. (Fisher) Littlewood.David graduated from Ralph C. Mahar High School. He received his Associate's Degree from Mount Wachusett Community College; his Bachelor's Degree in Education from Fitchburg State College; his Masters...
Romona "Mona" M Gordon
Oct 22, 2022
Athol-Romona M. “Mona” (Temple) Gordon, 88, died Saturday, October 22, 2022 after an illness.
She was the wife of the late Glen Gordon.
Mona leaves her five children, Victoria J. Chace of Athol, Terry Gordon Shepard and her husband Ed of Newberg, OR, Sandra E. Gordon and her partner, Maurice Rocheleau of Gardner, Duncan Gordon of Athol, she is...
Eileen M. Bosworth
Oct 21, 2022
Eileen M. (Mallette) Bosworth, 91, of New Sherborn Road in Athol, went to be with her Lord and Savior Friday, October 21, 2022, at Hartford Hospital where she had been taken following a brief illness.
Eileen was born August 7, 1931 in Athol, Massachusetts, the daughter of Herbert Henry Mallette and Marion (Hachey) Mallette.
She lived in Athol all...
Joan M. Newton
Oct 21, 2022
ATHOL - Joan Mary (DeSantis) Newton, 86, passed away peacefully Friday, October 21, 2022 after a short period of declining health.
Joan was born in Athol on November 11, 1935 to Vincent and Julia (Maselli) DeSantis. In addition to her parents, she is predeceased by her husband, Richard C. Newton, her daughter, Susan M. Piro, and her sisters, Mary Koroblis,...
Richard L. Hames
Oct 19, 2022
SPENCER, MA - CDR Richard L. Hames, USNR (Ret.) of Spencer, Massachusetts, died peacefully from natural causes on 19 October 2022 in the presence of family and friends. He was 96.
Richard’s first love was the Navy and as such, he joined the Navy ROTC program upon entering college in 1943 and was commissioned in the Navy as an Ensign...
Nancy H Mattson
Oct 18, 2022
Phillipston-Nancy H. Mattson, was born on November 18, 1939 in Gardner and passed on October 19, 2022 at the age of 82 years old. She was the daughter of the late Alphonse and Doris Mattson of Templeton.
Nancy leaves her daughter, Marla Botschafter and her husband Robert with whom she lived with in Phillipston during the past year. She...
Michael J. Nobrega
Oct 18, 2022
GARDNER - Michael Joseph Nobrega,77, died Tuesday, October 18, 2022, at home surrounded by his family.
He was born in Gardner on May 21, 1945, a son of the late Alfred Nobrega and Emeila (Macchiavello) Nobrega.
Michael grew up in Gardner and graduated from Gardner High School with the class of 1963. He was employed at Van Huffel Eastern -...
Sally I. Moore
Oct 15, 2022
Sally I. Moore passed away on October 15, 2022 at Alliance Health at Baldwinville. Sally, a proud Finnish American, was born in Gardner, Massachusetts on January 17, 1932 to the late Albin and Ida (Kauppinen)Reinikainen as their youngest of thirteen children.
Sally graduated from Gardner High School where she remained a loyal member of the class of 1950 having served...
Shirley Barbara Ferguson
Oct 13, 2022
Shirley Barbara Ferguson, 83, died Thursday, October 13, , 2022 at UMass Medical Center in Worcester after a long illness.
She leaves two daughters, Barbara Negron and her husband Frankie of Leominster and Cheryl Comptois and her husband Charles of Brookfield; two sons, James Pye of Worcester and Dale Pye of Webster; eleven grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.
Shirley...
Reino A Maki
Oct 13, 2022
Westminster-Reino A. Maki, 80, It is with heavy hearts that the family announces his passing from this earthly life. Yet we are thankful that he has gone home to his lord.
He was born in Fitchburg on July 2,1942 to Finnish immigrants Reino W. and Gertrude (Luoma) Maki. He graduated from Fitchburg High School in 1960. After high school...
Alan A Dargelis
Oct 13, 2022
ATHOL - Alan A. Dargelis, 74, died Thursday, October 13, 2022 at Quabbin Valley Healthcare in Athol.
He was born in Athol on September 15, 1948, a son of the late Vito Dargelis and Amelia (Grits) Dargelis.
Alan graduated as valedictorian from Athol High School where he was a standout tri-sport athlete and Boys State participant. He received his...
Sheila J Pickard
Oct 13, 2022
Templeton-Sheila Pickard, 68, died Thursday, October 13, 2022 at the Highlands in Fitchburg after a long illness.
She leaves her husband and soulmate of 50 years, Harry Drury; one daughter Tanya Pickard of Templeton; two stepsons, Brian R. Drury and Scott Drury, six grandchildren Jordan Harper and Shaelyn Augusto, Kahl Drury, Olivia Drury Wahlen, Jamie Michelle and Shawn Marshall;...
Nancy J. Tripp
Oct 12, 2022
Leominster- Nancy J. Tripp,84, passed away on October 12, 2022, at the Gardner Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Gardner, MA. She was born January 14, 1938 to the late Obed and Anna Tripp, and grew up in South Grafton, attending Fisherville and Grafton schools.
Nancy lived most of her adult life in Fitchburg, but was a resident at Manor On The...
Ronald James Waterman
Oct 12, 2022
Ronald James Waterman, life long resident of Westminster, MA passed away at home surrounded by family on October 12, 2022.
Ron was the son of Rodney and Charlotte Waterman, also of Westminster. Ron was born on November 12, 1945 in Houlton Maine, where his father was stationed during WWII.
Ron is survived by his wife of 56 years, Linda...
Belinda A. O'Lari
Oct 12, 2022
ORANGE - Belinda O'Lari,73, died Wednesday, October 12, 2022 at Heywood Hospital.She was born in Lancaster on February 7, 1949, a daughter of Edgar and Lillian (Wright) Blood.Belinda enjoyed babysitting for the neighborhood children and often brought the elderly neighbors to their appointments. She collected owls and decorated spoons.She is survived by her husband of 55 years David O'Lari, two...
Josephine A. Lystila
Oct 9, 2022
Josephine Lystila age 78 lifelong resident of Gardner, MA passed away on Sunday, October 9, 2022, of congestive heart failure.
She was born on January 24, 1944, in Providence, RI to Joseph and Josephine Baltakis, but lived in Gardner for 74 years.
Josephine worked as a housekeeper for the Gallant’s Rest Home and later for Wachusett Manor Nursing home....
Edward J Belliveau
Oct 9, 2022
Edward J Belliveau, loving husband, companion, father, grandfather and great grandfather
passed away on Monday, October 9th, 2022 in Gardner, Massachusetts at the age of 95. Eddie
was born on August 17th, 1927 in Fitchburg, Massachusetts to Sylvain and Edna (Leger)
Belliveau. Eddie served in the U.S. Army, and worked as a paper maker until his retirement. In
his...
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