Obituaries
Eric D. Lupaczyk
Nov 2, 2022
Eric David Lupaczyk, 44, died Wednesday, November 2, 2022 at his home in Gardner.
He was born in Gardner on February 8, 1978, the son of David Lupaczyk and the late Diane (Bettez) Lupaczyk.
He is survived by his father, David Lupaczyk of Gardner; three aunts, Kathy Norton of Baldwinville, Janice Schindler and Sandra O'Brien of Bradenton, FL; an uncle,...
Dorothy Elizabeth Whitmore
Nov 2, 2022
Dorothy (Dottie) Elizabeth Whitmore passed peacefully away on November 2, 2022. She was born on October 13, 1931 in Portland, Connecticut to parents Carl Victor Larson and Elizabeth (Betty) Matson Pierson. She met and married Robert (Bob) Wilcox Whitmore in 1948.
Dottie came from a large loving family consisting of six siblings and, of course, Mom and Dad. Sisters...
Cheryl A. Baker
Nov 1, 2022
WINCHENDON- Cheryl Ann Baker, 68, died Sunday, October 23, 2022 at her home in Winchendon, MA.
She was born in Boston on July 20, 1954, a daughter of the late Rene Starck and Virginia (Curry) Starck.
She had several customer service jobs in the retail industry.
She is survived by her children, Kevin Baker Jr. and Kassandra Farrah of...
Charles W. Thrower
Nov 1, 2022
Hubbardston-Charles Walter Thrower, 92 died on November 1, 2022 at Athol Hospital after an illness.
He was the husband of the late Gail (Harris) Thrower.
Charles leaves two sons, Charles Thrower and his wife, Susan of Nashua, NH and James Thrower and his wife Missy of Dedham; one daughter, Patricia Thrower of Natick; three grandchildren, Bill Bernsen of Seattle,...
Linda A. Hanmore
Oct 29, 2022
Linda Anne (Pitts) Hanmore, 57, died peacefully in her sleep at home on Saturday, October 29, 2022 after a short illness, with her loving husband of 38 years, Steven Hanmore by her side.
Linda also leaves behind two sons, Daniel Steven Hanmore and his wife Jennifer of Westminster, Michael Luke Hanmore of Westminster; one daughter, Rose Julie Hanmore of...
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;...
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