Obituaries
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...
Michael J. Gearl
Oct 1, 2022
ATHOL- Michael Joseph Gearl,79, died Saturday, October 1, 2022 at St Elizabeth Hospital in Brighton, MA.
He was born in Newark, New Jersey on May 2, 1943, a son of the late Charles Gearl and Kathleen (Spaid) Gearl.
Michael attended Lincoln Technical Institute and received his degree in Engineering. He proudly served in the United States Army and earned...
Michael Raymond Cline
Sep 29, 2022
ASHBY- Michael Cline, of Ashby, MA (formerly from Huntington, West Virginia), passed away peacefully on September 29, 2022. He is survived by his wife, Susan Cline, of Ashby, MA., their children and families: Amy (Cline) Erickson and Peter Erickson and four children, of Baxter, MN, Adam Cline and Nicole (Leone) Cline and two children, of North Grafton, MA, Laura...
Mary A. Chipman
Sep 26, 2022
TEMPLETON - Mary A. Chipman, 85, died Monday, September 26, 2022, at home surrounded by her loving family.She was born in Gardner on January 12, 1937, the daughter of the late L. Porter Andrews and V. Rose (Turgiss) Andrews.Mary graduated from Templeton High School with the Class of 1955 and graduated from Newton Wellesley School of Nursing in 1958.Mary traveled extensively and worked...
William J Locke
Sep 24, 2022
SHIRLEY- William J. Locke, 69, died Saturday, September 24, 2022 in Shirley, MA.
He was born in Salem, MA on August 18, 1953, a son of the late William and Marjorie (Brusso) Locke.
He is survived by three sisters; Brenda H. Ely of Athol, Janice Coupe of Raymond, NH and Charlotte Grasso of Tewksbury, MA.
A private funeral service...
Michael S Conroy
Sep 24, 2022
Templeton-Michael S. Conroy, 67, died Saturday, September 24, 2022 at Heywood Hospital.
He was the husband of the late Karen M. (Gamache) Conroy.
He leaves one daughter, Julie Albert and her husband, James of Gardner; three step-children, Charlene Delisle of Gardner, Michael Minkin of Gardner and Anthony Dellechiaie and his wife, Sarah of Fitchburg; seven grandchildren, Megan Albert, Benjamin...
Christopher Drew Carlson
Sep 24, 2022
Christopher Drew Carlson, born December 13, 1961 passed away peacefully in his sleep at the age of sixty. He went into the arms of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, where he joined his daughter, Samantha Mae who predeceased him by one hundred twenty-four days. Christopher is also predeceased by his parents, George Warren Carlson and Sally Matherson Carlson.
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John M Tamasunas
Sep 23, 2022
ATHOL- John Michael Tamasunas, 69, died Friday, September 23, 2022, at his home in Athol, MA.
He was born in Gardner on December 26, 1952, a son of the late John Tamasunas and Elizabeth "Betty" (Brunelle) Tamasunas.
John lived in Athol his whole life. He served in the United States Army from 1972-1974.
He was an avid outdoorsman who...
Charlene M. Drury
Sep 22, 2022
Gardner-formerly of Orange, Charlene M. (Gifford) Drury, 73, died Thursday, September 22, 2022 at Heywood Hospital after a brief illness.
She was born in Gardner on November 10, 1948, a daughter of the late Stanley B. Gifford and Ruth D (Schafron) Hamel.
She attended Narragansett High School. Charlene worked at L.S. Starrett Company before becoming disabled. She...
Claire A Dube
Sep 22, 2022
Westborough and formerly of Westminster-Claire A. (Masse) Dube, 94, died Thursday, September 22, 2022 at Beaumont Rehab and Skilled Nursing Center in Westborough.
She was the wife of the late Edward Joseph Dube, who died in 2012.
Claire leaves two sisters, Connie Mirasolo of Wakefield and Agnes Gore of Dallas TX and many nieces and nephews.
She is predeceased...
William J Battaini, Jr.
Sep 20, 2022
YALAHA, FLORIDA- William J. Battaini Jr., of Yalaha, Florida passed away Tuesday, September 20, 2022 at Advent Health in Ocala, Florida with family at his side.
He was born in Athol on August 29, 1954, a son of Theresa (Landry) Battaini the late William J. Battaini.
William was a graduate of Athol High School.
Billy had a love and...
Robert D Stevens
Sep 18, 2022
Robert D. Stevens, 94, passed away peacefully on September 18, 2022.
Robert was born on February 29, 1928 a son of the late Ralph and Edith (Day) Stevens. He was born in Boston and grew up in Watertown, he later moved to Baldwinville and resided most recently in Phillipston. Where he was a proud recipient of the Boston Post...
Randy Sumner
Sep 17, 2022
Leominster-Randy Sumner, 61, died Saturday, September 17, 2022 after a sudden illness.
He leaves his daughter, Jessica Sumner and her fiance, Josh Weston of Leominster; his son, Shawn Sumner and his wife April of Norwood; two granddaughters, Eva Miller and Evelyn Weston both of Leominster; three brothers, Wayne Sumner of Ashburnham, Bryan Sumner and his fiance, Kara of Leominster,...
Helen H. Carlson
Sep 16, 2022
Helen H. Carlson, 91, died peacefully on Friday, September 16, 2022 at Alliance Health at Baldwinville.
Helen was born in the Bronx, New York on December 25, 1930, daughter of the late John and Hilma (Lehtomaki) Carlson. She came to live in Gardner as a young child, with her parents and older sister Sylvia, due to the scarcity of...
Brenda J. Buck
Sep 15, 2022
Brenda Joyce (Banks) Buck of Athol unexpectedly departed this world into the loving presence of her Lord and Savior on Thursday, September 15, 2022. Brenda was born in Worcester, Massachusetts on September 30, 1942, and lived in Petersham until she graduated from Ralph Mahar Regional High School in 1960.
Brenda married John P. Buck on April 29, 1961. They...
Irene M. Bowse
Sep 14, 2022
Gardner-Irene M Bowse (Forsyth), 95, daughter of Percy & Rosa Forsyth, passed away peacefully on September 14th with family by her side. Irene will be greatly missed by all that knew her.
She was born in Brighton, Massachusetts and raised on a farm in Sudbury along with her 10 siblings. She graduated from Sudbury High School in...
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