Obituaries
Marylyn Louise Hammonds
Sep 9, 2022
MARION, INDIANA- Marylyn Louise Hammonds, 79, died Friday, September 9, 2022 at Marion General Hospital in Marion, IN.
She was born in Athol on January 16, 1943, a daughter of the late John Smallwood and Thelma (Hayden) Smallwood.
She is survived by three daughters, Amy Woods of Lumberton, NC, Mia Evans of Lumberton, NC, Lee Jones and husband Johnathan,...
Kenneth P. Wiinikka
Sep 9, 2022
HUBBARDSTON - Kenneth Paul Wiinikka,76, of Hubbardston passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Friday, September 9, 2022.
He was born in Worcester on March 24, 1946, a son of the late Wilio Wiinikka and Helmi (Yleva) Wiinikka.
Ken graduated from North High School in Worcester. He then served in the U.S. Army and is a veteran...
Melvin L Dunphy
Sep 6, 2022
Deacon Melvin L. Dunphy (Mel) passed away unexpectedly at his residence at Watermark at Trinity, Florida, on Tuesday, September 6, 2022. He was 91, although some may not have guessed. He remained active in his ministry as Permanent Deacon at St. Thomas Aquinas Church in New Port Richey, where he assisted at Mass, was a gifted and entertaining homilist,...
Jean-Pierre Joseph Breton
Aug 31, 2022
Gardner-Jean-Pierre Joseph Breton, 61, died August 31, 2022 at Heywood Hospital after an illness.
He leaves three sisters, Francine LeBlanc of Ashburnham, Lisette Magnin of Westminster and Celine Breton of Leominster: two brothers, Alan Breton of Gardner and Jeanot Breton of Athol and many nieces and nephews.
He is predeceased by a brother, Andre Breton.
He was born on...
Carole Ann Faneuf
Aug 30, 2022
Orange, MA, Carole Ann (Lombard) Faneuf, 74, returned to the heavens on Tuesday, August 30, 2022. She transitioned from this earth peacefully surrounded by her husband of nearly 53 yrs. Edward Faneuf and her children; Tamatha Faneuf of Baldwinville, Sharon Gilmore of Orange, Michael Faneuf of Wake Forest, NC, Joseph Faneuf of Athol, Steven Faneuf of Gardner, Rebecca Anderholm of...
John P. Alexakis
Aug 28, 2022
ATHOL- John P Alexakis,97, died Sunday, August 28, 2022, at his home in Athol.
He was born in Athol on August 22, 1925, a son of the late Perley Alexakis and Pauline (Pappas) Alexakis.
John grew up in Athol and has lived there his entire life. He attended Athol High School where he graduated in 1943. He served in...
Sally G Swanson
Aug 27, 2022
GARDNER - Sally G. Swanson, 74, died Saturday, August 27, 2022 at Gardner Rehabilitation and Nursing, Gardner.
She was born in Gardner on June 7, 1948, a daughter of the late Orrin Brigham and Alice (Adamson) Brigham.
Sally grew up in Westminster and then moved to Maine for a few years before moving to Gardner where she has resided...
Amit Khajuriwala
Aug 27, 2022
Leominster- Amit Khajuriwala passed away on Saturday, August 27, 2022 at HealthAlliance- Clinton Hospital in Leominster.
He was born August 12, 1971 in Vadodara, India.
Please click on the link below to view services on Tuesday, August 30, 2022 at 9 a.m.
https://www.facebook.com/events/1100541717261616/
Starr D. Babineau
Aug 26, 2022
LEOMINSTER - Starr D. Babineau was a loving wife, mother, meme, sister, and friend. Starr 68, passed away Friday, August 26, 2022 at UMass Medical Center - University Campus, Worcester.
Starr was born in Rochester, New York on January 11, 1954, a daughter of the late Arthur Little and Helen (Rowe) Little. Starr moved to the Leominster area when she...
Patricia M Going
Aug 25, 2022
Leominster-Patricia M. (Supple) Going, 99, died at Life Care Center of Leominster after an illness. She was the wife of the late Sidney Going, Sr. Patricia leaves one daughter, Sister Mary Going OSB of Martin Kentucky; one daughter-in-law Kathleen Going of Leominster; three grandchildren, Brandi Mancuso of Littleton, Kerrie Keefe of NY and Kelly Coston of ME; eight great-grandchildren, Rudy, Shyanne, Corey,...
Claire J Blaser
Aug 23, 2022
Athol, MA — Claire J. Blaser, 92, died Tuesday, August 23, 2022 at Quabbin Valley Healthcare in Athol, MA. She was born in Athol on October 4, 1929, a daughter of the late Sinclair Blaser and Pauline (Sharkins) Blaser. Claire attended Athol High School. She worked as a clerk at Kmart for 20 plus years. Claire loved animals, especially her...
Theresa L. Parker
Aug 23, 2022
ATHOL - Theresa L. Parker,92, died Tuesday, August 23, 2022 at Applewood Home for Elders in Athol.
She was born in Gardner on March 20, 1930, a daughter of the late Frank Landry and Laura (Lafond) Landry.
Theresa grew up in Gardner, she graduated high school in Toledo, Ohio. She moved to Athol in 1959 and has resided there...
Edgar N. Blood Jr.
Aug 22, 2022
ORANGE - Edgar N. Blood Jr.,92, of Orange formerly of Hubbardston, died Monday, August 22, 2022 at his home surrounded by his loving family.
He was born in Lancaster on January 4, 1930, a son of the late Edgar Blood and Dorothia (Spaulding) Blood. Edgar grew up in Lancaster and attended schools in Lancaster. He moved to Hubbardston in...
Renee N. Asmar
Aug 22, 2022
GARDNER - Renee N. Asmar,95, died unexpectedly Monday, August 22, 2022 at UMass Medical Center - University Campus, Worcester.
She was born in Jezzine, Lebanon on December 25, 1926, a daughter of the late Kallil and Nazzira Asmar.
She moved to the United States in 1947 and married her husband Nassife John Asmar. Renee worked at Dow's Shoe Store...
Nathan T Hanshaw
Aug 21, 2022
ATHOL- Nathan Hanshaw, 31, of Athol, died unexpectedly on August 21, 2022, at Catholic Medical Center in Manchester, New Hampshire. He was born on August 8, 1991, in Worcester, Massachusetts. He attended Athol elementary schools until his family decided to leave Athol to live in Worcester. Nathan had a great love for nature. He loved going camping with his family...
David Orin Thomas
Aug 21, 2022
Leominster-David Orin Thomas, 71, died August 21, 2022, at Advent Health in New Smyrna Beach, Fl.
He was born in Leominster on September 24, 1950, a son of the late Kenneth and Marguerite M. (Gagne) Thomas. He worked as a clerk at the Victory Market (later known as Hannaford) on Lancaster St., in Leominster, MA. his whole working life.
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Virginia Rahaim
Aug 19, 2022
GARDNER - Virginia (Hilow) Rahaim, 101, died peacefully on Friday, August 19, 2022 at Wachusett Rehabilitation and Nursing Home. She was 5 days short of her 102nd birthday.
She was born in Worcester on August 24, 1920, The daughter of the late Assad and Catherine (Aziz) Hilow.
Mrs. Rahaim was raised and educated in Worcester. Upon her marriage to...
Dorothy Louise Kirby
Aug 16, 2022
TEMPLETON - Dorothy Louise (Caisse) Kirby, 97, died at Alliance Health at Baldwinville. She was the wife of 53 years to the late Harry ‘Babe” Kirby who died in 1999. They were married on February 9, 1946 at St. Martin’s Church in Otter River. She leaves four sons, Richard J. Kirby and his wife Beth of Port St. Lucie, Fl,...
Napoleon P. Babineau
Aug 16, 2022
Napoleon Babineau, age 90, of Groton formerly of Leominster, beloved husband of Lilianne McGrath Babineau with whom he celebrated their 59th anniversary on July 27th, died Tuesday August 16, 2022, surrounded by family.Napoleon was born April 28,1932 in St Louis de Kent New Brunswick Canada. He became a proud Citizen of the United States in 1967. He worked as...
Kenneth P Jaillet
Aug 15, 2022
GARDNER - Kenneth Pierre Jaillet,73, passed away on Monday, August 15, 2022 at home surrounded by his family.
He was born in Gardner on December 10, 1948, a son of the late Septime Jaillet and Pauline (Brideau) Jaillet.
Ken grew up in Gardner and graduated from Gardner High School with the Class of 1966. He was a member of...
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