Obituaries

Bruce Baczewski

Bruce Baczewski

Sep 13, 2022

 

 

BALDWINVILLE - Bruce Baczewski passed away from cancer on the 13th day of September 2022 at the age of 40 in his home surrounded by family. 

Born in Gardner MA on September 6, 1982 to Brian Baczewski and Shelly Guyer.  

Bruce graduated from Oakmont High School (Class of 2001) and attended the Universal Technical Institute for automotive...

Theresa Sidebottom

Theresa Sidebottom

Sep 13, 2022

 

ASHBURNHAM - Theresa (Thibeault) Sidebottom, 86, of Ashburnham, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, on Tuesday, September 13, 2022.

She was born on October 3, 1935 in Fitchburg to the late Sylvia and Rene Thibeault.

Family was everything to her and those left to cherish her memory include her four children, Beverly Meloney and her...

Pola E. Yackowski

Pola E. Yackowski

Sep 12, 2022

 

Pola Elizabeth (Pszczolkowski) Yackowski, 95 of Templeton died Monday, September 12, 2022.  She passed away peacefully after a lengthy stay at Alliance Health at Baldwinville.     Pola was born on May 31, 1927, in Gardner and named after Polish ballerina and actress, Pola Negri, which she was extremely proud of. A daughter of Stanley and Josephine (Skowronski) Pszczolkowski. ...

Jeremiah J. Gagnon

Jeremiah J. Gagnon

Sep 10, 2022

 Jeremiah Joseph Gagnon, (Jere) 42, died peacefully Saturday, September 10, 2022 surrounded by his family.

He leaves behind his parents Mark and Pamela (Corriveau) Gagnon of Athol; his two beloved daughters Gabriella and Juliana Gagnon and their mother Ann Marie, several aunts, uncles, cousins, Cara Bakanas, Carmen Manteiro, as well as many good friends.

 He was pre-deceased by...

Marylyn Louise Hammonds

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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.  ...