Obituaries

Jacqueline Joseph

Jacqueline Joseph

Apr 28, 2022

Hillsborough, NH and formerly of Leominster-Jacqueline Joseph, 60, died Thursday, April 28, 2022 at her home after a time of lengthy illnesses. She is resting safe in the arms of her living Lord and Savior. She leaves her son Mark G. Bodanza and his Jennifer with whom she lived; seven grandchildren, Lelaina, Grace, Isaac, Elijah, Adah, Madlynn and Asher; her...

Arthur F. Manley

Arthur F. Manley

Apr 28, 2022

Gardner-Arthur F. Manley, Sr. 72, died Thursday, April 28, 2022 at Heywood Hospital after an illness. He leaves his wife Patrice (Turner) Manley; four children, Michael Gallager and his wife Julianna of Framingham, John Gallagher of Gardner, Kelley Duggan and her husband Matthew of Longmeadow, and AJ Manley of Gardner; four grandchildren, Ashlyn Kelly, Devin Gallagher, Jack Duggan and Emilyn...

Jacqueline Joseph

Jacqueline Joseph

Apr 28, 2022

Hillsborough, NH and formerly of Leominster-Jacqueline Joseph, 60, died Thursday, April 28, 2022 at her home after a time of lengthy illnesses. She is resting safe in the arms of her living Lord and Savior.

She leaves her son Mark G. Bodanza and his Jennifer with whom she lived; seven grandchildren, Lelaina, Grace, Isaac, Elijah, Adah, Madlynn and Asher; her...

Arthur F. Manley Sr

Arthur F. Manley Sr

Apr 28, 2022

Gardner-Arthur F. Manley, Sr. 72, died Thursday, April 28, 2022 at Heywood Hospital after an illness.

He leaves his wife Patrice (Turner) Manley; four children, Michael Gallager and his wife Julianna of Framingham, John Gallagher of Gardner, Kelley Duggan and her husband Matthew of Longmeadow, and AJ Manley of Gardner; four grandchildren, Ashlyn Kelly, Devin Gallagher, Jack Duggan and Emilyn...

Kevin Roland LeBlanc

Kevin Roland LeBlanc

Apr 28, 2022

Kevin Roland LeBlanc, 64, of Framingham, formerly of Baldwinville, died peacefully at his home on Thursday, April 28, 2022. Kevin was born in Fitchburg on May 24, 1957, son of the late Vital Domenic and Marie Anne (Boucher) LeBlanc. He was a 1975 graduate of Montachusett Regional Technical High School where he studied carpentry. Kevin came to be known as...

Joseph "Papa" Cote

Joseph "Papa" Cote

Apr 27, 2022

Gardner-Joseph Cote “Papa” 86, born June 7, 1935, passed away on April 19, 2022 at Wachusett Manor Nursing Home.He is predeceased by his wife, Shirley “Tootsie” (Hendrickson) Cote; his parents, Sam and Herminie Kackpricki; two brothers, Les and Ray.Joseph leaves a sister, Corenna and a brother, Ritchie both of Florida, one daughter, Deborah Croteau and her partner Mike; three sons...

Joseph "Papa" Cote

Joseph "Papa" Cote

Apr 27, 2022

Gardner-Joseph Cote “Papa” 86, born June 7, 1935, passed away on April 19, 2022 at Wachusett Manor Nursing Home. He is predeceased by his wife, Shirley “Tootsie” (Hendrickson) Cote; his parents, Sam and Hermini e Kackpricki; two brothers, Les and Ray. Joseph leaves a sister, Corenna and a brother, Ritchie both of Florida, one daughter, Deborah Croteau and her partner...

Clement J Vautour

Clement J Vautour

Apr 24, 2022

Leominster-Clement J. Vautour, 69, died Sunday, April 24, 2022 at Leominster Hospital.He leaves his wife, Carol (Boivin) Vautour; two sons, Jesse Vautour of Leominster and Paul Vautour of Canada; one step-son Matthew Bettencourt of Winchendon; one grandson, Tyler Bettencourt of Winchendon and his brothers and sisters, Rose, Paul, John, Martha, Arthur, Gabriel, Lin and Rheo.He is predeceased by a son,...

Clement J Vautour

Clement J Vautour

Apr 24, 2022

Leominster-Clement J. Vautour, 69, died Sunday, April 24, 2022 at Leominster Hospital. He leaves his wife, Carol (Boivin) Vautour; two sons, Jesse Vautour of Leominster and Paul Vautour of Canada; one step-son Matthew Bettencourt of Winchendon; one grandson, Tyler Bettencourt of Winchendon and his brothers and sisters, Rose, Paul, John, Martha, Arthur, Gabriel, Lin and Rheo. He is predeceased by...

Jean M. Murray

Jean M. Murray

Apr 23, 2022

GARDNER - Jean Margaret (Johnson) Murray, 88 of Gardner, died Saturday, April 23, 2022, at the home of her daughter, Cynthia. She was born in Gardner on April 26, 1933, the daughter of the late Ivan Johnson and the late Muriel (Robbins) Johnson. Jean was a 1951 graduate of Gardner High School. She resided most of her life in Gardner...

Jean M. Murray

Jean M. Murray

Apr 23, 2022

GARDNER - Jean Margaret (Johnson) Murray, 88 of Gardner, died Saturday, April 23, 2022, at the home of her daughter, Cynthia.She was born in Gardner on April 26, 1933, the daughter of the late Ivan Johnson and the late Muriel (Robbins) Johnson.Jean was a 1951 graduate of Gardner High School. She resided most of her life in Gardner and was...

Nancy R Maynard

Nancy R Maynard

Apr 20, 2022

Nancy Ruth Maynard, 62 of Greenfield, Ma formerly of Athol, MA passed away on April 20, 2022 at Vantage of South Hadley. Nancy was born on August 18, 1959, a daughter of the late Roger and Helen (Larson) Maynard. She was raised in Athol, Ma. After a long illness with kidney disease. Nancy leaves a sister and her lifelong partner...

John J Gallant

John J Gallant

Apr 20, 2022

Leominster-John J. Gallant, 81, passed away peacefully in the hospital with his family by his side on Wednesday, April 20, 2022. John was born in Grande Digue, New Brunswick, Canada. The son of the late Victor and Aurore (Babineau) Gallant. John resided in Leominster, MA for the past 59 years. He worked as a self employed carpenter for many years....

John J Gallant

John J Gallant

Apr 20, 2022

Leominster-John J. Gallant, 81, passed away peacefully in the hospital with his family by his side on Wednesday, April 20, 2022. John was born in Grande Digue, New Brunswick, Canada. The son of the late Victor and Aurore (Babineau) Gallant.John resided in Leominster, MA for the past 59 years. He worked as a self employed carpenter for many years. He...

William M Hinchey

William M Hinchey

Apr 16, 2022

William (Bill) Michael Hinchey, age 84, of Athol-Royalston, passed away Friday, April 15th, 2022, in Royalston, after a long battle with cancer. He was the husband of the late Virginia F. (Gray) Hinchey. Bill is also predeceased by his son, Patrick Hinchey and two sisters, Ann McCann and Mary Margaret Leonard. He leaves his five children, Joe Hinchey and his...

William M Hinchey

William M Hinchey

Apr 16, 2022

William (Bill) Michael Hinchey, age 84, of Athol-Royalston, passed away Friday, April 15th, 2022, in Royalston, after a long battle with cancer.He was the husband of the late Virginia F. (Gray) Hinchey.Bill is also predeceased by his son, Patrick Hinchey and two sisters, Ann McCann and Mary Margaret Leonard.He leaves his five children, Joe Hinchey and his wife Jessica of...

Peter E McEwan

Peter E McEwan

Apr 15, 2022

ATHOL - Peter E. McEwan, 55, passed away on Friday, April 15, 2022.Peter was born in Springfield on August 4, 1966, son of Neil A. McEwan, Sr of Torrington, CT and the late Jean Ann (Nee Perron) McEwan.He grew up in Springfield, MA and has resided in Athol for the last 15 years. Peter was a talented, gifted musician.In addition...

Mildred A. (Dubois) Bernatchez

Mildred A. (Dubois) Bernatchez

Apr 15, 2022

Mildred A. (Dubois) Bernatchez born in Sanford, Maine, August 6, 1925; daughter of the late William and Mary (Cookson) Dubois and her late step-father Hormidas Desrochers, died Friday, April 15th, 2022, at the age of 96.Mildred was a graduate of Lawrence High School Class of 1943. She played the violin in the High School Orchestra, and after graduation played in...

Mildred A. (Dubois) Bernatchez

Mildred A. (Dubois) Bernatchez

Apr 15, 2022

Mildred A. (Dubois) Bernatchez born in Sanford, Maine, August 6, 1925; daughter of the late William and Mary (Cookson) Dubois and her late step-father Hormidas Desrochers, died Friday, April 15th, 2022, at the age of 96. Mildred was a graduate of Lawrence High School Class of 1943. She played the violin in the High School Orchestra, and after graduation played...

Peter E McEwan

Peter E McEwan

Apr 15, 2022

ATHOL - Peter E. McEwan, 55, passed away on Friday, April 15, 2022. Peter was born in Springfield on August 4, 1966, son of Neil A. McEwan, Sr of Torrington, CT and the late Jean Ann (Nee Perron) McEwan. He grew up in Springfield, MA and has resided in Athol for the last 15 years. Peter was a talented, gifted...