Obituaries

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...

Chandler Edward Lackey

Chandler Edward Lackey

Apr 13, 2022

Leominster-Chandler Edward Lackey, 25, died April 13, 2022.He leaves his mother, Shannon Hamel; his father, Dennis Lackey; a son, Cayden Wheildon and his mother Catherine Wheildon; his brothers, Hunter, Corbin and Evan; his maternal grandmother Lynette Hamel; many aunts, uncles and cousins and dear friendsHe is predeceased by his grandfather Barry Niles.Chandler was born in Gardner on January 12, 1997....

Chandler Edward Lackey

Chandler Edward Lackey

Apr 13, 2022

Leominster-Chandler Edward Lackey, 25, died April 13, 2022. He leaves his mother, Shannon Hamel; his father, Dennis Lackey; a son, Cayden Wheildon and his mother Catherine Wheildon; his brothers, Hunter, Corbin and Evan; his maternal grandmother Lynette Hamel; many aunts, uncles and cousins and dear friends He is predeceased by his grandfather Barry Niles. Chandler was born in Gardner on...

Edna J. Blackmer

Edna J. Blackmer

Apr 11, 2022

ATHOL- Edna J. (Coffin) Blackmer, 98, died Monday April 11, 2022, at Athol Memorial Hospital after an illness. She leaves behind a son Kent W. Blackmer and his wife Bonnie of Milton, VT; two daughters, Susan C. Muther and her husband Edmund of Athol, MA, Jennifer H. Blackmer of Athol, MA as well as two grandchildren and two great grandchildren,...

Andrew J Stone

Andrew J Stone

Apr 10, 2022

Worcester formerly of Athol-Andrew J. Stone, 60 died peacefully on Sunday, April 10, 2022 at Umass Medical Center after an illness. Funeral Services will be private. To leave an online condolence please go to www.mackfamilyfh.com Fiske Murphy and Mack Funeral Home, 110 New Athol Road, Orange, MA 01364 Kevin J. Mack, Douglas M. Stone and Walter C. Taylor

Claire Morin

Claire Morin

Apr 10, 2022

Marlborough-The Sisters of the Assumption mourn the loss of Sr. Claire Morin, formerly known as Sr. Armand-de-Jesus, who died at Alliance Health at Marie Esther in Marlborough, MA on Sunday, April 10, 2022. She was born in Worcester, Massachusetts, the daughter of the late Eva Chabot and Omer Morin. She was the second child in a family of three children....

Jeremy D. Thorp

Jeremy D. Thorp

Apr 9, 2022

ATHOL- Jeremy D. Thorp, 42, passed away on Saturday, April 9, 2022 at Athol Memorial Hospital. Jeremy was born in Greenfield on June 24, 1979, son of David Thorp of Arizona and Serina “Kim” Cullen of Athol. He graduated with the Athol High School Class of 1997. He worked as an automotive mechanic. Jeremy was a jack of all trades,...

Antone T Rosa

Antone T Rosa

Apr 4, 2022

ATHOL- Antone T. Rosa, 78, passed away on Monday, April 4, 2022 at Athol Memorial Hospital. Antone was born in Fall River on August 6, 1943, son of the late Antone and Hilda (Brilhante) Rosa. He attended Coyle High School, Roger Williams College, and Southeastern Mass University, now called UMASS Dartmouth. He served in the United States Navy from 1965-1967....

Sandra Ann Jillson

Sandra Ann Jillson

Apr 4, 2022

ATHOL - Sandra Ann (Emery) Jillson, 84 of Athol, died Monday, April 4, 2022 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Lebanon, NH, on March 16, 1938, the daughter of the late Charles Emery and the late Alice (Bliss) Emery. Sandra grew up in Lebanon, NH and graduated from Lebanon High School. She graduated from Westfield...

Kimberley Ann Willhite

Kimberley Ann Willhite

Apr 1, 2022

ATHOL- Kimberley A Willhite, 66, beloved mother, daughter, sister and friend was greeted by God and loves ones that passed before her on Friday, April 1, 2022. Kimberley passed peacefully with family and friends by her side after a lifelong and beyond courageous battle with multiple sclerosis. Born May 1, 1955 to parents Meryl and Marie (Coderre)Willhite, Kimberley grew up...

Peter Roland Martineau

Peter Roland Martineau

Apr 1, 2022

Westminster-Peter R. Martineau, 74, died Friday, April 1, 2022, at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston after an illness. He leaves his wife of 53 years, Linda M. (Lizotte) Martineau; three daughters, Wendy Albert and her husband, Sam, of Westminster; Louann Atkinson and her husband, Ned, of Virginia; Rhonda McDonald and her husband, Michael, of Phillipson; and one son, Peter...

Howard L. Williams

Howard L. Williams

Apr 1, 2022

Howard L. (Howie) Williams passed away unexpectedly of natural causes at his home in Worcester, MA on Friday, April 1, 2022. He is survived by his mother and stepfather MaryAnne and George Mortenson, his sister Luanne Hitchcock and her husband Greg, his brother Dan Williams and his wife Nancy, and his nephew Luke Williams. Howard had additional extended family with...

Bernard L. DiPasquale

Bernard L. DiPasquale

Mar 31, 2022

GARDNER - Bernard L. DiPasquale (Bernie), 79, of Gardner, was called Home to the Lord; Thursday, March 31, 2022 after a battle with heart disease. He was born in Fitchburg, MA on April 29, 1942, the son of the late Alfred and Elizabeth (Lelli) DiPasquale. He leaves his wife, Christine (Cormier) DiPasquale; with whom he celebrated their 40th year of...

James E Bennett

James E Bennett

Mar 30, 2022

Templeton-James E. Bennett, 60, Died Wednesday, March 30, 2022 at his home after an illness. He was the husband of the late Sandra (Hebert) Bennett. James leaves his son, James A. Bennett of North Hampton; three sisters, Linda Frankcore of Gardner, Betty Saunger of Athol and Cindy Cunning of Templeton and several nieces and nephews. He was born in France...

Willard H Newton

Willard H Newton

Mar 30, 2022

ATHOL - Willard H. “Bobo” Newton, 81 of Athol, died Wednesday, March 30, 2022 in the Salem Hospital, Salem, MA after complications from illness. He was born in Royalston, on November 14, 1940, the son of the late Willard H. Newton and the late Dorothy (Winchester) Newton. Willard grew up in Royalston and graduated from Athol High School with the...

Albert R. LeBlanc

Albert R. LeBlanc

Mar 27, 2022

GARDNER - Albert R. LeBlanc, 72 of Gardner, died Sunday, March 27, 2022 in the UMass Memorial Medical Center - University Campus, Worcester. He was born in Gardner on June 1, 1949, the son of the late Raymond A. LeBlanc and the late Marie (Cormier) LeBlanc. Mr. LeBlanc was a veteran of the Vietnam war, serving in the Army from...