Obituaries
Frederick H. Washington
Jan 18, 2025
Frederick H. Washington, age 96, of Fitchburg, Massachusetts passed away on January 18, 2025, after a short illness. Fred was born on October 11, 1928, in Hartford, Connecticut, to the late William and Esther Washington. Fred was a loving husband, father and grandfather.
Frederick is survived by his daughter, Susan Comeaux, his son John Washington and his wife Bonnie Washington, his...
Timothy J. Young
Jan 18, 2025
Timothy J. Young, 69, of Athol, died on January 18 ,2025, at Leominster Hospital, surrounded by loved ones, after a period of declining health.
Born in Athol on May 12, 1955, he was the son of the late Charles F. and Margaret L. Young. He graduated from Athol-Royalston Regional High School with the class of 1973.
Timmy is survived by his son...
John W. Valliere
Jan 17, 2025
John W. Valliere, affectionately known as Pepe to his family, passed away peacefully at his home on January 17, 2025, just shy of his 84th birthday. He was a loving and devoted husband to Muriel (Fortin) Valliere for the past 64 years.
Born in Fitchburg, MA, on January 22, 1941 to George and Beradine (Gingrass) Valliere. John moved to Gardner, Massachusetts...
Frances I. St. Helaire
Jan 17, 2025
Frances Irene St. Helaire (Upham), 87, of Petersham, MA, passed away on January 17, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
Frances was born on April 16, 1937, in Hartford, CT to Charles F. Upham and Cecelia R. Upham (Laverty). The family moved to Petersham when Frances was young, and she was educated at the Petersham Center School. As was typical in...
Edward L. Lepkowski
Jan 15, 2025
Edward L. Lepkowski, 96, of Gardner, MA, passed away peacefully on January 15, 2025 surrounded by his family. Born in Gardner on July 1, 1928, he was the son of the late Stanley and Jennie (Bogdanowicz) Lepkowski. He graduated from Gardner High School with the Class of 1947 and the Industrial Technical School of Boston in 1958.
Edward is survived by...
Kathleen M. Lesneski
Jan 14, 2025
With a heavy heart, we announce the passing of Kathleen M. Lesneski, known fondly by many as "Cookie", on January 14, 2025. Born in Gardner, Massachusetts on November 7, 1949, Kathleen dedicated her life to serving her community, bringing laughter and joy to all who knew her. She was a beacon of generosity and reliability, qualities that defined her character...
Shannon L. Smith
Jan 12, 2025
Shannon L. Smith, a dedicated and compassionate soul, passed away on January 12, 2025. Born in Gardner, Massachusetts, on September 17, 1980, Shannon was a beacon of charisma and kindness that illuminated the lives of all she encountered. Her captivating spirit was most evident in her profession as a Registered Nurse, where she served as an Intake Specialist at Care...
Theresa E Barilone
Jan 11, 2025
Theresa E. (Fortin) Barilone, beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and auntie, passed away peacefully on January 11, 2025, at the age of 95. Born in Gill, Massachusetts on July 28, 1929, the youngest daughter of Arthur and Rhea (Guilbault) Fortin. Theresa was a beacon of light with a bit of spunk, who was always her true authentic self; her...
Shelley Pearl "LaBrecque Bonner
Jan 11, 2025
Shelley Pearl (LaBrecque) Bonner Beloved mother, sister, grandmother, and wife; 52 GARDNER - passed away on Saturda,y January 11, 2025.
Raised by her beloved parents Joseph W. Stankaitis Sr. and Frances V. (Benoit) Stankaitis. Shelley married her first husband of 24 years Robert David LaBrecque, all who have passed on before her.
Shelley leaves her husband Steve Bonner; two sons, Robert J....
Bonny M. Legere
Jan 11, 2025
Bonny M. Legere, a compassionate soul and beacon of love, left us on January 11, 2025. Born in Gardner, MA, Bonny carried the vivacity and warmth of her hometown throughout her life, touching the lives of all who had the privilege of knowing her. Bonny's generous spirit and infectious laughter truly made the world a brighter place.
Bonny was an extraordinary...
Denise A. Gallant
Jan 11, 2025
Denise A. Gallant, born on November 28, 1955, in Leominster, MA, was a beloved wife, mother, Meme, sister, and friend whose spirit will forever illuminate the lives of those she touched. Denise's life was a testament to the strength of the human spirit, the power of resilience, and the beauty of love. "The best portion of a good person's life,"...
Carol A. Ovaska
Jan 10, 2025
Carol A. Ovaska, born on July 19, 1948, in Gardner, was a beacon of love and compassion in the lives of many. For those fortunate enough to cross her path, Carol was a woman who nurtured, cared for, and loved without limits. Her radiant smile was a source of warmth and comfort, and her hearty laugh was a contagious melody...
Marie E. Wharton
Jan 9, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Marie Elaine Wharton on January 9, 2025. Born on December 19, 1941, in Arlington, MA, Marie's vivacious spirit and love for life touched everyone she knew. A woman of many talents and passions, Marie's legacy is not just in the lives she touched but in the vibrant memories she leaves behind.Marie was...
Donna M. Briggs
Jan 7, 2025
Donna M. Briggs passed away peacefully January 7, 2025 from a rare form of dementia.
Born August 13, 1945 in England to Donald and Margaret Hawkins.
She was raised in Athol and graduated from Athol High School.
She worked for the Athol-Royalston School district for over 30 years. Donna, loved being a para-professional at Riverbend School with many different teachers and working with...
Rachel Blais
Jan 6, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Rachel I. Blais, beloved wife, mother and grandmother, on January 6th, 2025 at the age of 83 who has gone to be with the Lord.
Rachel was born in Gardner, Ma on June 20th, 1941, the daughter of the late Phillip and Amelia Poirier. She graduated from Gardner High School...
Joseph Young
Jan 6, 2025
Joseph Young, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle & friend, passed away peacefully on January 6, 2025, in Worcester, Massachusetts. Born on December 19, 1946, in Newark, New Jersey, he lived a full life and touched the hearts of all who knew him. Joe is survived by his devoted wife of fifty years, Donna Young; his sister Kathleen Welsh;...
Leo A. Rameau
Jan 5, 2025
Leo A. Rameau (T-Boy, Sonny) 90, of Westminster died unexpectedly after a short illness on Sunday, January 5, 2025. His longtime companion, Anna (Arcangeli) Mailloux died December 2013.
Leo was born in Fitchburg on April 21, 1934, the son of William and Lourana (Lussier) Rameau. A lifelong resident of Westminster.
He attended Upton Elementary School in Westminster and attended Fitchburg High Class...
Opal E. Clark
Jan 4, 2025
Opal E. (Stewart) Clark of Phillipston, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister, passed away on January 4, 2025 with family by her side.
Born in Muncie, IN on April 10, 1930 to Jonathan P. and Alta (Miller) Stewart, she was one of 10 children. She is survived by daughters Rita E. Knower and husband Allan of Templeton and Rose Marie Clark...
George Wilford II
Jan 3, 2025
George Wilford II, a beloved father, grandfather, brother, and son, passed away on January 3, 2025. Born on June 19, 1965, George lived a full and adventurous life, leaving an indelible mark on the lives of all who knew him. His compassionate spirit, generous heart and intelligent mind were his defining qualities, making him a beacon of light in the...
Mary Rose Trainque
Dec 30, 2024
Mary Rose (Proietti) Trainque, a truly loving soul, was born on March 6, 1932, in Leominster, MA, USA, and lived in Westminster, MA, a place she would call home for most of her life. Mary's life was an extraordinary tapestry of deep love, fervent faith, unwavering dedication, and heartfelt service. Her radiance illuminated the lives of those around her, and...
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