Obituaries

John P Buck

John P Buck

May 27, 2021

ATHOL- John Peter Buck, of Athol, died Thursday, May 27, 2021, peacefully at home with his wife Brenda by his side. He was 80 years old. John was born in Athol on May 5, 1941, the son of the late Clarence and Agnes (Geraty) Buck. He was a member of the Athol High School Graduating Class of 1959. He attended...

Doris C. Norskey

Doris C. Norskey

May 27, 2021

On May 27, 2021 Doris Norskey passed away peacefully in the home that she and her husband lived in and loved for over fifty years. A few weeks earlier, she looked around her beautiful living and dining rooms, remembering the parties and family gatherings they had held, and remarked to her daughter, Gail, “I had a lot of energy, didn’t...

Evelyn M. Giammalvo

Evelyn M. Giammalvo

May 27, 2021

Evelyn (Meldrum) Giammalvo, 98 Loving Mother and, Grandmother Westminster-Evelyn M. Giammalvo, 98 died Thursday, May 27, 2021 at Life Care Center of Leominster. She was the wife of the late Peter Giammalvo and mother of the late Peter D. Giammalvo. Evelyn leaves her son, Paul D. Giammalvo of Indonesia; two daughters, Ruth "Penny" Perini of South Korea and Shirley Starzynski...

Rev. Andre Gariepy

Rev. Andre Gariepy

May 25, 2021

Father Andre M. Gariepy, 90 passed away on Tuesday, May 25, 2021 in St. Vincent’s Hospital, Worcester. He was born on May 8, l93l, in Leominster, the son of Romeo E. and Yvonne Louise (Beauchesne) Gariepy. He leaves a sister, SR. Paulette Gariepy a Daughter of the Holy Spirit in Pomfret Center, CT; a cousin, Fr. Robert Gariepy of Shrewsbury...

Josephine "Josie" Beauchemin

Josephine "Josie" Beauchemin

May 24, 2021

Josephine "Josie" (Bonaffini) Beauchemin, 96 Beloved Mother, Grandmother, Great-grandmother and great great-grandmother Leominster-Josephine ``Josie" (Bonaffini) Beauchemin, 96 died Monday, May 24, 2021 at HeatlhAlliance Leominster Hospital.    Her husband George A. Beauchemin died in 2006.    She leaves two daughters, Diane C (Beauchemin) Beaudoin and her husband Norman of Lunenburg and Sheila.A. (Beauchemin) Vogler of Tucson, AZ; four grandchildren, Tara C. Beaudoin R.N...

David M. Orre

David M. Orre

May 23, 2021

RUTLAND - David Mathew Orre, at 35 years old, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday evening May 23, 2021.   David grew up in Rutland, MA, and he attended Naquag Elementary and Wachusett High School, class of 2004.  He earned his Commercial Pilot’s License and graduated with a B.S. degree in Aeronautical Science from Embry Riddle University in Daytona, FL.  He lived...

Victoria "Vicky" C (Linnus) Engman

Victoria "Vicky" C (Linnus) Engman

May 18, 2021

Victoria "Vicky" C. (Linnus) Engman, 69, died at her home on Tuesday, May 18, 2021. She leaves her husband, Paul E. Engman: three daughters, Karla M. Boudreau and her husband Jeff of Westminster, Kristin J. Peters and her fiance Mike WIlliams of Westminster and Keri L. Demeter and her husband Bob of NJ; seven grandchildren, Kevin Boudreau, Abby Boudreau, Allison...

Kimberley "Kim" Kulczyk

Kimberley "Kim" Kulczyk

May 16, 2021

Gardner-Kimberly "Kim" (Levin) Kulczyk, 62 passed away peacefully, Sunday, May 16, 2021 surrounded by her loving family. Kim was born in Gardner on April 18, 1959, a daughter of the late Russell and Donna (Wheeler) Levin. She graduated from Oakmont Regional High School in 1977. During her high school years she played Basketball, Field Hockey and was a member of...

Thomas Edward Miller

Thomas Edward Miller

May 15, 2021

Thomas Edward Miller Hopkinton-Thomas Miller, 89, of Hopkinton, formerly of Athol passed away peacefully Saturday May 15 at his home after a long struggle with cancer. Tom was born in Athol on November 19, 1932 to the late Perley “Bill” Miller and the late Agnes (Horrigan) Miller. He grew up in Athol, graduating in the class of 1949, after which...

Lorraine Dora (Roy) LeBlanc

Lorraine Dora (Roy) LeBlanc

May 15, 2021

Lorraine Dora (Roy) LeBlanc, 88 Beloved Mother and grandmother Gardner-Lorraine (Roy) LeBlanc, 88 died Saturday, May 15, 2021 at Wachusett Manor in Gardner.   She was the wife of the late Gerald D. LeBlanc   She leaves one daughter, Arlene Sassevile and her husband Edward Foley of Gardner: one son Arthur Moody Jr. and his wife Rachal of SC: three grandchildren, Tina Sasseville, Scott Sasseville and Leunnette Raymond;...

David W. Bisbee

David W. Bisbee

May 15, 2021

ASHBURNHAM- David W. ``Sam” Bisbee, 65, of Ashburnham passed away on Thursday May 13, 2021 at his home after an illness. He graduated from Oakmont Regional High School in 1974. A few years after, he served in the United States Marine Corps for a short period and was Honorably Discharged due to a medical condition. He enjoyed sports and going...

Linda Anne Maillet

Linda Anne Maillet

May 15, 2021

Ashburnham-Linda Anne Maillet, 71 died Saturday, May 15, 2021 at Massachusetts General Hospital after an illness.   She leaves her son, Sean Marandino and his wife Sheena; three grandchildren, Lily, Joseph and Adrienne Marandino all of Ashburnham; one sister, Diane Dimacale of Ashburnham, four brothers, Bernie Maillet of NJ, James Maillet of PA, Ralph Maillet of Indiana  and Ronnie Maillet of TX; a...

Marcy M. Litchfield

Marcy M. Litchfield

May 14, 2021

ATHOL – Marcy M. Litchfield, 47 of Athol passed away Friday, May 14, 2021 at Athol Hospital. Marcy was born on December 8, 1973 in Athol to Mark Litchfield and Kathleen (Murphy) Praplaski. She grew up in Athol and Phillipston. She graduated from Narragansett Regional High School with the Class of 1991. Marcy resided on Cape Cod for several years....

Kenneth F Cote

Kenneth F Cote

May 13, 2021

Kenneth F. Cote, 74 US Navy Vietnam Veteran. Leominster-Kenneth F. Cote, 74, died Thursday, May 13, 2021 at Life Care Center of Leominster after an illness. He leaves his five children, Tina Chasse, Kelly Cote, Heather Laporte, Michael Cote and Christopher Cote all of Leominster; many grandchildren; great-grandchildren and one brother, Dean Cote of Troy, NH. He is predeceased by...

Pamela Joyce Fox

Pamela Joyce Fox

May 13, 2021

Pamela Joyce (Nichols) Fox, 71, passed away Thursday May 13, 2021 at her home peacefully with her loving family at her side. She leaves her husband of 53 years, Embert (Steve) Fox; they were married on December 9, 1967. She also leaves one son, Steven Fox and his wife Charlene of Winchendon; a daughter, Rhonda Fox MacAllister and her husband...

Nellie (Skamarycz) Koczan

Nellie (Skamarycz) Koczan

May 13, 2021

GARDNER - Nellie (Skamarycz) Koczan, 95 of Gardner, died peacefully at home on Thursday, May 13, 2021. She was born in Gardner, on January 9, 1926, the daughter of the late Julius and the late Alexandra (Rosanski) Skamarycz. Nellie grew up in Gardner and graduated from Gardner High School with the class of 1944. She provided clerical support at Heywood...

Tina (Daigle) Jellison

Tina (Daigle) Jellison

May 12, 2021

Athol- Tina (Daigle) Jellison, 61 died Wednesday, May 12, 2021 after an illness. She leaves two sons, Michael Jellison of Athol and Chris Jellison of Orange; one grandson, Brady Jellison of Athol; two brothers, Alan Daigle and Michael Daigle; two sisters, Rose Maltais and Sue Belair and several nieces and nephews. She was born in Woonsocket, RI on January 20,...

Sally A Daigle

Sally A Daigle

May 10, 2021

Gardner-Sally A. (Wojdylak) Daigle, 77, died at Home on Monday, May 10, 2021. She was born in Gardner, on August 27, 1943, the daughter of the late Herman and Helen (Tarmasiewicz) Wojdylak. She grew up in Gardner and was educated in Gardner Schools, She also graduated from Boston College with her degree in Education. Sally worked as a mathematics teacher...

Harold Webster Lucier

Harold Webster Lucier

May 8, 2021

GARDNER – Harold Webster Lucier, 84 of Gardner, passed away Saturday, May 8, 2021 at Wachusett Rehabilitation & Nursing Center, Gardner. Harold was born on May 12, 1936 in Gardner to the late Henry Lucier and the late Jennie (Thompson) Lucier. He grew up in E. Templeton. He worked for S. Bent Company in the maintenance department for 34 years....

Rita Teresa LeBlanc

Rita Teresa LeBlanc

May 6, 2021

Lancaster-Rita Teresa LeBlanc passed away peacefully on Thursday May 6, 2021, at the age of 91. She was born January 28, 1930, in Leominster Massachusetts, Rita was the daughter of Aristide and Alvina Lehoux. She was raised in Leominster, Rita attended Leominster High School, after which became the legal secretary for the former Fitchburg mayor. However, Rita’s true passion was...