Obituaries
Leon A. Bedard
Jan 22, 2021
ATHOL - Leon A. Bedard, 89 of Athol, died Friday, January 22, 2021 in the Athol Hospital. He was born in Newport, Vermont, on April 17, 1931, the son of the late Alfred M. and the late Jessie M. (Bidwell) Bedard. Leon grew up in Lowell, Vermont. He was a veteran of the Korean War serving in the U.S. Army....
Kay-Jo Amoy Glegg Wright
Jan 21, 2021
“Only a moment you stayed, but what an imprint your footprints have left on our hearts.” Little Footprints, Dorothy Ferguson Come join us as we celebrate the life of our wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt, teacher, confidant, and dear friend. She was a one of a kind woman with a gentle spirit whose smile would light up any room. She...
Evelyn R. Brault
Jan 21, 2021
The Sisters of the Assumption mourn the loss of Sister Evelyn R. Brault, formerly known as Sister Gerard-Marie who died peacefully at Marie Esther Heath Center in Marlborough, MA on Thursday, January 21, 2021. She was born on June 10, 1925 in Chicopee Falls, MA, the third child of Philias J. Brault and Aline (Remillard) Brault. Sr. Evelyn joined the...
James A Columbus
Jan 21, 2021
GARDNER-James Albert "Buzzy" Columbus, 97, died peacefully on Thursday, January 21, 2021, in Gardner Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Gardner. Born in Gardner on January 27, 1923, he was the son of the late Clarence Albert Pish Columbus and Helen Sabina (O'Brien) Columbus. He was raised in Otter River and graduated from Templeton High School in 1940. He proudly served in...
Nellie Louise (Foster) Novakowski
Jan 20, 2021
GARDNER - Nellie Louise (Foster) Novakowski, aged 95, of Gardner, devoted wife of the late Teddy V. Novakowski for 67 years, entered eternal life on January 20, 2021, while residing at The Manor on the Hill, Leominster, Mass. Nellie was born in Mexico, Maine on May 24, 1925, the second daughter of William and Neva (nee Taylor) Foster. Nellie was...
Robert J.E. Labrecque
Jan 17, 2021
ATHOL- Robert J.E. Labrecque, 84, of Athol passed away on Sunday, January 17, 2021 at home, with Art and Lisa by his side. Robert was born in Lowell on October 28, 1936, son of the late Ernest and Marie (Roberts) Labrecque. He grew up in Lowell and graduated from St. Joseph High School and Lowell Tech. He served in the...
Margaret S Dugas
Jan 16, 2021
ATHOL – Margaret S. (Gushen) Dugas, 91 of Athol, passed away Saturday, January 16, 2021 at Quabbin Valley Healthcare, Athol. Margaret was born on March 6, 1929 in Athol to the late Stanley Gushen and the late Antena (Lawsky) Gushen. She grew up in Athol, attended Athol Schools and graduated from Athol High School with the Class of 1947. She...
Paul Salvatore
Jan 16, 2021
LEOMINSTER – Paul Salvatore, 78 a lifelong musician and resident, died on Saturday, January 16, 2021 after a brief illness in Health-Alliance UMass in Leominster. Paul was born on April 26, 1942 in Leominster and was the son of Theodosia Orciuch and Guido Salvatore. He was a graduate of Leominster High School and served in the U.S. Army National Guard....
Donald H. Bassett
Jan 16, 2021
ATHOL – Donald H. Bassett Jr., 82 of Athol, passed away Saturday, January 16, 2021 at home, Surrounded by his family. Don was born on December 8, 1938 in Spencer, MA to the late Donald H. Bassett and the late Ruby (Loomis) Bassett. Over the years, Don worked for Athol Table Shop, Athol Machine Shop, Cass Toys and for 17...
Raymond J. Marquis
Jan 14, 2021
ATHOL– Raymond J. Marquis, 89 of Athol, passed away Thursday, January 14, 2021 at home. Raymond was born on February 16, 1931 in Athol, son of the late Leo R. Marquis and the late Irene D. (Chicoine) Marquis. He grew up in Athol and graduated from Athol High School with the Class of1949. He served in the United States Air Force...
Yvonne O Preliasco
Jan 12, 2021
GARDNER - Yvonne O. (Cormier) Preliasco, 99 of Gardner, died Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at home. She was born in Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada on May 10, 1921, the daughter of the late Clarence and the late MaryJane (Belliveau) Cormier. Yvonne worked for 5 years as a secretary for Heywood Wakefield. She and her husband also volunteered at Wachusett Manor...
Patricia S Hurd
Jan 12, 2021
GARDNER- Patricia Sharon Hurd, 63, longtime resident of Westminister, died Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Gardner on October 20, 1957 the daughter of Roy E and Ruth L. (Packard) Hurd. She graduated from Oakmont Regional High School in 1977. She worked at Little Town Hall Restaurant then Vincent's Country Store....
Bruce G Dubrule
Jan 11, 2021
ATHOL - Bruce G. Dubrule Sr, 75 of Athol, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, January 11, 2021 surrounded by his loved ones. He was born in Winchendon, on January 15, 1945, son of the late Alexander and the late Alberta (Guy) Dubrule. Bruce grew up in the Athol/Orange area and graduated from Athol High School with the class...
Peter V West
Jan 10, 2021
PETERSHAM-On Sunday, January 10th Peter V. West passed away at Day Brook Village in Holyoke after a lengthy illness. Peter was born on July 15, 1942 to Lois Penniman Vinton and Charles Gilbert West. He grew up in Braintree, MA and graduated from Braintree High School, a valued member of the football team. He attended Franklin Institute and was proud...
Estelle L. Grenier
Jan 9, 2021
MARLBORO – The Sisters of the Assumption mourn the loss of St. Estelle L. Grenier, formerly known as St. Estelle-du-Sacre Coeur, who died peacefully at Alliance Health at Marie Esther on Saturday, January 9, 2021. She was a native of Salem, Massachusetts, the daughter of Eva (Gauthier) Grenier and Ronaldo Grenier. St. Estelle entered the Congregation of the Sisters of...
Aiden J Metzger
Jan 9, 2021
GARDNER- It is with great sadness that we announce the unexpected death of Aiden Metzger, age 10, at Boston Children’s Hospital on January 9th, 2021. Aiden was born August 7th, 2010 to Mark and Cassandra Metzger. He was an incredibly smart young man with a loving and feisty personality. He loved church, school and his family. He was fiercely protective...
Robert A. Baker
Jan 8, 2021
ORANGE – Robert A. Baker, 63 of Orange, passed away Friday morning, January 8, 2021 at home. Robert was born in Boston, MA on October 6, 1957 to the late Earl Baker and the late Mildred (Kinnane) Baker. He grew up in Boston and attended Boston Public Schools. He graduated from Brighton High School – Auto Mechanic School. He worked...
William J Burns
Jan 7, 2021
ATHOL- William J. Burns, 72, of Athol passed away Thursday, January 7, 2021 at Quabbin Valley Healthcare. William was born in Fitzwilliam, NH on May 10, 1948, son of the late William A. and Leone D. (Walker) Burns. He attended and graduated from Conant High School in Jaffrey, NH. He held various jobs throughout central Massachusetts. He served in the...
Lucille B. Vallee
Jan 7, 2021
GARDNER - Lucille B. (Houle) Vallee 98, a lifelong resident of Gardner, passed peacefully at her home on January 7, 2021. She was born in Montreal, Canada, on November 23, 1922, the daughter of Oscar E. and Blanche A. (Benoit) Houle. Predeceasing her were her husband George Vallee (2005), son Terry Vallee (2002), sister Cosette (Houle) Breau (2013) of Gardner, and...
Ralph E. Hunt
Jan 4, 2021
New Salem- Ralph E. Hunt, 85, formerly of New Salem, died Monday, January 4, at Quabbin Valley Healthcare. Ralph was born May 7, 1935, in Montague, son of the late Ralph F. and the late Helen M. (Mealand) Hunt. Ralph grew up in Orange, attending Orange schools and graduating from New Salem Academy in 1949. Ralph worked for several large...
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