Obituaries
James Timothy Daley
Aug 5, 2020
WESTFIELD – James T. Daley, 87, of Westfield and formerly of Athol, passed away Wednesday, August 5, 2020 in Westfield. Jim was born on July 10, 1933, in Boston, the son of the late Timothy J. Daley and the late Catherine F. (Shannon) Daley. Jim Daley was many things and changed in many ways: Irish and Catholic, country and city,...
Juliette M. Columbus
Aug 3, 2020
OTTER RIVER-Juliette Mary Celine (Belliveau) Columbus, 96, died peacefully on Monday, August 3, 2020, in Gardner Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Gardner. Born in Gardner on May 29, 1924, she was the daughter of the late Auguste and Marie (Doiron) Belliveau. She was one of 14 children. She graduated from Gardner High School in 1942. She was married to James Albert...
Susan Shruhan
Aug 2, 2020
Susan Shruhan 57, passed away on August, 2 2020 at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, MA. Born in Brockton, MA on August 18, 1962, she was the daughter of the late Don and Dolly Shruhan. Susan grew up in West Roxbury, MA and worked for Eversource, retiring after 30 years with the company. She also spent many years working...
Alice M. ((Brochu) Page
Aug 1, 2020
GARDNER - Alice M. (Brochu) Page, 93 of Gardner, died Saturday, August 1, 2020 in the Health Alliance at Baldwinville, Baldwinville. She was born in Gardner, on September 18, 1926, the daughter of the late Narcisse and the late Helen (Strom) Brochu. Alice worked at several local furniture manufacturers. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary. A wonderful...
Judith Ann Porter
Jul 28, 2020
ATHOL- Judith Ann (Kelly) Porter, 76, of Athol died Tuesday, July 28, in her home surrounded by her family. Judith was born February 12, 1944, in Fitchburg, daughter of the late Malcolm and the late Doris (Allen) Kelly. She was the beloved wife of Gary Porter for 56 years. Judy loves the New England Patriots and vacationing in Wells, Maine....
Charlotte J. Laporte
Jul 26, 2020
GARDNER- Charlotte J. Laporte, 90, of Gardner, died Sunday, July 26, at Heywood Hospital. Charlotte was born March 21, 1930, in Gardner, daughter of the late Stanley and Mary (Szavoick) Pawelczyk who immigrated to the US from Poland in October 1929. Charlotte was born 5 months later. She graduated from Gardner High School in 1948. Charlotte loved to yard sale...
Lillie M (Anderson) Erickson
Jul 24, 2020
HUBBARDSTON- Lillie M. (Anderson) Erickson, 105, of Hubbardston, passed away peacefully Friday, July 24, at Wachusett Manor in Gardner. Lillie was born August 31, 1914, in Winchendon, daughter of the late Andrew and Mary (Kinnuhen) Anderson. She enjoyed gardening, knitting, crocheting, reading, and family gatherings. Wonderful aromas from her cooking and baking always filled the home, especially when she made...
Michael A. Montville
Jul 24, 2020
GARDNER- Michael A. Montville, 64, of Gardner, died Friday, July 24, in his home after an illness. Michael was born December 30, 1955, in Gardner, son of the Pauline (Ducharm) and the late Wilfred Montville. Michael graduated from Narragansett High School. He worked for Compac Computers in Nashua for many years. He was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist...
Barbara A. Dube
Jul 18, 2020
GARDNER - Barbara A. (Woodbury) Dube, 76 of Gardner, died Saturday, July 18, 2020 in the Heywood Hospital, Gardner. She was born in Gardner on December 13, 1943, the daughter of the late Robert E. and the late Eunice M. (Moore) Woodbury of Templeton. She was the beloved wife of Jean-Emile Dube for 55 years. She was a graduate of...
Irene A. Martoski
Jul 17, 2020
ATHOL - Irene Agnes (Zadroga) Martoski, 95 of 187 Newton Street, Athol, died Friday, July 17, 2020 in the Athol Hospital, Athol. She was born in Clinton, MA on January 29, 1925, the daughter of the late Walter and the late Josephine Zadroga. She leaves her daughter, Janet M. Lepore and her husband John of Athol; her son, Lawrence Martoski...
June Marianne Gagnon
Jul 16, 2020
June Marianne Gagnon, 63 of Athol MA. passed away peacefully on Thursday July 16th at UMass Memorial after a period of declining health. June was born in Chicago IL. on May 21, 1957, to Joan (Greenfield) and Ronald Wheelock who predeceased her. She is survived by her sisters Lynn St. Jean and Connie Wheelock and brother Ronald Wheelock of Westborough....
Deborah G. Urban
Jul 13, 2020
ATHOL- Deborah G. (McMinn) Urban 70, of Athol, died Monday, July 13, 2020 at UMass Medical Center after a short illness. Deborah was born October 24, 1949, in Virginia, daughter of the late William and the late Doreen (Pickens) McMinn. Deborah worked for Intertek in Boxborough for many years before her retirement. Deborah will be remembered for her incredible generosity...
Gregory E. Sass
Jul 9, 2020
GARDNER - Gregory E. Sass, 59 of Gardner, died Thursday, July 9, 2020 at home. He was born in Gardner, on November 8, 1960, the son of the late Edward J. and the late Sally A. (Bednarczyk) Sass. Greg grew up in Gardner and graduated from Gardner High School. He was a Lineman working for National Grid for over 30...
Glenn S. Orzel
Jul 7, 2020
GARDNER - Glenn S. Orzel, 69 of Gardner, died Tuesday, July 7, 2020 in the Heywood Hospital, Gardner.He was born in Hartford, CT, on October 11, 1950, the son of the late Edward and the late Ann (Pliska) Orzel.Glenn grew up in Connecticut and has resided in the Gardner area for over 25 years. He worked for Bose Corporation for...
Robert D. Bruso
Jul 7, 2020
LEOMINSTER- Rev. Robert D. Bruso, 70, died peacefully Tuesday, July 7, 2020 at Saint Cecilia’s Rectory. He was born May 17, 1950, the son of Robert W. and Dorothy J. (Driscoll) Bruso. He was educated at the former Sacred Heart Academy in Worcester, Georgetown University, Immaculate Conception Seminary at Seton Hall University and Weston Jesuit School of Theology, Cambridge and...
Robert F. Leonard
Jul 6, 2020
ATHOL- Robert Francis Leonard, 89, of Athol, died Monday, July 6, in his home surrounded by his loving family. Bob was born May 23, 1931, in Athol, son of the late Clayton and the late Irene (Vaillancourt) Leonard and lived in Athol all his life. He graduated from Athol High School in 1949 and served in the US Air Force...
Brenda Lee (Regan) Livi
Jul 5, 2020
Templeton – Brenda Lee (Regan) Livi, 58, passed away at home on Sunday, July 5th. Brenda was born on May 27, 1962, in Claremont, NH, the daughter of the late Robert Regan and the late Mary (Bouchard) Regan. She grew up in Leominster and attended local schools. Brenda had many love's in life but Jesus came first. Spreading the word...
Richard J. Chase
Jul 3, 2020
Athol, MA – Richard J. Chase, Sr. of Athol, died peacefully at home Friday, July 3, 2020. Richard was born September 4, 1922 in the rectory of West Lebanon, NH to Agnes Mitchell and Leland Grover Chase, Sr. After graduating from Stevens High School in Claremont, NH. Richard continued on to University of New Hampshire. In 1941, Richard put his...
Lawrence G. Carpenter
Jul 3, 2020
GARDNER- Lawrence “Larry” Gerard Carpenter, 62, of Gardner, died Friday July 3, 2020 at Baystate Medical Center, Springfield. He was born February 21, 1958, son of Alvie E. Carpenter and Marilyn A. (Cabana) Preston. Larry grew up in the Fitchburg area. He was part of the United States Army in 1977. Larry is survived by two brothers, Gary Carpenter and...
Dwayne D. Boudreau
Jul 3, 2020
GARDNER- Dwayne D. Boudreau, 59, of Gardner, died Friday, July 3, 2020 at his home. He was born Nov. 18, 1960 in Athol, son of the late Donat and Theresa (Hill) Boudreau. Dwayne attended Athol schools and went on to become a certified construction carpenter. He was a contractor for many years working under the local union. He loved working...
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