Obituaries
Theresa M (Blanchard) Wright
Aug 12, 2020
Theresa M. (Blanchard) Wright, 99, of Auburn, passed away peacefully at home on August 12, 2020. Her husband of 59 years, Earl L. Wright, passed away in 2005. She leaves behind a son, Barry Wright and his wife, Denise of Fairfax, VA and a daughter, Karen Gauthier and her husband, Arthur of Charlton Depot, MA. She also leaves three grandchildren,...
Celia (Lesneski) Landry
Aug 11, 2020
GARDNER - Celia (Lesneski) Landry, 87 of Gardner, died Tuesday, August 11, 2020 in the Gardner Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Gardner. She was born in Gardner on August 8, 1933, the daughter of the late John and the late Josephine (Los) Lesneski. Celia graduated from Gardner High School with the Class of 1951. While in high school she played on...
Ellen (Osterberg) Mason
Aug 8, 2020
GARDNER- Ellen (Osterberg) Mason, 71, of Gardner, died Saturday, August 8, at Heywood Hospital after a brief illness. Ellen was born December 27, 1948, in Gardner, daughter of the late Walter and the late Rosella (Lukasevicius) and lived in Gardner all her life. She graduated from Gardner High School. Ellen loved playing cards, playing cribbage at the Gardner Senior Center...
Faye Ilene Lindsey
Aug 7, 2020
Faye Lindsey, age 76, with her warm smile and sweet voice became the newest member of the angel chorus on August 7th. Although her cheerful disposition and positive outlook will be dearly missed she will now be able to serenade the heavens with her beautiful voice. She is survived by her sister Anita L. Myers of Connecticut, her sister-in-law Shirley...
Kendall D. Robinson
Aug 5, 2020
Kendall D. Robinson Sunrise July 28, 1972 - Sunset August 5, 2020 Kendall D. Robinson, 48, of Colorado, formerly of Leominster, son of Sharon E. (Bowie) and the late David E. Robinson. Kendall was born on July 28, 1972 in New York City. He attended SouthEast Elementary School and graduated from Leominster High School in 1991 where he was active...
Donna M. Hurd
Aug 5, 2020
LANCASTER, SC - Donna M. Hurd formerly of Westminster passed away August 5, 2020 in Lancaster, South Carolina. Donna was born December 29,1954 the daughter of Roy and Ruth L. (Packard) Hurd. Donna graduated from Oakmont Regional High School after graduation she attended Mount Wachusett Community College and received an Associates Degree in Nursing. She went on to receive her Bachelors...
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...