Obituaries
Gregory R. Malm
Nov 12, 2019
TEMPLETON- Gregory R. Malm, 59, of Templeton, died unexpectedly Tuesday, November 12. Gregory was born October 11, 1960 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, son of the late Philip and the late Virginia (Haas) Malm. He graduated from Assumption College and was a letter carrier in the Leominster area for many years. He was a fan of all Boston sports but the Bruins...
Rita M. Mallette
Nov 12, 2019
ATHOL - Rita M. (Landry) Mallette, 87 of Athol, died Tuesday, November 12, 2019 in the Quabbin Valley Healthcare, Athol. She was born in Athol, on February 17, 1932, the daughter of the late James and the late Exilia (Landry) Landry. Rita especially enjoyed family parties with her kids and grandkids, she also enjoyed playing penny bingo and cards with...
Kimberly (Mathena) Plouffe
Nov 11, 2019
Kimberly Plouffe, 59, of Winchendon, MA passed away unexpectedly in her home on Monday morning, November 11th, 2019, from cardiac arrest. She was in the arms of her loving husband when the angels brought her home. Kimberly was born in Leominster, MA on November 5th 1960 to Joseph and Loretta Mathena. She grew up with her four sisters. She married...
Rose M Ledogar
Nov 4, 2019
Rose M. Ledogar, age 94, of Athol, died Monday, November 4, 2019 at Heywood Hospital of Gardner, MA. Mrs. Ledogar was born October 6, 1925 in New York, NY. She is the daughter of the late Benedetto and the late Mary (Zacco) Lopez. She was predeceased by her husband, Arthur G. Ledogar, Sr. She is survived by her daughter Rosemarie...
Taylor A O'Brien
Nov 3, 2019
Taylor Ahlstrom O'Brien, aged 28, daughter of Lisa Ahlstrom and mother to Quinton Diaz, passed away on November 3 rd , after years of struggle with the disease of addiction. Taylor was a strong and loving woman who had many successes in her battle along the way. Her absence leaves a huge gap in our lives. She loved her son...
Mark D Erickson
Nov 3, 2019
TEMPLETON - Mark David Erickson, 64 of Templeton, died Sunday, November 3, 2019 at home after a brief illness. He was born in Gardner, on August 5, 1955, the son of the late Roger E. Erickson and Phyllis E. (Merriam) Erickson. Mark grew up in Templeton and graduated from Narragansett Regional High School with the Class of 1973. He was...
Arlene J. Norman
Nov 2, 2019
On November 2, 2019 Arlene J Norman of Trenton Township, Wisconsin passed away at the age of 82. She was born in Worcester, MA, one of 4 Children of Adrian and Theresa Latour. She leaves her sister in-law Janet Latour, Nephews Bob Latour and Peter Latour, Nieces Debra Campbell and Amy Weber, loving friends and her beloved cat Rusty. She...
James R. Goodwin
Nov 2, 2019
TEMPLETON- James R. Goodwin, 85, of Templeton, died Saturday, November 2, at Heywood Hospital. James was born January 10, 1934, in Morristown, VT, son of the late Harold and Laura (Marshall) Goodwin. James was a lifelong resident of Templeton. He worked as a mechanic for the Highway department in the City of Gardner until his retirement. Following his retirement, James...
Joshuah Clement Vautour
Oct 31, 2019
LEOMINSTER- Joshuah C. Vautour, 31, of Leominster, died Thursday, October 31. Joshuah was born May 21, 1988 in Leominster, son of Clement J. and Carol A. (Boivin) Vautour. Joshuah was a foundation worker with his dad and enjoyed an adventurous life when he was younger. Joshuah was a beloved son, brother, and friend to all who knew him. His witty...
James G. Pfersich
Oct 28, 2019
GARDNER - James G. Pfersich, 75 of Gardner passed away Monday, October 28, 2019 peacefully with his family after a fight with cancer. A life-long resident of Gardner, James was an active member of the Polish American Citizens and the Elks clubs. Jim worked at the Lilly Industrial Coatings Company in different capacities, finally becoming a salesman. Upon his retirement,...
Phyllis E. Conners
Oct 27, 2019
Phyllis E. Conners, 93 0f East Templeton, passed away Sunday, October 27, 2019 in Heywood Hospital, Gardner. She was born in Templeton on September 26, 1926 to the late Thomas J. Conners and the late Bertha E. (Tappin) Conners. She graduated from Templeton High School in 1944, going on to attend Fitchburg State College, graduating with her teaching degree in...
Jean E Landry
Oct 27, 2019
Jean E. (Nickerson) Landry, 86 of 113 New Athol Rd., Orange, MA passed away peacefully on Sunday October 27, 2019 at home and under the Loving Care of The French Connection and the GVNA Hospice. Born in Concord, MA on July 3, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Fred “Mert” Nickerson and the late Eldora (Ryan) Nickerson. She...
Lydia R Hinton
Oct 26, 2019
Lydia R. (Coderre) Hinton, 97 of Athol passed away on Saturday, October 26, 2019 at home. She was born on February 19, 1922 in Attleboro, MA to the late Jeremiah Coderre and the late Marie (Belgrade) Coderre. Lydia grew up in Pawtucket, RI until she was 10 years old. The family moved to Massachusetts where she attended Jamaica Plains High...
Earlene M. Dickson
Oct 25, 2019
TEMPLETON - Earlene Margret ( Howard ) Dickson , 89, of Templeton, Massachusetts passed away Friday, October25, 2019 in her home with family by her side. Earlene was born in Gardner, Massachusetts on August 5, 1930, the daughter of Earl and Lillian Howard. She was the one of 7 children – Patricia, Albert, John, Ann, George and Sheila. She is...
Beverly E. "Betty" (Abbott) Chauvette
Oct 25, 2019
Beverly E. "Betty" Chauvette, 84 of Athol died October 25, 2019 at Quabbin Valley Healthcare. She was born November 19, 1934 in Hunnington, New York daughter of the late John F. and Elizabeth (Watkins) Abbott Sr. During her work career she worked at Athol Memorial Hospital, LS Starrett Company, Applewood Home for Elders and in the Home Healthcare field. She...
Meghan M. (Dumont) Bray
Oct 20, 2019
ASBHURNHAM - Meghan M. (Dumont) Bray, 31 of 89 Fitchburg Road, Asbhurnham, died Sunday, October 20, 2019. She was born in Fitchburg, on October 21, 1987, the daughter of Michael E. and Teresa M. (Bates) Dumont. Meghan grew up in Ashburnham and graduated from Oakmont High School with the Class of 2006. She worked as a Paraprofessional at Overlook Middle...
Sylvain "Frenchy" McGrath
Oct 19, 2019
ATHOL- Sylvain “Frenchy” McGrath, 84, of Athol, died Saturday, October 19, in his home, after a long illness. Sylvain was born December 10, 1934, in Tracadie, New Brunswick, son of the late J. Alexandre “Sandy” McGraw and the late Marie Rose “Bella” (Dignard) McGraw. He was a proud Union member of IUOE and enjoyed golfing, sail boating on Point a...
Walter J Poirier
Oct 19, 2019
ATHOL- Walter J Poirier, 86, of Athol, died Saturday October 19, at UMass Medical Center. Walter was born August 10, 1933, in Gardner, son of the late Philip and the late Amelia (Boudreau) Poirier. Walter quit school in order to support his family before joining the United States Navy. He was a zone marker for over 60 years. He owned...
Carol A. Wetherby
Oct 18, 2019
ORANGE -- Carol A. Wetherby, 76, of 123 Winter Street, died Friday, October 18, 2019 at her home surrounded by her family after her courageous fight against colon cancer. Carol was born in Gardner, Massachusetts, April 18, 1943, the daughter of the late George S. and Emeline A. (James) Rowe. She had lived in Orange most of her life, graduating...
Robert E. Cetto
Oct 18, 2019
ATHOL- Robert E. Cetto, Sr., 95, of Athol, died Friday, October 18, at Heywood Hospital after an illness. Robert was born December 19, 1923, son of the late Pietro C. and Adelina (Colo) Cetto. He attended local schools where he was active in a variety of sports, playing for various leagues and clubs. His interest in sports continued with his...