Obituaries

Joseph A. "P-2" Mallet

Joseph A. "P-2" Mallet

Nov 18, 2019

ATHOL-Joseph A. “P-2” Mallet, age 86, of Athol, died Monday, November 18, 2019, surrounded by family, at Quabbin Valley Healthcare of Athol, MA. Joseph was born October 6, 1933 in Athol, MA. He is the son of the late Joseph A and the late Eldora (Savoy) Mallet. He married Isabel G Burke of Rome, NY. They met when Joseph was...

Dennis S. Wetherby

Dennis S. Wetherby

Nov 17, 2019

NORTHFIELD- Dennis S. Wetherby, 72, of Northfield, died Sunday, November 17. Dennis was born September 5, 1947, in Montague, son of the late George and the late Evelyn (Graves) Wetherby. He was raised in Orange and graduated from Mahar Regional High School. Dennis served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War as a Machinist Mate on the U.S.S. Sylvania....

Michael A.  Chicoine

Michael A. Chicoine

Nov 17, 2019

TEMPLETON- Michael Alan Chicoine, 65, of Templeton, died Sunday, November 17 at Quabbin Valley Health Care. Michael was born January 12, 1954, in Gardner, son of Alice (Burgoyne) Chicoine and the late Norman Chicoine. He was raised in Templeton and graduated from Narragansett Regional High School. Michael worked as an auto mechanic alongside his father at Chick’s Auto Body. After...

Karen M. (Watters) McNiff

Karen M. (Watters) McNiff

Nov 17, 2019

ATHOL - Karen Mary (Watters) McNiff, 66, of Athol passed away Sunday, November 17, 2019 at home surrounded by her family after a brief battle with brain cancer. Karen was born on May 6, 1953 in North Attleboro, MA to the late Raymond Watters and the late Lena (Ringuette) Watters. She grew up in North Attleboro and graduated from N....

John  A.  Lambert

John A. Lambert

Nov 13, 2019

John A. Lambert died suddenly on November 13th, 2019 at the age of 73. John is survived by his wife Mare Hawthorne and her daughter Katelyn of Athol MA; his children Steven Lambert of Boston MA; David Lambert and wife Rebecca Steil-Lambert of Holden MA; Laura Lambert and wife Donna Amistadi of Ashburnham MA. He also leaves his grandchildren, Noah,...

Jaxson David Ewing

Jaxson David Ewing

Nov 12, 2019

BARRE- Sunday the 10th of November beautiful Jaxson David Ewing was born. Son of David Ewing and Deniel Ewing(LaFountaine), Jaxson passed away unexpectedly at UMass Memorial on Tuesday the 12th of November. Besides his parents, he leaves his sisters, Kyrstin, Alyssa, Skylar, and Madalynn; paternal grandparents, Trisha and Skip Fritz, and Randy Ewing; maternal grandparents, Robert and Rowena LaFountaine. Calling...

Gregory R.  Malm

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...