Obituaries
David L. Pelto
Jun 1, 2019
ATHOL – David L. Pelto, 58 of Athol, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, June 1, 2019 in the CCU at Leominster Hospital. David was born in Athol on January 5, 1961 to the late David J. Pelto and Viola V. (Foster) Pelto. David grew up in Athol and attended Athol Schools. After High School he enlisted...
Daniel Alex Schlagel
May 31, 2019
Athol – Daniel Alex Schlagel, 66 of Athol, passed away on Friday, May 31, 2019 at home. Daniel was born on November 6, 1952 in Denver Colorado to the late Alex Schlagel and the late Rose T. Schlagel. He received his BS in Computer Science and was an active military member of the United States Army. He joined the Army...
Gary E. Cole
May 26, 2019
Gary E. Cole, 71, of 461 Chase Rd. in Athol, died at home surrounded by his family on Sunday, May 26, 2019 after a battle with pancreatic cancer. Born in Montague, Mass. on August 11, 1947, Gary was the son of the late Hervey L. and Irene F. (Long) Cole. Gary graduated from Mahar High School in 1965 and received...
Bernadette M. (Labrie) Chaisson
May 20, 2019
Bernadette M. (Labrie) Chaisson, 92 of Belchertown, MA and formerly of Athol, MA went home to be with her Lord and Savior on May 20, 2019. She was born in Athol, MA on October 9, 1926 the daughter of the late Alex Labrie and the late Rosina (Arsenault) Labrie. She was employed for many years at the former Fox Run...
Robert L. Chagnon
May 19, 2019
ATHOL- Robert L. Chagnon, 61, of Athol, MA died unexpectedly on Sunday, May 19. Robert was born September 13, 1957, in Montague, son of the late Adrian and Helen (Momaney) Chagnon. He was a 1975 graduate of Turners Falls High School and attended Greenfield Community College. Robert dedicated his career to the grocery business beginning at Finest Grocery in Greenfield,...
Alice A. Campbell
May 19, 2019
GARDNER – Alice A. (Gallant) (Bastarache) Campbell, 72 of Gardner, MA was called home by her Heavenly Father on Sunday morning, May 19, 2019. She passed away peacefully while at home with her son Paul at her side after her courageous and hard-fought battle with pancreatic cancer. Alice was born on September 18, 1946 in Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada to...
Mary Lee Wilhelm
May 15, 2019
SOUTHWICK- Mary Lee Wilhelm, 65, of Southwick, died Wednesday, May 15, at Bay State Medical Center. Mary was born in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania on August 29, 1953, daughter of the late Frederick and Dona (Laufer) Wilhelm. Her Native American name was Midnight Rainbow Bridge. She was talented at making Native American crafts. She enjoyed singing, especially the Grateful Dead. She was...
Jaqueline M. Patten
May 10, 2019
LUNENBURG- Jaqueline “Jackie” M. Patten of Lunenburg, MA passed away peacefully at home with her family by her side on Friday, May 10, 2019. Jackie was born on August 15, 1948 to William August Lafey and Audrey Mae Buck in Binghamton, N.Y. After her high school graduation she lived in Pennsylvania and then married and settled in Massachusetts. Her first...
Evangeline F. Lewis
May 9, 2019
ATHOL – Evangeline Frances (Small)(Crabe)(Morse) Lewis, 88, of 1930 Petersham Rd, Athol, passed away Thursday, May 9, 2019 in Athol, MA. She was born in Hyannis, MA on September 27, 1930. She was the daughter of Sumner L. and Frances E. (Manter) Small of Sagamore, MA She is survived by three daughters: Kileen Lashua aof Ashburnham, MA, Kathy Crabe of...
Donna E. Cook
May 9, 2019
ATHOL - Donna E. (Wells) Cook, 94 of 95 Bearsden Rd., Athol, died Thursday, May 9, 2019 in the Athol Hospital, Athol. She was born in Salem Depot, NH, on October 19, 1924, the daughter of the late Arthur Clarence Wells and the late Ruth (Fairbanks) Wells. Donna lived in Winchendon before moving to Athol at a young age. She...
Marion E. Stoddard
May 8, 2019
Marion Edith (Choquette) Stoddard, 98, passed away on May 8, 2019 at the Quabbin Valley Healthcare in Athol. She was predeceased by her mother, Eva, father, Charles and sister, Phyllis Hauk of Michigan. Marion grew up in Athol and graduated from Athol High School in 1938 and then moved to the Amherst area. She became a resident of Phillipston in...
Wendy A McNall
May 8, 2019
Wendy McNall, R.N. (53) passed away in her home in Baldwinville, MA on Wednesday, May 8th 2019, after sudden and unexpected health complications. She is now embraced in loving-kindness by her Lord and savior, Jesus Christ. Wendy was born on November 28th 1965, the second of four children, to John and Nancy (Lonuzzo) Balaschak in Southington, Connecticut. There, she shared...
Jalmar W. "Bill" Helman
May 5, 2019
Templeton- Jalmar "Bill" Helman, 82, of Rindge, NH, formerly of Templeton, died peacefully on May 5, from complications of Alzheimer's Disease, at Alliance Health at Baldwinville. Bill was born March 22, 1937, in Port Chester, NY, son of the late Hjalmar and Martha (Sjoholm) Helman. He graduated from Worcester Boys' Trade High School, receiving his plumbing license, and from the...
Pauline E. Baczewski
May 4, 2019
Our family is deeply saddened to announce the passing of Pauline E. Baczewski, age 59, on Saturday, May 4th. She was born in Gardner on April 8, 1960, daughter of the late Constantino "Mickey" and Evelyn (LaBossiere) Baczewski. Pauline, a sweet, loyal, charismatic, and kind soul, extended this gentle kindness to all whom she encountered and related with. For those...
Paul K. Algier
May 3, 2019
Paul K. Algier, 96 Charlton / Gardner Paul K. Algier, 96, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 3, 2019 after a two year stay at The Overlook Healthcare Facility in Charlton. Paul is predeceased by his loving wife of 37 years, Dorothy V. (Hermann) Algier (d.1987). Born in Leominster, MA on April 21, 1923, Paul was the son of Archibald...
M.Beryl Maguire
Apr 30, 2019
GARDNER- M. Beryl Maguire, 96, of Gardner, formerly of Ashburnham, died Tuesday, April 30, 2019 at Gardner Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. Beryl was born April 7, 1923 in Norwood, MA, daughter of the late James B. and Katherine (James) Maguire. She graduated from Walpole High School and the University of Toronto with a BS in Nursing and an MA in...
Natalie I. Brighenti
Apr 30, 2019
ATHOL - Natalie Irene (Stanchfield) Brighenti, 91 of Athol, died Tuesday, April 30, 2019 in the Quabbin Valley Healthcare, Athol. She was born in Athol, on August 2, 1927, the daughter of the late Frank and the late Martha (Verock) Stanchfield. Natalie grew up in Athol and was educated in Athol. She worked at Fishman’s Department Store in Athol at...
Karen M. Germond
Apr 26, 2019
Petersham – Karen M. Germond, 62, of 127 West Road, Petersham, passed away peacefully with family at her bedside on Friday, April 26, 2019, following an extended battle with illness. She was born in Proctor, VT, on March 14, 1957, the daughter of the late Dona (Mayo) Germond and the late Bart J. Germond, Sr. Karen grew up in Maine...
Bernadette Kathleen Bliss
Apr 26, 2019
GARDNER - Bernadette Kathleen (Kelley) Bliss, 76, passed away on Friday with her children at her side. Kathy was born February 11, 1943, to the parents of James B. Kelley, Jr. and Josephine (Bourgault) Kelley and lived in Gardner all her life. She graduated from Sacred Heart School and was a 1961 Pro Merito graduate of Gardner High School. She...
Gerald W. Bartlett
Apr 25, 2019
ATHOL - Gerald W. Bartlett, 91 of 1446 Petersham Rd., Athol, died Thursday, April 25, 2019 in the Heywood Hospital, Gardner, MA. He was born in Morrisville, VT, on March 20, 1928, the son of the late Homer O. and the late Bertha J. (Goodwin) Bartlett. He served during World War II in the Army from 03/20/1946 to 01/14/1949. Gerald...
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