Obituaries
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...
Allison S. Thomson
Apr 23, 2019
ATHOL – Allison S. Thomson, 92 of Athol, passed away Tuesday, April 23, 2019 in St. Vincent’s Hospital, Worcester. Allison was born on November 22, 1926 in Chatham Head, Northumberland, New Brunswick, Canada, to the late Walter A. Thomson and the late Blanche I. (Sinclair) Thomson. Allison was a WWII Army Veteran serving from February 1945 to December 1946. He...
George Pastore
Apr 20, 2019
GARDNER- George Pastore, 79, of Holden, formerly of Gardner, died Saturday, April 20, in his home. George was born February 10, 1940, in East Boston, son of the late Lorenzo and Angelina (Magnotti) Pastore. George attended the Venture day program in Sturbridge. He enjoyed music, playing guitar and sports. George will be missed by his housemates, whom he loved. The...
Arline E. (Baxter) (Mckenzie) Young
Apr 20, 2019
Arline E. (Baxter) Mackenzie Young, 94, went to her eternal rest on April 20, 2019 in the Dana wing of Quabbin Valley Healthcare, Athol. She was born in North Dana, MA on February 6, 1925 to Charles and Barbara (Wrin) Baxter. She moved to Athol in 1931 when the town was flooded to create the Quabbin Resevoir. She attended Athol...
Wendy A. Schilbach
Apr 20, 2019
ASHBURNHAM- Wendy A. (Roach) Schilbach, 64, of Ashburnham, died Saturday, April 20, at UMass Medical Center, after an illness. Wendy was born September 29, 1954, in Fitchburg, daughter of the late Joseph K. and Ruth L. (Sjoberg) Roach. Wendy had an Associate Degree in Art and a Bachelor Degree in Education. She taught for 30 years at Headstart and also...
Lorraine M. (Bonin) Soucy
Apr 19, 2019
GARDNER/LEOMINSTER- Lorraine M. (Bonin) Soucy, 94, of Gardner, formerly of Leominster, died Friday, April 19, in her home. Lorraine was born May 20, 1924, in Leominster, daughter of the late Raymond and Lucinda (St. Laurent) Bonin. She graduated from Leominster High School in 1942. She worked as a bookkeeper for various companies in Fitchburg and Leominster. Lorraine was a charter...
Robert Waters
Apr 16, 2019
STERLING- Robert Waters, 92, of Sterling, died Tuesday, April 16, in Life Care Center of Leominster, after an illness. Robert was born August 15, 1926, in Holden, son of the late Herbert R. and Ruth A. (Buck) Waters. As a boy, he helped at his grandfather’s business, the Buck Chair Factory. He worked at the Norton company and Wagner motors...
Alice Louise Moise
Apr 14, 2019
Athol- Alice Louise (Centerbar) Moise, 95, of Athol, died Sunday, April 14, in her home, after an illness. Alice was born July 28, 1923, in Holyoke, daughter of the late George B. and Katherine (O'Brien) Centerbar. In her youth, she attended Holyoke and Aldenville schools. After marrying Hervey C. Moise, they moved quite a bit due to his service in...
Robert C. Rose
Apr 13, 2019
BALDWINVILLE- Robert C. Rose, Jr., 76, of Baldwinville, died Saturday, April 13, in his home. He was born January 25, 1943, in Worcester, son of the late Robert C. Rose, Sr. and the late Pauline (Stedt) Rose. Robert served three tours in Vietnam with the Army Special Forces and earning three Bronze Stars, two Presidental Unit Citations and four Purple...
Paul Pralinsky
Apr 11, 2019
ATHOL - Paul Pralinsky, 80 of 259 High St., Athol, died Thursday, April 11, 2019. He was born in Montague, MA, on March 20, 1939, the son of the late Paul and the late Rhea (Tessier) Pralinsky. Paul graduated from Athol High School with the Class of 1957. He started at the L. S. Starrett Company right out of high...
Patricia A. Simkewicz
Apr 5, 2019
WESTMINSTER — Patricia A. (Cygan) Simkewicz, 81, of Westminster, formerly of Athol and Gardner, died peacefully after a long illness on Friday, April 5, 2019 at Rose Monahan Hospice Home in Worcester, MA. Patty was born in Gardner on August 26, 1937, the daughter of the late Walter and Jadwiga (Lesneski) Cygan. She married the love of her life, Richard...
Grace Emma (Gauvin) Gaulzetti
Apr 5, 2019
GARDNER - Grace Emma (Gauvin) Gaulzetti, of Gardner, formerly of East Templeton, peacefully passed on Friday, April 5, 2019 at the age of 93, in the care of her family. Grace was born the daughter of Henry and Petronella (Davis) Guevin on August 27, 1925. She married Richard “Dick” Gaulzetti on January 29, 1944, and they lived in Gardner then...
Helena M. Eagle
Apr 5, 2019
LEOMINSTER- Helena M. (Richard) Eagle, 83, of Leominster, died Friday, April 5, at Life Care Center of Leominster after a short illness. Helena was born June 17, 1935, in St. Norbert, New Brunswick, Canada, daughter of the late Antoine and Alma (Richard) Richard. She was a member of St. Cecilia's Parish and was actively involved in the annual Christmas Fair....
Philip A. Legare
Apr 5, 2019
Athol-Philip A. (Pal) Legare, 82, passed away on Friday, April 5, 2019 at Quabbin Valley Healthcare. Born in Worcester, MA on February 6, 1937 to Ray R. and Margaret G. (Peaslee) Legare, Philip grew up in Petersham, MA and attended Petersham High School. Following High School Philip enlisted in the United States Navy and served for four years. After his...
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