Obituaries
Theresa (Leclerc) Anctil
Dec 22, 2018
Theresa (Leclerc) Anctil, 97, of Winchendon, formerly of Leominster, died peacefully guided by her son Mark and his wife Shari, and surrounded by loved ones, at Wachusett Manor in Gardner. Theresa was born November 17, 1921, in St. Jean, Port-Joli, Quebec, Canada, one of nine children, to Honorious and Angelina (Dube) Leclerc. She lived in Leominster for thirty years before...
David R. Adams
Dec 21, 2018
David R. Adams of Athol, 78 passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on December 21, 2018. He was born December 6, 1940 in Gardner to Orville and Myrl (Williams) Adams. David graduated from Narragansett High School in 1958 and advanced his studies at Rochester Institute of Technology, NY and Burdett College of Business in Boston. He was president...
Helvi M St. Cyr
Dec 20, 2018
ASHBURNHAM – Helmi M. (Johnson) St. Cyr formerly of Ashburnham passed away on Thursday, December 20, 2018. Born in Hubbardston on August 9, 1926, daughter of John W. & Tynne M. (Nemi) Johnson, Helmi was educated in Hubbardston schools, and graduated in 1945 from Athol High School. She worked for over thirty years in the housekeeping department at the former...
Robert H. Strom
Dec 20, 2018
WINCHENDON – Robert H. Strom Jr., 51, of Winchendon and formerly of Athol passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, December 20, 2018. Robert was born on May 28, 1967 to Robert H. Strom Sr. and the late Diane (Guyer) McGivern. He grew up in Athol and attended Athol High School. He worked for Winchendon Pallet Company and Dual Plastics. Robert was...
Angelina (Tata) DeCiantes
Dec 16, 2018
LEOMINSTER- Angelina (Tata) DeCiantes, 98, of Leominster, died peacefully in her home, Sunday, December 16. She was born November 25, 1920, in Leominster, daughter of the late Frank and Rosina (Pollastri) Tata and has lived in Leominster her entire life. Angelina was a wonderful mother who made the best homemade ravioli. She enjoyed playing cards and going to the horse...
Philip J. "Max" Mara
Dec 15, 2018
GARDNER – Philip J. “Max” Mara, 91, of 66 Cherry Street, Gardner, died on Saturday, December 15, 2018 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Max was a lifelong resident of Gardner, born on July 30, 1927, the son of John “Jack” Mara and Lillian (Tremblay) Mara. He graduated from the Sacred Heart School and Gardner High School class...
Alice B. Leslie
Dec 15, 2018
FITCHBURG- Alice B. (Trottier) Leslie, 62, of Fitchburg, formerly of Lowell, died Saturday, December 15, at UMass Medical Center, after an illness. Alice was born July 6, 1956, in Lowell, daughter of the late Maurice and Helen (O’Brien) Trottier. She was an amazing example of a truly selfless person. She was an incredible mother to her children and to many...
Jerome R. Palen
Dec 11, 2018
GARDNER - Jerome Robert Palen, 46 of 56 Stephanie Drive, Gardner, died Tuesday, December 11, 2018 in the UMass Memorial Medical Center - University Campus, Worcester. He was born in Kingston, NY, on June 26, 1972, the son of the late Robert L. Palen and Colleen R. (Sickler) Palen. He grew up in Kingston, NY until he was 19, moving...
Helvi J. Palojarvi
Dec 11, 2018
Helvi J. Palojarvi GARDNER, MA – Helvi Johanna Palojarvi, 94, died peacefully at home on December 11, 2018. Miss Palojarvi was born in Gardner on November 22, 1924, the eldest daughter of the late Walfrid and Hilja (Tyrvainen) Palojarvi. She was a 1942 graduate of Gardner High School, where she earned scholarships and an award as the highest ranking commercial...
Avery Eliot Newton
Dec 10, 2018
GARDNER - Avery Eliot Newton born May 8, 1929 in New Salem, MA (village of Millington), passed away on December 10, 2018 in Athol, MA. He was a resident of Gardner for most of his life. He was a fire and train buff, liked boats of all kinds, and especially enjoyed a cruise to Alaska. He loved to share his...
Gloria G Shackett
Dec 9, 2018
ATHOL - Gloria Shackett, 81, of Cottage Street in Athol passed away Sunday December 9th She had a long battle with Parkinson’s and related issues. Gloria was a graduate of Athol High School Class of 1955 and a lifelong resident of the town. Gloria worked for several years as a baker at Hamilton Orchards and also worked in the Junior...
Rizerio Reno Deleo
Dec 8, 2018
Rizerio John "Reno" Deleo of Orlando, Florida & formally of Orange, passed away on December 8, 2018. Born on September 9, 1923 to Genarino and Lucia (Liparulo) Deleo. Reno grew up and lived in Athol most of his life, graduating from Athol high school in 1941. Following high school he served in the United States Navy during World War II....
Richard Coburn
Dec 8, 2018
ATHOL – Richard D. Coburn, 76 of Athol, died Saturday, December 8, 2018 at Vibra Hospital in Leicester, MA. Dick lived his entire life in Athol. He was born to Carolyn and Burton Coburn on April 28, 1942 in Worcester, MA. He lived and went through schools in Athol, graduating from Athol High School in 1960. He was a delegate...
Rizerio John “Reno” Deleo
Dec 8, 2018
ORANGE- Rizerio John “Reno“ Deleo of Orlando, Florida & formally of Orange, passed away on December 8, 2018. Born on September 9, 1923 to Genarino and Lucia (Liparulo) Deleo. Reno grew up and lived in Athol most of his life, graduating from Athol high school in 1941. Following high school he served in the United States Navy during World War...
J. Felix Pitre
Dec 8, 2018
Westminster-J. Felix Pitre, 96, of Westminster, died Saturday, December 8, in his home with his family by his side. Felix was born February 24, 1922, in Rogersville, New Brunswick, son of the late Joseph and Priscilla Pitre. Felix worked as a truck driver, was a lumberjack, and an extruder operator. He was a foreman at the former Kell Plastics in...
Viola Margaret (Safford) Allen
Dec 6, 2018
ATHOL - Viola Margaret (Safford) Allen, 99 of Athol, passed away Thursday, December 6, 2018 in Apple Valley Nursing Home, Ayer, MA. She was born in Athol, MA on July 25, 1919, the daughter of the late Winthrop W. and the late Emma (White) Safford. Viola grew up in Athol and attended Athol schools. She worked as a house parent...
Shirley B. Cotter
Dec 4, 2018
LEOMINSTER- Shirley B. (Boynton) Cotter, 94, of Leominster, formerly of Arlington, died Tuesday, December 4, after a short illness. Shirley was born April 24, 1924, and raised in Jefferson, Maine, daughter of the late Chester and Addie (Knight) Boynton. She was a Registered Nurse and graduated from the University of New Hampshire and Mass General Hospital School of Nursing. She...
David W. Fowler
Dec 3, 2018
Ashburnham- David W. Fowler, 92, of Ashburnham, died Monday, December 3, at Gardner Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. David was born July 25, 1926, in Brockton, son of the late John J. and Ethel E. (Arey) Fowler. He worked for Consolidated Services, Inc. David will be missed walking to and visiting Mr. Mike’s in Ashburnham and for the happy and positive...
George Phillip Connor
Dec 1, 2018
George Phillip Connor Jr., 75, of Gardner, died Saturday, December 1, 2018 at Alliance Healthcare in Baldwinville. George was born June 6, 1943, in South Hadley Falls, MA, the son of the late George Phillip Connor Sr. and Helen (Sullivan) Connor. He was a graduate of Gardner High School, class of 1961, and he attended Northeastern University. George retired in...
Kathleen H Krustapentus
Dec 1, 2018
ATHOL- Kathleen H. (Hutt) Krustapentus, 92, of Athol, died Saturday, December 1, after an illness. Kathleen was born February 16, 1926, in Phillipston, daughter of the late Stanley and MaryEllen (Hand) Hutt. She graduated from Athol High School in 1944 and attended Mount Wachusett Community College. Kathleen was the Director of medical records at Athol Memorial Hospital, retiring in 1988...
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