Obituaries
Charles Francis Russell
Mar 1, 2018
Charles Francis Russell Jr., born in Winchendon, MA on November 12, 1936 to the late Charles Francis Russell, Sr. and Doris Pinney Russell, died peacefully, surrounded by family and friends, on March 1, 2018. Charles leaves his wife of 57 years, Alice Sird Russell of Gardner, his daughter Kristin Childs Russell of Frederick, MD, son Javan Charles Russell and his...
Danny "Bookem" Battaini
Mar 1, 2018
Orange City, FL-Danny M. “Bookem” Battaini, 60, of Orange City, FL and formerly of Athol, died suddenly at home on March 1, 2018. Danny was born in Athol on September 8, 1957, the son of Theresa P. Battaini and the late William J. Battaini, Sr. He grew up in Athol and graduated from Athol High School, Class of 1975, where...
Alphonse Wilfred Chartier
Feb 28, 2018
PALM COAST, FL – Alphonse Wilfred Chartier Jr., 76, of Palm Coast, Fl, formerly of Phillipston, MA passed away Wednesday, February 28, 2018 at home in Florida. Alphonse was born in Gardner MA on May 25, 1941, the son of the late Alphonse W. Chartier Sr. and the late Mary Loza (Robichaud) Chartier. Alphonse worked at the Ferncol School as...
Francis A. Murray
Feb 28, 2018
GARDNER - Francis Arthur Murray, Sr., 85, of Gardner, was called by God on Wednesday, February 28, in his home, surrounded by his loving family. Francis was born April 8, 1932, in Richmond, Vermont, son of the late Harry and Mary (Badger) Murray. He attended Holy Rosary and Gardner High School. Francis was drafted during the Korean Conflict, by the...
Lester E. "Gene" Fletcher
Feb 28, 2018
ATHOL – Lester E. “Gene” Fletcher, 85 of Athol, passed away Wednesday, February 28, 2018 at Quabbin Valley Health Care, Athol. Gene was born on August 10, 1932 in Dodridge County, Given, West Virginia to the late Charles E. Fletcher and the late Violet (Van Horn) Fletcher. Lester attended school in Dodridge County and Parkersburg, WV. He was a veteran...
James J Minns
Feb 27, 2018
GARDNER – James J. Minns, 90, of Gardner died Tuesday, February 27, 2018 in the Heywood Hospital Gardner. He was born April 17, 1927 in Gardner, the son of Carl “Red” Minns and Florence (Kelley) Minns. He grew up in Gardner and graduated from Gardner High School with the class of 1944. He attended Temple University. He was a veteran...
Edna M. Turgeon
Feb 27, 2018
Marlborough- the Sisters of the Assumption mourn the loss of Sr. Edna Turgeon, formerly known as Sr. Rose-Therese, who passed away at Marie Esther Health Center in Marlborough, MA on Tuesday, February 27, 2018. She was a native of Bristol, Connecticut, the daughter of Exina (Nadeau) Turgeon and Edmond Turgeon. Sr. Edna entered the congregation of the Sisters of the...
Gertrude Maria Parnanen
Feb 27, 2018
SOUTH ROYALSTON- Gertrude “Gert” “Trudy” Maria (Kirkman) Parnanen, 90, of South Royalston, died Tuesday, February 27, at the Highlands, after an illness. Trudy was born November 15, 1927, on a farm in South Royalston, daughter of the Finnish immigrants John and Lydia (Jarvenpaa) Kirkman. She attended S. Royalston Elementary School and Templeton High School. Following her marriage, she lived in...
Joseph "Joe" Eugene Cyganiewicz
Feb 26, 2018
GARDNER - Joseph "Joe" Eugene Cyganiewicz, 84, of Gardner, died Monday, February 26, after a brief illness at Quabbin Valley Healthcare surrounded by his loving family, wife Lorraine, sons Michael and his fiance Vivian, Alan and his wife Deborah, Kris and his wife Robin, Steve and his wife Mary Ellen, and daughters Francine Scott and her husband Lawrence, Angela Gorman...
Mildred D. (Whitney) Ehnstrom
Feb 26, 2018
GARDNER – Mildred D. (Whitney) Ehnstrom, 96 of Gardner and formerly of Templeton, passed away on Monday, February 26, 2018 in Wachusett Manor in Gardner. Mildred was born in Templeton on July 26, 1921 to the late Lester Whitney and the late Mary (Parsons) Whitney. She grew up in Templeton and graduated from Templeton High School. She was a bookkeeper...
Deborah F. (Fowler) MacKay
Feb 26, 2018
ATHOL- Deborah F. (Fowler) MacKay, 81, of Athol, died Monday, February 26, at Quabbin Valley Health Care, after an illness. Deborah was born June 12, 1936, in Evanston, Illinois, daughter of the late William and Janet (Kimbark) Fowler. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Wells College. Deborah was generous with her time, volunteering at Athol Hospital as manager...
L. Keith MacEwen
Feb 25, 2018
PHILLIPSTON- Lawrence Keith MacEwen passed away peacefully at his home in Phillipston on Sunday, February 25 at the age of 90. Keith was born in St. Peter’s, Nova Scotia, on April 12, 1927. His parents, Lawrence and Mabel Nowlan MacEwen, moved the family to Phillipston when Keith was an infant. There his grandfather and father owned and operated a 100...
Lauretta M. Kraskouskas
Feb 23, 2018
Lauretta M. (Peters) Kraskouskas, 96 of Gardner died peacefully at home on February 23, 2018. Lauretta was born in Gardner on September 15, 1921, daughter of the late Arthur and Anna (Belliveau) Peters. She graduated from Gardner High School with the class of 1940. Lauretta was employed at the former Florence Stove, Gym Crib and the clothing store of Max...
Nancy I Balaschak
Feb 23, 2018
Nancy L. Balaschak Pepperell, Massachusetts - Nancy Isabelle (Lonuzzo) Balaschak, 73, passed away peacefully in her home on Friday, February 23, 2018, after battling cancer for 1 year and 2 months. She was surrounded by her loving family as she entered into eternity, greeted in confidence by her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Nancy was born on February 12, 1945...
Irene Dorothy "Dot" Allain
Feb 22, 2018
HAMPTON, NH – Irene Dorothy Allain, “Dot”, 90, formerly of Leominster, MA died peacefully on February 22, 2018, surrounded by her loving family. Dot was a Leominster native, loving daughter, devoted sister, beloved aunt, and loyal friend. She graduated from Leominster High School and then devoted her life to her family. Dot enjoyed her travels throughout Europe, where she learned...
Joseph Anthony Peto
Feb 20, 2018
LEOMINSTER- Joseph Anthony Peto, 79, of Leominster, died Tuesday, February 20, at Leominster Hospital, after a short illness. Joseph was born June 28, 1938, in Clinton, son of the late Joseph L. and Blanche A. (Maskowsky) Peto. He was a U.S. Air Force Veteran. Joseph was a dedicated member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles #477 in Leominster and was...
Elizabeth MacKenzie
Feb 18, 2018
ATHOL – Elizabeth MacKenzie, 75 of Athol passed away on Sunday, February 18, 2018 in Heywood Hospital, Gardner. Elizabeth was born in Gardner, MA on December 21, 1942, the daughter of the late Amos V. MacKenzie and the late Pauline (Cameron) MacKenzie. She graduated from Athol High School with the Class of 1960, attended Boston University and graduated in 1964...
Phyllis C. Brooks
Feb 15, 2018
GARDNER- Phyllis Claire "Duzzy" (Jones) Brooks, 87, of Gardner, died peacefully, Thursday, February 15, in her home. She was born September 24, 1930, in Oak Park, Illinois, daughter of the late Llewelyn and Eleanor (Innis) Jones. Phyllis graduated from Gardner High School in 1948, and from Simmons College in 1952. She was a member of First Congregational Church in Gardner....
George Whipps
Feb 15, 2018
ATHOL - George Whipps, of Batchelder Road, passed away at home on February 15th surrounded by his family, after a courageous battle with cancer. He joins his beloved wife Polly of over 50 years, who predeceased him two years ago this month. Born in San Bernardino, California on December 5, 1939, George was the son of George L. and Betty...
Elizabeth E. Chiasson
Feb 14, 2018
ATHOL - On Valentine’s Day morning Elizabeth “Tip” Ellen (Cutter) Chiasson left us to join her sweetheart and husband of over 75 years, Fabian Chiasson who passed away on June 27, 2017. Tip died surrounded by her family in her childhood home as gently and peacefully as she lived her whole life. She was born on January 9, 1922 to...
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