Obituaries
Micheline G. Marcewicz
Jan 11, 2018
Micheline Marcewicz was a beloved mother of two amazing young children and friend to many. She will be greatly missed not only by her loved ones, but she leaves behind her beloved 11-year old daughter Mickenna and her 4-year old son Mark Jr. She will also be missed by her boyfriend, Bill Land Jr., sister Lynn Adje, brother Rick Gorneault,...
Nancy "Butchie" Hertach
Jan 10, 2018
LEOMINSTER- Nancy “Butchie” (Laviolette) Hertach, 77, of Leominster, died Wednesday, January 10, at Life Care Center, after an illness. Nancy was born December 8, 1940, in Leominster, daughter of the late Leon and Doris (McGinnis) Laviolette. After her mother’s passing, Leon married the late Pearl (Staples) who was an integral part of raising Nancy. Nancy worked at ESP Lock Company...
Gertrude A. (Duval) Dumas
Jan 9, 2018
ATHOL – Gertrude A. Dumas, 96, of Athol passed away Tuesday, January 9, 2018 at Quabbin Valley Health Care, Athol. Gertrude was born on April 29, 1921 in Athol to the late Wilfred Duval and the late Alice (Brooks) Duval. She was raised in Athol and graduated from Athol High School with the Class of 1939. She worked in the...
Virginia R Campbell
Jan 7, 2018
Keene- Virginia R. (Sumner) Campbell, 91, of Keene, NH passed away on Sunday, January 7, 2018. Born in Cholchester, VT on March 23, 1926 to George Sumner & Rachel (Hanks) Sumner. She enjoyed making crafts and wood crafts. She leaves her long time companion of 36 years, Wesley Harris of Winchester, NH; sons, Gary Campbell of Athol, and Jamie Campbell...
Richard G. Roger
Jan 6, 2018
LEOMINSTER- Reverend Richard G. Roger, 80, of Leominster, passed away Saturday, January 6, 2018, in his home. Father Roger was born May 20, 1937, in Leominster, son of the late Oliva J. and Exina M. (Fontaine) Roger. He was a 1955 graduate of St. Bernard’s Central Catholic High School in Fitchburg. He graduated from Assumption College in 1959, the Seminary...
Edna J. (Henshaw) Haley
Jan 6, 2018
PHILLIPSTON – Edna J. Haley, Age 83, of Phillipston died January 6, 2018 at Quabbin Valley Healthcare in Athol. She was born on February 13, 1934 in Gardner MA, the daughter of Charles Robinson Henshaw and Mildred Chamberlin (Brown) Henshaw. Edna graduated from the Templeton High School. Edna was a member of the Phillipston Congregational Church, a member of the...
Frank C. Fortin
Jan 6, 2018
Orange – Frank C. Fortin, 69, of Tully Rd., Orange died Saturday morning, January 6, 2018 at home of congestive heart failure. Frank was born in Fitchburg, MA on May 3, 1948, the son of Raymond W. Fortin and Theresa (Aubin) Fortin. He graduated from Fitchburg High School with the Class of 1966. In 1968 Frank graduated from the Worcester...
Marliene LeClaire
Jan 5, 2018
ATHOL – It is with great sadness that the family of Marliene (Holcomb) LeClaire announces her passing after a brief illness, on Friday, January 5, 2018 at the age of 79 in the loving arms of her daughter Debora Boudreau and her dearest friend Frances Graciano. Marliene will be loving remembered by her children, Cindy (LeClaire) Fiske and her husband...
Brian P. Twohey
Jan 2, 2018
Phillipston- Brian P. Twohey, 67, of Phillipston, passed away on Tuesday, January 2, 2018. Born on October 8, 1950 to the late Paul F. Twohey & June L. (Lundquist) Twohey in Worcester, MA. Brian grew up in Phillipston and graduated from Narragansett High School in 1968 and briefly attended the University of Hartford. He was the owner and operator of...
Lorraine Yvonne (Bernard) Couillard
Dec 31, 2017
TEMPLETON - Lorraine Yvonne Couillard, of Templeton, died December 27th 2017. She was born in Gardner, MA. June 21, 1931 to Aurele and Irene (Charland) Bernard. She was educated at Holy Rosary School and Gardner High School, and was a 1952 graduate of Henry Heywood Memorial Hospital School of Nursing.She married R. Edwin Couillard on May 30th, 1952, and was...
James M. Keresey
Dec 29, 2017
GARDNER- James M. Keresey, 89, of Mystic, CT, formerly of Gardner, died Friday, December 29, 2017. Mr. Keresey was born July 5, 1928, in Gardner, son of the late Henry F. and Edna N. (Holm) Keresey. He was a 1946 graduate of Gardner High School and earned his Associate's degree in Business from Becker College. He served in the U.S....
Ruth A. Zdanowicz
Dec 29, 2017
Gardner - Ruth A. (Greene) Zdanowicz, 100, of 100 Sunrise Lane, died peacefully Friday morning, December 29, 2017, in her home with her loving daughters. Ruth was born in Bath, N.H. on April 15, 1917, daughter of Harold and Florence (Stone) Greene. She graduated from Woodstock High School in Woodstock, VT in 1935. She moved to Gardner in 1941 where...
David M Chapman
Dec 24, 2017
He was born in Gardner, MA on January 15,1959 the son of Hugh "Mickey" and Ann(Esposito)Chapman. David was raised in Gardner, MA and graduated from Gardner High School in 1978.Upon graduation he moved to New York City where he worked for the maintenance department at Columbia University. He also worked as a security guard at several night clubs throughout New...
Richard J. Baraby
Dec 23, 2017
BALDWINVILLE – Richard J.. Baraby 72, of Baldwinville died Saturday December 23, 2017 in Heywood Hospital, Gardner. He was born on May 9, 1945 the son of Roger J. Baraby and Bernadette (Couture) Baraby. Richard worked for Star Container for 25 years as a corrigator operator, prior he was a trailer truck driver for 10 years. After his retirement he...
Gerard Joseph Poirier
Dec 23, 2017
LEOMINSTER- Gerard Joseph Poirier, 92, of Leominster, joined his beloved wife in heaven on Saturday, December 23, 2017. He died peacefully from a broken heart at Rose Monahan Hospice Home in Worcester. Gerard is survived by his daughter, Nancy Girouard and her husband, Yvon of Leominster; sons, Jean-Paul Poirier of Monroe, NC, and Normand Poirier of St. Antoine, New Brunswick,...
Raphaela A. Picucci
Dec 20, 2017
EOMINSTER- Raphaela A. Picucci, 98, of Leominster, died Wednesday, December 20, in the Life Care Center of Leominster. She was born January 6, 1919, in Leominster, daughter of the late Giuseppe and Concetta (Lombardi) Picucci and attended Leominster schools. She later attended St. Elizabeth’s College in New Jersey. She was a 1st Lieutenant in the US Army serving as a...
John E. Debasitis
Dec 19, 2017
GARDNER- John E. Debasitis,64 of Gardner, passed away on December 19, 2017 at Heywood Hospital, Gardner. John was born on July 13, 1953 the son of the late William Debasitis and Helen (Halfrey) Debasitis. John grew up in Gardner and was a life-long resident of Gardner. He was employed at Heywood Hospital for 45 years and worked in food service....
Margarita Rivera
Dec 18, 2017
Shirley- Margarita Rivera of Shirley, MA, passed away peacefully on December 18th at Life Care Center of Leominster with her loving granddaughters by her side. She was born on June 8, 1922 in Mayaguez, PR, daughter of Bernabe Feliciano and Flora Ramos. She lived in Shirley for the last 40 plus years and is survived by her son, William Rivera...
Priscilla F. Brown
Dec 15, 2017
HUBBARDSTON- Priscilla F. (Hubbard) Brown, 75 of Hubbardston passed on Friday, December 15, 2017 at home. She was born July 29, 1942 in Gardner the daughter of Harold E. Hubbard and Martha O. (Isakaon) Hubbard. Her hobbies were bowling, knitting, vegetable gardening with all of her family and great grandchildren helping. She was a member of the Hubbardston Scholarship Committee...
Claire (Bergeron) St. Jean
Dec 14, 2017
LEOMINSTER- Claire M. St. Jean (Bergeron), 90, daughter of Hector & Alma, peacefully passed away at home on December 14, 2017 surrounded by her loving family. She leaves her devoted husband & dance partner, Robert, of Leominster. They recently celebrate their 70th Wedding Anniversary with family and friends at their home. She is also survived by her 7 children, Donna...
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