Obituaries
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...
Denise M. Jillson
Dec 11, 2017
ORANGE- Denise M. (Armstrong) Jillson, RN, 53, of Orange, died Monday, December 11, after a brief illness. She was born March 11, 1964, in Dorchester, daughter of Charles M. Armstrong and the late Margaret (Alves) Armstrong. Denise was a registered nurse working for Gardner Visiting Nurse’s Association as a Hospice and visiting nurse. Her passion for nursing was lovingly felt...
Claire Elola
Dec 9, 2017
Winchendon- It is with great sadness that the family of Claire (Boucher) Elola announces her passing on Saturday, December 9, 2017 at the age of 99. Claire was born August 30, 1918 in Winchendon MA. Claire was married to Francis W. Elola on July 11, 1942. She graduated from Monadnock High School in Winchendon in 1937. In 1940 she graduated...
Yvette Cormier
Dec 8, 2017
LEOMINSTER- Yvette (Belliveau) Cormier, 79, of Leominster, passed away Friday, December 8, in her home, after an illness. Yvette was born July 29, 1938, in Moncton, New Brunswick, daughter of the late Guillaume and Aline (Leger) Belliveau. She moved to Leominster in 1960. Mrs. Cormier worked for New Form as an office manager before retiring in 1983. She enjoyed cooking,...
Barry R. Niles
Dec 4, 2017
LEOMINSTER- Barry R. Niles, 68, of Leominster, died Monday, December 4, in his home, surrounded by his loving family, after a courageous battle with cancer. Barry was born October 24, 1949, in Ilion, NY, son of the late Robert C. Niles and the late Louise (Mogensen) Niles Lagoy. He graduated from Leominster High School in 1967. Barry served in the...
Yvette R. Antaya
Dec 2, 2017
MARLBOROUGH – The Sisters of the Assumption mourn the loss of Sister Yvette R. Antaya, formerly known as Sr. Saint Paul-Martyr, who passed away at Marie Esther Health Center in Marlboro, MA on Saturday, December 2, 2017. She was a native of Southbridge, MA, the daughter of the late Emelda (Chapdelaine) Antaya and the late Paul Antaya. St. Yvette entered...
Margaret A. Simonetti
Nov 30, 2017
ATHOL - Margaret A. (Deegan) Simonetti, 85 of Athol, died Thursday, November 30, 2017 in the UMass Memorial Medical Center - Memorial Campus, Worcester, MA. Margaret was born in Orange, MA, on December 10, 1931, the daughter of the late W .John Deegan and the late Lillian H (Dade) Deegan. Margaret grew up in Orange and had lived all her...
Cameron Paul Butler
Nov 30, 2017
Winchendon- Cameron Paul Butler, passed away in the arms of his parents, Mitchell and Rebecca (Finnessey) Butler, on November 30, 2017. Cameron leaves his paternal grandparents, Paul and Karen Butler of Fitchburg; his maternal grandparents, Ronald and Rose Finnessey of Easthampton; Uncles, Chris Butler of Fitchburg and Ronald Finnessey Jr. of Easthampton. Calling hours will be held Saturday, December 16,...
Evelyn B. (LaBossiere) Baczewski
Nov 29, 2017
GARDNER - It is with great sadness that the family of Evelyn B. (LaBossiere) Baczewski announces her passing on Wednesday, November 29, 2017, at the age of 86, from congestive heart failure. Mrs. Baczewski was born on March 11, 1931, in Gardner, daughter of the late Wilfred and Angeline (Tourigney) LaBossiere. She attended Gardner and Templeton schools. Her greatest joy...
Marilyn Louise Sadowski
Nov 27, 2017
Marilyn L. (Aher) Sadowski, 63, passed away on November 27, 2017 at Heywood Hospital in Gardner after her brave battle with breast cancer. Marilyn was born in Gardner and graduated from Gardner High School in 1971, where she met Bobby Sadowski. The two married in November 1983. She graduated from Lasell College where she was active in the drama club...
Virginia "Stubby" (Hawley) Martin
Nov 26, 2017
ATHOL - Virginia “Stubby” (Hawley) Martin passed away Sunday November 26 2017 after a brief illness. She was born on September 23, 1930 in Greenfield, MA to Oliver and Mildred (Amsden) Hawley. A lifelong resident of Athol, she attended Athol schools and graduated from Athol High School with the Class of 1948. Stubby worked as a telephone operator for many...
Bernice J. Norskey
Nov 25, 2017
GARDNER - Bernice J. Norskey, 94, died peacefully at Quabbin Valley Healthcare Center on November 25, 2017. She was born in Baldwinsville, Mass., the first child of Victor and Helen Norskey. She was an excellent violinist and a wonderful student who graduated from Templeton High School. The recipient of a bachelor’s degree from Fitchburg State College and a master’s degree...
Glenn N. Brosseau
Nov 24, 2017
GARDNER- Glenn N. Brosseau, 65, of Gardner, died Friday, November 24, in his home, after an illness. Glenn was born May 15, 1952, in Fitchburg, son of the late Robert and June (Daby) Brosseau. He loved his birds, Cochise, Bashful, Geronimo, and Happy Feet. Glenn’s passion was country music. He was planning a trip traveling the countryside playing country music...
Daniel H. Alisauskas
Nov 21, 2017
WESTMINSTER- Daniel H. Alisauskas, 75, of Westminster, died unexpectedly, Tuesday, November 21, 2017. Daniel leaves his wife: Paulette (Lizotte), his high school sweetheart of 53 years; sister: Rosalie Tanso of Gardner; his two daughters: Pamela and her husband, Peter Lavoie, of Leominster, Deborah and her husband, Michael Needham, of Gardner; his son: Scott Alisauskas and his significant other, Lisa Snyder,...
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