Obituaries

Rita M. Brower

Rita M. Brower

Jun 22, 2017

HUBBARDSTON- Rita M. Brower, 87, of Hubbardston, died Thursday, June 22, at Quabbin Valley Health Care, after a battle with Alzheimer's disease She was born May 21, 1930, in Pittsfield, daughter of the late Wilfred and Anna (Provost) Coty. While in Pittsfield, Rita worked for Eaton Paper Company and enjoyed knitting , traveling and especially her flowers.. She later moved...

Anna S. (Karpowicz) Richard

Anna S. (Karpowicz) Richard

Jun 21, 2017

Anna S. Richard (Karpowicz), 93, of 16 Cherry Street, Baldwinville passed away Wednesday evening, June 21, at home peacefully in her sleep after a long battle with cancer. She leaves a daughter, Christine Connor; 2 sons, William and wife Sue Richard, PJ and wife Kimberly Richard; grandchildren, Todd Richard, Kerry Weidenhammer, Kimberly Brown, Joshua and Andrew Richard, Angela, Stephanie and...

Carol D Pace

Carol D Pace

Jun 18, 2017

Carol Doris Pace (nee Morin) - of Winchendon, Massachusetts, passed away Father's Day June 18, 2017, at the age of 65, in the peace of her home surrounded by family. This was her second battle with cancer. She graduated from Athol High School and was a mother of 3, Shelly Romero, husband, Daniel Romero, Kristy Pace, partner, Isaac Hasson, and...

John D. Eaton

John D. Eaton

Jun 16, 2017

Athol – John D. Eaton, 97 of Athol, passed away peacefully Friday June 16, 2017 at home. He was born on March 19, 1920 in Athol to the late Simon W. and Mary E. (Glennon) Eaton. He grew up in Athol and graduated from Athol High School with the Class of 1938. He had a love for tennis and was...

Mary  Jane Tamulevich

Mary Jane Tamulevich

Jun 13, 2017

ATHOL - Mary Jane Tamulevich (Blatchford), 70, of Athol, died on Tuesday, June 13, 2017, at the home of her son Christopher Tamulevich, after battling a serious illness. She was born on September 26, 1946, and resided in the towns of Salem, NH, Methuen, MA and then Orlando, Florida. MJ as many of her friends and family affectionately referred to...

Dorothy A Dora

Dorothy A Dora

Jun 12, 2017

GARDNER- Dorothy A. (Hendrickson) Dora, 90, of Gardner, was surrounded by her loving family when she died peacefully in her home on Monday, June 12, 2017. Dorothy was born in Gardner on October 26, 1926. She is predeceased by her parents, Otto and Olga (Bergfors) Hendrickson of Gardner, and her brother Rurik Hendrickson, also from Gardner. Dorothy was a devoted...

Laurie A. (Swistak) Coombs

Laurie A. (Swistak) Coombs

Jun 11, 2017

Laurie (Swistak) Coombs, 59, of Petersham died Sunday, June 11, 2017 at her home in Petersham. Laurie was born December 12, 1957 in Ware, MA. She is the daughter of Sylvia (Pheunuf) Swistak and the late Sylvester Swistak. Laurie grew up in Wheelwright and lived in Petersham for 35 Years. She spent most of her life as a homemaker. She...

Albert Fred  Euvrard

Albert Fred Euvrard

Jun 10, 2017

ATHOL – Albert F. “Bert” Euvrard went to be with the Lord Saturday, June 10, 2017. He was born December 10, 1931, and was the son of the late Albert and Lena Euvrard. He grew up in Athol and graduated from Athol High School in 1950. He joined the Army during the Korean Conflict serving from 1952 until 1954. When...

Louise Borey

Louise Borey

Jun 10, 2017

GARDNER- Louise Borey, 87, of Gardner, died Saturday, June 10, in Heywood Hospital. She was born April 2, 1930, in Gardner, daughter of the late Ernest and Elizabeth (Borey) Borey. She was a furniture decorator and a lifelong member of Holy Rosary Church. She leaves two sisters, Theresa Cormier, with whom Louise lived, and Nancy Jensrud of Spencer; a step...

Stephen E. Zoldak

Stephen E. Zoldak

Jun 9, 2017

Gardner- Stephen E. Zoldak, 72, of Gardner passed away peacefully on June 9,2017 at the Worcester Health Center, Worcester, MA following a 17 year courageous battle against Rheumatoid Arthritis. Steve was born in Gardner on December 8, 1944, the son of Celia (Wolanske) Zoldak and the late Adam F. Zoldak where he was raised and resided all his life. Steve...

David P. Buzzell

David P. Buzzell

Jun 6, 2017

ATHOL – David Paul Buzzell, 53, has gone home to be with his Savior with his family by his side, after a courageous battle with cancer on June 6, 2017. David was born in Athol on September 26, 1963 to the late Paul & Linda (Sanger) Buzzell. He grew up in Athol and graduated from Athol High School with the...

Mark Mason Ainsworth

Mark Mason Ainsworth

Jun 5, 2017

ATHOL - Mark M. Ainsworth, 61, resident of Athol for most of his life, unexpectedly passed away peacefully at his home in Athol. Mark was the son of the late George M. and Iva F. Ainsworth. He was born in Athol on December 6, 1955. He graduated from Athol High School in the class of 1973. His love of baseball...

Walter F.  Normandin

Walter F. Normandin

Jun 4, 2017

Walter F. Normandin, 86 of Leominster died June 4, 2017, in The Golden Living Center, Fitchburg. Walter was born on July 2, 1930 in Leominster MA, the son of Hyginne and Selima (Brosseau) Normandin. He attended Leominster schools. He retired in 1992 from the Lakso Company of Leominster. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Lillian (Thibodeau) Normandin;...

Francis  R.  Bryce

Francis R. Bryce

Jun 2, 2017

LEOMINSTER- Francis R. Bryce, 88, of Leominster, died Friday, June 2, in Leominster Hospital, after an illness. He was born April 29, 1929, in Fitchburg, son of the late Walter and Anna (Shank) Bryce. He served in the US Army. Mr. Bryce worked as a roofer, carpenter, and steel fitter, retiring in 1991. He decided to return to work at...

Dorothy F. (King) Mallet

Dorothy F. (King) Mallet

Jun 1, 2017

ATHOL – Dorothy F. (King) Mallet, 89, passed away Thursday, June 1, 2017 in Quabbin Valley Healthcare, Athol. Dot was born in Athol on July 16, 1927 to the late Everett and the late Fannie (Rice) King. She grew up in Athol and graduated from Athol High School with the class of 1945. She was employed by the Athol School...

Maria Christina Domenici

Maria Christina Domenici

May 30, 2017

SHELBURNE FALLS – Maria Christina Domenici, 68, of Shelburne Falls formerly of Gardner died unexpectedly onTuesday, May 30, 2017 in Greenfield. She was born October 25, 1948 in Gardner the daughter of the late Dr. Trento J. Domenici and Beatrice M. (Sleeper) Domenici. Maria grew up in Gardner and graduated from Gardner High School with the class of 1966. She...

Theresa A. (Goulet) Corbin

Theresa A. (Goulet) Corbin

May 30, 2017

FLORIDA - Theresa A. (Goulet) Corbin, formerly of Athol, died in her home on May 30, 2017. She was born in Fall River, MA on September 9, 1945, the daughter of the late Paul & Rose (Plourde) Goulet. She moved to Athol at the age of 7 and went on to graduate from Athol High School with the Class of...

Irene Audet

Irene Audet

May 28, 2017

Sr. Irene Audet, SASV 91 The Sisters of the Assumption mourn the loss of Sr. Irene Audet, formerly known as Sr. Antoine-des-Anges, who passed away at Marie Esther Health Center in Marlboro, MA on Sunday, May 28, 2017. She was a native of Salem, Massachusetts, the daughter of Yvonne (Bedard) Audet and Joseph Audet. Sr. Irene entered the Congregation of...

Sylvia M. (Morris) Hamel

Sylvia M. (Morris) Hamel

May 28, 2017

ATHOL – Sylvia M. (Morris) Hamel, 71 of 55 Grove St., Athol, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, May 28, 2017 at home, surrounded by her sons and daughters-in-law. Sylvia was born on February 16, 1946 in Gardner and grew up in Ashburnham. She was predeceased by her husband Raymond J. Hamel. She leaves behind two sons: Raymond Hamel Jr. and...

Frank  Thomas Norton

Frank Thomas Norton

May 27, 2017

ATHOL – Frank T. Norton, Sr. of Athol passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 27, 2017 at Heywood Hospital in Gardner after a long illness. He was born November 23, 1934 in Ayer. Frank lived in Groton and attended Groton schools. Frank worked with his father for many years as a carpenter and built several houses in the Groton area....