All Obituaries

GARDNER – Joshua Rivers, 30, beloved son, grandson, brother, nephew, uncle and friend, died of unknown causes Thursday, September 22, 2016 in Heywood Hospital, Gardner.   He was born in Worcester on August 11, 1986, son of Robert and Nancy (Charlonne) Rivers of Rindge, NH.  Joshua grew up in Gardner and graduated from Gardner High School in 2004.   Joshua had worked various jobs, mostly in construction.  Most recently,...

WINCHENDON – Anita Y. (Thibault) Lambert, 93, of 321 Maple Street, died peacefully Monday, September 19, 2016 in Heywood Hospital, Gardner, with her family at her side.   She was born in Greenville, NH on January 13, 1923, daughter of the late Adelard and Fedora (Caron) Thibault and was a resident of Winchendon since 1948.   Anita was a clerical worker at Honeywell Corporation in Brighton for 17 years until her retirement in...

ROYALSTON – Helen E. (Guiney) Feleciano, 94, formerly of 30 Morse Road, Royalston, died peacefully Friday afternoon, September 9, 2016 in Gardner Rehabilitation and Nursing Center.   She was born in Somerville, MA on July 3, 1922, daughter of the late John J. and Helen B. (Robinson) Guiney and lived in Royalston for many years.  Helen was a 1946 graduate of Emmanuel College.   Helen had worked as a social worker for the City of...

WINCHENDON – Richard A. Bosworth, 65, of 51 Hyde Park Drive, died Wednesday, September 7, 2016 at his residence.   A lifelong resident of Winchendon, Richard was born on July 31, 1951, son of the late Louis C. and Doris M. (Topping) Bosworth.  He was a graduate of Murdock High School.   Richard proudly served his country as a member of the United States Navy.  He served aboard the USS Dwight Eisenhower.  Following his...

WINCHENDON – Marko M. Tuominen, 31, of Winchendon, died unexpectedly Monday, September 5, 2016 in UMASS Medical Center, University Campus, Worcester.   He was born in Leominster on November 30, 1984 and lived most of his life in Winchendon.  Marko graduated from Murdock High School with the Class of 2003.  He later studied architectural design at Fitchburg State University.  Marko worked as line cook at the former Parents Restaurant in the...

  WINCHENDON – Marcia A. (Freeman) Dufault, 78, of 104 West Street, died peacefully Sunday morning, September 4, 2016 in Wachusett Manor Nursing Home, Gardner.   She was born in Leominster, MA on July 21, 1938, daughter of the late Philson and Irene (Paige) Freeman and was a graduate of Leominster High School.  During high school she played the trumpet in its band and marched at football games.  Marcia was a resident of...

FITZWILLIAM, NH – Karl H. Anderson Jr, 70, of 40 Keene Avenue, died peacefully Monday evening, August 29, 2016 in Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, NH.   He was born in Worcester on April 25, 1946, son of the late Karl H. and Katherine (Savage) Anderson and had lived in Fitzwilliam for many years.  He was a former resident of Shrewsbury, MA.  Karl was a graduate of Quinsigamond Community College and Coyne Electrical...

WINCHENDON – Anthony Michael Sevigny, 25, of 1 Monroe Avenue, Allenstown, NH and a resident of Winchendon for most of his life, died Sunday morning, August 28, 2016 in Heywood Hospital, Gardner.   He was born in Gardner on March 28, 1991 and attended Winchendon schools.   Anthony worked at Waddell Furniture Company in Worcester, delivering and moving furniture.  He enjoyed dirt biking, 4 wheeling, fishing, bird watching and...

WINCHENDON – Bert W. Parkhurst Jr, 75, of 771 Brown Street, died peacefully Sunday afternoon, August 28, 2016 in Keystone Center, Leominster, with his family at his side.   He was born in Newport, VT on April 14, 1941, son of the late Bert W. and Olive Parkhurst and lived in Winchendon for most of his life.   Bert was a furniture worker at the former Conant and Ball Furniture Company and later worked at Standard Chair in Gardner...

TEMPLETON – Sylvia A. (Koski) Erickson, 102, formerly of 101 State Road, Otter River, died peacefully Thursday morning, August 25, 2016 in Applewood Home for Elders, Athol.   She was born in Gardner on September 7, 1913, daughter of the late Victor and Maria (Tanner) Koski and attended Gardner schools.  She lived in the Gardner and Templeton area her entire life.   Sylvia worked many years ago at Temple Stuart Furniture Company...