WINCHENDON – Janice Ann Martin, 57, of 4 Congress Road, died unexpectedly at home Saturday, July 20, 2019.   She was born in Winchendon on May 10, 1962, daughter of the late Donald J. and Vallma E. (Uguccioni) Martin.  Janice was a 1980 graduate of Murdock High School and a 1985 graduate of Salter School in Worcester.   Janice had worked as a EMT for Wood’s Ambulance in Gardner for 23 years before leaving to medical issues.  She loved her dogs and was...

TEMPLETON – Richard P. Hannula, 76, of East Templeton , died Friday evening, July 19, 2019 in UMASS Medical Center, University Campus, Worcester, with his family at his side.   He was born in Gardner on December 7, 1942, son of the late Arvo and Rita (Baker) Hannula and was a 1960 graduate of Narragansett Regional High School.  Following high school, he entered the United States Air Force and was stationed at Moody Air Force Base in Georgia and later stationed in...

LITTLETON – Walter W. Thoms, 84, of Littleton, died peacefully, with his family at his side, Thursday afternoon, July 18, 2019 in West Side House Nursing Home, Worcester.   He was born in Queens, New York on March 12, 1935, son of the late William and Margaret (Ecoff) Thoms and grew up in Queens, where he graduated from high school.  He was a resident of Littleton for many years.   Walt proudly served his country as a member of the United States Navy during the...

GARDNER – John T. Kiosses, 90, of Gardner died peacefully Wednesday, July 17, 2019 in his residence, with his loving family at his side.   John was born in Gardner on April 9, 1929, son of the late Athanaseos J and Jennie T. (Apostolopoulos) Kiosses, two loving and very caring parents.  He graduated from Gardner High School with the class of 1947.  He earned his Bachelor’s Degree from Fitchburg State College in 1951 and his Master’s Degree from Fitchburg...

WINCHENDON – Annette M. (Cardin) Duvarney, 83, of 17 Pearl St., Winchendon died peacefully on Wednesday morning, July 17, 2019 in Wachusett Manor, Gardner, with her family at her side.   She was born in Winchendon on January 5, 1936, daughter of the late Mathilda (Ricard) and Albert Cardin and was a lifelong resident of Winchendon. She was educated in Winchendon schools and was a 1954 graduate of Murdock High School.   Annette worked many years at Rose’s Dress...

GARDNER – Jason C. “J.J.” Clark, 27, of Gardner, died unexpectedly Thursday, July 11, 2019.   He was born in Northampton, MA on December 10, 1991 and lived most of his life in the Gardner area.  He enjoyed fishing and gaming and he especially loved his dogs.   He leaves his mother, Tonia Boudreau and husband Josh Boudreau; his father Sean Quinlan; his brothers Alex and Kyle; his nieces, Xylah and Layla; his maternal grandparents, Judith O’Grady and...

WINCHENDON – Dorothy J (Hill) Lupien, 86, of 20 Duval Court, died peacefully Thursday evening, July 11, 2019 in Jaffrey Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Jaffrey, with her family at her side.   She was born in Union, SC on June 24, 1933, daughter of the late Theo and Mae (Janti) Hill and had lived in Winchendon from 1945 to 1984 when she moved to Rindge.  Two years ago, she returned to live in Winchendon.   Dorothy had worked as activities director at the Day...

WINCHENDON – Tracy L. Chalke, 49, of Leominster and a former longtime resident of Winchendon, died peacefully Saturday morning, July 6, 2019 in Health Alliance Leominster Hospital, with her family at her side, following a long illness.   She was born in Gardner on May 10, 1970, daughter of the late Judith A. (Cutler) Chalke and Leo Richard of Gardner and grew up in Winchendon, graduating from Murdock High School.   Tracy was a very loving and caring person, who loved...

TEMPLETON – Marion Joyce (Brehio) Lancey, 89, formerly of 79 Bridge Street, Baldwinville, died peacefully Wednesday evening, July 3, 2019 in Alliance Health at Baldwinville, with her family at her side.   She was born in Baldwinville in her home on Circle Street on January 14, 1930, daughter of the late Edward and Marguerite (Whitney) Brehio and was a graduate of the former Templeton High School.   Marion worked as a nurse’s aide in her earlier years and as an...

GARDNER – Edith Louise Yleva, 95, formerly of 46 Glenwood Street, died peacefully Wednesday afternoon, July 3, 2019 in Alliance Health at Baldwinville, with her two close friends at her side.   She was born in Worcester on March 13, 1924, daughter of the late Pehr and Edith C. (Jonson) Jacobson and was a graduate of the former High School of Commerce in Worcester.  She later attended courses at Mount Wachusett Community College.  Louise had been a resident of...