FITCHBURG - Wendell S. Collins, Sr., born November 17, 1926, passed away peacefully in his home on Friday, September 25, in Fitchburg MA.  Wendell was predeceased by his wife of 71 years, Jean H. Canedy, in 2018, where they lived in the Fitchburg area for more than 70 years.    Wendell was born in Springfield MA to parents Earl P. Collins and Mary E. Sumner.  Due to his mother’s premature death, he grew up in Halifax VT with his maternal grandparents until he...

ASHBURNHAM – David A. Varone, 72, died unexpectedly Tuesday morning, September 22, 2020 in Heywood Hospital, Gardner. He was born in Ayer, MA on June 16, 1948, son of the late Reginald J.(Manchaug, MA) and Thelma (McPhee) Varone (New Waterford, Nova Scotia, Canada). He was a graduate of Bromfield High School in Harvard, MA.  He later graduated from Emerson College, where he studied to be a radio announcer. Dave proudly served his country as a member of the United States Air...

WINCHENDON – George N. Vaillancourt, 82, of Winchendon, died peacefully Tuesday evening, September 22, 2020 at his residence, with his family at his side.   He was born in Manchester, NH on March 24, 1938, son of the late Joseph Servulle and Marie (Valade) Vaillancourt and was a resident of Winchendon for most of his life.   George worked in the plastics industry for much of his life, retiring in 2004 from Sterling Manufacturing Co. as a supervisor.  He enjoyed...

GARDNER - G. Albert Anderson, 91, recently of 547 Central Street, Winchendon, died Friday evening, September 18, 2020 in Heywood Hospital, Gardner, with his family at his side. He was born at home in Gardner, Massachusetts on September 1, 1929, to the late George Y. and Elsa L. (Garell) Anderson. Al attended Gardner schools and went on to receive his BSME from the Worcester Polytechnic Institute in 1951. He worked in New York City for Ingersoll-Rand Co. prior to returning to Gardner in 1954...

ATHOL – Gerald J. LeBlanc, 82, of Athol, formerly of Winchendon, died Thursday, September 17, 2020 in Heywood Hospital, Gardner.    He was born in New Brunswick, Canada on February 9, 1938, son of the late Alderic and Delia (Legere) LeBlanc and came to this country at the age of 12 and was educated in Leominster.  Jerry lived in Winchendon for 17 years and moved to Athol a year ago.   He leaves his wife of 62 years, Janice A. (Paradise) LeBlanc; sons, Daniel J....

WINCHENDON – George D. Cordray, Jr, 69, of 505 Mellen Road, died peacefully at his residence Monday morning, September 14, 2020 with his wife at his side.   He was born in Newport News, VA on November 26, 1950, son of the late George D. and Joan (Fischer) Cordray and moved to Colorado at the age of 13.  He later moved to Massachusetts and had been a resident of Winchendon for 20 years.   George proudly served his country as a member of the United States Army during...

GARDNER – Jason T. “Jay” Mustakangas, 34, of 235 Pine Street, died Tuesday morning, September 8, 2020 in Heywood Hospital, Gardner.   He was born in San Diego, CA on December 12, 1985, son of Mary (Amadon) Mustakangas of Gardner and the late Randy L. Mustakangas and had resided in Gardner for many years.   Jay earned his GED from Mt. Wachusett Community College and had worked in general construction and for fence companies.  He enjoyed fishing, listening...

GARDNER - Leo Alfred Paul, aged 95, of Gardner, formerly of Winchendon, died August 25, 2020 due to complications from a stroke.   Mr. Paul was born in Lancaster, Massachusetts on April 9, 1925 to Alfred and Mary Anna (Draleau) Paul. He was the second of 15 children and was the oldest son.   On Valentine's Day 1945, Leo eloped with the girl-next-door, Jeanette "Sally" Brow. He and his wife were happily married for 65 years until Mrs. Paul's death in...

GARDNER – Deborah A. Hall, 61, of 116 Church Street, died Tuesday, August 25, 2020.   She was born in Bronx, NY on April 28, 1959, daughter of the late Horrace and Geraldine (Sullivan) Hall and had lived in St. Petersburg, FL for 25 years until moving to Gardner three years ago.   Debbie had worked 20 years for Sun City Irrigation in Pinellas Park, FL.  She enjoyed playing Bingo and treasured spending time with her family.   She leaves her life companion,...

ROYALSTON - Norman W. Carlson, 77, of 27 Neale Road, South Royalston, died peacefully Sunday morning, August 23, 2020 with his daughter at his side.   He was born in Gardner on January 30, 1943, son of the late Walter and Margaret E. (LeMote) Carlson and was a resident of South Royalston his entire life.  He was a graduate of Athol high School.   Norman worked as a tool grinder for many years.  He worked at Union Twist Drill and later worked for several years at...