TEMPLETON – Jay K. Davidson, 61, a long time resident of Templeton, died in his home Wednesday, September 11, 2019.   He was born in South Royalston on February 13, 1958, son of the late Robert C. and Carol E. (Purinton) Davidson and was a graduate of Narragansett Regional High School.   A brick mason by trade, Jay had worked at various salvage yards in the area.   He leaves his brothers, Robert C. Davidson 2nd of Colorado and Todd J. Davidson and his wife Diane of...

GARDNER - Emily L. "Pat" Godfrey, 91, of Gardner, died peacefully Tuesday afternoon, September 10, 2019, in Cooley Dickinson Hospital, Northampton with her family at her side.  Her passing fulfilled her wish to be with her husband of 70 years, Campbell Godfrey, who died August 12, 2019.   She was born in Gardner on September 19, 1927, daughter of the late C. Henry and Louisa B. (Marble) Hartshorn and was a lifelong resident of Gardner.  Pat was a 1945 graduate of...

ORANGE – John V. LaCasse, 85, of Orange, died Tuesday, September 10, 2019 in St. Elizabeth Medical Center, Brighton.   He was born in Wilton, NH on December 16, 1933, son of the late David and Glenice (Burnham) LaCasse and grew up in Wilton.  He lived in Orange since 2003 after living for many years in Fitchburg.   John proudly served his country as a member of the United States Army during the Korean War.  He worked in maintenance for various plastics...

WINCHENDON- Loring E. Bennett, Sr., 87, died peacefully Tuesday afternoon, September 10, 2019 in his home, with family at his side. He was born June 10, 1932, son of the late Fred Bennett and Laura (Tucker) Bennett and lived most of his life in Winchendon. A Korean War veteran, Loring proudly served his country as a member of the United States Army.   Loring worked at New England Woodenware, the former Temple Stuart Furniture Company, and finally the MH Parks company, retiring...

WINCHENDON – Beverly A. (Prentice) Paul, 80, died peacefully Sunday evening, September 8, 2019 in her home, surrounded by her family.   She was born August 16, 1939, daughter of the late Harold Henry and Frances Etta (Minkler) Prentice and lived most of her life in Winchendon.   Beverly was preceded in death by her loving husband of 19 years, Wilfred L. Paul Sr., who died on July 22, 1986.   She devoted her life to caring for others.  She worked in several...

TEMPLETON -  Elizabeth J. “Betty” Cwartkowski, 82, of 148 Rice Road, died unexpectedly at home Tuesday, September 3, 2019.   She was born in Winchendon on June 16, 1937, daughter of the late Harold and Emma (Rose) Lawrence and was a graduate of the former Templeton High School.  Betty grew up on the family farm in Royalston and Templeton and lived in Templeton for most of her life.   Betty worked at New England Telephone Company and Digital until her...

ROYALSTON – Sheila A. (O’Toole) Gravelle, 75, of 32 Old Turnpike Road, died Monday afternoon, September 2, 2019 in Quabbin Valley Healthcare, Athol, MA with her family at her side.   Sheila was born in Ayer, MA on September 9, 1943, daughter of Edmond O’Toole of Marlboro, MA and the late Barbara (Bennett) O’Toole and was raised in West Newton, MA.  Sheila graduated from St. Bernard’s High School in Newton and attended Boston State...

WINCHENDON – Paula Hassam, 63, of 249 Mill Glen Road, formerly of Gardner, died unexpectedly Tuesday, August 27, 2019 at her residence.   She was born in Boston, MA on July 3, 1956, daughter of the late Eugene N. and Virginia (MacArthur) Hassam and grew up in Gardner.  Paula was a 1974 graduate of Cushing academy and a 1978 graduate of Boston College.   Paula had worked as a social worker in Boston at the Bournewood Rehabilitation Center and later worked as a social...

HUBBARDSTON – Robert W. “Bob” Filleul Sr, 79, of 26 Mt. Jefferson Road, died peacefully Monday morning, August 26, 2019 in Keystone Center, Leominster, with his family at his side.   He was born in Boston, MA on May 4, 1940, son of the late Raymond and Roberta (Hebb) Filleul.  He was raised in Allston-Brighton and was a graduate of Arlington High School.  A Vietnam War veteran, Bob proudly served his country as a member of the United States...

TEMPLETON – Bonnie C. (Cass) Johnson, 77, formerly of 99 Bridge Street, died peacefully Wednesday afternoon, August 21, 2019 in Wachusett Manor Nursing Home, Gardner, with her family at her side.   She was born in Gardner on March 16, 1942, daughter of the late Elwood C. and Esther E. (Connors) Cass.  A resident of Winchendon for 38 years, Bonnie had been a resident of Baldwinville for several years.   Bonnie had worked in data processing at Heywood Hospital, then...