Obituaries
Alfred J. Daneault
Jul 7, 2025
Alfred J. Daneault, born on February 21, 1942, in Gardner, Massachusetts, died on July 7, 2025. A longtime resident of Winchendon, Alfred was a dedicated worker for Foundry Winchendon.
Alfred was known for his love of the outdoors. He was often found fishing, a pastime that brought him immense joy and tranquility. He also had a passion for picnics and playing...
Saul Mire
Jun 28, 2025
Saul Mire, a loving, generous, spirited, and remarkably resilient soul, passed away on June 28, 2025, in Winchendon, Massachusetts, where he resided—born in Erath, LA, on June 19, 1936.
Saul was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army, serving his country with honor and dignity—a little-known fact: Saul boxed in the United States Army. After retiring from the military, he continued...
Elizabeth L. Swenson
Jun 26, 2025
Elizabeth Louise (Shimkus) Swenson, born in Gardner on July 22, 1940, a daughter of the late, Steven and Charlotte (Feltman) Shimkus. She graduated from Gardner High School in 1959 and attended classes at MWCC. In her younger years, she worked several secretarial positions in Gardner and Worcester. She also apprenticed at Whalom Playhouse and was Imogene Coca's dresser. She left...
Leda Gladys Lafrennie
Jun 24, 2025
Leda Gladys Lafrennie (Lafreniere), 98, passed away peacefully at her home in Rindge, NH on the 24th of June, 2025.Leda was born and raised in Winchendon, MA to Leo and Priscilla (Tetro) Lafreniere. Her school years began with a language barrier, speaking only French Leda learned the English language by ear. Like many others, Leda left school early to work...
Robert W. Salo
Jun 17, 2025
Robert “Bob” Wesley Salo
Son of Harvey and Avis (Walcott) Salo.
Beloved husband, father, and grandfather “Papa” passed unexpectedly on June 17th 2025.
Bob was a dedicated public servant, serving his hometown of Ashburnham as a Firefighter/Emt for 35 years, retiring at the rank of Battalion Chief. Bob spent many years teaching about safety and fire prevention to many students in the school...
Shirley A Laflamme
Jun 17, 2025
Shirley A. Laflamme, 91, beloved as a wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, peacefully passed away with her devoted husband Roger by her side on June 17, 2025, in Winchendon, MA.
Born on June 6, 1934 to Napoleon and Mary (Sawyer) Christian, Shirley grew up in Jaffery NH, but made a rich life in Winchendon. There she met Roger, the love of...
Elizabeth P. Carlisle
Jun 14, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the death at 97 years of Elizabeth Winning Carlisle, beloved mother, grandmother and great- grandmother, not to mention matriarch of the Carlisle family.
Betsy lived for 59 joyous years in the family homestead in Leverett MA, with her adoring and much adored husband, Arthur Elliott Carlisle who died in 2017 after a magical...
Mary Ann Haberlein
Jun 4, 2025
Mary Ann, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on June 4, 2025, at the age of 80.
She was born in Ayer, MA, on July 2, 1944. Mary Ann was known for her kindness, generosity, and her love for her family. She had a unique gift with her warm-hearted personality for making...
Claudette A. Vaillancourt
May 30, 2025
We gather here today to remember the life of our beloved Claudette Anne Vaillancourt, who was born on April 21, 1938, in Winchendon, MA.
Claudette was a beacon of love and warmth, with a heart that had room for everyone. She was a woman of many talents, but her most cherished role was that of a loving mother, grandmother, and sister....
Mark Wayne Gosselin, Jr
May 24, 2025
Mark Wayne Gosselin, Jr, 51 of Winchendon, passed away on Saturday, May 24, 2025, in Gardner.
He was born in Fitchburg, Mark made his home in Winchendon, where he was known for his warm heart, strong spirit, and love for life's simple joys. He found peace in fishing, playing his guitar, and most of all spending time with those who loved...
Deborah J. Aubin
May 24, 2025
Deborah J. Aubin, affectionately known as Debi, passed away peacefully on May 24, 2025. Debi was born on August 23, 1952, in Winchendon, Massachusetts.
Debi was a supportive and loving mother, sister, and grandmother. Her life was a living testament to the quote, "Family is not an important thing, it's everything." She was known for her love of watching wrestling, a...
Allen J. Lafrennie III
May 21, 2025
Allen J. Lafrennie III, a lifelong resident of Winchendon and dedicated public servant, passed away on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at Gardner Rehabilitation and Nursing Center after a battle with Parkinson’s disease complicated by dementia. He was 80 years old.
Born in Winchendon on February 12, 1945, Joe was the son of the late Allen J. Lafrennie Jr. and Irene H....
Robert "Bob" Harland Patria
May 21, 2025
Robert "Bob" Harland Patria, died peacefully at his home at Broadview Assisted Living in Wincendon, MA on May 21, 2025, he was 91 years old.
He was born to Harland and Eleanor (Gannon) Patria in Winchendon at the Millers River Hospital.
He lived in Fitzwilliam, NH during his early years and then moved to Winchendon where he spent the rest of his...
Stephen L. Beltzer
May 18, 2025
It is with profound respect and admiration that we share the passing of Stephen L. Beltzer, who was a blessing to all who had the privilege of knowing him. Born in Waltham, MA on December 22, 1936.
His love for life and his unwavering dedication to his family were the cornerstones of his existence, and it is these attributes that we...
Robert O'Brien
May 10, 2025
Robert F. O'Brien, Jr 59, died Saturday, May 10, 2025, at Umass Medical Center in Worcester after an illness.
He leaves his wife, Gabriele (Firmbach) O'Brien, his mother, Violet (Loader) Hurtubise and his loving step-father, Robert Hurtubise, his children, Cassandra DiGiulio and her husband Michael, Heidi O'Brien, and Megan O'Brien,10 grandchildren, Bobbie Lee Bottom, and her fiance, Dylan Fuller, Lorenzo DiGiulio,...
Lois Gronlund
May 6, 2025
Lois V. (Gustafson) Gronlund, 96, of Gardner, died peacefully Tuesday, May 6th, 2025 in her home, following a brief illness.
Lois was born in Gardner on April 4, 1929, the daughter of the late Harold and Elizabeth (Ainsworth) Gustafson. She lived in Gardner her entire life. She graduated from Gardner High School with the class of 1947. Lois was employed by...
Carol Ann Flagg
May 5, 2025
Carol Ann Flagg (LeBlanc) 1940-2025
Carol, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on May 5, 2025, at the age of 85. She was born in Fitchburg, MA on February 13, 1940. Carol was known for her kindness, thoughtfulness, love for her children and family.
Carol dedicated her life to her family, always a listening...
Myles W. Bosworth
May 2, 2025
Myles W. Bosworth, 97, died Friday, May 2, 2025, at his home with his loving wife Dorothy (Plouffe) Bosworth by his side. He leaves his children, Robert Bosworth, daughter-in-law Carol Bosworth, Lucinda Priest, son-in-law David R. Priest, Lana Fred, son-in-law Michael Fred, and Gary Bosworth. He leaves behind three grandchildren, David M. Priest, Sara Priest Consalvo, and Scott Bosworth. He...
Norman (Sam) A, Roberts
May 1, 2025
Norman (Sam) A. Roberts, 90, died Thursday, May 1, 2025, at Broadview Assisted Living after an illness.
He leaves his wife of 73 years, Janet M. (Charlonne) Roberts, five children, Steven Roberts, Alan Roberts, Mary-Lou Roberts, Janeal Shepard and Melissa Littlefield, as well as their significant others; four grandchildren, Nathan Roberts, Ryan Roberts, Morgan Lawton, and Cari Moriarity; six great-grandchildren, Walter,...
Melvin Metzger
Apr 29, 2025
Melvin A. Metzger, of Winchendon, MA, passed away from natural causes on April 29, 2025, at the age of 93. Born and raised in Baltimore, MD, he was one of seven children of the late Gilbert Metzger and Myrtle (Spurrier) Metzger.
As soon as he was old enough, Melvin eagerly enlisted in the U.S. Army. He served for three and a...
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