Obituaries
Theodore L Higgins
Apr 23, 2025
Winchendon-Theodore L. Higgins, 85, died Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at his home.
He was the husband of the late Sandra A. (Lapoint) Higgins, who died in 2018.
Theodore was born in Winchendon on September 7, 1939, a son of the late William B. Sr. and Sylvia B. (Walkana) Higgins. He was a graduate of Tempelton High School.
He worked as a press set...
Peter J. Kraniak
Apr 19, 2025
Peter J. Kraniak May 16, 1941 – April 19, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Peter J. Kraniak, 83, a beloved son, brother, uncle, teacher, veteran, and friend. Peter passed away on April 19, 2025.
Born in Rockville Centre, NY, on May 16, 1941, Peter was raised in Hempstead, New York. He attended Our Lady of Loretto Catholic School...
Patrick Cosentino
Apr 15, 2025
Patrick F. Cosentino, 82, died on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at Mass General Hospital after an illness.
Born on October 1, 1942, in Templeton, son of the late William and Nellie (Bettey) Cosentino. He lived in Templeton, Gardner, and Winchendon all his life.
Pat served in the US Navy from 1960-1963 and was trained in mechanics which began a lifelong past-time that...
Mary Alice Anderson
Apr 7, 2025
Mary Alice Anderson (née L’Etoile), 77, passed away peacefully on April 7, 2025, in Winchendon, Massachusetts. Born on February 18, 1948, in Southbridge, Massachusetts, she lived a life marked by compassion, dedication, and a vibrant spirit that touched all who knew her.
Mary Alice graduated from Murdock High School in 1966 and later pursued her passion for nursing by enrolling in...
Donna L Parkhurst
Apr 7, 2025
Donna Lee (Pierce) Parkhurst, 82, was born on October 4, 1942, and died on April 7, 2025.
She was the wife of 57 years to the late Bert W. Parkhurst, who died on August 2016.
She was born in Winchendon and was the daughter of the late Merle and Melvina (Parks) Pierce.
Donna is survived by two sons, Kevin, Randy and one daughter,...
Claudette Plante
Mar 30, 2025
Claudette Plante, born on September 14th, 1938 in Greenville, New Hampshire, peacefully passed away on March 30th, 2025 after a long illness. She was a long-time resident of Winchendon. Claudette was known for her creative spirit, often expressed through her love of crafting and cake decorating. She found joy in reading books and the Sunday newspaper, along with solving crossword...
Wilma A. Eddy
Mar 28, 2025
Wilma Kusch Eddy passed away peacefully on March 28, 2025. Wilma entered this world in Nasonworth, New Brunswick, Canada, on February 15, 1931. She grew up in Gardner , Massachusetts under the loving care of her parents, Earle Howlett Corey and Lois Mae Morgan Corey.
Wilma lived and worked briefly in Boston, Massachusetts, before moving to Saugus, Massachusetts, after marrying the...
Betty J Blodgett
Mar 26, 2025
Betty J. (Sibley) Blodgett, 83, died Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at her home with her family at her side.
She was the wife of the late Richard V. Blodgett, Sr.
Betty was born in Winchendon on August 30, 1941, a daughter of the late Robert and Dorothy (Brow) Sibley. She was a 1959 graduate of Murdock High School. She worked in various...
Margaret Elizabeth Snyder
Mar 24, 2025
With deepness of heart, the family of Margaret Elizabeth Snyder, “Peg,” announce her peaceful passing on March 24, 2025, only three short days after celebrating her 92nd birthday. She was born in Baldwinville, Massachusetts on March 21, 1933, to John and Lillian Fitzpatrick. She carried with her a spirit of resilience and dedication that never waned. She made her home...
Michael J. Goss
Mar 19, 2025
Michael J. Goss, fondly known as Mike, was born on October 25, 1961, in Fitchburg, Massachusetts. He was a man of resilience, strength, and unwavering kindness, reminiscent of Aesop's quote, "No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted." Despite being a head trauma victim, he remained gentle and sweet throughout his life, inspiring all those who crossed...
Karla J. Cloutier
Mar 19, 2025
Well, hello there, I'm Karla Cloutier, also known to many as Ma, Mamma, Mamma Dukes, KayKay, and MiMi. I've always been a thrill-seeker, I've embarked on my final adventure on March 19, 2025. I was born in the humble town of Gardner, MA on June 23, 1968, and I've called Winchendon, Massachusetts my home. I've lived a resilient life, full...
Wayne Z. Maliska
Mar 17, 2025
Wayne Z. Maliska, 85, of Fort Lauderdale, FL., passed away on Monday, March 17, 2025. He was born in Winchendon, MA, on March 26, 1939, the son of the late Zigmund and Irene G. (Houle) Maliksa.
He grew up in Winchendon and graduated in 1957 from Murdock High School, where he was president of his high school class for four years....
Nancy Ann Bergeron
Mar 15, 2025
Nancy A. Bergeron, a loving and spirited soul born on January 16, 1936, in Charlotte, North Carolina, departed her earthly life on March 15, 2025, leaving a legacy rich in family warmth, generosity, and dedication. Nancy’s light sparkled brightly and she had the biggest heart. She was a homemaker who loved cooking for her family, especially at the holidays. Her...
Theresa N Beauvais
Mar 8, 2025
Theresa N. (Lebel) Beauvais, 96, of Winchendon, MA, passed on March 8, 2025. Born in Millbury, MA, on November 19, 1928, the daughter of Frank J. and Laura (Vaillancourt) Lebel. Theresa attended the Assumption School in Millbury and graduated from Millbury High School in 1947. Upon her marriage to Clifford P. Beauvais in 1947, she moved to Winchendon, MA where...
Patricia Lee Homon
Mar 1, 2025
Patricia L. Homon 84 of Winchendon, Massachusetts died peacefully on March 1, 2025, at the Broadview Assisted Living Facility.
She was born November 6, 1940, a daughter of the late Everisto and Eva (Diotalevi) Dellasanta. She was a 1958 graduate of Murdock High School and was known to many as “The Classy Lady” and “Matriarch of the Dellasanta family”. Patricia was...
Marjorie Claire Deline
Mar 1, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Marjorie “Marge” Claire Deline, 89, of Winchendon. Marge died peacefully Saturday, March 1, 2025, in the Baldwinville Nursing Home, Baldwinville, MA, after a period of declining health.
Born in Winchendon on February 17, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Maurice “Robert” and Mary (Johnson) Webb. She graduated from...
Martin Paul Paine
Feb 25, 2025
Martin (Marty) P. Paine, 68, of Royalston, left this world peacefully in his sleep at his home. He was the son of Barbara A (Lawrence) and Richard S Paine Sr.
He leaves behind his children Robert Paine, his wife Brandy Anderson of Winchendon, Jeanne Leger of Winchendon, Rebecca Paine and her husband Derek Freeman of Templeton. His grandchildren Tyler, Colton, and...
Joseph A. "Marcel" Rouleau
Feb 25, 2025
Joseph A. "Marcel" Rouleau, was born in Gardner, on March 1, 1931. Passed peacefully at Broadview Assisted Living in Winchendon, on February 25, 2025, with his family at his side at the age of 93.
His father was Joseph Lionel Rouleau born in Quebec, Canada, and his mother was Hermance (Houde) Rouleau born in New Brunswick, Canada. Both moved to Gardner,...
Patricia M. Billger
Feb 24, 2025
Life of Patty Billger
Patricia "Patty" Maureen (Hickey) Billger, 78, resident of Rindge, NH and beloved member of Monadnock Baptist Church was promoted to Heaven while surrounded by her loving family on Monday, February 24th, after an advanced cancer diagnosis.
Patty was born July 21, 1946 in Fitchburg, Massachusetts at Lucy Helen Hospital. She was the daughter of the late William R....
Loretta A Charlonne
Feb 20, 2025
Loretta A. (Bulger) Charlonne, 87, passed away suddenly Thursday, February 21, 2025, in her home.
She is predeceased by her husband Francis "Bob" Charlonne who died in 2018, just shy of their 60th anniversary.
Loretta was born in Winchendon to Joseph Bulger, Sr and AnnaBelle (Plouffe).
She leaves her two daughters, Dawn Luhtjarv, and Diana LaPlante, and her husband John and one son,...
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