Obituaries
Edwin O. Lahikainen
Apr 8, 2010
GARDNER - Edwin O. "Ed" Lahikainen, 85, of 31 Lennon Street, Gardner joined his Saviour Thursday morning, April 8th. He was born in Gardner on February 20,1925, the son of the late Henry and Matilda (Lavonen) Lahikainen and lived here most of his life. He returned to Gardner in 2008 after living in Munroe, Maine for 11 years. Ed...
Jarrud M. McWilliams
Apr 6, 2010
GARDNER - Jarrud M. McWilliams, 31, of 52 South Main Street Apt. 6, Gardner, formerly of Leominster, died unexpectedly Tuesday, April 6th at his residence. He was born in Pittsburgh, PA on December 15,1978, the son of Frank M. and Christine (Mancu) McWilliams of Leominster and graduated from Leominster High School in 1997. He later attended Bridgewater College. Jarrud...
John J. Michalski
Mar 28, 2010
TEMPLETON - John J. Michalski, 85, born November 27,1924, formerly of 299 Patriots Road, Templeton, a retired newspaper executive, died Sunday, March 28th in the Edith Nourse Rogers VA Hospital, Bedford. His wife, Mildred (Young) Michalski, died in 1995. He leaves a sister, Regina (Michalski) Budzik of Charlestown, NH and other relatives. He was born in Gardner, the son...
Donald C. Cormier
Mar 24, 2010
WINCHENDON - Donald C. Cormier, 64, entered into the arms of his Lord and Savior unexpectedly on Wednesday, March 24th, at the home of his daughter, Robin, with whom he lived. He was born in Leominster on October 15,1945, the son of the late Oliver and Emily M. (Gionet) Cormier of Leominster. He was predeceased by his beloved wife...
Guy Andre Savoie
Mar 21, 2010
WINCHENDON - Guy Andre Savoie, 53, of 14 Brooks Road, Winchendon, died unexpectedly at his residence Sunday evening, March 21st. He was born in Richibucto, New Brunswick, Canada on January 7,1957, the son of Melina (Gallant) Savoie-Desaulniers of Templeton and the late Clarence Savoie and had lived in Winchendon for ten years, after living in Gardner for many years....
Albert W. Mignault
Mar 20, 2010
TEMPLETON - Albert W. Mignault, 71, of 16 Pheasant Lane Templeton, died peacefully Saturday evening, March 20th, at his residence, after a courageous battle with cancer. He spent his final days at home, surrounded by friends and loved ones. He was born in Hingham, MA. on October 21, 1938, the son of the late Albert and Myrtle (Sullivan) Mignault...
Beverly R. (Butkiewicz) Harris
Mar 16, 2010
GARDNER - Beverly Rose (Butkiewicz) Harris, 65, of 194 Central Street, Gardner, died peacefully Tuesday morning, March 16th in Heywood Hospital, Gardner. She was born in Greenfield on November 9,1944, the daughter of Lucille A. (Lovett) Butkiewicz of Gardner and the later Felix Butkiewicz, and was a resident of Gardner for most of her life. Beverly worked for many...
Marshall M. Martin
Mar 14, 2010
WINCHENDON - Marshall M. Martin, 92, of 335 Elmwood Road, Winchendon, died peacefully Sunday afternoon, March 14th in the Legend Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation, Gardner, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Winchendon on January 12,1918, the son of the late Alfred J. and Anastasia (Menard) Martin and was a lifelong resident of Winchendon. Marshall was...

Stephen Sellman
Mar 14, 2010
TEMPLETON - Stephen Sellman, 61, of 212 Freight Shed Road, Baldwinville, died peacefully Sunday morning, March 14th, at his residence. Steve was born in Long Island, New York on October 4,1948, the son of the late Billie Jenkins and John E. Sellman, and had been a resident of the Templeton Developmental Center in Baldwinville for many years. During his...
Florence R. (Lavallee) Renaud
Mar 14, 2010
LEOMINSTER - Florence R. (Lavallee) Renaud, 86, of 130 North Main Street, Leominster, died peacefully Sunday morning, March 14th, surrounded by her loving family in HealthAlliance Hospital, Leominster Campus. She was born in Indian Orchard, MA on June 23,1923, the daughter of the late Achille and Eva (Guay) Lavallee and had lived in Leominster for over 50 years. Florence...
Joel T. Powers
Mar 7, 2010
WINCHENDON - Joel T. Powers, 25, of 16 Northern Heights Drive, Winchendon, died Sunday evening, March 7th in Winchendon from injuries suffered in a motor vehicle accident. He was born in Warwick, RI on November 15,1984 and had lived in Winchendon for 7 years. Joel worked as a registered nurse at Heywood Hospital in Gardner for one year. He...

Ruth M. (McNeil) Ready
Mar 2, 2010
WINCHENDON - Ruth M. (McNeil) Ready, 89, of 547 Central Street, Winchendon, died peacefully Tuesday afternoon, March 2nd in Wachusett Manor Nursing Home, Gardner. She was born in Worcester on May 28,1920, the daughter of the late William O. and M. Sarah (Trottier) McNeil and had lived in Winchendon for most of her life. Ruth had worked as a...

Richard E. Bassette
Feb 27, 2010
DANBURY, CT - Richard E. Bassette, 60, of 40 Williams Street, Danbury, CT, formerly of Winchendon, died Saturday afternoon, February 27th in Danbury Hospital, Danbury, CT. He was born in Fitchburg on June 22,1949, the son of the late Earl Richard and Gloria H. (Loomis) Bassette and had lived in Danbury for many years. Richard worked as a personnel...
Henry N. Goewey
Feb 25, 2010
WINCHENDON - Henry N. Goewey, 79, of 115 Baldwinville State Road, Winchendon, died peacefully Thursday morning, February 25th at his residence, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Orange on July 21,1930, the son of the late David A. and Viola D. (Oates) Goewey and had lived in Winchendon for many years. Henry had worked at Union...

Pauline Betty (Kiritsy) Stevens
Feb 25, 2010
FITZWILLIAM, NH - Pauline Betty (Kiritsy) Stevens, 59, of Fitzwilliam, N.H., passed away Thursday, Feb. 25, 2010 in Heywood Hospital, Gardner, with her family by her bedside, following a courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Concord, N.H on March 27, 1950, growing up in Seymour, CT, where she attended school and went on to Middlesex Memorial Hospital...
Alice M. (Tuck) Creamer
Feb 23, 2010
ASHBURNHAM - Alice M. (Tuck) Creamer, 94, of 547 Central Street, Winchendon and a former long-time resident of South Ashburnham, died peacefully Tuesday morning, February 23rd in Wachusett Manor Nursing Home, Gardner. She was born in Bangor, Maine on June 13,1915, the daughter of the late William and Grace (McAlpine) Tuck and had lived in South Ashburnham for many...
Robert F. Johnson Sr.
Feb 19, 2010
TEMPLETON - Robert F. "Bob" Johnson, Sr., 73, of 99 Bridge Street, Baldwinville, died peacefully Friday evening, February 19th in Wachusett Manor Nursing Home, Gardner, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Winchendon on August 2,1936, the son of the late John F. and Annabelle (Gilson) Johnson and had lived in Baldwinville for 15 years. Bob was...
Shirley V. (Nutting) Danils
Feb 16, 2010
GARDNER - Shirley V. (Nutting) Danils, 79, of 27 A Street, Gardner, died peacefully Tuesday morning, February 16th in Heywood Hospital, Gardner. She was born in Gardner on December 15,1930, the youngest child of the late Elmer and Florence (Gray) Nutting and was a lifelong resident of Gardner. Shirley was a 1948 graduate of Gardner High School and worked...
Mark W. Adamson
Feb 14, 2010
GARDNER - Mark W. Adamson, 53, of 552 West Street, Gardner died unexpectedly Sunday morning, February 14th in Heywood Hospital, Gardner. He was born in Gardner on February 27,1956, the son of Annette M. (Dion) Adamson of Gardner and the late Warren I. Adamson and was a lifelong resident of Gardner. Mark was a 1974 graduate of Gardner High...
Lillian E. (Marquis) Diotalevi
Feb 4, 2010
WINCHENDON - Lillian E. (Marquis) Diotalevi, 87, of 28 Emerald Street, Winchendon, died peacefully Thursday afternoon, February 4th in UMASS Memorial Medical Center, 55 Lake Avenue North, Worcester. She was born in Winchendon on December 10,1922, the oldest of nine children of William J. and Gertrude L. (Lambert) Marquis and was a lifelong resident of Winchendon. Lillian worked as...