Obituaries
Bradley Ernest Lehtonen
Aug 31, 2023
Bradley Ernest Lehtonen, also known as Brad, passed away peacefully on August 31, 2023, at the age of 80. Born on July 1, 1943, in Fitchburg, MA, he resided in Templeton, Massachusetts. He was a cherished son to his late parents, Ernest and Valma Lehtonen, and a devoted husband to his late wife, Glenna Lehtonen, whom he married on...
Richard T Boisvert
Aug 29, 2023
Winchendon-Richard T. Boisvert, Sr. 85, died Tuesday, August 29, 2023, at Alliance at Baldwinville after an illness. He was the husband of 66 years to the late Betty Ann (Christian) Boisvert, who died on June 3, 2023. He leaves his three children, Richard T. Boisvert, Jr. of Gardner, Sharon Boisvert of Winchendon, and Darin Boisvert and his wife Christine of Westminster...
Kenneth Joseph Banas
Aug 26, 2023
Kenneth Joseph Banas, known as Ken, passed away peacefully on August 26, 2023, at the age of 81. Born on March 16, 1942, in Adams, Massachusetts. Ken lived most of his years in Templeton, Massachusetts, however in late 2022 he was admitted to the Applewood Home for Elders in Athol. Ken previously lived in Adams and Cheshire.
Ken was...
Kenneth A Lovell
Aug 20, 2023
TEMPLETON - Kenneth A. Lovell, 89, passed away Sunday, August 20, 2023 at Alliance Health at Baldwinville.
Kenneth was born on October 27, 1933, in Putney, Vt, the son of the late Clarence and Alberta (Hall) Lovell. He grew up in Templeton on a farm on South Rd and has resided in Templeton all his life. He attended schools...
Jeffrey Alan Girouard
Aug 13, 2023
Gardner- Jeffrey Alan Girouard, 61, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 13, 2023, at Fitchburg Healthcare after an illness.He leaves his wife, Kathaleen (Wilder) Girouard; his mother Arlene Josephine (Jazakewicz) Girouard of Gardner, two daughters, Stephanie Girouard and her fiance James Roncarati of Westfield, MA, Jennifer Girouard of Phillipston, Jessica Tervo and significant other Jeremy Hart of Winchendon, Amy Allen...
Patricia Esther Fothergill
Aug 10, 2023
Patricia Esther Fothergill née Batchelder of Gardner, MA lost her battle with cancer Thursday, August 10, 2023 surrounded by family. She was 68 years old. She leaves behind a sister Lorraine Metzger, daughters Cheryl Wooster and Malinda Fothergill, a niece Amy Doucette, grandchildren Amber, Lucy, Zoe and Charlie, along with many nieces and nephews.
Patricia enjoyed spending time with...
Barbara L. Worn
Aug 9, 2023
Winchendon-Barbara L. (Finn) Worn, 73, died Wednesday, August 9, 2023, at Heywood Hospital after an illness. She was the wife of 51 years to the late Michael M. Worn.Barbara leaves her four children, Daniel Owen Worn, Tamatha Ann Worn, both of Winchendon; David Michael Worn of TN, and Carl William Worn and his wife Jessica of Williamstown, VT; four grandchildren, Dakota,...
Carolyn W. (Bourque) Fay
Aug 9, 2023
Bernardston-Carolyn W. (Bourque) Fay, 84, died Wednesday, August 9, 2023, at Bay State Medical Center in Springfield after an illness.
She leaves her three sons, Bruce Hietala and his wife Barbara of Winchendon, Craig Hietala and his wife Bernadette of Fitzwilliam, NH, and Glenn Belliveau and his partner Brandi Manca of Athol, six grandchildren, Michael, Alison, Mitchel, Eliesa, Madeline...
Louise A. (Herr) Brewer
Aug 9, 2023
Winchendon-Louise A. (Herr) Brewer, 92, died, Wednesday, August 9, 2023, at Alliance at Baldwinville. She was the wife of the late James W. Brewer, Sr. She leaves five sons, James W. Brewer, Jr, Michael H. Brewer, and his wife Anne, Daniel J. Brewer, Jeffrey W. Brewer, and his wife Cindy all of Winchendon, Paul L. Brewer, and his wife Zelina of Ohio;...
Humphrey Chadbourne III
Aug 8, 2023
Phillipston-Humphrey Chadbourne, III, 91, died Tuesday, August 8, 2023, at his home after an illness.He was the husband of 62 years to the late Beverly Fay (LaRose) Chadbourne.He leaves two sons, Humphrey "Butch" Chadbourne, IV, and his wife Veronica, and William Chadbourne all of Phillipston: one daughter, Valinda Kwasny, and her husband Thomas of Moosup, CT; eight grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren;...
Theresa M Racine
Aug 3, 2023
Gardner-Theresa M. (Dooley) Racine, 74, died Thursday, August 3, 2023 at Quabbin Valley Health Care in Athol after an illness. She was the wife of the late Henry A. Racine, Jr. who died in 2013.She leaves her son, Michael J. Larson of Gardner; daughter, Kelly L. Feuillet , and her husband Daemon of San Diego, CA; a step-daughter, Cherie Dery and...
Thomas J Conrad
Jul 17, 2023
Winchendon-Thomas J. Conrad, died Monday, July 17, 2023, at his home after a brief illness. He died peacefully surrounded by his family.
He was a loving father and grandfather. He leaves one daughter, Kelly Conrad of Manchester, NH; two granddaughters, Allison and Elizabeth. He was preceded by one brother, Edmund Conrad of Phillipston; two sisters, Kathleen Cameron of Fitchburg, and...
Paul A. Sweeney
Jul 10, 2023
Paul Andrew Sweeney, 59 of Rutland MA passed away unexpectedly on July 2023 with his four- legged companion Shelby by his side.
He was predeceased by his mother Doneta Leslie and his father William Dunham and his son Andrew Lafford.
Paul leaves behind his children Sara Squires, Josh Laffond, Scott Laffond, and Shyann Sweeney, along with his 7 grandchildren....
Rodney Lee Wilbur
Jun 30, 2023
Gardner-Rodney Lee Wilbur, 73, died Friday, June 30, 2023, at UMass Memorial Hospital after an illness.
He leaves his wife Victoria A. (Penzone) Wilbur; four children, Jacob Rodney Wilbur of Fitchburg, Jesse Ian Wilbur of Wareham, Jewels Marie Meskauskas of Gardner, and Rene’ Michelle Snow and her husband James of Fitchburg; six grandchildren, Sarah Mears, Jacob Rodney Wilbur, Jr, Thomas...
Theresa M. (Hurley) Paul
Jun 29, 2023
Fitchburg-Theresa M. (Hurley) Paul, 94, died Thursday, June 29, 2023, at HealthAlliance Leominster Hospital after an illness.
She was the wife of the late, Norman L. Paul.
Theresa leaves eleven children, Joanne Keenan and her husband Brian of Fitchburg, Gerald Paul and his wife Angela of NC, Dennis Paul and his wife Sue of Gardner, Stephen Paul of Fitchburg,...
John D Wagner
Jun 26, 2023
Gardner-John D. Wagner, 80, died Monday, June 26, 2023, at UMass Medical Center in Worcester after an illness.
He was born in Gardner on April 27, 1943, a son of the late Zygmond and Nellie (Petrovich) Wagner.
He leaves behind his best friend Dawnette Crosby, whom he has known for many years. Her daughter Kasie and Johnny's pride and...
Kathleen O'Brien
Jun 19, 2023
ASHBURNHAM – Kathleen “Kathy” (Maki) O’Brien, 66, of Ashburnham, died suddenly Monday, June 19, 2023 at UMASS Memorial Hospital, Worcester from injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident.
A lifelong resident of Ashburnham, Kathy graduated from Oakmont Regional High School, Class of 1974.
Kathy was a loyal, treasured employee of Gardner Savings bank, IC Federal Credit Union, Roy Brothers...
Timothy M. Sparks
Jun 15, 2023
Timothy M. Sparks, 53, of Winchendon, died Thursday, June 15, 2023.
He was born in Fitchburg on July 14, 1970 and was a 1988 graduate of St. Bernard’s High School. He later attended Ft. Lauderdale University. Tim was a resident of Winchendon for the last 21 years.
Tim worked as a pipefitter for Decco Inc. of Nashua, NH for...
Lorraine Mae (Morgan) Rossignol
Jun 9, 2023
Winchendon-Lorraine Mae (Morgan) Rossignol, 91, died Friday, June 9, 2023, at Wachusett Manor Nursing Home in Gardner after an illness.She was the wife of the late, Emilio G. Rossignol.
Lorraine leaves one son, Carey Rossignol, of Winchendon, one daughter, Bonita Robinson of Pace, FL, four grandchildren (Amanda, Adam, Brian and David), five brothers, Mickey Morgan, Gary Morgan both of CT,...
Acadia Ivy-Mae Taft
Jun 9, 2023
WINCHENDON - Acadia Ivy-Mae Taft, infant daughter of Justin Taft and Savannah Smith, died June 9, 2023 in Heywood Hospital, Gardner.
In addition to her parents, she leaves a brother, Todd Matthew Laprise of Winchendon; two sisters, Daenerys Eva Marie Morin of Winchendon and Valaria Ava Lynn Taft of Winchendon; paternal grandparents Kelly and Steven Taft of Baldwinville; maternal...
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