Obituaries

Kathleen O'Brien

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

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

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

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...

Daniel DeMary

Daniel DeMary

Jun 9, 2023

Winchendon-Daniel Demary, 73, died Friday, June 9, 2023, at his home after an illness. He was the husband of the late Mary (Lopez) Demary. Daniel leaves two sons, Damin Demary, with whom he lived, and Keith Demary of Orlando, FL; grandchildren, Dylan Demary, Devin Demary and; one brother, Franky Demary of FL; one sister, Christine Rivera of FL and many nieces and...

Amy L. Farnsworth

Amy L. Farnsworth

Jun 9, 2023

WINCHENDON – Amy L. Farnsworth, 53, of Winchendon, died unexpectedly at home Friday, June 9, 2023.   She was born in Gardner on July 18, 1969, daughter of the late Charles D. “Dave” and Candace (Piper) Couture and was a lifelong resident of Winchendon.  Amy was a graduate of Murdock High School. Amy had worked as a store manager for...

Patricia C. (Hetu) "Bailey" Richards

Patricia C. (Hetu) "Bailey" Richards

Jun 7, 2023

Winchendon-Patricia C. (Hetu) "Bailey" Richards, 84, died June 7, 2023, at St. Vincent Hospital after an illness. She was the wife of the late, Robert Bailey and the late, James Richards. She leaves two granddaughters, Jennifer Dixon and Renee Bailey, both of New Hampshire; several great-grandchildren; two sisters, Evelyn Brezniak of Cherry Valley, and Gloria Brisben of Elwood, IN; and several nieces...

Stacie L (Hughes) Bergeron

Stacie L (Hughes) Bergeron

Jun 7, 2023

Winchendon-Stacie L. (Hughes) Bergeron, 56, died Wednesday, June 7, 2023, after a battle with MS.She leaves her husband Robert K. Bergeron; her parents, Albert "Roy" and Gloria (Cowling) Hughes of Westminster; two brothers, Scott Hughes and his fiancée, Maggie Corini of Westerly, RI, and Mitchell Hughes and his wife, Andrea, of Barre; nieces and nephews, Zachary Hughes and his wife,...

Betty Boisvert

Betty Boisvert

Jun 3, 2023

 

Winchendon-Betty Ann (Christian) Boisvert, 84, passed away peacefully during the night lying next to herhusband Richard Saturday, June 3, 2023, at Alliance Health at Baldwinville .She leaves her husband of 66 years, Richard T. Boisvert, Sr; three children, Richard T. Boisvert, Jr ofGardner, Sharon Boisvert of Winchendon, and Darin Boisvert, and his wife Christine of Westminster,Betty loved being visited...

Juliette D. Floria

Juliette D. Floria

Jun 1, 2023

 

WINCHENDON – Juliette D. (St. Pierre) “DeeDee” Floria, 95, of Winchendon, died peacefully Thursday, June 1, 2023 in Gardner Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, with her family at her side.

She was born in Winchendon on February 5, 1928, daughter of the late Francois X. and Sarah G. (Berard) St. Pierre and was a resident of Winchendon and Rindge, NH...

George P. Paul

George P. Paul

May 31, 2023

 

TEMPLETON – George P. Paul, 85, of Templeton, died peacefully Wednesday, May 31, 2023 at his residence, with his family at his side.

He was born in Lancaster, MA on May 3, 1938, son of the late Alfred and Mary Ann (Draleau) Paul and was a resident of Templeton for most of his life.

George had worked as a...

Richard A. Brackett

Richard A. Brackett

May 30, 2023

 

FITZWILLIAM, NH – Richard A. Brackett, 85, of Fitzwilliam, died peacefully Tuesday, May 30, 2023 in Jaffrey Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, with his family at his side.

He was born in Fitchburg on June 1, 1937, son of the late Howard and Evelyn (Harper) Brackett.  He grew up in Ashburnham and was a 1955 graduate of Fitchburg High School. ...

Jeannette L. Ricord

Jeannette L. Ricord

May 29, 2023

 

GARDNER – Jeannette L. (Morin) Ricord, 80, of Gardner, died peacefully Monday, May 29, 2023 in Heywood Hospital, Gardner.

She was born in Gardner on September 23, 1942, daughter of the late Roland and Evelyn (Laplante) Morin and was a 1960 graduate of Gardner High School.

Jeannette worked many years ago at the former Heywood Wakefield Furniture Company and...

Jamie L. Jean

Jamie L. Jean

May 26, 2023

 

WINCHENDON – Jamie L. Jean, 40, of Winchendon died unexpectedly Friday, May 26, 2023 in Heywood Hospital, Gardner.

He was born in Gardner on July 22, 1982, son of Barry P. and Deborah (Warner) Jean of Winchendon and was a lifelong resident of Winchendon.  Jamie had worked at Tire Warehouse in Gardner and had also worked for his uncle’s...

Jeannette M. Mossman

Jeannette M. Mossman

May 21, 2023

 

GARDNER – Jeannette M. (Morin) Mossman, 82, of Gardner, died Sunday, May 21, 2023.

She was born in Winchendon on April 20, 1941, daughter of the late Bertell M. and Marcelle M. (Duval) Morin and was a 1959 graduate of Murdock High School.  Jeannette lived in Winchendon until the age of 50 and then moved to Gardner.

Jeannette worked...

Delma M. Goguen

Delma M. Goguen

May 20, 2023

 

GARDNER – Delma M. (Jaillet) Goguen, 89, of Gardner, died peacefully Saturday, May 20, 2023 in Alliance Health at Baldwinville, with her family at her side.

She was born in Gardner on December 12, 1933, daughter of the late Henry and Madeleine (Allain) Jaillet and was a lifelong resident of Gardner.

Delma had worked at the Barre Mill in...

Lillian A. Diehl

Lillian A. Diehl

May 20, 2023

 

Lillian A. (Hall) Diehl, of Danvers, MA, formerly of Winchendon, passed away peacefully on May 20th with her family at her side.  She was the devoted wife of the late Ralph G. Diehl Jr.  Born in Winchendon, MA on May 16, 1927, Lillian was the daughter of the late Thera M. (Goddard) Hall and Everett W. Hall.  She had...

Rochelle A. Doody

Rochelle A. Doody

May 19, 2023

 

WINCHENDON – Rochelle A. (Vaine) Doody, 86, of Winchendon, died peacefully Friday, May 19, 2023 in Alliance Health at Baldwinville.

She was born in Winchendon on April 8, 1937, daughter of the late Ovila and Ruth G. (Bushey) Vaine and was a 1955 graduate of Murdock High School.  Rochelle was a lifelong resident of Winchendon.

Rochelle had worked for...

Paul A. Cochran

Paul A. Cochran

May 18, 2023

 

WINCHENDON- Paul A. Cochran, 91, of Winchendon, passed peacefully after a long illness at his home, Thursday evening May 18, 2023, with his family by his side.

He was born in Winchendon on July 10, 1931, son of the late Roger W.  and Olive V.(Graton) Cochran and was a graduate of Murdock High School class of 1949. Paul was...

John R. Johansson

John R. Johansson

May 13, 2023

 

LEOMINSTER – John R. “Jack” Johansson, 90, of Leominster, died peacefully Saturday, May 13, 2023 in Gardner Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, after a period of declining health.

He was born in Leominster on September 12, 1932, the son of the late Sigfrid and Judith H. (Ekstrom) Johansson, and was a resident of Leominster for most of his life.  Jack graduated...