Obituaries
Elizabeth L Brehio
Oct 29, 2022
WINCHENDON – Elizabeth L. “Betty” Brehio, 99, of Winchendon, died peacefully Saturday, October 29, 2022 in Alliance Health at Baldwinville, with her family at her side.
She was born in Winchendon on September 11, 1923, daughter of the late John and Rose (Bastille) Brehio and was a lifelong resident of Winchendon.
Betty leaves 17 nieces and nephews, most of...
Catherine A Caisse
Oct 27, 2022
TEMPLETON: Catherine A. (Hansen) Caisse, 88, of Baldwinville, died peacefully Thursday afternoon, October 27, 2022 in Alliance Health at Baldwinville, with her family at her side.
She was born in Bethel, VT on August 6, 1934, daughter of the late William A. and Marion E. (Davis) Hansen and moved to this area at a young age. Cathie graduated from...
Ann L. Erickson
Oct 24, 2022
Gardner-Ann L. (Nord) Erickson, 92, died Monday, October 24, 2022, at Wachusett Manor after an illness.
She was the wife of the late Walter Erickson.She leaves one son, Dana A. Erickson, and his wife Paula of Phillipston; two granddaughters, Larissa A. Erickson of Athol and Krista C. Erickson of Providence, RI.
Ann is predeceased by a daughter, Sandra A. Erickson;...
Eljeanne M. LeClair
Oct 15, 2022
Winchendon - Eljeanne M. (Bourn) LeClair 79, died Saturday, October 15, 2022 at Heywood Hospital.
She leaves her husband, Ray LeClair; two daughters, Denise Roberts and her husband Peter of Rindge, NH and Cindy LeBlanc and her husband Robert of Baldwinville; one son, James LeClair of Winchendon; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased...
May Riedel
Oct 13, 2022
Mary "May" (LeBlanc) Riedel, 50, of Winchendon, passed away far too soon, October13, 2022, with her husband by her side, after a long illness. She leaves her husband, Jason Riedel; two daughters, Samantha Rousseau andgrandson Dakota of Gardner and Tyler Rousseau of Gardner; her father, ErnestLeBlanc of Fitchburg; her mother, Adeline (D’Ambroise) Lolli of Fitchburg; one sister,Anne Dewey and her husband...
Deborah Ferrante
Oct 12, 2022
Royalston-Deborah Hope (Gammell) Ferrante, 67, died at her home on Wednesday, October 12, 2022.
She leaves her husband, Gaetano “Guy” Ferrante; three sons, Ernest Bennett of NC, Timmy Bennett of NC and Brian Cordio of FL: one granddaughter Lillia; two brothers, Richard Gammell of Templeton and Charles “Chuck” Sandberg of Leominster; three sisters, Shirley Roy and her husband Paul...
Arline L Tenney
Oct 12, 2022
WINCHENDON – Arline L. (Maliska) Tenney, 86, of Winchendon, died peacefully Wednesday afternoon, October 12, 2022 in UMASS Memorial Medical Center, University Campus, Worcester, with her family at her side.
She was born in Winchendon on June 23, 1936, daughter of the late Anthony and Florence (Gauthier) Maliska and was a lifelong resident of Winchendon. Arline graduate from Murdock...
Elizabeth M. "Betty" Smith
Oct 10, 2022
Elizabeth M. “Betty” Smith, 95 of Winchendon passed peacefully on October 10, 2022 with her loving family by her side. Betty was born on September 23, 1927 in Lawrence, MA and was the daughter of V. Russell and Rose (O’Neill) Murphy.
Betty married her beloved husband John J. Smith, Sr. “Jack” in 1950 and they moved to Winchendon where...
Debra Jean Bourque
Oct 9, 2022
Winchendon-Debra Jean Bourque, 31, died at her home on October 9, 2022 after a long battle with MS.
She leaves her mother, Paulette (Walker) Bourque of Winchendon; her father, Alex Bourque of Berlin, NH; one sister, Ashley Bourque of Winchendon; two brothers, Andrew Fadden and Payton Riff both of NH and one niece Kayden Rodriguez of Winchendon.
She was born...
Frederick C. Smith
Oct 6, 2022
GARDNER – Frederick C. Smith, 85, of Gardner, died Thursday, October 6, 2022 after a brief illness.
He was born in Baldwinville on September 29, 1937, son of the late Kenneth and Elsie (Turgiss) Smith and lived most of his life in Gardner.
Fred leaves his beloved wife of 65 years and high school sweetheart Alda E. (Moschan) Smith;...
Dennis J. Benjamin
Oct 5, 2022
WINCHENDON – Dennis J. Benjamin, 79, of Winchendon, died unexpectedly at home Wednesday, October 5, 2022.
Born in Fitchburg on October 29, 1942, he was the son of the late Joseph and Rita (Dignard) Benjamin and had been a resident of Winchendon for many years. Dennis was a graduate of Narragansett Regional High School, Worcester Junior College and Clark...
DJ Smith
Oct 3, 2022
Winchendon-DJ Smith, 32, died Monday, October 3, 2022 in Winchendon. He leaves his wife, Kayla K. (Blanchette) Smith; a daughter, Lisa Smith; two sons, Luke Smith and Lincoln Smith all of Winchendon; his mother, Barbara Collins-Smith of Gardner; two sisters, Tricia Rogers of NY, Katelynn Smith of Baldwinville; and two brothers, Eric Smith of Winchendon and Kevin Smith of Minnesota; five...
Mark "Woody" Woodard
Oct 3, 2022
Winchendon- Mark S. “Woody” Woodard, 67, died Monday, October 3, 2022 peacefully at home.
He was born in Gardner, MA on July 17, 1955, a son of the late Ralph Woodard and Virginia (Dushion) Woodard.
Mark grew up in Winchendon, MA and Orange, MA, he graduated from Murdock High School with the Class of 1973.
Mark worked at the Templeton...
Margarita M. Lamorie
Oct 2, 2022
Winchendon-Margarita M. Lamorie, 85, died Sunday, October 2, 2022 at Heywood Hospital after an illness.
She was the wife of the late Marshall E. Lamorie, who died on July 8, 2009.
Margarita leaves two sons, Carlito Marcial in Las Vegas Nevada and Antonio Marcial and his wife Lilibeth of Winchendon; two daughters, Pacita Javien and her husband Marcelo...
Mary E. Dumont
Sep 23, 2022
Ellenton, FL and formerly of Winchendon-Mary E (O’Malley) Dumont, 89, died peacefully Friday, September 23, 2022 at her home surrounded by her family.
She leaves her loving husband of over 30 years to Ronald E. Dumont; three daughters, Cindy May and her husband Gordan of Ellenton, Fl, Karen Denehy and her partner Caroline Bloodworth of St. Petersburg, FL; Terri...
Elmina M. Lawrence
Sep 22, 2022
WINCHENDON - M. Elmina (Duguay) Lawrence, 97, died Thursday, September 22, 2022 at UMass Medical Center, in Worcester.
She was the wife of 65 years to the late William P. Lawrence, Sr who died in 2012.
She leaves three children, Susan A. Jansson and her husband Jeremy of Westminster, Steven L. Lawrence of Orlando, FL and Cynthia A....
Doris Lafreniere
Sep 22, 2022
WINCHENDON - Doris A. (McAllister) Lafreniere,86, died Thursday, September 22, 2022 at Leominster Crossing in Leominster.
She was born in Winchendon on June 13, 1936, a daughter of the late Freddie McAllister and Josephine (Mello)McAllister.
Doris graduated from Murdock High School with the Class of 1954. She was employed in the Cafeteria at Toy Town Elementary for many years.
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Felicia Marie Bell
Sep 18, 2022
Winchendon-Felicia Marie Bell, 30, died Sunday, September 18, 2022 at her home after a long battle with renal failure. Her family is devastated and shocked by the loss of Felicia. She was born on October 16, 1991 in Leominster to Cheryl Eddy and Timothy Randall.
After obtaining her GED, Felicia became a CNA and PCA until her health declined.
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John Phillip Cyganiewicz
Sep 18, 2022
Winchendon-John Phillip Cyganiewicz, 82, died Sunday, September 18, 2022 at his home after an illness.
He leaves his wife, Esther (Wedge) Cyganiewicz; his children, Brenda Gallant and her husband Leo of Gardner, Scott Cyganiewicz and his wife Suzette of Gardner, John Cyganiewicz and and his wife, Sumaya of Winchendon, Timothy Cyganiewicz of Gardner and Catherine Leslie and her husband...
Shirley Evelyn Allia
Sep 17, 2022
Winchendon- Shirley Evelyn (Rochon) Allia, 69, died Saturday, September 17, 2022 at her home with her family at her side.
She was born in Waltham on June 21, 1953, a daughter of the late Harry Palmer and June Rochon. Shirley went to Waltham High School. She worked as a sales associate for Walmart for over 15 years.
Her family...