Obituaries

John William Norris

John William Norris

Jan 30, 2023

PHILLIPSTON-John William Norris, 79, peacefully passed away on Monday, January 30, 2023, at Heywood Hospital after an illness.

He was born in Quincy, MA on January 24, 1944 to the late George J and Edith (Rautio) Norris.

 John enjoyed time with family especially visits to his nephew Bill's home in Quincy.

John worked at the Valley Barn in...

Gloria F Moylan

Gloria F Moylan

Jan 29, 2023

 

WINCHENDON – Gloria F. (Tenney) Moylan, 88, of Winchendon, died peacefully January 29,2023 at her residence, with her family at her side.

She was born in Winchendon on August 31, 1934, the daughter of the late Reginald K and Alma (Nelson) Tenney.  Gloria lived in Winchendon her entire life.

Gloria worked as furniture worker at various furniture companies, Clapp...

Nicole Brewer

Nicole Brewer

Jan 28, 2023

 

WINCHENDON – Nicole (Boyden) Brewer, 50, of Winchendon, died peacefully Saturday, January 28, 2023 in Health Alliance Hospital, Leominster.

She was born in Berlin, Germany on August 13, 1972, daughter of Rudolph and Ruth (Kumbier) Ritter. Nicole immigrated from Germany to the United States in 1991, and she eventually settled in Winchendon for over the past decade.  A woman...

John J. Harasimowicz

John J. Harasimowicz

Jan 28, 2023

 

WINCHENDON- John J. Harasimowicz, 83, of Winchendon, died Saturday, January 28, 2023 at his residence.

He was born in Gardner on November 14, 1939, son of the late Dr. Paul P. Harasimowicz I and Helen F. (Lapnewska) Harasimowicz and was a 1957 graduate of Gardner High School.  He had been a resident of Winchendon for over 50 years.

John...

Katherine A Russell

Katherine A Russell

Jan 25, 2023

 

WINCHENDON – Katherine A. (Whalen) Russell, 82, of Winchendon, died peacefully Wednesday, January 25, 2023 in Gardner Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, with her family at her side.

She was born in Gardner on February 26, 1940, daughter of the late George and Mary (Pavlosky) Whalen and was a member of the first graduating class of Narragansett Regional High School...

Jane Marie Grant

Jane Marie Grant

Jan 24, 2023

 

Winchendon-Jane Marie (Allen) Grant, 61, died January 24, 2023, at her home after an illness. 

She was the wife of 37 years to Kenneth Grant; two sons, Jason Richard and his wife Nicole of Hooksett, NH, Steven Grant and his partner, Alicia Butterfield of Baldwinville; seven grandchildren, Pacey, Jackson, and Thomas Richard of Hooksett, NH, Nathen Grant of Winchendon,...

Bernice A Blouin

Bernice A Blouin

Jan 23, 2023

 

WINCHENDON – Bernice A. (Patenaude) Blouin, 88, of Winchendon, died peacefully Monday morning, January 23, 2023 in Alliance Health at Baldwinville.

She was born in Peterborough, NH on January 10, 1935, daughter of the late Sidney and Beatrice (Burgoine) Patenaude and was a resident of Winchendon for most of her life.

Bernice had worked many years ago as a...

Michael P. Desmarais

Michael P. Desmarais

Jan 22, 2023

 

WINCHENDON – Michael P. Desmarais, 60, of Winchendon, died unexpectedly at his residence Sunday, January 22, 2023.

He was born in Winchendon on July 29, 1962, son of the late Leo P. and Gabrielle C. (Twiss) Desmarais.  A lifelong Winchendon resident, Mike was a 1980 graduate of Murdock High School.

Mike worked at Belletetes as a woodworker for many...

Gloria Eddy

Gloria Eddy

Jan 22, 2023

 

WINCHENDON – Gloria (Clough) Eddy, 81, of Winchendon, died peacefully Sunday evening, January 22, 2023 in Alliance Health at Baldwinville.

She was born in Montague on September 16, 1941, daughter of the late Charles and Ellen (Williams) Clough and was a graduate of Pioneer Valley High School in Northfield.  She and her late husband had been residents of Winchendon...

Laurie J. (Tatro) Songer

Laurie J. (Tatro) Songer

Jan 18, 2023

Winchendon-Laurie J. (Tatro) Songer, 55, died Wednesday, January 18, 2023, at Gardner Rehab after an illness. 

She leaves two sons, Mitchell Songer-Parker of Templeton and Barry Michael Songer-Parker of New Ipswich, NH; one grandson, Kaiden Parker of Templeton; her mother, Lucille (Jacques) Tatro of Rindge, NH, two brothers Bruce Tatro and his wife Pauline of Templeton, and Dennis Tatro of...

Joseph James Brazawskis

Joseph James Brazawskis

Jan 17, 2023

Joseph James Brazawskis age 65 of 85 Woodlawn Street in Winchendon, passed awayunexpectedly at his home on Tuesday January 17th.

He was born in Gardner on December 31, 1957, Joe was the son of the late Elizabeth (Malesky) and Wytold Brazawskis.

Joe is also predeceased by his older brother John Brazawskis.

Joe is survived by his longtime...

Kenneth R Jean

Kenneth R Jean

Jan 14, 2023

Kenneth R Jean of The Villages in Florida and recently of Ashburnham MA passed away unexpectedly on January 14, 2023.

Born on March 27, 1956 Ken spent his early years growing up in Manchester NH where he attended Central High School. Even though he had an "only son” exemption, he chose to enlist in the US Air Force. He...

Dorothy L Anderson

Dorothy L Anderson

Jan 14, 2023

 

WINCHENDON – Dorothy L. Anderson, 87, of Winchendon, died peacefully Saturday, January 14, 2023 in Alliance Health at Baldwinville.

She was born in Ashburnham on June 7, 1935, daughter of the late Martin and Elsie (Guy) Anderson and lived in the Winchendon area for most of her life.

Dorothy enjoyed the friendships and socialization at the Winchendon Senior Center. ...

Charles Murray

Charles Murray

Jan 13, 2023

 

ROYALSTON – Charles Murray, 91, of Royalston, died peacefully Friday, January 13, 2023 in Fitchburg Healthcare, Fitchburg.

He was born in Everett on April 30, 1931, son of the late Charles and Mary (Lavery) Murray.  He grew up in Everett and graduated from Everett High School.  He later lived in Woburn and moved to Royalston in 1995.

Charles proudly...

Michelle (Dunphy) Goodwin

Michelle (Dunphy) Goodwin

Jan 11, 2023

 

Ashburnham-Michelle (Dunphy) Goodwin, 69, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, January 11, 2023, at Heywood Hospital.

 

Born on October 6, 1953, she was a daughter of Priscilla (Compton) Dunphy and the late James Dunphy.  She attended Framingham North High School, and lived in Massachusetts most of her life. She also lived in North Carolina...

Jennifer R. LaPointe

Jennifer R. LaPointe

Jan 8, 2023

Baldwinville-Jennifer R. LaPointe, 31, died Sunday, January 8, 2023. 

She leaves her mother, Lynn (Rathburn) LaPointe, and her husband George Feeley of Baldwinville; her father Robert LaPointe of Templeton; one brother Codi LeBlanc of Westminster; her maternal grandparents, Donald and Charlotte Rathburn of Baldwinville; her paternal grandmother, Janet LaPointe-Campbell of Gardner; one niece, Ryleigh Lafrennie of Baldwinville: two nephews, Bretley...

Gloria May (Sibley) LaBrack

Gloria May (Sibley) LaBrack

Jan 2, 2023

Winchendon-Gloria May (Sibley) LaBrack, 92, died Monday, January 2, 2023, at Athol Hospital, after an illness. 

She was the wife of 30 years to the late Kenneth LaBrack. 

Gloria leaves two sons, Kenneth LaBrack and his wife Vicki of Winchendon, and David LaBrack and his wife Laura of Winchendon; three daughters, Sharron Wilkinson and her husband H. Lee Lamison of...

Harold Scheller

Harold Scheller

Dec 29, 2022

 

WINCHENDON – Harold Scheller, 97, of Winchendon and formerly of Florida, died peacefully Thursday morning, December 29, 2022 in Alliance Health at Baldwinville.

He was born in Newark, New Jersey on March 9, 1925, son of the late Joseph and Lena (Flommenchoft) Scheller.  Harold entered the United States Army after graduation from high school and proudly served his country during World...

Owen W. Hart

Owen W. Hart

Dec 25, 2022

 

WINCHENDON - Owen Hart, 77, of Winchendon MA, passed away on December 25, 2022 in his home after a valiant battle with Pancreatic Cancer.

 

He was born on March 2, 1945 in Murray Utah to the late Amos and Marie (Smith) Hart. Eldest of 7 children, Owen grew up in Sandy Utah and graduated from Jordon High School....

Michael P Desmarais

Michael P Desmarais

Dec 24, 2022

 

WINCHENDON – Michael P. Desmarais, 56, of Winchendon died December 24, 2022.

Mike was born in Winchendon on August 13, 1966, the son of the late Norman P. and Gloria B. (Rice) Desmarais.  He was a 1984 graduate of Murdock High School.

He leaves his sister, Julie Simpson and her husband Roger and his nieces, Courtney and Danielle of...