Obituaries
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
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
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...
Barbara A. Griffin
May 12, 2023
ASHBURNHAM – Barbara A. (Whitney) Griffin, 84, of Ashburnham, died peacefully Friday morning, May 12, 2023 in Heywood Hospital, Gardner, with her family at her side.
She was born in Boston on November 29, 1938, daughter of the late Charles Amasa Whitney and Janice (MacLean) Whitney. Barbara was raised in Gardner and was a graduate from Gardner High School...
Donald Francis Perini
May 4, 2023
TEMPLETON – Donald Francis Perini, 64, died Thursday, May 4, 2023.
He leaves his siblings: Ann-Marie Reaves and her husband George, Michael Perini, Kelly Garlock, Tracy Lawrence and her husband Jeffrey. Many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.
Donald was predeceased by his mother Mary Rose (LaBonte) Perini and great niece Jaylin Rose Johnson.
He...
Christine C. Murdock
Apr 29, 2023
WINCHENDON - Christine C. (Couture) Murdock, 79, died Saturday, April 29, 2023, at her home after an illness.She was the wife of the late Sidney A. Murdock.Christine leaves four children, Brenda Murdock, and her significant other Billy Tatro of Rindge, Sharon Marland and her significant other Dave Muse of Gardner, Edward Murdock and his wife Jennifer of Winchendon, and...
Kenneth J. Moreau
Apr 27, 2023
Franklin-Kenneth J. Moreau, 89, died Thursday, April 27, 2023, at Willows at Whitney Place in Medway.He leaves his wife Elise (Frodsham) Moreau; two sons, Kevin J. Moreau and his wife Arlene L. of Medway, and Marc L. Moreau of Marlborough; two grandchildren, Kevin S. Moreau and Sarah A. Moreau, and one great-grandchild, Harley L. Moreau.He was born in Winchendon...
Atlus Jeffery Bedell
Apr 21, 2023
Atlus J. Bedell, died April 21, 2023, after complications from premature birth.He leaves his parents, Zachary Bedell of Athol; Alison Blauner of Lancaster; grandparents, Bethany Snow of Athol, Raymond Bedell of Fitchburg, Chris Caouette of Athol, Jeanne Blauner of Lancaster; three great-grandmothers, Susan Snow of Fitchburg, and Marcie Blauner of Peterborough, NH, Carole Caouette of Nevada; a great-grandfather, Bernard...
Cecelia B. LaPointe
Apr 20, 2023
WINCHENDON – Cecelia B. (Patenaude) LaPointe, 96, of Winchendon, died peacefully Thursday afternoon, April 20, 2023 in Gardner Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, with her family at her side.
She was born in Peterborough, NH on October 30, 1926, daughter of the late Sidney and Beatrice (Burgoine) Patenaude and moved back to Winchendon eight years ago from Sebring, Florida, where...
Debra J. Pooler
Apr 18, 2023
WINCHENDON - Debra J. Pooler, 64, wife of Robert Pooler of Winchendon passed away on April 18th 2023 from a blood clot in her lung and a long battle with cancer.
Debra was born on October 11th, 1958, in Concord, VT.
Debra is preceded by her father Iveing Gilchrist.
Debra leaves behind her mother, Marie J Hebert of Douglas;...
Bonnie Ann (Houle) Fleurant
Apr 18, 2023
Winchendon-Bonnie A. (Houle) Fleurant, 57 died peacefully early, Tuesday Morning April 18, 2023, at Massachusetts General Hospital, surrounded by her family.Bonnie was born in Leominster on November 17, 1965, a daughter of Gloria (Houle) Lord of Winchendon, and the Late Robert Houle. Bonnie worked in home health care and later at the Gardner Health Access Program. Bonnie was always deeply involved in her...
Grace L. Umlor
Apr 15, 2023
TROY, NH – Grace L. (Thornquist) Umlor, 87, of Troy, died peacefully Saturday morning, April 15, 2023 in Sullivan County Healthcare, Claremont, NH.
She was born in Enfield, MA on November 13, 1935, daughter of the late Russell and Barbara (Sheffield) Thornquist and was a 1953 graduate of Palmer High School in Palmer, MA.
Grace had worked as a...
Margaret L. Gallo
Apr 13, 2023
TEMPLETON – Margaret L. (Ruffin) “Peggy” Gallo, 82, of Baldwinville, died Thursday evening, April 13, 2023 in Heywood Hospital, Gardner, with her family at her side.
She was born in Hackensack, New Jersey on January 1, 1941, daughter of the late Robert and Gertrude (Keefe) Ruffin and had lived in Baldwinville for three years, after living in Rockport for...
Allan G. Dunn
Apr 9, 2023
GARDNER – Allan G. Dunn, 88, of Gardner, died peacefully Sunday morning, April 9, 2023 in Gardner Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, with his family at his side.
He was born in Passaic, New Jersey on November 18, 1934, son of the late Harry F. and Herta V. (Hartman) Dunn and had lived in Gardner since 2012. His previous residences...
Robert Leo Vezina
Apr 7, 2023
Winchendon-Robert Leo Vezina, 71, passed away Friday, April 7, 2023, in his home with his loving family at his side.He leaves his wife Pamela (Michaud) Vezina; two sons, Eric Vezina and his wife Sarah of Winchester, NH, and Ryan Vezina and his wife Jessica of Rindge, NH; four grandchildren, Rilynn Vezina, Chase Vezina, Shawn Vezina, and Jason Vezina.Robert was...
David Demirjian
Apr 5, 2023
Winchendon-David Demirjian, 82, died at his home after a battle with cancer on April 5, 2023, with his loving wife at his side. He leaves his wife Anna Maria Bonfanti; two sons, David J. Demirjian, and Raymond Demirjian, both of Needham; seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; two sisters, Eleanor Tatosian of Bedford, and Norma Barmakian of Lincoln, and a granddaughter, April...
John J. Guiney III
Apr 1, 2023
GARDNER – John J. Guiney III, 73, of Gardner and formerly of South Royalston, died peacefully at his residence Saturday, April 1, 2023 with his family at his side.
John was born in Boston on August 29, 1949, son of the late William P. and Geneva (Leavitt) Guiney. He grew up in Stoneham and Wakefield, MA and was a...
Justin Partain
Mar 31, 2023
Winchendon-Justin Troy Partain, 35, died Friday, March 31, 2023, unexpectedly at Harrington Memorial Hospital in Southbridge. Justin was predeceased by his grandparents, Jay and Lola Partain of Short, OK and grandfather, Walter Thoms of Littleton.He leaves his father, Anthony Partain of MO; his mother, Eileen (Thoms) Partain of Winchendon; one brother, David Partain, and his wife Sommer of Winchendon; two...
Gloria E. (Cormier) Michalewicz
Mar 28, 2023
GARDNER - Gloria E. Michalewicz Née Cormier, born July 1925 in Leominster, MA, passed away on March 28th, 2023. A wife, friend, sister, aunt and great aunt, Gloria will be remembered by loved ones for her caring nature and devotion to family. Many others will fondly remember her as a great friend and a classy and elegant hostess. All...
Marilyn J. Brown
Mar 26, 2023
GARDNER – Marilyn J. (Hiller) Brown, 89, of Gardner, died peacefully Sunday, March 26, 2023 at the home of her son, shortly after the arrival of her daughter from Texas and surrounded by her loving family.
She was born in Detroit, Michigan on December 6, 1933, daughter of the late Harvey E. and Bernice (Lane) Hiller. She grew up...
Subscribe
Get alerts when new obituaries are posted
