Obituaries

Kendall D. Rice

Jan 4, 2022

SPRINGFIELD – Kendall D. (Coach) Rice, 82, of Springfield ­­­and a former longtime resident of Winchendon, died peacefully at his residence Tuesday morning, January 4, 2022, with his family at his side.

He was born in Winchendon on March 29,1939, son of the late Rupert A. and Althea R. (Davis) Rice and had lived in Springfield since...

Arthur L. Goodrich

Dec 28, 2021

GARDNER – Arthur L. Goodrich, 74, of 194 Central Street, died peacefully Tuesday morning, December 28, 2021 at his residence with his daughter at his side.

He was born in Gardner on January 20, 1947, son on the late Leston and Evelyn (Whitney) Goodrich.  A lifelong resident of Gardner, Arthur graduated from Gardner High School, Mt. Wachusett...

Charles E. Brown

Dec 25, 2021

WINCHENDON – Charles E. Brown, 58, of Winchendon, died peacefully Saturday, December 25, 2021 in Health Alliance Leominster Hospital, with his family at his side.

He was born in Charlottesville, VA on July 20, 1963, son of the late Harold and Martha (Key) Brown and had lived in Winchendon for three years.

Charlie had worked...

Alan Michael Duchaine

Dec 23, 2021

WORCESTER – Alan Michael Duchaine, 64, of Worcester, died peacefully Thursday evening, December 23, 2021 in UMASS Memorial Medical Center, University Campus, Worcester, with his family at his side.

He was born in Gardner on August 1, 1957, son of Alice M. (Doiron) Duchaine of Templeton and the late Robert C. Duchaine.  Alan lived in Worcester for...

Chad M. LaPointe

Dec 19, 2021

WINCHENDON – Chad M. LaPointe, 40, of Winchendon, died peacefully Sunday afternoon, December 19, 2021 in Heywood Hospital, Gardner, with his family at his side, from complications from COVID-19.

He was born in Leominster on July 10, 1981, son of Michael and Doreen (Murphy) LaPointe of Winchendon.  Chad was a 2000 graduate of Murdock High School, where...

Florence Jeleniewski

Dec 19, 2021

TEMPLETON – Florence (Bickford) Jeleniewski, 88, of Templeton, died Sunday, December 19, 2021 in Alliance Health at Baldwinville.

Funeral services and burial will be in the spring of 2022.

Stone-Ladeau Funeral Home, 343 Central Street, Winchendon is directing arrangements.

www.stone-ladeau.com

Peter F. Douckas

Dec 17, 2021

GARDNER – Peter F. “Duke” Douckas, 73, of Gardner, died peacefully at home Friday afternoon, December 17, 2021, with his family at his side, after a courageous battle with cancer.

He was born in Gardner on April 17, 1948, son of the late Frank and Adele (Shetrawski) Douckas and lived in Gardner all of his life.

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Michael M. Worn

Dec 15, 2021

WINCHENDON – Michael M. Worn, 73, of Winchendon, died unexpectedly at home Wednesday morning, December 15, 2021.

He was born in Bainbridge, Georgia on November 19, 1948, son of the late Owen and Arvilla (Yeomens) Worn and grew up in Georgia and Florida.  Mike lived in Greenville, NH at one time and lived in Winchendon for most...

Robert M. Parmenter Jr

Dec 14, 2021

WINCHENDON – Robert M. Parmenter Jr., 81, of Winchendon, died peacefully Tuesday morning, December 14, 2021 in Heywood Hospital, Gardner.

He was born in Washington, NH on October 13, 1940, son of the late Robert M. and Ruby (Pike) Parmenter and was a resident of Winchendon for most of his life.

Bob worked at New...

Glenna M. Lehtonen

Dec 13, 2021

TEMPLETON – Glenna M. (Morse) Lehtonen, 73, of East Templeton, died peacefully Monday morning, December 13, 2021 in Fitchburg Healthcare, Fitchburg with her family at her side.

She was born in Gardner on October 19, 1948, daughter of the late Bayard and Elsie (Erickson) Morse and was a 1966 graduate of Narragansett Regional High School.

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Anna J. Santini

Dec 13, 2021

WINCHENDON – Anna J. (Diotalevi) Santini, 99, of Winchendon, died peacefully Monday morning, December 13, 2021 in Gardner Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Gardner with her family at her side.

She was born in Winchendon on February 19, 1922, daughter of the late Adolph and Inis (Tameli) Diotalevi and was a lifelong resident of Winchendon.

Anna...

James D. Conway

Dec 10, 2021

WINCHENDON – James D. Conway, 78, of Winchendon MA, died unexpectedly Friday evening, December 10, 2021 in Athol Hospital, surrounded by his family.

He was born in Hartford, CT on November 23, 1943, son of the late Thomas V. and Josephine (Sartori) Conway and grew up in Windsor Locks.  Jim was a graduate of Albert I. Prince...

Marcus E. Smith Jr.

Dec 8, 2021

GARDNER – Marcus E. Smith Jr., 80, of Gardner died Wednesday December 8, 2021 in Athol Hospital following a brief illness.

He was born in Gardner on November 26 1941, son of late Marcus E. Smith Sr & Violet (Rolf) Smith Yelle.  Marcus graduated from Narragansett Regional High School in1960 and served in the United States Navy...

Ronald C. Oberg

Dec 6, 2021

GARDNER – Ronald C. Oberg, 74, of Gardner, died Monday, December 6, 2021 in Gardner.

He was born in Gardner on May 8, 1947, son of the late Elbridge and Sylvia (Haapaoja) Oberg and was a 1965 graduate of Gardner High School.  Ron moved to the Boston area following high school and worked at R.C. Reid Wholesaler...

Chester E. Gnoza II

Dec 2, 2021

RINDGE, NH – Chester E. Gnoza II, 68, of Rindge, died unexpectedly at home Thursday morning, December 2, 2021.

He was born in Columbus, OH on August 6, 1953, son of the late Chester E. and Ola May (Armantrout) Gnoza and had lived in Rindge for 6 years after previously living in Winchendon

Chet had...

Steven J. Grant

Nov 29, 2021

WINCHENDON – Steven J. Grant, 65, of 29 Hyde Street, died peacefully Monday morning, November 29, 2021 in Heywood Hospital, Gardner.

He was born in St. Albans, Vermont on March 18, 1956, son of the late Clifton and Florence (Grant) Grant and spent his early years in Vermont.  He later grew up in Fitchburg and lived in...

Frances A. Dias

Nov 28, 2021

ROYALSTON – Frances A. (Tobin) Dias, 76, of 53 Bliss Hill Road, died peacefully Sunday morning, November 28, 2021 in Heywood Hospital Gardner.

She was born in Boston on July 14, 1945, daughter of the late George and Mildred (Fargrave) Tobin and grew up in Somerville.  Frances had lived in Royalston for 14 years after living in...

Lawrence E. Knight Sr

Nov 27, 2021

WINCHENDON – Lawrence E. Knight Sr., 76, of 14 East Street, died unexpectedly Saturday evening, November 27, 2021 in Heywood Hospital, Gardner.

He was born in Fitchburg, MA on July 20, 1945, son of the late Sherman and Laura (Plante) Knight.  Larry grew up in New Hampshire and had lived in Winchendon or over 50 years.

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Lisa L. Goodwin

Nov 23, 2021

MARLBOROUGH, NH – Lisa L. Goodwin, 55, of Marlborough formerly of Rindge, died peacefully Tuesday evening, November 23, 2021 at the home of her parents, with her family at her side.

She was born in Keene, NH on June 29, 1966, daughter of John and Nancy (Hutchinson) Goodwin of Rindge.  In addition to her parents, she leaves...

Doris (Dunham) Smith

Nov 22, 2021

ROYALSTON – Doris (Dunham) Smith, 84, of Royalston, passed away at home on Monday, November 22, 2021.

Doris was born in Winchendon, MA on November 18, 1937, daughter of Lewis Dunham and Arlene (Stowell) Dunham.  She attended Royalston schools and graduated from Gardner High School.

Doris married Nelson Messier in 1954.  She is survived by...