Obituaries

Feb 17, 2022

WARMINSTER, PA – Elaine M. Keleher, 96, of Warminster, PA, died peacefully on February 17, 2022.

Elaine was born to the late Edwin Newton and Helene (Goyette) Newton in Worcester on May 27, 1925.  She lived in Worcester and Winchendon, MA before moving to Washington DC during World War 2 to work on behalf of the war...

Feb 15, 2022

WINCHENDON – Mary Jane (Ducharme) Helie, 72, of Winchendon, died peacefully Tuesday evening, February 15, 2022 in Fitchburg Healthcare, Fitchburg.

She was born in Winchendon on December 4, 1949, daughter of the late George Ducharme Sr. and Theresa (LaPointe) Girard and had lived in Japan, Arizona and Colorado before returning to Winchendon a few years ago.  Mary...

Feb 14, 2022

TEMPLETON – Brian J. Morrow, 83, formerly of Ashburnham and Templeton, died peacefully February 14, 2022 in Baptist South Hospital, Jacksonville, FL, with his family at his side.

He was born in Montreal, Canada on June 20, 1938, son of the late Vernie and Margaret (Morrison) Morrow and spent his early years in Canada.  He served in...

Feb 13, 2022

WINCHENDON – Leo A. Montbreand, 80, of Winchendon, died peacefully at his residence Sunday, February 13, 2022, with his close friends at his side.

He was born in Winchendon on November 14, 1941, son of the late Albert J. and Harriet M. (Porter) Montbreand.  He lived in Winchendon and Gardner most of his life.

Leo...

Feb 10, 2022

WINCHENDON – Jake R. Wojdak, 33, of Winchendon died Thursday, February 10, 2022.

Jake was born in Gardner on August 13, 1988, son of Richard P. and Katherine (Richard) Wojdak of Winchendon and lived most of his life in Winchendon and Worcester.

Jake was a graduate of Murdock High School and was an avid fan...

Feb 9, 2022

WINCHENDON – Mary E. (Guy) Chagnon, 91, of Winchendon, died peacefully Wednesday evening, February 9, 2022 at her residence, with her family at her side.

She was born in Winchendon on November 3, 1930, daughter of the late Wilfred D. and Mary Bella (Latuch) Guy and was a graduate of Murdock High School.

Mary worked...

Feb 8, 2022

HUBBARDSTON – George Temple, 41, of Hubbardston, formerly of Winchendon, died Tuesday, February 8, 2022 in Heywood Hospital, Gardner.

He was born in Hartford, CT on June 27, 1980, son of George and Muriel (Hanley) Temple of Gardner and grew up in Winchendon.  He had lived in Hubbardston for the last year.

George had worked...

Feb 2, 2022

Herve I. Pelchat, of 5019 Picture Avenue, Holiday, Florida, passed away on February 2, 2022 at the New Port Richey Hospice Center.  Herve was born in Easthampton, MA on July 6, 1924 to Philomen and Rosilda (Poitras) Pelchat.  He was their only child.

He leaves is wife, Rena (St. Pierre) Pelchat, whom he married 75 years ago...

Jan 30, 2022

GARDNER – Janice B. LaDeau, 93, of 570 West Street, died peacefully Sunday afternoon, January 30, 2022 in the Life Care Center of Leominster.

She was born in Montgomery, Vermont on March 25, 1928 to the late Earl and Elizabeth (Sylvester) Girard.  She joins her husband of 75 years, Richard W. LaDeau, who died in December, 2020....

Jan 29, 2022

RINDGE, NH – Arthur L. Tatro Jr., 84, of Rindge, NH, died peacefully Saturday evening, January 29, 2022 in Heywood Hospital, Gardner, after a stroke.

Arthur was born in Montague, MA on May 26, 1937, son of Arthur Tatro and Alice (Reid) Tatro.

Arthur honorably served his country as a member of the United States...

Jan 24, 2022

WINCHENDON – Deborah Moore-Percival, 68, of 20 Poland Avenue, died peacefully Monday, January 24, 2022 in Gardner Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Gardner.

She was born in Malden, MA on February 7, 1953, daughter of the late Arthur and Mary (Fiore) Moore and grew up in Medford and Burlington, where she was a graduate of Burlington High School. ...

Jan 24, 2022

PHILLIPSTON – Ronald L. Mustakangas, 80, of Phillipston, passed away peacefully Monday, January 24, 2022 in Athol Memorial Hospital, Athol.

He was born in Phillipston on November 1, 1941, son of the late Eugene and Jennie (Skon) Mustakangas and was a lifelong resident of Phillipston.

In the early 70’s, Ron started his business, Queen Lake...

Jan 23, 2022

WINCHENDON – Jerry A. Rocheleau, 31, of 17 Old Gardner Road, died Sunday, January 23, 2022.

He was born in Worcester on November 15, 1990, son of Dennis J. Rocheleau of Winchendon and Tammy (Rastley) Bartlett of Winchendon and was a resident of Winchendon for most of his life.

Jerry worked in construction for many...

Jan 22, 2022

WINCHENDON – Donald L. “Don” Santini, 74, of Winchendon, died peacefully Saturday evening, January 22, 2022 in Heywood Hospital, Gardner.

He was born in Fitchburg on May 30, 1947, son of the late Nestore and Erminia (Capodagli) Santini.  He is survived by his brothers, Robert J. Santini and wife Tania of Mendon, VT and Dennis Santini and...

Jan 20, 2022

WINCHENDON – Robert W. Batchelder, 62, of Winchendon, died peacefully Thursday, January 20, 2022 in Gardner Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Gardner, with his family at his side.

He was born in Concord, MA on April 8, 1959, son of the late Albert and Lillian (Sweeney) Batchelder and was a resident of Winchendon for many years,

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Jan 20, 2022

FITCHBURG – Harold Gravelle Jr., 66, of 21 Hope Street, formerly of Ashburnham, died peacefully Thursday, January 20, 2022 in HealthAlliance Leominster Hospital.

He was born in Fitzwilliam, NH on March 16, 1955, son of Ann Dunton of Ashburnham and the late Harold Gravelle Sr. and moved to Ashburnham, where he grew up, at the age of...

Jan 18, 2022

GARDNER – W. Reed Boynton, 76, of Gardner, died unexpectedly Tuesday, January 18, 2022 in Heywood Hospital, Gardner with his family at his side.

He was born in Gardner on August 4, 1945, son of the late Walter F. and Virginia L. (Reed) Boynton and was a resident of Gardner for most of his life.  He was...

Jan 18, 2022

GARDNER – Kevin Boyer, 64, of Gardner, died unexpectedly Tuesday evening, January 18, 2022 in Heywood Hospital, Gardner.

He was born in Kent County, Warwick, Rhode Island on June 6, 1957 and was raised by his mother and stepfather Madeline (Del Pivo) Boyer and Robert Boyer.  As a youth, Kevin moved with his parents to California and...

Jan 16, 2022

WINCHENDON – Penelope A. (Huff) Washburn, 60, of Winchendon, died peacefully at her residence, with her family at her side, Sunday morning, January 16, 2022.

She was born in Winchendon on September 22, 1961, daughter of the late Dirrell L. Huff and Dorothy J. (Hill) Lupien and was a 1979 graduate of Murdock High School.  She was...

Jan 12, 2022

HOLDEN – Barry L. Boutelle Sr., 85, of Holden, died peacefully at his home Wednesday evening January 12, 2022 after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer with his loving family at his side.

Barry was born in Winchendon on April 19, 1936, son of the late Albert L. and Dorothy E. (Barry) Boutelle Jr where he graduated...