Obituaries

Jul 12, 2021

GARDNER – Edward D. Wagner, 78, of 32 Vernon Street, died peacefully Monday afternoon, July 12, 2021 in Wachusett Manor Nursing Home.

He was born in Gardner on April 27, 1943, son of the late Zygmond E. and Nellie (Petrovich) Wagner and was a lifelong resident of Gardner.  Ed was a graduate of Gardner High School and...

Jul 11, 2021

ATHOL – Barbara L. (Hill) Ducharme, 85, of Athol, died peacefully Sunday morning, July 11, 2021 in Quabbin Valley Healthcare.

She was born in Gardner on September 26, 1935, daughter of the late Arthur and Eva (Safstrom) Hill and lived in Gardner for many years.  In 1999, she moved to Athol, where she lived for several years. ...

Jul 9, 2021

ASHBURNHAM – Janet E. (Battles) Perrett, 88, of 33 Cashman Hill Road, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, July 9th, with family at her side.  She leaves two sons, James R. Perrett and William R. Perrett, both of Ashburnham; a daughter, Cindy Lynn Turner of Lawn, Texas, 8 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren.  Janet was born on April...

Jul 9, 2021

ROYALSTON – June M. (Dunham) Smith, 79, of 5 Baldwinville Road, died peacefully Friday morning, July 9, 2021 in Heywood Hospital, Gardner, after a complicated battle for her life.

She was born in Winchendon on June 19, 1942, daughter of the late Lewis and Arlene (Stowell) Dunham and grew up in Royalston.

June was a...

Jul 9, 2021

WINCHENDON – Kenneth C. Bolick, 81, of 32 Academy Street, died peacefully at his residence Friday, July 9, 2021.

He was born in Valdese, NC on October 10, 1939, son of the late Carl A. and Mildred “Mickey” Ruth (Moose) Bolick and grew up in Mt. Holly, NC.  He attended and was a graduate of Brevard College,...

Jul 7, 2021

WINCHENDON – David A. Ricard, 56, of Winchendon, died Thursday, July 7, 2021 in Heywood Hospital, Gardner.

He was born in Concord, MA on July 11, 1964, son of Mary Ann (Lombardo) Ricard of Hudson, MA and the late Adam L. Ricard, Jr.  Dave was a graduate of Assabet Valley Regional Vocational Technical School and had lived...

Jul 7, 2021

TEMPLETON – Martin R. Haley, 80, of 99 South Road, died unexpectedly Wednesday, July 7, 2021 in Heywood Hospital, Gardner.

He was born in Gardner on January 7, 1941 and was a resident of Templeton or most of his life.

A plumber by trade, Martin owned and operated M.R. Haley Plumbing and Heating for many...

Jul 4, 2021

MANCHESTER, NH – Robert G. Roy, 71, of Manchester, NH, died unexpectedly Saturday evening, July 4, 2021.

He was born in Fitchburg on June 27, 1950, son of the late Robert A. and Cecile (Gaudet) Roy and grew up in Ashburnham.  Bob was a graduate of Oakmont Regional High School.  He was a resident of Manchester, NH...

Jul 2, 2021

WINCHENDON - It is with great sadness that the family of Bruce Bartlett announces his passing on Friday, July 2, 2021 at Leominster Hospital at the age of 86.

Bruce will be fondly remembered by his wife of 60 years, Margaret (Connor) and their children Catherine Hirani and her husband Shirish of Lexington, MA; Gretchen Mary Bartlett...

Jun 30, 2021

GARDNER – Mary E. (Amadon) Mustakangas, 56, of 235 Pine Street, died peacefully at her residence, Wednesday, June 30, 2021 with her family at her side.

She was born in Peterborough, N.H.on August 13, 1964, daughter of the late Joan Hyatt, and grew up in Royalston.

Mary enjoyed spending time with her family, walking in...

Jun 29, 2021

FITCHBURG – Thomas J. Carrigan Sr., 69, of Fitchburg, died at home Tuesday, June 29, 2021, surrounded by his family.

He was born in Worcester on January 23, 1952, son of the late John E. and Barbara L. (Martin) Carrigan.

Tom was a graduate of St. Stephen High School.  He worked as a sheet metal...

Jun 28, 2021

WINCHENDON – Theresa M. (Regan) Cormier, 68, of Winchendon, died peacefully Monday evening, June 28, 2021 in UMASS Memorial Hospital, Memorial Campus, Worcester.

She was born in Springfield, VT on November 27, 1952, daughter of the late Robert and Mary E. (Bouchard) Regan and grew up in Leominster, where she attended Leominster High School.

Theresa...

Jun 28, 2021

HUBBARDSTON – Mary E. (Marean) Malo, 93, of 3 Old Princeton Road, died Monday, June 28, 2021 in Alliance Health at Baldwinville.

She was born in Hubbardston on April 19, 1928, the daughter of the late Granville and Annie Louise (Heald) Marean and was a lifelong resident of Hubbardston.  Mary graduated from the former Worcester Girls Trade...

Jun 25, 2021

WINCHENDON – Walter A. Plante, 89, of 3 Tucker Street, died peacefully Friday morning, June 25, 2021 in Alliance Health at Baldwinville.

He was born in Winchendon on February 14, 1932, son of the late George and Josephine (Girouard) Plante and was a lifelong resident of Winchendon.

Walter worked for Harrington and Richardson Rifle Co....

Jun 23, 2021

RINDGE, NH - Paula A. Sumner, 69, of Rindge, NH passed away unexpectedly in her home on Wednesday, June 23rd. Born in Leominster on December 4th, 1951, Paula was the daughter of the late Adrian F. Boulay and Irene G. Fluet. She was raised by her late aunt and uncle, J. Harry and Ghislaine Bell alongside her cousin Anne-Marie...

Jun 21, 2021

GARDNER – Norman L. Hope Jr, of Gardner, MA, a Licensed Practical Nurse, who in 31 years of service rose to become supervisor of Templeton’s Walter E. Fernald State School Colony, died after a short illness.  He was 87 years old and was a U.S. Army veteran, who had served as a medic.

As a young man,...

Jun 20, 2021

WINCHENDON – John R. “Jack” Dale Jr., 63, of Winchendon, a long time respected Templeton police officer, died unexpectedly Sunday morning, June 20, 2021 in Heywood Hospital, Gardner.

He was born in Long Beach, Ca on December 16, 1957, son of Rita M. (Dami) Dale of Melrose and the late John R. Dale Sr. and grew up...

Jun 12, 2021

GARDNER – Cindy L. (Whitman) White, 57, of 19 City Hall Avenue, died peacefully Saturday, June 12, 2021 in UMASS Memorial Hospital, Belmont Street Campus, Worcester, with her family at her side.

She was born in Athol, MA on April 27, 1964, daughter of the late Frank and Gloria Whitman and grew up in Phillipston.  Cindy was...

Jun 10, 2021

WINCHENDON – Karen L. (Roberts) Nasiatka, 69, of 11 Whitney Street, died peacefully at her residence Thursday morning, June 10, 2021, with her family at her side.

She was born in Winchendon on August 16, 1951, daughter of the late Albert J. and Janet I (Blomi) Roberts, was educated in Winchendon schools and was a lifelong resident...

Jun 10, 2021

WINCHENDON – Edward W. Fitzmaurice, 79, of 130 Morse Avenue, died from complications of cancer and aspiration pneumonia Thursday evening, June 10, 2021 in Athol Hospital, with his family at his side.

He was born in Winchendon on February 24, 1942, son of the late Richard and Gertrude (Gilson) Fitzmaurice and was a 1960 graduate of Murdock...