Obituaries

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...

Jun 10, 2021

GARDNER – Janet M. (Theriault) Haskins, 75, of 47 Lake Street, died peacefully Thursday morning, June 10, 2021 in Alliance Health at Baldwinville.

She was born in Winchendon on June 10, 1946, daughter of the late Charles and Marjorie (Record) Theriault and was a 1964 graduate of Murdock High School.  Janet had lived in Templeton for many...

Jun 9, 2021

TEMPLETON – Noah J. Houston, 36, of Templeton, died unexpectedly Wednesday, June 9, 2021.

He was born in Nashua, NH on July 14, 1984, son of Will A. and Cindy K. (LeClerc) Houston of Templeton and was a 2002 graduate of Narragansett Regional High School.

Noah worked for several years as a lineman for the...

Jun 7, 2021

TEMPLETON – Jo Ellen (Divoll) Parker, 63, of 67 Norcross Hill Road, died peacefully Monday, June 7, 2021 at her residence, with her husband at her side.

She was born in Gardner on June 25, 1957, daughter of the late Francis and Dorothy (Johnson) Divoll.  She was a graduate of Narragansett Regional High School, a graduate with...

Jun 6, 2021

TEMPLETON – Donald M. Lemere Sr., 74, of 84 Patriots Road, died peacefully Sunday, June 6, 2021 in HealthAlliance Leominster Hospital, Leominster, with his family at his side.

He was born in Newport, VT on January 12, 1947, son of the late Maynard and Bernice (Gilbert) Lemere and lived in Winchendon for many years until moving to...