Obituaries
Merton R. Wood
Apr 27, 2021
WINCHENDON – Merton R. Wood, 90, of 7 Hale Street, died peacefully at his residence Tuesday morning, April 27, 2021 with his family at this side.
He was born in Lunenburg, VT on February 25, 1931, son of the late John M. and Sarah E. (Lucas) Wood and moved to this area at the age of 16. ...
Paul E. Nicholls
Apr 24, 2021
WESTMINSTER - Paul E. Nicholls, 80, a long time resident of Westminster, died peacefully Saturday morning, April 24, 2021 in St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center, Boston.
He was born in Gardner on November 13, 1940, son of the late Richard E. Nicholls and Marion E. (White) and Arthur E. Brothers and was raised by his grandparents, George and...
Stephen W. Lambert
Apr 15, 2021
Stephen W. Lambert, longtime resident of Lindsay, Oklahoma, passed away suddenly on April 15, 2021 at the age of 63.
Steve’s journey began on March 10, 1958 when he was born to Billy G. Lambert, Sr, & Betty-Anne (Lovewell) in Gardner, MA. Steve attended Narragansett Regional High School in Baldwinville, MA & graduated in 1976. After graduation,...
David J. Blair
Apr 9, 2021
WINCHENDON – David J. Blair, 72, of Winchendon, died peacefully Friday evening, April 9, 2021 in Gardner Rehabilitation and Nursing Center.
He was born in Winchendon on October 30, 1949, son of the late Reginald and Doris S. (Theroux) Blair and was a resident of Winchendon for most of his life. He had resided in Gardner for...
Rita L. Gates
Apr 6, 2021
ROYALSTON – Rita L. (Dunham) Gates, 82, of 267 South Royalston Road, died peacefully Tuesday morning, April 6, 2021 in her residence, with her family at her side.
She was born in Winchendon on February 28, 1939, daughter of the late Lewis and Arlene (Stowell) Dunham and was a resident of Royalston for most...
Dorothy L. LeBlanc
Apr 3, 2021
GARDNER – Dorothy L. “Dot” LeBlanc, 93, of Gardner, died peacefully Saturday morning, April 3, 2021 in Broadview Assisted Living Community in Winchendon after a lengthy illness.
Dot was born and educated in Canada the moved to Gardner in 1951. She was employed at Heywood Wakefield and then at Worcester County National Bank in Gardner.
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Mark C. Connolly Jr.
Apr 2, 2021
WINCHENDON – Mark C. Connolly Jr., 22, of 98 Town Farm Road, died Friday evening, April 2, 2021 from injuries suffered in a motorcycle accident.
He was born in Gardner on May 19, 1998, son of Mark C. and Cynthia (Mejias) Connolly and was a lifelong resident of Winchendon. Mark was a 2016 graduate of Murdock High...
James F. Maybury Jr.
Mar 27, 2021
WINCHENDON - On Saturday, March 27, 2021, our beloved father, James Francis Maybury, Jr., (Jim), passed away at the age of 83 at NHC Healthcare, Bristol, VA. God blessed him with a long, full life. Jim was born to James Francis Maybury and Harriet Katherine (Smith) Maybury on June 11, 1937 in Springfield, MA. He attended Classical High School,...
Susan M. Webster
Mar 26, 2021
TEMPLETON – Susan M. (Scott) Webster, 69, of 15 Pheasant Lane, died peacefully Friday, March 26, 2021 in Heywood Hospital, Gardner, with her family at her side.
She was born in Clinton, MA on October 20, 1951, daughter of the late Wallace and Anne (Hubert) Scott. She grew up in Hudson and was a 1969 graduate of...
Genevieve L. DiFava
Mar 21, 2021
WINCHENDON - Genevieve L. DiFava lived a beautifully full and tenacious seven and a half years of happiness, laughter and profound meaning. Her beautiful Purple Heart loved with the fierceness of a warrior and the gentleness of a feather.
Genny was deeply loved and the greatest of all gifts to her father and mother Matthew and Caitlin...
Nyle R. Baldwin
Mar 20, 2021
RINDGE, NH – Nyle R. Baldwin, 84, a longtime resident of Rindge, passed in to heaven Saturday morning, March 20, 2021 in Alpine Health Center, Keene, NH after his battle with dementia.
Nyle was born in Peterborough, NH on September 29, 1936, son of the late Godfrey and Blanch (Paradise) Baldwin and grew up in Jaffrey, NH,...
Alicia L. Buckingham
Mar 20, 2021
CLINTON – Alicia L. Buckingham, 50, of Clinton died Saturday, March 20, 2021.
She was born in Brattleboro, VT on August 2, 1970, daughter of Patricia (Everson) Buckingham of Rindge, NH and the late Anthony Buckingham. She was a graduate of Fitchburg High School, class of 1988.
Alicia was a school bus driver for many...
Michael Scott Pratti
Mar 20, 2021
ACTON – Michael Scott Pratti, 60, passed away unexpectedly in his home, March 20, 2021 in his hometown of Acton, Massachusetts. Best known of “Moose”, he was loved by all those, who had the pleasure of knowing him.
Michael was born in Boston, MA on October 8, 1960, son of Henry and Ruth Pratti. They later relocated...
Bette Sparks
Mar 19, 2021
WINCHENDON - Bette (Plouffe) Sparks at the age of 92, went to join loved ones in heaven that preceded her on Friday morning, March 19, 2021.
She was born on August 1, 1928 to the late Herbert and Maxine (Goodell) Bosworth in Swanzey, NH but spent most of her life in Winchendon, MA. She married Raymond C....
Raleigh A. Harrington
Mar 18, 2021
GARDNER – Raleigh A. Harrington, 94, of 247 Matthews Street, died peacefully Thursday morning, March 18, 2021 in Athol Memorial Hospital.
He was born in South Royalston on February 10, 1927, daughter of the late Arthur and Pearl (Fenner) Harrington. He grew up and worked on the family farm in Royalston and had been a resident of...
Marc A.R. Carroll
Mar 18, 2021
GARDNER – Marc A.R. Carroll, 40, of Gardner, died Thursday, March 18, 2021.
He was born in Wareham, MA on September 21, 1980 and was a graduate of Gardner High School and Boston University.
He leaves his mother and stepfather, Catherine and Kevin McCaffrey; a son, Kyle Carroll; a sister, Samantha McCaffrey and her son...
Wayne M. Tocci
Mar 17, 2021
WINCHENDON – Wayne M. Tocci, 62, of 44 Cross Street, died peacefully at home Wednesday, March 17, 2021 with his family at his side.
He was born in Newton, MA on December 1, 1958, son of the late Leonard and Glenda (Reid) Tocci and was a graduate of Watertown High School. Wayne had lived in Winchendon for...
Maurice "Chunny" Desaulniers
Mar 16, 2021
WINCHENDON – Maurice “Chunny” Desaulniers, 88, of 162 Mill Street, died Tuesday, March 16, 2021 in Heywood Hospital, Gardner.
He was born in Winchendon on February 26, 1933, son of the late Lucien and Alma (Moreau) Desaulniers and was a lifelong resident of Winchendon.
Chunny had worked for many years at Simplex Time Recorder until...
Lois L. Moschan
Mar 16, 2021
GARDNER – Lois L. (Lukala) Moschan, 86, of 60 Cleveland Street, died peacefully Tuesday morning, March 16, 2021 in Wachusett Manor Nursing Home, with her family at her side.
She was born in Gardner on September 11, 1934, daughter of the late Wilbur and Linnea (Johnson) Lukala. She grew up in South Ashburnham and was a graduate...
Maureen D. Ehnstrom
Mar 16, 2021
WINCHENDON – Maureen D. (Jeffers) Ehnstrom, 73, of 15 Jackson Avenue, died unexpectedly Monday, March 15, 2021.
Maureen (Renee) was born in Winchendon on May 6, 1947, daughter of the late Emmett and Margaret K. (Sullivan) Jeffers. Her mother referred to her as her favorite little “Chickadee”; she was a happy child with a great sense of...
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