Obituaries

Jan 16, 2021

GARDNER – Judith E. Brunell-Barnes, 79, died of respiratory failure unrelated to COVID 19 with her family at her side.

She was born in Fitchburg on March 14, 1941, daughter of the late Uno and Grace (Miller) Junka and grew up in Fitchburg.  She was of Finnish/French descent.  Judy lived in Ashburnham and Gardner for many years....

Jan 15, 2021

FITCHBURG – James A. Brown, 77, of 660 Pearl Street, died peacefully at home Friday evening, January 15, 2021, with his family at his side.

He was born in Waltham on July 16, 1943, son of the late Lawrence and Thelma (Warren) Brown and grew up in both Waltham and Lunenburg.  Jim proudly served his country as...

Jan 2, 2021

WINCHENDON – Donald R. Eddy Jr., 54, of 334 Maple Street, died Saturday evening, January 2, 2021 in Heywood Hospital, Gardner.

He was born in Athol on January 16, 1966, son of Donald R. and Gloria (Clough) Eddy of Winchendon and lived here for most of his life.

Don had worked for many years at...

Jan 1, 2021

GARDNER – Jeremy S. Dell, 32, of 60 West Broadway, died Friday evening, January 1, 2021 in Heywood Hospital, Gardner, with his family at this side.

He was born in Gardner on February 21, 1988, son of Tracy L. (Barden) Delvalle and the late Jason L. Dell.  Jeremy grew up in Athol and Orange before moving living...

Dec 31, 2020

TEMPLETON – David Paul Soderman, 78, of 216 South Road, died peacefully Thursday evening, December 31, 2020 in Heywood Hospital, with his family at his side.

He was born in Gardner on October 16, 1942, son of the late Paul and Iva (Smith) Soderman and was a 1961 graduate of Narragansett Regional High School, Baldwinville.  He had...

Dec 30, 2020

WINCHENDON - Nancy Koepke Henely, 84 years old, passed away peacefully from pancreatic cancer with her family at her side.  She lived a full and diverse life. She resided in Winchendon, MA.  Nancy was born in Wisconsin in 1936, she counted more than twenty places as home, including long sojourns in Massachusetts and Florida. Despite being a native of...

Dec 29, 2020

WINCHENDON – Marshall J. “Harpo” Carrier, 86, of 116 Ipswich Drive, died peacefully Tuesday, December 29, 2020 in Heywood Hospital, Gardner.

He was born in Winchendon on June 24, 1934, son of the late Adrian J. and Yvonne M. (Roberts) Carrier and lived in Winchendon for most of his life.

Marshall was a cabinet maker,...

Dec 28, 2020

WINCHENDON – Shelby L. Corkum, 21, of Winchendon died at her home on Monday, December 28, 2020 after a long struggle with addiction.

Shelby attended Winchendon Public Schools and was a member of Winchendon Youth Hockey and North Central Mass Youth Hockey. Shelby enjoyed horseback riding and was an animal lover. She enjoyed camping, making crafts and...

Dec 27, 2020

WINCHENDON – Marietta (Knight) Wells, 83, of 124 Ipswich Drive, died Sunday evening, December 27, 2020 in Heywood Hospital, Gardner.

She was born in Shandaken, New York on December 5, 1937, daughter of the late Sherman and Laurabell (Platt) Knight and was a resident of Winchendon for many years.

Marietta was a housewife and homemaker.  She...

Dec 25, 2020

GARDNER – Martha L. (Wood) Trepanier, 78, formerly of Gardner, died Friday evening, December 25, 2020 in Quabbin Valley Healthcare, Athol. after a period of declining health.

She was born in Grafton, MA on July 7, 1942, daughter of the late Henry and Mildred (Cummings) Wood and was a 1960 graduate of Grafton High School.  Later in...

Dec 25, 2020

WINCHENDON – Margaret A. “Peggy” Poirier, 73, of 23 Town Farm Road, died peacefully Friday evening, December 25, 2020 in Wachusett Manor Nursing Home, Gardner.

She was born in Brooklyn, NY on September 4, 1947, daughter of the late John and Virginia (Nelson) Polizzio and lived in Leominster, Ayer and Fitchburg before moving to Winchendon eleven years...

Dec 24, 2020

GARDNER- Alice Louise (Adams) Kliskey, 88, passed away peacefully in her home on December 24, 2020 in the presence of her loved ones.

Born in Gardner on September 2, 1932, she was the daughter of Thomas Archer Adams and Ida Rose (Rice) Adams.  Alice was a graduate of the former Templeton High School.  She wrote the class...

Dec 24, 2020

WESTMINSTER – Louise Garland Wheelen, 83, of 27 Colony Road, died peacefully Thursday morning, December 24, 2020 in HealthAlliance Leominster Hospital, with her family at her side.

She was born in Dover, NH on February 11, 1937, daughter of the late George and Cora (Laforge) Lariviere and was a 1955 graduate of Dover High School.  She was...

Dec 23, 2020

SEBASTIAN, FL - Richard Carl Alliy, 90, of Sebastian, Florida, formerly of Winchendon, MA, died peacefully Wednesday, December 23, 2020 at VNA Hospice House.

He was born July 7, 1930 in Manchester, NH, son of the late Alice and Frank Alliy.

Mr. Alliy proudly served 4 years in the United States Navy.  He had worked...

Dec 22, 2020

GARDNER – Louise M. (Drouin) Flagg, 74, of 104 Church Street, formerly of Winchendon, died peacefully Tuesday morning, December 22, 2020, with her family at her side, in Heywood Hospital, Gardner.

She was born in Winchendon on November 30, 1946, daughter of the late Armand and Irene C. (Paradis) Drouin and lived in Winchendon for most of...

Dec 19, 2020

WINCHENDON – Aurore E. “Ora” (Launier) Paradise, 102, formerly of 163 Pleasant Street, died peacefully Saturday morning, December 19, 2020 in Quabbin Valley Healthcare, Athol.

She was born in Worcester on July 22, 1918, daughter of the late Arthur M. and Henrietta (Casavant) Launier and lived in Winchendon for most of her life.

Ora had...

Dec 19, 2020

PHILLIPSTON – Peter N. Richard, 79, died peacefully at his residence Saturday, December 19, 2020, with his family at his side, after a long battle with pancreatic cancer.

He was born in Waltham, MA on June 19, 1941, son of the late Henry J. and Blanche C. (Lalime) Richard and graduated from Cheshire Academy and Merrimack College. ...

Dec 15, 2020

WINCHENDON – John L. Morris, 75, of 42 Summer Street, died peacefully Tuesday morning, December 15, 2020 in Bay Sate Medical Center, Springfield.

He was born in Gardner on May 30, 1945, son of the late Lawrence E. “Ted” and Alice M. (Bourgault) Morris and was a 1963 graduate of Gardner High School.  John later graduated from...

Dec 15, 2020

WINCHENDON – Joanne R. (Duval) Eldridge, 58, of Winchendon died peacefully Tuesday evening, December 15, 2020 in UMASS Memorial Medical Center, University Campus, Worcester.

She was born in Winchendon on December 17, 1961, daughter of the late Lawrence J. and Elizabeth Ann (Tenney) Duval and was a resident of Winchendon for most of her life.

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Dec 13, 2020

GARDNER – Richard Wendall LaDeau, 96, of 570 West Street, died peacefully Sunday morning, December 13, 2020 in Gardner Rehabilitation and Nursing Center.

He was born in Winchendon on March 21, 1924, to the late Gladys Oja and joined the United States Navy during World War Two, where he served on the USS Yorktown CV-10 in the...