Obituaries

May 3, 2020

WESTMINSTER - David M. Fix, 72, of 15 Mossman Road, died peacefully Sunday evening, May 3, 2020 at his residence, with his family at his side.

He was born on May 14, 1947, son of the late Myer and Concetta (Mancuso) Fix and grew up in Fitchburg.  Dave was a 1965 graduate of Fitchburg High School and...

May 3, 2020

GARDNER – Mary F. (Macomber) Julian, 70, formerly of Winchendon and Gardner, died peacefully Sunday morning, May 3, 2020 in Quabbin Valley Healthcare, Athol.

She was born in Gardner on January 6, 1950, daughter of the late Clarence and Claire (Bailey) Macomber and grew up in Winchendon.  Mary was a 1968 graduate of Murdock High School and...

Apr 30, 2020

WINCHENDON – Joanne M. Hajkowski, 86, of 66 Hyde Park Drive, died peacefully Thursday, April 30, 2020 in her residence, with her family at her side.

She was born in Bridgewater, Maine on July 2, 1933, daughter of the late Donald and Maxine (Brewer) Hartley and had lived in Winchendon since 1982.

Joanne had worked...

Apr 28, 2020

WINCHENDON – Henry J. McPhee, 91, of 45 Hale Street, died peacefully Tueday morning, April 28, 2020 in Heywood Hospital, Gardner.

He was born in Boston on July 4, 1928, son of the late Henry B. and Sarah (MacDonald) McPhee and grew up in Boston, where he graduated from Boston Trade School.  Henry proudly served his country...

Apr 26, 2020

TEMPLETON - Patricia R. Brady, 84, of 11 Sunrise Drive, passed on peacefully Sunday afternoon, April 26, 2020 in her home with her family at her side.

She was born in Middleborough, MA on September 13, 1935, daughter of the late John M. and Angela (Ambrosini) Brady and grew up in Maine.  A graduate of Hyde Park...

Apr 26, 2020

WINCHENDON – Wayne A. Sawyer, 62, of 55 Woodlawn Street, died peacefully Sunday morning, April 26, 2020 at his residence after a courageous battle with cancer, with his loved ones at his side.

He was born in Winchendon on June 13, 1957, son of the late Maurice J. and June A (Ackert) Sawyer and lived here for most of...

Apr 25, 2020

WINCHENDON – Robert A. Helie, 79, of 3 Congress Road, died peacefully Saturday afternoon, April 25, 2020 in Heywood Hospital, Gardner.

He was born in Winchendon on May 29, 1940, son of the late William and Phoebe (Duquette) Helie and was a resident of Winchendon for most of his life.

Bob was educated in Winchendon...

Apr 24, 2020

TEMPLETON – John L. Basso, 80, Baldwinville, died peacefully Friday morning, April 24, 2020 in his home with his loving children by his side. He is now reunited with his wife Sally (Wetzler) Basso who passed away March 29, 2009.

He was born in Gardner on February 21, 1940, son of the late John and Marguerite (Cherichetti) Basso...

Apr 24, 2020

WINCHENDON – Bruce A. “Goose” Harrington, 62, of 13 Mill Glen Road, died Friday, April 24, 2020 in UMASS Medical Center, University Campus, Worcester after a battle with pancreatic cancer.

He was born in Gardner on December 28, 1957, son of the late Roger and Helen (Moore) Harrington Sr. and grew up in Fitchburg.  Bruce had lived...

Apr 24, 2020

WINCHENDON – Mary E. (Underwood) Haskins, 96, of Winchendon, died peacefully Friday afternoon, April 24, 2020 in Fitchburg Healthcare, Fitchburg.

She was born in Antrim, NH on August 28, 1923, daughter of the late Maurice L. and Gladys M. (Sargent) Underwood and was a1941 graduate of Murdock High School.  Mary was a resident of Winchendon for most...

Apr 23, 2020

BOSTON – Dr. Jerome M. Listernick, 87, a former allergist in the Chestnut Hill area of Boston, died April 23, 2020 in West Roxbury Veterans’ Administration Hospital.

He was born in Everett on September 29, 1932, the only child of Abraham and Isabelle Listernick and grew up in Everett, graduating from Everett High School in 1950, where...

Apr 21, 2020

WINCHENDON – Roberta Jane “Bobbie” Long, 78, of 106 Ipswich Drive, died peacefully Tuesday morning, April 21, 2020 at Alliance Health in Baldwinville, where she lived since August 2019.  While living at Alliance Health, Bobbie made friends with each person she met.  The incredible staff cared deeply for her and were her extended family.

She was born...

Apr 20, 2020

WINCHENDON – James E. Richards, 81, of 122 Ipswich Drive, died peacefully Monday evening, April 20, 2020 in Heywood Hospital, Gardner.

He was born in Winchendon on February 10, 1939, son of the late Arthur E. and Marion R. (Jelley) Richards and was a 1956 graduate of Murdock High School.  Following graduation, Jim entered the Coast Guard...

Apr 20, 2020

WINCHENDON – Audrey A. (Dellasanta) Batchelder, 80, formerly of 46 Maple Street, died peacefully Monday, April 20, 2020.

She was born in Winchendon on April 24, 1939, daughter of the late Everesto and Eva (Diotalevi) Dellasanta and was educated in Winchendon schools.

Audrey worked for many years as an assembler at the former Ray Plastics. ...

Apr 18, 2020

WINCHENDON – Lillian M. (Keyes) Mills Tenney Vine Hobby, 94, formerly of Gardner and Winchendon, died peacefully Saturday afternoon, April 18, 2020 in Alliance Health at Baldwinville.

She was born in Springfield, MA on March 15, 1926, daughter of the late Wilbur and Roxsielena (Whittemore) Keyes and moved to Gardner at the age of five.  She was...

Apr 17, 2020

ASHBURNHAM – John P. Monette, 83, of 104 Dunn Road, died peacefully Friday, April 17, 2020 in UMASS Memorial Hospital, Belmont Street Campus, Worcester.  Due to the Corona-19 pandemic, his family was able to say their final goodbye via a video call.

He was born in Winchendon on November 13, 1936, son of the late Albert and...

Apr 17, 2020

WINCHENDON – Margaret M. “Peggy” Quirk, 89, of 369 Maple Street, died peacefully Friday morning, April 17, 2020 in her home, surrounded by her loving family.

A lifelong resident of Winchendon, she was born on December 21, 1930, daughter of the late Euclid and Albina (LaFalam) Smith and was a 1948 graduate of Murdock High School.

Apr 15, 2020

WINCHENDON – Charlotte A. (Patria) Drury, 100, formerly of 3 Winter Street and 547 Central Street, died peacefully Wednesday morning, April 15, 2020 in Alliance Health at Baldwinville.

She was born in Winchendon on March 26, 1920, daughter of the late Benjamin and Angie B. (White) Patria and was a lifelong resident of Winchendon.  Charlotte graduated from...

Apr 14, 2020

TEMPLETON – Jose Francisco Leaño, 70, of 51 Hospital Road, died peacefully Tuesday morning, April 14, 2020 in Alliance Health at Baldwinville.

He was born in Chocontá, Colombia, son of the late Luis Antonio Leaño and Marina Leaño-Luque. He lived in this area for many years to stay close to his grandkids, but kept in touch with...

Apr 13, 2020

GARDNER – Elsie M. (Cosentino) Proulx, 87, of 30 Graham Street, died peacefully Monday, April 13, 2020 in Wachusett Manor Nursing Home, Gardner after losing her battle with the Covid 19 virus after a nine day fight.

She was born in Springfield, MA on May 14, 1932, the daughter of the late Furivanti and Bernice (Bowers) Cosentino...