Obituaries

Sep 20, 2019

WINCHENDON- Alonzo J. Robichaud, 75, a longtime resident of Winchendon, died peacefully Friday, September 20, 2019, at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield.

He was born in Parkton, NB, Canada on August 21, 1944, son of the late Herve and Genevieve (Hebert) Robichaud and had attended school in Canada before moving to Winchendon.

Al worked as...

Sep 18, 2019

WINCHENDON – Gwendolyn E. Flagg, 90, formerly of 25 Main Street, died peacefully Wednesday, September 18, 2019 in Wachusett Manor Nursing Home, Gardner.

She was born on November 3, 1928, daughter of the late Webster A. and Grace C. (Carpinella) Flagg and was a resident of Winchendon for most of her life.

Gwendolyn worked for...

Sep 18, 2019

WINCHENDON – George J. Bousquet Jr., 77, of 176 Glenallen Street, died Wednesday morning, September 18, 2019 at his residence.

He was born in Winchendon on August 15, 1942, son of the late George J and Henrietta (Caouette) Bousquet and was a 1960 graduate of Notre Dame High School, Fitchburg.  During the Vietnam War, George proudly served...

Sep 11, 2019

TEMPLETON – Jay K. Davidson, 61, a long time resident of Templeton, died in his home Wednesday, September 11, 2019.

He was born in South Royalston on February 13, 1958, son of the late Robert C. and Carol E. (Purinton) Davidson and was a graduate of Narragansett Regional High School.

A brick mason by trade,...

Sep 10, 2019

GARDNER - Emily L. "Pat" Godfrey, 91, of Gardner, died peacefully Tuesday afternoon, September 10, 2019, in Cooley Dickinson Hospital, Northampton with her family at her side.  Her passing fulfilled her wish to be with her husband of 70 years, Campbell Godfrey, who died August 12, 2019.

She was born in Gardner on September 19, 1927, daughter...

Sep 10, 2019

WINCHENDON- Loring E. Bennett, Sr., 87, died peacefully Tuesday afternoon, September 10, 2019 in his home, with family at his side.

He was born June 10, 1932, son of the late Fred Bennett and Laura (Tucker) Bennett and lived most of his life in Winchendon. A Korean War veteran, Loring proudly served his country as a member of the United States...

Sep 10, 2019

ORANGE – John V. LaCasse, 85, of Orange, died Tuesday, September 10, 2019 in St. Elizabeth Medical Center, Brighton.

He was born in Wilton, NH on December 16, 1933, son of the late David and Glenice (Burnham) LaCasse and grew up in Wilton.  He lived in Orange since 2003 after living for many years in Fitchburg.

Sep 8, 2019

WINCHENDON – Beverly A. (Prentice) Paul, 80, died peacefully Sunday evening, September 8, 2019 in her home, surrounded by her family.

She was born August 16, 1939, daughter of the late Harold Henry and Frances Etta (Minkler) Prentice and lived most of her life in Winchendon.

Beverly was preceded in death by her loving husband...

Sep 3, 2019

TEMPLETON -  Elizabeth J. “Betty” Cwartkowski, 82, of 148 Rice Road, died unexpectedly at home Tuesday, September 3, 2019.

She was born in Winchendon on June 16, 1937, daughter of the late Harold and Emma (Rose) Lawrence and was a graduate of the former Templeton High School.  Betty grew up on the family farm in Royalston and...

Sep 2, 2019

ROYALSTON – Sheila A. (O’Toole) Gravelle, 75, of 32 Old Turnpike Road, died Monday afternoon, September 2, 2019 in Quabbin Valley Healthcare, Athol, MA with her family at her side.

Sheila was born in Ayer, MA on September 9, 1943, daughter of Edmond O’Toole of Marlboro, MA and the late Barbara (Bennett) O’Toole and was raised in...

Aug 27, 2019

WINCHENDON – Paula Hassam, 63, of 249 Mill Glen Road, formerly of Gardner, died unexpectedly Tuesday, August 27, 2019 at her residence.

She was born in Boston, MA on July 3, 1956, daughter of the late Eugene N. and Virginia (MacArthur) Hassam and grew up in Gardner.  Paula was a 1974 graduate of Cushing academy and a...

Aug 26, 2019

HUBBARDSTON – Robert W. “Bob” Filleul Sr, 79, of 26 Mt. Jefferson Road, died peacefully Monday morning, August 26, 2019 in Keystone Center, Leominster, with his family at his side.

He was born in Boston, MA on May 4, 1940, son of the late Raymond and Roberta (Hebb) Filleul.  He was raised in Allston-Brighton and was a...

Aug 24, 2019

TEMPLETON – Robert K. Pope, 64, of East Templeton, died Saturday, August 24, 2019 at his residence, after a period of declining health.

He was born in Winchendon on October 13, 1954, son of the late Robert D. and Virginia M. (LaPlante) Pope, and lived his entire life in Templeton.  Bob was a 1972 graduate of Narragansett...

Aug 21, 2019

TEMPLETON – Bonnie C. (Cass) Johnson, 77, formerly of 99 Bridge Street, died peacefully Wednesday afternoon, August 21, 2019 in Wachusett Manor Nursing Home, Gardner, with her family at her side.

She was born in Gardner on March 16, 1942, daughter of the late Elwood C. and Esther E. (Connors) Cass.  A resident of Winchendon for 38...

Aug 13, 2019

WINCHENDON – Rose L. (Bariloni) Waid, 92, of 12 Front Place, died peacefully Tuesday evening, August 13, 2019 in Alliance Health at Baldwinville.

She was born in Athol on February 1, 1927, daughter of the late Antonio and Adoralte (Masselli) Bariloni.  Rose grew up in Athol and lived in Fitchburg from 1952 to 1971, when she moved...

Aug 12, 2019

GARDNER - Campbell "Cam" Godfrey, 92, died peacefully Monday morning, August 12, 2019 in Linda Manor Extended Care Facility, Leeds, with his loving wife at his side.

He was born in Springfield, MA on February 27, 1927, son of the late Edgar and Dorothy (Campbell) Godfrey and lived in Gardner for many years.  Cam was a graduate...

Aug 11, 2019

TEMPLETON – Wayne G. Prentiss, 65, of 13 Shady Lane, died peacefully Sunday morning, August 11, 2019 at his residence, with his family at his side, after a courageous battle with cancer.

He was born in Gardner on October 10, 1953, son of the late Dana and Olive (Bettez) Prentiss and was a 1971 graduate of Gardner...

Aug 9, 2019

Virginia was a daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, nurse, teacher, artist, photographer, friend, and so much more. She died peacefully at home in Westminster, MA from complications of surgery and pneumonia. She was age “52”. Her real age is only available on a need to know basis.

There will be a Celebration of Life Service on Saturday...

Aug 7, 2019

ASHBURNHAM – Patricia L. “Patti” (Strout) Gould, 66, of 5 Penacook Drive, died peacefully at home Wednesday evening, August 7, 2019, with her family at her side.

She was born in Gardner on November 7, 1952, daughter of the late William L. and Margaret A. (McCue) Strout Jr and was a graduate of Murdock High School.  Patti...

Jul 29, 2019

TEMPLETON – Elsie M. (Richardson) Ayer, 90, of Templeton died peacefully, with her family at her side, Monday, July 29, 2019.  Elsie was predeceased by her husband of 55 years, Harold O. Ayer, who died in 2005 and her son, Timothy H. Ayer, who died in 1987, as well as her eleven siblings, of which she was the youngest. ...