Obituaries

Jul 25, 2019

JAFFREY, NH – Gloria M. (Heisler) Nease, 82, of 41 Andrews Drive, died peacefully at her residence, Thursday, July 25, 2019, with her family at her side.

She was born in Boston on May 3, 1937, daughter of the late Charles and Nina (Abbott) Heisler and was a graduate of Dorchester High School.  Gloria had lived in...

Jul 20, 2019

WINCHENDON – Janice Ann Martin, 57, of 4 Congress Road, died unexpectedly at home Saturday, July 20, 2019.

She was born in Winchendon on May 10, 1962, daughter of the late Donald J. and Vallma E. (Uguccioni) Martin.  Janice was a 1980 graduate of Murdock High School and a 1985 graduate of Salter School in Worcester.

Jul 19, 2019

TEMPLETON – Richard P. Hannula, 76, of East Templeton , died Friday evening, July 19, 2019 in UMASS Medical Center, University Campus, Worcester, with his family at his side.

He was born in Gardner on December 7, 1942, son of the late Arvo and Rita (Baker) Hannula and was a 1960 graduate of Narragansett Regional High School. ...

Jul 18, 2019

LITTLETON – Walter W. Thoms, 84, of Littleton, died peacefully, with his family at his side, Thursday afternoon, July 18, 2019 in West Side House Nursing Home, Worcester.

He was born in Queens, New York on March 12, 1935, son of the late William and Margaret (Ecoff) Thoms and grew up in Queens, where he graduated from...

Jul 17, 2019

GARDNER – John T. Kiosses, 90, of Gardner died peacefully Wednesday, July 17, 2019 in his residence, with his loving family at his side.

John was born in Gardner on April 9, 1929, son of the late Athanaseos J and Jennie T. (Apostolopoulos) Kiosses, two loving and very caring parents.  He graduated from Gardner High School with...

Jul 17, 2019

WINCHENDON – Annette M. (Cardin) Duvarney, 83, of 17 Pearl St., Winchendon died peacefully on Wednesday morning, July 17, 2019 in Wachusett Manor, Gardner, with her family at her side.

She was born in Winchendon on January 5, 1936, daughter of the late Mathilda (Ricard) and Albert Cardin and was a lifelong resident of Winchendon. She was educated...

Jul 11, 2019

WINCHENDON – Dorothy J (Hill) Lupien, 86, of 20 Duval Court, died peacefully Thursday evening, July 11, 2019 in Jaffrey Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Jaffrey, with her family at her side.

She was born in Union, SC on June 24, 1933, daughter of the late Theo and Mae (Janti) Hill and had lived in Winchendon from 1945...

Jul 11, 2019

GARDNER – Jason C. “J.J.” Clark, 27, of Gardner, died unexpectedly Thursday, July 11, 2019.

He was born in Northampton, MA on December 10, 1991 and lived most of his life in the Gardner area.  He enjoyed fishing and gaming and he especially loved his dogs.

He leaves his mother, Tonia Boudreau and husband Josh...

Jul 6, 2019

WINCHENDON – Tracy L. Chalke, 49, of Leominster and a former longtime resident of Winchendon, died peacefully Saturday morning, July 6, 2019 in Health Alliance Leominster Hospital, with her family at her side, following a long illness.

She was born in Gardner on May 10, 1970, daughter of the late Judith A. (Cutler) Chalke and Leo Richard...

Jul 3, 2019

GARDNER – Edith Louise Yleva, 95, formerly of 46 Glenwood Street, died peacefully Wednesday afternoon, July 3, 2019 in Alliance Health at Baldwinville, with her two close friends at her side.

She was born in Worcester on March 13, 1924, daughter of the late Pehr and Edith C. (Jonson) Jacobson and was a graduate of the former...

Jul 3, 2019

TEMPLETON – Marion Joyce (Brehio) Lancey, 89, formerly of 79 Bridge Street, Baldwinville, died peacefully Wednesday evening, July 3, 2019 in Alliance Health at Baldwinville, with her family at her side.

She was born in Baldwinville in her home on Circle Street on January 14, 1930, daughter of the late Edward and Marguerite (Whitney) Brehio and was...

Jun 30, 2019

MARANA, AZ – Thomas F. Mellen, 68, of Marana, AZ and formerly of Winchendon, died unexpectedly Sunday, June 30, 2019 in his residence.

He was born in Winchendon on July 25, 1950, son of the late Harry Q. and Stella M. (Cieslak) Mellen and was a graduate of Murdock High School.  Following high school, Tom proudly served...

Jun 25, 2019

WORCESTER – Patricia Eileen Christopher, 77, died peacefully Tuesday evening, June 25, 2019 in St. Mary’s Health Care Center in Worcester.

She was born in Worcester on August 19, 1941, daughter of the late Joseph J. and Josephine (Rzasa) Christopher.  Pat entered the Sisters of St. Joseph in 1959 and was a Catholic school teacher at St....

Jun 25, 2019

TEMPLETON – June J. (Anderson) Morgan, 97, of 99 Bridge Street, Baldwinville, died peacefully at her residence Tuesday morning, June 25, 2019 with her family at her side.

She was born in Shawano, Wisconsin on May 6, 1922, daughter of the late Floyd and Lorraine (Tedding) Anderson and graduated from Amberg, WI High School and later graduated...

Jun 24, 2019

GARDNER – Ronald R. LeBlanc, 83, of 390 Temple Street, died Monday, June 24, 2019 in Heywood Hospital, Gardner after a brief illness.

Ron was born in Gardner on January 22, 1936, son of the late Richard and Elise (LeBlanc) LeBlanc.  He was a 1954 graduate of Gardner High School and was a graduate of Fitchburg State...

Jun 21, 2019

WINCHENDON – Rachel A. (Laplante) Grout, 100, of 464 Central Street, died peacefully Friday afternoon, June 21, 2019 with her family and friends by her side.

Her husband of 57 years, Charles E. Grout died in 2003. She leaves her daughter, Dr. Coral M. Grout of Winchendon, many cousins, nieces and nephews.

Rachel was born...

Jun 21, 2019

ATHOL – Robert A. “Bob” Pervier, 54, of the Athol, Gardner area, peacefully went home to be with his Lord on Friday, June 21, 2019 in Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston, surrounded by his loving family, after fighting a long illness

Bob was born in Gardner on January 9, 1965, son of Irene J. (Brouillet) Pervier of...

Jun 15, 2019

GARDNER - Paula LaBay (Mitchell) Meador passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 15, 2019. In her last moments, she was resting comfortably on hospice care after an extended illness.

Paula was born on October 31, 1957, in Gardner, Massachusetts. She was born to Charles and Pauline Mitchell of Baldwinville, Massachusetts. She loved New England and was proud...

Jun 12, 2019

WINCHENDON – Robert S. Till, 89, formerly of 37 Tucker Street, died Wednesday evening, June 12, 2019 in Quabbin Valley Healthcare, Athol.

He was born in Winchendon on December 9, 1929, son of the late Axel Sigfrid and Sanni (Farmi) Till and was a 1947 graduate of Murdock High School.

Bob had worked at General...

Jun 10, 2019

WINCHENDON – Jacqueline (Muldowny) Dwinells, 61, of 36 Converse Drive, died peacefully Monday morning, June 10, 2019 at her residence.

She was born in Lawrence, MA on October 10, 1957, daughter of the late James and Denise (Dubriel) Muldowny and graduated from Lawrence High School.  Jackie had lived in Winchendon for 3 years after living previously in...