Obituaries

Apr 23, 2019

WINCHENDON - Carla Marie (Janhunen) Champagne, 62, of Winchendon Massachusetts passed away on April 23, 2019 at her home surrounded by her loved ones, due to a longtime illness. Her parents were the late Otto Janhunen and Cecile Irene (Aubuchon) Janhunen. Carla was predeceased by her sisters Shiela Janhunen, Nancy Janhunen, Gail (Janhunen) Dumas and brother Peter Janhunen. She...

Apr 20, 2019

WINCHENDON – Raymond. D. Rader, 79, of 61 Hyde Park Drive, died Saturday evening, April 20, 2019 in UMASS Medical Center, University Campus, Worcester.

He was born in Eaton, Ohio on September 18, 1939, son of the late Broadus and Margaret (Kasten) Rader and was a high school graduate.  At the age of 21, Raymond joined the...

Apr 19, 2019

TEMPLETON – Rachel B. Boudreau, 81, of 306 Baldwinville Road, died Friday evening, April 19, 2019 in Heywood Hospital, Gardner after a period of declining health.

She was born in Gardner on January 8, 1938, daughter of the late Arthur and Lilly L. (Richard) Boudreau and was a 1956 graduate of Gardner High School.  She had lived...

Apr 16, 2019

David O. Wade, of Phillipston, MA died at 90 years of age on April 16, 2019 after a brief hospital stay. He was born into the large family of Norman and Margaret Wade in Plymouth, NH in 1928. His early years were spent on their farm and by all accounts even then Dave’s innate curiosity was at the core...

Apr 15, 2019

WINCHENDON- Nancy E. Maine, 71, of 133 School Street, Winchendon, died Monday morning, April 15, 2019, at Alliance Health at Baldwinville, with her family at her side.

She was born in Lowell, July 9, 1947, daughter of the late Frank and Matilda (Anderson) Clark. Nancy grew up in Lowell and graduated from Lowell High School. After high...

Apr 10, 2019

ASHBURNHAM – James W. Goguen, 62, of St. Petersburg, FL and formerly of Ashburnham, died of natural causes Wednesday, April 10th.

He was born in Fitchburg, MA on November 3, 1956, son of Barbara Phyllis (Levesque) Goguen of Gardner and the late William F. Goguen of Ashburnham.  Jim grew up in Ashburnham and attended Oakmont Regional High...

Apr 9, 2019

TEMPLETON – Paul A. McAuliffe, 91, of 8 Memorial Street, Baldwinville, died peacefully on the morning of April 9th at his residence, with his family at his side.

He was born in Bellows Falls, VT on December 5, 1927, son of the late Charles R. and Mary “Polly” (Kelly) McAuliffe and was a graduate of Bellows Falls...

Apr 3, 2019

WINCHENDON- Dennis S. Mierzejewski, of 50 Old Centre, died unexpectedly Tuesday morning, April 3 2019 in Heywood Hospital, Gardner, after being stricken ill at home.

He was born in Gardner on September 27, 1941, son of the late Steven Mierzejewski and Florence (Storm) Mierzejewski and graduated from Gardner High School. Dennis had lived in Winchendon for the...

Apr 3, 2019

GARDNER – Brandon P. Bonk, 53, of 70 Ken Drive, died peacefully Wednesday, April 3, 2019 in UMASS Memorial Hospital, University Campus, Worcester, with his family at his side.

He was born in Hawthorne, California on July 16, 1965, son of Kenneth R. Bonk of Gardner and the late Michele M. (Lafayette) Bonk Ryan.  Brandon was a...

Apr 1, 2019

WINCHENDON – Zacharay T. Arsenault, 20, of 161 Lakeshore Drive, died April 1, 2019.

He was born in Concord, MA on November 19, 1998. He leaves his mother, Tara Rivers and her Fiance Lauren Finlay of Winchendon; his brothers, Kaleb Arsenault, Jace Morales, and Jovani Morales, all of Winchendon; his grandparents, Raymond and Peggy Sue Rivers of Leominster...

Mar 30, 2019

WINCHENDON - Alexander “Al” Monaco, 86, passed away peacefully Saturday March 30,2019 at home surrounded by family and friends.

Al was born November 28,1932 in Boston, son of late Nicholas & Mary (Boucheri) Monaco.

Al proudly served his country as a member of the Army during the Korean War as a combat medic.

Al...

Mar 28, 2019

WINCHENDON – Raymond J. Menard, 81, of 122 Ipswich Drive, died peacefully Thursday evening, March 28, 2019 in Wachusett Manor Nursing Home, Gardner.

He was born in Winchendon on September 13, 1937, son of the late Arthur J. and Rose E. (Baril) Menard and graduated from Murdock High School.  Ray lived in Winchendon for most of his...

Mar 24, 2019

PHILLIPSTON – Randall S. “Randy” Brandeberry, 55, of Phillipston, died peacefully Sunday evening, March 24, 2019, with his wife at his side, in Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston after a heroic fight against cancer for six years.

He was born in Toledo, Ohio on September 16, 1963 and grew up in North Andover, MA.  Randy graduated from North...

Mar 24, 2019

WINCHENDON – Wayne C. Sidilau, 74, of 33 Baldwinville Road, died peacefully Sunday afternoon, March 24, 2019 in Wachusett Manor Nursing Home, Gardner with his family at his side.

He was born in Leominster on November 13, 1944, son of the late Harold and Ruth (Dignard) Sidilau and graduated from Leominster Trade High School.  Following his graduation,...

Mar 23, 2019

WESTMINSTER -  Judith M. Donovan, 80, of 29 School Street, Winchendon, and a former longtime resident of Westminster, died peacefully Saturday afternoon, March 23, 2019 at her residence, with her family by her side.

She was born in Gardner on July 2, 1938, daughter of the late Daniel and Marjorie (Parker) Donovan.  Judy grew up in Gardner, graduating from...

Mar 16, 2019

WINCHENDON - Gladys Eva Elizabeth (Trump) Gorts, of Winchendon, MA, died peacefully Saturday morning, March 16, 2019 in Alliance Health at Baldwinville, MA after a period of failing health. She was born in Talaton, Devon, England on December 29, 1921, daughter of the late Christopher John and Olive (Bambridge) Trump and came to this country at the age of...

Mar 14, 2019

GARDNER – Kathe Margarete Perry, 85, widow of SFC Larry Eugene Perry, US Army Retired, died unexpectedly Thursday, March 14, 2019 in Leominster Hospital.

Kathe was a Church Street, Gardner, Massachusetts resident for the last eight years.  Kathe was born on November 22, 1933 in Nurnberg, Germany.  As a US Army wife, Kathe lived abroad and in...

Mar 11, 2019

ORANGE – Joseph W. Keresey, 89, of 519 East River Street, died peacefully Monday morning, March 11, 2019 in Heywood Hospital, Gardner, with his family at his side.

He was born in Gardner on June 12, 1929, son of the late Joseph and Annie (Brett) Keresey and was a 1947 graduate of Gardner High School.  Joe proudly...

Mar 9, 2019

WINCHENDON – Raymond L. Jean, 83, of 109 Park Street, died peacefully Saturday evening, March 9, 2019 in UMASS Memorial Medical Center, University Campus, Worcester with his family at his side.

He was born in Gardner on April 25, 1935, son of the late Joseph G. and Marie Anne (LeBlanc) Jean and had lived in Winchendon for...

Feb 27, 2019

WINCHENDON – Harold A. “Butch” Covey, 54, of 54 Grove Street, died peacefully Wednesday morning, February 27, 2019 in Gardner Rehabilitation and Nursing Center.

He was born in Gardner on November 23, 1964 and graduated from Gardner High School, where won a bronze medal in track and field and was a member of the wrestling team.  Butch...