Obituaries

Jul 29, 2018

It is with great sadness that the family of Christopher James O’Grady announces his sudden passing on Sunday, July 29, 2018, at the age of 48 years.  He died at his residence in Orlando, Florida.

Chris will be forever lovingly remembered by his Son, Shamus Michael O’Grady of Santa Rosa, FL; his Stepmother, Alma (Yoss) O’Grady of...

Jul 28, 2018

GARDNER - Rosalie P. (Therrien) Vaillancourt, 78, of 61 Lake Street, formerly of Winchendon, died Saturday morning, July 28, 2018 in Heywood Hospital, Gardner.

She was born in Winchendon on October 30, 1939, daughter of the late Arthur and Adeline (Grydzinski) Therrien and lived in Gardner since 1990.  She was a resident of Winchendon for most of...

Jul 25, 2018

ATHOL - Jay A. Rogers, 60, of 96 South Main Street, died peacefully at his residence Wednesday evening, July 25, 2018, with his wife at his side, after a brief battle with cancer.

Jay was born in Exeter, NH on February 8, 1958, son of Dorothy (Jordan) Rogers of Allenstown, NH and the late Earl R. Rogers. ...

Jul 20, 2018

RINDGE, NH - Rachel L. (Russell) Chapman, 98, of 246 4th Street, died peacefully at her residence Friday, July 20, 2018, with her family at her side.

She was born in Winchendon, MA on April 25, 1920, daughter of the late Elmer J. and Flora M. (Ricard) Russell and lived in Rindge for many years.

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Jul 19, 2018

WINCHENDON - Damian G. "D.J." Kuchta Jr., 30, of Winchendon, died Thursday, July 19, 2018.

He was born in Gardner on July 23, 1987 and grew up in Winchendon, attending Winchendon schools.  He worked for Northstar Construction Services in Shirley.  Damian always brought a smile to people's faces and was loved by his many relatives and friends. ...

Jul 18, 2018

BOLTON - James M. "Mickey" Fuller, 88, of 220 Vaughn Hill Road and of Winchendon, died peacefully Wednesday morning, July 18, 2018, at the home of his daughter, with his family at his side.

He was born in Clinton, MA on August 27, 1929, son of the late John F. and Clara (Hall) Fuller and was a...

Jul 15, 2018

GARDNER - Ethel L. (Moore) Kendall, 96, of 64 High Street, died peacefully Sunday evening, July 15, 2018 in Wachusett Manor Nursing Home, with her family at her side.

She was born in West Newton, MA on November 21, 1921, daughter of the late Burton W. and Helen (George ) Moore and graduated from Newton High School...

Jul 13, 2018

GARDNER - Paul Mario DeMeo, 92, of 80 Century Way, died peacefully Friday morning, July 13, 2018 in Heywood Hospital, Gardner.

He was born in Cambridge, MA on September 6, 1925, son of the late Angelo and Lucia (Romano) DeMeo and had lived in Gardner for many years.  Paul graduated from Cambridge Rindge Technical High School in 1943.

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Jul 12, 2018

TEMPLETON - Jan P. (Hintz) Peissner, 72, of Otter River, MA stepped onto a rainbow Thursday, July 12, 2018.  He died at home from pancreatic cancer.

He was born in Peterborough, NH on February 5, 1946 to Philip Hintz and Thelma (Jurva) (Hintz) (Hakkarainen) Lebeaux and grew up in St. Albans, VT with his aunt Toini Peissner....

Jul 10, 2018

WESTMINSTER - Dennis O. "Denny" Jenks, 66, of 32 Edro Isle Road, died peacefully in his home Tuesday evening, July 10, 2018,  surrounded by his loving family.

He leaves the "Love of his Life," Donna, as well as his children, stepchildren, grandchildren, mother, sister and a Blessing To Be.

At his request, there are no funeral...

Jul 6, 2018

WINCHENDON - Barbara A. (Coombs) Cefole, 87, of 205 Spring Street, died peacefully at home Friday, July 6, 2018, with her family at her side.

She was born in Lynn, MA on April 24, 1931, daughter of the late Raymond and Hazel (Thomas ) Coombs and grew up in Lynn, Townsend and Peabody.

Barbara had...

Jul 1, 2018

WINCHENDON - Leona E. (Buman) Tate, 78, of 7 Colonial Lane, died peacefully Sunday morning, July 1, 2018 in UMASS Memorial Healthcare, University Campus, Worcester.

She was born in Lynbrook, NY on February 9, 1940, daughter of the late Leonard and Margaret (Ball) Buman) and had lived in Hubbardston for many years before living in Winchendon.

Jun 30, 2018

CAMP VERDE, AZ - Marie E. (Lambert) Williams, 92, of Camp Verde, Arizona and formerly of Winchendon, Massachusetts, died Saturday. June 30, 2018 in Carefree Assisted Living in Cottonwood, Arizona.

She was born in Jaffrey, NH on October 14, 1925, , daughter of the late Camille and Mary Y. (Toupin) Lambert and grew up in Morrisville, VT. ...

Jun 27, 2018

WINCHENDON - Esther H. "Terry" Johnson, 96, of New Durham, NH and Winchendon, MA died Wednesday, June 27, 2018 in Broadview Assisted Living, Winchendon with her family at her side.

She was born in Needham, MA on September 28, 1921, daughter of the late Lloyd C. and Ethel (Ferdinand) Herring and was a 1939 graduate of Needham...

Jun 25, 2018

KENNEBUNKPORT, ME - Rosalind (MacKenzie) MacLeod, 79, of 242 Kings Highway, died peacefully Monday afternoon, June 25, 2018 at her residence, with her family at her side.

She was born in Dominion, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia on October 7, 1938, daughter of the late Wilburn and Sarah Ann (MacDonald) MacKenzie.  She attended Cape Breton schools and worked...

Jun 24, 2018

WINCHENDON - Rene J. Bois, 95, of 48 Grove Street, died peacefully Sunday morning, June 24, 2018 in Alliance Health at Baldwinville.

He was born in Winchendon on January 21, 1923, son of the late Jean Baptist and Eva Marie (Roy) Bois.  He was a graduate of Murdock High School and was a lifelong resident of Winchendon....

Jun 23, 2018

WINCHENDON - Roger W. Cochran Jr, 88, of 75A Hyde Park Drive, died peacefully at his residence Saturday morning, June 23, 2018, with his family at his side.

He was born in Winchendon on June 21, 1930, son of the late Roger W. and Olive V. (Graton) Cochran, attended Winchendon schools and was a lifelong resident of...

Jun 21, 2018

TROY, NH - Diana (Raymond) Belletete, 72, of 200 South Main Street, died peacefully at her residence Thursday morning, June 21, 2018.

She was born in Winchendon, MA on November 24, 1945, daughter of the late Maurice and Elizabeth (Gauthier) Raymond and graduated from Murdock High School with the Class of 1963.  Diana lived in Troy for...

Jun 20, 2018

WINCHENDON - Darlene M. Duffy, 61, of Hyde Park Drive, died peacefully June 20th, after a three year battle with cancer.  She died at Quabbin Valley Healthcare in Athol, MA after a brief stay.

She was born in Winchendon, MA on July 2, 1956, daughter of Peggie Sawtelle and Eugene Duffy and lived in Gardner, MA for...

Jun 19, 2018

WINCHENDON - Germaine C. (Martin) Brooks, 84, of 190 Goodrich Street, died unexpectedly Tuesday evening, June 19, 2018 in Heywood Hospital, Gardner.

She was born in Winchendon on January 3, 1934, daughter of Neree P. and Josephine M. (Clavette) Martin and was a lifelong resident of Winchendon.

Germaine was a well known business woman, who...