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Barbara L. Worn

Barbara L. Worn

Aug 9, 2023

Winchendon-Barbara L. (Finn) Worn, 73, died Wednesday, August 9, 2023, at Heywood Hospital after an illness. She was the wife of 51 years to the late Michael M. Worn.Barbara leaves her four children, Daniel Owen Worn, Tamatha Ann Worn, both of Winchendon; David Michael Worn of TN, and Carl William Worn and his wife Jessica of Williamstown, VT; four grandchildren, Dakota,...

Carolyn W. (Bourque) Fay

Carolyn W. (Bourque) Fay

Aug 9, 2023

 

Bernardston-Carolyn W. (Bourque) Fay, 84, died Wednesday, August 9, 2023, at Bay State Medical Center in Springfield after an illness.

She leaves her three sons, Bruce Hietala and his wife Barbara of Winchendon, Craig Hietala and his wife Bernadette of Fitzwilliam, NH, and Glenn Belliveau and his partner Brandi Manca of Athol, six grandchildren, Michael, Alison, Mitchel, Eliesa, Madeline...

Louise A. (Herr) Brewer

Louise A. (Herr) Brewer

Aug 9, 2023

Winchendon-Louise A. (Herr) Brewer, 92, died, Wednesday, August 9, 2023, at Alliance at Baldwinville. She was the wife of the late James W. Brewer, Sr. She leaves five sons, James W. Brewer, Jr, Michael H. Brewer, and his wife Anne, Daniel J. Brewer, Jeffrey W. Brewer, and his wife Cindy all of Winchendon, Paul L. Brewer, and his wife Zelina of Ohio;...

Humphrey Chadbourne III

Humphrey Chadbourne III

Aug 8, 2023

Phillipston-Humphrey Chadbourne, III, 91, died Tuesday, August 8, 2023, at his home after an illness.He was the husband of 62 years to the late Beverly Fay (LaRose) Chadbourne.He leaves two sons, Humphrey "Butch" Chadbourne, IV, and his wife Veronica, and William Chadbourne all of Phillipston: one daughter, Valinda Kwasny, and her husband Thomas of Moosup, CT; eight grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren;...

Theresa M Racine

Theresa M Racine

Aug 3, 2023

Gardner-Theresa M. (Dooley) Racine, 74, died Thursday, August 3, 2023 at Quabbin Valley Health Care in Athol after an illness. She was the wife of the late Henry A. Racine, Jr. who died in 2013.She leaves her son, Michael J. Larson of Gardner; daughter, Kelly L. Feuillet , and her husband Daemon of San Diego, CA; a step-daughter, Cherie Dery and...

Thomas J Conrad

Thomas J Conrad

Jul 17, 2023

Winchendon-Thomas J. Conrad, died Monday, July 17, 2023, at his home after a brief illness.  He died peacefully surrounded by his family.

He was a loving father and grandfather.  He leaves one daughter, Kelly Conrad of Manchester, NH; two granddaughters, Allison and Elizabeth.  He was preceded by one brother, Edmund Conrad of Phillipston; two sisters, Kathleen Cameron of Fitchburg, and...

Paul A. Sweeney

Paul A. Sweeney

Jul 10, 2023

Paul Andrew Sweeney, 59 of Rutland MA passed away unexpectedly on July 2023 with his four- legged companion Shelby by his side.

He was predeceased by his mother Doneta Leslie and his father William Dunham and his son Andrew Lafford. 

Paul leaves behind his children Sara Squires, Josh Laffond, Scott Laffond, and Shyann Sweeney, along with his 7 grandchildren....

Rodney Lee Wilbur

Rodney Lee Wilbur

Jun 30, 2023

 

 

Gardner-Rodney Lee Wilbur, 73, died Friday, June 30, 2023, at UMass Memorial Hospital after an illness. 

He leaves his wife Victoria A. (Penzone) Wilbur; four children, Jacob Rodney Wilbur of Fitchburg, Jesse Ian Wilbur of Wareham, Jewels Marie Meskauskas of Gardner, and Rene’ Michelle Snow and her husband James of Fitchburg; six grandchildren, Sarah Mears, Jacob Rodney Wilbur, Jr, Thomas...

Theresa M. (Hurley) Paul

Theresa M. (Hurley) Paul

Jun 29, 2023

 

Fitchburg-Theresa M. (Hurley) Paul, 94, died Thursday, June 29, 2023, at HealthAlliance Leominster Hospital after an illness. 

She was the wife of the late, Norman L. Paul. 

Theresa leaves eleven children, Joanne Keenan and her husband Brian of Fitchburg, Gerald Paul and his wife Angela of NC, Dennis Paul and his wife Sue of Gardner, Stephen Paul of Fitchburg,...

John D Wagner

John D Wagner

Jun 26, 2023

 

Gardner-John D. Wagner, 80, died Monday, June 26, 2023, at UMass Medical Center in Worcester after an illness. 

He was born in Gardner on April 27, 1943, a son of the late Zygmond and Nellie (Petrovich) Wagner. 

He leaves behind his best friend Dawnette Crosby, whom he has known for many years. Her daughter Kasie and Johnny's pride and...

Kathleen O'Brien

Kathleen O'Brien

Jun 19, 2023

 

ASHBURNHAM – Kathleen “Kathy” (Maki) O’Brien, 66, of Ashburnham, died suddenly Monday, June 19, 2023 at UMASS Memorial Hospital, Worcester from injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident.

A lifelong resident of Ashburnham, Kathy graduated from Oakmont Regional High School, Class of 1974.

Kathy was a loyal, treasured employee of Gardner Savings bank, IC Federal Credit Union, Roy Brothers...

Timothy M. Sparks

Timothy M. Sparks

Jun 15, 2023

 

Timothy M. Sparks, 53, of Winchendon, died Thursday, June 15, 2023.

He was born in Fitchburg on July 14, 1970 and was a 1988 graduate of St. Bernard’s High School.  He later attended Ft. Lauderdale University.  Tim was a resident of Winchendon for the last 21 years.

Tim worked as a pipefitter for Decco Inc. of Nashua, NH for...

Lorraine Mae (Morgan) Rossignol

Lorraine Mae (Morgan) Rossignol

Jun 9, 2023

Winchendon-Lorraine Mae (Morgan) Rossignol, 91, died Friday, June 9, 2023, at Wachusett Manor Nursing Home in Gardner after an illness.She was the wife of the late, Emilio G. Rossignol.

Lorraine leaves one son, Carey Rossignol, of Winchendon, one daughter, Bonita Robinson of Pace, FL, four grandchildren (Amanda, Adam, Brian and David), five brothers, Mickey Morgan, Gary Morgan both of CT,...

Acadia Ivy-Mae Taft

Acadia Ivy-Mae Taft

Jun 9, 2023

 

WINCHENDON - Acadia Ivy-Mae Taft, infant daughter of Justin Taft and Savannah Smith, died June 9, 2023 in Heywood Hospital, Gardner.

In addition to her parents, she leaves a brother, Todd Matthew Laprise of Winchendon; two sisters, Daenerys Eva Marie Morin of Winchendon and Valaria Ava Lynn Taft of Winchendon; paternal grandparents Kelly and Steven Taft of Baldwinville; maternal...

Daniel DeMary

Daniel DeMary

Jun 9, 2023

Winchendon-Daniel Demary, 73, died Friday, June 9, 2023, at his home after an illness. He was the husband of the late Mary (Lopez) Demary. Daniel leaves two sons, Damin Demary, with whom he lived, and Keith Demary of Orlando, FL; grandchildren, Dylan Demary, Devin Demary and; one brother, Franky Demary of FL; one sister, Christine Rivera of FL and many nieces and...

Amy L. Farnsworth

Amy L. Farnsworth

Jun 9, 2023

WINCHENDON – Amy L. Farnsworth, 53, of Winchendon, died unexpectedly at home Friday, June 9, 2023.   She was born in Gardner on July 18, 1969, daughter of the late Charles D. “Dave” and Candace (Piper) Couture and was a lifelong resident of Winchendon.  Amy was a graduate of Murdock High School. Amy had worked as a store manager for...

Patricia C. (Hetu) "Bailey" Richards

Patricia C. (Hetu) "Bailey" Richards

Jun 7, 2023

Winchendon-Patricia C. (Hetu) "Bailey" Richards, 84, died June 7, 2023, at St. Vincent Hospital after an illness. She was the wife of the late, Robert Bailey and the late, James Richards. She leaves two granddaughters, Jennifer Dixon and Renee Bailey, both of New Hampshire; several great-grandchildren; two sisters, Evelyn Brezniak of Cherry Valley, and Gloria Brisben of Elwood, IN; and several nieces...

Stacie L (Hughes) Bergeron

Stacie L (Hughes) Bergeron

Jun 7, 2023

Winchendon-Stacie L. (Hughes) Bergeron, 56, died Wednesday, June 7, 2023, after a battle with MS.She leaves her husband Robert K. Bergeron; her parents, Albert "Roy" and Gloria (Cowling) Hughes of Westminster; two brothers, Scott Hughes and his fiancée, Maggie Corini of Westerly, RI, and Mitchell Hughes and his wife, Andrea, of Barre; nieces and nephews, Zachary Hughes and his wife,...

Betty Boisvert

Betty Boisvert

Jun 3, 2023

 

Winchendon-Betty Ann (Christian) Boisvert, 84, passed away peacefully during the night lying next to herhusband Richard Saturday, June 3, 2023, at Alliance Health at Baldwinville .She leaves her husband of 66 years, Richard T. Boisvert, Sr; three children, Richard T. Boisvert, Jr ofGardner, Sharon Boisvert of Winchendon, and Darin Boisvert, and his wife Christine of Westminster,Betty loved being visited...

Juliette D. Floria

Juliette D. Floria

Jun 1, 2023

 

WINCHENDON – Juliette D. (St. Pierre) “DeeDee” Floria, 95, of Winchendon, died peacefully Thursday, June 1, 2023 in Gardner Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, with her family at her side.

She was born in Winchendon on February 5, 1928, daughter of the late Francois X. and Sarah G. (Berard) St. Pierre and was a resident of Winchendon and Rindge, NH...

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