Obituaries

Nov 10, 2017

GARDNER - Robert R. Charland, 80, of 193 Barthel Avenue, died peacefully Friday afternoon, November 10, 2017 in Gardner Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Gardner.  His family was at his side.

He was born in Gardner on May 7, 1937, son of the late Louis and Rita (Moison) Charland and was a lifelong resident of Gardner. ...

Nov 9, 2017

WINCHENDON - Betty E. (Gormley) Ashmore, 90, formerly of 112 Ipswich Drive, died peacefully Thursday evening, November 9, 2017 in Gardner Rehabilitation and Nursing Center.

She was born in Winchendon on March 2, 1927, daughter of the late Charles E. and Ruth M. (Gordon) Gormley and was a lifelong resident of Winchendon.  Betty was a...

Nov 7, 2017

GARDNER - Noella M. LeBlanc, 68, of 258 Pine Street, died Tuesday, November 7, 2017 at her residence.

She was born in Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada on December 23, 1948, daughter of the late Camille and Anita ( Richards) LeBlanc and was a resident of Gardner for most of her life,

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Nov 6, 2017

WINCHENDON/BRIDGEWATER - Florence (Snead)  Pedini, 92, formerly of Winchendon,  died peacefully Monday, November 6, 2017 in South Shore Hospital, South Weymouth..

She was born in Staten Island, New York  on November 4, 1925 and had lived in Winchendon most of her adult life.  For the last four months, she lived in Bridgewater, MA. with her daughter Beverly....

Nov 4, 2017

NEW IPSWICH, NH - Harper Grace Lawler, infant daughter of Peter and Amanda (Carvill) Lawler of New Ipswich, NH, died peacefully Saturday morning, November 4, 2017 in the arms of her parents watching the beautiful sunrise  in Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, NH.

She was born in Monadnock Community Hospital, Peterborough, NH on Thursday, November...

Nov 3, 2017

GARDNER - Robert J. Smith, 69, of 153 Conant Street, died peacefully Friday morning, November 3, 2017 in Rose Monahan Hospice, Worcester, with his family at his side.

He was born in Winchendon on December 24, 1947, son of the late Ernest and Helen (Rocheleau) Smith and attended Murdock High School.  Bob proudly served his...

Nov 2, 2017

HUBBARDSTON - Alison L. Symonowicz, 34, of Hubbardston died Thursday, November 2, 2017.

She was born in Southbridge on December 15, 1982, daughter of Sheila (Davis) Bettro of Hubbardston and the late Mark Symonowicz.  Alison was a 2000 graduate of Quabbin Regional High School.  She also graduated from Mt. Wachusett Community College and University of...

Oct 30, 2017

GARDNER - A memorial service will be held  Saturday, July 28, 2018  at 11 A.M. in Mission Street Congregational Church, 15 Mission Street for William G. Virta, 95, formerly of Gardner.  Mr. Virta died October 30, 2017 at the Arbor Hospice Residence in Saline, Michigan, after living for most of his life in Gardner.

Funeral services will...

Oct 29, 2017

ROYALSTON - Kenneth Roy, 83, of 48 Norcross Road, died peacefully Sunday morning, October 29, 2017 in Baldwinville Nursing Home, Baldwinville.

He was born in Gardner on November 29, 1933, son of the late Joseph and Margaret (Lafleur) Roy and had lived in Gardner for most of his life.

Ken had...

Oct 29, 2017

WINCHENDON - Michelle Ann O'Neill, 42, of 11 Goodrich Drive, died peacefully at her residence Sunday, October 29, 2017, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born in Peterborough, NH on August 7, 1975, daughter of William J. and Sandra K. (Buckley) O'Neill and lived in Winchendon for most of her life.  Michelle was a...

Oct 28, 2017

GARDNER - Darien L. Masterson, 24, of 181 Park Street, formerly of Winchendon, died Saturday morning, October 28, 2017 from injuries suffered in an automobile accident in Rindge, NH.

He was born in Jacksonville, FL on August 7, 1993, son of Pauline (Lyman) Forman of Winchendon and the late Robert P. Masterson.  Darien grew up...

Oct 25, 2017

FITCHBURG - Mark A. Buyea, 28, of 24 Omena Place, died Wednesday, October 25, 2017.

He was born in Honolulu, Hawaii on April 12, 1989 and lived in Hawaii and Orlando Florida before moving to Massachusetts 7 years ago.

Mark worked as a grill cook at Campus Pizza in Fitchburg.  He...

Oct 22, 2017

TEMPLETON - Ruth E. (Edwards) Everhart, 94, of 27 Baker Lane, died peacefully Sunday morning, October 22, 2017 in Quabbin Valley Healthcare, Athol, with her family at her side.

She was born in Berwick, PA on April 1, 1923, daughter of the late Ernest and Helena (Masters) Edwards and was a graduate of Berwick High...

Oct 21, 2017

RINDGE, NH - Wayne B. " Pikey" Pike Jr., 60, of Rindge, died peacefully Saturday morning, October 21, 2017 in Cheshire Medical Center, Keene, N.H., with his family and caregivers at his side.

Pikey was born in Peterborough, NH on July 30, 1957, son of the late Wayne B. and Simone C. (Jalbert) Pike and...

Oct 18, 2017

WINCHENDON - Robert "Augie" Wakefield Jr, 50, died unexpectedly Wednesday, October 18, 2017.

He was born in Gardner on December 2, 1966, son of the late Robert E. and Beverly (Hurst) Wakefield.  He attended Murdock High School and was a lifelong resident of Winchendon.

Robert was employed by New England Wooden...

Oct 18, 2017

GARDNER -Jane S. Drake, surrounded by family and caring friends, peacefully left this earth and went to be with her husband, Jay on October 18, 2017

Jane was born on May 13, 1924 to parents Laura (Luthans) and William Snell in Clinton, Iowa.  She was a voice major and 1947 graduate of Grinnell College and met her...

Oct 11, 2017

GARDNER - Roger A. LaChance Sr, 80, of 377 Elm Street, formerly of Winchendon, died peacefully Wednesday morning, October 11, 2017 in Gardner Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Gardner.

He was born in Wolfeboro, NH on September 13, 1937, son of the late Raymond and Irene (Wheeler) LaChance and lived in Winchendon for many years until...

Oct 2, 2017

TEMPLETON - Andrew J. Hanson, 78, of 461 Freight Shed Road, Baldwinville died peacefully at his residence on Monday, October 2, 2017 surrounded by his friends and family.

He was born in Everett on September 6, 1939 son of the late Julian and Mary (Kwiatek) Hanson and had lived at the Templeton Developmental Center since...

Oct 1, 2017

WINCHENDON - It is with great sadness that the family of George Edward Ossenfort Sr., 83, of Winchendon, formerly of Ashburnham, announce that he passed away October 1st after a long struggle with Pulmonary Fibrosis.  George was born in Amityville, New York in 1934.  He was the son of the late Edward and Ellen (Davis) Ossenfort.  He graduated from...

Sep 26, 2017

WINCHENDON - Deanna J. (Lovell) Tatro, 79, of 137 Ipswich Drive, died peacefully Tuesday afternoon, September 26, 2017 in Gardner Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Gardner.

She was born in East Templeton on February 13, 1938, daughter of the late Charles and Ruth (DeCarteret) Lovell and was a graduate of Gardner High School.  She had lived...