Obituaries

Feb 11, 2016

GARDNER – Adele (Shetrowski) Douckas, 92, of 81 Limerick Street, died peacefully Thursday morning, February 11th in Gardner Rehabilitation and Nursing Center.

A lifelong resident of Gardner, she was born on May 5, 1923, daughter of the late Koustanty and Margaret (Miller) Shetrowski and graduated from Gardner High School.

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Feb 7, 2016

HUBBARDSTON – Joseph M. Thibodeau, 63, of 112 Gardner Road, died peacefully Sunday evening, February 7th, at his residence, with his family at his side, after a courageous battle with metastatic melanoma.

He was born in Gardner on June 10, 1952, son of the late Joseph O. and Phyllis (Fontneau) Thibodeau and was a resident...

Jan 31, 2016

SPENCER – David A. Grigarauskas, 53, passed away in his home on January 31, 2016 in Newport, TN after a long, courageous battle with cancer.

Mr. Grigarauskas was born on August 4, 1962 in Worcester, MA to his parents, Walter and Gladys (Edgington).  He was raised in Spencer and was a graduate of David Prouty...

Jan 29, 2016

WINCHENDON – Donald A. Bernard, 90, a former longtime resident of Winchendon, died peacefully, Friday morning, January 29th in Hickory Hill Retirement Community, Burkeville, VA.

He was born in Winchendon on November 5, 1925, son of the late Ronaldo and Mary Callahan Bernard.  He grew up in Winchendon, where he was a graduate of Murdock...

Jan 28, 2016

GARDNER – Ray A. Gibson, 51, of 105B Main Road, Phillipston, formerly of Gardner and Templeton, died peacefully Thursday morning, January 28th at the residence of his son.

He was born in Gardner on September 8, 1964, son of the late Albert Leon Gibson and Shirley (Glidden) Constantine of Gardner.  Ray grew up in Templeton...

Jan 24, 2016

WEST BOYLSTON - Jean A. (Kneeland) Adams, 75, of West Boylston died peacefully on Sunday, January 24, 2016, surrounded by her loving family after a short illness. Jean was a wonderful Mother, Sister and Aunt.

She was born in Worcester on June 30, 1940, the third daughter of the late Everett and Frances (Keisling) Kneeland....

Jan 23, 2016

WINCHENDON – Mark S. St. Pierre, 58, of 414 Forristall Road, died peacefully at his residence Saturday morning, January 23rd, with his family at his side, after a brief illness.

He was born in Winchendon on September 14, 1957, the son of the late Armand and Angelina (Sawyer) St. Pierre.  Mark attended Murdock...

Jan 20, 2016

WINCHENDON – Loretta A. (Ashmore) Vitali, 92, of 56 Ash Street, died peacefully Wednesday morning, January 20th in Baldwinville Nursing Home, Baldwinville.

She was born in Winchendon on May 21, 1923, the daughter of the late Earl Ashmore and Ida (Rouleau) Ashmore Thayer and was a lifelong resident of Winchendon.  Loretta was a 1942 graduate...

Jan 20, 2016

WINCHENDON – Robert R. Russell, 84, of 23 Lincoln Avenue, died peacefully Wednesday morning, January 20th in Heywood Hospital, Gardner.

He was born in Winchendon on December 4, 1931, son of the late Robert and Freda (Tatro) Russell and graduated from Murdock High School in 1950.

Following his high school graduation,...

Jan 18, 2016

GARDNER – Joyce A. Brown, 80, of 77 Prospect Street, died peacefully Monday morning, January 18th, in Baldwinville Nursing Home, Baldwinville.

She was born in Gardner on January 1, 1936, daughter of the late Hugh Allen and Annette (Couture) Henchey and was a resident of Gardner for most of her life.  Joyce was a graduate...

Jan 14, 2016

WINCHENDON – Jeanette A. (Ricord) Blouin, 83, of 95 Ipswich Drive, died Thursday morning, January 14th in UMASS Memorial Medical Center, Worcester, after a short illness.

She was born in Winchendon on November 21, 1932, daughter of the late Silvia J. and Alice M. (Robert) Ricord and was a resident of Winchendon for most of...

Jan 14, 2016

WINCHENDON – Richard Stanley Page, of 179 Glenallen Street, died unexpectedly Thursday, January 14th at his residence.

He was born in Leominster on February 6, 1943, the son of the late Mildred and Stanley Page.  He lived in Winchendon for 50 years.

“Dick” worked for over 40 years for Ray Plastics/Mylec,...

Jan 11, 2016

WINCHENDON - Russell C. Nadeau, 88, of 90 Ipswich Drive, died peacefully Monday morning, January 11th in Wachusett Manor Nursing Home, Gardner.

He was born in Brattleboro, VT on November 20, 1927 and was a resident of Winchendon for most of his life.  He worked as a working supervisor at New England Wooden Ware until...

Jan 11, 2016

WINCHENDON - Doris A Goguen, 84, formerly of Winchendon died peacefully Monday January 11th at Gardner Rehabilitaion and Nursing Center with her family at her side.

Doris was born in Fitchburg March 9,1931, the daughter of the late Elzear and Mary (Gallant) Goguen. She grew up in Fitchburg attended Fitchburg Schools. Doris had lived in...

Jan 9, 2016

WINCHENDON – Norman W. Hicks, 80, of 206 Lakeview Drive, died peacefully Saturday morning, January 9th in Gardner Rehabilitation and Nursing Center.

He was born in New York City, New York on May 21, 1935, son of the late William and Mary (Hyvonen) Hicks and grew up in Gardner, graduating from Gardner High School in...

Jan 8, 2016

WINCHENDON – Joan T. (Richer) Robichaud, 87, of 103 Maple Street, died peacefully Friday evening, January 8th, in Baldwinville Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Home, with her family at her side.

She was born in Winchendon on October 5, 1928, daughter of the late Honore and Rose M. (Brousseau) Richer and was a lifelong resident of...

Jan 6, 2016

GARDNER, MA – John E. Barton, Jr., 92, died peacefully January 6, 2016 at Wachusett Manor, where he lived with his wife.  He was born in Winchendon on August 6, 1923, the son of the late John E., Sr and Lela F. (Streeter) Barton.  He graduated from Murdock High School with the Class of 1941.  He proudly served his...

Jan 4, 2016

GARDNER – Robin (Dunchus) Woodward, 48, of 286 Pleasant Street, died peacefully Monday morning, January 4th in Rose Monahan Hospice Home, Worcester, with her daughter at her side.

She was born in Gardner on November 25, 1967 and lived in New Hampshire for many years until returning to Gardner 15 years ago.

Jan 1, 2016

WINCHENDON – Helene E. (LaFortune) Cochran, 82, of 86 Elmwood Road, died peacefully Friday evening, January 1st, in Baldwinville Nursing Home, with her husband and family at her side.

She was born in Winchendon on November 30, 1933, daughter of the late Oscar P. and Rose A. (Boucher) LaFortune and was a lifelong resident of...

Dec 29, 2015

GARDNER – Sheron Lee Sawyer, 76, of 32 Hospital Hill Road, died peacefully Tuesday morning, December 29th in Wachusett Manor Nursing Home, Gardner.

She was born in Gardner on July 6, 1939, daughter of the late Bradley T. and Helen U. (Divoll) Sawyer and lived in Gilbertville for many years.  She had also lived in...