Obituaries

Robert M. Sans

Robert M. Sans

Dec 3, 2014

BALDWINVILLE – Robert M. Sans, 67, of 731 Baldwinville Road, died peacefully Wednesday afternoon, December 3rd at UMASS Medical Center, University Campus, Worcester with his family at his side. He was born in Gardner on June 5, 1947, son of Joseph and Helen (Courtney) Sans and had lived in Baldwinville for many years.  Bob grew up in Gardner and graduated from...

Jules Bouchard

Jules Bouchard

Nov 30, 2014

WINCHENDON – Jules Bouchard, 89, of Deming, New Mexico and Winchendon, died peacefully Sunday evening November 30th in Baldwinville Nursing Home. He was born in Berlin, NH on September 22, 1925, son of the late Henry and Irene (Ashley) Bouchard and had lived in Winchendon for the past twenty summers while living in New Mexico during the winter months. Jules...

Paul W. Rice

Paul W. Rice

Nov 29, 2014

WINCHENDON – Paul W. Rice, 70, of 14 Joslin Road, died peacefully Saturday evening, November 29th in Heywood Hospital, Gardner, surrounded by his loving family, after a short illness. He was born in Bluefield, West Virginia on October 6, 1944, son of the late Paul B. and Gay (Sigmon) Rice and was a resident of Winchendon for most of his...

Susan Ethel (King) Goguen

Susan Ethel (King) Goguen

Nov 28, 2014

TEMPLETON - Susan Ethel (King) Goguen, 70, of 196 Brooks Road, Templeton, passed away peacefully at Gardner Rehabilitation and Nursing Center on Friday, November 28, 2014, following a short illness.  Susan was born in Braintree, MA on September 11, 1944.  She was the daughter of Catherine and Davis King.  Susan was a graduate of Narragansett Regional High School, Class of 1962.  She worked for...

Cecile M. (Gravelle) Skehan

Cecile M. (Gravelle) Skehan

Nov 27, 2014

ASHBURNHAM – Cecile M. (Gravelle) Skehan, 93, of 174 Center Street, died peacefully at her residence Thursday afternoon, November 27th, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Fitchburg on June 1, 1921, daughter of the late Arthur and Martha (Nasby) Gravelle and graduated from St. Josephs High School.  She was a resident of Ashburnham for many years. Cecile worked...

John R. Aylward

John R. Aylward

Nov 21, 2014

TEMPLETON – John R. Aylward, 42, of East Templeton, died unexpectedly in his sleep Friday, November 21st at his residence. He was born in Gardner on August 15, 1972, son of James R. and Evelyn J. (Salvas) Aylward Jr of Gardner and was raised in East Templeton.  He attended Narragansett Regional High School and received his GED from Mt. Wachusett Community...

Mark Robichaud

Mark Robichaud

Nov 15, 2014

GARDNER – Mark Robichaud, 68, of Gardner died peacefully Saturday, November 15th, with his family at his side, after a short illness.  His family came first, being a loving husband, father and grandfather.  He leaves behind his wife of 39 years, Justine S. (Chila) Robichaud; children, Clare L. (Robichaud) Anderson, Paul R. Robichaud and his wife Krista, Veronica L. (Robichaud) Derby and...

Ruth T. Batt

Ruth T. Batt

Nov 13, 2014

GARDNER – Ruth T. Batt, 82, of 215 Bickford Hill Road, died unexpectedly Thursday morning, November 13th in Heywood Hospital, Gardner. She was born in Plainfield, New Jersey on September 28, 1932, daughter of the late William Walter and Mabel Winifred (Ott) Troeber and had lived in Gardner for 58 years. Ruth was a graduate of Westfield, NJ High School...

Eugene C. Mustakangas Jr

Eugene C. Mustakangas Jr

Nov 11, 2014

PHILLIPSTON – Eugene C. Mustakangas Jr, 79, of 95 Main Road, died peacefully Tuesday morning, November 11th in Heywood Hospital, Gardner, with his family at his side. He was born in Gardner on August 18, 1935, son of the late Eugene C. and Jennie (Skon) Mustakangas and had lived in Phillipston for most of his life. Eugene was a self...

Leonard Priestley

Leonard Priestley

Nov 5, 2014

WINCHENDON – Leonard Priestley, 81, of 115 North Street, died peacefully at his residence Wednesday morning, November 5th, with his family at his side. He was born in Halifax, Yorkshire, England on May 19, 1933, son of the late Clifford and Rosina (Mitson) Priestley and served two years in the Royal Air Force.  He came to this country in 1965. Len...

Edward J. Robillard

Edward J. Robillard

Oct 29, 2014

Edward J. Robillard, 94, of Winchendon, died peacefully Wednesday morning, October 29th, at UMASS Memorial Hospital, Worcester  with his two sons at his side. He was born in Fitchburg on December 23, 1919, son of the late Emile and Marie (Bedard) Robillard and had resided  in Winchendon since his marriage in 1947. Ed worked last as a custodian for Winchendon public schools...

William A. OBrien Jr.

William A. OBrien Jr.

Oct 24, 2014

BALDWINVILLE – William A. “Bill” O’Brien Jr., 87, of 263 State Road, died peacefully Friday morning, October 24th in Baldwinville Nursing Home, with his family at his side. He was born in Gardner on July 8, 1927, son of the late William A. and Mary L. (Hood) O’Brien and lived in Baldwinville for most of his life.  Bill was a 1945...

Arlene E. "Pickles" Paul

Arlene E. "Pickles" Paul

Oct 23, 2014

WINCHENDON – Arlene E. “Pickles” Paul, 66, of 94 Sargent Road, Westminster and a former long time resident of Winchendon, died unexpectedly at her residence Thursday, October 23rd. She was born in Winchendon on November 28, 1947, daughter of the late Arthur and Ann O. (Varga) Paul and was a 1965 graduate of Murdock High School.  Pickles lived in Winchendon for...

Daniel J. Forcier

Daniel J. Forcier

Oct 14, 2014

WINCHENDON – Daniel J. Forcier, 64, of 138 Spruce Street, died peacefully at his residence Tuesday morning, October 14th, with his family at his side. He was born in Winchendon on April 21, 1950, son of Gertrude J. (Lavenskie) Forcier of Winchendon and the late Leo J. Forcier and lived in Winchendon for most of his life. Dan was a...

Richard H. Kuehl

Richard H. Kuehl

Oct 11, 2014

WINCHENDON – Richard H. Kuehl, 88, of Shrewsbury, a former long time resident of Winchendon, died peacefully Saturday morning, October 11th at Shrewsbury Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Shrewsbury, with his family at his side. His wife of 63 years and the love of his life, Rita M. (Diotalevi) Kuehl, died in 2012.  He is survived by two daughters, Wendy L. Diamantopoulos...

James M. Raymond

James M. Raymond

Sep 22, 2014

GARDNER – James M. Raymond, 78, of 46 Glenwood Street, formerly of Winchendon, died peacefully Monday morning, September 22nd in Heywood Hospital, Gardner. He was born in Winchendon on April 18, 1936, son of the late Joseph and Alice (Enright) Raymond and was a 1954 graduate of Murdock High School.  He later attended Worcester Trade School.  During the Korean War, Jim proudly...

Alice M. (LaLiberte) LaChance

Alice M. (LaLiberte) LaChance

Sep 22, 2014

GARDNER – Alice M. (LaLiberte) LaChance, 76, of 377 Elm Street, formerly of Winchendon, died peacefully Monday morning, September 22nd at her residence, with her family at her side. She was born in Gardner on August 9, 1938, daughter of the late Romeo and Eunice (Stone) LaLiberte and lived in Winchendon for many years until moving to Gardner three years...

Philip G. Cochran

Philip G. Cochran

Sep 20, 2014

WINCHENDON – Philip G. Cochran, 79, of 287 Front Street, died peacefully Saturday morning, September 20th in UMASS Memorial Medical Center – University Campus, Worcester, with his family at his side. He was born in Winchendon on June 24, 1935, son of the late Roger W. and Olive V. (Graton) Cochran and was a 1953 graduate of Murdock High School.  Following...

Aaron T. Cosentino

Aaron T. Cosentino

Sep 18, 2014

WINCHENDON – Aaron T. Cosentino, 45, of Winchendon, died unexpectedly Thursday morning, September 18th in Heywood Hospital, Gardner after being stricken ill at home. He was born in Athol on June 8, 1969, son of Frank A. Cosentino Jr of Winchendon and the late Norma (Raymond) Cosentino, who died in 2013. Aaron was a graduate of Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical...

Ivy Elizabeth Fifield

Ivy Elizabeth Fifield

Sep 11, 2014

WINCHENDON – Ivy Elizabeth Fifield, infant daughter of Megan Mable and Harry Fifield Jr, died unexpectedly Thursday, September 11th in Heywood Hospital She was born in Gardner on September 5, 2014 and lived in Winchendon. In addition to her mother and father, she leaves a brother John Paul Fifield; a sister, Amber Fifield; her maternal grandparents Robert Charles and Debra...