Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...

Muriel G. (Kangas) Gravel
Sep 10, 2014
TEMPLETON – Muriel G. (Kangas) Gravel, 86, of 331 State Road, Otter River died peacefully Wednesday morning, September 10th in Heywood Hospital, Gardner. She was born in Andover, VT on March 14, 1928, daughter of the late Sulo and Annie (Moore) Kangas and was educated in a one room school house. In 1942 she moved to Gardner. Muriel had worked as...
Eleanor F. "Gram" Potter
Sep 8, 2014
WINCHENDON – Eleanor F. (Dyer) “Gram” Potter, 96, of 65 Toy Town Lane, died peacefully Monday afternoon, September 8th in Quabbin Valley Healthcare, Athol, with her family at her side. She was born in Freeport, Maine on January 18, 1918, daughter of the late Irvin M. And Doris E. (Parlin) Dyer and was a 1936 graduate of Lawrence High School...
Frances L. (Fitzpatrick) Kennedy
Sep 4, 2014
TEMPLETON – Frances L. (Fitzpatrick) Kennedy, 78, of 851 Patriots Road, died peacefully Thursday morning, September 4th at her residence, with her family at her side. A lifelong resident of Templeton, she was born in Gardner on January 18, 1936 the daughter of the late John and Lillian (Nicholson) Fitzpatrick and was a member of the first graduating class of...