Obituaries

Ronald J. Robichaud

Ronald J. Robichaud

Jun 5, 2012

GARDNER – Ronald J. Robichaud, 85, of 49 Acadia Road, Gardner, died peacefully at his residence Tuesday evening, June 5th, with his family at his side. He was born in Gardner on November 23, 1926, the son of the late Arsene and Mary Rose (Goguen) Robichaud and was a resident of Gardner for most of his life. Ron was a...

Edward J. "Jim" Glenzel

Edward J. "Jim" Glenzel

Jun 3, 2012

ATHOL – Edward J. “Jim” Glenzel, 76, of 739 Daniel Shays Highway, Athol, formerly of Winchendon, died unexpectedly Sunday, June 3rd in Athol Memorial Hospital. He was born in Boston on February 8, 1936, son of the late Edward J. and Emily (Slade) Glenzel and lived on Lake Monomonac in Winchendon for 43 years until moving to Athol three years...

Angela M. (Cutting) Collier

Angela M. (Cutting) Collier

Jun 3, 2012

WINCHENDON – Angela M. (Cutting) Collier, 34, of 206 Central Street, Winchendon died unexpectedly Sunday, June 3rd. She was born in Gardner on February 3, 1978 and was a lifelong resident of Winchendon. Angela graduated from Murdock High School in 1996 and received her nursing degree from Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical School.  She had worked as a licensed practical nurse in...

Priscilla J. (Divoll) Nasiatka

Priscilla J. (Divoll) Nasiatka

May 29, 2012

WINCHENDON – Priscilla J. (Divoll) Nasiatka, 83, of 50 Otter River Road, Winchendon, died peacefully Tuesday morning, May 29th, in Baldwinville Nursing Home, with her family at her side. She was born in Winchendon on March 20, 1929, the daughter of the late Frederic and Laida (Michaelson) Divoll, grew up in Winchendon and Baldwinville and lived in Winchendon for most...

Edmund A.J. Mroz

Edmund A.J. Mroz

May 15, 2012

WINCHENDON – Edmund A.J. Mroz, 92, died peacefully Tuesday morning, May 15th in Broadview Assisted Living in Winchendon. He was born in Peabody, MA on November 17, 1919, son of the late Emil and Bronislawa (Nachajska) Mroz.  A long time resident of Stoneham, he retired to Winchendon in 1987 with his wife, the late Ann Geraldine (Buron) Mroz. Ed was the...

Gary R. Martin

Gary R. Martin

May 3, 2012

WINCHENDON – Gary R. Martin, 51, of 11 Pearl Street, Winchendon, died Thursday, May 3rd, at his residence. He was born in Winchendon on February 8, 1961, son of Elizabeth (Marquis) Martin of Wilton, NY, and the late Robert Martin and was a lifelong resident of Winchendon. Gary attended Winchendon schools, received his GED, and took various courses at Mt....

John C. Roberts

John C. Roberts

Apr 29, 2012

WINCHENDON – John C. Roberts, 83, of 27 Monadnock Avenue, Winchendon, died peacefully Sunday morning, April 29th in UMASS Memorial Medical Center, University Campus, Worcester, with his family at his side, He was born in Winchendon on September 18, 1928, son of the late Adelard J. and Arzelie A. (Duval) Roberts and was a lifelong resident of Winchendon. John worked...

Judith A. (Avery) Plouffe

Judith A. (Avery) Plouffe

Apr 17, 2012

WINCHENDON – Judith A. (Avery) Plouffe, 67, a resident of Winchendon for most of her life, died peacefully Tuesday afternoon, April 17th, in Heywood Hospital, Gardner with family members at her side. She was born in Winchendon on November 22, 1944, daughter of Reino and Shirley (Greene) Avery Makela and was a graduate of Murdock High School. Judy worked for...

Judith A. (Kirby) Brown

Judith A. (Kirby) Brown

Apr 16, 2012

TEMPLETON – Judith A. “Judy” (Kirby) Brown, 65, of 16 Oak Street, Baldwinville, died peacefully at her residence Monday morning, April 16th, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Gardner on December 3, 1946, daughter of Dorothy (Caisse) Kirby of Baldwinville and the late Harry “Babe” Kirby.  Judy was a lifelong resident of Baldwinville and was a graduate of...

Craig R. Luoma

Craig R. Luoma

Apr 10, 2012

FITCHBURG – Craig R. Luoma, 62, of 20 Myrtle Ave Fitchburg, MA died Tuesday, April 10th in Health Alliance Hospital, Leominster. He was born in Fitchburg on August 9, 1949, son of the late Robert and Joan (Henstridge) Luoma and lived in Westminster until 1985. Craig was a 1967 graduate of Oakmont Regional High School and proudly served his country...

Arlene M. (Stowell) Dunham

Arlene M. (Stowell) Dunham

Apr 9, 2012

ROYALSTON – Arlene M. (Stowell) Dunham, 95, of 5 Baldwinville Road, South Royalston, died peacefully at her residence Monday morning, April 9th, with her family at her side. She was born in Hopewell, VA on May 31, 1916, daughter of the late Harry and Mary (Berard) Stowell, and graduated from Murdock High School, Winchendon with the Class of 1934.  She had...

Lawrence A. Chagnon

Lawrence A. Chagnon

Apr 9, 2012

WINCHENDON – Lawrence A. Chagnon, 85, of 6 Orient Place, Winchendon, died unexpectedly Monday, April 9th in Heywood Hospital, Gardner, after being stricken at home. He was born in Otter River, Templeton on November 13, 1926,  the son of the late Edgar H. and Marguerite (Lamarche) Chagnon, grew up in Templeton and lived in Winchendon for most of his life. Larry...

Lorraine D. (Nolette) Richard

Lorraine D. (Nolette) Richard

Apr 6, 2012

WINCHENDON – Lorraine D. (Nolette) Richard, 84, of 41 Joslin Road, Winchendon, died peacefully Friday evening, April 6th in Wachusett Manor Nursing Home, Gardner. She was born in Fitchburg on July 9, 1927, daughter of the late Adelard and Antoinette (Gagne) Nolette and lived in Winchendon for most of her life. Lorraine worked for many years as an assembly worker...

Edward W. Mizereck Jr.

Edward W. Mizereck Jr.

Apr 2, 2012

FITCHBURG – Edward W. Mizereck, Jr., 65, of 393 Canton Street, Fitchburg, formerly of Gardner, Baldwinville, and Leominster, died peacefully Monday morning, April 2nd, in The Highlands, Fitchburg. He was born in Gardner on November 25, 1946, the son of the late Edward W. and Edythe N. (Benson) Mizereck and had lived in Fitchburg for ten years.  Ed grew up in...

Carolyn A. (Maesto) Breau

Carolyn A. (Maesto) Breau

Apr 1, 2012

WINCHENDON – Carolyn A. (Maesto) Breau, 58, of 394 Forristall Road, Winchendon, died peacefully at her residence, Sunday evening, April 1st, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Worcester on February 25, 1954, the daughter of Robert Maesto of Millbury and the late Katherine (Kvalita) Maesto, and had lived in Winchendon for over 20 years. Carolyn worked for...

Eugene E. Raymond

Eugene E. Raymond

Mar 30, 2012

APOLLO BEACH, FL. – Eugene E. Raymond, 61, formerly of Winchendon, died March 30th in Ruskin, FL among family and friends. He was born in Winchendon on July 24, 1950, son of the late Maurice Raymond and Elizabeth (Gauthier) Raymond and lived here until the age of 16.  After his graduation from Monadnock Regional High School in Swanzey, NH, he entered...

Deborah Ann (Enright) Walker

Deborah Ann (Enright) Walker

Mar 23, 2012

HAVERHILL – Deborah Ann “Debbie” (Enright) Walker, 46, of 194 Boardman Street, Haverhill, formerly of Winchendon and Georgetown, died peacefully Friday morning, March 23rd, in Baker-Katz Nursing Home, Haverhill. She was born in Virginia Beach, VA on April 27, 1965 and grew up in Winchendon, where she graduated from Murdock High School in 1983.  In 1988, she graduated from The Carroll...

Alan R. Moore

Alan R. Moore

Mar 15, 2012

WINCHENDON – Alan R. Moore, 63, of 20 Poland Avenue, died peacefully at his home, Thursday, March 15th, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Somerville, MA on May 23, 1948, son of the late Arthur R. and Mary A. (Fiore) Moore and lived in Taunton for 25 years before moving to Winchendon four years ago. Alan loved...

Linda D. (Breton) O'Brien

Linda D. (Breton) O'Brien

Mar 14, 2012

ELLENTON, FL – Linda D. (Breton) O’Brien, 65, of 6851 Coconut Grove Circle, Ellenton, FL, formerly of Winchendon and Ashburnham, died unexpectedly Wednesday, March 14th in Manatee Memorial Hospital, Bradenton, FL. She was born in Winchendon, MA on March 31, 1946, the daughter of the late Simeon and Dorothy (McQueston) Breton and had lived in Ellenton for the last eight...

Edward J. Gandy

Edward J. Gandy

Mar 11, 2012

WINCHENDON – Edward J. Gandy, 86, formerly of 101 Ipswich Drive, died peacefully Sunday evening, March 11th, in Hospice House of Vero Beach, Florida, with his daughter at his side. He was born in Winchendon on December 10, 1925, the son of the late Matthew and Mary Frances (O’Hara) Gandy and lived in Winchendon until moving to Vero Beach this...