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Elwyn T. "Al" Lawton

Elwyn T. "Al" Lawton

May 16, 2015

ORANGE - Elwyn T. “Al” Lawton, 82 of 15 Oaklawn Ave, Orange, died Saturday, May 16, 2015 at Quabbin Valley Health Care surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Medford, MA, on August 21, 1932, the son of the late Lester T. and the late Esther (Landerkin) Lawton. He moved to Athol at a young age and attended...

Mary A. (Robisauskas) Mazejka

Mary A. (Robisauskas) Mazejka

May 12, 2015

ATHOL- Mary A. (Robisauskas) Mazejka, 89, of Athol, died Tuesday, May 12, in Quabbin Valley Healthcare, after an illness. She was born March 19, 1926, in Athol, daughter of the late John and Veronika (Kairys) Robisauskas and has lived in Athol all her life other than three years spent in Bridgeport, CT. While in Connecticut, she worked as a telephone...

Barry J. Landry

Barry J. Landry

May 11, 2015

GARDNER- Barry J. “Moose” Landry, age 65, of Gardner, died Monday, May 11, 2015 in UMass Memorial Medical Center due to an ongoing battle with heart disease and other medical issues. Barry was born on February 7, 1950, in Fitchburg, son of the late Albert and Caroline (Campbell) Landry. Barry was a machinist and worked at Digital, Burton Tool, Mar...

Rita Lucy (Peloquin) Simard

Rita Lucy (Peloquin) Simard

May 9, 2015

LEOMINSTER- Rita Lucy (Peloquin) Simard, 97, of Leominster, died Saturday, May 9, in the Christopher House, in Worcester, after an illness. She was born July 22, 1917, in Leominster, daughter of Adelard and Hermina (Paulhus) Peloquin. She graduated from Leominster High School and was an active member of the Reunion Committee of the Class of 1935. Mrs. Simard provided accounting...

Evelyn M. (Hammond) Blanchard

Evelyn M. (Hammond) Blanchard

May 8, 2015

ATHOL - Evelyn Mary (Hammond) Blanchard, known as Babe, age 90, died peacefully on May 8, 2015 in her home surrounded by her loving husband of 73 years, Lawrence M. Blanchard, and her daughter Sharon Brighenti and her husband, Tony. Babe was born on August 27, 1924 in Lowell, MA., daughter of Philamon (Sevigney) and Henry Hammond.  She married her beloved...

Frank L. "Bud" Castine

Frank L. "Bud" Castine

May 5, 2015

Frank L. Castine, Jr. North Orange – Frank L. “Bud” Castine, Jr., 92, died Tuesday, May 5, 2015 at the Buckley Healthcare Center in Greenfield.      Bud was born in North Orange, MA, February 26, 1923, the son of Frank L. and Hazel (Chase) Castine, Sr.  He grew up in North Orange and Athol where he attended schools and has lived...

George A. Terrien

George A. Terrien

May 2, 2015

Athol – George A. “Pooh” Terrien, 65, of Pequoig Ave., died Saturday, May 2, 2015 at his home surrounded by his loving family.      George was born in Gardner, MA, May 27, 1949, the son of Edgar and Aurore (Paquet) Terrien. He grew up and has lived in Athol all of his life, graduating from Athol High School in 1967...

Beverly Fay (LaRose) Chadbourne

Beverly Fay (LaRose) Chadbourne

May 2, 2015

PHILLIPSTON- Beverly Fay (LaRose) Chadbourne, 79, of Phillipston, died Saturday, May 2, in her home, surrounded by her family. She was born September 22, 1935, in Gardner, daughter of the late William and Angeline (Vermette) LaRose. She graduated from Athol High School. Mrs. Chadbourne worked for Standard Chair in Gardner and retired from Simplex Time Recorder. Mrs. Chadbourne was happiest...

Rita Mary (Caron) Odell

Rita Mary (Caron) Odell

Apr 30, 2015

ATHOL- Rita Mary (Caron) Odell, 82, of Athol, died on her birthday, Thursday, April 30, in Wachusett Manor, after an illness. She was born April 30, 1933, in Baldwinville, daughter of the late Albert and Emma (Leblanc) Caron. Mrs. Odell was the oldest of fourteen and was a homemaker, raising her nine children. Once her children were grown, she worked...

Bertha Marie (Gallien) Blaser

Bertha Marie (Gallien) Blaser

Apr 26, 2015

Bertha M. Blaser Orange – Bertha Marie (Gallien) Blaser, 90, of 760 South Main Street, died Sunday, April 26, 2015 surrounded by her loving family.       Bertha was born August 2, 1924 in Athol, MA, the daughter of Maxim and Mary (Hachey) Gallien.  She spent her early childhood years in Athol and then moved to Shirley to live with her uncle and...

Theresa Marie (Pepin) Boudreau

Theresa Marie (Pepin) Boudreau

Apr 26, 2015

LEOMINSTER- Theresa Marie (Pepin) Boudreau, 89, of Leominster, died Sunday, April 26, in the Highlands, after an illness. She was born May 16, 1925, in Berlin, New Hampshire, daughter of the late Honore and Alphonsine (Veilleux) Pepin and attended Berlin schools. During World War II, Mrs. Boudreau worked for Pratt Whitney in East Hartford, CT. She also worked for R...

Paul P. Piermarini

Paul P. Piermarini

Apr 22, 2015

Paul P. Piermarini, Sr. Athol – Paul P. Piermarini, Sr., 82, of Daniel Shays Highway, died Wednesday, April 22, 2015 surrounded by his loving family at Quabbin Valley Healthcare.       Paul was born in Leominster, MA, March 17, 1933, the son of Clito and Lucy (Tocci) Piermarini.  He graduated from Leominster High School in 1952 where he lived for many years and...

Robert T.  Boucher

Robert T. Boucher

Apr 19, 2015

LEOMINSTER/MIDWAY, AR- Robert T. Boucher, 79, of Midway, AR, formerly of Leominster, died Sunday, April 18, in Midway, after an illness. He was born November 22, 1935, in Fitchburg, son of the late William J. and Rosemary (Beauchemin) Boucher. He served in the National Guard. Mr. Boucher started his career working at various paper mills including, Mead Paper, Roland Paper,...

Pauline J. (Blanchette) Horan

Pauline J. (Blanchette) Horan

Apr 19, 2015

GARDNER- Pauline J. (Blanchette) Horan, 89, of Gardner, died Sunday, April 19, in Wachusett Manor, after an illness. She was born September 14, 1925, in Fitchburg, daughter of the late Ernest and Beatrice (Filteau) Blanchette. Mrs. Horan was an active member of St. Joseph church in Gardner where she was a member of the Church choir and the St. Joseph...

Anne Frances (Therrien) Newton

Anne Frances (Therrien) Newton

Apr 17, 2015

Anne Newton Athol - Anne Frances (Therrien) Newton, 63 of South St., Athol M, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, April 17, 2015 with her daughters by her side at UMASS Hospital in Worcester. Anne was born on September 3,1951 in Bronx N.Y. She was the daughter of the late Leonard Therrien of San Diego, CA and Flora (Meuse) Therrien of...

Frances Mae (Stimson) Murphy

Frances Mae (Stimson) Murphy

Apr 16, 2015

GARDNER- Frances "Fran" Mae (Stimson) Murphy, 77, of Gardner, formerly of Athol, died Thursday, April 16, in Wachusett Manor, after an illness. She was born October 25, 1936, in Athol, daughter of the late Donald and Beatrice (Wing) Stimson. She grew up in Royalston and graduated from Athol High School in 1956. In addition to being a homemaker, she worked...

George M. Augustine

George M. Augustine

Apr 16, 2015

George M. Augustine Athol – George M. “Uncle George” Augustine, 97, died Thursday, April 16, 2015 at the Charlene Manor Extended Care Facility in Greenfield.      George was born in Orange, MA, August 16, 1917, the son of Joseph and Josephine (Rasinski) Augustine.  He grew up in Orange, graduating from Orange High School in 1935 and since the 1970’s has lived...

Linda (Blanchard) Brunelle

Linda (Blanchard) Brunelle

Apr 15, 2015

ATHOL- Linda (Blanchard) Brunelle, age 94, of Athol, died Wednesday, April 15, 2015 at Baldwinville Nursing Home. Linda was born January 14, 1921 in Shippagan, New Brunswick, Canada. She is the daughter of the late Edward and the late Albertine (Larocque) Blanchard. She came to Athol when she was 1 1/2 years old. She worked at the Ansin Shoe Company...

Robert L. Fisette

Robert L. Fisette

Apr 14, 2015

Robert L. Fisette Athol – Robert L. Fisette, 95, died Tuesday, April 14, 2015 in his lifelong hometown of Athol.      He was born in Athol on December 24, 1919, the son of Louis and Helen (Hack) Fisette.  He was the step-son of Ida (Sisson) Fisette.  Robert was a graduate of Athol High School, Becker College and 2nd Douglas Air Base Flying...

Donald R. Blair

Donald R. Blair

Apr 13, 2015

Donald R. Blair Athol – Donald R. Blair, 71, of 739 Daniel Shays Highway, died Monday, April 13, 2015 at UMass Memorial Healthcare – University Campus in Worcester.      Donald was born in East Orange, NJ, August 14, 1943, the son of Ray S. and Helen (Taylor) Blair.  He grew up in Nutley, NJ where he graduated from high school and...

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