Obituaries
Scott A. Collins
Apr 10, 2014
ATHOL - Scott A. Collins, 49 of Chestnut St., Athol, died Thursday evening, April 10, 2014 in the UMass Memorial Medical Center - University Campus, Worcester, after a lengthy illness surrounded by his loving family. Scott was born in Natick, MA, on January 8, 1965, the son of William G. and Karen (Loomis) Collins. He grew up in Natick and...
Robert Joseph Cormier
Apr 9, 2014
Robert J. Cormier, Sr. Orange – Robert Joseph Cormier, Sr., 85, of Eagleville Road, died Wednesday, April 9, 2014 at UMass Memorial Medical Center in Worcester. Robert was born in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, February 28, 1929, the son of Alyre and Arlene (Derosier) Cormier. He grew up in Fitchburg having lived on Beech St. and Hardy Passway. He attended Fitchburg schools, also living...
Marguerite (Bugbee) Fisher
Apr 9, 2014
BALDWINVILLE - Marguerite Fisher was known for her cheery spirit and willingness to always look on the positive side of life. When someone around her was having a dark day, she would remind them gently that the sunshine could always be found in their heart. Describing herself as having been “born with a smile,†she remained open to new opportunities and faced...
Evelyn Brooks
Apr 9, 2014
LEOMINSTER- Evelyn Brooks, 84, of Leominster, died Wednesday, April 9, in her home, after an illness. Evelyn was born June 14, 1929, in Leominster, daughter of the late Francis and Ada (McDonald) Brooks. She participated in programs with the ARC of Opportunity in North Central MA. Evelyn enjoyed card playing and puzzles. She loved to be with her friends...
Evelyn M. (Collette) Cormier
Apr 2, 2014
Leominster - Evelyn M. (Collette) Cormier died April 2, 2014 after a long battle with Alzheimer's Disease. She was 92. Mrs. Cormier was born in Leominster on November 17, 1921, one of five children of Livain and Elise M. (Girouard) Collette. She built her first home on Lindell Avenue in Leominster with her husband and love of her life for...
Christine Mary (Fairfield) Sonn
Apr 1, 2014
Christine M. Sonn Greenfield – Christine Mary (Fairfield) Sonn, 93, died Tuesday, April 1, 2014 at the Charlene Manor Extended Care Facility in Greenfield surrounded by her loving family. Christine was born September 3, 1920 in Wilton, New Hampshire, the daughter of Edward L. and Velma T. (Nickerson) Fairfield. She grew up in Wilton, New Hampshire where she lived for...
Prudence C. (Smith) Blair
Apr 1, 2014
Prudence C. Blair Athol – Prudence C. (Smith) Blair, 71, of 821 Daniels Shays Highway, died Tuesday, April 1, 2014 at Athol Hospital. Prudence was born in New York City, July 12, 1942, the daughter of Maurice and Cara (Davis) Smith. She grew up and attended schools in Hopewell, NJ, graduating from Moravian College in Bethlehem, PA in 1964. She had...
Jason C. Kearchner
Apr 1, 2014
LEOMINSTER - Jason C. Kearchner 25, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 1, 2014 due to injuries he sustained after being struck by a motor vehicle. He was born April 9, 1988, the son of Christopher Kearchner and Sharon (Mitchell) Parker. He grew up and lived most of his life in Templeton and attended Narragansett High School. Jason was a fun loving...
James W. Walsh
Mar 30, 2014
ATHOL - James W. Walsh, age 84, of Athol died Sunday, March 30, 2014 at the Soldiers' Home in Holyoke. Mr. Walsh was born June 3, 1929 in Athol the son of the late James M. and the late Regina (Savoy) Walsh. He grew up in Athol and graduated from Athol High School. He went on to graduate from Boston School...
Bertha A. (Rondo) Dean
Mar 29, 2014
TEMPLETON- Bertha A. (Rondo) Dean, 88, of 10 Harley Hill Rd., died Saturday, March 29, at UMass Medical Center. At the time of her death, she was living at the Baldwinville Nursing Home. Bertha was born July 12, 1925, in Athol, daughter of the late John and Faddie (Mallett) Rondo. Her husband of 45 years, Robert Dean, Sr., died April...
Margaret (O'Brien) Taintor
Mar 26, 2014
ATHOL – Margaret (O’Brien) Taintor, age 83, of Athol died Wednesday, March 26, 2014 at Broadview Assisted Living of Winchendon. She was born April 22, 1930 in Athol, the daughter of the late William J and the late Annie E. (Fay) O'Brien. She married Edward J.Taintor, Sr. on June 6, 1953. She was a life-long resident of Athol and a graduate...
Bradford S. Green,
Mar 25, 2014
Bradford S. Green, Sr. Athol – Bradford S. Green Sr., 60, of Sanders Street, died Tuesday, March 25, 2014 at Heywood Hospital in Gardner surrounded by his loving family. Brad was born in Gardner, Massachusetts, June 1, 1953, the son of William and Marie (Duguay) Green. He grew up in Athol where he has lived all of his life, attending...
Sr. Rita Therrien
Mar 21, 2014
PETERSHAM – The Sisters of the Assumption mourn the loss of Sr. Rita Therrien, 94, formerly known as Sr. Rita-de-Jesus, who passed away at Marie Esther Health Center in Marlboro, MA on Friday, March 21, 2014. She was a native of Millbury, Massachusetts, the daughter of Eliza (Mainville) Therrien and Oscar Therrien. Sr. Rita entered the Congregation of the Sisters of...
Angelina (Lore) Belanger
Mar 21, 2014
GARDNER - Angelina M. (Lore) Belanger, 96, of 61 West Broadway died Friday, March 21, 2014 at Wachusett Manor Nursing Home. She was born June 16, 1917 in Gardner the daughter of Carlo and Lucy (Vinzzi) Lore. She was the wife of the late Philip H. Belanger who died in 1965. She enjoyed cooking, reading, and gardening. She attended local schools...
Margaret S. (Crawford) Ashe
Mar 21, 2014
Worcester- Margaret S. Crawford-Ashe, 48, formerly of Leominster, passed away unexpectedly at home on Friday March 21, 2014 in Worcester. She was the daughter of the late Gordon Crawford and Maria (Daigle) Crawford of Leominster. Margaret attended Leominster Schools and was a part-time care attendant as well as a stay at home mother. She enjoyed bowling, singing, and was a...
Pauline M. (Provencher) Souther
Mar 20, 2014
Shirley- Pauline M. (Provencher) Souther, 89, of Shirley, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday March 20, 2014 in the Nashoba Valley Medical Center, Ayer. She was born on February 17, 1925, the daughter of the late George Provencher and the late Anna (Martel) Provencher. Pauline worked for the Meade Corp, En-Tech, Sampson Ocean Systems, and the former Eussey Press before retiring...
Norma E. (Hastings) Williams
Mar 19, 2014
ORANGE - Norma E. (Hastings) Williams, 87 of 50 Redbrook Lane #1B, Orange, died Wednesday, March 19, 2014 in the Heywood Hospital, Gardner. She was born in Athol, on May 10, 1926, the daughter of the late Harry F. and the late Emma D. (Emmett) Hastings. She grew up in Athol and attended Athol schools. She was a Cashier and customer...
Helen M. (Kwasny) Gemborys
Mar 17, 2014
GARDNER- Helen M. (Kwasny) Gemborys, 76 of 44 Clark St died Monday, March 17 2014 at the Heywood Hospital in Gardner. She was born November 17, 1937 the daughter of the late Michael and Magdalena (Gdula) Kwasny. She was employed at W.T. Grant Department Store, Fontaine's Furniture Company and in her golden years she worked for 17 years at Burger...
O'Neil M. Gosselin
Mar 15, 2014
LEOMINSTER -- O'Neil Gosselin, 85, of Leominster, died Saturday, March 15, after a short stay at the Highlands. Mr. Gosselin was born October 24, 1928, in Leominster, son of the late Rosario and Beatrice (Hebert) Gosselin. Mr. Gosselin enlisted in the United States Navy, serving in both World War II and the Korean Conflict. He worked at the former Foster Grant and was a...
Charles J. Evashousky,
Mar 14, 2014
ATHOL- Charles J. Evashousky Jr., age 70 of Athol died Friday, March 14, 2014 at Heywood Hospital of Gardner. Mr. Evashousky was born February 4, 1944 in Athol, the Son of the late Charles J. and the late Flora B. (Worth) Evashousky. He graduated from Athol High School 1961. He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War from 1962-1965....
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