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Francis P. Witts

Francis P. Witts

Jul 20, 2014

ORANGE - Francis P. Witts, 63 of 519 East River St., Orange, died Sunday, July 20, 2014 in the Athol Memorial Hospital, Athol, MA after suffering a heart attack at home.    He was born in Lowell, on April 17, 1951, the son of the late Thomas and the late Catherine H. (Brogan) Witts. Frank graduated high school from Keith...

Stanley Bujnicki,

Stanley Bujnicki,

Jul 18, 2014

GARDNER – Stanley Bujnicki, Jr. formerly of Jackson Park, Gardner, MA and Queen Lake, Phillipston, MA entered into eternal rest on July 18, 2014 with is family by his side. He leaves his wife of 65 years, Margaret (Blood) Bujnicki, two daughters:  Eleanor Hagwood, wife of Clifford Hagwood, and Patricia Bujnicki Peck, wife of Steven Peck.  He also leaves two grandchildren, James...

William J. Grant,

William J. Grant,

Jul 18, 2014

William J. Grant, Jr. Athol – William J. Grant, Jr., 87, of Jordan Drive, died Friday, July 18, 2014 at his home surrounded by his loving family.      Bill was born in Athol, MA, June 26, 1927, the son of William J. and Grace G. (Strang) Grant, Sr.  He grew up in Athol, graduating from Athol High School in 1945, while...

Ruth E. (Hopkins) Hajdukiewicz

Ruth E. (Hopkins) Hajdukiewicz

Jul 16, 2014

GARDNER- Ruth E. (Hopkins) Hajdukiewicz, 80, of Gardner, died Wednesday, July 16, in Wachusett Manor, after an illness. She was born and raised in Gardner on October 22, 1933, a daughter of the late Roy and Bertha (Norcross) Hopkins. Ruth worked at the Rutland Heights Hospital as a nurse’s aide until 1991. She then worked for the Gardner Visiting Nurses...

Elizabeth Alba (Hackett) Raymond

Elizabeth Alba (Hackett) Raymond

Jul 14, 2014

GARDNER- Elizabeth Alba Hackett Raymond, age 92, died peacefully at Legend Nursing Home in Gardner, July 14, with her family by her side.   She was born in Boston, MA on January 12, 1922.  She was the daughter of Edward Joseph Hackett and Elizabeth Traverse Hackett. Elizabeth and Edwin F. Raymond, Sr. were married 48 years. Edwin predeceased Elizabeth in 1993. She...

Marjorie Martin

Marjorie Martin

Jul 14, 2014

PETERSHAM - Marjorie Martin, 86 of Petersham, died Monday, July 14, 2014 in the Quabbin Valley Healthcare, Athol, MA. She was born in Hardwick, MA, on October 26, 1927, the daughter of the late Alton and the late Eunice (Hall) Martin. Marjorie lived with her sister, Florence until 1982 when she moved in with her sister, Thelma, until 2011 when...

David W.  Bigwood

David W. Bigwood

Jul 4, 2014

David W. Bigwood, age 67, of Athol died Friday, July 4, 2014 at UMass Memorial Medical Center of Worcester, MA.  David was born November 21, 1946 in Claremont, NH. He is the son of the late Wilhelmina C. Bigwood.  He was raised by his grandfather, the late Robert Bigwood.   He was the loving husband of Sharon C. (Woodard) Bigwood.  He and his wife...

Ruth Crawford

Ruth Crawford

Jul 3, 2014

Of Athol, formerly of Brookline.  Passed away peacefully at the age of 93 on July 3, 2014.   Devoted wife for 29 years of the late William H. Crawford. Loving mother of Kirk James and his wife Fern of Brookline, Barbara Rainey and her husband Jeff of Rio Rico, AZ, Kyle Carey and her husband Fred of Oakham and Liz Kincannon and...

Helen M. Corriveau

Helen M. Corriveau

Jul 3, 2014

ATHOL - Helen M. Corriveau, resident of Baldwinville Nursing Home, formerly of Athol passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on July 3, 2014.   Helen was born September 29, 1923 in Millers Falls, the youngest of seven siblings.  She graduated from Greenfield High School as an honor student in 1941 and married Leo P. Corriveau, to whom she was married 63...

Robert H. Anderson

Robert H. Anderson

Jul 2, 2014

Robert H. Anderson Athol – Robert H. Anderson, 89, died Wednesday, July 2, 2014 at Heywood Hospital in Gardner.       Bob was born in Gardner, MA, May 18, 1925, the son of Robert F. and Amanda (Lindell) Anderson.  He grew up in Gardner where he attended Gardner schools and since 1948 has resided in Athol.         He worked for the former Union Twist...

Marie Haddad

Marie Haddad

Jul 1, 2014

Marie Haddad of Norwalk, CT, died on Tuesday, July 1, 2014 Marie was a loving daughter, sister, and aunt. To her last breath she was kind and generous -- thanking everyone, and expressing appreciation to all who were helping her. She loved animals, especially her cat George, and was a generous supporter of the Humane Society and her local shelter....

Mary (Koczan) Sawicki

Mary (Koczan) Sawicki

Jul 1, 2014

Baldwinville - Mary A. (Koczan) Sawicki, 95 years old, of Otter River, MA passed on Tuesday, July 1, 2014. Mary was born in Gardner MA on July 14, 1918 to Alexander and Rozalia Koczan. She was predeceased by her beloved husband Stanley J. Sawicki and by her son Stanley E. Sawicki.  Mary is survived by her son John J. Sawicki, and...

Robert P. Duguay

Robert P. Duguay

Jun 30, 2014

Robert P. Duguay Athol – Robert P. Duguay, 81, of Partridgeville Road, died Monday, June 30, 2014 at his home surrounded by his loving family      Bob was born December 25, 1932 in Greenfield, MA the son of Phillip and Josephine (Lemier) Duguay.  He grew up in Gardner, graduating from Gardner High School in 1951.  While in high school he played left...

Alice M. Newbury

Alice M. Newbury

Jun 29, 2014

ATHOL - Alice M. Newbury, 87 of Athol, died Sunday, June 29, 2014 at her daughter’s home in Shelburne Falls, MA. She leaves one daughter: Eva Otten and her husband Peter; one son: Robert Newbury Jr. and his wife Alice; four grandchildren; five great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband Robert Newbury Sr. Funeral services will be held at...

Rita R.  Fogg

Rita R. Fogg

Jun 26, 2014

Rita R. Fogg, age 94, of Athol died Thursday, June 26, 2014 at home in Athol.  Mrs. Fogg was born August 23, 1919 in S. Royalston, MA. She is the daughter of the late Antonio and the late Maria (Rainaldi) Flematti.  She married Guy R.Fogg.   She attended Athol schools and graduated from Athol High School.  She worked at L.S. Starrett Co., Athol as...

Roland E. "Poly" St. John

Roland E. "Poly" St. John

Jun 26, 2014

ASHBURNHAM- Roland E. “Poly” St. John, 85, of Ashburnham, died Thursday, June 26, in Legend Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. He was born August 24, 1928, in Winchendon, son of the late Otis and Josephine (Blake) St. John. Mr. St. John served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. He worked for the Ashburnham Highway Department for 30 years...

Mary K. (O'Brien) Treml

Mary K. (O'Brien) Treml

Jun 25, 2014

GARDNER & STURBRIDGE- Mary K. (O’Brien) Treml, formerly of Gardner, passed away this summer at her daughter's home, where she lived. She was born December 6, 1916, in Worcester, daughter of the late Roland and Ellen (Fitzgerald) O’Brien. Mary graduated from St. Stephen’s High School in Worcester, and St. Vincent’s School of Nursing. She was a private duty registered nurse...

James E. Young

James E. Young

Jun 22, 2014

James E. Young Athol – James E. Young, 61, of Crescent Street, died Sunday, June 22, 2014 at the Athol Hospital after be suddenly stricken ill at his home.      Jim was born in Athol, Massachusetts, June 6, 1953, the son of Edward A. Young and Genevieve A. (Schenk) Young.  He grew up in Phillipston, graduating from Narragansett Regional High School...

Bruce F. Phillips

Bruce F. Phillips

Jun 21, 2014

ATHOL - Bruce F. Phillips, Sr., 64 of 60 Silver Lake St., Athol, died Saturday, June 21, 2014 in Piermont, NH. He was born in Athol, on August 2, 1949, the son of the late Frank and the late Gertrude (Brooks) Phillips. Bruce grew up in Athol and graduated from Athol High School.  He worked various jobs from working with the...

Sr. Rachel LaBranche

Sr. Rachel LaBranche

Jun 21, 2014

PETERSHAM – The Sisters of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin mourn the loss of Sr. Rachel LaBranche, formerly known as Sr. Rachel-Therese, who passed away at Marie Esther Health Center on Saturday, June 21, 2014.  She was a native of Laconia, New Hampshire, the first child of two, born to Leontine (Lapointe) and Leon LaBranche on August 24, 1923. Sr....

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