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Gerald M. Firth

Gerald M. Firth

Apr 15, 2012

Gerald M. Firth Orange – Gerald (Jerry) M. Firth, 70, peacefully passed away April 15, 2012 surrounded by family at the Fisher Home of Hospice in Amherst, MA.      Jerry was born in Ann Arbor, Michigan to Jacob and Roxie (Andrews) Firth.  Jerry grew up in Sturgis, Michigan, graduating from Sturgis High School, then attending Tri State University of Angola, IN...

Jonathan Edward Aukstikalnis

Jonathan Edward Aukstikalnis

Apr 13, 2012

Jonathan E. Aukstikalnis Phillipston - Jonathan Edward Aukstikalnis, 14, of 65 Burnshirt Road, walked with Jesus to God's loving arms, Friday, April 13, 2012 at the University of Massachusetts Memorial Medical Center - University Campus in Worcester, surrounded by his loving family, due to an injury sustained in an accident at his home on March 30th.  Jonathan was born in Gardner,...

Rosalie M (Martin) Doucette

Rosalie M (Martin) Doucette

Apr 10, 2012

 LEOMINSTER-------Rosalie M. (Martin) Doucette, 85 of Leominster died Tuesday evening April 10, 2012 in Legends Nursing Center in Gardner after an illness.  She was born June 18, 1926 in Chatham New Brunswick, Canada the daughter of the late Gustave Martin and Josephine (Doucette) Martin and lived in Rogersville until 1962 when she moved to the United States settling in Leominster....

Angelo Anthony Novelli

Angelo Anthony Novelli

Apr 7, 2012

 LEOMINSTER----Angelo Anthony Novelli 93, of Leominster died Saturday, April 7, 2012 in the Lifecare Center of Leominster after an illness. He was born September 27, 1918 in Leominster MA the son of the late Domenic Novelli and Felicia (Falgarelli) Novelli and was a lifelong resident of Leominster.  He leaves his son John D. Novelli and his wife Donna of Leominster...

Doris N. Coolidge

Doris N. Coolidge

Apr 7, 2012

PETERSHAM – Doris N. Coolidge, 83, of Petersham, died Saturday, April 7, 2012 in the St. Vincent’s Hospital, Worcester following a severe stroke.   She was born in Worcester, on April 15, 1928, the daughter of the late John Carlson and the late Ebba (Neylen) Nelson.   As a very young child, Mrs. Coolidge’s parents separated, and she grew up...

Robert T. Allen

Robert T. Allen

Apr 7, 2012

ATHOL -- Robert Thomas Allen, 68, of South Street, Athol, died Saturday, April 7, 2012, after a sudden illness. He was born June 16, 1943, in Gardner. He leaves two sons, Thomas V. Allen and Ross E. Allen, both of Athol; a sister, Joanne Gordon of Pilot Mountain, N.C., and five brothers, David Allen Jr. of Athol, Anthony Allen of...

Donna L. Pfersich

Donna L. Pfersich

Apr 6, 2012

GARDNER – Donna L. Pfersich, 44, of 57 Jackson Hill Road, Gardner unexpectedly passed away Friday, April 6, 2012.  She passed peacefully with family by her side in UMass Memorial Hospital – University Campus, Worcester.  A lifetime spent in Gardner, she was born on May 23, 1967, the daughter of James G. and Nancy A. (Burnyshafski) Pfersich.  She graduated from...

Miriam Z. Rosenheim

Miriam Z. Rosenheim

Apr 5, 2012

ORANGE - Miriam Zoe Rosenheim, 80 of 383 East River St., Orange, died Thursday, April 5, 2012 in the Legend Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Gardner surrounded by her loving family. She was born in New York, NY, on August 5, 1931, the daughter of the late Frederick J.P. and the late Gertrude (Shanahan) Rosenheim. She grew up in New York...

Miguel A. Arce

Miguel A. Arce

Apr 4, 2012

ORANGE - Miguel A. Arce, 80 of 94 Warwick Rd., Orange, died Wednesday, April 4, 2012 at his home.  He was born in Puerto Rico on April 24, 1931, the son of the late Juan and the late Prudencia (Navarro) Arce. He grew up in Puerto Rico and left to move to Westfield, MA when he was 22 years old. He...

James J. Keenan

James J. Keenan

Apr 4, 2012

LEOMINSTER – James J. Keenan, 89, of Leominster died Wednesday, April 04, 2012, at the home of his daughter Barbara’s in Ashburnham.   He was born in Fitchburg on February 19, 1923 the son of Bernard J. and Margaret (McCallion) Keenan.  He was a veteran of World War II serving in the U.S. Marines.    He leaves his wife, Patricia (O’Malley) Keenan; his daughter, Barbara...

Evan H. Willey,

Evan H. Willey,

Apr 2, 2012

Evan H. Willey, Jr. Athol – Evan H. Willey, Jr., 84, of 21 Gibson Drive, died Monday, April 2, 2012 at the Athol Memorial Hospital      Evan was born in Leverett on November 23, 1927, the son of Evan H.  and Louise (Spencer) Willey, Sr.  He grew up in Vermont and had lived in North Carolina for many years, moving to Athol...

Christopher Paul Mallette

Christopher Paul Mallette

Apr 1, 2012

PETERSHAM - Christopher Paul Mallette, 39, of 71 Glen Valley Road, Petersham, died on Sunday, April 1, 2012 at home.     Christopher was born in Athol on December 11, 1972, the son of Ronald Mallette and Candice (White) (Mallette) Tamason. He was raised and educated in Athol and graduated from Athol High School with the class of 1990. He was a...

Suzanne (Gronowicz) Young

Suzanne (Gronowicz) Young

Mar 31, 2012

ATHOL - Suzanne (Gronowicz) Young, 94 formerly of Petersham and Gardner, died on Saturday, March 31, 2012 at the Quabbin Valley Healthcare in Athol.   Suzanne was born in Gardner on May 6, 1917, the daughter of the late Adam and the late Veronika (Kotoski) Gronowicz. She was raised in Gardner and graduated from Gardner High School with the class of...

Charles J. Manewich

Charles J. Manewich

Mar 31, 2012

  ORANGE - Charles Joseph Manewich, 76 of 35 Rosemont Ave., Orange, died Saturday, March 31, 2012 in the Athol Memorial Hospital, Athol. He was born in Athol, on March 23, 1936, the son of the late Joseph and the late Eileen (Plunkett) Manewich. Charles grew up in Athol and graduated from Athol High School. He owned and operated his...

Richard I. Hood

Richard I. Hood

Mar 31, 2012

Richard I. Hood Royalston – Richard Irwin Hood, 74, died Saturday, March 31, 2012 at UMASS Memorial Medical Center University Campus in Worcester.      Richard was born in Athol on October 22, 1937 the son of Elton and Eva (Stevens) Hood.  He graduated from Athol High School in 1956.  He grew up in Athol and also lived in Petersham, Barre and Royalston.  He...

Phyllis S. (Sherman) Clukay

Phyllis S. (Sherman) Clukay

Mar 31, 2012

Phyllis S. Clukay Athol – Phyllis S. (Sherman) Clukay, 92, died Saturday, March 31, 2012 at the Quabbin Valley Healthcare.      Phyllis was born in East Wilton, Maine, November 7, 1919, the daughter of Raymond and Amy (Noyes) Sherman and was raised by her mother and step-father William Scott.  Following her marriage she moved to Athol in 1948.  She graduated from Rochester...

Alfred D Cloutier

Alfred D Cloutier

Mar 26, 2012

Alfred D. Cloutier Coast Guard Veteran and local business owner. LEOMINSTER -- Alfred D. Cloutier, 88, of Leominster, died Monday, March 26, 2012, at home, after an illness. He was a lifelong resident of Leominster born on May 23, 1923, the son of the late Leo Cloutier and Lena (Dargis) Cloutier. He leaves his loving wife of 64 years, Marcella...

James B. Hayden

James B. Hayden

Mar 24, 2012

James B. Hayden Orleans – James B. Hayden, 92, of Orleans, formerly of Athol, died Saturday, March 24, 2012 at his home.       He was born in Athol, January 15, 1920, the son of James B. and Mary (Manning) Hayden.  Jim grew up in Athol, graduating from Athol High School and moved to Orleans in 1981, following his retirement.       He served in...

Doris M. (Chaisson) Lamoureux

Doris M. (Chaisson) Lamoureux

Mar 23, 2012

ATHOL - Doris (Chaisson) Lamoureux, 91, of Athol, died on Friday, March 23, 2012 at the Quabbin Valley Healthcare in Athol.   Doris was born in Athol on April 27, 1920, the daughter of the late Joy and the late Emily (Gaudett) Chaisson. She was a lifelong resident of Athol. Mrs. Lamoureux worked for the former McElwain Shoe Company in Athol until...

Emile A. Benoit

Emile A. Benoit

Mar 23, 2012

 LEOMINSTER------Emile A Benoit, 63 of Fitchburg died March 23, 2012 in the Keystone Center Leominster after an illness.  He was born February 28, 1949 in Leominster MA the son of the late Philias L. Benoit and Irene B. (Doucette) Benoit.  He leaves two brothers, Louise C Benoit and his wife Caroline of Leominster and Theodore G. Benoit and his wife...

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