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Alan Meagher

Alan Meagher

Jan 18, 2023

 

Hubbardston-Alan Meagher, 61, died suddenly at his home on Wednesday, January 18, 2023. He leaves one brother and three sisters, Katherine White and her husband George of Templeton, Steve Meagher of Phillipston,  Deb Meagher and her companion Mark Hicks of Gardner, and Jo-Ann Meagher of Gardner; several nieces and nephews, and many  cousins. 

Alan was born on November 8,...

Adam Richard Butterfield

Adam Richard Butterfield

Jan 17, 2023

 

Westminster-Adam Richard Butterfield, 38, died Tuesday, January 17, 2023, at Hartford Hospital, in Hartford, CT, after a brief illness. 

He leaves his father, Scott Butterfield of Westminster; one brother, Chad Butterfield of Keene, NH; one sister, Alicia Butterfield and her partner, Stephen Grant of Baldwinville, two nieces, Haylee Butterfield of Baldwinville, Alivia grant, and a nephew Nicolas Grant; his...

Susan R. Hubert

Susan R. Hubert

Jan 16, 2023

GARDNER - Susan (Morley) Hubert passed away on January 16, 2023, at Heywood Hospital in Gardner surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on June 15, 1960, in Fitchburg.  She graduated from Fitchburg High School in 1978 with a gold F for academic excellence and from Fitchburg State College in 1982 with a Bachelor of Science degree in human...

Richard J. Flanagan

Richard J. Flanagan

Jan 15, 2023

Richard J. Flanagan,85, formerly of Gardner, died Sunday, January 15, 2023 at in Barre, MA. 

He was born in Gardner on November 7, 1937, a son of the late Edward Flanagan and Mary (Osborn) Flanagan. 

Richard grew up in Gardner and was educated in Gardner.   He worked at Beech Hill and GAAMA.  He was a long-time member of Sacred...

Nancy L. Drury

Nancy L. Drury

Jan 14, 2023

Ashburnham- Nancy L. Drury, 75, died Saturday, January 14, 2023, at UMass Marlborough Hospital after an illness.

She leaves three nieces, Nancy Rolle of Ashburnham, Lynn Wilshire of Gardner, and Ann Yelle of Phillipston; one nephew, Roger Drury of Fitchburg; eight great-nieces and nephews, and several great-great-nieces and nephews. She also leaves several aunts and uncles and cousins as well.

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Barbara Jane Robichaud

Barbara Jane Robichaud

Jan 14, 2023

GARDNER - Barbara Jane (Brand) Robichaud, 72, died peacefully Saturday, January 14, 2023, at Heywood Hospital in Gardner, MA, after a lengthy battle with breast cancer. Her husband and daughters were by her side when she passed.She was born in Gardner on March 12, 1950, the oldest daughter of the late Harold and Stella (Collette) Brand. Barbara grew up in Ayer...

Ronald C. Roth

Ronald C. Roth

Jan 13, 2023

 

Westminster- Ronald Carl Roth, 91, died peacefully, Friday, January 13, 2023, at the Manor on the Hill Assisted Living. 

He was the husband of the late Barbara (Erlewein) Roth. 

He leaves four sons, Bruce Roth, and his wife Lynn of Jefferson, Patrick Roth, and his partner, Michael Morris of Provincetown, Michael Roth, and his wife, Michelle Roth of Summerville,...

Gordon P Turgiss

Gordon P Turgiss

Jan 12, 2023

PLYMOUTH, MA - Gordon Peter Turgiss Sr,82, died Thursday, January 12, 2023, at his son's residence.

He was born in Woburn and retired to Plymouth Ma, Married to Phyllis R Turgiss (56 yrs), Brother of Regina Kerrigan-Shannon, and Charles George Turgiss Jr.

He leaves three sons, Gordon P. Turgiss, Jr (Vivian), Garry J. Turgiss (Sallie), Gregory R. Turgiss...

Thomas E. May

Thomas E. May

Jan 12, 2023

TEMPLETON - Thomas E. May,95, died Thursday, January 12, 2023, at Heywood Hospital in Gardner.He was born in Flushing, New York on August 21, 1927, a son of the late Earl May and Alice (Blaser) May. He lived in New York until age 5 moving to Templeton and then to Hubbardston where he grew up on a small dairy farm. ...

Gerard James Aitken IV

Gerard James Aitken IV

Jan 11, 2023

Gerard James Aitken IV

Gerard also known as Jamie, was born in Gardner MA at Heywood Hospital on July 23rd, 1978, The son of horsemen and business executive Gerard James Aitken III, and New York socialite Molly Bennett Aitken. He attended Eaglebrook school In Deerfield MA and received a Bachelors degree online. He traveled to China with his father’s business...

Alicia M. Harthan

Alicia M. Harthan

Jan 11, 2023

GARDNER - Alicia M. Harthan, 40 died Wednesday, January 11, 2023, after a sudden illness. 

She leaves one daughter, Ivory Harthan; one son, Travis Harthan; two grandchildren, Azure Campbell and Aurelia Campbell all of Worcester; her father, Randall Harthan of Gardner; her mother, Crystal Poole, and her husband John of Worcester; one brother, Jason Harthan and his wife, Colleen of...

Stephanie N. Hodges

Stephanie N. Hodges

Jan 8, 2023

Athol- Stephanie Nicole (Carey) Hodges, 30, died Sunday, January 8, 2023 after a brief illness surrounded by her family at Cooley Dickinson Hospital in Northampton.She leaves her husband Richard W. Hodges; three sons, Brody Whittle, Tristen Hodges and Maddox Hodges all of Northampton; her parents, Chris and Kelly (Murphy) Carey of Athol; one brother, Frank Carey of Athol; three nieces;...

Windsor P Towle

Windsor P Towle

Jan 7, 2023

Westminster-Windsor P. Towle, 94, died Saturday, January 7, 2023, at Gardner Rehab after an illness.

He was the husband of the late Ruth A. (Strom) Towle, who died in June of 2016.

He leaves one daughter, Dianne Berube of Westminster; one son, Mark Towle and his wife Heidi of Leominster; four grandchildren, Kori Towle, Carissa Dunlop, Kristopher Towle, Jonathan Berube...

Carol Cloutier

Carol Cloutier

Jan 5, 2023

 

GARDNER- Carol (Strom) Cloutier, 77, died Thursday, January 5, 2023, at Gardner Rehab after an illness. 

She leaves her two daughters, Tennille Cloutier of Gardner and Michelle Howden of Marlborough; one son, Jonathan Jones of Orange; six grandchildren, Matthew Cloutier, Tyler Lemere, Calista Howden, Robbie Howden, Hollie Cutia, and Logan Boudreau; four great-grandchildren, Azura Cloutier, Lexi Cloutier, Sayge Magnuson,...

Margo E. Bombard

Margo E. Bombard

Jan 2, 2023

Templeton-Margo E. (Leonard) Bombard, 78, died Monday, January 2, 2023, at her home after an illness.

She leaves two daughters, Jennifer Antilla and her husband Brian of Templeton, and Lisa Guy and her husband Joseph of Athol; three grandsons, two granddaughters, three great-grandsons, and one great-granddaughter; two brothers, Mark Leonard of Templeton and Martin Leonard of E. Brookfield. 

She was...

Mary Louise Floran

Mary Louise Floran

Dec 30, 2022

ATHOL- Mary Louise (Flagg) Floran, age 85 of Doe Valley Road, Athol passed away on December 30. 2022.  She was born in North Dana, MA on April 21, 1937, the daughter of Ava B and Rachel E. (Allen) Flagg. 

Mary lived most of her life in Athol.  She graduated from St Vincent Hospital School in Worcester in 1956.  She married...

Alan Allen

Alan Allen

Dec 30, 2022

Alan Allen,63, of Athol died Friday, December 30, 2022, at Heywood Hospital, Gardner after a brief illness.

He was born in Athol on November 29, 1959, a son of the late David Allen and Lillian (Barrows) Allen. He grew up in Athol and graduated from Athol High School.

Alan worked at Temple Stuart in Baldwinville and then for H&R in...

Kenneth E. Buzzell Jr.

Kenneth E. Buzzell Jr.

Dec 29, 2022

 

OTTER RIVER-Kenneth Everett Buzzell Jr, 56, died Thursday, December 29, 2022 in Phillipston, MA. He was born in Athol on November 5, 1966, a son of Kenneth Buzzell and Rosa (Lucier) Buzzell.

Kenneth attended Narragansett High School. He worked in construction and was the previous owner of The Red Onion and Otter River Hotel. Kenneth's interests included dirt bikes,...

Louise R. Sherman

Louise R. Sherman

Dec 28, 2022

Louise Ruth Sherman 84, of Orange, passed away on December 28, 2022 at Baystate Franklin Medical Center after an illness.

She was born on February 24, 1938, the daughter of Harvey and Ruth Sherman. 

She attended Orange Schools and graduated second in her class from Orange High School in 1956. 

Louise attended Rhode Island School of Design...

David D. Armstrong Sr.

David D. Armstrong Sr.

Dec 27, 2022

David D. Armstrong, Sr., 82,  passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of Tuesday, December 27, 2022, after a lengthy period of declining health.  He passed at his beloved home in Pittsburg, NH with his wife by his side.

David was the only child of Gladys Spink Armstrong and Roswell Armstrong and was born on March 20, 1940, in Providence, R.I....

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