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Helen S. Zlotnik

Helen S. Zlotnik

Apr 11, 2008

GARDNER - Helen S. (Matusewicz) Zlotnik, 91, of Gardner, passed away at her home on Friday, April 11, 2008. Helen was a 1935 graduate of Templeton High School. She attended Bruan Business School in Knoxville, Tennessee. She was employed by Trifolo's Supermarket for many years. Helen enjoyed spending time with her family, friends, and her dog, Molly. She also had...

Robert J. Cook

Robert J. Cook

Apr 10, 2008

LEOMINSTER - Robert James Cook, 80 of Jewel Drive, Leominster, died Thursday, April 10, 2008 in The Life Care Center of Leominster after a short battle with throat and liver cancer. He was born in Binghamton, NY, on June 5, 1927, the son of the late Robert H. and the late Gladys (Pawkett) Cook. He grew up in a Catholic...

Herbert L. Kent

Herbert L. Kent

Apr 9, 2008

ORANGE - Herbert L. Kent, Jr, 69 of 115 Walnut Hill Rd., Orange, formerly of Gardner, died Wednesday, April 9, 2008 in the Golden Living Center, Fitchburg. He was born in Pittsfield, on August 31, 1938, the son of the late Herbert L. and the late Annamay (Miner) Kent Sr. Mr. Kent suffered from a multi0organ disease called Multi Focal...

Theodore Dolski

Theodore Dolski

Apr 8, 2008

GARDNER - Theodore Dolski, 87 of 260 Airport Road, Gardner, died Tuesday, April 8, 2008 in the St. Vincent's Hospital, Worcester. He was born in Jersey City, New Jersey, on September 8, 1920, the son of the late Ignacy and the late Marta Dolski. He grew up in Jersey City, New Jersey and graduated from high school in New Jersey....

Stephen J. "Maxie" MacDonald

Stephen J. "Maxie" MacDonald

Apr 7, 2008

PLANO - Stephen J. "Maxie" MacDonald, 56, of 6916 Burr Oak Drive, Plano, Texas, and formerly of Athol, died unexpectedly Monday, April 7, 2008 in Plano, Texas. He was born in Athol, on February 18, 1952, the son of James "Fireball" and the late Eleanor "Tiny" (Cadran) MacDonald. He attended Athol High School and participated in track and football before...

Lucille E. Duval

Lucille E. Duval

Apr 6, 2008

LEOMINSTER - Lucille E. (Lemire) Duval, 76 of 75 Cedar Street, Leominster, died Sunday, April 6, 2008 in the Leominster Hospital, Leominster. She was born in Leominster, on November 5, 1931, the daughter of the late Edward and the late Louise (Tellier) Lemire. She grew up in Leominster and was educated in Leominster. Mrs. Duval was employed at the former...

M. Bertha Dabkowski

M. Bertha Dabkowski

Apr 5, 2008

ATHOL - M. Bertha (Chaisson) Dabkowski, 87, of 263 Sanders St., Athol, died peacefully Saturday, April 5, 2008 in the Baldwinville Nursing Home, with her family by her side. She was born in New Brunswick, Canada on July 31, 1920, the daughter of the late Eli and the late Anna (Godin) Chaisson. She moved to Athol as a young child...

John M. Blake

John M. Blake

Apr 5, 2008

ORANGE - John M. Blake, 32, of 130 Oaklawn Ave., Orange, died Saturday, April 5, 2008 in the UMass Memorial Medical Center, Worcester, after an illness. He was born in Greenfield, on July 11, 1975, the son of Dennis and Susan (Marcotte) Blake. He attended Franklin County Technical School and worked at Erving Paper Mill for several years. He enjoyed...

William Stephen Daly

William Stephen Daly

Apr 2, 2008

LEOMINSTER - William Stephen Daly, 60 of 28 6th Avenue, Leominster, died Wednesday, April 2, 2008 in the Health Alliance Hospital, Leominster. He was born in Leominster, on February 19, 1948, the son of the late William T. and the late Raphael (Dolan) Daly. He graduated from St. Bernard's High School in 1966 and from Fitchburg State College in 1971...

Claire B. Hamm

Claire B. Hamm

Mar 30, 2008

WESTMINSTER - Claire B. (Fredette) Hamm, 62 of 14 Ridge St., Westminster, died Sunday, March 30, 2008 in Heywood Hospital following an illness. She was born in Gardner, on April 7, 1945, the daughter of the late Henry P. and the late Blanche O. (Proulx) Fredette. She earned her GED and then an Associate's Degree in Business Administration from Mount...

Althea L. Marchegiani

Althea L. Marchegiani

Mar 30, 2008

Althea L. (King) Marchegiani, 91, died suddenly but peacefully at Heywood Hospital on Sunday, March 30, 2008. She was in the arms of her loving husband, Claude Marchegiani. Althea was born August 2, 1916 in Orange, MA at the home of her parents Louis and Gertrude (Chapin) King. She graduated from Orange High School in the class of 1934. She...

Maureen H. Sheldon

Maureen H. Sheldon

Mar 28, 2008

HUBBARDSTON - Maureen H. (Huber) Sheldon, 63, of Hubbardston, passed away Friday, March 28, 2008. She was born in Tampa, FL, on April 20, 1944, the daughter of the late Carl and the late Mary (Hill) Huber. She was a health aid for Catholic Charities, before her retirement. She was a wonderful wife, mother and outstanding grandmother. Maureen was always...

Nevada M. Schwab

Nevada M. Schwab

Mar 26, 2008

ATHOL - Nevada M. (Fox) Schwab, 91, of 821 Daniel Shays Highway, Athol, and formerly of Stanford, CT, died Wednesday, March 26, 2008 in the Quabbin Valley Healthcare, Athol. She was born in Rush Hill, MO, on July 18, 1916, the daughter of the late Guy and the late Emma Lee (Bradley) Fox. She served during WWII as a nurse...

Terrance L. Havumaki

Terrance L. Havumaki

Mar 26, 2008

GARDNER - Terrance L. Havumaki, 58, of 60 Robillard Street, Gardner, died Wednesday, March 26, 2008 in Leo P. LaChance Center, Gardner. He was born in Gardner on October 10, 1949, son of the late Waino D. and the late Agnes S. (Krypar) Havumaki. Mr. Havumaki graduated from Gardner High School in 1967. He worked at the former Conant &...

Albert J. Duguay

Albert J. Duguay

Mar 25, 2008

ATHOL - Albert J. Duguay, 77, a life-long resident of Athol, died Tuesday, March 25, 2008, comforted by friends in Lutheran HealthCare Center, Worcester. He was born in Athol on August 15, 1930, the 11th child of the late Ulderic and the late Sara (Cormier) (Duguay) Robichaud. Al became a member of the U.S. Navy (1951-1955) and enjoyed touring the...

Ralph J. Duteau

Ralph J. Duteau

Mar 21, 2008

LADY LAKE - Ralph J. Duteau, Jr, 83, of Lady Lake, FL, died Friday, March 21, 2008. He previously lived in the Athol and Orange area. He was born in Hartford, CT on March 12, 1926 to the late Marguerite (LaShier) and Ralph Duteau Sr. Ralph went to school in Orange and Athol, graduating from Athol High School in 1947...

Gordon P. Tate

Gordon P. Tate

Mar 17, 2008

PETERSHAM - Rev. Gordon P. Tate, 89 of 301 West Rd., Petersham, died Monday, March 17, 2008 in the Baldwinville Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Baldwinville. He was born in Concord, MA, on April 25, 1918, the son of the late Charles B. and the late Lula M. (Cummings) Tate. He graduated from Acton High School in 1936. He graduated from...

Lottie J. Crawford

Lottie J. Crawford

Mar 11, 2008

ATHOL - Lottie J. (Simpson) Crawford, 91, of 59 Highland St., Athol, died Tuesday, March 11, 2008 in the St. Vincent's Hospital, Worcester. She was born in New Castle, New Brunswick, Canada, on September 10, 1916, the daughter of the late Byron and the late Janet (Cassidy) Simpson. She worked in Purchasing at L.S. Starrett Tool Co., before her retirement...

Anne M. West

Anne M. West

Mar 1, 2008

ATHOL - Anne M. (DeSantis) West, 91, of 62 Exchange St., Athol, died Saturday, March 1, 2008 at Quabbin Valley Healthcare in Athol, surrounded by her family. She was born in Athol, on March 16, 1916, the daughter of the late Louis and the late Elizabeth (Palumbo) DeSantis. She grew up in Athol and graduated from Athol High School. She...

Grace E. L'Italien

Grace E. L'Italien

Mar 1, 2008

WINCHENDON - Grace E. L'Italien, 71 of 258 School St., Winchendon, passed away Saturday, March 1, 2008 at her home surrounded by her friends, guardian and housemates. She was born in Leominster, on September 17, 1936, the daughter of the late Germain and the late Antoinette (Caron) L'Italien and was the youngest of a very large family. Grace had lived...

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