Obituaries
George S. Geikie
Mar 8, 2009
ATHOL - George S. Geikie, born on March 30, 1934 in Athol, passed away on March 8, 2009, at his home in Longs, S.C., after a short illness. "Stu" leaves behind his former wife of 27 years, Carol Deminico Geikie Keating. He also leaves his two sons, James Geikie and his wife, Betsy, of Athol, and Peter Geikie of Hudson;...
John A. Williams
Mar 8, 2009
Athol - John A. Williams, 63, of 590 New Sherborn Road, died Sunday, March 8, 2009 at his home surrounded by his family after an 8 year battle with multiple myeloma. He was born in Gardner, Massachusetts, August 12, 1945, the son of Alton E. and Lois C. (Olson) Williams. He grew up in Athol, attending schools and living his...
George T. Horrigan
Mar 7, 2009
BALDWINVILLE - George T. Horrigan, 82, of 99 Bridge St., Apt. 9D, Baldwinville, died Saturday, March 7, 2009 in the Heywood Hospital, Gardner. He was born in Gardner on April 28, 1926, the son of the late Thomas W. and the late Clara E. (Bradley) Horrigan. Mr. Horrigan grew up in Gardner and was educated in Gardner. He later resided...
Michael P. McNamara
Mar 2, 2009
LEOMINSTER - Michael P. McNamara, 53 of 416 Pleasant St., Leominster, died Monday, March 2, 2009 in the Golden Living Center, Fitchburg. He was born in Lowell, on June 3, 1955, the son of the late Thomas F. and the late Marion (Finn) McNamara, Sr. Michael served in the United States Army he was honorably discharged in 1978. Michael grew...
Francis W. Koczan
Feb 27, 2009
ATHOL A¢a‚¬" Francis A¢a‚¬A"FrankA¢a‚¬A_ W. Koczan, 92 of 53 D St., Athol, died Friday, February 27, 2009 in the UMass Memorial Medical Center - University Campus, Worcester, MA. He was born in Gardner, on April 15, 1916, the son of the late Alexander and the late Rose (Modzer) Koczan. Mr. Koczan married Marcella A¢a‚¬A"ChubbyA¢a‚¬A_ (Stalilionis) Koczan on August 24, 1940....
Antoinette H. Goodwin
Feb 26, 2009
GARDNER - Antoinette H. (Shablawa) Goodwin, 93 formerly of 112 Emerald Street, Gardner, died Thursday, February 26, 2009 in the Wachusett Manor Nursing Home, Gardner. She was born in Gardner, on March 10, 1915, the daughter of the late Anthony and the late Anastazia (Chebota) Shablawa. Antoinette grew up in Gardner and graduated from Gardner High School in 1933. She...
Rose Goddard
Feb 22, 2009
ATHOL - Rose (Vitello) Goddard, 82, of 998 New Sherborne Rd., Athol, died Sunday, February 22, 2009 in the Wachusett Manor Nursing Home in Gardner. She was born in Athol on June 27, 1926, the daughter of the late Anthony and the late Dominica (Depretro) Vitello. She grew up in Athol and attended local schools, graduating from Athol High School...
Henry G. Godin
Feb 21, 2009
LEOMINSTER - Henry G. Godin 92, of 108 Viscoloid Ave., Leominster, died Saturday, February 21, 2009 in the HealthAlliance Leominster Hospital after an illness. He was born May 21, 1916 in Leominster, the son of the late Octave Godin and Florida (Bergeron) Godin and was a lifelong Leominster resident. He leaves his loving wife of 59 years, Viola M. (Valeri)...
Aime J. Rousseau
Feb 21, 2009
ATHOL - Aime J. Rousseau, 92, of 424 Lenox St., Athol, died Saturday, February 21, 2009 in the Life Care Center of Leominster. He was born in Southbridge on January 5, 1917, the son of the late Anselme and the late Jeannette (Lavigne) Rousseau. Mr. Rousseau grew up in South Royalston and lived in Canada for a brief period when...
Clytie Helena Wesson
Feb 18, 2009
ATHOL - Clytie Helena "Helen" (Leyton) Wesson, 99 of 490 Templeton Rd., Athol, died Wednesday, February 18, 2009 peacefully at home surrounded by those she loved. She was born in Holbrook, MA, on October 2, 1909, the daughter of the late Harold C. and the late Clytie Izorah (Marson) Leyton. She graduated Petersham High School in 1928 and was a...

Gianna Lee Girgenti
Feb 17, 2009
Gianna Lee Girgenti, daughter of Shannon & Michael, died February 17th, 2009. Although not alive when she was born, she will always be a beloved member of our family. Now she is in heaven where she can be held, cuddled, & loved by God, but she will live on in our hearts forever. To sign the online guest book please...

Jeffrey D. Swan
Feb 16, 2009
ATHOL - Jeffrey D. Swan, 40 of 1000 Willis Road, Athol, died Monday, February 16, 2009 in the Athol Memorial Hospital, Athol. He was born in Athol, on January 14, 1969, the son of Walter A. Swan, Jr. and Peggy J. (Cook) Swan. Jeff grew up in Athol and was educated in Athol. He was employed in the housekeeping department...
Albert L. Wessell
Feb 14, 2009
ATHOL - Albert L. Wessell, 89, of 23 Laurel St., Athol, died Saturday, February 14, 2009 in the Athol Memorial Hospital. He was born in Athol on January 25, 1920, the son of the late Fred and the late Anna (Homon) Wessell. He grew up in Athol and attended local schools. Mr. Wessell served in the United States Navy during...

Lorraine P. LaFond
Feb 13, 2009
LEOMINSTER - Lorraine P. (Lamoureux) LaFond, 79, of 307 Spruce St., Leominster, died Friday, February 13, 2009 in the Lifecare Center of Leominster. She was born in Leominster on October 29, 1929, the daughter of the late Edmund and the late Irene (Lachance) Lamoureux. Mrs. LaFond grew up in Leominster and graduated from Leominster High School with the class of...

Elizabeth J. Phelan
Feb 11, 2009
Elizabeth Phelan, 81, of 34 Abbott Street in Gardner, passed away Wednesday February 11, 2009 at the Beaumont Rehabilitation Center in Northborough, MA with her loving niece, Jane Wormann, by her side. Bette was born on August 30, 1927 in Gardner, MA the daughter of John and Helen (Bachmann) Phelan, residing there for most of her life along with living...
Juerg P. "Yogi" Maienfisch
Feb 10, 2009
ORANGE - Juerg P. "Yogi" Maienfisch, 50, of 85 Fryeville Rd., Orange, died Tuesday, February 10, 2009 in the Health Alliance Leominster Campus, Leominster. He was born in Switzerland on July 27, 1958, the son of Arnold and Ingeborg Maienfisch. Mr. Maienfisch grew up in Switzerland. He was educated in Switzerland, and attended trade school to become an Engineer. He...

Evelyn M. Gorham
Feb 8, 2009
S. ROYALSTON - Evelyn M. (Clancy) Gorham, 81 of 8 Blossom Street, S. Royalston, died Sunday, February 8, 2009 in the Quabbin Valley Healthcare, Athol. She was born in Brattleboro, Vermont, on May 21, 1927, the daughter of the late Charles and the late Nellie (Gould) Clancy. Evelyn grew up in Brattleboro, Vermont and graduated from Brattleboro High School. She...
Viola R. Fucile
Feb 7, 2009
GARDNER - Viola R. (Heredeen) Fucile, 86, of 104 Church Street, Apt. 111, Gardner, died Sunday, February 7, 2010 in the Baldwinville Nursing Home. She was born in Thompson, Connecticut, on October 16, 1923, the daughter of the late Charles and the late Rose (Wyman) Heredeen. Mrs. Fucile was a resident of Gardner for over sixty years. She worked as...
Frederick C. Fisher
Feb 4, 2009
ATHOL - Frederick C. Fisher, 81, of 88 Goodale St., Athol, died Wednesday, February 4, 2009 in the Quabbin Valley Healthcare, Athol. He was born in Athol on May 21, 1927, the son of the late Merton C. and the late Gratia R. (Reardon) Fisher. Mr. Fisher graduated from Athol High School with the class of 1947. He worked for...
Alice K. Amadon
Feb 3, 2009
ATHOL - Alice K. (McCarthy) Amadon, 76 of 373 Wallingford Avenue, Athol, died Tuesday, February 3, 2009 in the Quabbin Valley Healthcare, Athol. She was born in Lake Placid, NY, on November 12, 1932, the daughter of the late Leo A. and the late Catherine H. (Hathaway) McCarthy. She worked at the Athol Junior High School as the Cafeteria Manager,...