Obituaries
Mary Ellen Minor
Nov 10, 2022
GARDNER - Mary Ellen Minor,80, died Thursday, November 10, 2022 at Heywood Hospital, Gardner.She was born in Gardner on June 5, 1942, a daughter of the late George Erikson and Alice (Corrigan) Erikson.Mary grew up in Gardner and graduated from Gardner High School with the class of 1960. She was married in England. She was employed as a Clerk...
Roberta "Bobbi" Marie Newcomb
Nov 9, 2022
Petersham-Roberta “Bobbi” Marie (Peterson) Newcomb, 84, died Wednesday, November 9, 2022 at her home after an illness. She was the wife of the late Ralph H. Newcomb, Sr. Roberta leaves her five children, Lu-Ann Laperle of Barre, Terry Balzano and her husband Joseph of Hartwick, Ralph H. Newcomb, Jr of Petersham, Paul Newcomb and his wife Darlene of...
Alice M.E. Rota
Nov 7, 2022
Alice Mae Evelyn (Ladwig) Rota, 94, of Baldwinville, MA, passed peacefully on November 7th 2022, after a brief illness.
She was born in Wausau, WI on August 1st 1928, to Frank and Agnes (Kimball) Ladwig.
She was predeceased by her husband of 50+ years, Alfred Rota.
Alice was the Valedictorian of her high school class. After moving...
Richard T Recos, Jr.
Nov 6, 2022
LANCASTER- Richard T. Recos Jr. (Rick), 65, of Lancaster, MA passed away on the morning of Sunday, November 6, 2022. He was surrounded by family at the time of his passing and is now resting peacefully after a valiant two and a half year fight against cancer.
Rick was born on March 8, 1957 in Athol, MA. He was...
Eila T Kelley
Nov 4, 2022
FITCHBURG- Eila (Uusitalo) Kelley, 91, died in Fitchburg on November 4, 2022. The youngest of ten children, Eila was born on January 11,1931 in Toholampi, Finland to Josua and Ida (Herlevi) Uusitalo. She was educated in a Finnish home economics program and became an expert in baking, crocheting, knitting, and weaving. She was also an avid cross-country skier and...
Allen Benjamin Gage III
Nov 4, 2022
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Allen Benjamin Gage III, loving husband and father of five children, on November 4, 2022, at the age of 56.
Allen Gage was born on July 20th 1966, in Malden, MA to Allen Jr. and Mary Gage. He received his certification in HVAC from Greater Lowell Vocational Technical...
Joey R Bastine
Nov 2, 2022
Athol-Joey Robert Bastine, 51, died Tuesday, November 2, 2022.
He leaves his two sons, Joel Colburn and Kolbin Baronas; his mother, Gail Pauline (LaFountain) Bastine; one brother, Edward Bastine, Jr. and several nieces and nephews.
He is predeceased by his father, Edward Bastine, Sr and a brother Michael Bastine.
Joey was born in Athol on October 27, 1971. He...
Eric D. Lupaczyk
Nov 2, 2022
Eric David Lupaczyk, 44, died Wednesday, November 2, 2022 at his home in Gardner.
He was born in Gardner on February 8, 1978, the son of David Lupaczyk and the late Diane (Bettez) Lupaczyk.
He is survived by his father, David Lupaczyk of Gardner; three aunts, Kathy Norton of Baldwinville, Janice Schindler and Sandra O'Brien of Bradenton, FL; an uncle,...
Dorothy Elizabeth Whitmore
Nov 2, 2022
Dorothy (Dottie) Elizabeth Whitmore passed peacefully away on November 2, 2022. She was born on October 13, 1931 in Portland, Connecticut to parents Carl Victor Larson and Elizabeth (Betty) Matson Pierson. She met and married Robert (Bob) Wilcox Whitmore in 1948.
Dottie came from a large loving family consisting of six siblings and, of course, Mom and Dad. Sisters...
Cheryl A. Baker
Nov 1, 2022
WINCHENDON- Cheryl Ann Baker, 68, died Sunday, October 23, 2022 at her home in Winchendon, MA.
She was born in Boston on July 20, 1954, a daughter of the late Rene Starck and Virginia (Curry) Starck.
She had several customer service jobs in the retail industry.
She is survived by her children, Kevin Baker Jr. and Kassandra Farrah of...
Charles W. Thrower
Nov 1, 2022
Hubbardston-Charles Walter Thrower, 92 died on November 1, 2022 at Athol Hospital after an illness.
He was the husband of the late Gail (Harris) Thrower.
Charles leaves two sons, Charles Thrower and his wife, Susan of Nashua, NH and James Thrower and his wife Missy of Dedham; one daughter, Patricia Thrower of Natick; three grandchildren, Bill Bernsen of Seattle,...
Linda A. Hanmore
Oct 29, 2022
Linda Anne (Pitts) Hanmore, 57, died peacefully in her sleep at home on Saturday, October 29, 2022 after a short illness, with her loving husband of 38 years, Steven Hanmore by her side.
Linda also leaves behind two sons, Daniel Steven Hanmore and his wife Jennifer of Westminster, Michael Luke Hanmore of Westminster; one daughter, Rose Julie Hanmore of...
Robert "Bob" James Breau
Oct 28, 2022
Gardner-Robert “Bob” James Breau, 51, died Friday, October 28, 2022, unexpectedly.
He leaves his mother, Marjorie (Pierce) Debasitis; one brother. John Breau and his wife Marybeth of Orange; one sister, Kyrstal Robichaud and her husband Joshua of Gardner; one uncle Charles Pierce of Derry, NH; his best friend, Ken Purdie and many cousins.
Bob was born in Gardner on...
Graham J Roberts
Oct 27, 2022
WINCHENDON- Graham J Roberts, 80, died Thursday, October 27, 2022, at Heywood Hospital in Gardner, MA.
He was born in Birmingham, England on October 18, 1942, a son of the late Wilfred Roberts and Enid (Reeves) Roberts.
Graham attended the University of Birmingham in England where he received his bachelor’s degree.
He had several jobs in...
Robert J. Brighenti
Oct 26, 2022
Robert J. BrighentiJanuary 29th, 1946 – October 26th, 2022Beloved father, grandfather, friend… Robert (Bob) Brighenti, peacefully passed away on October 26th, 2022, in his home in Athol, MA. Bob was born in Winchendon, MA on January 29th, 1946. He was the late son of Reno & Natalie Brighenti. His beloved wife Joan, passed away in May 2022. Bob leaves behind his...
David R. Littlewood
Oct 23, 2022
TEMPLETON - David R. Littlewood,81, died Sunday, October 23, 2022, at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Winchendon on September 24, 1941, a son of the late Arthur Littlewood Sr. and Blanche R. (Fisher) Littlewood.David graduated from Ralph C. Mahar High School. He received his Associate's Degree from Mount Wachusett Community College; his Bachelor's Degree in Education from Fitchburg State College; his Masters...
Romona "Mona" M Gordon
Oct 22, 2022
Athol-Romona M. “Mona” (Temple) Gordon, 88, died Saturday, October 22, 2022 after an illness.
She was the wife of the late Glen Gordon.
Mona leaves her five children, Victoria J. Chace of Athol, Terry Gordon Shepard and her husband Ed of Newberg, OR, Sandra E. Gordon and her partner, Maurice Rocheleau of Gardner, Duncan Gordon of Athol, she is...
Eileen M. Bosworth
Oct 21, 2022
Eileen M. (Mallette) Bosworth, 91, of New Sherborn Road in Athol, went to be with her Lord and Savior Friday, October 21, 2022, at Hartford Hospital where she had been taken following a brief illness.
Eileen was born August 7, 1931 in Athol, Massachusetts, the daughter of Herbert Henry Mallette and Marion (Hachey) Mallette.
She lived in Athol all...
Joan M. Newton
Oct 21, 2022
ATHOL - Joan Mary (DeSantis) Newton, 86, passed away peacefully Friday, October 21, 2022 after a short period of declining health.
Joan was born in Athol on November 11, 1935 to Vincent and Julia (Maselli) DeSantis. In addition to her parents, she is predeceased by her husband, Richard C. Newton, her daughter, Susan M. Piro, and her sisters, Mary Koroblis,...
Richard L. Hames
Oct 19, 2022
SPENCER, MA - CDR Richard L. Hames, USNR (Ret.) of Spencer, Massachusetts, died peacefully from natural causes on 19 October 2022 in the presence of family and friends. He was 96.
Richard’s first love was the Navy and as such, he joined the Navy ROTC program upon entering college in 1943 and was commissioned in the Navy as an Ensign...
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