Obituaries
Claire A Dube
Sep 22, 2022
Westborough and formerly of Westminster-Claire A. (Masse) Dube, 94, died Thursday, September 22, 2022 at Beaumont Rehab and Skilled Nursing Center in Westborough.
She was the wife of the late Edward Joseph Dube, who died in 2012.
Claire leaves two sisters, Connie Mirasolo of Wakefield and Agnes Gore of Dallas TX and many nieces and nephews.
She is predeceased...
William J Battaini, Jr.
Sep 20, 2022
YALAHA, FLORIDA- William J. Battaini Jr., of Yalaha, Florida passed away Tuesday, September 20, 2022 at Advent Health in Ocala, Florida with family at his side.
He was born in Athol on August 29, 1954, a son of Theresa (Landry) Battaini the late William J. Battaini.
William was a graduate of Athol High School.
Billy had a love and...
Robert D Stevens
Sep 18, 2022
Robert D. Stevens, 94, passed away peacefully on September 18, 2022.
Robert was born on February 29, 1928 a son of the late Ralph and Edith (Day) Stevens. He was born in Boston and grew up in Watertown, he later moved to Baldwinville and resided most recently in Phillipston. Where he was a proud recipient of the Boston Post...
Randy Sumner
Sep 17, 2022
Leominster-Randy Sumner, 61, died Saturday, September 17, 2022 after a sudden illness.
He leaves his daughter, Jessica Sumner and her fiance, Josh Weston of Leominster; his son, Shawn Sumner and his wife April of Norwood; two granddaughters, Eva Miller and Evelyn Weston both of Leominster; three brothers, Wayne Sumner of Ashburnham, Bryan Sumner and his fiance, Kara of Leominster,...
Helen H. Carlson
Sep 16, 2022
Helen H. Carlson, 91, died peacefully on Friday, September 16, 2022 at Alliance Health at Baldwinville.
Helen was born in the Bronx, New York on December 25, 1930, daughter of the late John and Hilma (Lehtomaki) Carlson. She came to live in Gardner as a young child, with her parents and older sister Sylvia, due to the scarcity of...
Brenda J. Buck
Sep 15, 2022
Brenda Joyce (Banks) Buck of Athol unexpectedly departed this world into the loving presence of her Lord and Savior on Thursday, September 15, 2022. Brenda was born in Worcester, Massachusetts on September 30, 1942, and lived in Petersham until she graduated from Ralph Mahar Regional High School in 1960.
Brenda married John P. Buck on April 29, 1961. They...
Irene M. Bowse
Sep 14, 2022
Gardner-Irene M Bowse (Forsyth), 95, daughter of Percy & Rosa Forsyth, passed away peacefully on September 14th with family by her side. Irene will be greatly missed by all that knew her.
She was born in Brighton, Massachusetts and raised on a farm in Sudbury along with her 10 siblings. She graduated from Sudbury High School in...
Wagih G. Kotoch
Sep 14, 2022
Winchendon- Mr. Wagih George Kotoch,73, died peacefully on Wednesday, September 14, 2022.
He was born in Beirut, Lebanon on July 4, 1949, a son of the late George Kotoch and Yasmine Kotoch.
Wagih immigrated to the United States in his 20's, and began working right away. He obtained several jobs, and worked his way to becoming an Engineer for...
Bruce Baczewski
Sep 13, 2022
BALDWINVILLE - Bruce Baczewski passed away from cancer on the 13th day of September 2022 at the age of 40 in his home surrounded by family.
Born in Gardner MA on September 6, 1982 to Brian Baczewski and Shelly Guyer.
Bruce graduated from Oakmont High School (Class of 2001) and attended the Universal Technical Institute for automotive...
Theresa Sidebottom
Sep 13, 2022
ASHBURNHAM - Theresa (Thibeault) Sidebottom, 86, of Ashburnham, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, on Tuesday, September 13, 2022.
She was born on October 3, 1935 in Fitchburg to the late Sylvia and Rene Thibeault.
Family was everything to her and those left to cherish her memory include her four children, Beverly Meloney and her...
Pola E. Yackowski
Sep 12, 2022
Pola Elizabeth (Pszczolkowski) Yackowski, 95 of Templeton died Monday, September 12, 2022. She passed away peacefully after a lengthy stay at Alliance Health at Baldwinville.
Pola was born on May 31, 1927, in Gardner and named after Polish ballerina and actress, Pola Negri, which she was extremely proud of. A daughter of Stanley and Josephine (Skowronski) Pszczolkowski. ...
Jeremiah J. Gagnon
Sep 10, 2022
Jeremiah Joseph Gagnon, (Jere) 42, died peacefully Saturday, September 10, 2022 surrounded by his family.
He leaves behind his parents Mark and Pamela (Corriveau) Gagnon of Athol; his two beloved daughters Gabriella and Juliana Gagnon and their mother Ann Marie, several aunts, uncles, cousins, Cara Bakanas, Carmen Manteiro, as well as many good friends.
He was pre-deceased by...
Marylyn Louise Hammonds
Sep 9, 2022
MARION, INDIANA- Marylyn Louise Hammonds, 79, died Friday, September 9, 2022 at Marion General Hospital in Marion, IN.
She was born in Athol on January 16, 1943, a daughter of the late John Smallwood and Thelma (Hayden) Smallwood.
She is survived by three daughters, Amy Woods of Lumberton, NC, Mia Evans of Lumberton, NC, Lee Jones and husband Johnathan,...
Kenneth P. Wiinikka
Sep 9, 2022
HUBBARDSTON - Kenneth Paul Wiinikka,76, of Hubbardston passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Friday, September 9, 2022.
He was born in Worcester on March 24, 1946, a son of the late Wilio Wiinikka and Helmi (Yleva) Wiinikka.
Ken graduated from North High School in Worcester. He then served in the U.S. Army and is a veteran...
Melvin L Dunphy
Sep 6, 2022
Deacon Melvin L. Dunphy (Mel) passed away unexpectedly at his residence at Watermark at Trinity, Florida, on Tuesday, September 6, 2022. He was 91, although some may not have guessed. He remained active in his ministry as Permanent Deacon at St. Thomas Aquinas Church in New Port Richey, where he assisted at Mass, was a gifted and entertaining homilist,...
Jean-Pierre Joseph Breton
Aug 31, 2022
Gardner-Jean-Pierre Joseph Breton, 61, died August 31, 2022 at Heywood Hospital after an illness.
He leaves three sisters, Francine LeBlanc of Ashburnham, Lisette Magnin of Westminster and Celine Breton of Leominster: two brothers, Alan Breton of Gardner and Jeanot Breton of Athol and many nieces and nephews.
He is predeceased by a brother, Andre Breton.
He was born on...
Carole Ann Faneuf
Aug 30, 2022
Orange, MA, Carole Ann (Lombard) Faneuf, 74, returned to the heavens on Tuesday, August 30, 2022. She transitioned from this earth peacefully surrounded by her husband of nearly 53 yrs. Edward Faneuf and her children; Tamatha Faneuf of Baldwinville, Sharon Gilmore of Orange, Michael Faneuf of Wake Forest, NC, Joseph Faneuf of Athol, Steven Faneuf of Gardner, Rebecca Anderholm of...
John P. Alexakis
Aug 28, 2022
ATHOL- John P Alexakis,97, died Sunday, August 28, 2022, at his home in Athol.
He was born in Athol on August 22, 1925, a son of the late Perley Alexakis and Pauline (Pappas) Alexakis.
John grew up in Athol and has lived there his entire life. He attended Athol High School where he graduated in 1943. He served in...
Sally G Swanson
Aug 27, 2022
GARDNER - Sally G. Swanson, 74, died Saturday, August 27, 2022 at Gardner Rehabilitation and Nursing, Gardner.
She was born in Gardner on June 7, 1948, a daughter of the late Orrin Brigham and Alice (Adamson) Brigham.
Sally grew up in Westminster and then moved to Maine for a few years before moving to Gardner where she has resided...
Amit Khajuriwala
Aug 27, 2022
Leominster- Amit Khajuriwala passed away on Saturday, August 27, 2022 at HealthAlliance- Clinton Hospital in Leominster.
He was born August 12, 1971 in Vadodara, India.
Please click on the link below to view services on Tuesday, August 30, 2022 at 9 a.m.
https://www.facebook.com/events/1100541717261616/
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