Obituaries
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...
Nancy H Mattson
Oct 18, 2022
Phillipston-Nancy H. Mattson, was born on November 18, 1939 in Gardner and passed on October 19, 2022 at the age of 82 years old. She was the daughter of the late Alphonse and Doris Mattson of Templeton.
Nancy leaves her daughter, Marla Botschafter and her husband Robert with whom she lived with in Phillipston during the past year. She...
Michael J. Nobrega
Oct 18, 2022
GARDNER - Michael Joseph Nobrega,77, died Tuesday, October 18, 2022, at home surrounded by his family.
He was born in Gardner on May 21, 1945, a son of the late Alfred Nobrega and Emeila (Macchiavello) Nobrega.
Michael grew up in Gardner and graduated from Gardner High School with the class of 1963. He was employed at Van Huffel Eastern -...
Sally I. Moore
Oct 15, 2022
Sally I. Moore passed away on October 15, 2022 at Alliance Health at Baldwinville. Sally, a proud Finnish American, was born in Gardner, Massachusetts on January 17, 1932 to the late Albin and Ida (Kauppinen)Reinikainen as their youngest of thirteen children.
Sally graduated from Gardner High School where she remained a loyal member of the class of 1950 having served...
Shirley Barbara Ferguson
Oct 13, 2022
Shirley Barbara Ferguson, 83, died Thursday, October 13, , 2022 at UMass Medical Center in Worcester after a long illness.
She leaves two daughters, Barbara Negron and her husband Frankie of Leominster and Cheryl Comptois and her husband Charles of Brookfield; two sons, James Pye of Worcester and Dale Pye of Webster; eleven grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.
Shirley...
Reino A Maki
Oct 13, 2022
Westminster-Reino A. Maki, 80, It is with heavy hearts that the family announces his passing from this earthly life. Yet we are thankful that he has gone home to his lord.
He was born in Fitchburg on July 2,1942 to Finnish immigrants Reino W. and Gertrude (Luoma) Maki. He graduated from Fitchburg High School in 1960. After high school...
Alan A Dargelis
Oct 13, 2022
ATHOL - Alan A. Dargelis, 74, died Thursday, October 13, 2022 at Quabbin Valley Healthcare in Athol.
He was born in Athol on September 15, 1948, a son of the late Vito Dargelis and Amelia (Grits) Dargelis.
Alan graduated as valedictorian from Athol High School where he was a standout tri-sport athlete and Boys State participant. He received his...
Sheila J Pickard
Oct 13, 2022
Templeton-Sheila Pickard, 68, died Thursday, October 13, 2022 at the Highlands in Fitchburg after a long illness.
She leaves her husband and soulmate of 50 years, Harry Drury; one daughter Tanya Pickard of Templeton; two stepsons, Brian R. Drury and Scott Drury, six grandchildren Jordan Harper and Shaelyn Augusto, Kahl Drury, Olivia Drury Wahlen, Jamie Michelle and Shawn Marshall;...
Nancy J. Tripp
Oct 12, 2022
Leominster- Nancy J. Tripp,84, passed away on October 12, 2022, at the Gardner Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Gardner, MA. She was born January 14, 1938 to the late Obed and Anna Tripp, and grew up in South Grafton, attending Fisherville and Grafton schools.
Nancy lived most of her adult life in Fitchburg, but was a resident at Manor On The...
Ronald James Waterman
Oct 12, 2022
Ronald James Waterman, life long resident of Westminster, MA passed away at home surrounded by family on October 12, 2022.
Ron was the son of Rodney and Charlotte Waterman, also of Westminster. Ron was born on November 12, 1945 in Houlton Maine, where his father was stationed during WWII.
Ron is survived by his wife of 56 years, Linda...
Belinda A. O'Lari
Oct 12, 2022
ORANGE - Belinda O'Lari,73, died Wednesday, October 12, 2022 at Heywood Hospital.She was born in Lancaster on February 7, 1949, a daughter of Edgar and Lillian (Wright) Blood.Belinda enjoyed babysitting for the neighborhood children and often brought the elderly neighbors to their appointments. She collected owls and decorated spoons.She is survived by her husband of 55 years David O'Lari, two...
Josephine A. Lystila
Oct 9, 2022
Josephine Lystila age 78 lifelong resident of Gardner, MA passed away on Sunday, October 9, 2022, of congestive heart failure.
She was born on January 24, 1944, in Providence, RI to Joseph and Josephine Baltakis, but lived in Gardner for 74 years.
Josephine worked as a housekeeper for the Gallant’s Rest Home and later for Wachusett Manor Nursing home....
Edward J Belliveau
Oct 9, 2022
Edward J Belliveau, loving husband, companion, father, grandfather and great grandfather
passed away on Monday, October 9th, 2022 in Gardner, Massachusetts at the age of 95. Eddie
was born on August 17th, 1927 in Fitchburg, Massachusetts to Sylvain and Edna (Leger)
Belliveau. Eddie served in the U.S. Army, and worked as a paper maker until his retirement. In
his...
Michael J. Gearl
Oct 1, 2022
ATHOL- Michael Joseph Gearl,79, died Saturday, October 1, 2022 at St Elizabeth Hospital in Brighton, MA.
He was born in Newark, New Jersey on May 2, 1943, a son of the late Charles Gearl and Kathleen (Spaid) Gearl.
Michael attended Lincoln Technical Institute and received his degree in Engineering. He proudly served in the United States Army and earned...
Michael Raymond Cline
Sep 29, 2022
ASHBY- Michael Cline, of Ashby, MA (formerly from Huntington, West Virginia), passed away peacefully on September 29, 2022. He is survived by his wife, Susan Cline, of Ashby, MA., their children and families: Amy (Cline) Erickson and Peter Erickson and four children, of Baxter, MN, Adam Cline and Nicole (Leone) Cline and two children, of North Grafton, MA, Laura...
Mary A. Chipman
Sep 26, 2022
TEMPLETON - Mary A. Chipman, 85, died Monday, September 26, 2022, at home surrounded by her loving family.She was born in Gardner on January 12, 1937, the daughter of the late L. Porter Andrews and V. Rose (Turgiss) Andrews.Mary graduated from Templeton High School with the Class of 1955 and graduated from Newton Wellesley School of Nursing in 1958.Mary traveled extensively and worked...
William J Locke
Sep 24, 2022
SHIRLEY- William J. Locke, 69, died Saturday, September 24, 2022 in Shirley, MA.
He was born in Salem, MA on August 18, 1953, a son of the late William and Marjorie (Brusso) Locke.
He is survived by three sisters; Brenda H. Ely of Athol, Janice Coupe of Raymond, NH and Charlotte Grasso of Tewksbury, MA.
A private funeral service...
Michael S Conroy
Sep 24, 2022
Templeton-Michael S. Conroy, 67, died Saturday, September 24, 2022 at Heywood Hospital.
He was the husband of the late Karen M. (Gamache) Conroy.
He leaves one daughter, Julie Albert and her husband, James of Gardner; three step-children, Charlene Delisle of Gardner, Michael Minkin of Gardner and Anthony Dellechiaie and his wife, Sarah of Fitchburg; seven grandchildren, Megan Albert, Benjamin...
Christopher Drew Carlson
Sep 24, 2022
Christopher Drew Carlson, born December 13, 1961 passed away peacefully in his sleep at the age of sixty. He went into the arms of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, where he joined his daughter, Samantha Mae who predeceased him by one hundred twenty-four days. Christopher is also predeceased by his parents, George Warren Carlson and Sally Matherson Carlson.
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John M Tamasunas
Sep 23, 2022
ATHOL- John Michael Tamasunas, 69, died Friday, September 23, 2022, at his home in Athol, MA.
He was born in Gardner on December 26, 1952, a son of the late John Tamasunas and Elizabeth "Betty" (Brunelle) Tamasunas.
John lived in Athol his whole life. He served in the United States Army from 1972-1974.
He was an avid outdoorsman who...
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