Obituaries
Angela A. Choquette
Aug 8, 2022
ATHOL - Angela Ann Choquette,60, died Monday, August 8, 2022 at home in Athol.
She was born in Northampton, MA on August 2, 1962, a daughter of the late Robert Costigan, Sr. and Beverly (Mersinger) Allen.
Angela graduated from Athol High School. She was employed as a CNA at Athol Hospital and Quabbin Valley Healthcare for many years. She...
Rev. Charles R. Zierle
Aug 6, 2022
Westminster-Reverend Charles R. Zierle, 61, died Saturday, August 6, 2022 at his home, passing into the glorious presence of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ! His "homecoming" (death) a result of many long years of debilitating illnesses and health challenges which were only becoming more and more difficult as time has passed. These serious health challenges began as the result...
Margaret Mary Nault
Aug 5, 2022
Athol-Margaret Mary Nault, 89, died Friday, August 5, 2022 at Gardner Rehab and Nursing Center in Gardner.
She was born on November 14, 1932, a daughter of the late Nelson and Valerie (Frechette) Nault.
She is survived by many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.
Margaret is predeceased by two brothers, Leo Nault and Norman Nault’; two sisters,...
Herve J. Bosse
Aug 4, 2022
Royalston- Herve J. Bosse, 60, died Thursday, August 4, 2022 at his home after an illness.
He leaves his wife Janice R. (Sterbinsky) Bosse; his mother, Odette (Lavoie) Bosse; three sisters, Martha McDonald of Gardner, Lorraine Roy of Gardner, and Norma Bruinsma of Clinton; many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.
He is predeceased by his father, Yvon Bosse and...
Dennis and Kathleen Holman
Aug 4, 2022
It is with great regret that we announce the deaths of our parents, Kathy and Dennis Holman. Kathy passed on August 2, 2022, unexpectedly. On August 4, 2022, Dennis passed after planning for his wife’s funeral on August 4, 2022, also unexpectedly.
Kathleen Marie (Tourigny) Holman was born in Kittery, ME on August 30, 1947, to Norman and...
Warren L. Marcy
Aug 3, 2022
ROYALSTON- Warren Marcy, 96, passed away on Wednesday, August 3, 2022 at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield.
Warren was born in Royalston on November 1, 1925, son of the late Lester and Florence (Hunter) Marcy.
He was a lifetime resident of Royalston and attended Royalston Schools. Prior to his retirement in 1990, he worked as a Mill-wright for Erving...
Georgette J. Case
Aug 2, 2022
Georgette J. (Charest) Case, 74, Died Tuesday, August 2, 2022 at Alliance Health at Baldwinville, after a long illness.
Born in Gardner on December 30, 1947, she was the daughter of the late Leo and Lauretta (Miller) Charest. She graduated from Gardner High School.
Georgette worked for many years in the cafeteria at Heywood Hospital before leaving the workforce...
Nickolas Roy
Jul 31, 2022
Nickolas Michael Roy, 22, of Milford, NH and formerly of Winchendon, MA died Sunday, July 31, 2022 after an automobile accident.
He leaves his mother and her husband, Jessica (Daniels Roy) and Cory Wilson of New Ipswich, NH; his father, Michael Roy and his fiancé Colleen Davis of Winchendon; two sisters, Sonja Torino and her partner, Kyle Willett...
Charles K. Ingalls
Jul 29, 2022
Charles K. Ingalls, Kenny, 75, died Friday, July 29, 2022 at Heywood Hospital, Gardner.
Kenny was born in Brooklyn, New York on June 25, 1947, a son of the late Charles E Ingalls and Janis (Levitan) Ingalls. He moved to Templeton in 1975.
Kenny worked in the cow barn at the Templeton Development Center. He always came to work...
Noreen (Dolan) Francis
Jul 27, 2022
Auburndale - Noreen (Dolan) Francis, 74, died suddenly Wednesday, July 27, 2022 at Newton-Wellesley Hospital.
Noreen was born on May 4, 1948 in Boston, MA, a daughter of the late John F. and Josephine P. (Busheme) Dolan. She was a graduate of Bishop Fenwick High School in Peabody, MA. Her deep love of science led her to...
Kathleen A May
Jul 26, 2022
LEOMINSTER - Kathleen A. May, 65, of Leominster formerly of Athol died Tuesday, July 26, 2022 at UMass Medical Center - University Campus, Worcester.
She was born in Athol on May 18, 1957, a daughter of the late Gene May and Barbara (White) May.
Kathleen grew up in Athol and graduated from Athol High School with the...
Wayne P. Nakata
Jul 23, 2022
Gardner- Wayne P. Nakata, 63, passed away at Heywood Hospital on July 23, 2022.Wayne was born in Bad Cannstatt, Germany on January 20, 1959 a son of James and Bridget (Hohlwein) Nakata.He leaves behind his parents and his sister.Calling hours will be held Thursday, July 28, 2022 at 6:00 pm, Mack Family Funeral Home, 105 Central Street, Gardner, MAA Funeral...
Joseph George Maynard
Jul 23, 2022
Templeton-Joseph George Maynard, 59, died Saturday, July 23, 2022 at Heywood Hospital after an illness. He leaves his wife of 23 years Diana Sherri (Piro) Maynard; five daughters, Shannon Maynard, Sheena Miller, Sky Maynard, Autumn Maynard and Natasha Adams; many grandchildren; His parents, Evelyn and Dale Berry; two brothers, Kevin Maynard and Ryan Maynard; one sister Janet Fahlbeck; many nieces and...
Scott David Whittle
Jul 23, 2022
Scott David Whittle, age 59, passed away after sustaining injuries while on vacation in Florida on Saturday, July 23,2022. Scott was born on March 23,1963 in Gardner MA to Glenn and Gail Whittle. The family moved to Templeton in 1968 where Scott graduated from Narragansett Regional High School in the Class of 1981. He later attended UMass Amherst graduating with a...
Anthony J. Grigonis
Jul 23, 2022
Anthony ("Tony") Grigonis, 76, died peacefully at UMass Medical Center, Worcester, MA., on July 23, 2022,from a sudden illness. He was loved by his family and those dear to his heart, and they were all with him untilthe moment he departed. Tony was born and lived in Worcester, Massachusetts. He moved to Florida as a young man and lived therefor many years...
Mary E. Butler
Jul 21, 2022
GARDNER - Mary E. Butler,88, died Thursday, July 21, 2022 at home in Gardner.She was born in Saugus, MA on April 3, 1934, a daughter of the late Thomas Butler and Helen (Dempsey) Butler.Mary graduated from Gardner High School with the Class of 1951. She was a longtime member of Sacred Heart Church in Gardner. Mary worked as...
Therese M. Pineo
Jul 15, 2022
LEOMINSTER - Therese M. (Hurtubise) Pineo, 86 of Leominster passed away on Friday, July 15, 2022 in The Highlands, Fitchburg, MA.
A funeral service will be held on Thursday, July 21, 2022 at 11 a.m. in the Simard Funeral Home, 14 Walker St., Leominster. Burial will follow in St. Cecilia's Cemetery, Leominster.
A calling hour will be held on Thursday,...
Bonny S. Moore
Jul 14, 2022
South Royalston, MA — On July 14, 2022, in the former bedroom of her grandmother, Pearl May (Fenner) Harrington, Bonny passed away peacefully in her sleep from cardiorespiratory failure, as a result of being a long-term smoker.She was the daughter of Richard and Virginia Moore, sister to Holly and aunt to Goldie, Luke, Caleb, Joshua, Joseph, James, Samuel and Jedidiah.Having...
Louise Anna Boucher
Jul 13, 2022
Louise Anna (Savoie) Boucher, 76, died peacefully at her home surrounded by herfamily on Wednesday, July 13, 2022.Born on October 24,1945 in Chatham, New Brunswick, Canada, she was the daughterof Emilie and Flora (Doucet) Savoie. She grew up in St. Louis, New Brunswick andattended New Brunswick schools. She was a faithful member of St. Cecilia's church andwas a member of...
Keith A. Bergevin
Jul 13, 2022
Templeton - Keith A. Bergevin, 62, died Wednesday, July 13, 2022 at UMass Medical Center after an illness. He leaves two daughters, Nicole Bergvin and her longtime companion, Cory Basso of Royalston and Shannon Doucette and her husband Paul of Templeton; one son, Eric Bergevin of Templeton; six grandchildren, Cameron, Ava, Greyson, Samantha, Bryce and Raelyn; two great-grandchildren, Lyla...