Obituaries
Edward R. McClure
Dec 4, 2021
Edward Robert McClure (70) – Eddie “Muck” passed away on Saturday December 4, 2021 after a long health battle. Eddie was born in Gardner on April 3rd, 1951. He was a lifelong resident of Baldwinville, Massachusetts. He worked several years at B&M Railroad and Northeast Railroad Construction before he finished his working years in the construction business. Eddie loved his...
Georgia A Phillips
Dec 4, 2021
ATHOL- Georgia A. (Bowers) Phillips, 77, passed away, Saturday, December 4, 2021 at Quabbin Valley Healthcare. Georgia was born in Gardner, Massachusetts, March 20, 1944, the daughter of Elwin T. and Lillian M. (Chaisson) Bowers. She grew up and has lived in Athol all of her life, attending Athol High School. Georgia was a caregiver for many years, taking care...
Brian P Rich
Dec 3, 2021
TEMPLETON - Brian P. Rich 76, of Templeton passed away peacefully at his home with family by his side. He leaves his two daughters, Katherine A. Rich of Exeter NH, and Kerrie M. Rich of Templeton MA. Son of Arthur Farley Rich & Margaret Cawley Rich. Third of Seven siblings; Dennis M. Rich of Templeton, Terrance A Rich of Templeton,...
Lucille M Boucher
Dec 3, 2021
ARKANSAS- Lucille Mary (Morissette) Boucher, 85, of Midway, Arkansas, passed away Friday, December 3, 2021. Lucille was born in Leominster, MA on November 7, 1936, daughter of the late Lionel and Mary (Progen) Morissette. She attended St. Bernard’s High School in Fitchburg, MA. Before retiring she worked for Arcadia School District in Arcadia, CA, Foster Grant in Leominster, MA, J...
Frances D. Barry
Dec 2, 2021
BERLIN - Frances Dorothy (Hadmack) Barry, 81 died at her home after a brief illness. She leaves one son, John (Jack) Barry Jr and his wife Sheila of Gardner; one daughter, Julie Barry of Berlin; one grandson, Matthew Barrry of RI; one granddaughter, Kellie Janeiro of Hudson MA; one brother, Michael Hadmack of Auburn and several nieces and nephews. Frances...
Diane M White
Nov 29, 2021
ATHOL- Diane M. (Green) White, 57, passed away Monday, November 29, 2021, at Mass General Hospital in Boston. Diane was born in Athol on November 24, 1964, daughter of Theodore Gleason and Marie (Duguay) Green. She was involved in Girl Scouts and attended the annual Autumn Escape with girl scouts. She enjoyed dancing, fishing, crafts, games, and spending time with...
Adrian J Comeaux
Nov 26, 2021
Ashburnham-Adrian J. Comeaux, 69 died Friday, November 26, 2021 at UMass Medical Center in Worcester after a long illness. He leaves his wife, Susie (Washington) Comeaux; one daughter, Bonnie Pierce of Ashburnham; one son, Michael Comeaux and his wife Marie of Brimfield; three granddaughters Bria Comeaux, Emma Comeaux and Tessa Comeaux all of Brimfield; five brothers and sisters, Jack Comeaux,...
Judith Ann Renda
Nov 23, 2021
Judith Ann (Provo) Renda 74Beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother and Sister Leominster-Judith Ann (Provo) Renda, 74, passed Tuesday, November 23, 2021 at Leominster Hospital after an illness. She leaves her husband Joseph B. Renda; three sons, Matthew J. Renda of Leominster, Seth P. Renda of Spencer and Adam J. Renda of Fitchburg; one daughter, Kate E. Renda of Leominster; six grandchildren, Amelia...
Evangelina Santiago
Nov 22, 2021
Gardner-Evangelina Santiago , 40 died Monday, November 22, 2021 at Leominster Hospital after a brief illness. She leaves her husband Carlos Santiago; two sons, Stephen Jeffrey Santiago, and Matias Alexander Santiago; one daughter, Angeliana'Marie Santiago; two sisters, Andrea Carina DeSosa and Laura Stephanie DeSosa of and many nieces and nephews. She was born in Montevideo, Uruguay on May 7, 1981...
Paul P. Harasimowicz
Nov 21, 2021
GARDNER - Dr. Paul P. Harasimowicz, Jr., 85, died on November 21, 2021 with his wife, Catherine, by his side. Paul was born in Gardner, the son of Dr. Paul and Helen (Lepnewski) Harasimowicz. He graduated from Gardner High School in 1953, the University of Vermont in 1957, and McGill University Dental School, Montreal, Canada in 1961. Paul played football...
Wesley P. Landry
Nov 19, 2021
ASHBURNHAM - Wesley P. Landry, 79 , of Ashburnham, died peacefully Friday night November 19, 2021, surrounded by his loving family after a battle with Parkinson’s disease. Wesley was born in Gardner on March 7, 1942, the son of the late Albert (Chick) & Clarisse (LaFerriere) Landry. He was a lifelong resident of Ashburnham, a town he loved, He married...
Rita C, (Demeo) Blanchard
Nov 18, 2021
ATHOL – Rita Caroline (Demeo) Blanchard died on November 18, 2021. She was born in 1927, the daughter of John and Catherine (Delmolino) Demeo in Athol. She was educated in the Athol School system and graduated with the Class of 1945. In 1947 she married Howard H. Blanchard. In 1949 they moved to Baldwinville where she opened and managed The...
George R. O. Cook
Nov 18, 2021
ATHOL – George R. O. Cook, 96 of Athol, passed away Thursday, November 18, 2021 at home. He was born in Athol on June 16, 1925 to the late Henry L. Cook and the late Inez K. (Litchfield) Cook. He grew up in Athol and was a lifelong resident. George worked at the Box company and Eastern furniture for many...
Irene Lajoie
Nov 14, 2021
FREDERICKSBURG, VA - Irene (Lesneski) LaJoie, 93 of Fredericksburg, VA, formerly of Gardner passed away peacefully at home on November 14, 2021. She was born in Gardner, on March 24, 1928, the daughter of the late John Lesneski and the late Josephine (Los) Lesneski. Irene graduated from Gardner High School with the Class of 1946. During her high school years she...
Arthur James Henning
Nov 13, 2021
Arthur James Henning passed away unexpectedly on November 13, 2021 in Orange, Massachusetts at the age of 64. He was born in Arvada, Colorado on January 15, 1957 to Arthur Willis Henning and Sara Belle Henning. He graduated from Longmont High School in 1975. He married Brenda Henning in 1979 and became the father to her three children, Sheryl, Tammy...
Robert "Bob" Dombek
Nov 12, 2021
GARDNER - Robert "Bob" Dombek, 65, died unexpectedly Friday, November 12, 2021. He leaves his fiancee Elaine Hagie of Winchendon, one sister, Janet Hogan and her husband William of Morgan, VT; two nephews, Connor Hogan and Aidan Hogan both of VT and his two lifelong friends, Paul Dupuis and Steve Jankowski. Bob was born in Gardner on February 22, 1956...
M Rita Chiasson
Nov 12, 2021
M. Rita Duguay Chiasson died on November 12 at the age of 97. She was the beloved wife of the late J. Arthur Chiasson, who passed in 2014. She was the daughter of Amie and Azilda Tremblay Duguay, and the step-daughter of Arthur Robichaud. Rita was born in Montreal, Canada on November 1, 1924. Rita’s family came to Athol at...
Richard A Taylor
Nov 11, 2021
Richard A. Taylor, Sr. died Thursday, November 11, 2021 at St. Mary's Hospital in West Palm Beach, FL. He was the husband of the late Nancy A. (Sweeney) Taylor who died January 4, 1996. He leaves three sons, Richard A. Taylor II and his wife Phillis of Whitleyville, TN, Walter C. "Chris" Taylor and his wife Sharon of Winchendon, MA...
Dwight A. Cooley
Nov 11, 2021
Dwight A. Cooley of Petersham, MA passed away peacefully at home on Veterans Day November 11, 2021. He was born September 22, 1926 in Barre, MA to Leslie R. and Jennie Belle (Ryder) Cooley. He lived in Dana, MA in the Quabbin District until he was twelve before moving to Petersham. He joined the United States Navy (Seabees) in his...
James B Dunn
Nov 10, 2021
ROYALSTON- James B. Dunn, 89, passed away on Wednesday, November 10, 2021, at his home. James was born in Berwick, Nova Scotia, Canada on December 21, 1931, son of John B. Dunn and Blanche (Reeves) Luca. He was a United States Navy Veteran of the Korean War. He always had to stay busy. He enjoyed working around the house and...
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