Obituaries
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...
Paul E. Engman
Nov 9, 2021
Westminster-Paul E. Engman, 71, died at his home on Tuesday, November 9, 2021 surrounded by his loving family. Paul was the husband of the late Victoria "Vicky" (Linnus) Engman who died on May 18, 2021. He leaves three daughters, Karla M. Boudreau and her husband Jeff of Westminster, Kristin J. Peters and her fiance, Mike Williams of Westminster and Keri...
Joseph A. Stankaitis
Nov 8, 2021
GARDNER - Joseph A. Stankaitis, 74, of Gardner died Monday, November 8, 2021 at home, after many years of end-stage kidney disease and waiting for a kidney transplant. He was born on August 31, 1947 the son of Michael Stankaitis and Mary (Pitkiewicz) Stankaitis. He leaves his wife, Janet E. (Hannula) Stankaitis of Gardner; two daughters, Sherrie & husband Ian...
Lisa Jane Brouillet
Nov 8, 2021
GARDNER - Lisa Jane (Nygard) Brouillet, 60 of Gardner, died unexpectedly Monday, November 8, 2021 at home. She was born in Athol, on November 2, 1961, the daughter of Alf E. Nygard and Anita H. (Aho) Nygard. Lisa graduated from Narragansett Regional High School with the class of 1979. She attended Henri School for Hair Design. Lisa worked at Simplex...
Wesley F. Laford
Nov 5, 2021
ATHOL – Wesley F. Laford, 86 of Athol passed away Friday, November 5, 2021 at St. Francis House in Worcester after a period of failing health. Wes was born on February 6, 1935 in Athol to the late Tuffield Laford and the late Elizabeth (Hebert) Laford. He was a lifelong resident of Athol and Orange. He graduated from Orange high...
Mariann Aho
Nov 3, 2021
Mariann Aho, 64, passed away Wednesday, November 3, 2021 at UMass Medical Center in Worcester after an illness. She leaves her son Wade Aho and his finance, Elizabeth Conner of Templeton, two granddaughters; Riley Aho and Logan Watkins; two sisters, Sally and Susanna and several nieces, nephews and cousins. She is predeceased by her brother, Leonard "Mike" Aho who died...
Clayton Joseph Lohr
Nov 3, 2021
HARDWICK - Clayton Joseph Lohr passed away on November 3, 2021 in Brattleboro, VT after a courageous battle with addiction. Clayton had just completed his first rehabilitation treatment program. He was looking forward to reconnecting with family and friends, and sounded excited about his future in his last calls made to family. His life was tragically cut short less than...
Richard Leighton
Nov 2, 2021
ATHOL – Richard R. Leighton, 84 of 739 Daniel Shays highway, Athol, died suddenly on Tuesday, November 2, 2021. Richard was born on April 28, 1937, the only child of Royal and Marion (Campbell) Leighton. He graduated from New Salem Academy in 1955 and then attended UMass. He owned and operated Wickman’s Barber Shop in Gardner, MA for many years....
James G Spooner
Nov 2, 2021
Athol-James G. Spooner, 66, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, November 2, 2021 at Athol Memorial Hospital. He leaves his wife, Jacqueline (Quirk) Spooner; one daughter, Brianna Ramsey and her husband Daniel of Leominster; one son, Michael Spooner and his wife Meghan of Morgantown, WV; three grandchildren, Ethan and Vivien Ramsey and Bennett Spooner. He is also survived by three sisters, Jane...
Reginald J. Laffond
Nov 2, 2021
Reginald J. Laffond, 36, died suddenly, November 2, 2021 at Athol Memorial Hospital after an illness. He leaves his longtime partner of seven years, Ashley Shaw; his twin sons, Dawson and Dylan Laffond; one daughter, Alyssa Shaw; his parents, Reginald and Denise (Thayer) Laffond; one sister, Mallory Laffond and her partner Ethan Willhite; his maternal grandmother, Margaret Thayer; his maternal...
Henry E Lapierre
Nov 1, 2021
Leominster-Henry E. Lapierre, 91, died Monday, November 1, 2021 at Sterling Village after an illness. He was the husband of the late Dorothy M. (Tourigny) Lapierre who died in 2014.He leaves his daughter, Kathleen Hughes and her husband MG(Ret) Daniel Hughes of Potomac Falls, VA; two grandchildren, Daniel Hughes and his wife Daisy of Leesburg, VA and Kimberly Hughes and...
Richard Nelson Bonk
Oct 31, 2021
Gardner-Richard Nelson Bonk, 81, died October 31, 2021 at UMass Memorial Hospital after an illness. He leaves his brother, John D. Bonk Sr of Medford Lakes, NJ; one nephew, John D. Bonk, Jr of NJ; two nieces, Jennifer Naugle of NJ and Kimberly Bland and her husband Richard of PA. He also leaves eight great nieces and nephews; John A....
Timothy C. Schmidt
Oct 31, 2021
Athol- Timothy C. Schmidt, 56 Of Athol, MA passed away on Sunday October 31st 2021 Timothy was born in Athol on April 15th 1965 son of Philip and Nancy (Waslaske) Schmidt. He had a passion for the Yankees and really enjoyed fishing. Timothy leaves behind his mother Nancy Schmidt; sister Terry Schmidt; brother Randy Schmidt; nieces Megan Schmidt, Alyssa Bailey,...
Donald Havumaki
Oct 30, 2021
Gardner- Donald A. Havumaki, 63 died Saturday, October 30, 2021 at HealthAlliance Leominster Hospital after an illness. He leaves his brother, Gary W. Havumaki of Gardner and many cousins. Donald is predeceased by a brother Terrence Havumaki. He was born in Gardner on April 11, 1958 a son of the late Waino and Agnes (Krypar) Havamaki. He was a 1976...
Marjorie E Ralys
Oct 29, 2021
ATHOL- Marjorie E. (Bergeron) Ralys, 91, passed away Friday, October 29, 2021 at Wachusett Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Gardner. Marjorie was born in Orange on July 25, 1930, daughter of the late Lionel and Ella (Chiasson) Bergeron. She grew up and attended Orange schools. She worked for various local companies including, N.D. Cass Toy Company, Erving Paper Mill, Athol...
John T O'Connor
Oct 28, 2021
GARDNER- John T. O’Connor, 57, passed away on Thursday, October 28, 2021, at home. John was born in Worcester on October 16, 1964, son of the late John O’Connor and Marlene (Oldenburg) O’Connor. In addition to his parents, he is predeceased by his nephew, Patrick Weselovs. He cared very much for his family. He enjoyed family time, going to Rietta...
Gordon R Martin
Oct 25, 2021
ORANGE- Gordon R. Martin, Jr, 78, of Orange, passed away Monday, October 25, 2021 at Quabbin Valley Healthcare in Athol. Gordon was born in Gardner on August 21, 1943, son of the late Gordan R. Martin, Sr. and Viola (Bigos) Martin. He attended Mahar Regional High School. He was a skilled laborer with DCR Quabbin for 40 years. He owned...
Ann Piaseczny
Oct 25, 2021
TEMPLETON - Ann C. Piaseczny, 56 of Templeton, died Monday, October 25, 2021 after a long illness, in the Quabbin Valley Healthcare, Athol. She was born in Melrose, MA, on November 29, 1964, the daughter of Joseph F. Piaseczny and the late Helen M. (Suszynski) Piaseczny. Ann grew up in Templeton and graduated from Narragansett Regional High School. She attended...
Gary Goodrich
Oct 22, 2021
On October 22, 2021, Gary Goodrich, age 53, of Athol, Massachusetts held hands with his beloved wife as he peacefully passed away due to complications of COVID. Gary was surrounded by his family and his Chocolate Lab, Harley. Gary was born to the late Nancy (Smith) Rajotte and Frank Goodrich, both of Massachusetts, on December 13, 1967, in Haverhill, Massachusetts....
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