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Yvanna M Leger

Yvanna M Leger

Dec 20, 2020

GARDNER- Yvanna M. (Belletete) Leger, 98, passed away Sunday, December 20, 2020 at Gardner Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. She was born in Jaffrey, New Hampshire on March 5, 1922, daughter of the late Emilienne (Charland) and Louis E. Belletete. She was a 1943 graduate of Fitchburg High School and a 1946 graduate of Heywood Nursing Training. She worked as a...

Germaine Raymond

Germaine Raymond

Dec 19, 2020

ATHOL - Germaine "Geri" Raymond, 96 passed away on Saturday December 19, 2020 at Quabbin Valley Healthcare, Athol. Geri was born on May 11.1924 in Springfield, Ma to the late Paul Gariepy and to the late Alice (Vienneau) Gariepy. She lived most of her life in the Ware / Ludlow area and graduated from Ware High School in 1942. She...

Richard L. Lucier

Richard L. Lucier

Dec 19, 2020

LEOMINSTER - Richard L. Lucier, 69 of Leominster passed away on Saturday, December 19, 2020 at Heath Alliance Hospital Leominster. He leaves his beloved family and friends. Funeral services will be private. To send an online condolence please visit www.mackfamilyfh.com. Simard Funeral Home 14 Walker St., Leominster is assisting with arrangements.

Stella M. Keresey

Stella M. Keresey

Dec 19, 2020

MYSTIC, CT - Stella M. (Breau) Keresey passed away peacefully with family by her side on Saturday December 19, 2020 at Lawrence + Memorial Hospital in New London, CT.  Stella was born in Gardner, MA October 29, 1928 daughter of the late Evariste and Albina (Leger) Breau.  She attended Holy Rosary School and graduated Gardner High School with the Class of...

Henry "Joe" Lucier Jr.

Henry "Joe" Lucier Jr.

Dec 17, 2020

ATHOL- Henry “Joe” Lucier, Jr. , 70, of Athol, died Thursday, December 17, at Athol Memorial Hospital, after an illness. Joe was born August 17, 1950, son of the late Henry A. Lucier, Sr. and the late Dorothy (Woodard) Lucier. He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He was a dedicated husband and the best Papa ever....

Maria Eugenia Regan

Maria Eugenia Regan

Dec 17, 2020

LEOMINSTER - Maria Eugenia (Martin del Campo) Regan, 90, of Leominster, passed away at UMASS Memorial Medical Center on Thursday evening, December 17, after a brief illness. Maria was born in México, D.F. on July 6, 1930, the daughter of the late Cecilia Pardo and Fernando Martín del Campo and sister to Maria Esther (Tete) and Fernando. She grew up...

Jane (Wheaton) Merritt

Jane (Wheaton) Merritt

Dec 13, 2020

Jane Merritt (Wheaton), age 87, of Orange MA, died peacefully on December 13, 2020 at the Rose Monahan Hospice Center in Worcester after a long illness. Jane was born on March 29, 1933 to Wilfred and Helen (White) Wheaton in Sharon CT. As a young girl her family moved to Orange MA where she spent most of her childhood. She...

Cynthia Marie Crosby

Cynthia Marie Crosby

Dec 13, 2020

GARDNER - Cynthia Marie Crosby, 60 of Gardner, died Sunday, December 13, 2020 at home. She was born in Quincy, MA, on October 13, 1960, the daughter of the late Thomas and the late Anna M. (Hawker) Crosby. Cynthia attended schools in Acton-Boxboro area and lived in Milford for several years. She has resided in Gardner for the past 5...

Betty (Reed) Spencer

Betty (Reed) Spencer

Dec 12, 2020

ATHOL- Betty A. (Reed) Spencer, 82, of Athol, died Saturday, December 12, at Heywood Hospital. Betty was born April 4, 1938, in Bridgetown, Maine, daughter of the late Leonard and the late Vera (Hobbs) Reed. She grew up in Natick, graduating from Natick High School in 1956 and from Keefe Tech as a Licensed Practical Nurse in 1971. Betty also...

Raynold J Robichaud

Raynold J Robichaud

Dec 11, 2020

VERO BEACH, FL -Raynold Robichaud, 91, of Vero Beach, FL, formerly of Athol, was welcomed into His Savior’s arms Friday, December 11, 2020. He was born on October 20, 1929 to the late Silver and Theotise (Mallet) Robichaud. He was raised in Phillipston and attended schools there. He retired in 1994 from his custodian position at the Athol Town Hall,...

Glenna (Bullard) Gray

Glenna (Bullard) Gray

Dec 11, 2020

ATHOL- Glenna (Bullard) Gray, 98, passed away on Friday, December 11, 2020 at Quabbin Valley Healthcare. She was born in New Salem on April 7, 1922, daughter of the late William and Harriet Bullard. Glenna grew up in New Salem. She graduated high school from New Salem Academy. She was an avid quilter and crafter. She created many beautiful quilts,...

Louis Mrvicin

Louis Mrvicin

Dec 11, 2020

Louis Mrvicin, 91, died Friday, December 11, at Emerson Hospital after an illness. Louis was born July 28, 1929, in Perth Amboy, New Jersey, son of the late Martin and the late Elizabeth (Agoston) Mrvicin. He served in the U.S. Navy during the a Korean Conflict. He had no fear and was a true family man. He leaves his wife...

John Swain Moretti

John Swain Moretti

Dec 11, 2020

HUBBARDSTON- John Swain Moretti, 69, of Hubbardston, died Friday, December 11, in his home with his wife of 43 years, Diane (Sharrock) Moretti, at his bedside. John was born December 18, 1950, in Rockville Center, NY, son of Frances (Swain) and the late Whitfield Moretti. John was a respected Massachusetts Certified Horticulturist working for Weston Nurseries, Hopkinton since1982. His extensive...

Robert E. Monette

Robert E. Monette

Dec 10, 2020

ATHOL - On Thursday December 10, 2020, Robert E. Monette passed away surrounded by his loving family. He was 94. “Bob” was born in Templeton, MA, on February 11, 1926 to Hazel and Edgard Monette. He was one of seven children. When Bob was 18 he joined the United States Army. He served with Company L, 335th Infantry Regiment during...

Michael A. Bastine

Michael A. Bastine

Dec 5, 2020

ATHOL- Michael A. Bastine, 47, passed away Saturday, December 5, 2020, at UMass Memorial Hospital, Worcester. He passed after battling a long-term illness. He was born in Athol on August 26, 1973, son of Gail P. (LaFountain) Bastine and the late Edward R. Bastine. Michael grew up in Athol. He was a talented football player and graduated in 1991. He...

Adelard D Ares

Adelard D Ares

Dec 4, 2020

ATHOL – Adelard D. Ares, 80 of Athol, passed away peacefully Friday, December 4, 2020 at home. Del was born on August 14, 1940 in Athol to the late Adelard A. Ares and the late Rita (Chaisson) Ares. He grew up in Athol and attended Athol High School. He is a Veteran having served as a Navy Seaman from 1960...

Bruce C. Fiske

Bruce C. Fiske

Dec 1, 2020

PETERSHAM, MA -Bruce C. Fiske of Petersham, MA died peacefully on 12/1/2020 after a brief battle with cancer. He was fortunate to have no pain, surrounded by his family at home. He is survived by his girlfriend Karen Roche, his sons Cameron and Trevor, their wives Nikki and Melissa, and his brother Brad. He embarks now to join his parents...

Joan A. (Buswick) Castine

Joan A. (Buswick) Castine

Nov 29, 2020

ATHOL – Joan A. (Buswick) Castine, 86 of Athol, passed away Sunday, November 29, 2020 in Quabbin Valley Healthcare. Joan was born on May 16, 1934, the daughter of the late Albert Buswick and the late Adele (Ferrari) Buswick. She grew up in Athol and graduated from Athol High School with the Class of 1952. She worked for the L....

Barbara A. Hilliker

Barbara A. Hilliker

Nov 25, 2020

GARDNER- Barbara A. (Stephenson) Hilliker, 74, of Gardner, died Wednesday, November 25, at Wachusett Manor, after a short illness. Barbara was born November 16, 1946, in Binghamton, NY, daughter of the late Albert and the late Clarice (Baker) Stephenson. She graduated from Gardner High School in 1965 and Boome County Community College. She began working at Simplex then worked 35...

Walter W Hickey

Walter W Hickey

Nov 23, 2020

ATHOL - Walter W Hickey, 98 of Athol, died Monday, November 23, 2020 at home. He was born in Athol on August 25, 1922, the son of the late Walter J. and the late Maud B. (Fielding) Hickey. Walter grew up in Athol and graduated from Athol High School. He served in the U.S. Coast Guard during World War II....

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