Obituaries
William H. Hellen
Nov 22, 2020
PHILLIPSTON – William H. Hellen, 69 of Phillipston passed away on Sunday, November 22, 2020 in Athol. William was born on May 15, 1951 in Marlboro, Ma, the son of the late Charles J. Hellen and the late Lorraine (Wellen) Hellen. He grew up in Hudson, MA. He graduated from Hudson Catholic High School with the Class of 1969. William...
Gloria A (Robichaud) Young
Nov 19, 2020
ATHOL- Gloria A. (Robichaud) Young, 85, of 494 School Street Athol, wife of Richard Young passed away on Thursday, November 19, 2020 at Harrington Memorial Hospital, Southbridge. She was born in Athol on November 13, 1935, daughter of the late Philip J. and Leah M. (Sweet) Robichaud. Gloria graduated from Athol High School in 1954. Through the years she held...
Lucille (Sicard) Goguen
Nov 15, 2020
STERLING- Lucille P. (Sicard) Goguen, formerly of Leominster, died peacefully Sunday, November 15 in Sterling Village, after a brief illness. She was born December 21, 1936 on “French Hill“ in Leominster, the daughter of Aurele and Beatrice (Joyal) Sicard. She attended elementary school at St. Cecilia’s and later at Leominster High School. She was a lover of cats, enjoyed good...
Albina M. Kalanta
Nov 15, 2020
GARDNER - Albina Mary (Penney) Kalanta, 95 of Gardner died Sunday, November 15, 2020 in Heywood Hospital, Gardner. Albina was born December 29, 1924 in Vabalninko, Lithuania the daughter of the late Joseph Penney, Sr. and Constance (Lapenas) Penney. She immigrated as a child to Newfoundland, Canada and later as an adult to Gardner. She is survived by two sons,...
Josephine M. Ruckey
Nov 14, 2020
TEMPLETON - Josephine M. (Szymakowski) Ruckey died peacefully on Saturday November 14, 2020 at the age of 105 years. She was a resident of Baldwinville Nursing Home. She was born in New Jersey on March 27, 1915. She was one of the oldest residents of Massachusetts. Before becoming a resident in the nursing home she was very active in Templeton Golden...
Elisabeth M. Carolis
Nov 14, 2020
LEOMINSTER - Elisabeth M. (Dick) Carolis, 82, of Leominster, died on November 14, at the Highlands in Fitchburg, after a long illness. She was born January 11, 1938, in Munich, Germany, daughter of Anna Dick. She worked for E.B. Kingman for many years, as a machine operator, before retiring. Elisabeth had a kind and caring nature that will be greatly...
June (Lehtola) Onischuk
Nov 13, 2020
GARDNER- June E. (Lehtola) Onischuk, 95, of Gardner, died Friday, November 13, at Wachusett Manor. June was born July 2, 1925, in Fitchburg, daughter of the late Arnold and the late Martha (Koski) Lehtola. She worked at City Sheet Metal in Fitchburg for several years. June enjoyed reading, quilting, watching television and listening to classical music. She was predeceased by...
Michael Robert Deveau
Nov 10, 2020
Michael Robert Deveau died peacefully at home where he lived with his mother on November 10, 2020 at the age of 69. Michael was born in Gardner, MA in 1951 and resided in Derry, NH since 1975. He attended Northeastern University and furthered his education and became a jet engine mechanic. He worked for Continental Airlines as an airplane mechanic...
Leonard "Mike" Aho
Nov 8, 2020
On Sunday, November 8, 2020, Leonard Michael (Mike) Aho, loving partner and father of two children, passed away at age 67. Mike was born on September 29, 1953 in Gardner, MA to Alvar and Marie (Ellis) Aho. He worked as a general contractor and estimator throughout New England. A lifelong woodworker and gardener, he kept his hands busy working inside...
John “Sands” Santonoceto
Nov 8, 2020
LEOMINSTER- John “Sands” Santonoceto, 79, of Leominster, died Sunday, November 8, at the Keystone Center. John was born August 22, 1941, son of the late Rosario “Sardi” Santonoceto and the late Loretta (Cappocia) McMilleon and was raised on Cedar Street in Leominster. John was a musician. Johnny Sands and Friend was the house band at the Wonder Bar for many...
Connie J (Teel) Superchi
Nov 8, 2020
ATHOL – Connie J. (Teel) Superchi, 67, of Athol, passed away Sunday, November 8, 2020 in UMASS Medical Center, Worcester. Connie was born on July 18, 1953 in Athol to the late Weston P. Teel and the late Jane (Newton) Teel. She grew up in Athol and graduated from Athol High School with the Class of 1971 and attended Becker...
Florence Grant
Nov 8, 2020
BALDWINVILLE - Florence Grant, 80 of 51 Baldwinville, died Sunday, November 8, 2020 in the Alliance Health of Baldwinville.She was born in Alburgh, Vermont, on June 6, 1940, the daughter of the late William C. and the late Mary C. (Mumley) Grant.Florence grew up in Alburgh, Vermont and moved to Fitchburg in the early 1970's working at Seth Thomas for...
Virginia Mary Taylor
Nov 6, 2020
ATHOL – Virginia Mary (Vaidulas) Taylor, 78, of Athol, passed away on Friday, November 6, 2020 at home surrounded by her family, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Virginia was born in Hubbardston on July 11, 1942 to the late Peter Vaidulas and the late Charlotte F. (Bullock) Vaidulas. She graduated from Athol High School with the Class...
Lillian P. Genis
Nov 6, 2020
GARDNER- Lillian P. Genis, 97, of Gardner, died Friday, November 6, in her home. Lillian was born July 25, 1923, daughter of the late Joseph and the late Bertha Genis and has lived in Gardner all her life. She was a graduate of Gardner High School and worked for Nichols & Stone for many years before retiring. Lillian was extremely...
Beverly J. Hubbard
Nov 3, 2020
Beverly J. (Miller) Hubbard, 73, of Athol died Tuesday, November 3, 2020 in Maplewood Nursing Home in Westmoreland, NH. Beverly was born August 2, 1947 in North Conway, NH, the daughter of the late Linwood C Miller and Priscilla E (Besseck) Miller. She was predeceased by her sister, Shirley A. Miller. She leaves a son, Kevin Hubbard and grandchildren Isabelle...
June (Moore) Robinson
Nov 1, 2020
BELCHERTOWN- June Irene (Moore) Robinson departed this world at the age of 77 on Sunday, November 1, 2020 for her eternal home in heaven. June was born in Winchendon, MA on May 30, 1943 to Donald E. Moore and Marjorie E. (Ainsworth) Moore. She lived in Athol and attended Athol area schools graduating from Athol High School in 1961 and...
Simone (Landry) Blanchard
Oct 31, 2020
ATHOL- Simone (Landry) Blanchard, 89, passed away at Athol Memorial Hospital on Saturday, October 31, 2020. She was born in Quebec, Canada on June 13, 1931, daughter of the late Joseph and Georgiana Landry. Simone retired after working 25 years at L.S. Starrett, previously working for Thom McCann. She especially loved camping at Salisbury Beach and dancing. She leaves behind...
Dorothy Jane (Bisbee) Munroe
Oct 30, 2020
ASHBURNHAM- Dorothy Jane (Bisbee) Munroe, beloved wife of Robert A. Munroe and most important to her was being the proud mother of Merrie Ellen Munroe and Jon Robert Munroe, passed away on Friday, October 30, 2020. Dorothy was born on March 8, 1933 and was the daughter of William J. Bisbee and Geneva Mildred (Harris) Bisbee. She was predeceased by...
Denis R. Allard
Oct 29, 2020
LEOMINSTER- Denis R. Allard, 67, of Leominster, died Thursday, October 29, in his home. He was born May 9, 1953, son of the late Rene A. And the late Gilbert’s (Beaudoin) Allard. Denis was a lifelong Leominster resident. He was incredibly creative and innovative. He leaves two sisters, Joanne Allard, with whom he lived and Jeanne Richard and her husband,...
Dorothy F. Bargnesi
Oct 29, 2020
GARDNER - Dorothy F. (Ryan) Bargnesi, 79 of Gardner died on October 29, 2020. She was born on July 13, 1941 in Brooklyn, NY the daughter of Martin F. Ryan and Dorothy F. (Tilton) Ryan. She graduated from Bay Ridge High School in Brooklyn, NY in 1959. Dorothy was a former member of Sacred Heart Church in Gardner She leaves...
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