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Gloria A (Robichaud) Young

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Nancy Irons

Nancy Irons

Oct 28, 2020

Gardner - Nancy Irons, 80 of Gardner MA, passed away Wednesday, October 28, 2020 in Bay State Medical, Springfield, surrounded by her family. Nancy was born October 16, 1940 in East Falmouth, Ma to the late Albert Irons and the late Mary (Enos) Irons. Nancy was blessed with 7 children: 6 son's and one daughter, she was also blessed with...

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