Obituaries
Liza M. (Batchelor) Rocehleau
Jun 14, 2020
ATHOL- Liza M. (Batchelor) Rocheleau, 54, of Athol passed away on Sunday, June 14, 2020, at Heywood Hospital. She was born in Gardner on July 9, 1965, the daughter of the late Richard and Nancy (Oja) Batchelor. Liza grew up in Gardner and attended Mount Wachusett Community College. She worked for Kamisteins for 2 years; East Wood Pines Nursing Home...
Melbourne T. Turnbull
Jun 14, 2020
Orange – Melbourne T. Turnbull Jr., 73 of Orange and formerly of Medway and New York, passed away Sunday, June 14, 2020 in Quabbin Valley Healthcare. Melbourne was born on August 27, 1946 in Waltham, the son of the late Melbourne T. Turnbull Sr and Millicent Clarke. He grew up in Medway and after a career in the Air Force...
Susan A. Moore
Jun 13, 2020
PHILLIPSTON- Susan A. (Carson) Moore, 70, gained her angel wings on Saturday, June 13, 2020 at Charlene Manor in Greenfield. Susan was born January 31, 1950 in Dorchester; daughter of the late Michael and Sonia Carson. Susan was a member of the Elks and Friends of Vietnam Veterans. She was crafty; she loved to putchsky (any Jewish person will know...
Julie (Petricca) Tourigny
Jun 11, 2020
Leominster- Julia Ann (Petricca) Tourigny, 96, of Leominster, died Thursday, June 11, in her home surrounded by her loving family. Julie was born October 2, 1923 in Leominster, daughter of the late Joseph and the late Lucia (Vendetti) Petricca and has lived in Leominster all her life. Julie worked for the city of Leominster at the South East School as...
Mary Jane Bodge
Jun 11, 2020
Mary Jane Gonville Bodge passed away peacefully on June 11, 2020, following a long journey with Alzheimer’s and recent COVID illness. She was born in Leominster, Massachusetts on August 7, 1947, a daughter of Paul T. and Rita Gonville. Mary Jane had 3 siblings and graduated Saint Bernard’s High School in Fitchburg, MA in 1964. She obtained a degree in...
Elizabeth "Betty" (Wickham) Hallett
Jun 10, 2020
ATHOL - On Wednesday, June 10, 2020, Elizabeth (Betty) Wickham Hallett of Athol, MA died peacefully at the age of 90. Betty was born September 25th, 1929 in Athol to Florence and Peter Wickham. She was raised in Athol where she graduated from Athol High School, and spent most of her life in her hometown before traveling the world, living...
Jesse James Dudley
Jun 10, 2020
ATHOL-James Dudley, 43, of Athol, died Wednesday, June 10, in his home doing what he loved-playing his guitar. Jesse was born October 15, 1976, in Concord, MA, son of Richard S. and Gael E. (Rouillard) Dudley. He graduated from Narragansett Regional High School. Jesse was passionate about music. He played guitar in the band, 2nd Class Citizen. Jesse will be...
Rowena (O’Mara) Thomson
Jun 9, 2020
ATHOL- Rowena Alma (O’Mara) Thomson, 90, of Athol, died Tuesday, June 9 at Quabbin Valley Healthcare after an illness. Rowena was born May 19, 1930, in Orange, daughter of the late Roland W. the late Alma L. (French) O’Mara. She loved her family above all. She also enjoyed visiting Maine, especially Ogunquit and Wells, shopping, flower gardening, especially Iris, dining...
Albert "Al" Doucette
Jun 9, 2020
GARDNER - Albert “Al” Doucette, 92 of Gardner died peacefully Tuesday, June 9, 2020 in the Alliance Health of Baldwinville.He was born in Gardner on January 2, 1928, the son of the late Albert and the late Rosanna (Gionet) Doucette.Mr. Doucette was a veteran serving in the Navy on the USS Saipan CVL 48 and was awarded the World War II...
Chad Coy
Jun 9, 2020
ATHOL- Chad Michael Coy, 42, of Athol, died peacefully Tuesday, June 9, at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield after an illness. Chad was born August 14, 1977 in Greenfield, MA, Son of Dolores (Powling) Coy and the late Victor Coy. He played Little League, Babe Ruth, football and was a graduate of Ralph C. Mahar Regional High School. He was...
Linda M. Anderson
Jun 4, 2020
TEMPLETON - Linda M. (Ehnstrom) Anderson, 76 of Templeton, died Thursday, June 4, 2020 in the Heywood Hospital, Gardner.She was born in Gardner, on July 16, 1943, the daughter of the late Ralph and the late Mildred (Whitney) Ehnstrom.Linda grew up in Templeton and attended Mount Wachusett Community College. She worked at the Department of Transitional Assistance for many years....
Rita E (Pinsonneault). Richard
Jun 3, 2020
LEOMINSTER- Rita E. (Pinsonneault) Richard, 94, of Leominster, died Wednesday, June 3, at Life Care Center of Leominster. Rita was born August 8, 1925 in Manchester, New Hampshire, daughter of the late Josephat and Irene Pinsonneault. She worked at Allen’s Department Store for over 35 years before retiring. Rita enjoyed cooking, playing cards and most of all, her family. Her...
Jack Hietala
Jun 3, 2020
GARDNER- Jack Hietala passed away on June 3, 2020 from a year long illness at UMass University Campus 7th flr. ICU with the love of his life Linda by his side. Jack was born March 20, 1939 in Gardner to Kasper Hietala and Helmi (Anderson) Hietala. He attended Gardner Public Schools getting his GED while serving in the U.S. Navy...
Mary J. (Garrant) Galvin
Jun 2, 2020
Mary J. (Garrant) Galvin, 79 of Athol died Tuesday June 2, 2020, just 3 weeks short of her 80th birthday. She succumbed to multiple serious health conditions that she suffered with for many years. Mary was born June 28, 1940 in Malden to Adelia (Brabarick) (Strong) and Edward Garrant. Mary was raised in Billerica where she graduated from Billerica High...
Cynthia (Porter) Henley
May 31, 2020
BONDSVILLE- Cynthia “Cindy” (Porter) Henley died on May 31, 2020 with her four children by her side after a short battle with cancer. She was born on January 30, 1959 in Ayer, MA, daughter of the late Robert and Marjorie Porter of Athol, MA. She lived most of her life in Belchertown and Warren, MA She worked for CVS in...
Jack D. Gandee
May 27, 2020
ORANGE- Jack D. Gandee, 81, of Orange, died Wednesday, May 27, in his home surrounded by his loving family. Jack was born May 22, 1939 in Philadelphia, son of the late Jack M. and the late Katherine (Moran) Gandee. He graduated from Princess Ann High School in Virginia Beach. Being a part of a military family, Jack lived in 48...
Carolyn (Forrest) Messer
May 27, 2020
LUNENBURG- Carolyn (Forrest) Messer, 77, of Lunenburg, died Wednesday, May 27, at Life Care of Leominster. Carolyn was born December 25, 1942 in Leominster, daughter of the late Henry Percival Forrest and the late Claire Rose (Boudreau) Forrest. Carolyn worked for Learning Express for several years before her retirement. Carolyn loved her cats almost as much as her Coffee with...
Theresa A. (Joly) Allen
May 27, 2020
Theresa A. (Joly) Allen born June 7, 1959 passed away on May 27, 2020 at the age of 60 after a year and a half battle with cancer. Theresa was the daughter of the late Phyllis B. and Arthur E. Joly. She leaves behind her son Andrew J. Allen; sister Joan M. Joly; and brothers Arthur E. Joly and Thomas...
Ronald A. "Smitty" Smith
May 26, 2020
GARDNER - Ronald A."Smitty" Smith, 67 of Gardner, died Tuesday, May 26, 2020 in Heywood Hospital, Gardner.He was born in Gardner, on June 26, 1952, the son of the late Richard A. and the late Marjorie H. (Beauregard) Smith.Ronald grew up in Gardner and graduated from Gardner High School. He attended Unity College for two years.He leaves his sister, Marcia...
Gilles J. Comeau
May 26, 2020
LEOMINSTER - Gilles J. Comeau, died suddenly after a period of declining health on Tuesday, May 26, 2020 at Sterling Village in Sterling, MA. He was 79 years old. A private funeral mass and graveside services will be held at St. Cecilia’s Church and Cemetery, Leominster, MA at a later date. Gilles, a resident of Leominster, was born in St....
Subscribe
Get alerts when new obituaries are posted
