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Linda Jillson

Linda Jillson

Aug 24, 2020

ATHOL- Linda Jillson, 73, of Athol passed away Monday, August 24, 2020 at her home. She was born May 6, 1947 in Winchendon, daughter of the late Harold R. Thrower and Barbara (Cooke) Thrower Banks. Linda grew up in Athol and was a lifelong resident. She graduated from Athol High School in 1966. She worked for 1st National Bank as...

George Lucien Laplante

George Lucien Laplante

Aug 20, 2020

GARDNER - George Lucien Laplante, 73 of Gardner formerly of Ashburnham, died Thursday, August 20, 2020 in Saint Vincent Hospital, Worcester. He was born in Gardner, on August 4, 1947, the son of the late Lucien O. and the late Annette M. (Bois) Laplante. George grew up in Ashburnham and graduated from Oakmont Regional High School.  He was a veteran...

Wanita M (Dodson) Soucie

Wanita M (Dodson) Soucie

Aug 17, 2020

NORTHAMPTON- Wanita M. (Dodson) Soucie, 107, passed away Monday, August 17, 2020, at Linda Manor Extended Care Facility, Northampton. She was born on August 2, 1913, in Sacramento, CA, daughter of the late Tennyson Dodson and Fannie (Abernathy, Dodson) Willard. A longtime Athol resident, she attended Athol schools, belonged to the Red Hat Society, and worked for LS Starrett Company...

Robert L. Zbikowski

Robert L. Zbikowski

Aug 14, 2020

WINCHENDON- Robert L. Zbikowski, 77, of Winchendon, passed away unexpectedly Friday, August 14, in his home. Robert was born July 2, 1943, in Leominster, son of the late Stella Cormier and the late Joseph Zbikowski. He leaves his wife with whom he would have celebrated 52 years of marriage on September 7, Brenda (Bean) Zbikowski; two daughters, Tonia Young and...

MaryAnne Murphy

MaryAnne Murphy

Aug 14, 2020

MaryAnne Murphy Beloved partner, sister, aunt, cousin and friend. TOWNSEND - MaryAnne Murphy, 63, died Friday, August 14, 2020 at Nashoba Valley Hospital after a short illness. She leaves her partner of 13yrs, George Morgado of Townsend, one brother, Bernard P. McGuirk and his wife Betty of Fitchburg, two sisters-in-law, Joanne McGuirk of Fitchburg and Jennifer Murphy of Lunenburg, and...

Theresa M (Blanchard) Wright

Theresa M (Blanchard) Wright

Aug 12, 2020

Theresa M. (Blanchard) Wright, 99, of Auburn, passed away peacefully at home on August 12, 2020. Her husband of 59 years, Earl L. Wright, passed away in 2005. She leaves behind a son, Barry Wright and his wife, Denise of Fairfax, VA and a daughter, Karen Gauthier and her husband, Arthur of Charlton Depot, MA. She also leaves three grandchildren,...

Celia (Lesneski) Landry

Celia (Lesneski) Landry

Aug 11, 2020

GARDNER - Celia (Lesneski) Landry, 87 of Gardner, died Tuesday, August 11, 2020 in the Gardner Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Gardner. She was born in Gardner on August 8, 1933, the daughter of the late John and the late Josephine (Los) Lesneski. Celia graduated from Gardner High School with the Class of 1951. While in high school she played on...

Ellen (Osterberg) Mason

Ellen (Osterberg) Mason

Aug 8, 2020

GARDNER- Ellen (Osterberg) Mason, 71, of Gardner, died Saturday, August 8, at Heywood Hospital after a brief illness. Ellen was born December 27, 1948, in Gardner, daughter of the late Walter and the late Rosella (Lukasevicius) and lived in Gardner all her life. She graduated from Gardner High School. Ellen loved playing cards, playing cribbage at the Gardner Senior Center...

Faye Ilene Lindsey

Faye Ilene Lindsey

Aug 7, 2020

Faye Lindsey, age 76, with her warm smile and sweet voice became the newest member of the angel chorus on August 7th. Although her cheerful disposition and positive outlook will be dearly missed she will now be able to serenade the heavens with her beautiful voice. She is survived by her sister Anita L. Myers of Connecticut, her sister-in-law Shirley...

Kendall D. Robinson

Kendall D. Robinson

Aug 5, 2020

Kendall D. Robinson Sunrise July 28, 1972 - Sunset August 5, 2020 Kendall D. Robinson, 48, of Colorado, formerly of Leominster, son of Sharon E. (Bowie) and the late David E. Robinson. Kendall was born on July 28, 1972 in New York City. He attended SouthEast Elementary School and graduated from Leominster High School in 1991 where he was active...

Donna M. Hurd

Donna M. Hurd

Aug 5, 2020

LANCASTER, SC - Donna M. Hurd formerly of Westminster passed away August 5, 2020 in Lancaster, South Carolina. Donna was born December 29,1954 the daughter of Roy and Ruth L. (Packard) Hurd. Donna graduated from Oakmont Regional High School after graduation she attended Mount Wachusett Community College and received an Associates Degree in Nursing. She went on to receive her Bachelors...

James Timothy Daley

James Timothy Daley

Aug 5, 2020

WESTFIELD – James T. Daley, 87, of Westfield and formerly of Athol, passed away Wednesday, August 5, 2020 in Westfield. Jim was born on July 10, 1933, in Boston, the son of the late Timothy J. Daley and the late Catherine F. (Shannon) Daley. Jim Daley was many things and changed in many ways: Irish and Catholic, country and city,...

Juliette M. Columbus

Juliette M. Columbus

Aug 3, 2020

OTTER RIVER-Juliette Mary Celine (Belliveau) Columbus, 96, died peacefully on Monday, August 3, 2020, in Gardner Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Gardner. Born in Gardner on May 29, 1924, she was the daughter of the late Auguste and Marie (Doiron) Belliveau. She was one of 14 children. She graduated from Gardner High School in 1942. She was married to James Albert...

Susan Shruhan

Susan Shruhan

Aug 2, 2020

Susan Shruhan 57, passed away on August, 2 2020 at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, MA. Born in Brockton, MA on August 18, 1962, she was the daughter of the late Don and Dolly Shruhan. Susan grew up in West Roxbury, MA and worked for Eversource, retiring after 30 years with the company. She also spent many years working...

Alice M. ((Brochu) Page

Alice M. ((Brochu) Page

Aug 1, 2020

GARDNER - Alice M. (Brochu) Page, 93 of Gardner, died Saturday, August 1, 2020 in the Health Alliance at Baldwinville, Baldwinville. She was born in Gardner, on September 18, 1926, the daughter of the late Narcisse and the late Helen (Strom) Brochu. Alice worked at several local furniture manufacturers. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary. A wonderful...

Judith Ann Porter

Judith Ann Porter

Jul 28, 2020

ATHOL- Judith Ann (Kelly) Porter, 76, of Athol died Tuesday, July 28, in her home surrounded by her family. Judith was born February 12, 1944, in Fitchburg, daughter of the late Malcolm and the late Doris (Allen) Kelly. She was the beloved wife of Gary Porter for 56 years. Judy loves the New England Patriots and vacationing in Wells, Maine....

Charlotte J. Laporte

Charlotte J. Laporte

Jul 26, 2020

GARDNER- Charlotte J. Laporte, 90, of Gardner, died Sunday, July 26, at Heywood Hospital. Charlotte was born March 21, 1930, in Gardner, daughter of the late Stanley and Mary (Szavoick) Pawelczyk who immigrated to the US from Poland in October 1929. Charlotte was born 5 months later. She graduated from Gardner High School in 1948. Charlotte loved to yard sale...

Lillie M (Anderson) Erickson

Lillie M (Anderson) Erickson

Jul 24, 2020

HUBBARDSTON- Lillie M. (Anderson) Erickson, 105, of Hubbardston, passed away peacefully Friday, July 24, at Wachusett Manor in Gardner. Lillie was born August 31, 1914, in Winchendon, daughter of the late Andrew and Mary (Kinnuhen) Anderson. She enjoyed gardening, knitting, crocheting, reading, and family gatherings. Wonderful aromas from her cooking and baking always filled the home, especially when she made...

Michael A. Montville

Michael A. Montville

Jul 24, 2020

GARDNER- Michael A. Montville, 64, of Gardner, died Friday, July 24, in his home after an illness. Michael was born December 30, 1955, in Gardner, son of the Pauline (Ducharm) and the late Wilfred Montville. Michael graduated from Narragansett High School. He worked for Compac Computers in Nashua for many years. He was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist...

Barbara A. Dube

Barbara A. Dube

Jul 18, 2020

GARDNER - Barbara A. (Woodbury) Dube, 76 of Gardner, died Saturday, July 18, 2020 in the Heywood Hospital, Gardner. She was born in Gardner on December 13, 1943, the daughter of the late Robert E. and the late Eunice M. (Moore) Woodbury of Templeton. She was the beloved wife of Jean-Emile Dube for 55 years. She was a graduate of...

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