Obituaries
Linda J (Hall) King
Aug 25, 2020
LEOMINSTER- Linda Joyce (Hall) King, 76 years old died peacefully on August 25, 2020 at U-Mass Medical Center in Worcester surrounded by her family. She was born in Fitchburg on June 8, 1944 and spent her entire life in the Fitchburg – Leominster area. Linda graduated from Fitchburg High School in 1962 and was employed by Sterilite Corporation as a...
Genevieve V. Gaudet
Aug 25, 2020
ASHBURNHAM- Genevieve V. (Cournoyer) Gaudet, 77, passed away on August 25, 2020, after a brief and sudden illness, while surrounded by her loving family. Genevieve was born on August 12, 1943 in Southbridge, MA to the late Theodore and Edna Cournoyer. She worked as a customer service manager at WalMart for many years before retiring and moving to Ashburnham, MA...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...