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Paul Pralinsky

Paul Pralinsky

Apr 11, 2019

ATHOL - Paul Pralinsky, 80 of 259 High St., Athol, died Thursday, April 11, 2019. He was born in Montague, MA, on March 20, 1939, the son of the late Paul and the late Rhea (Tessier) Pralinsky. Paul graduated from Athol High School with the Class of 1957. He started at the L. S. Starrett Company right out of high...

Patricia A. Simkewicz

Patricia A. Simkewicz

Apr 5, 2019

WESTMINSTER — Patricia A. (Cygan) Simkewicz, 81, of Westminster, formerly of Athol and Gardner, died peacefully after a long illness on Friday, April 5, 2019 at Rose Monahan Hospice Home in Worcester, MA. Patty was born in Gardner on August 26, 1937, the daughter of the late Walter and Jadwiga (Lesneski) Cygan. She married the love of her life, Richard...

Grace Emma (Gauvin) Gaulzetti

Grace Emma (Gauvin) Gaulzetti

Apr 5, 2019

GARDNER - Grace Emma (Gauvin) Gaulzetti, of Gardner, formerly of East Templeton, peacefully passed on Friday, April 5, 2019 at the age of 93, in the care of her family. Grace was born the daughter of Henry and Petronella (Davis) Guevin on August 27, 1925. She married Richard “Dick” Gaulzetti on January 29, 1944, and they lived in Gardner then...

Helena M. Eagle

Helena M. Eagle

Apr 5, 2019

LEOMINSTER- Helena M. (Richard) Eagle, 83, of Leominster, died Friday, April 5, at Life Care Center of Leominster after a short illness. Helena was born June 17, 1935, in St. Norbert, New Brunswick, Canada, daughter of the late Antoine and Alma (Richard) Richard. She was a member of St. Cecilia's Parish and was actively involved in the annual Christmas Fair....

Philip A. Legare

Philip A. Legare

Apr 5, 2019

Athol-Philip A. (Pal) Legare, 82, passed away on Friday, April 5, 2019 at Quabbin Valley Healthcare. Born in Worcester, MA on February 6, 1937 to Ray R. and Margaret G. (Peaslee) Legare, Philip grew up in Petersham, MA and attended Petersham High School. Following High School Philip enlisted in the United States Navy and served for four years. After his...

Ivan G. Dignan

Ivan G. Dignan

Apr 3, 2019

GARDNER- Ivan G. Dignan, 55, passed away on Wednesday, April 3, 2019 at his home. He was the son of Robert and Diane (Houde) Dignan and grew up in Marlboro, Massachusetts. Ivan was a veteran of the United States Army where he earned several medals. After his service with the Army, Ivan had earned a certificate, certifying him in the...

Kenneth R. White

Kenneth R. White

Apr 2, 2019

ATHOL- Kenneth R. White, 79, of Athol, died Tuesday, April 2, at Athol Memorial Hospital, after an illness. Kenneth was born April 7, 1939, in Gardner, son of the late Kenneth L. and Lillian (Crossley) White. He grew up in Gardner until moving to Athol when he was a freshman, graduating from Athol High School in 1957. He entered the...

George B. Chapalonis

George B. Chapalonis

Apr 1, 2019

ATHOL- George B. Chapalonis, 66, of Athol passed away on Monday, April 1, 2019. George was born in Athol on August 15, 1952 to John Joseph & Hazel (Duell) Chapalonis. He lived in Athol all of his life. He was a member of the 25 Sportsmans Club and the Athol Rod & Gun Club. George enjoyed playing pool, fishing and...

Robert A. Trick

Robert A. Trick

Mar 28, 2019

GARDNER- Robert Arnold Trick, 79, of Gardner, died Thursday, March 28, after an illness. Robert was born November 20, 1939, in Fitchburg, son of the late Robert S. and Celia M. (Bowers) Trick. He served in the United States Navy and Massachusetts National Guard. Robert was an energy production supervisor for Fitchburg Gas & Electric Company/Unitil for many years before...

Susan (Mulloy) Pierce

Susan (Mulloy) Pierce

Mar 24, 2019

FITCHBURG- On Sunday, March 24, 2019, Susan A. (Mulloy) Pierce, 65, passed away at home. Susan was born June 12, 1953 in Fitchburg, MA to Edward and Pauline Mulloy. She studied at St. Bernard’s High School and Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical School, and worked for 30 years as a paraprofessional in the Gardner Public Schools. Susan is survived by her...

Edwin Johnson

Edwin Johnson

Mar 21, 2019

WORCESTER - Edwin Johnson, 87 of 39 Queen Street, Worcester, formerly of the Athol / Orange area, died Thursday, March 21, 2019 in the St. Mary's Healthcare Center, Worcester. He was born in Athol, MA, on December 16, 1931, the son of the late Perley and the late Mary A (Donahue) Johnson. Edwin graduated from Mahar Regional High School, where...

Gloria H. Robichaud

Gloria H. Robichaud

Mar 19, 2019

Athol - Gloria Henrietta (Marquis) Robichaud of 1023 South Main St. Athol, died peacefully on March 19, 2019. Gloria was born on April 15,1928 the eldest of six children and graduated from Athol High School in 1946. She was the daughter of the late Leo and Irene (Chicoine) Marquis, the loving and devoted wife of the late Maurice E. Robichaud....

Betty A. Burgess

Betty A. Burgess

Mar 13, 2019

ATHOL- Betty A Burgess,85, of Athol passed away on Wednesday, March 13, 2019.

Donald C. Allen

Donald C. Allen

Mar 13, 2019

HUBBARDSTON - Donald C. Allen Jr., 60, of Hubbardston, passed away on Wednesday, March 13, 2019. Donald was born in Millville, NJ on December 10, 1958 to Donald & Margaret (Quinlisk) Allen. Donald grew up in Gardner and married his beloved wife of twenty-seven years, Susan L. (Moriarty) Allen. He was employed by Data Guide Cable in Gardner in the...

Glenda R. (Girouard) Morris

Glenda R. (Girouard) Morris

Mar 12, 2019

ATHOL- Glenda Rosemarie (Girouard) Morris, 70, of Athol, died Tuesday, March 12, at Clinton Hospital, after an illness. Glenda was born April 14, 1948, daughter of the late Victor and Elizabeth (McLean) Girouard. She was an Athol High School graduate. Glenda loved the sun and beach, hosting holiday gatherings and being with loved ones. She enjoyed playing bingo and cards...

Alfred Bruce Bachand

Alfred Bruce Bachand

Mar 11, 2019

LEOMINSTER- Alfred “Bruce” Bachand, 74, of Leominster, passed away Monday, March 11, 2019 at Health Alliance Hospital in Leominster. He was born October 2, 1944, the son of Clarence A. and Eugenie B. (Surette) Bachand. Alfred was a lifelong resident of Leominster. He leaves his loving wife of 53 years, Sharon A. (Shepard) Bachand; a daughter, Michelle M. Dowling and...

Beatrice S.  Goulet

Beatrice S. Goulet

Mar 10, 2019

ATHOL - Beatrice S. (Forand) Goulet, 89 of Athol, died Sunday, March 10, 2019 in the Applewood Home for Elders, Athol, MA. She was born in Marlborough, MA, on September 7, 1929, the daughter of the late Maurice S. and the late Gladys B. (Domingue) Forand. She was a teacher’s aide in the Athol Royalston Regional School District, assisting at...

Paul R Teittinen

Paul R Teittinen

Mar 7, 2019

Paul R. Teittinen, 98, life long resident of East Templeton passed away at the Quabbin Valley Healthcare in Athol on Thursday, March 7, 2019 after a brief illness. Paul was born in Gardner on July 31, 1920, son of the late Axel and Ida (Markkula) Teittinen who emigrated from Picksanmaki, Finland in 1906. His parent’s names appear on the wall...

Vinodchandra Ambalal Patel

Vinodchandra Ambalal Patel

Mar 6, 2019

Vinodchandra Ambalal Patel passed away on Wednesday, March 6,2019 at his home.

Nicole Lee Pawelski

Nicole Lee Pawelski

Mar 6, 2019

LEOMINSTER- Nicole Lee Pawelski, 33, of Leominster, died Wednesday, March 6. She was born December 16, 1985, daughter of Brenda Lee (Hart) Moseley and the late Kenneth J. Pawelski. Nicole had a big heart was loving and caring. She adores her children. She loved to cook, draw, and do other crafts. Besides her mother, Brenda Lee Hart Moseley, she leaves...

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