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Brian P. Twohey

Brian P. Twohey

Jan 2, 2018

Phillipston- Brian P. Twohey, 67, of Phillipston, passed away on Tuesday, January 2, 2018. Born on October 8, 1950 to the late Paul F. Twohey & June L. (Lundquist) Twohey in Worcester, MA. Brian grew up in Phillipston and graduated from Narragansett High School in 1968 and briefly attended the University of Hartford. He was the owner and operator of...

Lorraine Yvonne (Bernard) Couillard

Lorraine Yvonne (Bernard) Couillard

Dec 31, 2017

TEMPLETON - Lorraine Yvonne Couillard, of Templeton, died December 27th 2017. She was born in Gardner, MA. June 21, 1931 to Aurele and Irene (Charland) Bernard. She was educated at Holy Rosary School and Gardner High School, and was a 1952 graduate of Henry Heywood Memorial Hospital School of Nursing.She married R. Edwin Couillard on May 30th, 1952, and was...

James M. Keresey

James M. Keresey

Dec 29, 2017

GARDNER- James M. Keresey, 89, of Mystic, CT, formerly of Gardner, died Friday, December 29, 2017. Mr. Keresey was born July 5, 1928, in Gardner, son of the late Henry F. and Edna N. (Holm) Keresey. He was a 1946 graduate of Gardner High School and earned his Associate's degree in Business from Becker College. He served in the U.S....

Ruth A. Zdanowicz

Ruth A. Zdanowicz

Dec 29, 2017

Gardner - Ruth A. (Greene) Zdanowicz, 100, of 100 Sunrise Lane, died peacefully Friday morning, December 29, 2017, in her home with her loving daughters. Ruth was born in Bath, N.H. on April 15, 1917, daughter of Harold and Florence (Stone) Greene. She graduated from Woodstock High School in Woodstock, VT in 1935. She moved to Gardner in 1941 where...

David M Chapman

David M Chapman

Dec 24, 2017

He was born in Gardner, MA on January 15,1959 the son of Hugh "Mickey" and Ann(Esposito)Chapman. David was raised in Gardner, MA and graduated from Gardner High School in 1978.Upon graduation he moved to New York City where he worked for the maintenance department at Columbia University. He also worked as a security guard at several night clubs throughout New...

Richard J. Baraby

Richard J. Baraby

Dec 23, 2017

BALDWINVILLE – Richard J.. Baraby 72, of Baldwinville died Saturday December 23, 2017 in Heywood Hospital, Gardner. He was born on May 9, 1945 the son of Roger J. Baraby and Bernadette (Couture) Baraby. Richard worked for Star Container for 25 years as a corrigator operator, prior he was a trailer truck driver for 10 years. After his retirement he...

Gerard Joseph Poirier

Gerard Joseph Poirier

Dec 23, 2017

LEOMINSTER- Gerard Joseph Poirier, 92, of Leominster, joined his beloved wife in heaven on Saturday, December 23, 2017. He died peacefully from a broken heart at Rose Monahan Hospice Home in Worcester. Gerard is survived by his daughter, Nancy Girouard and her husband, Yvon of Leominster; sons, Jean-Paul Poirier of Monroe, NC, and Normand Poirier of St. Antoine, New Brunswick,...

Raphaela A. Picucci

Raphaela A. Picucci

Dec 20, 2017

EOMINSTER- Raphaela A. Picucci, 98, of Leominster, died Wednesday, December 20, in the Life Care Center of Leominster. She was born January 6, 1919, in Leominster, daughter of the late Giuseppe and Concetta (Lombardi) Picucci and attended Leominster schools. She later attended St. Elizabeth’s College in New Jersey. She was a 1st Lieutenant in the US Army serving as a...

John E. Debasitis

John E. Debasitis

Dec 19, 2017

GARDNER- John E. Debasitis,64 of Gardner, passed away on December 19, 2017 at Heywood Hospital, Gardner. John was born on July 13, 1953 the son of the late William Debasitis and Helen (Halfrey) Debasitis. John grew up in Gardner and was a life-long resident of Gardner. He was employed at Heywood Hospital for 45 years and worked in food service....

Margarita Rivera

Margarita Rivera

Dec 18, 2017

Shirley- Margarita Rivera of Shirley, MA, passed away peacefully on December 18th at Life Care Center of Leominster with her loving granddaughters by her side. She was born on June 8, 1922 in Mayaguez, PR, daughter of Bernabe Feliciano and Flora Ramos. She lived in Shirley for the last 40 plus years and is survived by her son, William Rivera...

Priscilla F. Brown

Priscilla F. Brown

Dec 15, 2017

HUBBARDSTON- Priscilla F. (Hubbard) Brown, 75 of Hubbardston passed on Friday, December 15, 2017 at home. She was born July 29, 1942 in Gardner the daughter of Harold E. Hubbard and Martha O. (Isakaon) Hubbard. Her hobbies were bowling, knitting, vegetable gardening with all of her family and great grandchildren helping. She was a member of the Hubbardston Scholarship Committee...

Claire (Bergeron) St. Jean

Claire (Bergeron) St. Jean

Dec 14, 2017

LEOMINSTER- Claire M. St. Jean (Bergeron), 90, daughter of Hector & Alma, peacefully passed away at home on December 14, 2017 surrounded by her loving family. She leaves her devoted husband & dance partner, Robert, of Leominster. They recently celebrate their 70th Wedding Anniversary with family and friends at their home. She is also survived by her 7 children, Donna...

Denise M. Jillson

Denise M. Jillson

Dec 11, 2017

ORANGE- Denise M. (Armstrong) Jillson, RN, 53, of Orange, died Monday, December 11, after a brief illness. She was born March 11, 1964, in Dorchester, daughter of Charles M. Armstrong and the late Margaret (Alves) Armstrong. Denise was a registered nurse working for Gardner Visiting Nurse’s Association as a Hospice and visiting nurse. Her passion for nursing was lovingly felt...

Claire Elola

Claire Elola

Dec 9, 2017

Winchendon- It is with great sadness that the family of Claire (Boucher) Elola announces her passing on Saturday, December 9, 2017 at the age of 99. Claire was born August 30, 1918 in Winchendon MA. Claire was married to Francis W. Elola on July 11, 1942. She graduated from Monadnock High School in Winchendon in 1937. In 1940 she graduated...

Yvette Cormier

Yvette Cormier

Dec 8, 2017

LEOMINSTER- Yvette (Belliveau) Cormier, 79, of Leominster, passed away Friday, December 8, in her home, after an illness. Yvette was born July 29, 1938, in Moncton, New Brunswick, daughter of the late Guillaume and Aline (Leger) Belliveau. She moved to Leominster in 1960. Mrs. Cormier worked for New Form as an office manager before retiring in 1983. She enjoyed cooking,...

Barry  R. Niles

Barry R. Niles

Dec 4, 2017

LEOMINSTER- Barry R. Niles, 68, of Leominster, died Monday, December 4, in his home, surrounded by his loving family, after a courageous battle with cancer. Barry was born October 24, 1949, in Ilion, NY, son of the late Robert C. Niles and the late Louise (Mogensen) Niles Lagoy. He graduated from Leominster High School in 1967. Barry served in the...

Yvette R. Antaya

Yvette R. Antaya

Dec 2, 2017

MARLBOROUGH – The Sisters of the Assumption mourn the loss of Sister Yvette R. Antaya, formerly known as Sr. Saint Paul-Martyr, who passed away at Marie Esther Health Center in Marlboro, MA on Saturday, December 2, 2017. She was a native of Southbridge, MA, the daughter of the late Emelda (Chapdelaine) Antaya and the late Paul Antaya. St. Yvette entered...

Margaret  A. Simonetti

Margaret A. Simonetti

Nov 30, 2017

ATHOL - Margaret A. (Deegan) Simonetti, 85 of Athol, died Thursday, November 30, 2017 in the UMass Memorial Medical Center - Memorial Campus, Worcester, MA. Margaret was born in Orange, MA, on December 10, 1931, the daughter of the late W .John Deegan and the late Lillian H (Dade) Deegan. Margaret grew up in Orange and had lived all her...

Cameron Paul Butler

Cameron Paul Butler

Nov 30, 2017

Winchendon- Cameron Paul Butler, passed away in the arms of his parents, Mitchell and Rebecca (Finnessey) Butler, on November 30, 2017. Cameron leaves his paternal grandparents, Paul and Karen Butler of Fitchburg; his maternal grandparents, Ronald and Rose Finnessey of Easthampton; Uncles, Chris Butler of Fitchburg and Ronald Finnessey Jr. of Easthampton. Calling hours will be held Saturday, December 16,...

Evelyn B. (LaBossiere) Baczewski

Evelyn B. (LaBossiere) Baczewski

Nov 29, 2017

GARDNER - It is with great sadness that the family of Evelyn B. (LaBossiere) Baczewski announces her passing on Wednesday, November 29, 2017, at the age of 86, from congestive heart failure. Mrs. Baczewski was born on March 11, 1931, in Gardner, daughter of the late Wilfred and Angeline (Tourigney) LaBossiere. She attended Gardner and Templeton schools. Her greatest joy...

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