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Roger Gauthier

Roger Gauthier

Feb 19, 2023

 

Winchendon-Roger A. Gauthier, 78, died Sunday, February 19, 2023, at UMass Medical Center, in Worcester after an illness. 

He was the husband of the late Leana J. (Belanger) Gauthier, who died on March 19, 2022.

He leaves three children, Christopher Gauthier and his significant other, Kathy Roberts of Baldwinville, Kimberly Wood and her husband Lee of Fitchburg, and Jason...

John J. Farren

John J. Farren

Feb 13, 2023

John Joseph Farren (Tiny) 54, formerly of Baldwinville MA, Westwood MA. passed away suddenly, Monday, February 13,2023 at his home in Myrtle Beach S.C.

John (Tiny) was the son of the late Barney and Betty Farren. John is survived by his wife Charlene Rasmussen Farren of 33 years. His Children Jason Carter, Jennifer Cormier and husband Mike, Holly McNaught, Amanda...

Ralph Alton Brown

Ralph Alton Brown

Feb 11, 2023

 

  Baldwinville-Ralph Atlon Brown, 75, died Saturday, February 11, 2023, at the VA Boston Healthcare System, Boston.

He leaves four daughters, Jennifer Bourgeois, Susan Mills, Melissa Marien, and Amber Brown; many grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; three sisters, June Hennessey, Elaine Donaldson, and Patricia Bloom; several nieces and one nephew. 

He is predeceased by a daughter, Tracy Mei, and a sister,...

Raymond w Lashua

Raymond w Lashua

Feb 11, 2023

 

 

Raymond W. Lashua, 94, passed away Saturday, February 11, 2023 at Baldwinville Nursing Home.

 

Born June 7, 1928 in Fitchburg to Edward and Winifred (Larocque) Lashua. For 54 years he was married to the love of his life, Louise (Leger) Lashua, who predeceased him in 2011.

 

Raymond was a World War II US Army Veteran, worked...

Bernice E. "Bunny" (Morin) Wood

Bernice E. "Bunny" (Morin) Wood

Feb 9, 2023

Gardner-Bernice E. ‘Bunny’ (Morin) Wood, 83 died Thursday, February 9, 2023, at her home after an illness. 

She leaves her husband of 60 years, Philip A. Wood; three sons, Andrew P.  Wood, Commander, US. Coast Guard, (RET), and his wife Kerri Arsenault of Roxbury, Ct, Matthew H. Wood, and his wife Deborah Miuccio of Williston, VT, and Jason Y Wood,...

Lois Ray

Lois Ray

Feb 8, 2023

 

Fitzwilliam, NH-Lois (Blaisdell) Ray, 82, died peacefully in her sleep Wednesday, February 8, 2023, at her home after a long battle with Alzheimer’s.

She leaves her husband Donald E. Ray, and one son, Philip A. Ray and his wife Cindi of Winchendon; two grandsons, Andrew, and Benjamin Crawford; two great-grandsons, Wyatt and Clay Crawford; her son-in-law, Barry Thompson.

She...

Cody Wenning

Cody Wenning

Feb 3, 2023

Ashburnham - It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Cody Wenning, 29, Friday,February 3, 2023, at UMass Medical Center in Worcester, MA. Cody passed away peacefullysurrounded by his loving family.We are forever grateful for Cody who taught us patience, acceptance, to passionately detestanything that doesn’t inspire kindness and understanding between human beings and to standup for those...

Raymond C Clapp

Raymond C Clapp

Feb 1, 2023

Winchendon-Raymond C. Clapp, 83, died peacefully Wednesday, February 1, 2023, at AllianceHealth Baldwinville Nursing Home after an illness.He was the husband of the late Lillian A. (Brow) who died in 2012. They shared 54 years ofmarriage. Raymond leaves his two daughters, Jill R. Macarelli and her husband Stephen of Winchendonand Sherry J. Kiedaisch and her husband Christopher of Leominster. He also...

John William Norris

John William Norris

Jan 30, 2023

PHILLIPSTON-John William Norris, 79, peacefully passed away on Monday, January 30, 2023, at Heywood Hospital after an illness.

He was born in Quincy, MA on January 24, 1944 to the late George J and Edith (Rautio) Norris.

 John enjoyed time with family especially visits to his nephew Bill's home in Quincy.

John worked at the Valley Barn in...

Gloria F Moylan

Gloria F Moylan

Jan 29, 2023

 

WINCHENDON – Gloria F. (Tenney) Moylan, 88, of Winchendon, died peacefully January 29,2023 at her residence, with her family at her side.

She was born in Winchendon on August 31, 1934, the daughter of the late Reginald K and Alma (Nelson) Tenney.  Gloria lived in Winchendon her entire life.

Gloria worked as furniture worker at various furniture companies, Clapp...

Nicole Brewer

Nicole Brewer

Jan 28, 2023

 

WINCHENDON – Nicole (Boyden) Brewer, 50, of Winchendon, died peacefully Saturday, January 28, 2023 in Health Alliance Hospital, Leominster.

She was born in Berlin, Germany on August 13, 1972, daughter of Rudolph and Ruth (Kumbier) Ritter. Nicole immigrated from Germany to the United States in 1991, and she eventually settled in Winchendon for over the past decade.  A woman...

John J. Harasimowicz

John J. Harasimowicz

Jan 28, 2023

 

WINCHENDON- John J. Harasimowicz, 83, of Winchendon, died Saturday, January 28, 2023 at his residence.

He was born in Gardner on November 14, 1939, son of the late Dr. Paul P. Harasimowicz I and Helen F. (Lapnewska) Harasimowicz and was a 1957 graduate of Gardner High School.  He had been a resident of Winchendon for over 50 years.

John...

Katherine A Russell

Katherine A Russell

Jan 25, 2023

 

WINCHENDON – Katherine A. (Whalen) Russell, 82, of Winchendon, died peacefully Wednesday, January 25, 2023 in Gardner Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, with her family at her side.

She was born in Gardner on February 26, 1940, daughter of the late George and Mary (Pavlosky) Whalen and was a member of the first graduating class of Narragansett Regional High School...

Jane Marie Grant

Jane Marie Grant

Jan 24, 2023

 

Winchendon-Jane Marie (Allen) Grant, 61, died January 24, 2023, at her home after an illness. 

She was the wife of 37 years to Kenneth Grant; two sons, Jason Richard and his wife Nicole of Hooksett, NH, Steven Grant and his partner, Alicia Butterfield of Baldwinville; seven grandchildren, Pacey, Jackson, and Thomas Richard of Hooksett, NH, Nathen Grant of Winchendon,...

Bernice A Blouin

Bernice A Blouin

Jan 23, 2023

 

WINCHENDON – Bernice A. (Patenaude) Blouin, 88, of Winchendon, died peacefully Monday morning, January 23, 2023 in Alliance Health at Baldwinville.

She was born in Peterborough, NH on January 10, 1935, daughter of the late Sidney and Beatrice (Burgoine) Patenaude and was a resident of Winchendon for most of her life.

Bernice had worked many years ago as a...

Michael P. Desmarais

Michael P. Desmarais

Jan 22, 2023

 

WINCHENDON – Michael P. Desmarais, 60, of Winchendon, died unexpectedly at his residence Sunday, January 22, 2023.

He was born in Winchendon on July 29, 1962, son of the late Leo P. and Gabrielle C. (Twiss) Desmarais.  A lifelong Winchendon resident, Mike was a 1980 graduate of Murdock High School.

Mike worked at Belletetes as a woodworker for many...

Gloria Eddy

Gloria Eddy

Jan 22, 2023

 

WINCHENDON – Gloria (Clough) Eddy, 81, of Winchendon, died peacefully Sunday evening, January 22, 2023 in Alliance Health at Baldwinville.

She was born in Montague on September 16, 1941, daughter of the late Charles and Ellen (Williams) Clough and was a graduate of Pioneer Valley High School in Northfield.  She and her late husband had been residents of Winchendon...

Laurie J. (Tatro) Songer

Laurie J. (Tatro) Songer

Jan 18, 2023

Winchendon-Laurie J. (Tatro) Songer, 55, died Wednesday, January 18, 2023, at Gardner Rehab after an illness. 

She leaves two sons, Mitchell Songer-Parker of Templeton and Barry Michael Songer-Parker of New Ipswich, NH; one grandson, Kaiden Parker of Templeton; her mother, Lucille (Jacques) Tatro of Rindge, NH, two brothers Bruce Tatro and his wife Pauline of Templeton, and Dennis Tatro of...

Joseph James Brazawskis

Joseph James Brazawskis

Jan 17, 2023

Joseph James Brazawskis age 65 of 85 Woodlawn Street in Winchendon, passed awayunexpectedly at his home on Tuesday January 17th.

He was born in Gardner on December 31, 1957, Joe was the son of the late Elizabeth (Malesky) and Wytold Brazawskis.

Joe is also predeceased by his older brother John Brazawskis.

Joe is survived by his longtime...

Kenneth R Jean

Kenneth R Jean

Jan 14, 2023

Kenneth R Jean of The Villages in Florida and recently of Ashburnham MA passed away unexpectedly on January 14, 2023.

Born on March 27, 1956 Ken spent his early years growing up in Manchester NH where he attended Central High School. Even though he had an "only son” exemption, he chose to enlist in the US Air Force. He...

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