Obituaries

Jul 30, 2022

WINCHENDON-- Earl W. McQueston SR, 100, of Winchendon, Ma., passed of natural causes on Saturday July 30, 2022, at the Alliance Health, Baldwinville, Ma.

Earl was born on January 5, 1922 and lived in Winchendon. His parents were the late William M. McQueston and Mary E. McQueston of Winchendon, MA.

He was married for 54 years to the late...

Jul 26, 2022

 

Baldwinville-Carolyn Ruth (Peterson) Zalewski, 88, passed away peacefully at home on July 26, 2022.

She leaves her devoted husband of 67 years, Alexander; her son, Peter Zalewski of Gardner; three daughters, Carol Zalewski of Worcester, Elizabeth Zalewski of Baldwinville and Susan Fritz and her husband Martin; one grandson, Julian all of Orlando, Fl. She also leaves three brothers, Carl...

Jul 26, 2022

Westminster-Edward Paul Brennan, 89, died Tuesday, July 26, 2022 at Sterling Village in Sterling after an illness with his family by his side. He leaves his wife, Kay Patricia (Smith) Brennan; son, Martin Bradford and his wife Maryann of Leominster; daughter, Therese Brennan of Ashburnham; and predeceased by his daughter Tracy McCulley, son-in-law, Paul McCulley of Royalston and eight grandchildren;...

Jul 23, 2022

 

RINDGE, NH – Franklin S. Epps Jr., 90, of Rindge, NH, died peacefully at his residence Saturday evening, July 23, 2022, with his family at his side.

 

He was born in Auburn, ME on April 8, 1932, son of the late Dr. Franklin S. and Dorothy (Furber) Epps and was a retired electrician.

 

He leaves his wife...

Jul 22, 2022

WINCHENDON - Cody J. Caley, 26, died unexpectedly Friday, June 30, 2022.

His wife Paige Sibley Caley died on April 17, 2022.

He leaves a daughter Lily Caley of Gardner; a son Myles Caley of Winchendon; his parents, Paul Sr. and JoAnn (Bellemare) Caley; two brothers, Paul Caley Jr of TX and Bryon Caley of...

Jul 19, 2022

GARDNER - Jesse William Holland, 33, lost his long battle with addiction on Tuesday, July 19, 2022. He leaves behind his son, Elijah “Eli” Holland; his mother, Debbie (Cormier) Holland of Gardner; his twin sister Jenna (Holland) Counts and her husband Russell of FL, his sister Kyla Holland and her fiancé, Billy Mallet of Westminster; his maternal grandmother, Antoinette “Toni”...

Jul 18, 2022

WINCHENDON – James John “Jim” Homon, age 53, passed away Monday evening, July 18, 2022 at 9:10 P.M. after a long and courageous fight with cancer.  He was surrounded by his brother William, his sister in-law Diane, and his dear friend Amy Couture. Jim was lifetime resident of Winchendon Ma.    Jim was born at Henry Heyward Hospital in Gardner Ma...

Jul 12, 2022

ROYALSTON – Joseph A. “Jack” Kacian, 64, of Deland Road in Royalston, died at home on July 12 with family members by his side.

He lived with Parkinson’s Disease for many years.

He was a talented multi-media artist with a long, varied and stellar career, most recently as co-owner of 42 Design Fab of Indian...

Jul 12, 2022

WINCHENDON – Juan Adams Rivera Martinez, 74, a resident of Winchendon, died peacefully on July 12, 2022 at Heywood Hospital, Gardner.

He was born in Patillas, Puerto Rico on September 5, 1947, son of the late Abraham Rivera and Augusta Martinez.

Juan was a counselor and math professor at Roxbury Community College for many years...

Jul 12, 2022

TEMPLETON - Robert A. Kirby, 64, of Baldwinville, died peacefully Tuesday morning, July 12, 2022 in Alliance Health at Baldwinville.

He was born in Templeton on February 6, 1958, son of Dorothy L. (Caissie) Kirby of Baldwinville and the late Harry J. Kirby and was a 1976 graduate of Narragansett Regional High School.

Bob had...

Jul 5, 2022

LOWELL – Marilyn Frances (McKeon) Laderoute, 86, a former longtime resident of Lowell, died Tuesday, July 5, 2022 at Bridges by Epoch, Andover, surrounded by her loving family, after suffering from the ravages of Alzheimer’s Disease.

She was born in Lowell on January 14, 1936, daughter of the late Raymond McKeon, a well-known musician and Marion (Cox)...

Jul 5, 2022

TEMPLETON – Joyce I. (Strange) Leighton, 94, of Baldwinville, died peacefully Tuesday morning, July 5, 2022 in her residence, with her family at her side.

She was born in Natick, MA on February 28, 1928, daughter of the late Frank and Helen (Hadley) Strange and was a graduate of Natick High School.  She lived for several years...

Jul 2, 2022

WINCHENDON – Ann M. Lammi, 60, of Winchendon, died Saturday, July 2, 2022, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born in Worcester on April 8, 1962, daughter of the late Carolyn Fournier.

Ann was blessed with a devoted family and marriage to her best friend.  She attended Oakmont Regional High School and worked several...

Jun 29, 2022

GARDNER – Roy J. Bushey Sr., 81, of Gardner died peacefully at his residence Wednesday evening, June 29, 2022 with his family at his side.

He was born in Gardner on February 12, 1941, son of the late Thomas and Maude (Ward) Bushey and was a lifelong resident of Gardner.

Roy worked for 35 years...

Jun 27, 2022

WINCHENDON – Philip Johnson, 78, of Winchendon, died peacefully at home, Monday, June 27, 2022.  He was the son of the late Walter Johnson and Florence (Knight) Aro and was a lifelong resident of Winchendon.

Phil was a graduate of Murdock High School Class of 1962.  He worked for Temple Stuart Company of Templeton for 29 years...

Jun 26, 2022

RINDGE, NH – Barbara A. (Chamberlain) Pickard, 89, of Rindge, died peacefully Sunday evening, June 26, 2022 in Jaffrey Rehabilitation and Nursing Center.

She was born in Dedham, MA on April 22, 1933, daughter of the late Lewis and Louise (Weberson) Chamberlain and had lived in Rindge for 14 years.  She had previously lived in Troy, NH...

Jun 25, 2022

Alicia Moreau Shambo passed away peacefully in her sleep on June 25, 2022 in her beloved chalet on the hillside of the White Mountains in New Hampshire.

Alicia was born on March 10, 1962, in Winchendon, MA. She was the daughter of the late Philip A. Moreau, who died in 1975, and Evangeline M. Moreau Skelton, who...

Jun 19, 2022

WINCHENDON – Catherine A. (Mitchell) Desmarais, 63, of Winchendon, died unexpectedly Sunday morning, June 19, 2022 in Heywood Hospital, Gardner.

She was born in Winchendon on January 7, 1959, daughter of the late Richard E. and Marjorie M. (White) Mitchell Sr. and lived in Winchendon for most of her life.  Cathy was a 1977 graduate of Murdock...

Jun 18, 2022

WINCHENDON – Pamela A. (Freda) Livingston, 68, of Winchendon, formerly of Fitchburg, died peacefully Saturday, June 18, 2022 in Beth Israel Hospital, Boston, with her family at her side, following a short illness.

She was born in Shirley, MA on February 15, 1954, daughter of the late Edward and Eva (LeBlanc) Freda and lived in Fitchburg for...

Jun 13, 2022

TEMPLETON -  Arlene J. (Swanson) White, 82, of Templeton died peacefully Monday morning, June 13, 2022 in Gardner Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, with her family at her side.

She was born in Gardner on October 27, 1939, daughter of the late Philip and Lydia (Mattson) Swanson and grew up in Templeton.  Arlene was a 1957 graduate of...