Obituaries
Elizabeth M. "Betty" Smith
Oct 10, 2022
Elizabeth M. “Betty” Smith, 95 of Winchendon passed peacefully on October 10, 2022 with her loving family by her side. Betty was born on September 23, 1927 in Lawrence, MA and was the daughter of V. Russell and Rose (O’Neill) Murphy.
Betty married her beloved husband John J. Smith, Sr. “Jack” in 1950 and they moved to Winchendon where...
Debra Jean Bourque
Oct 9, 2022
Winchendon-Debra Jean Bourque, 31, died at her home on October 9, 2022 after a long battle with MS.
She leaves her mother, Paulette (Walker) Bourque of Winchendon; her father, Alex Bourque of Berlin, NH; one sister, Ashley Bourque of Winchendon; two brothers, Andrew Fadden and Payton Riff both of NH and one niece Kayden Rodriguez of Winchendon.
She was born...
Frederick C. Smith
Oct 6, 2022
GARDNER – Frederick C. Smith, 85, of Gardner, died Thursday, October 6, 2022 after a brief illness.
He was born in Baldwinville on September 29, 1937, son of the late Kenneth and Elsie (Turgiss) Smith and lived most of his life in Gardner.
Fred leaves his beloved wife of 65 years and high school sweetheart Alda E. (Moschan) Smith;...
Dennis J. Benjamin
Oct 5, 2022
WINCHENDON – Dennis J. Benjamin, 79, of Winchendon, died unexpectedly at home Wednesday, October 5, 2022.
Born in Fitchburg on October 29, 1942, he was the son of the late Joseph and Rita (Dignard) Benjamin and had been a resident of Winchendon for many years. Dennis was a graduate of Narragansett Regional High School, Worcester Junior College and Clark...
DJ Smith
Oct 3, 2022
Winchendon-DJ Smith, 32, died Monday, October 3, 2022 in Winchendon. He leaves his wife, Kayla K. (Blanchette) Smith; a daughter, Lisa Smith; two sons, Luke Smith and Lincoln Smith all of Winchendon; his mother, Barbara Collins-Smith of Gardner; two sisters, Tricia Rogers of NY, Katelynn Smith of Baldwinville; and two brothers, Eric Smith of Winchendon and Kevin Smith of Minnesota; five...
Mark "Woody" Woodard
Oct 3, 2022
Winchendon- Mark S. “Woody” Woodard, 67, died Monday, October 3, 2022 peacefully at home.
He was born in Gardner, MA on July 17, 1955, a son of the late Ralph Woodard and Virginia (Dushion) Woodard.
Mark grew up in Winchendon, MA and Orange, MA, he graduated from Murdock High School with the Class of 1973.
Mark worked at the Templeton...
Margarita M. Lamorie
Oct 2, 2022
Winchendon-Margarita M. Lamorie, 85, died Sunday, October 2, 2022 at Heywood Hospital after an illness.
She was the wife of the late Marshall E. Lamorie, who died on July 8, 2009.
Margarita leaves two sons, Carlito Marcial in Las Vegas Nevada and Antonio Marcial and his wife Lilibeth of Winchendon; two daughters, Pacita Javien and her husband Marcelo...
Mary E. Dumont
Sep 23, 2022
Ellenton, FL and formerly of Winchendon-Mary E (O’Malley) Dumont, 89, died peacefully Friday, September 23, 2022 at her home surrounded by her family.
She leaves her loving husband of over 30 years to Ronald E. Dumont; three daughters, Cindy May and her husband Gordan of Ellenton, Fl, Karen Denehy and her partner Caroline Bloodworth of St. Petersburg, FL; Terri...
Elmina M. Lawrence
Sep 22, 2022
WINCHENDON - M. Elmina (Duguay) Lawrence, 97, died Thursday, September 22, 2022 at UMass Medical Center, in Worcester.
She was the wife of 65 years to the late William P. Lawrence, Sr who died in 2012.
She leaves three children, Susan A. Jansson and her husband Jeremy of Westminster, Steven L. Lawrence of Orlando, FL and Cynthia A....
Doris Lafreniere
Sep 22, 2022
WINCHENDON - Doris A. (McAllister) Lafreniere,86, died Thursday, September 22, 2022 at Leominster Crossing in Leominster.
She was born in Winchendon on June 13, 1936, a daughter of the late Freddie McAllister and Josephine (Mello)McAllister.
Doris graduated from Murdock High School with the Class of 1954. She was employed in the Cafeteria at Toy Town Elementary for many years.
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Felicia Marie Bell
Sep 18, 2022
Winchendon-Felicia Marie Bell, 30, died Sunday, September 18, 2022 at her home after a long battle with renal failure. Her family is devastated and shocked by the loss of Felicia. She was born on October 16, 1991 in Leominster to Cheryl Eddy and Timothy Randall.
After obtaining her GED, Felicia became a CNA and PCA until her health declined.
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John Phillip Cyganiewicz
Sep 18, 2022
Winchendon-John Phillip Cyganiewicz, 82, died Sunday, September 18, 2022 at his home after an illness.
He leaves his wife, Esther (Wedge) Cyganiewicz; his children, Brenda Gallant and her husband Leo of Gardner, Scott Cyganiewicz and his wife Suzette of Gardner, John Cyganiewicz and and his wife, Sumaya of Winchendon, Timothy Cyganiewicz of Gardner and Catherine Leslie and her husband...
Shirley Evelyn Allia
Sep 17, 2022
Winchendon- Shirley Evelyn (Rochon) Allia, 69, died Saturday, September 17, 2022 at her home with her family at her side.
She was born in Waltham on June 21, 1953, a daughter of the late Harry Palmer and June Rochon. Shirley went to Waltham High School. She worked as a sales associate for Walmart for over 15 years.
Her family...
David A Rivers
Sep 15, 2022
WINCHENDON – David A. Rivers, 51, of Winchendon, died Thursday morning, September 15, 2022 in UMASS Memorial Medical Center, Worcester, University Campus.
He was born in Leominster on March 18, 1971, son of Rosemary (Parmenter) Blair of Winchendon and the late Gary Rivers. David grew up in Winchendon and lived here most of his life.
Dave worked at Garlock...
Theresa Maliska
Sep 13, 2022
On Tuesday, September 13, 2022, Theresa Maliska left us to be with her heavenly Father, free of the lung cancer pain that she battled for six months.
Theresa (Terry) was born in Gardner, MA to Gordon and Cecile (Sirard) Bowler on April 28, 1939. She called Baldwinville, MA home for a short time before moving to Winchendon, MA, where...
Elizabeth A. "Betty" Stone
Sep 11, 2022
WINCHENDON – Elizabeth A. ‘Betty” Stone, 78, of Winchendon, died peacefully Sunday, September 11, 2022, in the comfort of her home, with her loving family at her side, after a long and courageous battle with cancer.
Betty was born in Gardner on April 26, 1944, daughter of the late Marlen and Lillian (Pszczolowski) Duteau and was a graduate of...
Donald J Nalette
Sep 10, 2022
WINCHENDON – Donald J. Nalette, 66, of Worcester and formerly of Winchendon, died Saturday, September 10, 2022 in Rose Monahan Hospice Home, Worcester, with his family at his side.
He was born in Winchendon on May 29, 1956, son of the late Medric J. and Cecelia (Bibeau) Nalette and graduated from Montachusett Regional Vocational High School in 1974.
Don...
Keven R Barry
Sep 9, 2022
ROYALSTON – Keven R. Barry, 66, of Royalston, died peacefully in the comfort of his home Friday, September 9, 2022 with his family at his side.
He was born in Worcester on October 24, 1955, son of Joyce (Mossa) Barry of Royalston and the late Robert D. Barry. Keven grew up in Millbury. He graduated from Smith Vocational School...
Sherry A Fontaine
Sep 9, 2022
TEMPLETON – Sherry A. Fontaine, 72, of Baldwinville, died peacefully Friday morning, September 9, 2022 in Alliance Health at Baldwinville with her family at her side.
She was born in Templeton on October 27, 1949, daughter of the late Wilfred and Dorothy (Reed) Fontaine and graduated from Narragansett Regional High School and Fitchburg College.
Sherry had worked as a...
Gordon H Gauthier
Sep 6, 2022
RINDGE, NH – Gordon H. Gauthier, 86, of Rindge, NH, died peacefully Tuesday afternoon, September 6, 2022 in Alliance Health at Baldwinville, with his family at his side.
He was born in Gardner on March 18, 1936, son of the late Bertram and Rose Alma (Homon) Gauthier and graduated in 1954 from Gardner High School. Following his graduation, Gordon...
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