Obituaries

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

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

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...

Jun 12, 2022

Attleboro and formerly of Winchendon- Scott Alan Russell, 61, died Sunday, June 12 , 2022.

He leaves his father and step-mother, Richard Sr. and Janet Russell of Winchendon; one brother, Richard Russell Jr and his wife, Cynthia of Tyngsboro; two sisters, Andrea Torrisi and her husband, James of Winchendon and Katrina Lossman and her husband, John of...

Jun 9, 2022

ROYALSTON – Joyce A (Owens) Fortin, 71 of Royalston, passed away Thursday, June 9, 2022 in UMASS Memorial Hospital, University Campus, Worcester with family beside her.

She was born on February 16, 1951 in Wood River, Illinois to the late Buddie Lee Owens and Ethol Irene (Howard) Owens. She attended Roxana Community High School in Roxana, IL....

Jun 6, 2022

JAFFREY, NH – Aimee T. LaPointe, 43, of Jaffrey, died Monday evening, June 6, 2022 in Rindge, NH.

She was born in Peterborough, NH on June 23, 1978, daughter of Ricky T. and Kimberly (Jackson) LaPointe of Fitzwilliam, NH, and grew up mostly in Winchendon.  Aimee attended Murdock High School.

Aimee had worked at Simplex...

Jun 4, 2022

BALDWINVILLE – Seth F. Braun, 30, of Baldwinville, died Saturday, June 4, 2022 in Health Alliance Leominster Hospital.

He was born in Fitchburg on June 12, 1991, son of Ellen L. Braun of Baldwinville and the late James R. Braun Sr.  Seth was a 2009 graduate of Narragansett Regional High School, where he played football, baseball and...

Jun 4, 2022

RINDGE, NEW HAMPSHIRE- John M. Padron, 51 of Rindge, died Saturday, June 4, 2022 at UMASS Hospital in Worcester. He was born in Syracuse, New York on January 12, 1971. He is survived by his mother Rita (Peters) Padron of Winchendon, formerly of Syracuse, New York, one daughter Eliza DeLandy of Winchendon, his sister Anne Marie Padron of Winchendon,...

Jun 3, 2022

WINCHENDON – Theresa C. (St. Pierre) Shetrawski, 75, of Winchendon, formerly of Fitchburg, died peacefully Friday afternoon, June 3, 2022 at her residence, with her family at her side.

She was born in Fitchburg on February 20, 1947, daughter of the late Joseph and Millie (LeBlanc) St. Pierre.  She grew up in Fitchburg and was a graduate...

Jun 2, 2022

WINCHENDON - George H. Collins Jr. 75, died Thursday, June 2, 2022 at Heywood Hospital after an illness.

He leaves two sons, George Collins of Manchester, NH and Joseph Collins of Winchendon; two daughters, Christine Collins of Winchendon and Tammy Collins of Lunenburg; ten grandchildren, Misty Collins, Haley Collins, Alyssa Hamel, Tiffany Collins, Emily Watson, Joseph Collins,...