Obituaries

Apr 3, 2022

On April 3, 2022 we said goodbye to Beverly (Bever) Nyman who after many years of mental and physical health challenges, died from a cardiac event. Though her life accomplishments as defined by traditional measures may have been modest, her victories over debilitating mental health issues and dedication as a mother and wife are what made Beverly’s life a...

Apr 2, 2022

GARDNER – Jane M. (Rajotte) Comee, 74, of Gardner died peacefully Saturday morning, April 2, 2022 in Alliance Health at Baldwinville.

She was born in Leominster on October 19, 1947, daughter of the late Donat and Irene (Hebert) Rajotte and was a graduate of Leominster High School.  Jane had been a resident of Gardner since 1976.

Apr 1, 2022

Richard E. Nyman was born September 22,1933 in Peterborough, NH to Ellu Nyman and Aili (Éskola) Nyman. He spent the first few years of his life in New Ipswich, NH and moved to Fitchburg, MA in 1941 following the death of his father. He grew up in Fitchburg's "Finntown" and graduated from Fitchburg High School in 1951. He graduated...

Mar 28, 2022

Rindge NH & Ashburnham - Pauline Lashua, 81, died Monday, March 28, 2022 at her daughter’s  home after an illness. She leaves her daughter Brenda Lashua; sons, Steven Lashua and Robert “Bobby” Lashua; their father, Paul Lashua; her precious grandchildren, Alan and Lydia. She also leaves many near and dear friends who know who they are.

Pauline was...

Mar 28, 2022

Leominster-Michael Charles Amedio, 81, died Monday, March 28, 2022 at Leominster Hospital after an illness. He is predeceased by his wife of over 50 years, Beverly Ann (Day) Amedio (February 15, 1937 - May 4, 2021).

He leaves his six children, Pauline Amedio-Neville of Leominster, Debralee Hudson of Fitchburg, Patricia Daigle of Winchendon,  Everett Racine of Leominster, Jeri-Lynn...

Mar 26, 2022

FRAMINGHAM - Rosalie Lemmon, 85, died peacefully on Saturday March 26, 2022 in Winchendon, MA surrounded by family and friends.

Born in Newark NJ, on November 7, 1936, daughter of Domenic and Candida (Martello) Rigante. She is survived by her four children and their spouses, Roy D. Lemmon and wife Kim, James L. Lemmon Jr. and wife Corinne Nye, Robert B. Lemmon...

Mar 24, 2022

GARDNER – Beverly A. (Emond) Bushey, 81, of Gardner died peacefully at her residence Thursday evening, March 24, 2022, with her family at her side.

She was born in Websterville, VT on May 18, 1940, daughter of the late William and Dorothy (Santor) Emond and moved to Massachusetts at the age of eight.  Beverly had been a...

Mar 22, 2022

TEMPLETON - In the late morning of March 22, 2022, Barbara Estelle Cullen, 90, passed away peacefully at her residence in Baldwinville, with her family at her side.  She was born in Wellfleet, MA, on March 3, 1932 and was fortunate enough to live in many locations around New England before settling in Central Massachusetts.

In addition to...

Mar 20, 2022

Gardner-Steven Tauno Aalto, 58, died Sunday, March 20, 2022 at his home after a battle with cancer which he faced with courage and Sisu. He leaves his wife, Louise I (Boudreau) Aalto; they would have celebrated their 39th wedding anniversary on March 26. He also leaves his two daughters, Alise Aalto-Fiedler and her husband Steven Fiedler of South Hadley and...

Mar 19, 2022

Winchendon-Leana J. (Belanger) Gauthier,74, died Saturday, March 19, 2022 at UMass Medical Center in Worcester.

She leaves her husband, Roger Gauthier, three children, Christopher Gauthier and his significant other, Kathy Roberts of Baldwinville, Kimberly Wood and her husband, Lee of Fitchburg and Jason Gauthier and his wife, Bridgette of Phillipston; six grandchildren, Amanda Root, Samantha Wood, Jacob...

Mar 13, 2022

WINCHENDON - Gloria V Fredette, born February 24, 1939, to Rosario and Mary (Davis) Charlonne, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 13, 2022, in Winchendon, MA surrounded by loved ones.

The last four years of her life she lived with a form of Alzheimer’s which progressed over time. She was cared for in her home by her...

Mar 12, 2022

WINCHENDON – Derik A. Merritt, 40, of Winchendon died unexpectedly Saturday evening, March 12, 2022.

He was born in Greenfield, MA on February 3, 1982, son on Joseph Merritt of Athol and the late Brenda (Webster) Barnes and lived in Baldwinville for 17 years until moving to Winchendon five years ago.

Derik was a 2000...

Mar 9, 2022

Jacquelyn (Gosselin) Flynn of Winchendon Passed away peacefully, Wednesday, March 9th at Heywood Hospital in Gardner. Born on March 21, 1932 she was the daughter of the late Henry and Alvina (Witalisz) Gosselin. She was predeceased by her Husband of thirty years Edward Flynn and her sister Carole Hopper.

She leaves behind her daughters Karen Mattus and...

Mar 3, 2022

Gregory L. Cardinal, 82, died peacefully on March 3, 2022, under Hospice care at Renaissance Manor on Cabot St., Holyoke, MA.  He was born on Aug. 7, 1939, in Manchester, NH, and was promptly adopted by the late Raymond and Helen (Kleczka) Cardinal.  There he attended parochial schools and then Tilton Academy.  He joined the U.S. Army Reserve Force,...

Mar 1, 2022

GARDNER – James F. Hill, 91, of Gardner, died peacefully Tuesday, March 1, 2022 at his residence, with his family at his side.

He was born in Gardner on November 19, 1930, son of the late Charles and Ida (Chapalonis) Hill and was a lifelong resident of Gardner.

Jim proudly served his country as a...

Feb 28, 2022

WINCHENDON – James H. Day, 46, of Winchendon, died peacefully Monday afternoon, February 28, 2022 in UMASS Medical Center, University Campus, Worcester.

He was born in Worcester on February 19, 1976, son of the late Henry W. and Janice (Alzapiedi) Day and had lived in Winchendon for the last year and a half, after moving from Worcester....

Feb 26, 2022

WINCHENDON - Urvin Peter Laperriere, 75, of Winchendon died Saturday, February 26, 2022 at Heywood Hospital.

He was born in Winchendon, on May 9, 1946, son of the late Philip Laperriere and Claire (Robichaud) Laperriere. He was a lifelong resident of Winchendon and loved by many.

He graduated from Murdock High School with the Class...

Feb 23, 2022

ASHBURNHAM – Isabell (Beaton) Allen, 90, of Ashburnham and formerly of Quincy and Braintree, died peacefully Wednesday morning, February 23, 2022 in Pope Nursing Home, Weymouth, with her family at her side.

She was born in Boston on May 28,1931 daughter of the late Roland and Annie Jane Beaton.

She graduated from Roxbury Memorial High School...

Feb 19, 2022

WINCHENDON – Charles A. Beers, 91, of Winchendon died unexpectedly at home Saturday morning, February 19, 2022.

He was born in Ayer, MA on January 24, 1931, son of the late Charles and Laura (Downing) Beers and was a graduate of Spaulding Memorial High School in Townsend, MA.  He had been a resident of Townsend for many...

Feb 18, 2022

WINCHENDON – Robert A. Lemmer, 86, of Winchendon, died peacefully Friday morning, February 18, 2022 at the home of his daughter, with his family at his side.

He was born in Boston on April 11, 1935, son of the late Clarence and Rachel (Lord) Lemmer and spent his early years in the Boston area.  Bob grew up...