Obituaries

Nov 2, 2021

WINCHENDON – Craig M. Kellogg, 64, of Winchendon, died Tuesday. November 2, 2021.

He was born in Concord, MA on August 3, 1957, son of Margaret M. (Forrester) Kellogg of Hillsboro, Oregon and the late Christopher Charles Kellogg.  Craig grew up in Acton and lived in Westford, MA for several years before moving to Winchendon, where he...

Oct 30, 2021

GARDNER – Harold Douglas Fejerang 77, of 61 Lake Street, died peacefully Saturday morning, October 30th, in UMASS Medical Center, Worcester, University Campus, Worcester.

He was born in Asan, Guam on February 19, 1944, son of the late Hermenigildo and Chrispina Fejerang and lived his early years in Guam before his family moved to San Diego, where...

Oct 26, 2021

WINCHENDON – Clifford W. Wells, 59, of 22 Maynard Street, died unexpectedly Tuesday, October 26, 2021 in Heywood Hospital, Gardner.

He was born in Peterborough, NH on October 2, 1962, son of Charles E. Wells Jr of Winchendon and the late Marietta (Knight) Wells.  Cliff grew up in Fitchburg and had lived in Winchendon for several years....

Oct 21, 2021

WINCHENDON – Richard A. Gordon, 77, of Winchendon, died Thursday evening, October 21, 2021 in Heywood Hospital, Gardner.

He was born in Winchendon on November 20, 1943, son of the late Joseph C. and Emeline R. (Gauthier) Gordon and was a 1962 graduate of Murdock High School.  After a career of 20 years as a salesman for...

Oct 17, 2021

GARDNER – Michael E. Nicholas, 69, of Gardner, died peacefully Sunday evening, October 17, 2021 in Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston.

He was born in Gardner on January 27, 1952, son of the late Bryan O. and Helen S. (Zielinski) Nicholas Jr. and was a resident of Gardner for most of his life.

A woodworker,...

Oct 15, 2021

GARDNER - Mabel M. (Bartone) Zuppa, 68, of 125 Connors Street, died peacefully Friday, October 15, 2021 in Heywood Hospital, Gardner with her family at her side.

She was born in Boston on February 17, 1953, daughter of the late Michael and Mabel (Rank) Bartone and moved to Gardner in 1981.

Mabel had worked for...

Oct 13, 2021

WINCHENDON – Marcia E. (Smith) Mattos, 77, formerly of 85 Woodlawn Street, died peacefully Wednesday evening, October 13, 2021 in Gardner Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, with her family at her side.

She was born in Fitchburg on December 9, 1943, daughter of the late Marcus Smith and Violet (Yelle) Smith Rolf and attended Fitchburg High School.  She...

Oct 4, 2021

FITCHBURG – Lisa I. (Gravelle) Alward, 55, of 456 Princeton Road, died Monday, October 4, 2021 in St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center, Boston.

She was born in Winchendon on February 1, 1966, daughter of Ann Dunton of Ashburnham and the late Harold Gravelle.  Lisa was a graduate of Oakmont Regional High School.  She had been a resident of...

Oct 3, 2021

WINCHENDON – David A. Beers, 85, of Winchendon, died peacefully Sunday evening, October 3, 2021 in Alliance Health at Baldwinville.

He was born in Fitchburg on April 14, 1936, son of the late Charles A. and Laura E. (Downing) Beers and lived in Rindge, NH before moving to Winchendon.

David had worked as a material...

Sep 30, 2021

WINCHENDON - It is with great sadness that the family of John A. Mizhir announces his death on September 30, 2021 at the age of 79 years.

He was born to George and Adele Nassif Mizhir in Winchendon where he grew up and lived most of his life.

John leaves his wife of 55 years,...

Sep 29, 2021

EAST BRIDGEWATER – Maurice M. Fournier, 79, of East Bridgewater, died peacefully Wednesday, September 29, 2021, surrounded by his loving family.

He was born in Peterborough, NH on May 10, 1942, son of the late Richard and Adouilda (Bibeau) Fournier and grew up in Winchendon, where he graduated from Murdock High School.  His beloved wife of 56...

Sep 28, 2021

WINCHENDON – Ivan G. “Skip” Wood, 78, of 334 Front Street, died peacefully Tuesday evening, September 28th in Wachusett Manor Nursing Home, Gardner.

He was born in Lancaster, NH on June 16, 1943, son of the late Ivan C. and Winonah (Balch) Wood and lived in Winchendon for most of his life.  Skip was a 1963 graduate...

Sep 28, 2021

POWAY, CA - Funeral services will be held Saturday, November 20, 2021 for Brian K. Deline, 63, of POWAY, California, formerly of Winchendon, who died September 28, 2021.  Funeral services will be streamed and may be viewed at https://webcasts.lifetributes.com/1176433

A calling hour will be held from 10 to 11 A.M. followed by a funeral service at 11...

Sep 28, 2021

LEOMINSTER – Rosemarie J. (Blair) McGrath, 87, passed peacefully on Tuesday, September 28, 2021 at Clinton Health-Alliance Hospital after a brief illness.

She was born in Swanzey, New Hampshire on July 27, 1934, the daughter of Walter E. and Lillian P. (Lamoureux) Blair.

Her husband, Norman J. McGrath died in 1986. She leaves her sons, Peter...

Sep 27, 2021

WINCHENDON - Richard N. LaBrie, 63, of Winchendon passed away at home Monday, September 27 2021, surrounded by his family, after a long battle with cancer.

He was born in Vicenza, Italy on January 3, 1958, son of the late Francis R. and Saveria (Vesciglia) LaBrie of Ayer.

At the age of 3 months Rick...

Sep 21, 2021

ATHOL – Raymond B. Anderson, 86, of Athol, died Tuesday, September 21, 2021 in Backus Hospital, Norwich, CT.

He was born in Wilton, NH on September 13, 1935, son of the late Raymond B. and Irene (Perrault) Anderson and had lived in Athol for four years.  Ray had previously lived in Connecticut, South Carolina, North Carolina and...

Sep 20, 2021

GARDNER – Danielle A. Deniso, 30, of 85 Ridgewood Lane, died Monday, September 20, 2021.

She was born in Boston on December 7, 1990, daughter of Judith (Brown) Deniso of Winchendon and the late Daniel Deniso.

Danielle had a very big heart and enjoyed helping people.  She loved animals and enjoyed nature and outdoor activities,...

Sep 20, 2021

WINCHENDON – Ann M. Finn, 73, of 51 Hyde Park Drive, died peacefully Monday morning, September 20, 2021 in UMASS Medical Center, University Campus, Worcester with her loving family at her side.

She was born in Winchendon on February 12, 1948, daughter of the late Daniel and Frances (Whitney) Finn and was a lifelong resident of Winchendon. ...

Sep 20, 2021

WINCHENDON – Kathy A. (Hackett) Blouin, 63, of 465 Central Street, died peacefully Monday afternoon, September 20, 2021 in Boston Medical Center, with her husband at her side.

She was born in Gardner on August 23, 1958, daughter of the late Harold and Shirley (Erickson) Hackett Jr. and was a 1976 graduate of Murdock High School.  Kathy...

Sep 19, 2021

WINCHENDON – Kathleen R. (Dunham) Girard, 71, of 433 Brown Street, died peacefully in her residence Sunday evening, September 19, 2021, with her family at her side.

She was born in Winchendon on December 20, 1949, daughter of the late Albert and Virginia (Daniel) Dunham and was a 1967 graduate of Murdock High School.

Kathy...