Obituaries

Nov 25, 2020

WINCHENDON – Bruce R. Whitaker, 76, of 138 Summer Street, died peacefully Wednesday afternoon, November 25, 2020 in UMASS Memorial Medical Center, Worcester, with his family at his side.

He was born in Gardner on July 25, 1944, son of the late Earl R. and Dorothy (Robinson) Whitaker and had been a resident of Winchendon for many...

Nov 24, 2020

WINCHENDON – Jacques A. Bouchard, 71, formerly of 105 Ipswich Drive, died Tuesday, November 24, 2020 in Heywood Hospital, Gardner.

He was born in New Brunswick, Canada on April 20, 1949, son of Ronald Bouchard of Baldwinville and the late Alvine (Martin) Bouchard and graduated from Gardner High School.  Following graduation, he proudly served his country as...

Nov 23, 2020

WINCHENDON – Felix Christian Perez Rosario, 37, of 36 Glenallen Street, died unexpectedly Monday morning, November 23, 2020 at home.

He was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico on December 31st, 1982 and had lived in Winchendon since July after living in Leominster and at Ponce, Puerto Rico for several years.

Felix earned his Bachelor’s...

Nov 21, 2020

WINCHENDON – Endla (Luhtjarv) Roark, 70, of 40 Harvard Street, died Saturday afternoon, November 21, 2020 in her home, with her family at her side.

She was born in West Germany on September 16, 1950, daughter of the late Endel Luhtjarv and Erna Luhtjarv.  She grew up in Winchendon and graduated from Murdock High School in 1968....

Nov 19, 2020

TEMPLETON – Loren Russell Taintor, Jr., 84, of 22 So. Main Street, East Templeton, died peacefully at home Thursday morning, November 19, 2020 after a brief battle with cancer.

Russ was born in Phillipston on January 26, 1936 to Mary (Conley) and L. Russell Taintor Sr.  He attended school in Phillipston and graduated from Athol High School...

Nov 15, 2020

PHILLIPSTON – Donald R. Wilson, 85, of 270 Barre Road, died peacefully in his residence Sunday morning, November 15, 2020, after a long illness.

He was born in Englewood, NJ on March 28, 1935, son of the late William H. and Caroline D. (Ebbighausen) Wilson and was a graduate of Tenafly, NJ High School.  He later attended...

Nov 15, 2020

RINDGE, NH – Pamela M. (Mailloux) Knight, 71, of 56 West Main Street, died peacefully Sunday afternoon, November 15, 2020 at her residence, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born in Fitchburg, MA on July 29, 1949, daughter of the late Henry and Birdie (Platte) Mailloux and grew up in Ashby, MA.  Pam was a graduate...

Nov 14, 2020

WINCHENDON – Lynne J. (Linden) Rice, 80, formerly of Winchendon, passed away peacefully Saturday morning, November 14, 2020 at Heywood Hospital, Gardner.

"Your wings were ready ... our hearts were not."

She was born in Gardner on September 26, 1940, daughter of the late Toivo and Elsa (Blom) Linden and was a graduate of Gardner...

Nov 8, 2020

FITCHBURG – James C. Godfrey, 69, of Fitchburg, died Sunday morning, November 8, 2020 at Rockville General Hospital in Vernon, CT.

He was born in Gardner on April, 5, 1951, son of the late Campbell and Emily “Pat” (Hartshorn) Godfrey, and was a 1969 graduate of Gardner High School, where he was a star member of the...

Nov 7, 2020

WINCHENDON – James C. Yelle, Jr., 60, of 81 Elmwood Road, died unexpectedly at home, Saturday, November 7, 2020.

He was born in Winchendon on April 12, 1960, son of the late James C. and Louise Mae (Pike) Yelle and lived in Winchendon for most of his life.

Jim worked as a carpenter and handyman...

Nov 7, 2020

WINCHENDON – Ronald H. Schofield, 86, of 75 Hyde Park Drive, died peacefully Saturday afternoon, November 7, 2020 in Gardner Rehabilitation and Nursing Center.

He was born in Templeton on August 10, 1934, son of the late Myrtle Schofield and was a 1952 graduate of Murdock High School.  He was a lifelong resident of Winchendon.

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Nov 7, 2020

Elisabeth K LaVorgna 89, died peacefully on Saturday morning, November 7, 2020.

Elisabeth (Beth) was born in Landshut Germany on February 11, 1931.  She was the daughter of the late Mathias and Karolina Harlander. In 1961 she moved to the United States with her husband, Sergeant Daniel A. LaVorgna, who died January 7, 2015. They made their...

Nov 5, 2020

WINCHENDON – Marjorie H. (Faley) Bouchard, 92, of 16 Ready Drive, died peacefully Thursday, November 5, 2020 in Blueberry Hill Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, Beverly.

She was born in Leominster on December 10, 1927, daughter of the late Nelson and Elizabeth (Maillet) Faley and was a graduate of Leominster High School.  She was a resident of Leominster...

Nov 3, 2020

WINCHENDON – Marilyn (Brow) Gauthier, 92, of 128 Ipswich Drive, died peacefully Tuesday, November 3, 2020 at her residence with her family at her side.

A lifelong resident of Winchendon, she was born on November 25, 1927, daughter of the late Leon and Grace (Bartlett) Brow and was a graduate of Murdock High School.

Marilyn...

Nov 3, 2020

WINCHENDON – Ernest J. Coderre, 82, of 29 Joslin Road, died Tuesday afternoon, November 3, 2020 in Heywood Hospital, Gardner.

He was born in Winchendon on November 10, 1937, son of the late Ernest P. and Florence (St. Pierre) Coderre and was a lifelong Winchendon resident.

Ernie had served as a member of the United...

Nov 2, 2020

TEMPLETON – Betty-Anne (Lovewell) Lambert, 82. of 2 Williams Street, Baldwinville, died peacefully Monday evening, November 2, 2020 at her residence, with her family at her side.

She was born in Gardner on March 2, 1938, daughter of the late Herman and Gladys (Johnson) Lovewell and was a graduate of Gardner High School.  Betty-Anne had lived in...

Nov 1, 2020

WINCHENDON – A. Roger Duchesne, 87, formerly of 99 Ipswich Drive, died peacefully Sunday morning, November 1, 2020 in Wachusett Manor Nursing Home, Gardner.

He was born in Salem, MA on September 1, 1933, son of the late Joseph R. and Antoinette (Laliberte) Duchesne.  Roger lived in Salem for many years until moving to Winchendon in 2004. ...

Nov 1, 2020

WINCHENDON – David A. Zibkowski, 77, of 7 Brown Avenue, died peacefully Sunday morning, November 1, 2020 at his residence, with his longtime companion at his side.

He was born in Gardner on May 16, 1943, son of the late Edward and Martha (Reinikainen) Zibkowski and was a 1962 graduate of Gardner High School.  He had lived...

Oct 25, 2020

JAFFREY, NH – Eleanor Marie Breen, 85, of Jaffrey, died peacefully Sunday morning, October 25, 2020, after a brief illness.

She was born on March 11, 1935 in Troy, NH and graduated from Troy High School as well as being a lifelong resident.

Eleanor married Joseph Leonard Breen and had eight children.  She was a...

Oct 24, 2020

WINCHENDON – Ruth A. (Anderson) LaFreniere, 77, of Winchendon died Saturday morning, October 24, 2020 in Alliance Health at Baldwinville.

She was born in Fitzwilliam, NH on June 4, 1943, daughter of the late Henry A. and Annie S. (Russell) Anderson and had lived in Winchendon since 1963.  Ruth was a 1961 graduate of Murdock High School....