Obituaries

Oct 23, 2020

ASHBURNHAM – James A. O’Brien, 65, aka “Grumpy”, of 120 Central Street, died peacefully Friday, October 23, 2020 in Lahey Clinic Hospital, Burlington.

He was born in Winchendon on May 29, 1955, son of Lorraine M. (Boucher) O’Brien of Otter River and the late William A. O’Brien, Jr.  He grew up in Baldwinville and graduated from Narragansett...

Oct 21, 2020

WINCHENDON – Ivan R. Hackett, 65, of 20 Phyllis Road, died peacefully Wednesday morning, October 21, 2020 at his residence, with his family at his side.

He was born in Randolph, Vermont, son of the late Lewis and Irene (Lacount) Hackett, grew up in Winchendon, where he lived for most of his life.  Ivan was a graduate...

Oct 14, 2020

WINCHENDON – Rita A. (LeClerc) St. Pierre, 88, of 90 Ipswich Drive, died peacefully Wednesday afternoon, October 14, 2020 in Gardner Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Winchendon with her family at her side.

She was born in East Templeton on September 25, 1932, daughter of the late Albert J. and Blanche A. (Lemire) LeClerc and had lived in...

Oct 14, 2020

WINCHENDON - Alan Ehnstrom, 85, of Winchendon passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, October14, 2020 in Heywood Hospital, Gardner.  He leaves his wife Maureen of 39 years; son Gary and his wife Nancy, daughter Lisa, late son David, step-son Michael and wife Lisa, step-daughter Zoey and husband Chris, daughter-in-law Gina; 9 grandchildren Gene, Jessica, Erika, Aliana, Drew, Nicholas, Lucas, Madison and...

Oct 13, 2020

WINCHENDON – Carmen M. (Labier) Menard, 90, formerly of 122 Ipswich Drive, died peacefully Tuesday, October 13, 2020 in St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center, Boston.

She was born in Winchendon on May 3, 1930, daughter of the late Ernest and Stella (Rainville) Labier and was a lifelong resident of Winchendon.

Carmen was a graduate of Brom’s...

Oct 12, 2020

GARDNER – Stephen Edwin Hill, 63, of 81 Stuart Street, died peacefully Monday afternoon, October 12, 2020 in UMASS Memorial Hospital, University Campus, Worcester, with his family at his side.

He was born in Gardner on September 19, 1957, son of the late Rodney E. and Nancy A. (Cormier) Hill and grew up in Templeton, graduating with...

Oct 9, 2020

WINCHENDON – Alan J. Gauthier, 73, of 92B Ipswich Drive, died peacefully Friday, October 9, 2020 in Baystate Medical Center, Springfield.

Born in Winchendon on March 24, 1947, he was the son of the late Alfred and Grace (Patch) Gauthier and was a graduate of Murdock High School.  Alan proudly served his country as a member of...

Oct 3, 2020

ASHBURNHAM – Jerry L. Gravelle, 57, of 65 Platts Road, died at home Saturday, October 3, 2020.

He was born in Winchendon on April 6, 1963, son of Ann Dunton of Ashburnham and the late Harold Gravelle Sr.  A resident of Ashburnham for most of his life, Jerry attended Ashburnham schools.

Jerry worked as a...

Oct 1, 2020

WINCHENDON – Bonnie L. (Todd) Grant, 62, of 29 Hyde Street, died Thursday morning, October 1, 2020 in Heywood Hospital, Gardner, after a short illness.

She was born in Fitchburg, MA on February 9, 1958, daughter of the late William and Ellen Marie (Ide) Todd and was a 1976 graduate of Fitchburg High School.  She had lived...

Sep 26, 2020

FITCHBURG – Frank G. Avery, 79, of 29 Merriam Parkway, died Saturday, September 26, 2020 in UMASS Medical Center, University Campus, Worcester.

He was born in Boston on October 4, 1940, son of the late Frank G. and Elizabeth (Conroy) Avery and grew up in Connecticut, graduating from Windham High School.  Frank proudly served his country as...

Sep 25, 2020

FITCHBURG - Wendell S. Collins, Sr., born November 17, 1926, passed away peacefully in his home on Friday, September 25, in Fitchburg MA.  Wendell was predeceased by his wife of 71 years, Jean H. Canedy, in 2018, where they lived in the Fitchburg area for more than 70 years.

Wendell was born in Springfield MA to parents...

Sep 23, 2020

OCALA, FL – David J. Dorman, 71, of Ocala, FL and formerly of Essex, died September 23, 2020 in Advent Health.

He was born in Ipswich, MA on April 16, 1949, son of the late Ernest and Ellen (Marsh) Dorman.  Dave grew up in Essex and was a graduate of Gloucester High School.  A resident of Essex...

Sep 22, 2020

ASHBURNHAM – David A. Varone, 72, died unexpectedly Tuesday morning, September 22, 2020 in Heywood Hospital, Gardner. He was born in Ayer, MA on June 16, 1948, son of the late Reginald J.(Manchaug, MA) and Thelma (McPhee) Varone (New Waterford, Nova Scotia, Canada). He was a graduate of Bromfield High School in Harvard, MA.  He later graduated from Emerson...

Sep 22, 2020

WINCHENDON – George N. Vaillancourt, 82, of Winchendon, died peacefully Tuesday evening, September 22, 2020 at his residence, with his family at his side.

He was born in Manchester, NH on March 24, 1938, son of the late Joseph Servulle and Marie (Valade) Vaillancourt and was a resident of Winchendon for most of his life.

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Sep 18, 2020

GARDNER - G. Albert Anderson, 91, recently of 547 Central Street, Winchendon, died Friday evening, September 18, 2020 in Heywood Hospital, Gardner, with his family at his side.

He was born at home in Gardner, Massachusetts on September 1, 1929, to the late George Y. and Elsa L. (Garell) Anderson. Al attended Gardner schools and went on...

Sep 17, 2020

ATHOL – Gerald J. LeBlanc, 82, of Athol, formerly of Winchendon, died Thursday, September 17, 2020 in Heywood Hospital, Gardner.

He was born in New Brunswick, Canada on February 9, 1938, son of the late Alderic and Delia (Legere) LeBlanc and came to this country at the age of 12 and was educated in Leominster.  Jerry lived...

Sep 14, 2020

WINCHENDON – George D. Cordray, Jr, 69, of 505 Mellen Road, died peacefully at his residence Monday morning, September 14, 2020 with his wife at his side.

He was born in Newport News, VA on November 26, 1950, son of the late George D. and Joan (Fischer) Cordray and moved to Colorado at the age of 13. ...

Sep 8, 2020

GARDNER – Jason T. “Jay” Mustakangas, 34, of 235 Pine Street, died Tuesday morning, September 8, 2020 in Heywood Hospital, Gardner.

He was born in San Diego, CA on December 12, 1985, son of Mary (Amadon) Mustakangas of Gardner and the late Randy L. Mustakangas and had resided in Gardner for many years.

Jay earned...

Aug 25, 2020

GARDNER - Leo Alfred Paul, aged 95, of Gardner, formerly of Winchendon, died August 25, 2020 due to complications from a stroke.

Mr. Paul was born in Lancaster, Massachusetts on April 9, 1925 to Alfred and Mary Anna (Draleau) Paul. He was the second of 15 children and was the oldest son.

On Valentine's Day...

Aug 25, 2020

GARDNER – Deborah A. Hall, 61, of 116 Church Street, died Tuesday, August 25, 2020.

She was born in Bronx, NY on April 28, 1959, daughter of the late Horrace and Geraldine (Sullivan) Hall and had lived in St. Petersburg, FL for 25 years until moving to Gardner three years ago.

Debbie had worked 20...